Rio de Janeiro

Brazil celebrates Carnival

Brazil celebrates Carnival

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Dressed in hand-embroidered velvet costumes, mounted on beautiful horses, Brazilians celebrate Carnival with confetti and streamers in a tradition that dates back to the 18th century, turning the war between the Moors and Christians into a religious festival.

Usain Bolt wins men’s 200-meter semifinal at Rio 2016 Olympics

Usain Bolt wins men’s 200-meter semifinal at Rio 2016 Olympics

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Usain Bolt advanced to the final for the 200 meters with the fastest time of the year and is one win away from his eighth Olympic gold medal.

Bolt ran 19.78 seconds, pushed all the way by Canada’s Andre de Grasse in the lane beside him, in the second of two semifinal heats at Rio. He earns an automatic place in Thursday’s final. De Grasse finished in 19.80 seconds to advance. –Associated Press
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