US to ensure citizens’ evacuation from Olympics if needed – Hagel – Reuters
ReutersWASHINGTON Jan 24 (Reuters) – The United States will have “appropriate arrangements” with Russia to ensure the evacuation of Americans…
State Department cautions Olympic athletes about wearing Team USA gear – Fox News
Fox NewsThe State Department is telling American athletes competing in the upcoming Sochi Winter Olympics to avoid wearing team gear…
Congressman Keating: Americans in Sochi should be safe, cautious – USA TODAY
USA TODAYImmediately upon returning from a trip to Sochi in advance of the Winter Olympics, Congressman William R. Keating (D-Mass.)…
Brennan: A little perspective needed on Sochi Olympics – USA TODAY
USA TODAYThe Sochi Winter Olympic Games are still two weeks away, but they’re already memorable for all the wrong reasons.…
Obama, Putin discuss Olympics security in call – Reuters
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed in a phone call on Tuesday how best…
China media: Winter Olympics – BBC News
BBC NewsPresident Xi Jinping’s decision to attend the Winter Olympics in Sochi will open a new page in China-Russia relations,…
US Plans Naval Backup for Olympics – New York Times
New York TimesThe American military’s European Command is drawing up plans to have two Navy warships in the Black Sea…
No One Will Be Targeted at Olympics, Putin Says – New York Times
New York TimesMOSCOW — Seeking to head off one of several simmering controversies ahead of next month’s Winter Olympics, President…
Super Bowl, Olympics may compete for some advertisers – USA TODAY
Super Bowl, Olympics may compete for some advertisersUSA TODAYImagine plopping both the Super Bowl and the Winter Olympics onto the…
One month before Olympics, Russia puts Sochi under high security – CNN
CNNMoscow (CNN) — One month before the Winter Olympics begin in the Russian resort town of Sochi — and in…
Lindsey Vonn won’t compete in Sochi Olympics – USA TODAY
USA TODAYLindsey Vonn won’t be competing at the Sochi Olympics because of a knee injury, she announced Tuesday. “I am…
Olympics chief Thomas Bach: Terrorism must never triumph – USA TODAY
USA TODAYOlympics chief Thomas Bach says terrorism “must never triumph” and believes Russia will deliver “safe and secure” Winter Olympics…
Putin vows to annihilate “terrorists” after suicide bombings – Reuters
ReutersVOLGOGRAD, Russia (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday vowed to annihilate “terrorists” following two deadly bomb attacks in less…
Olympic athletes concerned after Russian bombings – USA TODAY
USA TODAYWith less than six weeks before the Sochi Games, athletes around the globe are intensely focused on qualifying for…
Russia Bombings Spark Olympic Concerns – ABC News
ABC NewsThe suicide bombings in Russia serve as a chilling reminder of what the Winter Olympics represent to terrorists: A…
White House condemns terrorist attacks in Russia – USA TODAY
USA TODAYThe Obama administration is condemning new terrorist attacks in Russia, little more than a month before the opening of…
At Least 13 Killed in Explosion at Russian Rail Station – New York Times
New York TimesMOSCOW — An explosion at a railroad station in central Russia has killed at least 13 people, according…
Pussy Riot member urges Russia Olympics boycott – BBC News
BBC NewsA member of Russian punk band Pussy Riot has called for foreign countries to boycott February’s Winter Olympics, hours…
Olympics: US delegation announced – South Bend Tribune
South Bend TribuneFormer Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano will lead the U.S. delegation to the opening ceremonies of the Winter…
Obama includes openly gay athletes in 2014 Olympic delegation – CBS News
CBS NewsWASHINGTON Former Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano will lead the U.S. delegation to the opening ceremonies of the Winter…
Obama sends message by naming Sochi Olympic delegation – USA TODAY
USA TODAYThe White House delivered a strong message of opposition to Russia’s anti-gay laws Tuesday with the announcement of its…
Obama selection of Billie Jean King for Sochi ‘genius’ – USA TODAY
USA TODAYPresident Obama’s selection of Billie Jean King for the official U.S. delegation to the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games…
Mitt Romney Birther Joke Points To Bad Judgement
A small Michigan town called Commerce Township, may have been the scene of the fall of the Mitt Romney For…