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SOCHI, Russia, Feb. 10 (UPI) -- The head of Russia's ski federation said she wants the Sochi round of the Alpine skiing World Cup to continue beyond the 2014 Winter Olympics.
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Prince Harry won't climb Everest as planned
LONDON, Feb. 3 (UPI) -- Britain's Prince Harry won't be climbing Mount Everest this spring with a group of wounded servicemen as planned, his spokesman said Friday.
ANNAPOLIS, Md., Jan. 30 (UPI) -- Organizers of the 16th annual Polar Bear Plunge in Maryland said 14,500 people jumped into the Chesapeake Bay and raised $2.5 million for charity.
Pierce leads Boston to fourth straight win ... U.S. women reach Olympic soccer tourney ... Stanley holds 36-hole lead on PGA Tour ... Harvard takes lead in Ivy League ... Sports news from United Press International.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 27 (UPI) -- Late goals by Carli Lloyd and Alex Morgan Friday wrapped up a 3-0 win over Costa Rica that clinched a berth in the Olympics for the U.S. women's soccer team.
LONDON, Jan. 27 (UPI) -- London 2012 organizers announced the theme of the Summer Olympics opening ceremony will be "Isles of Wonder."
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Brits expect 600k+ visitors for Olympics ... Homeowners make thousands on Super Bowl ... Karlsson, McIlroy share Abu Dhabi lead ... Nadal again defeats Federer ... Sports news from United Press International.
Brits expect 600k+ visitors for Olympics
LONDON, Jan. 26 (UPI) -- The British Border Agency said 600,000 to 700,000 foreign visitors are expected in the country for the Summer Olympics.
RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan. 26 (UPI) -- Five bodies were found Thursday in the rubble of three commercial buildings that collapsed in Rio de Janeiro, officials said.
Colts hire Pagano as head coach ... NFL extends Goodell's contract ... Officials ban encampments at Olympics ... T-Wolves lock up Love for 4 years ... Sports news from United Press International.
Officials ban encampments at Olympics
LONDON, Jan. 25 (UPI) -- Britain's home secretary said tents and encampments will not be allowed at Olympic venues because of the threat of protests.
London Underground to get WiFi
LONDON, Jan. 24 (UPI) -- Visitors to London for the 2012 Olympics will be able to access the Internet through WiFi while traveling on the city's Underground system, officials said.
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Romney attacks Gingrich, releases tax info
TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 24 (UPI) -- Almost all the $42.6 million Mitt Romney made the past two years was from investment profits, dividends or interest, his U.S. tax return and an estimate showed.
Gingrich wins S.C. by double digits
CHARLESTON, S.C., Jan. 21 (UPI) -- Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich won the Republican presidential primary in South Carolina Saturday, defeating Mitt Romney by double digits, results showed.
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Big plans for Queen's Diamond Jubilee
LONDON, Jan. 18 (UPI) -- A June celebration marking Queen Elizabeth II's 60 years on the throne will include a 7-mile-long flotilla of 1,000 boats along London's River Thames.
Romney efforts to empathize rivals' fodder
FLORENCE, S.C., Jan. 18 (UPI) -- Republican U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney's awkward attempts to show empathy for common folks are fodder for his critics, a Romney-watcher says.
Multiple circular firing squads
WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 (UPI) -- “Ready, aim, fire” not “ready, fire, aim” is the order of the day!
Nadal, Federer among winners in Australia ... Wozniacki wins in Australian first round ... Syracuse unanimous No. 1 in coaches' poll ... U.S. announces men's basketball finalists ... Sports news from United Press International.
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U.S. announces men's basketball finalists
COLORADO SPRINGS, Jan. 16 (UPI) -- LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, Chris Bosh and five others from the 2008 Olympic gold-medal team are among finalists for the 2012 U.S. men's basketball team.
'Homeland' wins big at Golden Globes
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 15 (UPI) -- Showtime's "Homeland" was named Best Drama Series and its star Claire Danes Best Actress at the Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles Sunday night.
Alors! Romney caught speaking French ... Woman finds love letter from 1862 ... 2012 has three Friday the 13ths ... Alleged police car thief surrenders ... UPI Quirks in the News.
Alors! Romney caught speaking French
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 (UPI) -- The latest ad from U.S. Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich's campaign attacks rival Mitt Romney on a number of fronts, including speaking French.
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