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Stolen Olympic medal is returned

One of two Olympic bronze medals that were stolen from a nightclub in London has been recovered, police say.

 

Oops! Police lose keys at Olympic venue

Police lost a set of keys at Wembley Stadium last week but security was not compromised at the London Olympic soccer venue, officials said Monday.

 

Brazilian police invade Rio’s biggest slum in bid to bring security before World Cup, Olympics

Brazilian police backed by armored military vehicles have invaded Rio de Janeiro’s biggest slum. Hundreds of black-clad, rifle-armed officers began swarming into the Rocinha shantytown early Sunday. Experts say it’s the most important step yet in bringing security to Rio de Janeiro before it hosts the final matches of the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics.

 

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