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

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The Olympic women's football final looks set to be the final game for icon Marta

Brazilian legend set for big farewell after  fears of career ended in tears

SAINT-DENIS, France -- This time at the Olympics, hammer thrower Annette Nneka Echikunwoke got to compete. Not only compete, but win a medal — for the United States. Three years ago, Echikunwoke arrived at the Tokyo Games ready to represent Nigeria, but she wound up needing to leave before even getting to take a throw. Nigeria was among a handful of countries deemed “high risk” by track’s anti-doping regulators in the lead-up to those Olympics — forcing its athletes to be subjected to more drug testing.

Unable to throw at the last Olympics, Echikunwoke changes countries and wins a hammer silver for US

BEIJING -- China is trying to fight fire with fire in the face of persistent doping allegations that have dogged its swimmers at the Paris Olympics. The China Anti-Doping Agency called Thursday for more intensive testing of American track and field competitors, citing in a news release past doping scandals and questioning how the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency handled them.

China hits back at the US in response to doping allegations dogging its swimmers

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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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CAMDEN, N.J. – Ralston Boswell, 34, of Collingswood, New Jersey, has admitted to participating in schemes to fraudulently obtain Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and unemployment insurance benefits. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Plea: Man's PPP & Unemployment Fraud - $209K Scam

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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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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

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

"Yellowstone" star Wendy Moniz bid farewell to the hit Western show on Instagram on Sunday with a touching post explaining how much the show has meant to her through the years. "Series wrap for me on Yellowstone🎬 and been having alllll the feels; sentimental, proud, grateful to name a few,"...

Wendy Moniz bids farewell to 'Yellowstone' in touching post: 'Just incredibly fortunate'

BEIJING -- A Chinese woman has been detained for allegedly slandering others on social media in a crackdown on what Chinese authorities see as harmful negativity during the Olympics from super-zealous fans and online fan clubs. Beijing police said in statement issued late Tuesday that they had arrested the 29-year-old...

China cracks down on 'fan culture' during the Olympics, arresting a woman for social media posts

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Jacksonville Today

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

The United States and Brazil will meet in the final of the Olympic women's football after claiming contrasting wins in Tuesday's last-four ties against Germany and World Cup holders Spain respectively. Brazil will now at worst match their previous best showing in the Olympic women's football, when they won the silver medal in 2004 and 2008, losing the final on both occasions to the USA in extra time.

USA and Brazil to meet in Olympic women's football final as Spain stunned

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A man awaiting trial for charges stemming from his alleged participation in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol is in custody for threatening statements he made.

Jan. 6 rioter taken into custody after threatening posts targeting Barrett, Garland

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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

As she closes out another award-winning Olympic season, the star gymnast is celebrating with long, flowing, loose curls. Biles posted a selfie of her new look on her Instagram story, in which she's seen smiling while sitting in a vehicle. Her look was paired with glowing neutral makeup, a diamond necklace and small hoop earrings.

Simone Biles closes out Paris Olympics with fresh new hairstyle

Following a victory over Germany, the United States Women’s National Team has reached the final of the Women’s Football Tournament at the 2024 Olympic Games. Emma Hayes has the opportunity to etch her name into the history books with a major title, despite being a mere few months into her tenure. However, the foe is strong, as Brazil continues to grow as a program with impressive performances in the knockout phase. The match will be held in the capital city of Paris at the Parc de Princes, a 47,929 all-seater stadium located in the 16th arrondissement with a Desso GrassMaster® natural reinforced grass surface.

USA vs. Brazil, 2024 Olympic Women’s Tournament Final: Scouting Brazil

PARIS -- A Belgian triathlete who fell ill, causing her team to withdraw from the mixed relay event at the Paris Olympics, said blood tests showed it was a virus that made her sick. Belgium’s Olympic committee announced Sunday that it would withdraw its team from Monday's triathlon mixed relay...

Claire Michel, Olympic triathlete who fell ill after swim in Seine River, says a virus made her sick

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Vice President Kamala Harris and her newly announced presidential running mate made their first campaign appearance in Philadelphia before a large crowd.

Harris introduces her running mate Tim Walz to fired-up Philadelphia crowd

A woman and her son who were once homeless have made it to the 2024 Paris Olympics, where she will be rooting for him as he competes in the 10-kilometer marathon swim event this week, representing Team USA. "It was a 'we' effort … there's so many people involved [along]...

Mom who was once homeless with son gets to watch him compete at Paris Olympics

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Naomi Girma’s stellar defense bolsters USWNT at the Paris Olympics. 'No one can get past her'

In new U.S. coach Emma Hayes' estimation, Naomi Girma is the best defender she's ever seen. “Ever,” Hayes adds for emphasis. Girma has been leading a...

Naomi Girma’s stellar defense bolsters USWNT at the Paris Olympics. 'No one can get past her'

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