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Brittney Griner's Blunt Take On Going To Paris Despite Bad Memories In Europe

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Iraqi judoka Sajjad Sehen was provisionally suspended for testing positive for anabolic steroids, just before the Paris 2024 Olympics leaving the country without a competitor in the category

Olympian kicked out of Paris Games for doping test before Opening Ceremony

The Italian played the final of a warm-up event in Umag, Croatia, late on Saturday night, losing the match and not getting to bed until well past midnight. A few hours later, his sleep curtailed by an early alarm clock, and Musetti was on his way to the airport with his first-round match at the Olympics scheduled for late afternoon at Roland Garros.

Olympic dash all worth it for Italy's Musetti

Excitement is building ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Friday. But with a focus on the massive security operation put in place for the city and reports many Parisians are escaping the city for the duration of the Games, France 24's panels discuss what the attitude to the event has been from locals.

Paris Olympics: A moment of excitement or dread for locals?

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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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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

In the charmingly delightful world of astrology, you should know that each of the zodiac signs carries a specific set of traits. Those characteristics influence how individuals navigate the challenges they may meet in life. Some signs are known for their over-the-top boldness. These are the people who usually have such a strong willingness to face conflicts head-on.

3 Zodiac Signs That Hate Confrontation

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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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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

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The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics are officially underway, as countries from across the globe will compete for the gold in various competitions.
With the 2024 Opening Ceremony set for Friday, July 26, when will the Closing Ceremony signal the end to this year’s Olympic Games?
The Closing Ceremony, titled “Records,” will take place on Sunday, August 11 at 3 p.m. ET on NBC, when the torch will be passed off to Los Angeles for the 2028 Summer Olympic Games.
Part of NBC’s broadcast of the Closing Ceremony — it will air again at 7 p.m. ET — are hosts Jimmy Fallon and Mike Tirico, who will also be joined by Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski.
While it’s hard to think about closing the Games with so many Olympic events on the horizon, it’ll be here before you know it.

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When is the 2024 Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony?

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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

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French swimmer Léon Marchand nearly brought down Paris La Défense Arena on Sunday night with a standout gold medal-winning performance.

Léon Marchand runs away with 400 IM gold to the joy of French fans

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Severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of the Northern and Central Plains, with risks of damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes. Check below for further details, timing and much more information.

Damaging Winds, Large Hail & Isolated Tornadoes Possible; Northern/Central Plains; July 3, 2024

LCM (50 meters) Three finals and four semifinals will compete tonight on night 2 of swimming in Paris. The men’s 400 IM will kick the night off as Leon Marchand swam to a top seed in the event touching in a 4:08.30 this morning swimming with the crowd behind him in the stands. Marchand enters as the favorite as he is also the World Record holder at the event.

2024 Paris Olympics: Day 2 Finals Preview

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Team USA picked up its first gold at the Paris Olympics in the pool Saturday thanks to the men men’s 4x100m freestyle relay team, who beat out Australia by more than a second. Jack Alexy, Chris Guiliano, Hunter Armstrong and Caeleb Dressel posted a time of 3:09.28, a strong finish over the Australian quartet’s 3:10.35. Armstrong was the fastest of the quartet, finishing his leg in 46.75 seconds. For Armstrong, this was his second gold medal after a victory in the same event at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. The victory tied Dressel, 23,  on eight golds with fellow American relay swimmer Matt Biondi. For Guiliano and Alexy, this was their first medal and their first Olympic race. The four exploded with joy when Dressel came into the finish, yelling “let’s go” and “woo!” It was the 11th gold the U.S. has won in the 4x100m freestyle relay race in the past 13 Olympics it has competed in, and was the team’s third in a row. Read it at PeacockRead more at The Daily Beast.

U.S. Wins First Gold of Paris Olympics

Organisers of the Paris Olympics said Sunday they were "really sorry" for any offence caused by their daring and quirky opening ceremony but denied "any intention to show disrespect to any religious group." Some Catholic groups and French bishops have condemned what they saw as "scenes of derision and mockery...

Opening ceremony choreographer denies 'Last Supper' parody at launch of Paris Games

Italian high jumper Gianmarco Tamberi has issued a grovelling apology to his wife after losing his wedding ring during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. The 32-year-old world champion was flag-waving for Italy, as the boat carrying its athletes sailed down the River Seine, when the ring slipped off his finger.

Olympian sorry to wife for losing wedding ring in Seine

French athletes managed just 33 medals, ten of them gold, at the Tokyo Olympics and the pressure will be on to improve that tally significantly at their home Games, but will they be able to deliver?

Will French athletes meet medal expectations at home games?

US gymnastics superstar Simone Biles made her Paris Olympics debut on Sunday to huge cheers from a crowd that included A-list celebrities at the Bercy Arena, with an incredible balance-beam routine as part of the women's qualifiers. Back after a two-year pause, Biles could become the oldest women's all-around Olympic champion in 72 years and the third woman to win more than one Olympic all-around title.

US gymnastics star Simone Biles dazzles in Paris Olympics opening beam routine

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Paris Olympics: French swimmer Leon Marchand qualifies for final

French hero Leon Marchand threw down the gauntlet with a storming 400m medley swim Sunday as Mollie O'Callaghan outgunned Ariarne...

Paris Olympics: French swimmer Leon Marchand qualifies for final

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