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 Tennis star Coco Gauff will join LeBron James as a flag bearer for the US Olympic team at Friday's opening ceremony. Gauff, the reigning US Open champion, is set to make her Olympic debut and will be the first tennis athlete to carry the US flag. She and James were chosen by Team USA athletes. ___AP Olympics: https://apnews.com/hub/2024-paris-olympic-games

Coco Gauff to be female flag bearer for US team at Olympic opening ceremony, joining LeBron James

Anticipation is hotting up ahead of Paris 2024, with tennis among the first events to get underway. Olympic action at Roland Garros begins on Saturday, with the women’s singles and doubles among the first competitions to take to court. Ahead of what looks set to be a fascinating competition,...

Iga Swiatek storms to gold as Coco Gauff stars – our Olympic women’s tennis predictions

Rennae Stubbs and Sam Querrey analyze both the men's and women's Team USA Paris 2024 Olympic tennis rosters, evaluating each team's chances of winning gold.

Breaking down Team USA Olympic tennis rosters

Iga Swiatek’s quest for an Olympic Games medal has been dealt a potential blow after prospective mixed doubles partner Hubert Hurkacz confirmed his Paris 2024 withdrawal. ATP world No 7 Hurkacz was a doubt for Paris 2024 after suffering a knee injury at Wimbledon earlier this month. The Polish...

Iga Swiatek dealt potential Olympic blow after Hubert Hurkacz announcement

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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The Paris Olympics kick off this week. NPR's Becky Sullivan and Brian Mann preview the U.S. athletes and sports to watch, and share why this year's opening ceremony will be different than ever before.

The Paris Olympics have almost arrived. Here's what to watch for

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After hitting the jackpot in the cruise ship's casino, one man was shocked by the prize he won. A recent TikTok video has gotten a lot of attention, showcasing a couple's unexpected windfall during a cruise vacation.

Cruise Passenger Wins Jackpot on Cruise and Gets $50k Cabin Upgrade

Market researchers find that shoppers are buying more generic food brands to counter inflation, while selectively purchasing high-end food items instead of spending money eating out.

How the high cost of groceries is changing what American shoppers put in their carts

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

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The multi-agency team of rescuers searching for an Ohio man lost in the Red River Gorge for two weeks made national news when they found him.

Ohio man lost for two weeks in Red River Gorge asked for hug when found

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Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

Tourists at Yellowstone National Park were shocked when a hydrothermal eruption happened right before their eyes. The explosion pushed hot water and rocks about 200 feet into the air.

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Marketa Vondrousova has withdrawn from the Olympics due to an arm injury. She was the runner-up at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and won the Silver Medal. Vondrousova was the 12th seed at the Olympics this year and would have fancied her chances to go deep after a good European clay season, making the quarterfinals of the French Open and semifinals in Stuttgart. She was also due to play the doubles with Karolina Muchova. Katerina Siniakova will replace Vondrousova in Singles and Linda Noskova will replace her in doubles for team Czechia.

Marketa Vondrousova Withdraws From Olympics

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The Coast Guard said the two boaters were uninjured and their boat salvaged. They said the whale appeared to be uninjured.

A breaching whale capsized a boat, tossing 2 people overboard off New Hampshire coast

Do you use a spreadsheet to pack for travel? Maybe you should.

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NPR's Michel Martin asks South Carolina representative James Clyburn where the Harris campaign goes from here.

South Carolina representative James Clyburn on what's next for Harris' campaign

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Delta Air Lines is facing a federal investigation as it struggles to recover from a global software meltdown. The Atlanta-based carrier canceled hundreds of flights Tuesday for the fifth day in a row.

Delta is still cancelling hundreds of flights daily

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Now that Jonathan Jackson is returning to his role as Lucky Spencer on General Hospital, some Virginia fans wonder if Anthony Geary will return as Lucky's dad, Luke Spencer. Even though the actor left the soap in 2015 and has been declared dead, and his ashes have spread, some of his followers still hold out hope. Soap Opera Spy ran an article saying Geary would return in 2023, but this was incorrect.

General Hospital alum Anthony Geary reunites with Kelly Monaco but is not returning to Port Charles

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The 2024 Paris Olympics will begin on July 26 and run through August 11. Watching a certain sport might get a bit weird, however. Depending on which nation you live in, your local broadcaster might be showing a delayed event. This is certainly going to happen with all the tennis action in the United States and how NBC covers the sport.

How to watch and stream all the tennis at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Coco Gauff the 23-year-old tennis player seemed floored today when she learned she'll be the first tennis player to have the honor of being flag bearer for the American team at the Paris Olympics.

Tennis player Coco Gauff is named as USA flag bearer for Olympics

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