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A cheerful ringing is pouring out from Stade de France, the Olympic track and field stadium, but it’s not applause from the stands. After winning their track and field events, gold medalists get to immediately ring a giant bell within the stadium. Athletes like American runner Gabrielle Thomas, Uganda’s Joshua Cheptegei and Ukraine’s Yaroslava Mahuchikh have all pulled on the rope attached to the bell to make it ring loud and proud.

What’s the deal with the bell at the track and field events? What to know — including who gets to ring it

Gabby Thomas has done it. The U.S. track and field star won the gold medal that has long eluded her by finishing first in the 200-meter with a time of 21.83 on Tuesday at the Paris Olympics. Thomas bested Julien Alfred of St. Lucia for second and Brittany Brown of...

American Gabby Thomas wins 200-meter gold medal

Germany won the decisive fifth match to defeat the United States in the Round of 16 of the women's table tennis team event. Amy Wang, Lily Zhang and Rachel Sung competed for the U.S. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11.

USA comeback attempt falls short in women's team Round of 16

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Medal table | Olympic schedule |How to watch | Olympic news. On another busy day of Olympic events, it was another good day for Team USA. The USWNT secured a chance to compete for gold, while Team USA had another dominant win in men's basketball to advance to the semifinals; with track and field truly ramping up, Team USA cleaned up with big wins across multiple events, while a young wrestler earned a historic gold. A crucial elimination in beach volleyball, however, leaves only one American pair remaining in play.

Paris Olympics Day 11 recap: USWNT, USA men's basketball advance toward gold; big day for USA on track

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, known for his prowess on the football field, made a personal announcement during a press conference on Tuesday. The three-time Super Bowl champion revealed that he and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, are expecting their third child and that this will be their last.

Patrick Mahomes Reveals He's 'Done' Having Kids with Wife Brittany Mahomes After Baby No. 3

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Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

Actor Clarence Williams III, best known as the super cool undercover cop Lincoln "Linc" Hayes on TV's classic crime drama, The Mod Squad, died three years ago from colon cancer at 81 years old. This is the story of a talent that lives on.

The Tragic Death of 'Mod Squad'/'Purple Rain' Actor Clarence Williams III: Three Years Later

Houston, TX

Akili McDowell, who is best known for his roles in "David Makes Man" and "Billions," has been arrested in connection with a murder last month. The victim, Cesar Peralta, 20, was shot and killed in the parking lot of an apartment complex in Houston on July 20, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said in a post on Facebook. The suspect had fled the scene before police arrived.

Akili McDowell, 'David Makes Man' and 'Billions' actor, charged with murder

Los Angeles, CA

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

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Harris chooses Minnesota Gov. Walz as running mate; Most Americans say they haven't heard of Walz or have no opinion of him; Slow-motion tropical storm Debby brings days of torrential rain and flooding risk; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

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A 5-year-old boy died after a bounce house full of children went airborne and crashed onto a baseball field in Maryland. The incident happened during a Maryland Blue Crabs baseball game and the child was airlifted by a state police helicopter to a children’s hospital. WRC's Derrick Ward reports.

Maryland child dies after bounce house goes airborne onto baseball field

Mankato, MN

As a teacher and coach at Mankato West High School, Tim Walz gave out hallway high-fives, was named “most inspiring teacher,” motivated students to become educators themselves and helped create a turnaround story for the football team. Now governor of Minnesota and the vice presidential pick on the...

Tim Walz was named ‘most inspiring teacher’ — and other memories from former students

Dorothy Dandridge was one of Hollywood’s first Black sex symbols and the first black actress to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress. Around 1930, Dandridge relocated to Los Angeles, California, with her family. A few years later she found success with her new musical group, the Dandridge Sisters, which included sister Vivian and their friend Etta Jones. The group landed gigs at the famous Cotton Club in Harlem and performed with top acts such as the Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra and Cab Calloway. As an African American singer, Dandridge confronted early on the segregation and racism of the entertainment industry. She may have been allowed on stage, but in some venues, she couldn't eat in the restaurant or use certain facilities because of the color of her skin."

The Groundbreaking, yet Tragic Life and Career of African-American Actress Dorothy Dandridge

Paris, TX

A luxury hotel in Paris said it was all booked up after tennis star Serena Williams publicly criticized it for refusing service to her and her kids during the Olympics. On Monday, she shared a photo of the Peninsula Hotel with a caption describing her experience. "Yikes @peninsulaparis I've been...

Serena Williams says she was 'denied access' to Paris hotel eatery; hotel says it was fully booked

Sporting News

Here's everything to know about Sha'Carri Richardson being denied entry to the competition before her 100m race.

Was Sha'Carri Richardson denied entry from Olympics? What happened to Team USA sprinter before 100m race

Freddie Crittenden entered the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics as one of the hurdlers to watch in the men’s 110-meter hurdles. He placed fourth at the World Championships and his best time this year was the second-fastest in the world. However, after he came out of the blocks Sunday in his first heat at the Summer games, he was certainly off the pace. Crittenden finished last in his heat, nearly five seconds behind the rest of the field.

Freddie Crittenden’s decision and Olympic track and field’s repechage round, explained

Five days into the Olympic track and field competition, Team USA is well on their way to matching their Tokyo medal count of 26. With 11 medals — three of them gold — the US leads all nations in the sport, with Kenya siting in second place with three medals.

Olympic Track & Field Hits the Ground Running

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

Larry Brown Sports

The greatest pole vaulter of all-time continues to add to his resume. Swedish pole vaulter Armand “Mondo” Duplantis won the gold medal in Monday’s men’s pole vault final at the Paris Olympics. Insanely enough though, the gold medal was not even the most impressive part of the day for Duplantis. After already clinching the gold,...
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Swedish pole vaulter sets new world record at Olympics in electrifying scene

Folly Beach, SC

Folly Beach, S.C., resident Kyle Martin told NBC News' Erin McLaughlin that keeping the street drains in his neighborhood open is his only hope of keeping water out of his home as Tropical Storm Debby lingers over the coast.

'It's as bad as I've seen it': South Carolinians work to stay ahead of Debby's rains

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Historic day for Team USA as track and field athletes continue to dominate

U.S. track and field athletes continue to dominate, with Cole Hocker winning gold...

Historic day for Team USA as track and field athletes continue to dominate

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