Topic: 2008 Summer Olympics
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Who are China's next leaders?
On Nov. 15, the new Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Chinese Communist Party – the group that rules China presented itself to the world. Here are the bios of the seven men who take the reins of China.
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Olympics gymnastics: 5 athletes to watch
Some of the best Olympic drama can be found on the high beams or mats. This is the stage where Kerri Strug and Nadia Comaneci became global stars. Any slight wobble or misstep can undo a performance, making gymnastics competitions far from predictable. Butt here are five gymnasts who should find themselves in the medals hunt in London.
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Opinion Five tough truths about US-China relations
The more American and Chinese officials proclaim their innocent intentions toward each other, the deeper the level of mistrust they generate. Official candor on five key truths about US-China relations will likely contribute to a more mature bilateral relationship and could help halt a potential slide to conflict.
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15 biggest moments for women in the Olympics
Since 1900, when women first began competing in the Olympic Games, there have been many unforgettable moments.
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China's leadership shakeup: Bo Xilai and 4 other names to watch
Five names to keep an eye on as China prepares for a once-in-a-decade leadership change.
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China trains 200,000 cheerleaders – for other Olympic teams
The Beijing Organizing Committee has enlisted cheerleaders from the New England Patriots football team to hone the Chinese elite squad's skills.
07/08/2008 01:00 am -
For extreme sports fans, Olympics adds jumping cyclists
For the first time, the Summer Games will include BMX cyclists. Beijing wants some of the edginess that snowboarding added to the Winter Games.
07/07/2008 01:00 am -
For extreme sports fans, Olympics adds jumping cyclists
For the first time, the Summer Games will include BMX cyclists. Beijing wants some of the edginess that snowboarding added to the Winter Games.
07/07/2008 01:00 am -
In Olympian swimsuits, threads of history
The full-body LZR Racer is seen as a breakthrough in reducing drag. Suits have changed dramatically in recent decades.
07/02/2008 01:00 am -
How tiny Jamaica develops so many champion sprinters
The world's two fastest men will go head-to-head in Jamaica's Olympic trials this weekend.
06/28/2008 01:00 am -
How tiny Jamaica develops so many champion sprinters
The world's two fastest men will go head-to-head in Jamaica's Olympic trials this weekend.
06/27/2008 01:00 am -
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06/19/2008 01:00 am -
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06/17/2008 01:00 am -
Spotlight on China, darkness in Tibet
Tibet is shouting. But China isn't listening.
06/11/2008 01:00 am -
Opinion Spotlight on China, darkness in Tibet
Tibet is shouting. But China isn't listening.
06/11/2008 01:00 am -
An Olympic hopeful as driven in his business as on the mat
Wrestler T.C. Dantzler, owner of a million-dollar company, is competing this weekend for a berth on the 2008 US Olympic Team.
06/10/2008 01:00 am -
An Olympic hopeful as driven in his business as on the mat
Wrestler T.C. Dantzler, owner of a million-dollar company, is competing this weekend for a berth on the 2008 US Olympic Team.
06/09/2008 01:00 am -
An Olympic hopeful as driven in his business as on the mat
Wrestler T.C. Dantzler, owner of a million-dollar company, is competing this weekend for a berth on the 2008 US Olympic Team.
06/09/2008 01:00 am -
Before Beijing, these moms are already Olympians
Eighteen women, from 30-something judoka Valerie Gotay to hurdler and mother of infant twins LaShinda Demus, have managed to combine motherhood with top-level training and competition.
06/05/2008 01:00 am -
Before Beijing, these moms are already Olympians
Eighteen women, from 30-something judoka Valerie Gotay to hurdler and mother of infant twins LaShinda Demus, have managed to combine motherhood with top-level training and competition.
06/05/2008 01:00 am -
Outsourced athletes
A sprinter's artificial legs help pose questions about fairness – and personhood.
06/02/2008 01:00 am -
The Monitor's View Outsourced athletes
A sprinter's artificial legs help pose questions about fairness – and personhood.
06/02/2008 01:00 am -
One athlete's story of competing in his country's first Olympics
Roman Cress, a junior-high assistant in Minnesota, will compete for his native Marshall Islands in Beijing – part of a five-member team the nation is fielding for its first Games.
05/22/2008 01:00 am -
One athlete's story of competing in his country's first Olympics
Roman Cress, a junior-high assistant in Minnesota, will compete for his native Marshall Islands in Beijing – part of a five-member team the nation is fielding for its first Games.
05/22/2008 01:00 am -
Dalai Lama meets a top German official – but only one
European leaders are struggling to balance growing trade ties with China and deep public sympathy for Tibetans and their exiled leader, wrapping up his first stop on a global tour.
05/20/2008 01:00 am -
Beijing not alone when it comes to Olympic disputes
Controversy – from Black Power salutes to boycotts – is often what's remembered.
05/08/2008 01:00 am -
Beijing not alone when it comes to Olympic disputes
Controversy – from Black Power salutes to boycotts – is often what's remembered.
05/08/2008 01:00 am -
Terrorism & Security China and envoys of the Dalai Lama hold talks about Tibet
Despite an apparent intent to hold further talks before the Beijing Olympics, China continues to criticize the 'Dalai clique.'
05/05/2008 01:00 am -
Cheers outweigh protest at Hong Kong's Olympic torch relay
Proud citizens welcomed the flame back to China Friday, but critics say the autonomous city deferred to Beijing by barring some activists.
05/02/2008 01:00 am -
China's 'rational' nationalism
Beijing lights a dangerous patriotic torch as the Olympic torch heads its way.
05/02/2008 01:00 am
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