Gay dating app Grindr disappears from multiple app stores in China
China's cyber authority is clamping down even harder on online behavior the ruling Communist Party dislikes ahead of February's Winter Olympics.
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After getting silver in 2018, skier Alex Ferreira chases gold in Beijing
"I just want to do well," Ferreira told CBS News. "I'm the most competitive person I know and I love skiing."
Can China's extreme measures ensure a COVID-free Olympics?
At the first sign of an outbreak, China will lockdown an entire city or force an entire district in its capital city to get tested, but the coronavirus is notoriously difficult to shut out.
China limits Olympic torch relay amid virus concerns
The flame will be displayed only in enclosed venues that are deemed "safe and controllable," officials say.
Jamaica has 4-man bobsled team in Olympics for first time since 1998
It's been 24 years since Jamaica had a four-man bobsled team in the Winter Games.
China cancels Olympic ticket sales as Omicron arrives in Beijing
Officials had planned to sell residents seats for Winter Games events, but as COVID spreads, the government will now "organize spectators" itself.
Millions under lockdown as China faces COVID surge ahead of Winter Olympics
China is dealing with multiple coronavirus outbreaks despite some of the toughest pandemic measures in the world, which include welding shut the doors of people suspected of being infected.
Mikaela Shiffrin wins record 47th slalom ahead of Olympics
The American improved from fifth place, posting the fastest time with an all-attacking run to beat Petra Vlhova by 0.15 seconds.
World's top speed skater headed to Olympics thanks to teammate
"This is an act I'll never forget," Jackson said.
China locks down another city as Omicron spreads ahead of Olympics
At least 3 cities are totally locked down, with residents ordered to stay at home as China clambers to stick to its zero-COVID strategy.
Mariah Bell earns historic trip to 2022 Olympics
At 25-years-old, Bell would be the Team USA's oldest women's singles figure skater in 94 years.
China locks down entire cities over tiny COVID outbreaks
With the Beijing Olympics looming, China sticks to draconian policies to keep coronavirus in check, locking down another city over just 3 asymptomatic cases.
How green can Beijing's "green Olympics" really be?
China has promised a Winter Games to showcase its green credentials, but some call it "irresponsible" to hold an event reliant on snow and ice in a parched landscape.
Olympic gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin tests positive for COVID-19
The skiing star said she is "doing well" despite the positive test.
China locks down city of 13 million in bid to curb COVID outbreaks
The restrictions in Xi'an come just weeks before the Winter Olympics and are some of the harshest China has imposed since it locked down Wuhan after the coronavirus was first detected there in 2019.
NHL will not send players to the Olympics, citing COVID surge
More than 50 regular season games have been postponed amid an outbreak across the league.
U.S. announces diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics
The White House cited China's "egregious" human rights abuses.
Beijing Winter Olympics to ban foreign spectators amid COVID concerns
The International Olympics Committee said only spectators from mainland China who adhere to COVID-19 safety measures will be allowed into the games.
IOC suspends North Korea from next Olympics for skipping Tokyo Games
Olympic committee chief says North Korea will also forfeit potentially millions of dollars it was due from previous Games for "violating the Olympic Charter."
Human rights groups urge IOC to move Olympics from China
Beijing to host 2022 Winter Olympics, but with scant evidence of humanitarian advances since it ran 2008 Games, there are calls for a change.
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