2016 Summer Games

Chicago Favored To Host 2016 Olympics, Rio Close Second

AP | JOHN LEICESTER | Posted 05.25.2011

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COPENHAGEN — In 30 minutes, it will be over. Years of preparations, arm-twisting, sweet-talking and hopes will be rejected or rewarded Friday w...

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Obama Will Go To Denmark To Pitch Olympics

AP | JULIE PACE | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's decision to fly to Denmark to support Chicago's Olympics bid elevates the Games to an issue of national im...

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2016 Olympics Vote Schedule: IOC Meeting In Copenhagen

AP | The Associated Press | Posted 05.25.2011

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WHAT: Selection of the host city for the 2016 Summer Olympics. WHERE: Copenhagen....

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Obama Trip For Olympics 'Absolutely Not A Requirement': IOC Chief

AP | STEPHEN WILSON | Posted 05.25.2011

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LONDON — IOC president Jacques Rogge said disputes with the U.S. Olympic Committee will have "no negative effects whatsoever" on Chicago's chanc...

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