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The new Michael Phelps may be a Frenchman. Gold medalist Leon Marchand stands with silver medalist Tomoyuki Matsushita, left, of Japan, and bronze medalist Carson Foster, of the United States, following the men's 400-meter individual medley final at the 2024 Summer Olympics on Sunday in Nanterre, France. Matthias Schrader/AP hide caption

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The once-mighty U.S. swim team sinks in early Olympic races, winning only two golds

The once-mighty U.S. Olympic swim team has only won two gold medals so far at the Paris Games. Athletes say the sport has grown more competitive since Americans like Michael Phelps owned the pool.

Elections

She never thought she'd work for Kamala Harris. Now, she considers her a mentor

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She never thought she'd work for Kamala Harris. Now, she considers her a mentor

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Sports

BMX racer overcame personal and professional loss to end up on Paris' starting hill

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BMX Racer Overcame Personal and Professional Loss to End Up on Paris' Starting Hill

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The new Michael Phelps may be a Frenchman. Gold medalist Leon Marchand stands with silver medalist Tomoyuki Matsushita, left, of Japan, and bronze medalist Carson Foster, of the United States, following the men's 400-meter individual medley final at the 2024 Summer Olympics on Sunday in Nanterre, France. Matthias Schrader/AP hide caption

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The once-mighty U.S. swim team sinks in early Olympic races, winning only two golds

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The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday but signaled that rate cuts could come soon if inflation continues to moderate. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images North America hide caption

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The Federal Reserve is getting closer to cutting interest rates

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Environment

One man has been working for a decade to clean up ocean oil leaks from WWII warships

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One man has been working for a decade to clean up ocean oil leaks from WWII warships

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