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VILLEPINTE, France — Algerian welterweight Imane Khelif, backed by a sizable cheering section, beat Hungarian Anna Luca Hamori in a unanimous decision on Saturday, clinching an Olympic medal. Her victory came just hours after International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach defended its decision to allow her and fellow boxer...

Imane Khelif wins fight and declares, 'I want to tell the entire world that I am a female'

Organisers of the Paris Olympics said Sunday they were "really sorry" for any offence caused by their daring and quirky opening ceremony but denied "any intention to show disrespect to any religious group." Some Catholic groups and French bishops have condemned what they saw as "scenes of derision and mockery...

Opening ceremony choreographer denies 'Last Supper' parody at launch of Paris Games

PARIS — For athletes and audiences, these have been the Olympics when raucous crowds have roared once again following years of lockdown restrictions. But outside the din of the stadiums, it’s impossible to ignore that Paris is relatively quiet. The International Olympic Committee promises that hosting the Games...

The crowds are full and raucous at the Paris Olympics. Outside the events? Not so much.

"You can be racist but not deaf," the superstar defiantly told the world in the face of racist attacks while gearing up for the performance of a lifetime. The world took notice during the 2024 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony in Paris this afternoon as French pop superstar Aya Nakamura strutted across a bridge over the Seine. Donning a gold metallic feather mini dress and a bold blonde bust down, the songstress belted out her smash hit single “Pookie” while accompanied by a live band helmed by France’s Republican Guard.

Meet Aya Nakamura, The French Superstar Who Bucked Racism To Perform At The Paris 2024 Olympic Opening Ceremony

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LYON, France (AP) — Thierry Henry stood with his arms outstretched, facing the jubilant crowd and soaking up the atmosphere. The final of the men’s soccer tournament at the Paris Olympics was in sight after France had been pushed to the limit by Egypt in Monday’s semifinal at Stade de Lyon.

France beats Egypt 3-1 and will face Spain in the men’s soccer final at Paris Olympics

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Lady Gaga has finally addressed the backlash she received following her performance at the 2024 France Olympics opening ceremony in Paris. The pop star performed a French song, which sparked mixed reactions among fans and viewers.

Lady Gaga Breaks Silence After Paris Olympics Performance Leaves Fans Fuming

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Hope Logan Spencer (Anikka Noelle) was the voice of reason on The Bold and the Beautiful until recently. Liam Spencer (Scott Clifton) has said many times that Hoep is fair, and he admires her morals. The writers have recently shifted the character, and Virginia fans differ on how they feel about it.

The Bold and the Beautiful fans don't agree on the new version of Hope Logan Spencer

The U.S. men's water polo team defeated Croatia on Monday to finish pool play with a win and head to the quarterfinals with momentum as the No. 3 finisher in Group A. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11.

U.S. heads to quarterfinals with momentum win over Croatia

U.S. duo Kelly Cheng and Sara Hughes punched their ticket to the Olympic beach volleyball quarterfinals, gutting out a gritty win against Italy’s Marta Menegatti and Valentina Gottardi in the Round of 16. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11.

USA's Kelly Cheng, Sara Hughes survive against Italy

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PARIS — On August 5, 1992 — nearly 32 years ago — the United States women’s basketball team was upset at the Olympics, 79-73, at the hands of the “Unified Team” which was essentially the old Soviet Union. The Unified went into a brilliant...

Paris Olympics: U.S. women cruise into knockout round with rout of Germany

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Colleton County, SC

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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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TNT reporter Lauren Jbara has turned heads with her new career venture for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Jbara has given updates to her fans on social media about her Paris Olympics experience. The NBA TV reporter Jbara has been working for Warner Bros. Discovery’s Olympics coverage in Europe. The 31-year-old has shown plenty of pics […]

TNT reporter Lauren Jbara told ‘you make Paris look better’ as host takes on new career venture for 2024 Olympics

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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?

The U.S. women's 3x3 basketball team's bid for a second straight gold fell agonizingly short on Monday, as Spain scored the only two points of overtime to send Team USA to the bronze-medal game. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11.

U.S. women drop 3x3 semifinal in OT heartbreaker vs. Spain

The new star of Japanese men's gymnastics Shinnosuke Oka won the gold medal on high bar at the 2024 Paris Olympics following a tie break with Colombia's Angel Barajas. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11.

Clean execution breaks tie to give Shinnosuke Oka gold

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Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

U.S. podium hopefuls Kristen Nuss and Taryn Kloth were shocked by Canada’s Brandie Wilkerson and Melissa Humana-Paredes in straight sets, failing to advance to the women’s beach volleyball quarterfinals. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11.

Kristen Nuss, Taryn Kloth upset by Canada in Round of 16

Olympian Thea LaFond has one proud brother and the support of a whole football team. The 30-year-old old track and field star won Dominica's first Olympic medal — and a gold, at that — in the triple jump on Aug. 3. Her brother, Navy defensive end Chreign LaFond,...

See the emotional moment Navy football player learned his sister won an Olympic gold

After Donald Trump told journalists on Wednesday that his presidential opponent Kamala Harris “turned Black” for political gain, Trump’s comments have impacted the way many multirace voters are thinking about the two candidates. “She was only promoting Indian heritage,” the former president said during an interview at...

Mixed-race voters say Donald Trump’s attacks on Kamala Harris’ race are painfully familiar

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A bitterly divided France comes together for the Paris Olympics

PARIS — Cries of “allez les blues” and spontaneous singing of “La Marseillais” have filled sports venues and the streets here in the French capital for...

A bitterly divided France comes together for the Paris Olympics

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