Lucia Moris of South Sudan toppled to the ground in agony during a preliminary heat of the women's 100-meter race at the Paris Olympics on Friday. But before medics arrived, someone else rushed to her side: fellow competitor Silina Pha Aphay of Laos. Moris, in Lane 1, was keeping pace...

An Olympic sprinter fell during a race. The first person to help was her opponent

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Team USA has been struggling to dominate the Paris Olympics, with a slow start on day three. After claiming two gold medals and seven overall on Sunday, the US failed to capture any gold medals on Monday, dropping them down in the standings. Team USA captured six bronze medals and two silver medals - eight overall, but no golds.

Team USA fails to win a single gold medal on day three at Paris Olympics.

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On Tuesday, the USA women's gymnastics team, comprised of Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, Hezly Rivera, and Suni Lee secured their first gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the all-around team final. Biles and Chiles were the only members of Team USA to compete in all four events. ...

U.S. Women's Gymnast Had The Sickest Flex After Winning Olympic Gold

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 There are 27 gold medals up for grabs on day eight of the Olympics as Great Britain look to extend their record start to Paris 2024 on what could be a super Saturday.It’s the final day of rowing and Great Britain ended a hugely successful regatta by claiming a superb gold in the men’s eight and taking a creditable bronze medal in the women’s eight.The women’s 100m final is the pick of the late action where Dina Asher-Smith and Daryll Neita hoping to challenge the might of the USA’s Sha’Carri Richardson and Jamaica’s Shelly-Ann Fraser-Price.Before then, Simone Biles is...

Olympics LIVE: Louie Hinchliffe beats Noah Lyles in 100m heats as Emma Wilson goes for windsurfing gold

NANTERRE, France -- Turns out, those comparisons to Michael Phelps weren't far fetched at all when it comes to Léon Marchand. They certainly weren't a burden for the 22-year-old Frenchman. Marchand completed one of the most audacious doubles in swimming history Wednesday night, winning the 200-meter butterfly and the...

Katie Ledecky adds another gold to her collection, her 12th Olympic medal

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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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Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

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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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The U.S. swim team entered Paris confident after a strong showing in national trials. But the American team's stars struggled again on Friday night as swimmers from Australia and France dominated.

U.S. swimmers falter again on day seven of Olympics, winning a single silver medal

No, Phelps retired from competitive swimming after the 2016 Rio Olympics. So what does he do for a living? In his own words, "Nothing anymore." But he hasn't left the pool completely. Over the last eight years, he's done swimming commentary for NBC and shown up poolside at Arizona State University, whose swimming program was run by his former coach, Bob Bowman.

Is Michael Phelps competing at the Paris Olympics?

PARIS — As the Paris Olympics hit the midway point, China leads the gold medal tally by a sizable margin with thirteen first place finishes. France and Australia each have ten golds. The U.S., in fourth place, has just nine. That balance is likely to shift quickly as track...

Let's talk about China's whopping Olympic gold medal count

PARIS — Two nights after a nearly perfect men's gymnastics performance by Team USA at the Olympics, the flaws returned for the two U.S. gymnasts hoping to win a second historic medal. In the very first rotation of Wednesday's men's individual all-around final, Frederick Richard fell off the pommel...

In the Olympic men’s gymnastics individual all-around, the U.S. strikes out

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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

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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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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

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Katie Ledecky became the most decorated woman in U.S. Olympic history on Thursday after she claimed her 13th medal at the 4x200m freestyle relay race. “I try not to think about history very much. I know those names, those people I’m up with. They’re people I looked up to when I first started swimming. So it’s an honor to be named among them. I’m grateful for them inspiring me. There are so many great swimmers that have helped me get to this moment,” Ledecky said after winning gold in the women’s 1500m freestyle, according to NBC. Ledecky has won three medals at the Paris Olympics, one gold as mentioned, one bronze in the women’s 400m freestyle race and a silver in the 4x200m freestyle relay. Ledecky has won eight gold medals, her first at 15, four silvers and one bronze. Ledecky is only second to Michael Phelps in gold medals among U.S. athletes. Read it at NBC WashingtonRead more at The Daily Beast.

Katie Ledecky Becomes Most Decorated U.S. Female Athlete

NPR is in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics. For more of our coverage from the games head to our latest updates. Swimming is producing electric moments at the Paris Olympics. But the races aren’t generating world records at the pace seen at previous Olympics, leading to an awkward question: Is the pool a problem?

Is the Paris pool slow and shallow? Experts say it’s not only about depth

For nearly a century, the “Screaming Woman” mummy found in Luxor, Egypt, haunted viewers with her open-mouth facial expression. Now, new evidence by researchers in Egypt suggest more harrowing details. On Friday, Cairo University radiologist Dr. Sahar Saleem and anthropologist Samia El-Merghan reported that the woman may have...

New evidence suggests 'Screaming Woman' mummy died in pain

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Katie Ledecky embraces expectations to dominate the 1,500-meter freestyle race, but she says it isn't easy. She celebrated winning the race Wednesday.

Katie Ledecky shatters Olympic record, winning gold by an absurd margin

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The once-mighty U.S. swim team sinks in early Olympic races, winning only two golds

Well, she's done it again. In Paris today, legendary American swimmer Katie Ledecky won gold in the women's 1,500 freestyle final, setting a new Olympic record....

The once-mighty U.S. swim team sinks in early Olympic races, winning only two golds

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