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Olympics: Following foreign athletes is cumbersome

It should come as no surprise that much of the Olympics coverage in the U.S. is focused on American athletes and top performers from other countries. You're not going to hear much about the swimmer from Albania who won a preliminary heat or the Benin athlete who failed to advance in judo.

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Photos: Best of the 2012 Olympics, Day 11

Photos: Best of the 2012 Olympics, Day 11

The Minnesota Lynx's Lindsay Whalen helps the U.S. women's basketball team beat Canada, Gabrielle Douglas takes a tumble from the balance beam, divers create visual poetry and more from Day 11 of the Olympic Games in London.

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How have the Olympic Games impacted London?

How have the Olympic Games impacted London?

The Olympics conclude on Sunday. Seth Bennett of the BBC joins The Daily Circuit Tuesday to talk about the impact of the Olympics on the city of London.

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BBC: Riding with Team Rwanda

BBC: Riding with Team Rwanda

The BBC profiles Team Rwanda, the national cycling team, in a country known for the 1994 100-day genocide of an estimated 800,000 people, mainly ethnic Tutsis.

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Photos: Best of the 2012 Olympics, Day 10

Photos: Best of the 2012 Olympics, Day 10

The 2012 Olympic Games in London have entered the 10th day of competition. Here are some of the best photos of the day's events.

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Romney again tops Obama in fundraising

For the third straight month, President Barack Obama and the Democratic Party significantly trailed Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and the Republican Party in fundraising.

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Red Sox acquire Valencia from Twins

The Boston Red Sox have acquired third baseman Danny Valencia from the Minnesota Twins for a minor league outfielder.

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Bolt runs 9.63 to win Olympic 100 gold

Bolt runs 9.63 to win Olympic 100 gold

Usain Bolt of Jamaica won his second straight Olympic gold medal in the men's 100 meters Sunday, crossing the line in an Olympic-record 9.63 seconds.

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Photos of Minnesotans at the Olympics

Photos of Minnesotans at the Olympics

MPR News follows the Minnesotans at the Olympics with a live blog and slideshow as competition continues in London.

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