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Ryan Lochte’s sponsors are backing away after robbery scandal

by Donna Tam
Aug 22, 2016
Speedo said it is dumping the Olympian and Ralph Lauren is following suit.
Ryan Lochte of the United States attends a press conference at the Rio Olympics on Aug. 12.
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Rio's water problems go far beyond the Olympics

by Molly Wood and Eliza Mills
Aug 5, 2016
The games may be shining a light on a clean water crisis, but the problems don't end when the Olympics are over.
Athletes practice on Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, the site of the Olympic rowing venue for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games on on August 5, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.   
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Marketplace Quiz: Gymnast Sam Mikulak on his road to Rio

by Eliza Mills
Aug 5, 2016
Olympic gymnast Sam Mikulak talks toys, toothbrushes and competition.
Sam Mikulak of the United States prepares for the rings during a training session before the start of the Summer Olympic games at Rio Olympic Arena on August 3, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 
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Let’s do the numbers: The money spent on the Rio Olympics

by Donna Tam
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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Rio de Janeiro adapts as it prepares for the 2016 Olympics

by Kai Ryssdal , Mukta Mohan and Bridget Bodnar
Jul 28, 2015
Rio de Janeiro has changed since it agreed to host the Olympics.
Aerial view of the Maracanã Complex, a Rio 2016 Olympic Games venue. 
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