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RSS FeedOlympic 'nopes' beat out hope in Chicago
The announcement that Chicago, Illinois, will not host the 2016 Olympic Games took the hopeful wind out of many in the Windy City. But for almost half of the city's dwellers, the International Olympic Committee's decision was winning news.
2009-10-04 23:48:47 by MichelleC2969
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Chicago Violence Stirs Criticism Of Obama's Olympic Pitch
Host Michel Martin talks about the latest news and the issues with freelance journalist Jimi Izrael, editor and civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, syndicated columnist Ruben Navarrette and NPR's Political Editor Ken Rudin. They discuss embattled New
2009-10-04 03:01:19 by DonaldG1757
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2016 Olympic mascot to be full breasted with many feathers [Followup]
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2009-10-02 23:19:44 by GaryD2880
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Breakingviews.com: The Smart Choice for Olympic Host
Yes, President Obama is pushing for the 2016 Summer Olympics to be held Chicago, but Rio de Janeiro is the city that can best afford it.
2009-10-02 14:52:53 by RichardB1609
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IOC Votes for 2016 Olympic Host
After years of preparation and a close race, IOC selects host of 2016 Olympics
2009-10-02 04:57:38 by RobertF316
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What Becomes of Olympic Stadiums?
A photographic survey of how the venues for the Summer games look today
2009-10-02 03:16:59 by louisstephens1
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2016 Olympic race too close to call ahead of vote
Only Tokyo seems to have fallen out of the running. Otherwise, it was still too close to call between Rio de Janeiro, Chicago and Madrid.
2009-10-01 20:54:37 by GaryD2880
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IOC Members Agonize Over 2016 Olympic Host City
IOC members undecided over host of 2016 Olympics, agonizing over tough choice as vote nears
2009-10-01 01:51:29 by QWalton54
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First Lady vows to strike Olympic gold for Chicago
First lady Michelle Obama vowed Monday to "take no prisoners" as she and her husband launch an unprecedented bid for Chicago's 2016 Olympic bid. "It's a battle -- we're going to win -- take no prisoners," the first lady said with a smile at a roundtable
2009-09-29 03:12:27 by jajaflorino
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Tokyo readies for 2016 Olympic pitch (AP)
AP - If anything can make the busy citizens of Tokyo take notice of their city's bid to host the 2016 Olympics, it's a robot large enough to take on Godzilla.
2009-09-26 08:15:50 by nikhilk1997
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Rio carrying Olympic hopes of entire continent (AP)
AP - South America has never hosted a Summer Olympics. If Rio de Janeiro breaks that streak and gets the 2016 games, the setting could hardly be more spectacular.
2009-09-24 04:12:08 by gootram1987
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Watchdog slams Vancouver Olympic protest zones (AP)
AP - A Canadian civil rights watchdog group says protest zones at the Vancouver Games will increase the chances of Olympic demonstrators clashing with police.
2009-09-18 23:17:29 by MikeS1190
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Olympic boxer Darren Sutherland found dead at home (AP)
AP - Darren Sutherland, a boxer who won a bronze medal for Ireland at the Beijing Olympics, was found hanged at his home Monday. Frank Maloney, his manager, discovered the body of the 27-year-old fighter and was so unnerved he was admitted to a hospital.
2009-09-16 01:28:44 by davo89joy
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Fender Billy Corgan Stratocaster Electric Guitar Olympic White | Guitar Emporium Online
Fender Artist Series guitars are named for guitar legends and built to their specs. The Billy Corgan Stratocaster joins the list of esteemed artists-designed
2009-09-09 02:54:40 by earnplumb771g
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2009-09-09 02:45:19 by earnplumb771g
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Sydney Olympic Park Accommodation
Sydney Olympic Park Accommodation. Accommodation near Sydney Olympic Park. There are a number of accommodation options close to Sydney Olympic Park including hotels, motels and apartments, some of which are within walking distance and others that are only
2009-08-30 08:10:36 by jacko290
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Olympic aim to get Britons online
The UK's Digital Champion Martha Lane Fox lays out a challenge to those already online to train those not on the internet.
2009-08-29 05:09:01 by CChan720
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Olympic
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Olympic swimmer Dara Torres finds age is no obstacle
NEW YORK, Aug 19 (Reuters Life) - When it comes to late-night scavenging in the pantry, 12-time Olympic medalist Dara Torres insists she is like anyone else -- out for something sweet as a reward for the daily juggle of work, swimming and her family.
2009-08-19 12:02:54 by AdieP151
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Is golf the next Olympic sport?
Tiger Woods already has 14 major titles. He could be adding an Olympic medal to his collection soon.
2009-08-16 15:55:49 by Guit345
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Is golf the next Olympic sport?
Tiger Woods already has 14 major titles. He could be adding an Olympic medal to his collection soon.
2009-08-15 21:54:50 by Sun123
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golf
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Olympic
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