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The U.S. women's soccer team is golden once more after beating Brazil in a highly anticipated final match at the Paris Olympics on Saturday.A goal from Mallory Swanson, playing in her 100th match for the U.S., in the 57th minute, was the difference between the two rivals.The U.S. was undefeated heading into the game, but Brazil had the best chances early. Brazilian forward Ludmila was alone in front of the goal in the second minute, but her shot went straight into the arms of goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher.Brazil thought they had a goal when Ludmila appeared to score in the 16th...

U.S. women's soccer team beats Brazil 1-0 to win Olympic gold

The Spun

Just three months ago the USWNT named Emma Hayes as the team's manager. After a mere 10 games in charge, she did what neither of her predecessors for the last two Olympic Games could do: Lead the U.S. to a gold medal in soccer. Following the USWNT's 1-0 win over Brazil in the final, the ...

USWNT Coach Emma Hayes Had Great Message About America After Winning Gold Medal

The Mirror US

France's Victor Wembanyama cried watching Team USA celebrate their gold medal as America knocked off the Paris Olympic hosts 98-87 in a memorable basketball final

Victor Wembanyama breaks down in tears after Team USA wins Olympics gold

South Carolina State

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Los Angeles County, CA

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In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

Washington State

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Incident Summary: On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, during the 3m springboard preliminaries at the Olympic Games in Paris, American diver Alison Gibson faced an unfortunate incident that led to a score of 0.0. Competing to secure a place in the semi-finals, the 25-year-old Texas-born athlete experienced a collision with the diving board that significantly impacted her performance.

Heart-Stopping Moment: Alison Gibson’s Dive Ends in Disaster at the 2024 Olympics

Denver, CO

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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.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Colleton County, SC

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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

Larry Brown Sports

Team USA Basketball had perhaps the most predictable post of the year after their gold medal victory. The United States earned Olympic gold in men’s basketball with a 98-87 win over host nation France on Saturday. It marked the fifth consecutive gold in the competition for the U.S. as well as their 17th Olympic gold...
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USA Basketball gets shady with Noah Lyles on social media after Olympic gold win

Sporting News

The Sporting News live tracked updates and highlights from the Olympic women's beach volleyball gold medal match between Canada's Brandie Wilkerson/Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brazil's Ana Patricia Ramos/Eduarda Santos Lisboa.

Canada vs. Brazil beach volleyball results: Ana Patricia, Duda take Olympic gold in chippy three-set title match

Athlon Sports

After a thrilling victory over Serbia, coming back from 13 points entering the 4th quarter, LeBron James went on to accomplish something that has never been achieved before in Olympic basketball. According to StatMamba, James is the only player in Olympic history with 300 points, 125 rebounds, and ...

LeBron James Makes Olympic Basketball History With Unprecedented Achievement

The Associated Press

PARIS (AP) — Marta fought back tears as she exited the Olympic stage one last time. In her 185th appearance for Brazil, spanning six World Cups and six Olympics, the soccer great took one more shot at a major international title on Saturday. Olympic gold eluded her again —...

Brazil great Marta misses out on Olympic gold again as the US stops her once more

USA TODAY

The penultimate day of the 2024 Paris Olympics was a huge one for Team USA, with the men's basketball and women's soccer teams adding gold medals.

Olympics highlights: USA men's basketball, USWNT win gold on busy day at Paris Games

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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Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

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LeBron James named MVP of the 2024 Paris Olympics, leading Team USA to gold with remarkable performances, solidifying his legendary status at 39 years old.

LeBron James Wins 2024 FIBA Olympics MVP

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

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Team USA won gold in soccer, men's basketball and both the men's and women's 4x400-meter relay races during Day 15 of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Olympics Day 15 Results: USA Teams Win Gold

Hinsdale, IL

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My next stop is at an extremely popular restaurant that has one of the best outdoor patios in the suburbs. It also has a hamburger that people are saying tastes just like an “In-N-Out” burger. The restaurant I am talking about is Fuller House in Hinsdale.

The Best “In N Out” Replica burger is in this Popular Hinsdale Restaurant

Los Angeles, CA

USC's Anni Espar and Tilly Kearns have advanced to the women's water polo gold medal game at the Paris Olympics. Espar's Spain team triumphed over the Netherlands in a penalty shootout, ensuring a gold medal opportunity. Meanwhile, Kearns secured a win for Australia against Team USA, which now aims for bronze. This marks yet another instance of USC dominance in Olympic water polo, continuing its legacy of producing gold medalists.

USC Duo Anni Espar and Tilly Kearns Compete for Olympic Gold

The Denver City Council accepted Monday two grants totaling $24.5 million from the state of Colorado to pay for the homeless navigation campus it opened last year. One council member wants answers as to why wraparound services at the campus aren't up and running.

Denver homeless hotel wins $24.5 million grant, experiences wraparound services delay

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Swanson goal propels U.S. to Olympic gold for first time since 2012

The U.S. women’s national team arrived in Paris with its eyes on a gold medal and after six grueling games in 16 days, the young American...

Swanson goal propels U.S. to Olympic gold for first time since 2012

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