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The knockout round is underway as the U.S. women's national basketball team goes for its eighth-straight gold medal.

USA women's basketball roster, schedule for Paris Olympics: Team goes for 8th-straight gold

Brazil delivered a historic upset as they defeated Spain in the 2024 Olympic semifinals on Tuesday, 4-2. Spain, the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup champions, were considered heavy favorites to compete for the gold medal but were eliminated by a side that failed to make it out of the group stage of the 2023 World Cup but rallied around their veteran star. The Brazilians exposed Spain in transition throughout the Olympic semifinal and defeated La Roja to stamp their place in the Olympic final against the U.S. women's national team on Saturday.

2024 Paris Olympics: Marta has shot to cement legacy vs. USWNT after Brazil shock Spain without veteran star

NBC News

The U.S. women’s national soccer team continued its undefeated streak at this year’s Olympics with a 1-0 win against Germany on Tuesday to advance to the gold medal match Saturday. The American team has not lost to Germany in an international tournament for two straight decades. But this...

U.S. women's soccer team goes for gold after 1-0 semifinal win over Germany

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It took extra work yet again, but the USWNT will play for the gold medal after outlasting a resilient Germany 1-0 in a semifinal Tuesday night.

Olympics: USWNT beats Germany to reach women's soccer final

Brazil thrashed world champions Spain to set up a repeat of the 2008 Olympic women's football final against the United States in Paris on Saturday. An Irene Paredes own goal set Brazil on their way, with Gabi Portilho scoring a second on the stroke of half-time to stun the side that many had tipped as favourites for the gold medal.

Olympics Women Brazil 4 Spain 2 Full time

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

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

PARIS, France (August 5, 2024) – In the final match of the most memorable day in Olympic men’s volleyball history, the U.S. Men’s National Team secured its spot in the Paris semifinals with a thrilling 3-1 (26-24, 28-30, 25-19, 25-19) win over its greatest rival, Brazil, in Monday’s quarterfinal match. The meeting was the 14th between the teams in the Olympics and was their first major competition meetup since the qualifying round in Tokyo.

U.S. Men Defeat Brazil to Reach Paris Semifinals

The U.S. will play Brazil in its quarterfinal match Tuesday at the Paris Olympics. France and Canada meet, so one of those favorites will not medal.

Olympics men's basketball quarterfinals set: USA faces Brazil, France plays Canada

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Emily Standley Allard

Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

Led by reigning Ballon d'Or Aitana Bonmati, Spain face surprise semi-finalists Brazil in Marseille while a rejuvenated USA under new coach Emma Hayes meet Germany in Lyon. The Americans are the traditional powerhouse of women's international football and their performances at the Olympics suggest they are back as a force after a disappointing World Cup last year.

Spain and USA on course for Olympic women's football final showdown

The Associated Press

LYON, France (AP) — Germany captain Alexandra Popp and forward Lea Schüller will be sidelined for Tuesday’s semifinal against the United States in the Olympic women’s soccer tournament. The German soccer federation said Popp has an illness and Schüller has inflammation in a tendon in her...

2 Germany forwards to miss the Olympic semifinal against the U.S. women’s team with illness, injury

MARSEILLE, France -- Brazil will meet the United States in the final of the Olympic women’s soccer tournament after beating world champion Spain 4-2 on Tuesday. Gabi Portilho, Adriana and Kerolin struck in a thrilling semifinal at Stade de Marseille after an own-goal from Irene Paredes had put the two-time silver medalist in front.

Brazil sets up Olympic final against the US with a 4-2 win over Spain

Houston, TX

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Dr. Chester Wu is a psychiatrist and sleep specialist in Houston. Lately, he says he’s had more patients ask him, ‘Hey doc,’ should I take magnesium supplements to help me sleep?. “It’s definitely been something that I feel like I have been talking about more with patients...

Americans don't get enough sleep. Can magnesium supplements help?

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Sophia Smith scored in extra time of the Olympic semifinal to send the USWNT to the gold medal match.

Paris 2024 Olympics: USWNT beats Germany 1-0 to clinch spot in gold medal match

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.

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PARIS — Imane Khelif, the Algerian boxer at the center of political controversy over participation in women's sports, will compete for the Olympic gold medal in women's boxing. Away from Paris, criticism has erupted over the past week around Khelif's participation in the Olympics amid claims that she failed...

Algeria's Imane Khelif, ensnared in political controversy, will box for Olympic gold

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As Connecticut Public's state government reporter, Michayla focuses on how policy decisions directly impact the state’s communities and livelihoods. She has been with Connecticut Public since February 2022, and before that was a producer and host for audio news outlets around New York state. When not on deadline, Michayla is probably outside with her rescue dog, Elphie. Thoughts? Jokes? Tips? Email msavitt@ctpublic.org.

Connecticut announces new grant program to help protect home health care workers

France and Spain will play for the gold medal on Friday, while Egypt and Morocco meet for the bronze Thursday. Read our semifinals recap:

France, Spain to meet in Olympics men's soccer final after thrilling semifinal comebacks

In 1988, Benjamine Spencer was sentenced to life in prison for a brutal robbery and murder he has always insisted he did not commit. Spencer spent the next 34 years in prison, dashing off letters almost every day to his wife, his friends, lawyers, to anyone who would listen, claiming his innocence. He finally did walk out of prison in March of 2021, and he may finally be exonerated in the coming days. My former NPR colleague Barbara Bradley Hagerty spent years reinvestigating Spencer's case.

In 'Bringing Ben Home' a wrongfully convicted Black man believes truth will prevail

PARIS (AP) — France had an ugly couple of days following its group-stage finale loss to Germany. It turned them into possibly its prettiest performances of the Olympic tournament so far. Guerschon Yabusele scored 22 points after being inserted into the starting lineup, Victor Wembanyama had 12 rebounds and...

France tops Canada and Serbia beats Australia in OT to reach Olympic semis. Germany, US also advance

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U.S. women’s soccer team defeats Germany and will play for Olympic gold in Paris

PARIS — It took some extra time. But the U.S. women’s national soccer team is back in business and will play for gold at the Olympics....

U.S. women’s soccer team defeats Germany and will play for Olympic gold in Paris

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