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On the eve of the Opening Ceremony, the banks of the Seine are decked out with bleachers and TV screens, a modern twist on the river that has always played such an important role in Paris. NBC News' Keir Simmons reports. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, starting with the Opening Ceremony July 26 at 12 p.m. ET.

River Seine plays vital role in the life of Paris

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The significance of the Paris Olympics mascot

Trinity Rodman showcased her skills at the 2024 Paris Olympics as she scored the U.S. women's national team's first goal in the tournament against Zambia. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, starting with the Opening Ceremony July 26 at 12 p.m. ET.

Rodman scores USA's first goal at Paris Olympics with flair

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Victor Noir was killed by a Bonaparte. These days, he’s more famous for something else.

There’s the Rub: How One Murder Victim’s Risqué Grave Became a French Fertility Icon

If you’re wondering what it’s like inside the Olympic Village at the 2024 Paris Olympics, athletes from around the world have you covered. Olympians representing the U.S., Australia, the Philippines and other countries are using social media to give fans a glance at the complex they will call home during the Summer Games in July and August.

Olympians open their doors to give fans a peek into the Olympic Village

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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

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Los Angeles, CA

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See how much the massive Beverly Hills estate is being sold for below!

PHOTOS: California Billionaire Selling 'Stonehenge' Mansion For A Fortune

In the hallways of high school, fate brought together Charlotte Samco and Johnny Crawford. Their story began as high school sweethearts, and the pages of their journey unfolded during those formative years. 2 / 10. Johnny Crawford. Navigating Fame's Divergence:. Johnny Crawford and Charlotte Samco took separate paths after graduation...

'The Rifleman': Meet Johnny Crawford's Wife Charlotte Today

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King Arthur’s magical sword in the stone may be the stuff of legend (and many a film and TV adaptation), but France has had its own real-life Excalibur for centuries.The Durandal sword has earned its own mythological credentials having been embedded high up in a rock in the south-central village of Rocamadour for some 1,300 years.And yet, on Saturday, 22 June, the sword suddenly vanished from its rocky bed, and no one can work out how the thief took it.Durandal was the legendary sword of Roland, a renowned warrior and the protagonist of the 11th century epic poem La Chanson...

‘Excalibur’ sword suddenly vanishes after 1,300 years wedged in stone

Pasadena, CA

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A glimpse into the Meiselas's spectacular California wedding.

Pasadena Co-Owner Ben Meiselas Gets Married

French train lines were hit by "malicious acts," according to government officials. The incidents occurred hours before the 2024 Olympic opening ceremony, affecting several high-speed lines linking Paris to the rest of France and neighboring countries.

Passengers seen at Gard du Nord train station in Paris after 'acts of sabotage'

Paris Olympics surfing competition set to start 10,000 miles away

Vivian Jenna Wilson, the transgender daughter of Elon Musk, said Thursday in her first interview that he was an absent father who was cruel to her as a child for being queer and feminine. Wilson, 20, in an exclusive interview with NBC News, responded to comments Musk made Monday about...

Elon Musk's transgender daughter, in first interview, says he berated her for being queer as a child

Virginia City, NV

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Johnny Depp won’t reveal if his 1800s estate in England is haunted – but he admits being scared out of his wits by ghosts at a creepy old Nevada mansion. RadarOnline.com can reveal the 61-year-old actor’s hair-raising moment came during a stay in the famed Mackay Mansion in the Old West mining boomtown of Virginia City, where locals insisted the joint was haunted — and one night, he awoke to see two ghosts!A source explained: “Johnny says he was sound asleep when something woke him.“He wasn’t sure if he heard a voice or a sound … but standing at the...

Johnny Depp Petrified by Pair of Girl Ghosts at Mansion – Star Woken Twice by the Pretty Poltergeists

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A fight between passengers marred the final night of a Carnival Cruise Line sailing on June 6th. The incident, which unfolded in the Lido Deck dining room onboard the Carnival Paradise, involved a group of women and resulted in thrown chairs and plates.

Cruise Ship Fight Near Buffet Captured on Camera, Passengers Banned for Life

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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.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Richard Simmons was laid to rest in Los Angeles by his family and In Touch has the first photos of his gravesite surrounded by flowers. As In Touch previously reported, the fitness guru died at his home at the age of 76 on July 13. Sources told TMZ that Richard had fallen in his bathroom...

Richard Simmons’ Gravesite Photo Revealed as Investigation Into His Death Continues

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What are Phyrges? Everything to know about the Paris 2024 mascot

The mascot of the Paris Olympic Games may not seem all that mighty to those outside the host country, but that little red hat, known as...

What are Phyrges? Everything to know about the Paris 2024 mascot

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