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Sports fans and spectators gather at Club France – a fan zone dedicated to French athletes - in Paris to celebrate the last day of the Games Sunday as the Olympics come to an end on Sunday. "There was so much skepticism going in, but as soon as the Games started, that kind of switched, flicked and people were so excited and that was helped by Club France”, FRANCE 24’s Leo McGuinn said.

Paris overcomes 'skepticism', celebrates last day of Games at Club France

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Stephen Nedoroscik, who has affectionately been nicknamed Pommel Horse Guy by the internet, is more than just a bronze medalist at the Paris Olympics. He is also a cat dad. And after we learned about his kitty, Kyushu, we knew that this gymnast was going to be a Dog O'Day favorite.

Stephen Nedoroscik reveals the first thing he plans to do when he gets home from the Paris Olympics

France defended its Olympic gold medal in men's volleyball on Saturday after winning three sets in a row and beating Spain. Meanwhile the French basketball team are hoping to win its first gold against the US, which have won every edition since 2008. FRANCE 24's Leo McGuinn reports.

Paris Olympics: France defend men's volleyball title

As the Paris Olympics come to an end Sunday, NGOs who have accused the French government of carrying out a social cleanup in Paris voice concerns over the fate of the homeless in the capital. Authorities have cleared out migrant and homeless encampments for months leading up to the Games, moving up to 5,000 people to other regions.

Paris homeless face uncertain fate as Games wrap up

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In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

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

Standout style moments shone both on and off the court. From the opening ceremony to the closing, athletes, spectators, and celebrities have been showcasing their Paris Olympics style. The games have historically served as one of the biggest stages in both fashion and sports. From the intricate uniforms to the spectator style showing their support for their home country, it is interesting to see the different style choices for those present.

Here's Who Was Best Dressed During The 2024 Paris Olympics

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The U.S., which became the first country to top 3,000 Olympic medals during the 2024 Summer Games, earned more medals in Paris than it did in Tokyo. Athletes from the U.S. took home 126 total medals this year, topping China (91), Britain (65) and France (64). China had been ahead in the race for gold throughout much of the games, but China and the U.S. both earned 40 apiece by the end of the games. In addition to 40 gold medals, the U.S. won 42 silver and 44 bronze medals. While the U.S. won the most medals, it isn't home to this...

How the U.S. did in the Paris Olympics compared with previous Summer Games

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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

Ethiopia's Tamirat Tola broke the Olympic record to win the men's marathon on Saturday as Victor Wembanyama's France hoped to topple the mighty USA in a dream basketball final. FRANCE 24's James Vasina reports.

Ethiopia's Tamirat Tola breaks Olympic record to win men's marathon

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From Simone Biles bowing down to her biggest rival on the podium to that viral surfing celebration, here’s how some of the best Olympic images were created

Shoot like a pro: how the best photos of the Paris Olympics were taken

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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

The ceremony began in the Tuileries Gardens where French quadruple gold medallist swimmer Leon Marchand -- one of the home heroes of the Games -- extinguished the cauldron and took the flame in a lantern to the stadium. With Los Angeles hosting the next Olympics in 2028, the ceremony will...

Paris Olympics closing ceremony underway

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PARIS (Reuters) - The United States topped the medals table at the Paris Olympics with 40 golds after the final title was decided on Sunday, finishing above China only by virtue of their 44 silvers.

Olympics-United States top medals table at end of Paris Olympics

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The flavor combos in this will blow your mind! At only 20 minutes from start to finish, that's a dinner winner in my book! Here's all you'll need to make it (4 servings):. 1 Tbl light soy sauce (I like Shoyu)

Garlic Shrimp with Browned Butter Honey Sauce

Maybe it's just me, but it's not summer until I get to eat crab cakes! Don't let this recipe intimitate you! It's really not difficult, just takes a little bit of prep time in the fridge.

Delicious Crab Cakes!

Elusive street artist Banksy on Sunday unveiled a new artwork in London, depicting a shoal of fish on a police sentry box, his seventh animal-themed piece to surface in the British capital over the last week. Previous works include dark silhouette images of a goat, elephants, monkeys, a wolf, pelicans and a cat.

Street artist Banksy unveils animal-themed artwork in London

Bach, who has led the Olympic movement since 2013, told a session of IOC members on Saturday that he will not seek to remain in charge for a third term. "New times are calling for new leaders," the 70-year-old German lawyer said. Coe, whose third and final term as athletics...

Coe to give IOC presidency tilt 'serious thought'

Hollywood star Tom Cruise delivered stardust at the closing ceremony on Sunday evening -- and a link with the next Games in Los Angeles -- by abseiling into the national stadium. The "Mission Impossible" star descended on a wire in front of 71,500 spectators, grabbed the Olympic flag and jumped...

France bids reluctant farewell to dazzling Paris Olympics

The Northern Irishman will miss this week's event in West Virginia and is eligible to return to competition in Chicago next month. At the LIV event in Nashville in June, McDowell used a decongestant which included the banned substance R-methamphetamine. "Ahead of LIV Nashville, I was struggling with severe congestion...

Paris Olympics: A look at the Games' highlights

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