LIVE: Olympics Closing Ceremony and Day 16 wrap-up
Rio 2016
The last day of Olympic action is coming to a close in Rio. With flag-bearer Simone Biles, Team USA is gathering at Rio's Maracana stadium to extinguish the Olympic flame and end the 31st Olympic Games. Hit ⚡️Follow to receive all of the action directly in your timeline starting at 7/6c.
The potential First Husband and Lady share their cookie recipes
Today 36 minutes ago
Every four years, Family Circle Magazine invites the presidential candidates' spouses to share their family cookie recipes, before judging them in a poll that has helped predict 5 of the last 6 presidents. Which cookie recipe would you try?
J.K Rowling speaks out against 'voluntourism'
Celebrity 27 minutes ago
After being asked to retweet an appeal from a charity that offers volunteers 'experiences' in an orphanage, the author has spoken out against voluntourism.
15 brutally honest confessions from introverts
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Don't underestimate the introverts in your life, because despite being quiet, they usually have plenty to say. Check out #ConfessionsOfAnIntrovert.
RIP Stu Pickles 😭
In Memoriam This morning
Actor Jack Riley has died age 80. Riley was known for voicing the character of Stu Pickles in 90s cartoon Rugrats, as well as numerous other comedy TV and film roles. He died on Friday in Los Angeles after succumbing to pneumonia and infection following a long illness.
Did you know Chloë Sevigny was almost on OITNB?
Q&A 2 hours ago
Natasha Lyonne and Chloë Sevigny took some time out to answer questions about their new horror film, Antibirth, and let fans in on some cool info, like the fact that Chloë was offered a part on Orange is the New Black, and that people should *probably* not use the movie Antibirth as sex ed for their kids. Check out the Q&A!
Carmelo Anthony delivers emotional post-Olympic interview
Rio 2016 1 hour ago
After his team won the gold in men's basketball, a teary-eyed Carmelo Anthony announced the end of his Olympic career and discussed the state of affairs in America.
Mongolian wrestling coaches strip in protest
Rio 2016 4 hours ago
In the men's 65kg freestlye wrestling match between Ikhtiyor Navruzov of Uzbekistan and Ganzorigiin Mandakhnaran of Mongolia, Mandakhnaran's coaches disagreed with a call made by judges, and decided that stripping down to their skivvies was the best way to express their contention.
U.S. runner falls at marathon finish line, does some pushups
Rio 2016 Earlier today
It's not easy to make a fall at the finish line look cool. But Team USA's Meb Keflezighi pulled it off on Sunday to seal his grueling 26.2 mile race in Rio.
This weekend's new movies were no match for Suicide Squad
Movies 5 hours ago
Suicide Squad won the U.S. box office for the third weekend, despite competition from new films Ben-Hur, War Dogs and Kubo and Two Strings.
Rudy Giuliani pushes Hillary Clinton's secret illness theory
Election 2016 This morning
In an interview on Fox News Sunday, the former New York City mayor called out multiple news outlets for not reporting on speculation that Hillary Clinton is hiding a secret illness. Host Shannon Bream said it's "speculation at best," but Giuliani suggested that online videos are clear enough.
Team USA takes 🏅 in men’s basketball
Rio 2016 21 minutes ago
Team USA beat Serbia by 30 points, bringing home the final gold medal of the 2016 Olympic Games. This is the third consecutive Olympic gold win for the USA men's basketball team.
USA
96
SRB
66
Final
Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte threatens to leave the U.N.
World News 3 hours ago
The newly-elected president of the Philippines has been making headlines with his fervent takedown of drugs in the country, which has resulted in hundreds of deaths. Since then, the United Nations has slowly stepped in with Duterte refusing to back down.
Kyle Snyder becomes the USA's youngest wrestling 🏅 medalist
Rio 2016 3 hours ago
The 20-year-old Ohio State wrestler defeated Azerbaijan's Khetag Gazyumov in men's 97kg freestyle wrestling on Sunday, becoming the youngest wrestling gold medalist in U.S. Olympic history.
Rio hit by stormy weather ahead of closing ceremony
Rio 2016 58 minutes ago
Stormy weather has hit Rio at the worst possible time, just before the closing ceremony for the Olympic Games.
Conor McGregor beats Nate Diaz in gruelling match
UFC Last night
The Irishman defeated Diaz in a tight 48-47, 47-47, 48-47 victory.
Who's taking the titles at WWE Summerslam?
Wrestling
Tonight's card: Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor Dolph Ziggler (c) v Dean Ambrose Sasha Banks (c) v Charlotte Randy Orton v Brock Lesnar John Cena v AJ Styles Rusev (c) v Roman Reigns The Miz (c) v Apollo Crews The New Day (c) v Gallows and Anderson Sheamus v Cesaro Enzo Amore and Big Cass v Chris Jericho and Kevin Owens Natalya, Alexa Bliss and TBA v Carmella, Naomi and Becky Lynch
This week in church signs
Today This morning
Whether they are meant to inspire, amuse or make a statement, the messages outside places of worship often get people's attention.
What happens when your cat makes a weird noise? 😼
Animals This morning
Twitter user @SarahHollowell has a brilliant story about what happens when cat-newbies hear odd sounds from their new kitty friends.
Alabama, Clemson lead the way in preseason AP poll
NCAA Football This morning
The defending national champions along with the Clemson Tigers take the 1 and 2 spots in The Associated Press' preseason Top 25 poll. Sports journalists cast their votes to determine the official rankings. See if your team made the cut.