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Live updates: Follow AP’s coverage of the 2024 Olympics in Paris as Simone Biles wins another gold, Sha’Carri Richardson goes for her first and Katie Ledecky tries for another. SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Two-time Olympic 100 champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s quest for another title ended abruptly Saturday when she...

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Jamaica’s 2-time Olympic gold medalist, abruptly withdraws from Paris 100M

The 2024 Paris Olympics are in full swing, with the Athletics events set to begin on August 1. Among the many athletes competing, black women from Africa, the U.S., and the Caribbean are poised to make history, especially in the highly anticipated women’s 100m events. This event, historically dominated by black women, promises to showcase some of the fastest runners on the planet.

2024 Paris Olympics: Top 5 Black women to watch in the 100m race

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Tom Cruise Olympic tour PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 28: Tom Cruise (R) looks on with David Zaslav as they attend the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Qualification on day two of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on July 28, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Photos: Tom Cruise seen at Paris Olympics

PARIS (AP) — When Novak Djokovic’s first berth in an Olympics tennis final was secured, when he was assured of a chance to win the gold medal that’s missing from his lengthy list of accomplishments, he fell back on the clay, limbs spread apart — the sort of pose generally reserved for securing a championship. “This,” he said after beating Lorenzo Musetti of Italy 6-4, 6-2 by taking the last four games, “is a big deal.” Already the owner of a men’s-record 24 Grand Slam titles and more weeks at No. 1 in the rankings than anyone in tennis history, Djokovic will try to add to his legacy when he faces Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday in the men’s singles title match. Alcaraz was even more dominant in Friday’s semifinals, eliminating Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada 6-1, 6-1.

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will play for the men's singles gold at the 2024 Olympics

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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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Wendy's birthday was spent away from her loved ones. Virginia Wendy Williams fans, the latest update is not encouraging. The former talk show host turned 60 on July 18 without any of her loved ones around. According to Yahoo, family members remain "out of bounds" and have no access to Wendy as she battles dementia and progressive aphasia.

The family of talk show diva Wendy Williams were unable to celebrate her 60th birthday by her side

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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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HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — When Joseph Ricciardella saw the snake in the road, he stopped his car and tried to help it avoid getting run over. The attempted good deed landed him in a Connecticut hospital in a medically induced coma after the timber rattlesnake, which is rare in the Northeast, bit his hand when he threw a shirt over it and tried to pick it up, said Brittany Hilmeyer, his former girlfriend and the mother of his daughter.

Connecticut man bitten by rare rattlesnake he tried to help ends up in coma

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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PHOTO COLLECTION: Paris Olympics Athletes and Flags

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THE “Italian Eminem” has been spotted competing in the men’s team archery at the Olympics in Paris. And fans demanded a DNA test for Tokyo 2020 silver medallist Mauro Nespoli… and we hope his palms aren’t sweaty. The archer stepped up to the mark sporting a close-fitting blue T-shirt, a white sun hat, and a beard with a staunch glare. […]

Fans say ‘DNA test needed’ as Eminem doppelganger spotted representing Italy at Paris 2024 Olympics

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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

NEW YORK (AP) — Cardi B has filed for divorce from her husband, rapper Offset. A representative for Cardi B confirmed the news to The Associated Press, writing, “This is not based on any one particular incident, it has been a long time coming and is amicable.” On Instagram, Cardi B did not directly comment on the news of her divorce, but posted a photo of her on a rooftop, holding her stomach to reveal a baby bump.  “With every ending comes a new beginning! I am so grateful to have shared this season with you, you have brought me more love, more life and most of all renewed my power,” she wrote in the caption. “It’s so much easier taking life’s twists, turns and test laying down, but you, your brother and your sister have shown me why it’s worth it to push through!”

Cardi B files for divorce from Offset, posts she's pregnant with their third child on Instagram

New London, CT

MARSEILLE, France – Former Connecticut College sailing standout Maggie Shea '11 and teammate Stephanie Roble finished 10th in the women's skiff (49er FX) at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Friday morning at Marseille Marina. The duo, making their second Olympics appearance, made it through the opening series to qualify for Friday's medal race. They stuck close to the lead boat for much of the race but crossed the finish line in 10th. The Netherlands, which finished third in the medal race, claimed overall gold with the lowest cumulative point total in the 13 races. The women's skiff involved 20 boats...

Shea ’11 Finishes 10th in Women’s Skiff at Paris Olympics

A gallery of highlights on Day 8 of the Olympics captured by AP photographers at the Paris Games.

AP PHOTOS: Olympic highlights from Day 8 of the Paris Games

LCM (50 meters) European Recap, Day 1: Lukas Märtens Doesn’t “Give A Shit” About 400 Free WR As He Wins Gold. European Recap, Day 2: Leon Marchand Answers The Hype With An Olympic Record. European Recap, Day 3: European Men Have Won Every Individual Event Through...

Paris 2024, Euro Recap Day 7: Ben Proud Finally Captures His First Olympic Medal

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Italy's women are the top-ranked fencers in the world with the foil. But in a tense Olympic final on Thursday, the U.S. women prevailed for the gold medal.

U.S. women fencers parry and riposte to Olympic gold in Paris, besting Italy

Here’s the latest for Saturday, Aug. 3rd: US to boost military presence in Mideast; Somali police say 32 people died in beach hotel attack; Algerian boxer wins medal after gender outcry; Forecasters expect depression reaches Florida as a Tropical Storm.

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Laredo, TX

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s largest convenience store chain said Friday it will reopen 191 stores in the border city of Nuevo Laredo that it had closed last week because of drug cartel threats. The Femsa corporation, which operates the Oxxo chain of convenience stores, said its stores...

Mexico’s largest convenience store chain will reopen 191 stores in border city hit by gang threats

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The women’s gymnastics all-around final, beginning Thursday at 12:15 p.m. ET, will feature the legendary Simone Biles, who became the most decorated U.S. gymnast in Olympics history Tuesday with her gold medal win in the gymnastics team final, bringing her medal total to eight.

American teammate Sunisa “Suni” Lee looks to defend her all-around gold from Tokyo. 



The United States has prevailed in the individual women’s all-around category in every Olympics since 2000. 

Also, swimming finals — featuring the women’s 200-meter butterfly, men’s 200-meter backstroke, women’s 200-meter breaststroke and women’s 4×200-meter freestyle relay — begins at 2:30 p.m. 

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The events to watch at the Paris Olympics on Thursday, August 1

In this photo made with a slow shutter speed, Manila Esposito, of Italy, performs on the balance beam during the women’s artistic gymnastics all-around finals in Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

PHOTO COLLECTION: Paris Olympics Athletes in Motion

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