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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.

(NEXSTAR) — Wednesday’s Olympic games schedule will focus on the water as athletes compete in a variety of events in different venues including the first dips into the Seine. Olympic triathletes swim in Seine River after days of concerns about water quality. The Olympic triathlons were held Wednesday...

Paris Olympics: What to watch for on Wednesday, July 31

"To finish fifth in an Olympic Games, I couldn't be prouder," said Fraser, who came ninth in the final in Tokyo. "For me it was all about having fun today. "I was really disappointed after the team final so I felt I had nothing to lose and went for everything I wanted to."

GB's Fraser and Jarman miss podium as Oka takes gold

The 27-year-old continued to raise the bar for U.S. gymnastics. Simone Biles did it again. The 27-year-old American gymnast won the gold medal in the women's all-around final Thursday at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris with 59.131 points, beating out Brazil's Rebeca Andrade (57.932 points) and United States teammate Suni Lee (56.465) for the top prize.

Simone Biles Crowned Undisputed 'GOAT' by Fans After Clinching Sixth Gold Medal

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

(NEXSTAR) – Hailey Merkt, a contestant who appeared on the 21st season of the ABC reality series “The Bachelor,” has died after a battle with leukemia, her loved ones announced Tuesday. Merkt passed away Friday at the age of 31. “It is with broken hearts we share...

Former ‘Bachelor’ contestant Hailey Merkt dead at 31 after cancer battle

(NEXSTAR) — Americans Frederick Richard and Paul Juda missed the podium today failing to medal in the men’s all-around gymnastics competition at the Paris Olympics. They were certainly the underdogs going in and ultimately placed 14th (Juda) and 15th (Richard) in the competition. Though disappointed they didn’t win, they were ecstatic to be part of the experience.

Frederick Richard and Paul Juda miss medal stand in men’s all-around

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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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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

SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Sha’Carri Richardson blazed through a no-fuss opening round in the 100 meters Friday, winning her first-ever race at the Olympics in 10.94 seconds to easily qualify for the semifinals. The American captured the first of eight first-round races on the opening day of track...

Sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson easily wins 100 meters in opening round at her first Olympics

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Lee Kiefer became the first American fencer to win three Olympic gold medals as the U.S. got its first-ever team fencing gold in women's foil at the Paris Olympics on Thursday.The team of two-time individual gold medalist Kiefer, silver medalist Lauren Scruggs, Jacqueline Dubrovich and Maia Weintraub held on for a 45-39 win over Italy in the final.Scruggs faced a late rally from Italy's Arianna Errigo, who cut an eight-point U.S. lead to three, but the 21-year-old took the next three points to close out the win and celebrated with a shout of delight.Weintraub, the U.S. team's alternate, was substituted...

U.S. wins its first gold medal in women's team foil

Yusuf Dikeç is now an internet legend. Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikeç won a silver medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team competition in the Paris Olympics on Tuesday and then went viral for his casual look during the event. The 51-year-old Dikeç wasn't dressed like many others...

Turkish Shooter Had Most Honest One-Liner After Going Viral While Winning Silver

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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?

We should have a very fun mixed doubles match for the Bronze Medal at the Paris Olympics. One of these pairs leaves Paris with a medal, the other with nothing. Who do you think will win? We share our thoughts on the match. Predicting this match are Jordan Reynolds, Shane Black, and Andreas Pelekis.

Paris Olympics Mixed Doubles Bronze Medal Prediction: Canada vs Czech Republic

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Medal table | Olympic schedule |How to watch | Olympic news. Team USA fencing scored big on Thursday, defeating Italy 45-39 across nine relay rounds to win the gold medal in team foil. The victory marked the first time that the United States has taken gold in a team fencing event.

2024 Paris Olympics: Team USA wins historic gold medal in fencing, defeating Italy in team foil

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Pocha L.A. Modern Mexicana Kitchen , a proudly Mexicana, "Angelina"-owned restaurant, has announced its imminent closure in Highland Park. The restaurant's last day for deconstructed blini-like "burritas," healthy salads, and chilaquiles will be this Sunday, August 4th, though owners say they are looking for a new location.

Chicana-Led Pocha L.A. Announces Its Closure In Highland Park

PARIS (AP) — On the other side of the Atlantic from Wall Street, a market — more wholesome than cutthroat — has sprung up at the Paris Olympics. The commodity at the center of it all? Pins. The city has seen an influx of collectors from all...

Pin-demonium hits Paris: Inside the pin-trading market at the Olympics

BERLIN (AP) — The German city of Gelsenkirchen, which temporarily renamed itself “Swiftkirchen” before the American superstar played three concerts there in mid-July, said Wednesday it received about 1,400 bids from Germany and abroad for signs it put up with the name. The new name was one...

German city renamed ‘Swiftkirchen’ for Taylor Swift concerts gets 1,400 bids for the signs

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Kate Douglass clinches gold for USA in 200m breaststroke

(NEXSTAR/AP) — Kate Douglass brought home gold for an American team that has endured a whole bunch of runner-up finishes. She put the U.S. on the...

Kate Douglass clinches gold for USA in 200m breaststroke

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