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The venue that hosted the Olympics equestrian events sits on the estate of Versailles, and the palace can be seen from the grandstand.

At Versailles, a grand Olympic venue dazzles spectators and competitors alike

With the equestrian events in the books, the reviews are in: The temporary grandstand built on the estate of Versailles was "spectacular," "magnificent" and a source of pride for residents of France.

Swifties gather and sing in the city center in Vienna on Thursday. Organizers of three Taylor Swift concerts in the stadium in Vienna this week called them off on Wednesday after officials announced arrests over an apparent plot to launch an attack on an event in the Vienna area such as the concerts.

3rd person arrested over plot targeting now-canceled Taylor Swift shows in Vienna

Austria's interior minister said an 18-year-old was taken into custody Thursday evening in Vienna after allegedly being in contact with the main suspect.

Ndieme Lame, a 57-year-old volunteer for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games navigates a ramp to join a RER train with the help of rail agents, during the 2024 Summer Olympics, on Wednesday in Paris, France.

Paris has become more accessible for disabled. Will it last after the Olympics?

The French capital has tried to improve accessibility for people with disabilities ahead of the Olympics and Paralympics. Challenges remain, however, particularly in the underground Metro system.

Vice President Harris speaks to supporters during a campaign rally at West Allis Central High School on July 23 in West Allis, Wis.

How Harris’ vision for the economy is a twist on Biden’s

Vice President Harris is largely pitching the same economic plan she’s stood behind with President Biden. But it is also becoming clearer what her particular focus will be now that she is the nominee.

What drove last year's surge in Chinese migrants at the southern border?

Republicans, led by former President Donald Trump, claim without evidence that Chinese migrants are spies or drug smugglers. Migrants' accounts tell a different story.

Milton Nascimento and esperanza spalding recorded much of their new album from Nascimento's home in Brazil.

Milton Nascimento and esperanza spalding honor friendship on their new album

Musician esperanza spalding was in college when she became a fan of Brazilian singer Milton Nascimento. Now she's made an album with him.

Clayton Young (L) and Conner Mantz celebrate after placing second and first during the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials — Marathon in February.

Spurred by faith and friendship, two buddies chase marathon medals in Paris

When runners take their places at the starting line of the men's Olympic marathon on Saturday, among them will be two friends and training partners, who have logged thousands of miles together.

The U.S. women's soccer team poses before the start of the quarterfinal match against Japan last Saturday. The USWNT is playing for Olympic gold on Saturday for the first time since 2012.

U.S. women's soccer, reinvigorated by a trio of stars, will play for Olympic gold

The team's trio of star forwards — Mallory Swanson, Trinity Rodman and Sophia Smith — has combined for nine of 10 goals in the Olympics. But they want more: the first U.S. gold medal since 2012.

Gold medals are the big prize in Paris. China and the U.S. are running neck and neck when it comes to gold. But on a per capita basis tiny Australia is punching above its weight.

U.S. leads Olympic medal count in Paris but there's more to the story

The U.S. now has more than 100 Olympic medals, the most of any nation. But there's a bigger story behind the medal count in Paris.

Smokey the bear cub is flown from Santa Fe, N.M., to his new home at the Washington National Zoo in a Piper J-3 Cub by New Mexico Assistant State Game Warden Homer C. Pickens in 1950. The little bear was rescued from a forest fire and named Smokey after the fire prevention symbol of the U.S. Forest Service.

Smokey Bear turns 80 this year. Did he help prevent forest fires?

The longest-running U.S. public service ad turns 80 today. We're taking a look back at Smokey Bear's origin and the evolution of his message.

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