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Ryan Lochte turns expertly from apology tour to comeback

Aug 25, 2016
He landed his first endorsement since the robbery scandal. He'll also be on 'Dancing with the Stars.'
Ryan Lochte of the United States attends a press conference in the Main Press Center on Day 7 of the Rio Olympics on August 12, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 
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Creating an Olympics-like event for esports

Aug 15, 2016
Top video gamers will compete for medals in a two-day, pop-up tournament in Rio.
Competitors at an esports event in Atlanta.
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Let’s do the numbers: The money spent on the Rio Olympics

Aug 5, 2016
The event has been plagued by infrastructure, and health and safety issues. So, who is spending money where?
The Christ the Redeemer statue is seen through a set of Olympic rings at the Sambodromo archery venue in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday.
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An aerial view of the Christ The Redeemer statue (F) and the Maracana Stadium (B) on November 12, 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Is Brazil really ready for the Olympics?

Jul 13, 2016
Just weeks away from the games, the government is facing a laundry list of issues.
Brazilian marines stand guard at the Maua square in downtown Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on July 9, 2016, ahead of the Rio Olympic Games. 
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