Gearing up for the Turin Olympics

One day to go
Daron Rahlves of the United States skis in the Men's Downhill training prior to the Turin 2006 Winter Olympic Games on February 9, 2006 in Sestriere Borgata, Italy.
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Opening ceremonies get underway Friday for the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. What stories will capture the public imagination at this year's games?

Both hours of Midday take a look at the Olympics, and are interspersed with membership messages.

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