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Simone Biles, Team USA earn ‘redemption’ by powering to Olympic gold in women’s gymnastics

American gymnastics star Simone Biles is inside Bercy Arena for the women’s team final. Biles is competing after tweaking her left calf during qualifying. The five-woman US squad of Biles, Sunisa Lee, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey and Hezly Rivera are heavily favored to return to the top of the medal stand after finishing second to Russia at the Tokyo Games three years ago. The Americans will be paired with Italy the runner-up to Biles during all-around qualifying.

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Wander Franco released from jail in Dominican Republic

Video above: Wander Franco arrived in court on Friday TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Wander Franco, who is under investigation for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old, was released Monday from a jail in the Dominican Republic. Franco’s bond was set Friday at 2 million pesos, which is equal to about $34,000. Franco must […]

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Pinellas County deputies investigate death involving alligator

LARGO, Fla. (WFLA) — Pinellas County deputies conducted a death investigation involving an alligator Friday. The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office said that at about 1:50 p.m., deputies were sent to the area of 134th Avenue North and 121st Street after learning of a deceased individual in the area. A representative with the sheriff’s office confirmed […]