PARIS -- PARIS (AP) — Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone of the U.S. and Femke Bol of the Netherlands will go head-to-head at the 2024 Olympics in just the third matchup between this generation's two top female hurdlers. Their showdown in the 400-meter hurdles final on Thursday night is a big one....

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Femke Bol set up an Olympic showdown in the 400-meter hurdles

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

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Cole Hocker shocked the track and field world by out-sprinting Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Josh Kerr for the gold medal in the men's 1500 meters.

American Scores Biggest Upset Win of Paris Olympics

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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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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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Miss Michigan Alma Cooper is the winner of Miss USA 2024. On Sunday, Cooper was crowned after competing for the title at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Miss Kentucky Connor Perry was announced as the first runner-up, while Miss Oklahoma's Danika Christopherson was announced as the second runner-up. The...

Miss Michigan Alma Cooper crowned Miss USA 2024 following recent controversy

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American beach volleyball duo Kelly Cheng and Sara Hughes survived their first test at the Paris Olympics.On Sunday at Eiffel Tower Stadium, the Americans defeated Italians Valentina Gottardi and Marta Menegatti 2-1 (21-18, 17-21, 15-12), becoming the first team to advance to the quarterfinals of the event. Cheng and Hughes will face Switzerland's Nina Brunner and Tanja Huberli on Tuesday.  
THAT WINNING FEELING! WOW! Kelly Cheng and Sara Hughes defeat Gottardi/Menegatti  21-18, 17-21, 15-12 to be the first  team to advance to the quarterfinals.How are you feeling, USA fans??#beachvolleyball #paris2024 #olympics pic.twitter.com/UYxVue4dhN— USA Volleyball (@usavolleyball) August 4, 2024

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Watch: American beach volleyball duo advances to quarterfinals at Paris Olympics

Denmark's Viktor Axelsen successfully defends badminton's men's singles competition, defeating Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand 11-21 11-21.

Denmark's Axelsen wins men's singles gold

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A Pakistani national with purported ties to Iran was arrested last month on charges he plotted to assassinate former President Donald Trump.

Pakistani national charged with alleged plot to assassinate Trump, other officials

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Medal table | Olympic schedule |How to watch | Olympic news. The United States has a history of dominance in women's beach volleyball, with four gold medalists in the last five Summer Olympics. But that trend didn't hold true in Paris, with no American women making it past the quarterfinals.

Paris Olympics: Sara Hughes, Kelly Cheng eliminated by Switzerland in beach volleyball quarterfinals

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Sophia Smith scored in extra time and the United States earned a spot in the gold medal match at the Paris Olympics with a 1-0 victory over Germany on Tuesday.Speaking after the game, Smith said the win "means absolutely everything." The Americans, undefeated in France under new coach Emma Hayes, go on to face Brazil in hopes of scoring their fifth gold medal in their sixth appearance in the Olympic women's soccer final.The last time Team USA made it to the Olympic finals was at the London Games in 2012."I'm so proud of us for finding a way in these last...

U.S. women's soccer team beats Germany, will play Brazil for gold medal

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For more than 160 years, Macy's has been much more than a department store. It's a cornerstone of American shopping, with generations eager to buy everything from back-to-school clothes to holiday gifts. But now it is a surprise that the store has been forced to close, leaving millions to wonder how such a powerful and fast-moving brand could be defeated. Macy's, the US retail giant, now faces a difficult future. Signs of trouble have been showing for several years, including declining traffic, aging stores, and an inability to keep up with a fast-paced retail environment. However, experts say the real story is corporate mismanagement, intense competition, and a lack of innovation.

The Fall of Macy's: Inside the Collapse of America's Largest Merchant

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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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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?

TEAHUPO’O, Tahiti -- French Polynesian Kauli Vaast won the gold medal in men’s surfing while Caroline Marks from the United States won the women's surfing gold medal on Monday at the Paris Olympics in Tahiti. Cheers and tears erupted from boats floating near the wave and crowds of...

French Polynesian Kauli Vaast and Caroline Marks of U.S. win gold at Paris Olympics surfing

The U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) will play for Olympic gold for the first time since 2012 on Saturday back at the Parc des Princes after taking down a shorthanded German team 1-0 in extra time in Tuesday’s physical semifinal match in Lyon. The Americans will face the winner of the second semifinal this weekend in Paris between Brazil and reigning World Cup champion Spain, while Germany will stay in Lyon for the bronze medal match to be played the day prior.

Extra time heroics from Smith, Naeher send USWNT to Olympic gold medal match

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Here's another recipe for fudge that's very easy to make. You can double it, or quadruple it, for more servings. 4 tablespoons cocoa or cacao powder (I like 2 tablespoons of each)

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The wait is over, and the road to the gold medal has been paved for the eight nations that have qualified to the Olympic quarterfinals for basketball glory. As for Team USA, who are praised as the favourites to win, have drawn Brazil in this upcoming stage and will face the South Americans this Tuesday night in Paris.

Team USA draws Brazil in Olympic quarterfinals and point out their ‘physycality’

LOS ANGELES -- Police have released images of three suspects and the getaway car used in the killing of former “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor in downtown Los Angeles when he interrupted thieves stealing the catalytic converter from his car. The two images were released by the Los...

Police release images of suspects and car in killing of actor Johnny Wactor in Los Angeles

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CAMDEN, N.J. – Lisa Smith, 61, of Cornelius, North Carolina, has admitted to her role in a fraudulent scheme involving over $3.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that Smith pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Karen M. Williams in Camden federal court on July 17, 2024, to a charge of bank fraud conspiracy.

Woman Pleads Guilty to $3.5M COVID Relief Scam

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

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....

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

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