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PARIS (Reuters) - China won Olympic gold in the men's canoe double 500-metre race at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium on Thursday. Italy came in second to secure the silver medal, with Spain picking up the bronze.

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USWNT star Sophia Smith spoke about Emma Hayes' contribution to the squad's success as they reached the final of the Olympic games. The Portland Thorns forward was the hero for the United States women's national team on Tuesday as her 95-minute strike helped the USA edge out Germany 1-0 in the Olympic semi-finals. The Americans now have a chance to bag their record-extending fifth Olympic medal as they take on Brazil in the final.

'She’s so hilarious and chill!' - Sophia Smith explains why USWNT are a 'different team' under Emma Hayes after progress to Olympics final

Spain star Jenni Hermoso slammed Brazil for their tactics as the Selecao beat them 4-2 to reach the Olympics final. Brazil pulled off a massive upset in the Olympic games on Tuesday as they thrashed reigning world champions Spain 4-2 to book their berth in the gold medal clash against the United States women's national team. An own goal from Irene Paredes opened the scoring, before Gabrielle Portilho and Adriana da Silva put Brazil 3-0 up heading into the final twenty minutes. Duda Sampaio put through her own net to give Spain hope, but Kerolin then made it 4-1 to Brazil and a stoppage-time strike from Salma Paralluelo amounted to nothing more than a consolation effort for La Roja.

'It's not football' - Jenni Hermoso slams Brazil's tactics after Spain Olympics upset as reigning world champions miss out on final clash with USWNT

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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The USA had a landmark day at the track Tuesday at the Paris Olympics, winning two golds and five overall medals. See highlights from the day.

Paris Olympics highlights: Gabby Thomas, Cole Hocker golds lead USA's banner day at track

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One Walmart shopper is issuing a warning against buying meat at the massive retail chain—but the reason why isn’t strictly tied to Walmart. It seems that customers at stores such as Walmart believe it's acceptable to grab perishable items, such as meat or dairy, and then place them on any available shelf if they decide they no longer want them.

Walmart customer shares why they will never shop for meat at the store leaving viewers torn

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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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National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

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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

Hollywood child stardom has taken its toll on many actors through the decades. Lani O'Grady, for one, found fame in the 1970s on the TV family series, Eight is Enough. O'Grady followed in the footsteps of her brother, actor Don Grady, an original Mouseketeer and member of another popular TV family show: My Three Sons. Their mother, Mary B. Grady, was a talent agent who represented several child actors. But Lani, who would also eventually become an agent, died in 2001 just one week before what would have been her 47th birthday.

TV's 'Eight is Enough' Star Lani O'Grady Found Fame Early in Life but Died a Tragic Death

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MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

It's been five years since the tragic death of acclaimed actor René Auberjonois at 79 from metastatic lung cancer in 2009. René Auberjonois was known for several heralded television performances on shows such as Benson, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and Boston Legal.

The Tragic Death of TV's Beloved 'Star Trek' and 'Benson' Actor René Auberjonois: Five Years Later

Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

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The Aurora Police Department released a statement on Tuesday on social media to clear up misinformation about an incident involving thousands of migrants. “Misinformation has spread on social media regarding the large gathering on Sunday at Gardens on Havana shopping center,” Aurora PD posted on X. “We recognize that Sunday’s incident was disconcerting and alarming for a large number of our residents and citizens. The purpose of this message is to provide the community with accurate information based on what we know right now.”

Law-abiding Venezuelans watch election results in Aurora, leave behind mess

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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More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

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Betting odds, pick and prediction for the gold medal match between the USWNT and Brazil on Saturday in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Brazil vs. United States Olympic Soccer Prediction, Odds for USWNT in Gold Medal Match

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NEWARK, N.J. – Sixteen individuals have been charged in connection with a widespread "grandparent scam" that defrauded elderly Americans out of millions of dollars. The charges were announced by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

16 Charged in Nationwide 'Grandparent Scam'; Millions Stolen

Germany defended their Olympic gold in dramatic fashion in the men's kayak four 500m after a photo finish showed they had pipped Australia across the finish line.The Australians were 0.04 seconds behind in second, while Spain picked up the bronze medal.In the women's event, New Zealand clinched gold ahead of Germany, with Hungary finishing third.Meanwhile, China's Liu Hao and Ji Bowen came out on top in the men's canoe double 500m sprint, beating Italy and Spain's pairings.

Germany beat Australia in photo-finish to win gold

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Why is Spain battling for Olympic bronze and not with the USWNT for gold? How the world champion fell shockingly short at Paris 2024

Emma Hayes expected to face La Roja in the gold medal match on Saturday, before it fell short to a Brazil side that exposed plenty of...

Why is Spain battling for Olympic bronze and not with the USWNT for gold? How the world champion fell shockingly short at Paris 2024

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