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Seeing Sochi Day 4: Our favorite Olympics photos

Seeing Sochi Day 4: Our favorite Olympics photos

Among Monday's highlights in Sochi: Charles Hamelin of Canada raced to the 1,500-meter short track speedskating gold, and Viktor Ahn earned the bronze to give Russia its first-ever short track medal; Michel Mulder of the Netherlands earned the 500-meter speedskating gold; and Martin Fourcade won the 12.5-kilometer biathlon pursuit.

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Seeing Sochi Day 3: Our favorite Olympics photos

Seeing Sochi Day 3: Our favorite Olympics photos

Sochi, Russia AP -- Among the eight gold medalists on Day 3 were: snowboarder Jamie Anderson, the American slopestyle queen who triumphed in her sport's Olympic debut; Irene Wust, who showed why speedskating is Dutch territory; and Russia in team figure skating, likewise an Olympic newcomer, for its first gold in Sochi. Here are some of our favorite photos from Day 3.

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Photos: Minnesota Orchestra returns to the stage

Photos: Minnesota Orchestra returns to the stage

The Minnesota Orchestra received standing ovations Friday at its first concert since the end of the lockout. The concert was the orchestra's first in Orchestra Hall since its $52 million refurbishment and expansion. Although musicians, administrators and classical music fans are excited that the orchestra is playing again, the effects of the dispute are likely to be felt for a long time. Here is a look at the audience and musicians.

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Seeing Sochi Day 1: Our favorite Olympics photos

Seeing Sochi Day 1: Our favorite Olympics photos

The Winter Olympics are now officially underway. After two days of practice and qualifying, the opening ceremony has taken place in the resort town of Sochi, Russia.

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Photos: Inside the majestic Lake Superior ice caves

Photos: Inside the majestic Lake Superior ice caves

For the first time in nearly five years, the south shore of Lake Superior has frozen enough to allow people to access the ice caves of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.

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Photos: Seattle wins 1st Super Bowl title

Photos: Seattle wins 1st Super Bowl title

Peyton Manning couldn't cap the greatest season any NFL quarterback ever had or secure his legacy as the best QB in history because his Denver Broncos came down with a case of the yips Sunday night. They lost to Seattle in the Super Bowl 43-8 by falling behind right from the start and never recovering.

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Photos: Stupor Bowl race rides through Minneapolis

Photos: Stupor Bowl race rides through Minneapolis

Stupor Bowl, a guerrilla bicycle race run on city streets, made its 17th run through Minneapolis on Saturday. 366 racers met at a bicycle shop shortly before the race began to find out the starting point and race route. Racers could visit the 18 checkpoints -- including bike shops, bars and parks -- in any order they chose. The race is fueled by camaraderie -- and beer.
by Courtney Perry

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