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Ryan Lochte of the United States attends a press conference in the Main Press Center on Day 7 of the Rio Olympics.

Roundup: Smart Thoughts On Ryan Lochte And White Privilege

8:37pm August 19, 2016

by Leah Donnella

As it becomes increasingly clear that Lochte fabricated parts of his story, an interesting thought experiment emerges: What would happen if white athletes were treated like black athletes?

Mexican state police stand guard in May 2015 near a shootout between authorities and suspected criminals in Michoacan. Mexico's National Human Rights Commission said Thursday that 22 people were arbitrarily killed by federal police during that raid.

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Mexican Police Murdered 22 And Manipulated Crime Scene, Review Finds

7:47pm August 19, 2016

by Jason Slotkin

The country's Human Rights Commission accuses federal security forces of nearly two dozen extrajudicial killings during a raid in Michoacan last year. Police are said to have attempted a cover-up.

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U.S. Swimmers Confirm Rio Robbery Story Was A Fabrication

8:01am August 19, 2016

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

International attention is focused on American Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte and three of his teammates. Brazilian police now say the men lied about being robbed at gunpoint in Rio over the weekend.

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Police In Brazil Say U.S. Swimmer Ryan Lochte Fabricated Robbery Claim

10:50pm August 18, 2016

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

Questions are mounting over the claim by U.S. Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte that he and three other competitors were robbed by Brazilian police early one morning. Evidence suggests the swimmers made the story up.

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Emilie Hegh Arntzen and Nora Mork of Norway celebrate after winning the women's quarterfinal match between Sweden and Norway on Tuesday.

Norwegian Women's Olympic Handball Team Favored To Win Gold

11:12am August 18, 2016

by Melissa Block

Norway isn't renowned for its prowess in summer sports. One exception: women's handball. The sport is huge in Norway, and the Norwegian women hope to snag their third consecutive gold medal.

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2 U.S. Swimmers Pulled Off Flight Home As Police Probe Robbery Claim

7:56am August 18, 2016

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

Two U.S. Olympic swimmers were removed from their return flight by Brazilian authorities, as differences emerged in their accounts of an armed robbery last weekend.

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Rival Mexican Cartel Kidnaps 'El Chapo' Guzman's Son, Authorities Say

7:01am August 18, 2016

by Carrie Kahn

Imprison drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman's son was confirmed as one of the six men kidnapped by rival cartel members. The move by cartel rivals could unleash a wave of violence in the state.

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Ryan Lochte is back in the United States, his attorney tells NPR. Police in Rio want to speak to the swimmer about his claims of being a victim of a robbery.

Ryan Lochte Has Left Brazil — Where Police Tried To Seize His Passport

10:51pm August 17, 2016

by Bill Chappell

Police visited the athletes' village in Rio Wednesday, hoping to seize the passports of Ryan Lochte and James Feigen. Later, officers removed two U.S. swimmers from their flight home.

Brazilian Women Look To Change Soccer Narrative With Olympic Success

4:32pm August 17, 2016

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

Men's soccer in Brazil has always reigned supreme. Women were actually banned from playing in the country for decades. But the success of the women's team at the Rio Olympics is changing the narrative.

Rio's Olympic beach volleyball venue is on Copacabana beach.

Reporter's Notebook: The View From Rio

2:29pm August 17, 2016

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

As a resident of Rio, NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro says the question isn't whether Brazil can throw a good Olympics. It's whether the Olympics are good for Brazil.