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3:37pm

Wed August 8, 2012
2012 olympics

Photos of day 12 from the Olympics

Originally published on Wed August 8, 2012 4:30 pm

Photo highlights from today's Olympic action feature women's beach volleyball, men's and women's track and field, and men's water polo.

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7:59am

Wed August 8, 2012
The Torch

Rogue Condoms Appear In Olympic Village; Organizers Take Action

Originally published on Wed August 8, 2012 7:53 am

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It should come as no surprise that Olympics organizers take brand endorsements and official suppliers very seriously. That extends beyond logos on shorts and shoes — up to, and including, condoms. That's right, the Olympics has an "official" condom — and organizers want to get to the bottom of how a bucket of rogue condoms reached the Olympic Village.

As has happened before at the London Games, it started with a tweet.

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7:51am

Wed August 8, 2012
2012 olYmpics

Let's catch up: London abuzz over women's soccer; Alternate medal count

Originally published on Wed August 8, 2012 6:48 am

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Good morning. Only five days remain in the Summer Games, and China leads the United States in the medal count, with a total of 73 (34 gold) to America's 71 (30 gold). Here's other news that caught our eye this morning:

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4:39pm

Tue August 7, 2012
The Torch

With Leo Manzano's Silver, U.S. Claims First 1,500 Medal Since 1968

Originally published on Tue August 7, 2012 7:11 pm

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Leo Manzano, 27, came from behind with a last-minute kick to claim silver in the men's 1,500-meter final, today. That's no small feat for the Mexican-born American runner: He is the first American to medal in the metric mile since Jim Ryun won a silver in 1968.

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4:36pm

Tue August 7, 2012
2012 OLYmpics

Photos of day 11 from the Olympics

Originally published on Wed August 8, 2012 2:54 pm

Photo highlights from today's Olympic action feature women's synchronized swimming, women's gymnastics, several track and field events, and men's weightlifting.

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4:33pm

Tue August 7, 2012
The Torch

Women's Beach Volleyball Final Will Be All-American Affair

Originally published on Tue August 7, 2012 3:12 pm

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The United States will have at least two shiny new medals no matter what happens tomorrow at the women's beach volleyball final.

After defeating China (2-0) and Brazil (2-1), today, the two American teams advanced to the finals, setting up an all-American match. It means the U.S. will receive a gold and silver.

ABC News reports:

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11:11am

Tue August 7, 2012
The Torch

Aly Raisman Becomes First U.S. Woman To Win Olympic Gold In Floor Exercise

Originally published on Tue August 7, 2012 10:23 am

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U.S. gymnast Aly Raisman has won the gold medal in the women's floor exercise at the London 2012 Games. Her powerful routine garnered a score of 15.600 — enough to beat the 15.200 of Romania's Catalina Ponor, who turned in a technically strong performance.

Russia's Aliya Mustafina took bronze, with 14.900. American Jordyn Wieber finished seventh, with a 14.500 score.

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6:43am

Tue August 7, 2012
2012 olympics

Let's catch up: Australia's quiet summer, and a U.S. invasion

Originally published on Tue August 7, 2012 6:08 am

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Good morning. A lot has been happening in London, where the Summer Games are in their eleventh day. Here's a rundown of the news that caught our eye:

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