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Doused by Rain, Paris Opens Its Games With a Boat Party on the Seine
Undeterred by arson attacks on rail lines earlier in the day, the Parade of Nations continued beneath a glittering Eiffel Tower, where Celine Dion belted out a love anthem.1 hr ago -
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How a young boy's shout of "wow" still resonates in the classical music community 5 years on
During a 2019 classical music concert at Symphony Hall in Boston, a 9-year-old boy shouted "wow" at the conclusion of Mozart's Masonic Funeral Music. Five years later, his response still resonates. Steve Hartman has more.1 hr ago -
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Spectacular Opening Ceremony kicks off Paris Olympics
Under tight security, the Olympic Ceremony kicked off the Paris Olympics, with LeBron James and Coco Gauff the flag bearers for Team USA. Hours before the ceremony, sabotage attacks paralyzed France's high-speed train system. Travel for up to ...3 hr ago - Olympics -
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Top Sinaloa cartel leaders, including son of El Chapo, taken into US custody: DOJ
Top Sinaloa cartel leaders, including the son of El Chapo, taken into US custody, the Department of Justice said.3 hr ago -
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Olympics opening ceremony wows rain-soaked Paris crowds
The 2024 Olympics opens with teams parading along the River Seine in boats and performances from Celine Dion and Lady Gaga.3 hr ago - Olympics -
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CNN Heroes Legal Disclosures 2024
Eligibility: In order to be eligible for the CNN Heroes Awards Program (the "Awards Program"), nominees must be at least thirteen (13) years of age or older as of December 11, 2023.9 hr ago -
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France's train network hit by "acts of sabotage" ahead of opening ceremony of Paris Olympics
Hours before the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, France's train network was hit by several coordinated arson attacks, causing widespread disruption. Officials said fires were set at critical spots in an attempt to cut off routes into ...2 hr ago -
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Former FBI agent Peter Strzok reaches $1.2 million settlement with DOJ: Lawyers
Former FBI agent Peter Strzok reaches $1.2 million settlement with DOJ, his lawyers said.2 hr ago -
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Spectacular photos from the Paris 2024 opening ceremony
A selection of eye-catching moments from the opening ceremony for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.3 hr ago -
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Celine Dion lights up Paris with a rousing Eiffel Tower performance
Celine Dion lights up Paris with a rousing Eiffel Tower performance4 hr ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Rail Sabotage Blights an Olympic Moment for France
The arson attacks were carefully planned to cause maximum disruption on a train network so vast it is virtually impossible to fully secure.5 hr ago -
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7/26: CBS News Weekender
Lana Zak reports on former President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyhu's meeting in Florida, the wildfires in California and San Diego's Comic-Con.2 hr ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Opening Ceremony Misses the Boat
The Paris Games began with a new look and sparkled with Celine Dion. But the show suffered from bloat similar to TV’s other spectacles.2 hr ago -
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Celine Dion makes stirring comeback at Olympics
It's the superstar singer's first performance since revealing a serious health condition two years ago.3 hr ago -
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Sonya Massey died by homicide with gunshot to head, autopsy shows
The Sangamon County, Illinois coroner stated Sonya Massey died by homicide with a gunshot to the head6 hr ago -
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Watch the opening ceremony live on NBC and Peacock
Watch every moment of the 2024 Paris Games live on Peacock9 hr ago -
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Silent No More, Harris Seeks Her Own Voice Without Breaking With Biden
The vice president’s expressions of concern for Palestinian suffering marked a shift in emphasis from the president’s statements as she moved to establish herself as the leader of her party.59 min ago - Joe Biden -
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RFK Jr. critical of Biden for "refusing to let go of power"
In an interview with CBS News' Major Garrett, independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed that President Biden "tarred" his "reputation and that career over the past year by refusing to let go of power." He also addressed his ...2 hr ago - Joe Biden -
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Watch: French flag-colored plumes of smoke burst from Paris bridge at Olympics opening ceremony
The colors of the French flag were ejected in a beautiful bouquet from the Austerlitz Bridge in Paris to kick off the opening ceremony. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11.2 hr ago - France -
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Are you feeling grotty all the time?
Why some people are saying they've been ill all year.2 hr ago -
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Climate groups eye Harris' VP pick as campaign gets underway
As Democrats await Harris' vice presidential pick, climate groups are "all in" to help her get elected. ABC News breaks down climate records of her top VP contenders.4 hr ago - Climate -
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Céline Dion performs at Olympic Games Opening Ceremony amid health issues
Céline Dion closed out the opening ceremony with her first performance since she announced her diagnosis with stiff-person syndrome in 2022. Dion performed “L’Hymne à l’amour” by the French singer Édith Piaf, from a stage at the base of the Eiffel ...1 hr ago -
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Former FBI official Peter Strzok reaches $1.2 million settlement with DOJ
Former FBI special agent Peter Strzok reached a $1.2 million settlement with DOJ over claims that it violated his privacy in releasing text messages with another former employee regarding Donald Trump.2 hr ago -
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'Atomic bomb hell must never be repeated' say Japan's last survivors
Victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki believe their horrific past must act as a warning for the future.2 hr ago - Japan -
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Spaceman, Senator, V.P. Pick? Kamala Harris Sizes Up Mark Kelly.
The Arizona senator, a Navy veteran and former astronaut, has an almost impossibly strong political résumé. But an overlooked asset is his expertise on the Southern border.2 hr ago -
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Controversy surrounds French ban on hijab as Olympics get underway
France is facing international criticism from human rights groups for its rule prohibiting female Muslim athletes from wearing the hijab, or headscarves.4 hr ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Obamas Called Kamala Harris After Endorsement. Cameras Rolled.
Calling to offer their endorsement, the former president and first lady sounded like parents in a Lifetime movie talking to their child at summer camp.1 hr ago -
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Vulnerable, messy and bratty: The pop girlies having a moment
Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX and Chappell Roan are all about vulnerable lyrics and existential questions - and it's really working for them.2 hr ago -
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Snoop Dogg on Olympics opening ceremony: 'When you hold the torch, you're a peace messenger'
Snoop Dogg talks to NBC's Mike Tirico about his experience holding the Olympic torch. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11.2 hr ago -
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New details reveal troubled past for deputy charged with murder in Sonya Massey shooting
CBS News has learned that the sheriff's deputy charged with murder in the shooting of Sonya Massey worked for six different law enforcement agencies in four years. He was also discharged from the Army in 2016 for misconduct after receiving a DUI. ...2 hr ago -
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Olympic surfers sleep at sea off coast of Tahiti
The Aranui 5, a mixed passenger and cargo ship, is hosting Olympic surfers for the Paris Games at sea in the pristine waters of French Polynesia.7 hr ago -
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How the U.S. Captured One of Mexico’s Biggest Drug Lords
The improbable arrest of Ismael Zambada García, who for decades had evaded the authorities, at a small airport outside El Paso appears to be a tale of subterfuge and betrayal.2 hr ago -
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2 Sinaloa cartel leaders, including son of "El Chapo," arrested in Texas
Two leaders of the notorious Sinaloa cartel, including one of the sons of the imprisoned drug lord "El Chapo," Joaquín Guzmán López, were apprehended Thursday in Texas. Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, a cofounder of Sinaloa, was lured to Texas by López, ...2 hr ago -
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Trump running mate defends 'childless cat ladies' comment
Donald Trump's vice-presidential candidate says his 2021 comments about Democrats were "sarcastic".4 hr ago - Donald Trump -
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What to know about 'Teflon flu' amid a rise in cases in the US
ABC News' Dr. Darien Sutton discusses the risks of using nonstick pans.5 hr ago -
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Photos: Procession of boats, flags and joyous athletes floats down the Seine
More than 10,000 athletes sailed across the Seine River in a 3.5-mile parade Friday, kicking off the 2024 Paris Games with a spectacular open-air ceremony that showed off the exuberance of this year's competitors and the majesty of the surrounding ...6 hr ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Bullet or Fragment of One Struck Trump’s Ear, F.B.I. Says
The explanation was the most definitive to date after the bureau’s director had earlier suggested the former president might have been hit by shrapnel, igniting a political storm.1 hr ago - Donald Trump -
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Celine Dion performs at Paris Olympics in first return to the stage since 2020
Celine Dion, nearly two years after revealing her stiff-person syndrome diagnosis, belted Edith Piaf's "Hymne à l'amour" as the finale of the four-hour opening ceremony.2 hr ago - Olympics -
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Families pay tribute to four friends killed in crash
Andrei Tudorov, Lyuben Gogov, Narcis Titianu, and Ioan Toma died when their car hit a tree.5 hr ago -
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2024 U.S. Olympic team arrives at Opening Ceremony in Paris
Flag bearers LeBron James and Coco Gauff along with fellow 2024 U.S. Olympic team arrive at the Opening Ceremony. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11.5 hr ago