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GER 12 16 7 35
USA 10 13 11 34
NOR 11 7 6 24
CAN 6 3 8 17
RUS 6 6 4 16
AUT 2 4 10 16
ITA 4 4 4 12
FRA 4 5 2 11
SUI 3 2 6 11
NED 3 5 0 8

Agony and ecstasy: Referee's figure skating allegation probed
What has thus far been the hottest controversy of the 2002 Winter Games — the outcome of the pairs figure skating competition decided Monday — will continue to simmer for at least several more days.
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Leavitt's looking for leads
Gov. Mike Leavitt is trolling. Not with a hook and line. But with a smile, a handshake. He is using bait, however — a chance to see the palatial Governor's Mansion, have breakfast with him and make some contacts.
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Fireworks worry animal keepers
The closing ceremonies to the Winter Olympic Games are still more than a week away, but Hogle Zoo officials are becoming increasingly concerned about potential noise from the state's largest-ever fireworks display, which will be featured in the event.
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Olympic Medals: Made in Utah
As you probably know, the gold, silver and bronze Olympic medals were manufactured by the O.C.Tanner Company here in Salt Lake. We've seen how the finished products look, and these designs are perhaps the most unusual ever made for the Olympics. But we thought you'd like to see how they were actually made.
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Herb Brooks: Man with a plan
At a TV reporter's request, Herb Brooks turned his back on the game behind him. How appropriate.
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A brief anthrax scare
Despite an unprecedented warning of possible terrorism issued Monday by the FBI, Olympic security bosses say there are still no threats to the 2002 Winter Games. But late Tuesday night officials did confirm an anthrax scare at the airport.
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National Guard hovers protectively over Utah
Thumpa, thumpa, thumpa. You know the sound. It's those big, black military helicopters flying overhead. And thanks to a joint task force of National Guard units from around the country, the sight and sound of those bladed birds is a common experience along the Wasatch Front these days.
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Bowled over by Olympic soups
If you're watching the Olympics from the comfort of your own home, let international soups add to the spirit. As you see the spectators shivering in the stands and watch steam rise every time a sports commentator opens his mouth, you'll be cozy and warm.
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Free Speech Showdown
A First Amendment clash took place as a pair of protestors carrying political signs are denied entrance to Olympic Square.
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Take a tour of the tastes of Utah
Visitors who think a "taste of Utah" means only fry sauce and Jell-O will be pleasantly surprised to find more diverse foods at the Product of Utah Olympic store on the south side of the Gallivan Center (49 E. 200 South).
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Figure Skating Controversy
The International Skating Union announces it will investigate the judges' decision in Monday night's pairs figure skating competition.
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Spectator Event: Standing in Line

U.S. A. berets in high demand

Activists protest sign ban in Oly squares

Beret Craze Update

Rocky's singing the blues

Burbs find TV best way to see Games

Fatigue may steal skater's speed

Alborn eyes medal in K120 ski jump

The food for Games carefully screened

Seeger, dancers captivate crowd

Hamilton and Bezic score a perfect 6.0 in their analysis of judging fiasco

Trade me a Mike for a George?

Dybvig's dreams are dashed

Olympic sound-off question

Jonny's trick wins fans, no medal

Fall melts long-track skater's run for the gold

U.S. women's hockey win makes the young players grin

German women dominate all others in luge

Media Watch

February 13, 2002




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