Olympic Games Go to Rio

The Maracana soccer venue, right, and the Maracanazinho volleyball venue are seen in this computer-generated photo. Rio de Janeiro is hoping to bring the Olympics to South America for the first time, promising to transform the region and captivate the world with well-organized games near the city's stunning beaches and famous landmarks.

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