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Here’s what to watch for at the London Olympics on Friday, July 27
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OPENING CEREMONY A celebration of British culture, with a touch of Shakespeare, pop music, James Bond — and even some farm animals. A huge worldwide audience will tune in for the extravaganza, which starts at 2000GMT (4 p.m. ET). |
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WHO WILL LIGHT THE TORCH? Bookmakers are now convinced it will be Sir Roger Bannister, the first man to break the four-minute mile. But is there another mystery contender? |
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WEATHER Will the famous English rain blight the opening ceremony? It’s been hot and sunny all week in the British capital — but a little wet this morning. |
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REFEREE DIES A Turkish boxing referee has been found dead in his London hotel room. It appears he suffered a heart attack. Autopsy results expected later Friday. |
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ROMNEY FALLOUT What will Londoners make of Mitt Romney’s implication that the city isn’t ready for the games? Will it draw them together? |
