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Russian doping whistleblowers Yuliya and Vitaly Stepanov fear for their lives

Two Russian athletes who brought to light the extent of doping in Russian sports now fear for their lives and have moved to yet another secret location for their safety. More Aug 15 video

• Russian whistleblowers who exposed doping scandals forced to move locations again Aug 13 video
• New Russian doping report confirms evidence of state-sponsored cheating Jul 18 video
• Sports court upholds Olympic ban on Russian track athletes
• Clean Russian athletes unfairly tarnished by doping scandal, says former Canadian rowing coach

New Man charged with arson after California wildfire destroys 175 homes, businesses

A man was arrested on Monday on suspicion of arson, officials said, over a wildfire in Northern California that has destroyed more than 175 homes and businesses and forced hundreds of residents to flee. More 1:20 AM ET

• California wildfires destroy homes, force thousands to flee Aug 15
• Fort McMurray wildfire blamed for lowest level of domestic crude arriving at Canadian refineries since 1973 Aug 15

Man charged with 2nd-degree murder in slaying of New York City imam, friend

A man suspected in the fatal shooting of an imam and his friend as they left a mosque in New York City has been arrested on charges of second-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon. More Aug 15

• NYC police search for suspect in killing of imam, friend Aug 14
• Imam, associate shot dead while leaving New York City mosque Aug 13

Photos Olympic pursuit leaves its mark on tattooed athletes

From Andre De Grasse's dove to those ubiquitous Olympic rings, here's a look at the tattoos on athletes at the Rio Games. More Aug 15