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Rafael Nadal Official Retires After Spain's Davis Cup Loss

CBS Sports Rafael Nadal officially played his last tennis match on Tuesday at the Davis Cup, and it was an emotional goodbye for the sports world. His legendary 23-year career included 22 Grand Slam wins, 92 ATP Tour titles, two Olympic gold medals and as well as a lovable swagger and persona that transcended the sport.

After Water Quality Concerns Canceled Test Runs, Olympic Triathletes Plunge Into The Seine For Relay

Associated Press Olympic triathletes plunged into the Seine River for the mixed relay event Monday after organizers said bacteria levels in the long-polluted Paris waterway were at acceptable levels.

LeBron James Selected As Team USA Male Flagbearer For Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

Associated Press LeBron James has been picked by his fellow U.S. Olympians to serve as the male flagbearer for the Americans in Friday night’s opening ceremony for the Paris Games.

IOC Excludes Russian And Belarusian Athletes From Taking Part In The Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

Associated Press The International Olympic Committee said athletes from Russia and Belarus will not be allowed to take part in the traditional parade at the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics.

France On Strike: Unions Say ‘Non’ To Higher Pension Age

France: Over 1 Million March Against Raising Retirement Age

Associated Press At least 1.1 million people protested on the streets of Paris and other French cities Thursday amid nationwide strikes against plans to raise the retirement age.

France: Over 1 Million March Against Raising Retirement Age

Associated Press At least 1.1 million people protested on the streets of Paris and other French cities Thursday amid nationwide strikes against plans to raise the retirement age.

Eiffel Tower Shuts Off Lights Early As Part Of Initiative To Save Electricity

News On 6 The lights went out early on Friday at one of Paris' most famous landmarks, the Eiffel Tower.

Eiffel Tower Shuts Off Lights Early As Part Of Initiative To Save Electricity

News On 6 The lights went out early on Friday at one of Paris' most famous landmarks, the Eiffel Tower.

Eiffel Tower To Plunge Into Early Darkness Every Night Amid Europe's Looming Energy Crisis

CBS News Every night, the Eiffel Tower lights up Paris' night sky, mesmerizing the hundreds who gather to see the more than 1,000-foot tower glisten in the moonlight. But the worst energy crisis since the '70s has hit amid the continent's hottest summer on record — and now, the iconic monument is going dark early.

Eiffel Tower To Plunge Into Early Darkness Every Night Amid Europe's Looming Energy Crisis

Hurricane Winds, Fierce Storms Leave 8 Dead In France, Italy

Associated Press Violent thunderstorms and hurricane-force winds left at least eight dead Thursday in France and Italy, uprooting trees in Tuscany and on the French island of Corsica and ripping away brick shards from St. Mark’s famed bell tower in Venice. Over 100 boats in the Mediterranean Sea called for emergency help, authorities said.

Hurricane Winds, Fierce Storms Leave 8 Dead In France, Italy

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Trocadero Fountains Near Eiffel Tower In Paris Turned Into Swimming Pool Amid Heatwave

CBS News The Trocadero fountains in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris turned into a swimming pool on Tuesday as tourists and Parisians sought respite from the scorching heat that has struck France and several other regions of Europe.

Trocadero Fountains Near Eiffel Tower In Paris Turned Into Swimming Pool Amid Heatwave

Holocaust Survivors Mark 80 Years Since Mass Paris Roundup

Associated Press Family by family, house by house, French police rounded up 13,000 people on two terrifying days in July 1942, dispatching them to Nazi death camps simply because they were Jewish. Eighty years later, France is honoring the victims, and trying to keep their memory alive.

Holocaust Survivors Mark 80 Years Since Mass Paris Roundup

Seattle's Space Needle Celebrates 60th Anniversary With Painting Contest

Associated Press The Space Needle will be painted “Galaxy Gold” for its 60th anniversary, the original color when the Seattle landmark debuted at the Seattle World’s Fair in 1962.

Seattle's Space Needle Celebrates 60th Anniversary With Painting Contest

Associated Press The Space Needle will be painted “Galaxy Gold” for its 60th anniversary, the original color when the Seattle landmark debuted at the Seattle World’s Fair in 1962.

Eiffel Tower Reopens Top Floor, After Closing Due To The COVID-19 Pandemic

CBS News The top floor of the Eiffel Tower in Paris reopened on Wednesday. Visitors returned to the lower levels last month after France eased coronavirus-related restrictions. Capacity is limited to make sure guests can social distance.

Eiffel Tower Reopens Top Floor, After Closing Due To The COVID-19 Pandemic

9-Year-Old Double-Amputee Walks The Runway At New York Fashion Week

News On 6 Daisy-May Demetre became the first child double-amputee to walk in a show at New York Fashion Week.

9-Year-Old Double-Amputee Walks The Runway At New York Fashion Week

News On 6 Daisy-May Demetre became the first child double-amputee to walk in a show at New York Fashion Week.

Teen Completes Record-Breaking 76-Day Flight Around The World

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A Louisiana teenager flew for 10 ½ hours through a sandstorm over Saudi Arabia, got stuck in the Philippines by typhoons, and set three youth aviation records.

Teen Completes Record-Breaking 76-Day Flight Around The World

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A Louisiana teenager flew for 10 ½ hours through a sandstorm over Saudi Arabia, got stuck in the Philippines by typhoons, and set three youth aviation records.

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