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Rio de Janeiro to Host 2016 Olympics

By Talea Miller

Chicago's Olympic hopes were dashed Friday when it was eliminated in the first round of voting for the 2016 host city, following a star-studded bid that featured personal appeals by President Barack Obama, the first lady and Oprah Winfrey.

Chicago Loses Out On Olympics as Games Head for Rio

Despite a high-profile push by President Obama and others, Chicago will not host the 2016 summer games. The Olympic Torch will instead land in Rio de Janeiro. Ray Suarez reports on the story and talks to sports writer Christine Brennan.

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Iran Agrees to Inspections of Secret Nuclear Facility

By Talea Miller

Iran agreed to open its newly disclosed nuclear enrichment facility to international inspectors Thursday, but President Barack Obama warned that the nation must follow its words with action.

Enforcement of Texting-While-Driving Bans Proves a Tough Task

By Talea Miller

Distractions on the road are plentiful, but as cell technology continues to creep behind the wheel, drivers sending phone text messages are creating a new danger on the roads.

Few Profits, Many Cost Overruns Expected for Olympic Hosts

As the International Olympic Committee prepares to anoint a host for the 2016 Olympic Summer Games Friday in Copenhagen, cities vying for the honor are unlikely to receive much of a direct economic boost as host.

Summit Aims to Put the Brakes on Texting While Driving

Text messaging while driving has been found to increase the odds of a crash by 23 times. Now, lawmakers and transportation experts are trying to find a way to stop the dangerous practice. Ray Suarez reports.

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Iran Defends 'Rights' to Nuclear Program

Iran said on Tuesday that it will not debate its "rights" to operate nuclear facilities but did signal that a timetable would soon be forthcoming for inspectors to visit a newly-revealed uranium-enrichment plant.

Cold War Sees New Light With 'Hawk and Dove'

By PBS News Hour

Two of America's most important foreign policy thinkers during the tumultuous 40-year struggle with the Soviet Union are the stars of a new book -- "The Hawk and The Dove: Paul Nitze, George Kennan, and the History of the Cold…

Politics, Engineering Intersect Over Bay Bridge

Political wrangling can often get in the way of critical infrastructure improvements Case in point: The rebuilding of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. Spencer Michels reports.

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Iran Claims Missile Test as Calls for New Sanctions Grow

By Talea Miller

Iran claimed a test firing of its most advanced missiles Monday, further stoking diplomatic tensions ahead of crucial talks this week between the Islamic nation and world powers over its nuclear program.