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The figure skating Olympic medal ceremony was suspended following doping allegations against the Russian Olympic Committee

U.S Figure Skating team to receive gold medals in special ceremony at 2024 Olympics after ruling upheld

It was a beauty of a goal and got the U.S. going in the first half

2024 Paris Olympics: USWNT's Trinity Rodman scores after ridiculous turn inside the box vs. Zambia

Australian soccer star Sam Kerr won't be joining the Matildas at the Paris 2024 Olympics due to a knee injury. Despite her stellar performances at the World Cup and on the international stage for Australia, Kerr’s recovery from an ACL injury sustained in January has sidelined her from the Games.

Why Isn't Australian Soccer Star Sam Kerr Playing in the Olympics?

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The France national rugby sevens team won the gold on home turf on Saturday, as the team topped Fiji 28-7 to take the field.
You could tell how ecstatic the team was to take home the gold in Paris, as it’s just such a cool accomplishment to win at the Olympics with the home crowd roaring for you as you celebrate with your teammates.
The French rugby players were so happy with how Saturday’s match went that the team did a choreographed dance for the Stade de France crowd, reportedly to Will Smith’s beloved 1990s pop hit “Miami.”
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France’s rugby sevens team did a choreographed dance after winning the gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics

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The USWNT veteran made her 11th Olympic game appearance on July 25 in a win against Zambia.

Crystal Dunn Shares Fierce Team USA Photos, Is Ready to ‘Make Memories’ at Olympics

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

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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

Knoxville, TN

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Uros Plavsic will be one of 32 former Tennessee athletes representing the Vols and Lady Vols in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Uros Plavsic playing for Serbian Men’s National Team in Paris Olympics

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

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In January 1811, Charles Deslondes, a slave living on a plantation in the German Coast Region of the Louisiana Territory led a small army of slaves in an uprising. Marching in military formation toward New Orleans, the army killed at least two people and burned plantation buildings and fields. Louisiana Militia ended the rebellion, which ultimately led to the brutal deaths and treatment of participants in the uprising and the tightening of Slave Codes.

Slaves Brutally Mutilated After Uprising on Louisiana’s German Coast

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

The Argentina Football Association (AFA) has launched an official complaint to FIFA regarding incidents during their opening 2024 Olympics match. The South Americans began their tournament on Wednesday with a matchup against Morocco. Cristian Medina looked to have given Argentina a point in the game with a late game-tying goal in added time.

Argentina FA asks FIFA to give itself Olympics win, not Morocco

West Virginia State

Norfolk, VA

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

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Water polo is one of the oldest Olympic team sports, having been on the program since 1900.

Water polo at 2024 Paris Olympics: How it works, Team USA stars, what else to know

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Team USA brought home their first gold medal of the 2024 Olympics after storming to victory in the men’s 4x100 freestyle relay.The team, consisting of Jack Alexy, Chris Guiliano and Hunter Armstrong, was anchored by Caleb Dressel, who earned the eighth gold medal of his career.Following the win a tearful Dressel was pictured celebrating with his baby son, who wore ear defenders, and his wife.Despite Alexy being in second after the first leg, Guiliano put in an incredible shift, bringing the US back to the front well ahead of the competition. The quartet posted a time of 3:09.28 to win...

Team USA brings home first gold of 2024 Paris Olympics

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

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Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

The opening ceremony for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris is just hours away. That means that soon Los Angeles Lakers fans will get to see some summertime hoops involving LeBron James and Anthony Davis. James and Davis played very well during Team USA’s five exhibition games, all of which...

Team USA basketball's schedule for the 2024 Summer Olympics

Heim is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game against the White Sox. Heim caught each of the first three games of the series, so he'll get a breather for the afternoon finale. Andrew Knizner will do the catching as the Rangers try to finish off the sweep.

Rangers' Jonah Heim: Not in Texas lineup

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Djordie Mihailovic making most of 2024 Paris Olympics as Team USA eye spot in knockout stages

With a goal and an assist for the United States in a 4-1 victory over New Zealand, midfielder Djordie Mihailovic paced the attack on Saturday, but...

Djordie Mihailovic making most of 2024 Paris Olympics as Team USA eye spot in knockout stages

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