Athlon Sports

It was a defensive slugfest on the basketball court, but the United States came out victorious after defeating France 67-66, claiming their 8th straight gold medal. One of the greatest Olympic teams and dynasties of all time. However, the moment that was captured after the victory was one that ...

Sabrina Ionescu's Emotional Encounter With The Bryant Family Captures Hearts Amidst Gold Medal Win

The Associated Press

Follow along for the latest updates from today’s Olympic action, including the women’s basketball final, where host France faces the U.S., and later, the closing ceremony. PARIS (AP) — Diana Taurasi held up six fingers on the medal stand.  No one else measures up: She stands alone in Olympic basketball lore with six gold medals. The 42-year-old American was part of the U.S. women’s team that beat France 67-66 on Sunday, Taurasi’s sixth gold medal, breaking a tie with longtime American teammate Sue Bird for most in Olympic basketball history.

Diana Taurasi wins her record 6th Olympic gold medal as US women's basketball beats France

PARIS — Two-time WNBA champion A’ja Wilson scored 21 points as the United States survived an unexpectedly close contest from host France, winning 67-66 for their eighth straight Olympic gold medal in women’s basketball on Sunday. The U.S. women last lost in Olympic play when they failed...

U.S. women defeat France to capture eighth consecutive basketball gold medal

The Spun

Like many others, Angel Reese was watching Team USA beat France by the slimmest of margins in the gold medal game this morning.  The Americans survived, earning a 67-66 victory and an eighth straight Olympic gold medal. Kahleah Copper's two free throws made it a three-point game with only ...

Angel Reese Reacts To Team USA's Close Win vs. France On Sunday

USA TODAY

The Americans got their eighth straight gold medal. Here are live updates, highlights at more from their game vs. France at the 2024 Olympics.

USA vs. France basketball highlights: American women win 8th straight Olympic gold

The Mirror US

After news broke of Tom Cruise possibly being part of the Paris Olympics closing ceremony, anti-cult activists in France stood firm against the Mission Impossible star

Tom Cruise branded 'a disgrace' by activists ahead of Paris Olympics closing ceremony

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

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.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Another game, another blowout win for Brittney Griner and Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The United States women’s basketball squad is a win away from capturing another Olympic gold after demolishing Lauren Jackson and Australia on Friday, 85-64. The Americans are making success in Paris look ...

Brittney Griner's Eye-Opening Admission About Difficulty Of Olympics

CBS Sports

Wilson was also named to the All-Star Five along with Breanna Stewart

Paris Olympics 2024: A'ja Wilson named women's basketball MVP after leading U.S. to eighth straight gold medal

Louisiana State

Summit, MS

SUMMIT, Miss. (AP) — A police officer was fatally shot Thursday by a person at a traffic checkpoint in a small town in southwestern Mississippi, and the suspected shooter was then killed during an exchange of gunfire with two other officers, the state Department of Public Safety said. The...

Police Officer and 1 Other Person Fatally Shot in Mississippi, 2 Other Officers Wounded

On3.com

Tied with France at halftime of the women’s basketball gold medal game at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Team USA struggled to find a rhythm during the first 20 minutes of action. U.S. assistant coach Kara Lawson, who is the head coach of Duke‘s women’s basketball team, explained what went wrong for the heavy-favorited United States […]
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Kara Lawson blunt about Team USA’s struggles vs. France in Women’s Basketball gold medal game

Colorado State

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David Heitz

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

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

NewsNation

Stewart led a balanced offense as the Americans beat Australia 85-64 on Friday in the semifinals to extend their Olympic winning streak to 60 consecutive games dating back to the 1992 Barcelona Games.

US women’s basketball team advances to gold medal game

Iowa State

Pacific Junction, IA

PACIFIC JUNCTION, Iowa (AP) — Two people were shot and killed at a raceway in Iowa just as a concert was about to begin, authorities said Sunday. The shooting happened Saturday night at the I-29 Speedway in Pacific Junction, roughly 20 miles south of Omaha, Nebraska. An outdoor concert at the venue was about to begin when shots were fired in the parking lot, the Iowa Department of Public Safety said in an online press release.

Two Men Were Shot to Death Before a Concert at a Raceway in Iowa

Wisconsin State

Nevada State

LAS VEGAS (Reuters) -U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris told supporters in Nevada on Saturday she supported eliminating taxes on tips, taking a similar position to her rival Donald Trump in an effort to win over service workers, an important constituency in the state. Harris and her Democratic running mate, Minnesota...

Harris Says She Supports Eliminating Taxes on Tips, Like Trump

Denver, CO

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

A man peacefully sitting with his son in his car in their church parking lot was assaulted by a Denver police officer in June 2019 and will receive a $75,000 settlement. The payoff appears on the Denver City Council agenda for Monday. The item is on the consent calendar. Items on the consent calendar are considered routine and generally pass in a block vote without discussion.

Man hit in face by Denver police officer to receive $75,000 settlement

Fox News

Team USA women's basketball survived a valiant French effort and avoided a massive upset in the gold medal game on Sunday at the Paris Olympics.

Team USA women's basketball hangs on for gold medal, avoids massive Paris Olympics upset

The Morning Hustle

Curry Carries Team USA to Gold Medal In Paris Olympics PARIS—Stephen Curry knocked down 8 three-pointers to lead the Team USA men’s basketball team to its fifth straight gold medal victory. Team USA knocked off France 98-87 Saturday afternoon at the Olympics in Paris. France cut the lead to three at 82-79, but Curry knocked […]
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Curry Carries Team USA to Gold Medal In Paris Olympics

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Brittney Griner Lets Tears Flow During National Anthem After U.S. Women Win Gold

PARIS (AP) — Standing on the medal stand with her third gold medal draped around her neck, Brittney Griner looked at the U.S. flag with tears...

Brittney Griner Lets Tears Flow During National Anthem After U.S. Women Win Gold

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