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US-Australia rivalry highlights 1st night in Olympic pool
RIO DE JANEIRO — Katie Ledecky is going for a sweep of the longer freestyle races at the Olympics, a feat unmatched since another American teena...
Rio delivers a simple, but spirited, Olympic welcome
RIO DE JANEIRO — What it lacked in flash, Rio made up for with feeling.With a limited budget, the consequence of a biting recession that roiled ...
Brazil held to 0-0 draw by South Africa
By Tales AzzoniAP Sports WriterBRASILIA, Brazil — Brazil started its quest for an Olympic gold medal in men’s soccer with a disappointing ...
Rio Games an acid test for Olympics’ appeal in a grim world
RIO DE JANEIRO — Even if only for two weeks, can “Faster-Higher-Stronger” overpower deadlier, scarier and bloodier? Can the Olympic ...
Smooth sailing? US men’s basketball seeks more Olympic gold
RIO DE JANEIRO — There were so many questions about their cushy accommodations it seemed the Americans were on vacation.Yes, the U.S. men’...
Rio Games an acid test for Olympics’ appeal in a grim world
RIO DE JANEIRO — Even if only for two weeks, can “Faster-Higher-Stronger” overpower deadlier, scarier and bloodier? Can the Olympic ...
Heath shows she is fit, ready to help US at Olympics
BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil — It didn’t take long for Tobin Heath to overcome any doubts about her physical condition.Less than 10 minutes into...
DNC 2016: Statistics on DNC viewership, cost of security
PHILADELPHIA — Here is some statistical information about the Democratic National Convention from throughout the event:• 24.7 million view...
First election a memorable one for Mountain Top woman
PHILADELPHIA — The 2016 Democratic National Convention is about Hillary Clinton and her quest to become the first female president in the histor...
DNC 2016: Pennsylvania delegates tout optimism as DNC comes to a close
PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania delegates were wondering where all the top Democrats have been, noting that none of them took time to address the de...
