The spectacular evolution of the Summer Olympics' opening ceremony

More than a century ago, the Olympics' inaugural night was endearingly modest

August 3, 2016

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The largest contracts in American sports history

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DIY

Ukraine's custom drone strikes showed Russia it can hit Moscow

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political chaos

Peru's new president sworn in after country's ex-leader is impeached and arrested

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uhhhhh

Peru's president moves to dissolve Congress

A soldier seen on the background of the Nigerian flag.

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A Dark History in Africa

Nigerian military has run forced abortion program for years, report says

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power grab

3 wild details of the plot to overthrow the German government

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decision time

Zelensky and 'spirit of Ukraine' named Time Person of the Year

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start spreading the news

Judge strikes 9-year, $360 million deal with Yankees: Report

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Maybe it's a sign?

The 1st 3 weeks of Trump's presidential campaign have been brutal

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letting it all out

Herschel Walker's son Christian says he made 'a fool' of his family during Senate run

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Don't Mess With Texas