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Sunday 08.08.21

It's been 12 days of resilience, anxiety, shattered records and broken dreams at the Olympics -- all in the shadow of a deadly pandemic. Now Tokyo is handing over the Summer Games baton to Paris during the Closing Ceremony, which kicked off at 7 a.m. ET today. Here's what else you need to know to Start Your Week Smart.

By Faith Karimi

Flag bearers of every country make their way to the center of the Olympic Stadium during the Closing Ceremony in Tokyo.

Scientists are watching the new Lambda coronavirus variant that's infected over 1,000 in the US.
A man who allegedly stabbed 10 people in Tokyo said he targeted "any women who looked happy."
A Chicago officer is dead and another is fighting for his life after a shooting during a traffic stop.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is fighting to stay in office as New York Democrats plan impeachment proceedings.
Two men were fatally struck by a train while mourning their brother killed in the same spot.

Well, hello neighbors! Canada reopens its border to the US on Monday for people who are fully vaccinated. Last year, it prohibited Americans from making nonessential visits there because of the coronavirus pandemic. It will allow leisure travel from its southern neighbors starting this week.

Beginning Monday, coronavirus health passes will be required to enter public spaces in France, including bars, restaurants and trains. Thousands have protested the passes, which require proof of vaccination or a recent negative Covid test.

Real estate tycoon Robert Durst is expected to take the stand in his own defense Monday. Durst --- the subject of the HBO crime documentary "The Jinx" -- is charged with killing his friend, Susan Berman, hours before she talked to investigators about the mysterious disappearance of Durst's wife.

Jury selection starts Monday in the federal trial of singer R. Kelly in New York. The disgraced singer was arrested in 2019 on racketeering, sex trafficking and obstruction charges. He faces a series of sex abuse charges in several states.

South African ex-President Jacob Zuma returns to court Tuesday for his long-running corruption trial. Zuma is currently serving a 15-month prison term for contempt of court in a separate case. His imprisonment plunged the nation into chaos, with looting and rioting erupting in major cities.

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Backlash after a brutal killing
The beheading of a diplomat's daughter in an exclusive neighborhood in Pakistan has reignited demand for change in a country accused of failing its women.

AOC special
CNN's first episode of the new series, "Being," airs Monday at 9 p.m. ET. The show features Dana Bash's conversations with people who shape American policy and culture. In the first episode, she speaks to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

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Mexico is suing 11 entities for their part in the drug trade and other crime. What type of entities are implicated in the lawsuit?

A. Pharmaceutical companies.
B. Energy firms.
C. Gun manufacturers.
D. Precious metals mining companies.

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Dance your heart out
Korean pop stars BTS' song, "Permission to Dance," is also the inspiration for their latest dance challenge. It's all about casting your worries aside and moving your body to their bouncy, catchy tunes after a tough year. (Click here to watch)