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Where are the 2026 Winter Olympics? Here's what to know of the next Olympic Games, including dates, locations and more to know:

Where are the 2026 Winter Olympics held? Location, date of next Olympic Games

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Herbie J Pilato

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

PARIS -- Paris has closed out two and a half extraordinary weeks of Olympic sports and emotion with a star-studded show in France’s national stadium. The French capital has handed over hosting duties for the Summer Games to the next city in line: Los Angeles in 2028. Hollywood star...

AP PHOTOS: Paris closes the 2024 Olympics with a final star-studded show

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Puerto Rico activated the National Guard and canceled the start of classes in public schools as forecasters warned that the U.S. territory would be hit by Tropical Storm Ernesto.

Puerto Rico cancels classes, activates National Guard as Tropical Storm Ernesto nears

Invasive sea lamprey populations spiked in the Great Lakes during the pandemic. But scientists are finding new ways to keep their numbers in check.

'Like something out of a horror movie': Scientists tackle invasive sea lampreys in the Great Lakes

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

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National Park Service officials said harsh weather, including wind and rain, have led to erosion and spalling, which occurs when fragments of stone chip or break off.

A geological feature called the 'Double Arch' in southern Utah has collapsed

Los Angeles, CA

CBS LA

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Saturday promised that the city was working to expand public transportation to the point that the 2028 Summer Olympics could be a "no-car" games when they come to town. She says that on top of the new transportation, she would encourage businesses to allow employees to work from home during the 17 days that the games were in the area, hopeful to avoid traffic jams. Bass is currently in Paris with other Los Angeles city officials to participate in the closing ceremonies for the 2024 Summer Olympics, where she will be given the Olympic flag before...

Mayor Bass promises "no-car games" when 2028 Summer Olympics come to Los Angeles

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Paris (AP) — A gallery of highlights on the final day of the Olympics captured by AP photographers at the Paris Games. AP Olympics: https://apnews.com/hub/2024-paris-olympic-games. Follow AP visual journalism: AP Images Blog, Instagram, Twitter.

AP PHOTO: Olympics highlights from Day 16 of the Paris Games

North Carolina State

Town Talks

If you're considering memorializing a relative on your own property in North Carolina, it's important to be aware of the state's regulations regarding home burials and the scattering of ashes.

Can you bury a relative at home in your backyard in North Carolina? Here’s what state law says

Denver, CO

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Some states have passed minimum distance rules for when first responders warn the public to stay back. Journalism organizations say it's really about discouraging bystander video

When police say 'stand back,' these states say how far

The rooftop solar business is a big source of consumer complaints. Prosecutors are investigating sales practices and financing arrangements.

Why the solar industry is working to repair its reputation

NBC News

The 2028 Olympics will be held in Los Angeles and officials say they’re hoping to limit traffic. The committee is aiming for the country’s most climate-conscious games and will make pre-existing Olympic venues only accessible by public transportation. The city will also ask people to work from home. NBC News’ Steve Patterson reports on how organizers plan to make it happen.

Los Angeles rolls out Olympics plans

PARIS -- The Olympics will always have Paris. Next up for the Summer Games: Los Angeles 2028. The baton will be handed from one third-time Olympic host city to another at the closing ceremony Sunday in Paris, and much will be different in four years’ time. New sports will...

After Paris Olympics shined, Los Angeles in 2028 brings new and returning sports, plus a fresh look

NRP's A Martinez talks to Rose Eveleth, host of the new podcast series "Tested," from NPR’s "Embedded" and the CBC in Canada, about the history of sex testing in sports.

2 Olympic gold-medal boxers in Paris faced repeated questions about their gender

Thousands filled the streets of the Serbian capital Belgrade on Saturday to protest plans to mine one of Europe’s largest deposits of lithium. Lithium is a crucial material for electric car batteries.

Why are people in Serbia protesting plans to dig a giant lithium mine?

The Spun

The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France are wrapping up on Sunday, as just a couple of athletic events and the Closing Ceremony remains. Then, it's all eyes on Los Angeles and the 2028 Games. The City of Los Angeles has announced that there will be a no-tolerance policy on cars at the 2028 Summer ...

Los Angeles Reveals Zero-Tolerance Policy For The 2028 Olympics

The famous symbol of fire prevention turns 80. But fire ecologists say that his message is outdated.

80 years ago, Smokey Bear taught Americans about fire safety. Is he still relevant?

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media about the upcoming gold medal matches for the U.S. men's and women's basketball teams and a wrap-up of the Olympic games in Paris.

Saturday Sports: U.S. basketball teams will play for Olympic gold

Many host cities struggle with the financial aftermath of the games for years after the Olympic cauldron is extinguished.

What happens to host cities after the Olympics are over?

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