Nightly News: Kids Edition - Aug. 8

Golden moments with Simone Biles! Biles sits down with Lester Holt to talk about her extraordinary wins at the Paris Olympics, her impact on the sport of gymnastics and how she’s inspiring girls around the world to follow their dreams. Then, we explain what the Olympic rings stand for. Also, meet Beacon! Our most valuable pup and Team USA’s therapy dog! Plus, bon appetit! From baguettes to croissants and French pastries. Some young volunteers are on hand for a taste test like no other. They give their rankings on which pastry they thought was the tastiest. And, Elmo in Paris! We’ll tag along Elmo’s Olympic adventure to get an inside scoop on what Elmo thinks of the macaroons in Paris, but don’t tell Cookie Monster!Aug. 8, 2024