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A man performs yoga in the Babilonia favela overlooking Rio de Janeiro in 2014. The Brazilian government made a big push to impose order on the shantytowns in advance of the World Cup in 2014 and the Olympics this summer. Babilonia was once considered a m

As Olympics Near, Violence Grips Rio's 'Pacified' Favelas

7:41pm May 31, 2016

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

Rio de Janeiro made a big push to provide security in its shantytowns. But some, which were touted as models, are again plagued by gang violence that has terrified residents.

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Sounds Of The Indy 500

5:14pm May 29, 2016

Today marked the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500. We get the sounds from today's historic race, won by rookie driver Alexander Rossi.

Levison Wood walked 1,700 miles, from Afghanistan to Bhutan along the Himalayan Mountain range. He says that seeing Everest, the highest mountain in the world was "just magical."

Adventurer Says 'Walking The Himalayas' Wasn't About 'Sticking Flags In Peaks'

9:56am May 29, 2016

by NPR Staff

Levison Wood, who previously walked the length of the Nile River, has now trekked 1,700 miles, from Afghanistan to Bhutan, along the Himalayan mountain range.

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The Paralynpic Athlete, Marcelo Collet, on Tuesday in Salvador, Brazil.

World Health Organization Dismisses Calls To Move Or Postpone Rio Olympics

4:33pm May 28, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

"[C]ancelling or changing the location of the 2016 Olympics will not significantly alter the international spread of Zika virus," WHO says, after scientists called for the Games to be moved.

At Century Mark, Indy 500 Sells Out For First Time In Decades

8:16am May 28, 2016

by Quinn Klinefelter

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis 500. Even though it remains the most famous auto race in the world, it's sold out this year for the first time in decades.

23 Athletes Test Positive After Samples From London Olympics Rechecked

6:06pm May 27, 2016

by Chris Arnold

The news follows revelations last week that retested samples from 31 athletes in the 2008 Beijing Games had suspicious results.

Mark Bruce, left, looks on as others examine the car. Bruce is Graham Rahal's fueler, and he's had his share of close calls, like the time his fuel line broke open and ignited. "Knock on wood, I've never been on fire," he says.

Slammed, Hurled and Pummeled: The Life Of A Pit Crew

5:55pm May 27, 2016

by Danny Hajek

It takes an IndyCar pit crew about seven seconds to replace four tires and refuel. It's high stakes on race day and a lot can go wrong in the pits. One misstep can cost a race — or worse.

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Baylor Demotes President, Fires Football Coach Amid Sexual Assault Scandal

4:31pm May 27, 2016

Baylor University demoted its president and fired the head football coach for their handling of allegations of sexual assault by members of the school's football team. NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Paula Lavigne of ESPN's Outside the Lines, who reported on the cases and how Baylor officials failed to investigate the allegations and violated Title IX federal law.

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Indy 500 Milk Preference Poll

7:27am May 27, 2016

It's a time-honored tradition, win the Indianapolis 500 and down an ice-cold bottle of milk. What kind? According to the website Jalopnik.com, each driver has his own choice, should he win.

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Baylor Fires University President, Football Coach Over Sexual Assault Scandal

6:26am May 27, 2016

by Wade Goodwyn

President Kenneth Starr and coach Art Briles are being removed following a scathing report on sexual assaults by players against other students; failure of university officials to help the victims.