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$55 million plan to give Notre Dame area a green facelift is part of Paris-wide eco plan

Oct. 15, 2024 21:24 PM EDT

PARIS (AP) — As Notre Dame gears up to reopen its doors in December, Paris is on the verge of a remarkable eco-revival, bringing nature back to the forefront of the City of Light. Beyond restoring the cathedral's iconic spire and medieval charm, the city announced plans Tuesday to...

Paralympic Games end with a Parisian electro-dance party after 2 world records on final day

Sep. 08, 2024 17:09 PM EDT

PARIS (AP) — The Paralympic Games ended Sunday with two world records and a spectacular light show during a closing ceremony dominated by French electronic music Jean-Michel Jarre got the party underway at the Stade de France, coaxing dance moves from athletes, volunteers and...

Paris wants to honor late Ugandan Olympian Cheptegei by naming sports venue after her

Sep. 06, 2024 11:59 AM EDT

PARIS (AP) — The city of Paris wants to honor the late Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei by naming a sports venue after her. The proposal was announced by city mayor Anne Hidalgo on Friday and will be discussed by city officials in October. Cheptegei died on...