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Here’s the biggest news you missed this weekend

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Sun Jul 28 2024

Catch up. Quick.

What happened this weekend? The 2024 Summer Olympics are now in full swing. Vice President Kamala Harris is getting closer to officially clinching the Democratic nomination. And crowds gathered to honor Sonya Massey after body camera video showing an Illinois deputy fatally shooting her inside her home was released.

Here's the biggest news you missed. 👇

Will Harris clinch the Democratic nomination? She just took one step closer

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at The American Federation of Teachers National Convention Thursday, July 25, 2024, in Houston. Harris is visiting Houston as she charges on with her bid for the Democratic presidential nomination after President Joe Biden announced he won't seek reelection.

Vice President Kamala Harris is closing in on officially having the Democratic nomination in the bag.

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A protester stands in front of a Chicago police officer while taking part in a protest following the death of Sonya Massey in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., July 27, 2024.

'Stop the killings': Vigils honor Sonya Massey as outrage builds

Controversy surrounding the shooting of Sonya Massey intensified last week after release of video that captured the gruesome incident.

While clearly favoring her sore left leg, Simone Biles nails her dismount off the uneven bars to finish with the highest overall score in the women's all-around team competition.

Olympic gymnastics recap: Recap, highlights of Simone Biles, Team USA

Simone Biles and the U.S. women's gymnastics team put on quite a show for all the celebrities in the crowd during Olympic qualifying Sunday in Paris.

This combination of pictures created on July 22, 2024 shows US Vice President Kamala Harris arriving for an event honoring National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) championship teams from the 2023-2024 season, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC on July 22, 2024 and former US President and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump standing on stage after accepting his party's nomination on the last day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 18, 2024. Democrats rapidly coalesced around Vice President Kamala Harris on July 22, 2024 as she raced to secure the party's nomination to take on Donald Trump in November in the wake of President Joe Biden's sensational exit. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI and Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKIPATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776178299 ORIG FILE ID: 2162428500

Second presidential debate requirements released: Who will qualify?

ABC News released requirements for the 2024 election presidential debate planned for Tuesday, Sept. 10.

Pictured is an area of 'disturbed weather' over the central tropical Atlantic Ocean on July 26, 2024.

National Hurricane Center tracking low-chance system in the Atlantic

The National Hurricane Center is tracking an 'area of disturbed weather' in the central Atlantic but don't expect it to survive Saharan dust.

Céline Dion performs Édith Piaf's "L'Hymne à l'amour" on the Eiffel Tower during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on July 26, 2024 in Paris.

Céline Dion's Olympics performance renders Kelly Clarkson speechless

Céline Dion made her highly anticipated return to performing amid her stiff-person syndrome battle. She sang "L'Hymne à l'amour" on the Eiffel Tower.

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 27: Robert Downey Jr. speaks onstage at the Marvel Studios Panel during 2024 Comic-Con International at San Diego Convention Center on July 27, 2024 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776175131 ORIG FILE ID: 2163995215

Robert Downey Jr. makes Marvel return as Doctor Doom in 'Avengers'

How do you follow up "Deadpool & Wolverine"? If you're Marvel, you cast Iron Man Robert Downey Jr. as "Avengers" villain Doctor Doom.

Team USA guard Lebron James (6) shoots against Serbia center Filip Petrusev (3) during the third quarter of their Paris Olympics opener at Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France on July 28, 2024.

US men's hoops open Olympics with impressive win over Serbia

Kevin Durant and LeBron James scored a combined 44 points for Team USA, hunting its fifth consecutive gold. See the highlights from their 110-84 win.

Taylor Swift, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds look on prior to the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on October 01, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Taylor Swift's latest endorsement might surprise you

The singer posted a note: "Deadpool and Wolverine is out TOMORROW! Here's where to buy tickets if you like things that are unspeakably awesome."

Chains on the plane that carried alleged drug kingpin Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada to the U.S. on Thursday, July 25, 2024.

Exclusive: Sinaloa Cartel's Zambada taken by force to US, lawyer says

Speaking to USA TODAY, the lawyer said cartel leader was 'jumped,' handcuffed and tied to his plane seat by El Chapo's son as part of deal

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