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Olympic events are winding down, but there is still much to go. A highlight from the Paris Games Tuesday: American Gabby Thomas cruised in the 200-meter Olympic final to win her first gold medal.

It's been a busy time at the Paris Olympics for U.S. teams

At the Paris Olympics, the sport of "breaking" makes its debut later this week. For the U.S. athletes, they're prepping for their moment in the spotlight.

U.S. break dancers prepare for their Olympic debut in Paris

A boxing federation claims Khelif failed two unspecified gender tests in recent years. Olympic officials say the tests were illegitimate. Khelif will face China's Yang Liu in Friday's gold medal bout.

Algeria's Imane Khelif, ensnared in political controversy, will box for Olympic gold

Ángel Barajas showed off acrobatic skills as a kid (making the neighbors nervous). This week he became the first Colombian to win an Olympic gymnastics medal for his soaring horizontal bar routine.

Colombia goes gaga over gymnast Ángel Barajas: From fence jumper to Olympic medalist

Big names in fashion are outfitting Olympic teams at the Paris Games. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to "New York Times" critic Vanessa Friedman about how sports and fashion are more interrelated.

Big names in fashion are outfitting Olympic teams at the Paris Games

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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.

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

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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

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Women's beach volleyball is delivering once again at the Summer Olympics in Paris, France on Sunday. The beach volleyball setup is one of the coolest in Olympics history. The stadium, Eiffel Tower Stadium, is directly beneath the Paris, France landmark. It's a breathtakingly beautiful sight. ...

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Weighted infant sleepwear companies say their products are safe and help babies sleep, but some medical experts, safe-sleep advocates and government regulators warn the garments could be dangerous.

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Ten years after the fatal police shooting of Michael Brown, a black teenager in Ferguson, Mo., NPR's Michel Martin talks to the city's new police chief. Troy Doyle has been on the job for a year.

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The National Hurricane Center says Debby is expected to bring hurricane force winds and a major flood threat to the southeastern United States.

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A new study suggests fish may swim together in turbulent water to conserve energy.

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In Palm Springs, Calif., the city is trying to make it right for the families that were literally burned out of their homes to make way for developers.

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While Florida is cleaning up from Hurricane Debby, the storm is still dumping record amounts of rain onto Coastal Georgia and South Carolina.

Debby is expected to continue drenching eastern South Carolina

The internet of animals, it's a global initiative to tag, track and learn about animal movement around the world.

A network dubbed the internet of animals is helping track migrating critters

Bean, who became the second former Major League Baseball player to come out as gay in 1999 before becoming the sport’s senior vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion, has died. He was 60.

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It’s become widely known the last few years that the COVID disease doesn’t take a break from making its presence known. This summer is no exception.

Central Kentucky nurse says summertime bump in COVID is not unusual

The meteor shower creates an opportunity to sit outside at night and watch shooting stars. It's also an opportunity for researchers to do some science.

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ActressMelody Patterson, who died at only 66 in 2015, found fame as eagle-eye shootist Wrangler Jane on ABC TV's 1965-67 military-geared sitcom F Troop, which also starred Ken Berry, Larry Storch and Forrest Tucker.

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Of all the venues at the Paris Olympics, one of the most beautiful is the Grand Palais. It's where U.S. fencers won their first women's team gold.

After Olympic success, U.S. fencers hope to grow interest in the sport back home

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