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• The Latest: Fans boo, shout 'Zika!' at goalkeeper Hope Solo

  06-08-2016 23:33
  
  Hope Solo riled some Brazilians before the Rio Games started with when she posted a photo of herself on social media decked out in mosquito netting and armed with insecticide, with the caption: "Not sharing this!!! Get your own! (hashtag) zikaproof."
  
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• The Latest: Person hurt in railing collapse out of hospital

  06-08-2016 23:21
  
  The person who suffered the most serious injuries when a railing collapsed during a Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa concert in New Jersey has been released from a hospital
  
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• Belgium's Van Avermaet prevails in brutal Olympic road race

  06-08-2016 23:06
  
  Greg Van Avermaet of Belgium out-sprinted Jakob Fuglsang and Rafal Majka on the long run to the finish at Copacabana Beach to win the men's Olympic road race
  
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• The Latest: Teen triathlete wins Army-Hall of Fame award

  06-08-2016 22:44
  
  Ariana Luterman, 17, of Addison, Texas, is the U.S. Army-Pro Football Hall of Fame Award for Excellence winner
  
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• The Latest: Air pistol medal is 1st ever gold for Vietnam

  06-08-2016 22:34
  
  Hoang Xuan Vihn's first medal also was Vietnam's first Olympic gold medal ever
  
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• US volleyball star took a break to restore balance in life

  06-08-2016 22:11
  
  Top U.S. volleyball player Matt Anderson realized he needed to take a break from his sport to rediscover some balance in his life
  
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• The Latest: Tim McGraw got HOF weekend off to rousing start

  06-08-2016 21:52
  
  Fans headed to Saturday night's Hall of Fame induction ceremony who also attended Friday night's Tim McGraw concert to kick off the weekend were still buzzing about the show
  
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• The Latest: New Orleans remembers Pete Fountain

  06-08-2016 21:52
  
  New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu is remembering clarinetist Pete Fountain as "an inspiring performer whose unmistakable sound" defines the city's cultural heritage
  
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• 'Scary Lucy' no more: Town reveals new Lucille Ball statue

  06-08-2016 21:11
  
  A new statue of Lucille Ball has been unveiled in the late actress' hometown to replace one that was so hated it was dubbed "Scary Lucy."
  
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• The Latest: French gymnast severely injures leg during vault

  06-08-2016 21:08
  
  French gymnast Samir Ait Said's Olympics ended when he severely injured his left leg while vaulting during team preliminaries on Saturday
  
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• The Latest: Officials seek cause of concert railing collapse

  06-08-2016 20:15
  
  The company that operates a New Jersey amphitheater where 42 people were hurt when a railing collapsed during a Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa concert says it has "secured" the broken section and that upcoming concerts will go on
  
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• The Latest: Military bullet pierces media tent roof in Rio

  06-08-2016 20:13
  
  There was a scare at the Olympic Equestrian Center as a military bullet pierced the roof of the media tent and landed on the floor
  
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• The Latest: Brazil's defending Olympic judo champion loses

  06-08-2016 19:20
  
  Brazil's defending Olympic judo champion is out
  
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• 42 hurt when railing collapses at Snoop Dogg concert

  06-08-2016 18:06
  
  Authorities say 42 people have been hurt after a railing collapsed during an outdoor concert by Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa in southern New Jersey
  
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• The Latest: Russian wrestler cleared to fight

  06-08-2016 17:55
  
  The head of Russia's Olympic delegation says a leading wrestler has been cleared to fight at the games despite a previous doping ban
  
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• The Latest: Track coach hits out

  06-08-2016 16:48
  
  Trevor Graham, the track coach who was banned from the sport for life for his role in the BALCO doping scandal, used the lead-up to the Olympics to offer scathing criticism of the worldwide anti-doping movement
  
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• Clarinetist Pete Fountain dead at 86

  06-08-2016 16:31
  
  Clarinetist Pete Fountain, whose Dixieland jazz virtuosity and irrepressible wit endeared him to his native New Orleans and earned him decades of national television fame, has died at age 86
  
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• The Latest: Defending champ Douglas to get shot at history

  06-08-2016 15:47
  
  Defending Olympic champion Gabby Douglas will get her shot at history.
  
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• Clarinetist Pete Fountain dies

  06-08-2016 15:08
  
  Clarinetist Pete Fountain, whose recording of "Just a Closer Walk With Thee" became the unofficial anthem for traditional New Orleans jazz, has died
  
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• The Latest: Competition underway at the Olympic Games

  06-08-2016 14:43
  
  Competition is underway on the first full day of the Olympic Games, with table tennis, rowing, archery, cycling, water polo and fencing all taking place under a cloudless Rio de Janeiro sky and warm temperatures
  
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• The Latest: Pope praises 'courage' of Rio's refugee athletes

  06-08-2016 13:14
  
  Pope Francis has written a letter of encouragement to the first team of refugees to participate in the Olympic Games
  
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• The Latest: Packed Olympic schedule for 1st main day in Rio

  06-08-2016 11:44
  
  The fireworks are over, the samba on temporary hold _ and now it's time for Olympic athletes to take center stage in Rio de Janeiro
  
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• War turns Ukraine into 'supermarket' for illegal weapons

  06-08-2016 10:05
  
  The war in eastern Ukraine against Russia-backed separatists has led to the uncontrolled spread of firearms throughout the country, with experts describing Ukraine as a "supermarket" where millions of illegal weapons are for sale
  
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• Hope Solo to appear in 200th game _ a first for a goalkeeper

  06-08-2016 08:43
  
  Hope Solo's appearance on Saturday during the group stage match against France at the Rio Olympics will be her 200th appearance for the U.S. women's national team
  
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• Zunino's HR caps big 1st inning, Mariners beat Angels 6-4

  06-08-2016 08:03
  
  Mike Zunino capped Seattle's six-run first inning with a three-run home run off Tim Lincecum, and the Mariners held on for a 6-4 win over the Los Angeles Angels
  
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• Railing collapses at rap concert; at least 10 hurt

  06-08-2016 07:00
  
  Authorities say at least 10 people have been hurt after a railing collapsed during an outdoor concert by Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa in southern New Jersey
  
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• Olympics media: Delayed start for NBC, ad overload

  06-08-2016 06:40
  
  NBC's tape-delayed opening ceremony coverage riled some fans, who also didn't appreciate commercial breaks
  
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• [THE RIDE] Clones can’t rally, fall to Hudson Valley in series finale

  06-08-2016 06:01
  
  See this story at BrooklynPaper.com.By David Russellfor Brooklyn PaperHudson Valley 4Cyclones 2August 5 at Hudson ValleyThe Cyclones bats were held in check in a 4–2 loss at Hudson Valley on Friday night.Justin Dunn pitched three scoreless innings for Brooklyn, but the Renegades got on the board against Adam Atkins in the fourth.Atkins had trouble locating the zone, walking Jim Haley and Nathaniel Lowe to put runners on with one out. Jonathan Popadics made him pay for the msicues, with a r
  
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• [SPIN CYCLE] Dreaming of a Trump dynasty

  06-08-2016 06:00
  
  See this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Tom AllonBrooklyn DailyFor those “Never Trumpers” still around, here is an even more dystopian vision than a two-term Donald presidency: a Trump political dynasty that dominates the 21st century.The big story of the recent Republican convention in Cleveland (aside from “Melaniagate”) is the next generation of Trump children and how impressive they all appeared.There’s nothing that humanizes someone more than well-raised childre
  
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• Insult dog Triumph, fake Roger Ailes star in Hulu special

  06-08-2016 05:42
  
  A Roger Ailes lookalike smoothed the way for Triumph, the Comic Insult Dog, at the Republican National Convention
  
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• Rio opens Olympics with celebration and serious message

  06-08-2016 05:30
  
  With fireworks forming the word "Rio" in the sky and a serious message for the planet, Rio de Janiero welcomed the world to the first Olympic Games in South America
  
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• The Latest: De Lima lights the Olympic cauldron

  06-08-2016 04:56
  
  The Latest: A Brazilian Olympic legend, marathoner Vanderlei De Lima, lights the cauldron at the Rio Games
  
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• The Latest: Keino gives heartfelt speech after Olympic award

  06-08-2016 04:43
  
  The Latest: Kip Keino, the inaugural recipient of the Olympic Laurel, urges Olympics to support youth of the world get 'basics of humanity _ food, shelter and education.'
  
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• The Latest: Italian pursuit team replaces Russia in cycling

  06-08-2016 03:04
  
  The Italian men's pursuit team has been added to the track cycling program at the Rio Olympics after the Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld the decision to bar Russia's squad from competing
  
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• The Latest: Murray says leading Britain out is an honor

  06-08-2016 02:46
  
  The Latest: Wimbledon champ and reigning Olympic champion Andy Murray ecstatic to lead the British team into the opening ceremony for the Rio Games
  
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• Brazilian musicians delight at Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony

  06-08-2016 02:27
  
  Music is a central part of Brazilian culture, and many of the country's stars will be performing in the opening ceremony of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro
  
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• Blues Traveler to postpone tour for medical procedure

  06-08-2016 02:24
  Blues Traveler is postponing their tour because front man John Popper needs medical attention
  
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• The Latest: Russian sailor approved by IOC, federation says

  06-08-2016 02:02
  
  The Russian Sailing Federation says one of its sailors has been cleared to compete at the Olympics despite having been implicated in a report on alleged doping cover-ups
  
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• Rio welcomes world with sultry music, plea for conservation

  06-08-2016 01:43
  
  Rio welcomes world with sultry music, plea for conservation
  
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• The Latest: A plane debate, and Gisele, at opening ceremony

  06-08-2016 01:38
  
  The Latest: A brief nod to the person Brazilians say invented the airplane, followed by Gisele Bundchen's appearance, bring rousing cheers at the opening ceremony
  
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• Visitors to Rio Olympics will find all senses triggered

  06-08-2016 01:16
  
  Right after getting off the plane, sweat beads will start to gather on your forehead. That's just Rio de Janeiro's ever-present humidity saying "hello."
  
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• The Latest: Warmup for fans at opening ceremony begins

  06-08-2016 00:39
  
  The Latest: The warmup for the opening ceremony has started, with fans being taught what role they will play in the ceremony
  
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• Samba party! Rio leads global dance at Olympic opening gala

  06-08-2016 00:27
  
  Samba party! Brazil kicks off global dance with Olympic opening gala
  
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• The Latest: Protesters, security clash near Rio's Maracana

  06-08-2016 00:26
  
  A small group of protesters have been stopped by heavily armed security that appeared to fire tear gas to keep them from reaching the site of the opening ceremony for the Rio Olympics
  
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• How to catch opening ceremony of the Olympics

  06-08-2016 00:25
  
  The opening ceremony of the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro will begin at 7 p.m. ET, but NBC won't begin telecasting the festivities until 8 p.m. across the United States
  
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• Gregg Allman cancels shows due to 'serious health issues'

  06-08-2016 00:11
  
  Gregg Allman has canceled planned live shows until late October due to "serious health issues."
  
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