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The Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (AP/Felipe Dana)

With the 2016 Summer Olympics just a year away, what Brazil can learn from World Cup 2014

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U.S. President Barack Obama practices his soccer dribbling abilities as he plays with local children during his tour of the Ciudad de Deus Favela in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, March 20, 2011. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) (AP)

Obama calls Brazil model for change in Middle East

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A boy looks on as residents unload supplies from an Navy helicopter at Sumidouro, an area isolated due to landslides in Teresopolis, Brazil, Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011. Brazil's army on Monday sent some 700 soldiers to help throw a lifeline to desperate neighborhoods that have been cut off from food, water or help in recovering bodies since mudslides killed at least 665 people. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana) (AP)

6 days after deadly mudslides, survivors get help

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Residents carry a landslide victim in Teresopolis, Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil, Thursday Jan. 13, 2011. At least 350 people have died after landslides hit early Wednesday, and 50 or more were still missing, according to officials. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana) (AP)

Death toll in Brazil slides exceeds 400 and still growing

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Top human rights court overrules Brazil amnesty

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Largest union in California endorses pot legalization

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Seven sue California diocese over alleged sex abuse

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11 indicted in large San Francisco fake goods bust

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Olive oil study questions claims of virginity

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