2016 Olympics Announcement

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Obama 'Disappointed' At Chicago Olympics Loss (VIDEO)

AP | JULIE PACE | Posted 10.03.2009 | Chicago

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WASHINGTON — (AP) President Barack Obama had a message Friday for the many people – including himself – who put "heart and soul" int...

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Axelrod Blames Chicago Loss On IOC Politics (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Posted 10.02.2009 | Chicago

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White House aide David Axelrod thinks that internal politics at the International Olympic Committee are responsible for Chicago's unexpected early eli...

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Rio de Janeiro Wins 2016 Olympics Vote

AP | JOHN LEICESTER | Posted 10.03.2009 | Chicago

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COPENHAGEN — Like sweet, sultry samba music, Rio hit all the right notes. Chicago had Barack Obama. Tokyo had $4 billion in the bank. Madrid had...

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2016 Olympics Vote: Chicago Dumped In First Round Shocker

AP | NANCY ARMOUR | Posted 10.02.2009 | Chicago

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COPENHAGEN — Chicago was expected to be one of the last two cities in the race. Instead, it was the first to go. In one of the biggest upsets i...

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Rio's Final 2016 Olympics Pitch: 'Time To Light The Olympic Cauldron In A Tropical Country' (VIDEO)

AP | GRAHAM DUNBAR | Posted 10.03.2009 | World

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COPENHAGEN — Rio de Janeiro delivered a passionate appeal for South America to be awarded the Olympics for the first time. Brazilian President ...

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Tokyo 2016 Olympics Pitch: Best For Athletes, Environment

AP | Posted 10.02.2009 | World

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COPENHAGEN — Tokyo has made its case to host the 2016 Olympics as the best bid for athletes. Tokyo's bid team told IOC members Friday that thei...

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Obamas, Chicago, Aim For Heartstrings In Final 2016 Olympics Pitch

AP | NANCY ARMOUR | Posted 10.02.2009 | Chicago

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COPENHAGEN — Chicago was expected to be one of the last two cities in the race. Instead, it was the first to go. In one of the biggest upsets i...

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Obama's Olympics Speech: 'I Urge You To Choose Chicago' (VIDEO)

AP | JULIE PACE | Posted 10.03.2009 | Chicago

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COPENHAGEN — (AP) Combining hometown pride and political muscle, President Barack Obama lobbied Olympic leaders on Friday to give the 2016 Summe...

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2016 Olympics Announcement: Hours Before The IOC Vote, It's Too Close To Call

AP | JOHN LEICESTER | Posted 10.02.2009 | Chicago

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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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Chicago Olympics Bid Looms Large For Embattled USOC

AP | NANCY ARMOUR | Posted 10.01.2009 | Chicago

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