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Trump is awarding Tiger Woods the Presidential Medal of Freedom

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Trump to award Tiger Woods with the Presidential Medal of Freedom

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President Donald Trump said Monday that he'll award golfer Tiger Woods with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, after Woods won his fifth Masters title over the weekend.

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Live footage at Notre Dame one day after massive fire damages cathedral

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Live footage at Notre Dame one day after massive fire damages cathedral

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After a 66-year ban, South Korea legalizes abortion.

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South Korea to legalize abortion after 66-year ban

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South Korea's 66-year abortion ban must be lifted by end of 2020 the country's Constitutional Court ruled Thursday, in a major win for pro-choice advocates.

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She collected $400,000 in a GoFundMe scam. Now she faces 4 years in prison

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A New Jersey woman faces four years in state prison for her role in scamming more than $400,000 from GoFundMe donors, claiming to be collecting money for a homeless man in Philadelphia.

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Notre Dames's golden altar glows after massive fire Monday.

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Its iconic twin bell towers remained visibly intact as a symbol of hope that from the ashes Notre Dame could be rebuilt after an inferno engulfed the iconic cathedral.

Inside, amidst the rising smoke and rubble, the golden altar cross was seen glowing as firefighters made their way into the fire-ravaged cathedral to survey the damage.

"Notre Dame was destroyed but the soul of F rance was not," Michel Aupetit, archbishop of Paris said on RMC radio.

The 12th-century church is home to relics, stained glass and other works of art of incalculable value, and is a leading tourist attraction. Its organ dates to the 1730s and was constructed by Francois Thierry.

Paris Deputy Mayor Emmanuel Gregoire described authorities' "enormous relief" at salvaging pieces such as the Crown of Christ, which were quickly transported to a "secret location" by officials after the fire.
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The Rose windows - a trio of immense round stained-glass windows over the cathedral's three main portals that date back to the 13th center, were also saved, Aupetit told reporters.

At dawn, the twin 226-feet towers - immortalized in Victor Hugo's 1831 novel "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" - swarmed with building specialists and architects, looking tiny from the ground as they conducted analysis.

Paris firefighters declared success Tuesday morning, saying the fire had been extinguished and that workers extinguishing any smoldering residues.

"The task is - now the risk of fire has been put aside - about the building, how the structure will resist," said Junior Interior Minister Laurent Nunez in front of the cathedral.
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An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the blaze, which Paris prosecutors said was being treated as an accident right now. Officials said the fire was possibly a result of the restoration work taking place at the global architectural treasure.

"Nothing suggests that it was a voluntary act," Remy Heitz said outside the Gothic cathedral on Tuesday.

Paris firefighters' spokesman Gabriel Plus said "the whole of the roof has been devastated... a part of the vault has collapsed, the spire is no more."

Dramatic video from Monday showed heavy flames engulfing the center spire as it came crashing down. The sight stopped pedestrians in their tracks along the Seine River, which passes under the cathedral.

"I hope I will see that cathedral again in my lifetime and that I will celebrate a mass there. I'm 67 now and if all goes well, even if it takes 10 years, I will be 77 and still able to do it," Monsignor Patrick Chauvet, the rector of Notre Dame, told France Inter radio.
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President Emmanuel Macron called it a "terrible tragedy" and vowed to rebuild the cathedral that he called "a part of us."

Meanwhile, three of France's richest businessman - Bernard Arnault, Francois-Henri Pinault and his billionaire father Francois Pinault - have pledged nearly $340 million to help finance repairs.

A statement from Francois-Henri Pinault said "this tragedy impacts all French people" and "everyone wants to restore life as quickly as possible to this jewel of our heritage."

Pope Francis said in an early morning tweet that the world unites "in prayer with the people of France."

"Today we unite in prayer with the people of France, as we wait for the sorrow inflicted by the serious damage to be transformed into hope with reconstruction. Holy Mary, Our Lady, pray for us," he wrote.

The chief architect of Cologne cathedral said it could take decades to repair the damage caused to the Notre Dame.

Peter Fuessenich, who oversees all construction work for the Gothic cathedral in the German city, told broadcaster RTL on Tuesday that "it will certainly take years, perhaps even decades, until the last damage caused by this terrible fire will be completely repaired."

Meanwhile, a representative of one of the five companies which had been hired to work on renovations to the Notre Dame cathedral's roof says "we want more than anyone for light to be shed on the origin of this drama."
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Julien le Bras' company has 12 workers involved in the refurbishment, though none were on site at the time of the fire.

Le Bras insisted that "all the security measures were respected," and "workers are participating in the investigation with no hesitation."
The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Notre Dame's golden altar cross seen glowing as images emerge from inside showing fire-ravaged cathedral

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Its iconic twin bell towers remained visibly intact as a symbol of hope that from the ashes Notre Dame could be rebuilt after an inferno engulfed the iconic cathedral. Inside, amidst the rising smoke and rubble, the golden altar cross was seen glowing as firefighters made their way into the fire-ravaged cathedral to survey the damage.

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She collected $400,000 in a GoFundMe scam. Now she faces 4 years in prison

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A New Jersey woman faces four years in state prison for her role in scamming more than $400,000 from GoFundMe donors, claiming to be collecting money for a homeless man in Philadelphia.

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Almost 350 million dollars pledged to give back the 800+ year old cathedral.

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At least 300 million euros ($339 million) have been pledged so far to help rebuild the Notre Dame Cathedral, which nearly burned to the ground on Monday.

French billionaire Bernard Arnault and his conglomerate LVMH have pledged 200 million euros, according to The Associated Press, and François-Henri Pinault, another French billionaire, said he and his family would donate 100 million euros, according to Buzzfeed.

Before the fire, an estimated investment of 150 million euros over three decades likely would've been required for restoration work on the massive church, a group called Friends of Notre Dame told ABC News. Authorities in Paris had been concerned about raising the funds. Total repair costs following the devastating fire aren't yet known.

Construction on Notre Dame began in 1163 and lasted about a century. It officially was completed in 1345.

An architecture professor at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, told ABC News it may take five to seven years for the cathedral just to recover from the blaze.

"The original building took over 100 years to actually come together, piece by piece," Krupali Krusche said in an interview. "It will be done. But a recent project in Europe of that scale has taken up to 10 years to produce."

Although largely famous for its ornate exterior stonework, most of the cathedral's interior was wood, which fed the flames like a "cooker," she added. But even masonry that survived the fire may be terribly damaged.

"Once a fire starts in the center or the heart of the building, it's pretty easy to, you know, completely take away the core of the building," Krusche explained. "And this situation was that of a cooker, basically, where you're getting the fire in the heart of the plate, and it starts growing and growing. The flames went very high yesterday ... and engulfed the whole heart of the of the church."

The fire, reported to be extinguished early Tuesday, was battled by some 500 firefighters.

"They are fighting with courage and determination. Your country thanks you," French President Emmanuel Macron said late Monday. The fire, he added, is a "terrible tragedy," and he vowed, "This cathedral ... we will rebuild it."

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$339 million pledged to rebuild Notre Dame after fire nearly destroys Paris landmark

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At least 300 million euros ($339 million) have been pledged so far to help rebuild the Notre Dame Cathedral, which nearly burned to the ground on Monday. French billionaire Bernard Arnault and his conglomerate LVMH have pledged 200 million euros, according to The Associated Press, and François-Henri Pinault, another French billionaire, said he and his family would donate 100 million euros, according to Buzzfeed.

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Police in Canada are looking for a man who posed as a delivery man and shot a woman with a crossbow

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Canadian police are looking for a suspect who posed as a delivery person and shot a woman with a crossbow

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The woman will be in a "recovery phase for the rest of her life" after she was shot point-blank, authorities said.

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A Florida man was arrested for putting his urine into a squirt gun and squirting a woman

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A Florida man was arrested Saturday after allegedly using a squirt gun to shoot his urine at a woman walking her dog past his home in Gulfport, which is outside Tampa.
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Seventy-one-year-old Joel William Benjamin was taken into custody and charged with one count of misdemeanor battery for squirting a woman "several times" with a water gun that contained his own urine at around 9:30 p.m., the Tampa Bay Times reported.

Police said Benjamin allegedly admitted to shooting his bodily fluids at the woman and told officers he'd "do it again" when asked, WFLA reported. The Pinellas County Sheriff's arrest report, which was posted online by The Smoking Gun, stated the incident "did not cause bodily harm" to the victim.
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Benjamin was booked into the Pinellas County Jail on a $500 bail, posted bond and was released.

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Florida man squirts urine at woman walking dog, says he'd 'do it again,' police say

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A Florida man was arrested Saturday after allegedly using a squirt gun to shoot his urine at a woman walking her dog past his home in Gulfport, which is outside Tampa.

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Sleep is something that everyone wants more of, but recent studies could show you might not want to sleep too much

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Wake up, America: You're fooling yourself about sleep, study says

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When it comes to getting a good night's sleep, Americans aren't very good at separating myths from facts, a new study finds.

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Authorities in Atlanta are searching for a gambler they say stole $7,900 in cash earlier this month from a gambling machine at a Shell gas station.

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Authorities in Atlanta are searching for a gambler they say stole $7,900 in cash earlier this month from a gambling machine at a Shell gas station.

The incident occurred at 2 a.m. on April 6, according to a Fox 5 Atlanta report. The suspect could be seen reaching into what looks like a variation of a slot machine, police said. A store clerk reported the incident to police.

The suspectwas described by police as skinny with a low haircut. He was wearing a gray dress shirt and gray pants.

Authorities are asking the public to identify the suspect and said to call 404-577-8477 with any details.

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Suspect caught on camera stealing thousands from gambling machine, Atlanta cops say

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Authorities in Atlanta are searching for a gambler they say stole $7,900 in cash earlier this month from a gambling machine at a Shell gas station. The incident occurred at 2 a.m. on April 6, according to a Fox 5 Atlanta report.

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University student dies after plunging 100 feet off cliff in Ozark National Forest

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Man disguised as a delivery man shot a lady with a crossbow.

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The woman will be in a "recovery phase for the rest of her life" after she was shot point-blank, authorities said.

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The current generation corvette will end in June and a new generation called the C8 will be put into production. It will be revealed on July 18th of this year. It was announced at a charity event for 9/11 Firefighters and first responders.

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After decades of speculations, concepts, and renderings, a mid-engine version of everyone's favorite American sports car, the Chevrolet Corvette, is finally on its way. This evening, Chevrolet officially acknowledged that the car is real, and told us when we'll see it in person.

The C8 Corvette Will Officially Debut on July 18, 2019

Chevy posted this image to Instagram on the evening of April 11th. It's the first official acknowledgement that the mid-engine Corvette is real, and the date on the side corresponds with Chevy's teaser webpage for the upcoming 'Vette. It's official: We'll see this thing for real on July 18th.

General Motors CEO Mary Barra announced the C8's debut at a charity event in New York City honoring firefighters and first responders killed in the attack on the World Trade Center on September 11th, 2001.

The automaker also tweeted a link to a page on its website, confirming the debut date:

Chevy didn't give any further details aside from the debut date, but the automaker did publish its first official photos of a mid-engine 'Vette prototype cruising around New York City:

It Could Start Between $60,000 and $70,000

Hagerty reports that the C8 will start in the $60,000 to $70,000 range, where it'll be equipped with a new version of the current Corvette's naturally aspirated LT1 6.2-liter V-8. This engine, likely dubbed LT2, should make around 500 horsepower-up from the LT1's 460 horsepower.

It Could Get a Fancy New V-8

A 500-hp V-8, good though that may be, is only where things should start. Hagerty thinks that Chevy is working on a twin-turbo overhead-cam V-8 for the C8, possibly with a flat-plane crankshaft.

An All-Wheel Drive Hybrid (!) Is a Possibility

In an August 2016 report, the Detroit News said the mid-engine Corvette is codenamed "Emperor," and that a hybrid version could be in the pipeline. Speaking to the Detroit News, Bob Lut z speculated that the mid-engine Corvette could have a small battery and electric motor to decrease fuel consumption and enable all-wheel-drive. Over at Hagerty, Sherman reports the same thing, adding that an electric motor driving the front wheels would replace the front trunk in base C8 models.

It Might Be Dual-Clutch Only

While GM has filed a patent for a clutch-by-wire system that replaces the traditional hydraulic master- and slave-cylinder mechanism with an electronic actuator, many signs point to the C8 being a dual-clutch only affair.

Back in 2016, our colleagues at Car and Driver reported that the C8 would use a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox sourced from Tremec. Of its seven speeds, the top three are overdrives, and Tremec says it can handle 9000 rpm input speed and 664 lb-ft of torque.

Car and Driver argues that Chevy will only offer this Corvette with one gearbox to reduce cost and complexity, but a world without a manual-transmission 'Vette is hard to imagine. Still, a dual-clutch would be a big improvement over the current Corvette's eight-speed auto.

It Will Have an Interesting Engine Cover

Chevy's first mid-engine Corvette is a prime chance for Chevrolet to innovate. A recent patent application shows that the engine cover is a design that Chevrolet has spent a lot of time innovating. The design has been made to aid cooling, which might be why the rear of the car has been covered so much in testing. See full details here.

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Hey look, it has a key!

It Might Have a Targa Roof

Looking at a batch of photos of the C8 Corvette testing on the Nürburgring, our colleagues at Car and Driver noticed something interesting -two distinct cut lines on the roof. They speculate that the mid-engine 'Vette has a removable roof panel. That's not the world's biggest surprise, as all Corvettes since the late 1960s has featured pop-out roof panels-save for the C5 Z06 and fixed-head coupe, and the C6 Z06 and ZR1.

We're not sure if this means Chevy won't do a conventional convertible version of the Corvette, but that's hard to believe. Then again, this car breaks with a lot of traditions

It's Going Racing, Possibly with V-6 Power

While prototypes are out on public roads doing testing now, the racing version of the C8 spotted at Road America getting ready for the 2020 season. As with all Corvette race cars dating back to the C5-R, the C8.R will be built by Pratt and Miller and entered into the IMSA WeatherTech Series. A run at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2021 is possible, too.

Audio from the C8.R's test sessions reveal a car that sounds quite different than the thundering C7.R, leading us to wonder if this car has a V-6, or perhaps a flat-plane V-8.

It's Been a Long, Long Time Coming

There have been rumors about Chevrolet developing a mid-engine Corvette for half a century. Indeed, Chevy has built a number of mid-engine concepts through the years, only to abandon them somewhere in development.

The first official prototype (pictured above) was revealed all the way back in 1970, and it was nearly production ready. In 1986, GM showed off the Corvette Indy, complete with a mid-mounted twin-turbo V-8 and all-wheel-drive. Then, in 2002, Cadillac revealed the stunning Cien concept at the Detroit Auto show. In between the Cien's axles, behind the passengers, was a 7.5L V-12 with 750 horsepower. It wasn't branded as a Chevy, but industry watchers took it as a sign that GM wanted to do something big.

In 2004, it was decided that the Corvette had reached the limit of grip with the traditional front engine, rear-wheel-drive layout. As legendary GM product guy and R&T contributor Bob Lutz explains, the design team got as far as constructing two full-scale clay models, a Corvette and the equivalent Cadillac XLR, both with the engine in the middle. Sadly, the recession of 2008 (and GM's eventual government bailout) caused the automaker to put a hold on, and eventually cancel, this mid-engined Corvette project.

Now, development on the C7's replacement has begun, and rumor has it, a mid-engine variant is in the works. Mark Reuss, head of Global Product development at GM, says that the C8 will be "revolutionary." To some Corvette watchers, that can only mean one thing: a

It's Going to Take the Fight to the 911 Turbo S

Our spy photographers caught three mid-engine Corvette prototypes testing in southwest Michigan alongside a Porsche 911 Turbo S in 2017. The Corvette and 911 have always been rivals, but benchmarking a Turbo S indicates that Chevy is trying to make a true everyday supercar.

The Design Would Be Pretty Different

Since the engine is going to be sitting behind the cabin, the car will look quite different from the traditional Corvette layout. Just check out these spy photos for proof.

A mid-engine layout would give the Corvette very different proportions than we're used to, but it does appear that some trademark styling details are present. The roofline and windshield look distinctly Corvette, for example,

The Performance Will Be Even Better

The only reason the Corvette would switch to a mid-engined layout is for performance. Engineers at GM understand that there is a limit to how much power a front-engine supercar can put down, and how much cornering grip it can achieve. Although the current Corvette is a fantastic sports car, it's inherently held back by its front-mid-engine layout. With the engine in the middle, the car's weight distribution can be optimized, with turn-in and corner holding capabilities benefitting as a result.

The mid-engine Corvette has long seemed like a fantasy, a daydream promoted by automotive journalists, Corvette loyalists, and those who want to see an American automaker finally build a direct competitor to the likes of Ferrari and Lamborghini. Recent evidence suggests that this wish could finally come true. While we're hesitant to call it a sure thing, we think there's a strong likelihood it could happen. And we can't wait to get our hands on it.

It Could Be Called Zora

A member of the mid-engine Corvette forum recently discovered that Chevrolet has begun to trademark the name "Zora" in several different countries, including the US, the UK, China, Japan, and Australia. If you're not familiar with the name, Zora Arkus-Duntov was the GM engineer responsible for much of the early Corvette's development, engineering, and racing success. He worked on the Corvette program from 1953 up until his retirement in 1975 at the age of 81 years old. Though he didn't create the car, he's known throughout the car world as the "father of the Corvette." It's worth noting he was also a successful racing driver, taking class victories in the 1954 and 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Hagerty speculates that the "Zora" name will be reserved for a high-performance version of the C8, while spy photos from indicate that a version could retain the Stingray name of the base C7.

Here It Is Testing in California

This video, shot by Driven Car Reviews on YouTube, shows a fleet of five mid-engine Corvette prototypes testing in the snow-covered mountains of California. The cars were joined by two C7-generation Corvettes (a coupe and a convertible), as well as a last-gen naturally aspirated Porsche 911 Carrera S.

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After decades of speculations, concepts, and renderings, a mid-engine version of everyone's favorite American sports car, the Chevrolet Corvette, is finally on its way. This evening, Chevrolet officially acknowledged that the car is real, and told us when we'll see it in person.

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Zion Williamson has had the best year of his life. Duke has had one of the best teams in duke history coming close to the 1988 to 1992 duke team. Duck has finally declared to enter the draft, so did 3 other duke members.

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Duke freshman Zion Williamson, the consensus player of the year, made it official Monday, declaring his eligibility for the NBA draft.

Widely projected as the top overall pick in the June draft, Williamson made his announcement on Instagram, saying it had been the "best year" of his life and thanking those who helped make his dream a reality.

The 6-foot-7, 285-pound Williamson captivated all of college basketball with his freakish, once-in-a-generation athleticism, his energy at both ends of the floor and his omnipresent charisma.

Williamson, 18, averaged 22.6 points and 8.9 rebounds per game while ranking second nationally by shooting 68 percent. He is rated the No. 1 prospect in ESPN's rankings. He won the Wooden Award and the Naismith Award and was named player of the year by the Associated Press and the U.S. Basketball Writers Association.

He became the face of college basketball this season, routinely coming up with at least one highlight-reel play or show-stopping dunk per game.

On May 14, the NBA will hold its lottery to determine which team has the right to draft Williamson.

Here are the NBA draft lottery odds now that the season is over.

As many as six sneaker companies, from Nike to Anta, are expected to make offers to the expected No. 1 overall pick, potentially putting him in a class with LeBron James and Kevin Durant.

Williamson's decision to turn pro came as no surprise. He spent the season greeting NBA chatter with a playful wink and a knowing nod.

He said it would be "dope" to play on a hypothetical New York Knicks team with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant. Upon learning that LeBron James and Stephen Curry were talking about him during All-Star Weekend, he responded by saying that he is "hoping to be there competing against them next year."

During his lone college season, Williamson helped the Blue Devils earn the No. 1 ranking in the final AP Top 25 and the top overall seed in the NCAA tournament. Duke was knocked out by Michigan State in the East Regional final.

Now that Williamson is headed to the NBA, one key subplot to follow is which sneaker company will land his endorsement.

In one of the biggest moments of the season, Williamson blew out his left Nike shoe -- the PG 2.5, the signature shoe of Oklahoma City star Paul George -- and sprained his right knee in the opening minute of what became a lopsided home loss to rival North Carolina.

The impact was immediate: Nike's stock price took a hit the next day, and the shoe company sent a team of representatives to Duke's campus to investigate. When Williamson returned roughly three weeks later for the ACC tournament, he wore a pair of modified size-15 Nikes from Irving's signature line.

Williamson joins RJ Barrett and Cam Reddish as classmates headed to the pros after one season. Point guard Tre Jones said he will return to school for his sophomore year.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Duke freshman Zion Williamson, the consensus player of the year, made it official Monday, declaring his eligibility for the NBA draft. Widely projected as the top overall pick in the June draft, Williamson made his announcement on Instagram, saying it had been the "best year" of his life and thanking those who helped make his dream a reality.

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A massive blaze at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris devastated large parts of the 850-year-old church. The fire is now out, but the cathedral's iconic spire fell during the hours it took to battle the blaze.

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What happened: A massive blaze at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris devastated large parts of the 850-year-old church. The fire is now out, but the cathedral's iconic spire fell during the hours it took to battle the blaze. French President Emmanuel Macron, in an address to the nation, promised Parisians that they will "rebuild this cathedral together."

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Our live coverage of the destructive fire at the Notre Dame Cathedral is ending, but you can follow the links below to read more:

2:58 p.m. ET, April 16, 2019
University of Notre Dame donates $100,000 to renovation of the cathedral

The University of Notre Dame in Indiana is donating $100,000 toward the renovation of the landmark Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, according to a statement post on the school's website today.

"At the direction of Father Jenkins, the University will donate $100,000 toward the renovation of the cathedral. In addition, the bells of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart on the Notre Dame campus will toll 50 times - representing the 50 Hail Marys of Our Lady's rosary - at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, to mark the start of the rebuilding process for the cathedral," the statement reads.

There is no direct connection between the cathedral and the university.

2:32 p.m. ET, April 16, 2019
Macron says he wants the Notre Dame Cathedral rebuilt in 5 years

From CNN's Simon Cullen and Samuel Quashie-Idun in London

French President Emmanuel Macron, speaking in a televised address to the nation, said he wants the Notre Dame Cathedral to be rebuilt in five years.

"We will rebuild Notre Dame even more beautiful and I want that to be done in the next five years," he said.

He continued: "Throughout our history, we have built towns, ports, churches. Many have been burnt due to revolutions, wars, due to mankind's mistakes. Each time we have rebuilt them.

"The fire of Notre Dame reminds us that our story never ends. And that we will always have challenges to overcome. What we believe to be indestructible can also be touched," Macron said.

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NOW: French president addresses the nation after Notre Dame fire

From CNN's Simon Cullen and Samuel Quashie-Idun

French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to rebuild the cathedral of Notre Dame "even more beautiful."

In a televised address to the nation, Macron said he shared in the nation's sorrow and hope for the future.

"We will make the Cathedral of Notre Dame even more beautiful. We can do this," he said.

Macron said there will be time for reflection and then action.

1:56 p.m. ET, April 16, 2019
Paris terror attack hero helped save Notre Dame artifacts, mayor says

From CNN's Rob Picheta

A Paris chaplain who tended to victims of the 2015 terror attack in the city has been hailed as a hero once more, after he reportedly entered the burning Notre Dame cathedral to rescue priceless relics from the blaze.

Jean-Marc Fournier, the chaplain of Paris fire service, entered the cathedral with firefighters to help salvage some of the priceless artifacts held in the building, the Paris 15th district mayor Philippe Goujon told reporters on Tuesday.

Fournier had previously held prayers and assisted victims after terrorists killed 130 people in attacks throughout the French capital in November 2015.

A number of relics were rescued during Monday's devastating fire, which tore through and destroyed parts of the 850-year-old church.

They include the Crown of Thorns, which some believe was placed on the head of Christ and which the cathedral calls its "most precious and most venerated relic."

He has been praised as a hero throughout social media for his bravery after Etienne Loraillère, the director of the French Catholic television network KTO, posted a picture of Fournier and commended the chaplain.

1:45 p.m. ET, April 16, 2019
Restoration expert says it will take 10 to 15 years to fully restore Notre Dame Cathedral

From CNN's Samuel Quashie-Idun in London

The full restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral will take between "10 to 15 years," according to Frédéric Létoffé, the head of the group of companies for the Restoration of Historic Monuments.

Létoffé, speaking at a news conference in Paris on Tuesday, said the site will need to be secured before any restoration work can take place.

"This will require a lot of work since, beyond shoring and reinforcement, it will be necessary to build a scaffolding with an umbrella to be able to cover the entire roof that went missing, to ensure protection against weathering" he said.

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How one artist responded to the cathedral fire

As Notre Dame Cathedral burned, Cristina Correa Freile channeled her own emotion by imagining how the church's most famous fictional denizen - its hunchbacked bell ringer - might have responded to the calamity.

She drew Quasimodo, the Disney cartoon version, embracing the iconic Paris landmark - complete with twin towers. She posted her drawing Monday on Instagram, where it quickly went viral and earned more than 160,000 social media supporters.

"I made (this) because of what's happening right now," said the architect and illustrator, who lives in Ecuador. "The world embraces Notre Dame right now."

The physically deformed Quasimodo is the central character of Victor Hugo's 1831 novel, "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," which tells the tale of his obsession with the beautiful Esmeralda. The story was told on the big screen in 1939, then Disney remade it in 1996 as a cartoon.

1:22 p.m. ET, April 16, 2019
Trump calls Macron after the fire

President Trump spoke to French President Emmanuel Macron in a phone call this morning to offer condolences for the fire at Notre Dame Cathedral, White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said in a statement.

"The United States stands with French citizens, the city of Paris, and the millions of visitors from around the world who have sought solace in that iconic structure," she said.
Sanders added:

"The Cathedral has served as a spiritual home for almost a millennium, and we are saddened to witness the damage to this architectural masterpiece. Notre Dame will continue to serve as a symbol of France, including its freedom of religion and democracy. France is the oldest ally of the United States, and we remember with grateful hearts the tolling of Notre Dame's bells on September 12, 2001, in solemn recognition of the tragic September 11th attacks on American soil. Those bells will sound again. We stand with France today and offer our assistance in the rehabilitation of this irreplaceable symbol of Western civilization. Vive la France!"

1:17 p.m. ET, April 16, 2019
There are no trees in France that are big enough to rebuild Notre Dame's roof

From CNN's Arnaud Siad

There are not any trees in France that are large enough to replace the ancient Beachwood beams that burned in the Notre Dame fire, Bertrand de Feydeau, vice president of the French Heritage Foundation (Fondation du Patrimoine), told CNN.

"The roof was made of beechwood beams over 800 years ago. There are no longer trees of that size in France," he said.

Asked if any trees in Europe were big enough for the beams and could be imported to Paris, he said, "I don't know."

What we covered here

What happened: A massive blaze at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris devastated large parts of the 850-year-old church. The fire is now out, but the cathedral's iconic spire fell during the hours it took to battle the blaze. French President Emmanuel Macron, in an address to the nation, promised Parisians that they will "rebuild this cathedral together."

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2:58 p.m. ET, April 16, 2019
University of Notre Dame donates $100,000 to renovation of the cathedral

The University of Notre Dame in Indiana is donating $100,000 toward the renovation of the landmark Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, according to a statement post on the school's website today.

"At the direction of Father Jenkins, the University will donate $100,000 toward the renovation of the cathedral. In addition, the bells of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart on the Notre Dame campus will toll 50 times - representing the 50 Hail Marys of Our Lady's rosary - at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, to mark the start of the rebuilding process for the cathedral," the statement reads.

There is no direct connection between the cathedral and the university.

2:32 p.m. ET, April 16, 2019
Macron says he wants the Notre Dame Cathedral rebuilt in 5 years

From CNN's Simon Cullen and Samuel Quashie-Idun in London

French President Emmanuel Macron, speaking in a televised address to the nation, said he wants the Notre Dame Cathedral to be rebuilt in five years.

"We will rebuild Notre Dame even more beautiful and I want that to be done in the next five years," he said.

He continued: "Throughout our history, we have built towns, ports, churches. Many have been burnt due to revolutions, wars, due to mankind's mistakes. Each time we have rebuilt them.

"The fire of Notre Dame reminds us that our story never ends. And that we will always have challenges to overcome. What we believe to be indestructible can also be touched," Macron said.

2:10 p.m. ET, April 16, 2019
NOW: French president addresses the nation after Notre Dame fire

From CNN's Simon Cullen and Samuel Quashie-Idun

French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to rebuild the cathedral of Notre Dame "even more beautiful."

In a televised address to the nation, Macron said he shared in the nation's sorrow and hope for the future.

"We will make the Cathedral of Notre Dame even more beautiful. We can do this," he said.

Macron said there will be time for reflection and then action.

1:56 p.m. ET, April 16, 2019
Paris terror attack hero helped save Notre Dame artifacts, mayor says

From CNN's Rob Picheta

A Paris chaplain who tended to victims of the 2015 terror attack in the city has been hailed as a hero once more, after he reportedly entered the burning Notre Dame cathedral to rescue priceless relics from the blaze.

Jean-Marc Fournier, the chaplain of Paris fire service, entered the cathedral with firefighters to help salvage some of the priceless artifacts held in the building, the Paris 15th district mayor Philippe Goujon told reporters on Tuesday.

Fournier had previously held prayers and assisted victims after terrorists killed 130 people in attacks throughout the French capital in November 2015.

A number of relics were rescued during Monday's devastating fire, which tore through and destroyed parts of the 850-year-old church.

They include the Crown of Thorns, which some believe was placed on the head of Christ and which the cathedral calls its "most precious and most venerated relic."

He has been praised as a hero throughout social media for his bravery after Etienne Loraillère, the director of the French Catholic television network KTO, posted a picture of Fournier and commended the chaplain.

1:45 p.m. ET, April 16, 2019
Restoration expert says it will take 10 to 15 years to fully restore Notre Dame Cathedral

From CNN's Samuel Quashie-Idun in London

The full restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral will take between "10 to 15 years," according to Frédéric Létoffé, the head of the group of companies for the Restoration of Historic Monuments.

Létoffé, speaking at a news conference in Paris on Tuesday, said the site will need to be secured before any restoration work can take place.

"This will require a lot of work since, beyond shoring and reinforcement, it will be necessary to build a scaffolding with an umbrella to be able to cover the entire roof that went missing, to ensure protection against weathering" he said.

12:27 p.m. ET, April 16, 2019
How one artist responded to the cathedral fire

As Notre Dame Cathedral burned, Cristina Correa Freile channeled her own emotion by imagining how the church's most famous fictional denizen - its hunchbacked bell ringer - might have responded to the calamity.

She drew Quasimodo, the Disney cartoon version, embracing the iconic Paris landmark - complete with twin towers. She posted her drawing Monday on Instagram, where it quickly went viral and earned more than 160,000 social media supporters.

"I made (this) because of what's happening right now," said the architect and illustrator, who lives in Ecuador. "The world embraces Notre Dame right now."

The physically deformed Quasimodo is the central character of Victor Hugo's 1831 novel, "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," which tells the tale of his obsession with the beautiful Esmeralda. The story was told on the big screen in 1939, then Disney remade it in 1996 as a cartoon.

1:22 p.m. ET, April 16, 2019
Trump calls Macron after the fire

President Trump spoke to French President Emmanuel Macron in a phone call this morning to offer condolences for the fire at Notre Dame Cathedral, White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said in a statement.

"The United States stands with French citizens, the city of Paris, and the millions of visitors from around the world who have sought solace in that iconic structure," she said.
Sanders added:

"The Cathedral has served as a spiritual home for almost a millennium, and we are saddened to witness the damage to this architectural masterpiece. Notre Dame will continue to serve as a symbol of France, including its freedom of religion and democracy. France is the oldest ally of the United States, and we remember with grateful hearts the tolling of Notre Dame's bells on September 12, 2001, in solemn recognition of the tragic September 11th attacks on American soil. Those bells will sound again. We stand with France today and offer our assistance in the rehabilitation of this irreplaceable symbol of Western civilization. Vive la France!"

1:17 p.m. ET, April 16, 2019
There are no trees in France that are big enough to rebuild Notre Dame's roof

From CNN's Arnaud Siad

There are not any trees in France that are large enough to replace the ancient Beachwood beams that burned in the Notre Dame fire, Bertrand de Feydeau, vice president of the French Heritage Foundation (Fondation du Patrimoine), told CNN.

"The roof was made of beechwood beams over 800 years ago. There are no longer trees of that size in France," he said.

Asked if any trees in Europe were big enough for the beams and could be imported to Paris, he said, "I don't know."

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By Brian Ries, Veronica Rocha, Rob Picheta, Euan McKirdy, Jessie Yeung, Gianluca Mezzofiore and Paul P. Murphy, CNN

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How it happened: Notre Dame Cathedral fire

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A massive blaze at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris devastated large parts of the 850-year-old church. The fire is now out, but the cathedral's iconic spire fell during the hours it took to battle the blaze. See how it happened.

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Notre Dame’s golden altar cross seen glowing as images emerge from inside showing fire-ravaged cathedral

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Its iconic twin bell towers remained visibly intact as a symbol of hope that from the ashes Notre Dame could be rebuilt after an inferno engulfed the iconic cathedral.

Inside, amidst the rising smoke and rubble, the golden altar cross was seen glowing as firefighters made their way into the fire-ravaged cathedral to survey the damage.

"Notre Dame was destroyed but the soul of F rance was not," Michel Aupetit, archbishop of Paris said on RMC radio.

The 12th-century church is home to relics, stained glass and other works of art of incalculable value, and is a leading tourist attraction. Its organ dates to the 1730s and was constructed by Francois Thierry.

Paris Deputy Mayor Emmanuel Gregoire described authorities' "enormous relief" at salvaging pieces such as the Crown of Christ, which were quickly transported to a "secret location" by officials after the fire.
NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL FIRE WITNESSES IN PARIS SHARE SHOCKING VIDEOS: 'IT KEEPS GETTING BIGGER AND BIGGER'
The Rose windows - a trio of immense round stained-glass windows over the cathedral's three main portals that date back to the 13th center, were also saved, Aupetit told reporters.

At dawn, the twin 226-feet towers - immortalized in Victor Hugo's 1831 novel "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" - swarmed with building specialists and architects, looking tiny from the ground as they conducted analysis.

Paris firefighters declared success Tuesday morning, saying the fire had been extinguished and that workers extinguishing any smoldering residues.

"The task is - now the risk of fire has been put aside - about the building, how the structure will resist," said Junior Interior Minister Laurent Nunez in front of the cathedral.
CENTRAL SPIRE, ROOF OF HISTORIC CATHEDRAL COLLAPSE IN MASSIVE BLAZE
An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the blaze, which Paris prosecutors said was being treated as an accident right now. Officials said the fire was possibly a result of the restoration work taking place at the global architectural treasure.

"Nothing suggests that it was a voluntary act," Remy Heitz said outside the Gothic cathedral on Tuesday.

Paris firefighters' spokesman Gabriel Plus said "the whole of the roof has been devastated... a part of the vault has collapsed, the spire is no more."

Dramatic video from Monday showed heavy flames engulfing the center spire as it came crashing down. The sight stopped pedestrians in their tracks along the Seine River, which passes under the cathedral.

"I hope I will see that cathedral again in my lifetime and that I will celebrate a mass there. I'm 67 now and if all goes well, even if it takes 10 years, I will be 77 and still able to do it," Monsignor Patrick Chauvet, the rector of Notre Dame, told France Inter radio.
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President Emmanuel Macron called it a "terrible tragedy" and vowed to rebuild the cathedral that he called "a part of us."

Meanwhile, three of France's richest businessman - Bernard Arnault, Francois-Henri Pinault and his billionaire father Francois Pinault - have pledged nearly $340 million to help finance repairs.

A statement from Francois-Henri Pinault said "this tragedy impacts all French people" and "everyone wants to restore life as quickly as possible to this jewel of our heritage."

Pope Francis said in an early morning tweet that the world unites "in prayer with the people of France."

"Today we unite in prayer with the people of France, as we wait for the sorrow inflicted by the serious damage to be transformed into hope with reconstruction. Holy Mary, Our Lady, pray for us," he wrote.

The chief architect of Cologne cathedral said it could take decades to repair the damage caused to the Notre Dame.

Peter Fuessenich, who oversees all construction work for the Gothic cathedral in the German city, told broadcaster RTL on Tuesday that "it will certainly take years, perhaps even decades, until the last damage caused by this terrible fire will be completely repaired."

Meanwhile, a representative of one of the five companies which had been hired to work on renovations to the Notre Dame cathedral's roof says "we want more than anyone for light to be shed on the origin of this drama."
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Julien le Bras' company has 12 workers involved in the refurbishment, though none were on site at the time of the fire.

Le Bras insisted that "all the security measures were respected," and "workers are participating in the investigation with no hesitation."
The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Notre Dame's golden altar cross seen glowing as images emerge from inside showing fire-ravaged cathedral

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Its iconic twin bell towers remained visibly intact as a symbol of hope that from the ashes Notre Dame could be rebuilt after an inferno engulfed the iconic cathedral. Inside, amidst the rising smoke and rubble, the golden altar cross was seen glowing as firefighters made their way into the fire-ravaged cathedral to survey the damage.

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2nd inmate who escaped from Maui jail found, arrested

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At least 300 million euros ($339 million) have been pledged so far to help rebuild the Notre Dame Cathedral, which nearly burned to the ground on Monday.

French billionaire Bernard Arnault and his conglomerate LVMH have pledged 200 million euros, according to The Associated Press, and François-Henri Pinault, another French billionaire, said he and his family would donate 100 million euros, according to Buzzfeed.

Before the fire, an estimated investment of 150 million euros over three decades likely would've been required for restoration work on the massive church, a group called Friends of Notre Dame told ABC News. Authorities in Paris had been concerned about raising the funds. Total repair costs following the devastating fire aren't yet known.

Construction on Notre Dame began in 1163 and lasted about a century. It officially was completed in 1345.

An architecture professor at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, told ABC News it may take five to seven years for the cathedral just to recover from the blaze.

"The original building took over 100 years to actually come together, piece by piece," Krupali Krusche said in an interview. "It will be done. But a recent project in Europe of that scale has taken up to 10 years to produce."

Although largely famous for its ornate exterior stonework, most of the cathedral's interior was wood, which fed the flames like a "cooker," she added. But even masonry that survived the fire may be terribly damaged.

"Once a fire starts in the center or the heart of the building, it's pretty easy to, you know, completely take away the core of the building," Krusche explained. "And this situation was that of a cooker, basically, where you're getting the fire in the heart of the plate, and it starts growing and growing. The flames went very high yesterday ... and engulfed the whole heart of the of the church."

The fire, reported to be extinguished early Tuesday, was battled by some 500 firefighters.

"They are fighting with courage and determination. Your country thanks you," French President Emmanuel Macron said late Monday. The fire, he added, is a "terrible tragedy," and he vowed, "This cathedral ... we will rebuild it."

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$339 million pledged to rebuild Notre Dame after fire nearly destroys Paris landmark

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At least 300 million euros ($339 million) have been pledged so far to help rebuild the Notre Dame Cathedral, which nearly burned to the ground on Monday. French billionaire Bernard Arnault and his conglomerate LVMH have pledged 200 million euros, according to The Associated Press, and François-Henri Pinault, another French billionaire, said he and his family would donate 100 million euros, according to Buzzfeed.

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PS5 details were leaked by a game developer, forcing Sony to re-announce them.

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The PlayStation 5, PS5, or whatever else Sony plans to call its PS4 successor may have had its price, release date window, launch games, and specifications leaked. According to a post from allegedly a small third party developer based in Europe, the PS5 launch games list includes Gran Turismo 7, a PUBG remaster, and Battlefield Bad Company 3 to name a few. Interestingly, the post claims that the PS5 price would be around $499 (close to Rs. 35,000) and have a release date or March 2020 or November 2020. Now keep in mind that unlike past PS5 leaks, this one was posted on Pastebin anonymously so take it with a tonne salt.

PS5 games at launch

Gran Turismo 7

PUBG remaster (4K free to play with PS+ only on PS5)

Last of Us: Part II remaster

Ghost of Tsushima remaster

Battlefield Bad Company 3

Harry Potter

Assassin's Creed

The leak suggests that Horizon Zero Dawn 2 is slate for 2021 while GTA 6 may have a one month exclusivity for the PS5. GTA 6 would also have two big cities - Miami and New York, though the source of this leak claims it's not a 100 percent accurate. Furthermore, details that have emerged previously such as backwards compatibility, the presence of physical games, an AMD Ryzen CPU and Navi GPU were mentioned too. There's a possibility of 24GB DDR6 with 4GB DDR4 for the OS, 8K upscaling, 2TB HDD with "some sort of NAND flash" as well as DualShock 5 shipping with a camera for VR tracking too.

Finally there's the possibility of PlayStation VR 2 (PS VR2) being revealed alongside the PS5. It's these details, if true, that have us most interested. Apparently it may have a big resolution boost of 2560x1440, 120Hz, 220 field of view, eye tracking, wireless capabilities, a battery life of four to five hours, integrated headphones, no breaker box, and a larger focus on VR for AAA with a price of $250 (close to Rs. 17,350).
If you're a fan of video games, check out Transition, Gadgets 360's gaming podcast. You can listen to it via Apple Podcasts or RSS, or just listen to this week's episode by hitting the play button below.

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The PlayStation 5, PS5, or whatever else Sony plans to call its PS4 successor may have had its price, release date window, launch games, and specifications leaked. According to a post from allegedly a small third party developer based in Europe, the PS5 launch games list includes Gran Turismo 7, a PUBG remaster, and Battlefield Bad Company 3 to name a few.

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Notre Dame’s golden altar cross seen glowing as images emerge from inside showing fire-ravaged cathedral

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Its iconic twin bell towers remained visibly intact as a symbol of hope that from the ashes Notre Dame could be rebuilt after an inferno engulfed the iconic cathedral.

Inside, amidst the rising smoke and rubble, the golden altar cross was seen glowing as firefighters made their way into the fire-ravaged cathedral to survey the damage.

"Notre Dame was destroyed but the soul of F rance was not," Michel Aupetit, archbishop of Paris said on RMC radio.

The 12th-century church is home to relics, stained glass and other works of art of incalculable value, and is a leading tourist attraction. Its organ dates to the 1730s and was constructed by Francois Thierry.

Paris Deputy Mayor Emmanuel Gregoire described authorities' "enormous relief" at salvaging pieces such as the Crown of Christ, which were quickly transported to a "secret location" by officials after the fire.
NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL FIRE WITNESSES IN PARIS SHARE SHOCKING VIDEOS: 'IT KEEPS GETTING BIGGER AND BIGGER'
The Rose windows - a trio of immense round stained-glass windows over the cathedral's three main portals that date back to the 13th center, were also saved, Aupetit told reporters.

At dawn, the twin 226-feet towers - immortalized in Victor Hugo's 1831 novel "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" - swarmed with building specialists and architects, looking tiny from the ground as they conducted analysis.

Paris firefighters declared success Tuesday morning, saying the fire had been extinguished and that workers extinguishing any smoldering residues.

"The task is - now the risk of fire has been put aside - about the building, how the structure will resist," said Junior Interior Minister Laurent Nunez in front of the cathedral.
CENTRAL SPIRE, ROOF OF HISTORIC CATHEDRAL COLLAPSE IN MASSIVE BLAZE
An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the blaze, which Paris prosecutors said was being treated as an accident right now. Officials said the fire was possibly a result of the restoration work taking place at the global architectural treasure.

"Nothing suggests that it was a voluntary act," Remy Heitz said outside the Gothic cathedral on Tuesday.

Paris firefighters' spokesman Gabriel Plus said "the whole of the roof has been devastated... a part of the vault has collapsed, the spire is no more."

Dramatic video from Monday showed heavy flames engulfing the center spire as it came crashing down. The sight stopped pedestrians in their tracks along the Seine River, which passes under the cathedral.

"I hope I will see that cathedral again in my lifetime and that I will celebrate a mass there. I'm 67 now and if all goes well, even if it takes 10 years, I will be 77 and still able to do it," Monsignor Patrick Chauvet, the rector of Notre Dame, told France Inter radio.
YOUTUBE SLAMMED AFTER LIVE NOTRE DAME FOOTAGE APPEARS WITH LINK TO 9/11 INFO
President Emmanuel Macron called it a "terrible tragedy" and vowed to rebuild the cathedral that he called "a part of us."

Meanwhile, three of France's richest businessman - Bernard Arnault, Francois-Henri Pinault and his billionaire father Francois Pinault - have pledged nearly $340 million to help finance repairs.

A statement from Francois-Henri Pinault said "this tragedy impacts all French people" and "everyone wants to restore life as quickly as possible to this jewel of our heritage."

Pope Francis said in an early morning tweet that the world unites "in prayer with the people of France."

"Today we unite in prayer with the people of France, as we wait for the sorrow inflicted by the serious damage to be transformed into hope with reconstruction. Holy Mary, Our Lady, pray for us," he wrote.

The chief architect of Cologne cathedral said it could take decades to repair the damage caused to the Notre Dame.

Peter Fuessenich, who oversees all construction work for the Gothic cathedral in the German city, told broadcaster RTL on Tuesday that "it will certainly take years, perhaps even decades, until the last damage caused by this terrible fire will be completely repaired."

Meanwhile, a representative of one of the five companies which had been hired to work on renovations to the Notre Dame cathedral's roof says "we want more than anyone for light to be shed on the origin of this drama."
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Julien le Bras' company has 12 workers involved in the refurbishment, though none were on site at the time of the fire.

Le Bras insisted that "all the security measures were respected," and "workers are participating in the investigation with no hesitation."
The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Notre Dame's golden altar cross seen glowing as images emerge from inside showing fire-ravaged cathedral

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Its iconic twin bell towers remained visibly intact as a symbol of hope that from the ashes Notre Dame could be rebuilt after an inferno engulfed the iconic cathedral. Inside, amidst the rising smoke and rubble, the golden altar cross was seen glowing as firefighters made their way into the fire-ravaged cathedral to survey the damage.