Paris Olympics underway after soggy opening ceremony
It was a wet start to the 33rd Olympic Summer Games in Paris, with rain drenching spectators and athletes alike. In a first, the opening ceremony was not held in a stadium, but outdoors, allowing for a celebration on Paris’ Seine River.
Here’s what records Simone Biles could break at the Paris Olympics
In her third Olympic appearance at the 2024 Paris Games, decorated gymnastics great Simone Biles could set multiple new records.
Israel orders new evacuations in Khan Younis
Overnight, Israel ordered a new wave of evacuations in Gaza. The military said it will “forcefully operate” against Hamas militants it says are hiding in designated humanitarian zones in the southern neighborhood of Khan Younis. The U.N. says the orders will “significantly destabilize aid operations” in the desperate region.
Wildfires in the western United States
Wildfires are impacting 10 Western states, with 104 uncontained blazes raging. In California, the Park Fire has swallowed an area larger than New York City. One man is in custody on arson charges related to the blaze.
Trump says he has removed last bandage from ear after assassination attempt
Former President Donald Trump told supporters that he had just removed the last bandage from his ear after an assassination attempt two weeks ago, before criticizing on presumptive Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. Earlier in the day, Harris received an endorsement from former President Barack Obama.
How one support group avoids election anxiety
Elections can make people uneasy, even if they don’t otherwise deal with anxiety. One support group helps avoid that feeling by bringing people together to talk it out.
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Renewed call for police reform after woman who called 911 shot in her home
This morning, there are renewed calls for police reform after a deputy shot and killed an Illinois woman who called 911 about a possible intruder in her home. The deputy, since fired, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder charges, and new scrutiny has unveiled his checkered past.
The long history of Paris’ Seine River
The Seine River is an integral part of Paris — and of the 2024 Olympics. Athletes in some swimming events will compete in the river, despite questions about if the river would be safe to race in. Jeff Glor has more.
Homicide investigation after fatal shooting in north St. Louis
ST. LOUIS — A man is dead after a shooting in north St. Louis. Officers responded to the area of North 9th Street, near the intersection of Pine, around 3:30 a.m. on July 27. The area is surrounded by several high-rise buildings. Homicide detectives are currently investigating. At this time, no information about any possible […]
