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Team USA wins medals in track, sailing and swimming; Joy and gratitude as Americans freed by Russia arrive home; Acting Secret Service head says warning about would-be Trump assassin never reached agents; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

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The United States successfully defended its Tokyo team jumping silver medal in Paris, with runs from Laura Kraut, McLain Ward and Karl Cook. This is the United States' first equestrian medal in Paris. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11.

United States wins silver in equestrian team jumping final

As the 2024 Summer Olympics unfolds, ESSENCE sat down with Hubbard's great-granddaughters and grand-niece about the legacy group they started to ensure more people knew his story and lasting impact. The story of Olympian DeHart Hubbard embodies resilience, excellence, and the indomitable spirit of breaking barriers. One hundred years ago,...

100 Years Ago DeHart Hubbard Made History as The First Black Olympic Gold Medalist. Here's How His Family Is Ensuring His Legacy Endures

Fought in the United States between 1861 to 1865, the American Civil War is described as one of the darkest times in United States history. Brother fought against brother over several reasons, although primarily over the controversy of slavery in the United States. The states that remained loyal to the United States were known as the Union with the southern states that succeeded calling themselves the Confederate States of America. The conflict is the bloodiest and most costly war ever fought on American soil, changing the trajectory of the United States forever. These photos salvaged from the Civil War show what that time was really like.

Gruesome Civil War Photos Released From The Government Vault (Rare & Vintage Photos Of The Civil War)

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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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 Imagine living long enough to hear radio reports that the Titanic sunk, to see the end of both World War I and World War II and to later watch in living color as reality TV star Donald Trump became president.That is the reality for Elizabeth Francis, who turned 115 on Thursday and who holds the distinction of being the oldest living American. Francis became the oldest woman — and oldest person overall — in America in February, when the previous title holder, Edie Ceccarelli, died a few weeks after her 116th birthday. In April, Francis received a plaque recognizing...

She saw the Titanic sink and the end of World War I. Now, the oldest American just turned 115

Turkish sharpshooter Yusuf Dikeç didn't need special lenses or big ear protectors to win the silver medal in the air pistol team event at the 2024 Paris Olympics. With one hand in his pants pocket, Dikeç, 51, shot his way to second place, marking a historic moment for his home country and catapulting himself into internet fandom.

With one hand in his pants pocket, the 51-year-old shot his way to second place, marking a historic moment for his home country and catapulting himself into online fandom.

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Victor Noir was killed by a Bonaparte. These days, he’s more famous for something else.

There’s the Rub: How One Murder Victim’s Risqué Grave Became a French Fertility Icon

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Colorado became the latest state to face a wildfire emergency, with one person reported killed and hundreds of homes evacuated. The fires are among almost 100 burning in the West, including the massive Park fire in Northern California, where progress was made in containing it. NBC News' Liz Kreutz reports.

Wildfires explode in Colorado, killing at least one person and forcing evacuations

A new study finds that dark chocolate products sold nationwide may contain excessive amounts of heavy metals. The research, led by scientists at George Washington University and published Wednesday in the peer-reviewed Frontiers in Nutrition, examined over 70 dark chocolate products from retailers such as Whole Foods Market, Amazon and GNC. The products were tested to see whether the heavy metals lead, cadmium or arsenic were in them.

Heavy metals, including lead, found in many dark chocolate bars, research shows

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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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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

ROME, ITALY—According to a Reuters report, a structure thought to have been a medieval palace has been uncovered in the square outside the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, which serves as the seat of the pope as the bishop of Rome. The site includes walls thought to have surrounded the Patriarchio, a monumental basilica built after Emperor Constantine’s declaration of tolerance for the Christian religion within the Roman Empire in A.D. 313. The structure was expanded between the ninth and thirteenth centuries to house the church’s popes, who moved to Avignon, France, in the early fourteenth century. The papal court returned to Rome in 1377. To read about the Arch of Constantine, go to "A Monumental Imperial Biography."

Medieval Palace of the Popes Unearthed in Rome

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As he stood on the tarmac of Joint Base Andrews late Thursday night, Pavel Butorin was in disbelief. Days before, his wife of two decades — Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva — had been sentenced to 6½ years in a Russian prison for spreading false information about the country’s military, a conviction press freedom and human rights groups denounced as politically-motivated.

Husband of freed Russian-American journalist recalls moment he saw her on tarmac

Vladimir Lenin, a name synonymous with revolution and change, reshaped the course of history with his pivotal role in the Russian Revolution and the founding of the Soviet Union. But beyond his political achievements, there are numerous intriguing aspects of his life that many might not be aware of. From his early influences to unexpected hobbies, Lenin's story is filled with surprising facts that offer a deeper insight into the man behind the ideology. Discovering these facts not only humanizes a figure often shrouded in myth but also provides a richer understanding of the complex tapestry of historical events he influenced. So, let's peel back the layers of history and uncover some lesser-known details about Vladimir Lenin, revealing the man beyond the revolutionary.

13 Facts About Vladimir Lenin

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SEATTLE — As the Pioneer Fire crept within a mile and a half of the remote northern town of Stehekin, Washington, emergency management officials on Sunday raced door to door asking residents to leave. The evacuation warning had been raised to its highest level. “Boats are running,” said Rich...

With a fire burning just miles away, residents of a Washington town dig in

Following the release of prisoners held in Russia, Vice President Kamala Harris told reporters, "It gives me great comfort to know that their horrible ordeal is over." She added that she is committed to bringing back any Americans who have been wrongfully detained or held hostage.

'Their horrible ordeal is over': VP Harris celebrates release of American prisoners from Russia

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A storm south of Cuba was getting organized as it aimed for Florida's west coast and the Gulf of Mexico, with federal forecasters saying it's likely to become a tropical storm by late Saturday. Until then, the front is being called Tropical Depression Four, with the name Debby available should...

Tropical Depression 4 gets organized and is expected to strengthen

Israel's military on Thursday confirmed the death of Mohammed Deif, the leader of Hamas' military wing — the third high-profile Hamas or Iran-linked figure it says it has killed in recent weeks. As head of the Qassam Brigades, Deif was believed to have been one of the masterminds of...

Hamas military leader Mohammad Deif, an architect of the Oct. 7 attack, is confirmed killed by Israel

Beverly Norberg tried on 30 mother-of-the-bride dresses before she found “the one.”. “My husband and son were with me in New York, and their faces lit up when they saw me,” Norberg, 55, tells TODAY.com. Bride Sydney Marie Slavens, 28, had the same reaction when her mom FaceTimed...

Olympic record plus American bronze in epic 10,000m final

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