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World Archery statement on IPC suspension of NPC Russia

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American shooter wins first gold in Rio

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Panel sends Alabama chief justice's ethics case to trial

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Japan's emperor hints at abdication soon

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Kansas boy suffered fatal neck injury on waterslide

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Australian, Chinese swim officials tangle amid doping feud

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Former Arunachal Pradesh CM found dead at his residence

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A gold medal and a win for clean athletes everywhere

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Dion sits down for first meeting with Russian foreign minister in years

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Erdogan in Russia today to meet Putin; West will be watching closely

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Watch Economic Plan Talk By Republican Nominee

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Turkey Issues Warrant For US-Based Cleric

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South Korea nearly flawless in team archery, beats US

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Trump says won't endorse Ryan in the run-up to Wisconsin primary

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