Olympic bell delivered to Notre Dame cathedral

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Remember back to the Paris Olympics, when the gold medal winners of the track and field competitions euphorically rang an enormous bell right after winning their events? That bell was delivered on Thursday to Paris’ Notre Dame cathedral, where it will be installed above the altar. Host Marco Werman has more.

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