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A Saudi Arabian judo athlete refused to participate in her first-round match at the Summer Olympics in Rio Sunday, reportedly to avoid an Israeli competitor in the next round. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

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Saudi Olympic fighter refuses to compete against Israeli

August 8, 2016 9:54 pm

As one looks at this nation and around the world, one has to say that democratic governance has not been operating optimally and market capitalism seems to be going through a protracted rough patch. (AP Photo)

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The end of history not turning out as hoped

Michael Barone -

August 7, 2016 9:00 pm

The Israeli team tried to board a bus to the opening ceremonies, when the Lebanese delegation tried to physically block them, sources say. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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Lebanese Olympic athletes refuse to share bus with Israelis

Ben Smith -

August 6, 2016 10:21 pm

Ginny Thrasher won gold in the 10-meter air rifle event on Saturday morning, also setting a new Olympic record in the finals. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

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U.S. wins first gold of the Rio Olympics

Jacqueline Klimas -

August 6, 2016 2:48 pm

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Obama cheers U.S. Olympic Team representing ‘nation of immigrants’

Anna Giaritelli -

August 6, 2016 10:00 am

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UN leader calls for truce during Olympic games

Anna Giaritelli -

August 6, 2016 3:08 am

The 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro commenced Friday night with an opening ceremony that made a global plea to reverse climate change and conserve the Earth's resources. (AP Photo/Tim Donnelly)

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Climate change front and center at Olympics opening ceremony

Anna Giaritelli -

August 6, 2016 2:23 am

Only 48 percent of Americans said they plan to watch a

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Fewer Americans will watch Olympics this year

Anna Giaritelli -

August 2, 2016 10:40 pm

Five other U.S. dignitaries will attend Friday's opening ceremony at the Summer Olympics in Brazil. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

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Kerry leads U.S. delegation to Rio Olympics

Nicole Duran -

August 2, 2016 7:45 pm

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Olympics reverses decision to ban all Russian athletes

Anna Giaritelli -

July 24, 2016 5:27 pm

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Saudi Olympic fighter refuses to compete against Israeli

The end of history not turning out as hoped

Lebanese Olympic athletes refuse to share bus with Israelis

U.S. wins first gold of the Rio Olympics

Obama cheers U.S. Olympic Team representing ‘nation of immigrants’

UN leader calls for truce during Olympic games

Climate change front and center at Olympics opening ceremony

Fewer Americans will watch Olympics this year

Kerry leads U.S. delegation to Rio Olympics

Olympics reverses decision to ban all Russian athletes

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