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Olympics and Paralympics

Phelps inches closer to record gold; U.S. takes bronze in men's gymnastics

Phelps inches closer to record gold; U.S. takes bronze in men's gymnastics

Michael Phelps won the 200-meter freestyle for his third gold medal, on pace for a record eight in a single Olympics. It was his ninth career gold, tied with Mark Spitz, Carl Lewis, Soviet gymnast Larysa Latynina and Finnish runner Paavo Nurmi for most ever.

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Bachman CEO killed and wife injured in Beijing attack

Bachman CEO killed and wife injured in Beijing attack

Neighbors and friends are reacting with shock and sadness to the news that Todd Bachman, head of Minneapolis-based Bachman's garden center, was stabbed and killed in Beijing early Saturday. Todd Bachman's wife Barbara was seriously injured in the attack and remains hospitalized.
by Jessica Mador

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A preview of the Beijing Olympics

A preview of the Beijing Olympics

Sports reporter Jay Weiner is in Beijing, China, covering the Olympics for the 14th time. He joins Midday for an up-close look at the competition -- and the politics -- as the Summer Games begin on Friday.

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Two Minnesotans make Olympic track team

Two Minnesotans make Olympic track team

Shani Marks of Apple Valley qualified in the triple jump, and Duluth native Kara Goucher made it in the 10,000-meter race.

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