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Katie Ledecky is now the most decorated U.S. female athlete in Olympic history. The 27-year-old D.C.-area native broke records at La Défense Arena in Paris on Thursday after earning her 13th Olympic medal during the women's 4 x 200m freestyle relay. This is the swimmer's fourth silver medal. She also holds eight gold medals, tying her with American swimmer Jenny Thompson, and one bronze.Team USA finished second behind Australia, which was favored to win the gold medal. China came in third for bronze.The last time the U.S. women's team won gold in this event was during the 2016 Rio Games. They came...

Katie Ledecky, Team USA win silver in 4 x 200m freestyle

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Katie Ledecky now stands alone as the most decorated American female swimmer in Olympic history following Team USA's silver medal in the women's 4x200-meter freestyle relay.

Katie Ledecky Earns Record Olympic Medal In USA Relay Race

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It's another win in the books for Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky. On Thursday, August 1, Ledecky won her thirteenth Olympic medal in the 4x200-meter freestyle relay, officially becoming the most decorated American woman in Olympic history. Ledecky and Team USA took home the silver medal in the event, solidifying Ledecky's status as one of the best Olympic swimmers of all time. Ledecky now has thirteen Olympic medals in total: eight gold medals, four silver medals, and one bronze medal. Three of these medals were earned during the Paris Games.

Katie Ledecky Swims Her Way to Olympics History

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Katie Ledecky can’t stop winning gold medals in the Olympics. She already has eight in her collection after destroying the competition in the 1,500-meter freestyle event at the Summer Games in Paris on Wednesday. She can add more to her gold medal tally as she is expected to compete in more ...

Katie Ledecky Tells The Truth About Her Next Step After Making Olympic History

Two Austrian mountaineers have died while attempting to summit a 2,500-meter (8,200-foot) peak in Italy's Julian Alps, the mountain rescue service of the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region bordering Austria said Thursday.Missing since Wednesday, the two men were both Alpine rescuers from the southern Austrian city of Villach close to the Slovenian and Austrian borders, the rescue service said on Facebook. Family members awaiting their return tried to reach them by phone but their calls went unanswered.They were scaling the "Cima di Riofreddo," whose peak culminates at more than 2,500 meters, when they fell either because of a mistake or a possible...

Bodies of mountaineers found dangling from climbing ropes near peak

Emily Standley Allard

If you’ve ever wondered why your partner or mate was so gosh darn easy to love, or on the flip side impossible to love at times, their sun sign could give you some important clues! I’ve definitely been in relationships that have tested my patience to the limits and other ones that have been a smooth sailing ride. The answers just may be in the stars! Read on to discover the zodiac signs according to Astrology.com that are the easiest to the hardest to love.

The Zodiac Signs Ranked Easiest to Hardest to Love

New York City, NY

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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

Port Richey, FL

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Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

A key player in Britain's Olympic rugby sevens team withdrew from competition on Tuesday amid allegations of racism after an image emerged of her with a blacked-out face.The British Olympic Association said it had launched an investigation into Amy Wilson-Hardy after the picture came to light on social media late Monday.The image, sent in a WhatsApp message widely published in British media, showed the 32-year-old with a blackened face and her tongue sticking out.A message underneath read: "Thought I'd have a better chance with the blacks." It was not immediately clear what she meant by this. At least one social media commenter suggested...

U.K. women's rugby star out of Olympics amid racism controversy

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San Diego, CA

The Park Fire in California has been raging for a week, destroying homes and forcing thousands to evacuate. In southern California, a new wildfire exploded near San Diego. The Nixon Fire has burned nearly 5,000 acres and has also forced evacuations.

New wildfire explodes in California as efforts continue to contain Park Fire

The Biden administration has agreed to a prisoner swap with Russia to secure the release of U.S. citizens Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva. Nate Burleson anchored CBS News' special report.

Prisoner swap for Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan underway | Special Report

Denver, CO

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A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

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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

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.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Nada Hafez isn't your average world-class athlete. She's competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics — while seven months pregnant. The Egyptian competitor, just a month shy of turning 27 years old, earned a spot at her third Olympic Games, having first competing in Rio in 2016 and then the much-delayed 2020 Games in Tokyo, where she placed 36th and 29th, respectively. This year, she's back, and she made a surprise announcement after a match."7 MONTHS PREGNANT OLYMPIAN!" Hafez wrote on Instagram on Monday. "What appears to you as two players on the podium, they were actually three! It was me, my competitor,...

This Olympian just revealed she competed 7 months pregnant

Taylor Swift posted a message on social media Tuesday expressing her sympathy as a third young girl died after a brutal stabbing attack at a dance and yoga class in the U.K. themed around her music. Five other children and two adults remained hospitalized in critical condition.The Merseyside Police confirmed Tuesday that a 9-year-old girl had died of her injuries in a regional hospital a day after the attack. Two other girls, aged 6 and 7, died during the Monday attack in Southport, a coastal town in northwest England.A 17-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and murder, and...

Taylor Swift "in complete shock" as 3rd girl dies after U.K. stabbing

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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

Vice President and presumptive Democratic nominee for president Kamala Harris must choose her running mate by August 7. CBS News campaign reporter Nidia Cavazos has more on who's still in the running for the Harris "veepstakes."

Deadline approaching for Kamala Harris to pick running mate

"CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell has announced that she will leave her role at the anchor desk after the 2024 election and take on a new position at the network."We just celebrated an amazing five years together. I love what I do, and I am so fortunate to work with the best journalists and people in the business," O'Donnell said in a message shared with the staff. "Together, our team has won Emmy, Murrow, and DuPont awards. We managed to anchor in-studio through COVID; we took the broadcast on the road from aircraft carriers to the...

Norah O'Donnell to leave "CBS Evening News" anchor desk after 2024 election

Team USA swimmer Katie Ledecky has added to her impressive Olympic record with another gold medal win. \"CBS Saturday Morning\" co-host Dana Jacobson reports from Paris.

Ledecky adds to own Olympic swimming record

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Team USA swimmer Katie Ledecky has added to her impressive Olympic record with another gold medal win. "CBS Saturday Morning" co-host Dana Jacobson reports from Paris.

Ledecky adds to own Olympic swimming record

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