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Hungarian Risztov wins Olympic open water gold
Eva Risztov retired from swimming after the 2004 Olympics, upset with her results and tired of the pool. Good thing she changed her mind. On Thursday, ...
Ann Curry returns to 'Today' set in London
Ann Curry, replaced as one of the NBC's "Today" show hosts in June, made a return to the show's set in London. Curry was on the "Today" set in London ...
Olympic 'games pastors' minister to games-goers
At the Olympics, it's not just the athletes who go faster, higher and stronger. So do the emotions of spectators at this vast, dramatic and often ...
EYES ON LONDON: Bolt, Blake aim for world record
Around the 2012 Olympics and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of the games to you: ___ WORLD ...
Final match for US volleyball duo ends in gold
For 11 years, they have been Kerri and Misty, the most recognizable faces in Olympic beach volleyball and a team that dominated the sport. No one ...
Female boxers prepare for historic Olympic finale
Katie Taylor will fight for a gold medal Thursday in front an adoring crowd that's ready to hail the coronation of Ireland's sublimely talented boxer.
New taekwondo rule: Don't kick hard
Taekwondo officials trying to take the sting out of the sport's deadliest kicks have come up with an interesting new rule: Don't bother kicking hard.
US men's hoops team stands 2 games from gold
Now that Kobe Bryant, strangely missing, has finally joined the fun, the U.S. appears complete. Oh, there are some major defensive flaws, but that ...
The Olympics: World's Fairs of the 21st century?
It rose in England's capital with the promise of showcasing humanity's best: supreme accomplishments, fresh technologies, people from far-flung lands ...
After gold, Fierce Five facing uncertain future
They stood together, arms locked, Olympic gold medals around their necks and — for just a moment — between their teeth. The cameras flashed.
Bolt goes for 2nd consecutive 200 gold at Olympics
Even when he slows to a jog, Usain Bolt is as fast as he needs to be. His sidekick, Yohan Blake, is looking like the closest thing there is to a true ...
Redemption rematch: US soccer takes on Japan
A day before the Olympic gold medal game, players and coaches from the U.S. and Japanese women's soccer teams stood in front of reporters ...
FLOWER POWER
Sweet move by American runner Alysia Montano, wearing a flower in her hair during a heat of the 800 meters to honor her grandmother, who turned 100 ...
Olympic Viewing: Getting ready for big one
Arlo White is just grateful that he recognized Alex Morgan's head. NBC's play-by-play announcer for Olympic women's soccer doesn't want to think about ...
ROYAL WATCH
Prince William's wife, the former Kate Middleton, was on hand for the women's field hockey semifinal between Argentina and Team GB on Wednesday.
Reese wins Olympic long jump gold for America
After leaving the most important decision of her career up to her persuasive mother, Brittney Reese knew there was only one place to start looking ...
Column: Kom, India's "big hero" at London Games
Mary Kom has twin boys waiting at home in India, and she promised to bring them back something nice from the London Olympics. How about a medal? ...
Going for gold: Royal Mail issues Olympian stamps
These British athletes can't be licked. The Royal Mail has been busy paying tribute to the country's Olympians in the last two weeks with ...
Nearly 2,000 convicted over 2011 London riots
Sixteen gang members have received prison sentences ranging from 16 months to nine years for their role in Britain's riots a year ago. The riots ...
Actor Hoskins diagnosed with Parkinson's, retiring
British actor Bob Hoskins says he is retiring after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. In a statement released Wednesday through his agent, the ...
Standard Chartered chief rejects NY claims on Iran
The Bank of England criticized New York financial regulators Wednesday for unilaterally accusing Standard Chartered of illegally laundering oil money ...
Cameroon: 7 missing athletes may want new home
Seven Cameroon athletes who left the Olympic village in the dead of night may be seeking new homes and better sports opportunities elsewhere, a ...
Attar makes Olympic track debut for Saudi women
Sarah Attar finished last and more than a half-minute slower than her nearest competitor in the women's 800 meters. Yet hundreds rose to give her a ...
London Tube cleaners to strike in pay dispute
A British transport union says cleaners working on London's subway network are going on strike in a dispute over pay during the Olympics. The Rail ...
QUICKQUOTE:'I'M WITH GINGER'
"I've gotten a few more followers on Twitter, recognized a bit more on the street. Usually we are together as a team and when we are with our teammate ...