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Members of the Refugee Olympic Team have their picture taken with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi and UNHCR staff inside the Olympic Village. For the first time in Olympic history, the International Olympic Committee has created a team comprised of refugees competing as the Refugee Olympic Team.

For Refugee Team, Just Being In Rio Is Like Winning Gold

The 10 athletes representing the first-ever refugee team received a stadium-rattling ovation at the opening ceremony. They hope to send a message about refugees that reaches far beyond the Rio Games.

Rami Malek plays Elliot Alderson — a cybersecurity engineer who takes justice into his own hands — in the TV show<em> Mr. Robot.</em>

Hacking Is 'A Bit Of A Superpower,' Says Creator Of 'Mr. Robot'

Sam Esmail believes hackers have immense power — the trouble is, superhero psychology isn't always sound. He says his vigilante hacker is driven by narcissism, paranoia, loneliness and pain.

Gun Owners React To Donald Trump's 'Second Amendment People' Comments

How did gun owners view the comments Tuesday by Donald Trump? The Republican presidential nominee suggested supporters of the Second Amendment could oppose Hillary Clinton, which some viewed as an incitement to violence.

A man looks to a mural on June 23 in the area where riots broke out after the funeral for Freddie Gray last year in Baltimore.

'Lock Up All The Black Hoodies': DOJ Report Details Abuses By Baltimore Police

The Department of Justice found a "pattern or practice" of discrimination by the city's police. But the report also spotlights the individual victims — and the injustices behind the numbers.

Host Of 2020 Summer Olympic Games Has Plans To Beat The Heat

Tokyo is super hot and humid in the summer, and the government is installing heat detectors and a heatstroke warning system for athletes and spectators. Plus, they're considering installing misters.

Hillary Clinton sat on a stool while Joe Biden spoke this week. Does that mean she's too frail to be president?

Trump Adds Fuel To Conspiracy Theories Questioning Clinton's Health

An online volley of theories says that stools, stumbles and pillows are evidence that Hillary Clinton is in poor health.

The Idaho Correctional Center south of Boise, Idaho, is a contract facility operated by Corrections Corporation of America. The Justice Department says it is phasing out its relationships with private prisons after a recent audit found they have more safety and security problems than ones run by the government.

Justice Department Will Phase Out Its Use Of Private Prisons

Federal officials said the contract facilities don't offer substantial cost savings or provide the same level of security as those run by the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

Ryan Lochte attends an <em>E!</em> public relations event in New York City in 2013. Lochte starred in a short-lived reality show for the network that year called <em>What Would Ryan Do?</em>

Ryan Lochte's Drama: We Should Have Seen It Coming

We should have been prepared for this Ryan Lochte drama. After all, he starred in a reality show three years ago called What Would Ryan Do?

Black social media users are nearly twice as likely to see posts about race and race relations as whites, according to a report from Pew.

On Social Media, As In Life, White People Are Way Less Likely To Talk About Race

A new study from Pew found that while people of color regularly see and share content on social media about race, white people rarely do.

Contact lenses are simple and convenient, but also medical devices.

For Pete's Sake, Don't Sleep Or Swim In Your Contact Lenses

Contact lenses seem safe and easy, but a CDC analysis shows people can get serious eye infections from them. The usual culprits: wearing them too long and failing to be meticulous about cleaning.

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