The New York Times reports that the International Olympic Committee has denied the United States bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympics. Madrid and Rio de Janeiro await the final decision.
See full coverage here: Chicago Loses Bid for 2016 Olympic Games.
The United States bid has received a lot of attention -- mainly because President Obama has put his weight behind his country and his hometown and because conservatives -- contradicting their usual "patriotism" -- have blasted the idea of having the games in Chicago/USA.
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