Columbus, OH

In a sweltering Paris, Diaba Konate waves emphatically with a beaming smile as she walks towards our meeting spot near the Louvre. She's wearing a number 23 jersey. Of course she is - basketball is her passion. The 23-year-old point guard has recently returned to her home city after almost...

'My heart is broken by France's Olympic hijab ban'

France turned on the style to overwhelm Argentina - their recent antagonists - as the hosts reached the semi-finals of Olympics men's sevens in front of an euphoric Parisian crowd. London-born wing Aaron Grandidier scored two scintillating tries in a 26-14 victory for Les Bleus and led the jubilant celebrations...

Ferocious France beat Argentina in Olympics grudge match

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VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France (AP) — Canada was tested, then held on to get its first Olympic win in 24 years. RJ Barrett scored 23 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 21 and Canada survived a big effort from Giannis Antetokounmpo to beat Greece 86-79 in the Paris Olympics opener for both teams in Group A play on Saturday night. Antetokounmpo led all scorers with 34 points for Greece. Dillon Brooks scored 14 for Canada. Even though Antetokounmpo had the big night, Barrett lauded the waves of defenders Canada threw his way.

Canada tops Giannis and Greece on Day 1. Wemby and France also win, as do Germany and Australia

VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France -- Spain’s Rudy Fernandez has become the first male basketball player to compete in six Olympics. The 39-year-old Fernandez achieved the milestone Saturday when he checked in at the 5:18 mark of the first quarter during Spain’s matchup with Australia to open the Paris Olympic tournament.

Paris milestone: Spain's Rudy Fernandez becomes 1st basketball player to appear in 6 Olympics

VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France -- This was Victor Wembanyama's opening ceremony. No Eiffel Tower, no Celine Dion, no Zinedine Zidane, no Rafael Nadal, no Serena Williams and no floating cauldron required. Just a 7-foot-4 kid with the eyes of the basketball world on him for his Olympic debut. And he didn't...

Wemby's Olympic debut: 19 points as France eases past Brazil at Paris Games

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

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

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

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

Up to 115 jobs are at risk under plans to close a McCain Foods factory in Lincolnshire. The manufacturer said it had launched a consultation into the future of the plant near Grantham. McCain is proposing to end production of a brand of microwave chips called Fries To Go, which...

Chips factory closure plan puts 115 jobs at risk

The remains of a teacher and four soldiers were found in an operation in Khan Younis on Wednesday.

Israeli military recovers five hostages' bodies in Gaza

A husband, wife and their daughter who performed together in American gospel group The Nelons have been killed in a plane crash along with four other people. Jason and Kelly Nelon Clark died alongside Amber Nelon Kistler on Friday when their aircraft came down over Wyoming on its way to a performance.

Three members of family gospel group die in plane crash

Police are investigating a "sickening, heartless assault" on a horse, which was found dead and mutilated in a field. Nottinghamshire Police said Alfie, a 16-year-old traditional tri-coloured cob, was found at a property off Owday Lane, Carlton-in-Lindrick, Worksop, at about 10:30 BST on Thursday. Alfie was last seen fit and...

Horse killed and mutilated in 'cruel' attack

The family of a diver who disappeared off the Dorset coast have said they will "miss her forever". Emily Sherwin, 20, from Poole, failed to resurface following a dive off Old Harry Rocks, near Swanage, on Tuesday at about 18:00 BST. An extensive search involving the coastguard, the RNLI, police...

Missing diver presumed dead as family reveal heartbreak

Elvis Duran and the Morning Show

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Introducing: Good Game with Sarah Spain

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.

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Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of an 82-year-old man in Doncaster. Emergency services were called to Mexborough just after 07:30 BST on Thursday, following reports a body had been found in the River Don. Ambulance crews attended and the man was pronounced dead...

Murder arrests after body found in river

The blazes are still out of control as firefighters try to save as many buildings as possible.

'Monster' fires may have destroyed half of historic Canadian town

Convicted rapist Steven van de Valde will appear at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Sunday representing the Netherlands in beach volleyball.

Convicted rapist Van de Velde to compete at Olympics on Sunday

Plans to build 92 homes in a village on the border between Leicestershire and Derbyshire have been withdrawn. An application to construct the buildings - about 80% of which were to be affordable housing - off Hepworth Road in Woodville was submitted to North West Leicestershire District Council in May last year.

Plans for 92 new homes withdrawn

North Carolina State

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North Carolina’s beloved Biscuitville has once again been recognized as one of the best regional fast food chains in the United States. In USA Today's annual 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards, Biscuitville ranked second overall and was also named the No. 1 best fast food breakfast spot in the country.

North Carolina is home to one of the best regional fast food chains in America

Two boys were reportedly attacked by a group of eight to 15 teenagers.

Boy severely injured in group attack

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Watch: Women's U19 European Championship final - Spain v Netherlands

Spain and Netherlands meet in the tournament for the second time having been paired together in Group B, along with Germany and Republic of Ireland. Defending...

Watch: Women's U19 European Championship final - Spain v Netherlands

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