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Hype and worry ahead of the Rio games
The Olympics are coming, whether Rio is ready or not. We get a progress report on completing new sports arenas by opening day Friday, the health risks posed by polluted water, the Russian doping scandal, and what's in store for the future.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenPhoto: Simone Biles during the balance beam in the women's gymnastics US Olympic team trials at SAP Center. (Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports)
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