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Sochi Olympics' Polar Bear sheds tear

SOCHI, Russia - A blue tear trickles down the cheek of Polar Bear, one of the mascots of the Sochi Olympics, during the closing ceremony of the Winter Games in Russia, as shown on a TV screen on Feb. 23, 2014.

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3 years after quake-tsunami

SENDAI, Japan - Photos from Kyodo News helicopter show Okawa Elementary School in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, on March 23, 2011 (top), nearly two weeks after the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami, and on Feb. 28, 2014 (bottom). Dozens of pupils fell victim to the disaster.

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Remains of disaster-hit residential area in Sendai, Japan

SENDAI, Japan - The remains of a residential area in the Arahama district in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, where about 720 homes were washed away in the March 2011 tsunami, are pictured on Feb. 23, 2014. Sendai municipal authorities are planning to preserve part of the area as a reminder of the disaster (Photo taken with fisheye lens).

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Man builds cafe to bring life back to island

MATSUYAMA, Japan - Photo taken Feb. 23, 2014 shows customers being served outside at Sea and Cafe, opened on a tiny uninhabited island called Kashima off the coast of Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture.

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Yankees training camp

TAMPA, United States - New York Yankees (from R) pitcher Hiroki Kuroda, catcher Austin Romine and manager Joe Girardi chat during a batting practice of a training camp in Tampa, Florida, on Feb. 23, 2014.

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Fans celebrate as Russia sweeps 50-km cross-country race

SOCHI, Russia - Fans celebrate as three Russian skiers occupy the podium for the men's 50-kilometer cross-country mass start free race during the Closing Ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014.

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Sochi Olympics mascots at closing ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - Giant Sochi Olympics mascots -- the Polar Bear (C), the Hare (L) and the Leopard -- appear in the closing ceremony of the Winter Games at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014. (Pool Photo)

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Official mascots at Closing Ceremony for Sochi Olympics

SOCHI, Russia - A bear (C), one of the giant official mascots of the Sochi Olympics, blows out the Olympic torch during the Closing Ceremony for the Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014, as shown in this sequence of photos (from top to bottom).

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Yankees' rookie pitcher Tanaka signs autographs at camp

TAMPA, United States - Japanese rookie pitcher Masahiro Tanaka of the New York Yankees smiles as he signs autographs for fans on Feb. 23, 2014, during the Major League Baseball team's spring training camp in Tampa, Florida.

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Photographers keep eyes on players at ice hockey final

SOCHI, Russia - Photographers keep their eyes on Canadian and Swedish players even when the ice spatters during the men's ice hockey final of the Winter Olympics at the Bolshoy Ice Dome in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014.

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Milan's Honda in action against Sampdoria

GENOA, Italy - AC Milan's Keisuke Honda (L) hits the deck in a game against Sampdoria in Genoa, Italy, on Feb. 23, 2014. AC Milan won the Serie A game 2-0.

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Kawashima plays in Standard's match against Gent

LIEGE, Belgium - Standard Liege goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima (R) of Japan launches the ball upfield in a home game against KAA Gent in Belgian soccer's first division on Feb. 23, 2014. Gent won 3-2.

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Canada supporters at ice hockey final at Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Fans behind the Swedish bench cheer for the Canadian team during the men's ice hockey final at the Winter Olympics at the Bolshoy Ice Dome in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014.

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Canada supporters at ice hockey final at Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Fans in costume cheer for the Canadian ice hockey team during the men's ice hockey final against Sweden at the Bolshoy Ice Dome during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014. Canada won 3-0 to claim the gold medal.

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Inter's Nagatomo in action against Cagliari

MILAN, Italy - Inter Milan's Yuto Nagatomo (R) watches the ball with Cagliari's Matias Vecino Falero in a Serie A match on Feb. 23, 2014, in Milan, Italy. The game ended 1-1.

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Canada's Toews celebrates goal in ice hockey final

SOCHI, Russia - Canadian forward Jonathan Toews (C) celebrates with his teammates after scoring Canada's first goal in the first period of the men's ice hockey final against Sweden at the Bolshoy Ice Dome during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014.

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E. Frankfurt's Inui in action against Bremen

FRANKFURT, Germany - Eintracht Frankfurt's Takashi Inui (R) shakes off Werder Bremen's Aleksandar Ignjovski in the second half of a Bundesliga match in Frankfurt, Germany, on Feb. 23, 2014. The game ended in a scoreless draw.

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Canada's Toews scores in men's ice hockey final

SOCHI, Russia - Canadian forward Jonathan Toews (C) scores Canada's first goal in the first period of the men's ice hockey final against Sweden at the Bolshoy Ice Dome during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014.

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Canada's Kunitz scores in men's ice hockey final

SOCHI, Russia - Canadian forward Chris Kunitz celebrates after scoring Canada's third goal during the third period of the men's ice hockey final against Sweden at the Bolshoy Ice Dome during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014.

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Canada wins gold medal in men's ice hockey

SOCHI, Russia - Canadian players rush from their bench to the rink in celebration after defeating Sweden 3-0 in the men's ice hockey final of the Winter Olympics at the Bolshoy Ice Dome in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014.

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Canada wins gold medal in men's ice hockey

SOCHI, Russia - Members of the Canadian ice hockey team pose for photos with their gold medals after defeating Sweden 3-0 in the men's final at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014. It was Canada's second consecutive Olympic gold and ninth Olympic title overall.

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Sochi pays tribute to next Winter Games host city

SOCHI, Russia - Tribute is paid to Pyeongchang, South Korea, the host city of the 2018 Winter Games, during the Closing Ceremony for the Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014.

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Closing of Sochi Winter Games

SOCHI, Russia - People snap commemorative photos under the Olympic rings and the cauldron after the Olympic flame was extinguished in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014.

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Giant official mascots at Closing Ceremony for Sochi Games

SOCHI, Russia - Gigantic official mascots of the Sochi Olympics perform on the stage while a boat floats in the air during the Closing Ceremony for the Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014.

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Next Winter Games host city introduced at Closing Ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - South Korean figure skating silver medalist Kim Yu Na (C) and her compatriots participate in a performance to introduce Pyeongchang in her home country, the host city of the 2018 Winter Games, during the Closing Ceremony for the Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014.

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Japanese figure skaters join Sochi Games Closing Ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese figure skaters (from L to R) Kanako Murakami, Akiko Suzuki and Mao Asada smile after the Closing Ceremony for the Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014.

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Next host city's logo shown at Sochi Closing Ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - The logo for the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics is unveiled during the Closing Ceremony for the Winter Games at the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014. (Pool Photo)

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Ballet dancers perform at Closing Ceremony for Sochi Games

SOCHI, Russia - Ballet dancers perform during the Closing Ceremony for the Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014.

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Russian ballet troupes perform at Sochi Closing Ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - The Mariinsky Ballet (L) and Bolshoi Ballet troupes perform during the Closing Ceremony for the Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014.

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Olympic torch blows out at Closing Ceremony for Sochi Games

SOCHI, Russia - The Olympic torch is extinguished at the Closing Ceremony for the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014, as shown in this combined photo.

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Japanese figure skaters Suzuki, Asada join Closing Ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese figure skaters Akiko Suzuki (L) and Mao Asada enter the stage during the Closing Ceremony for the Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014.

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Russian delegates enter stage at Sochi Closing Ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - Russian delegates march at the venue during the Closing Ceremony for the Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014.

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Russian, Greek, S. Korean flags hoisted at Closing Ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - The national flags of Russia (L), Greece (C) and South Korea are hoisted during the Closing Ceremony for the Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014. South Korea's Pyeongchang is the host city of the next Winter Games in 2018.

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Japanese figure skaters Asada, Suzuki join Closing Ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese figure skaters Mao Asada (L) and Akiko Suzuki smile during the Closing Ceremony for the Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014.

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Next Winter Games host's mascot snowmen at Closing Ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - Giant snowmen mascots bearing the Pyeongchang Olympic logo enter the stage during the Closing Ceremony for the Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014.

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Japanese athletes join Closing Ceremony for Sochi Olympics

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese figure skater Daisuke Takahashi (2nd from R) poses with members of Japanese women's short track skating team Sayuri Shimizu (L), Biba Sakurai (2nd from L) and Moemi Kikuchi during the Closing Ceremony for the Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014.

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Confetti showers Closing Ceremony for Sochi Winter Games

SOCHI, Russia - Yellow confetti fills the auditorium during the Closing Ceremony for the Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014.

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Olympic flag handed over to mayor of Pyeongchang, S. Korea

SOCHI, Russia - The mayor of Pyeongchang, Lee Seok Rai (2nd from R), waves the Olympic flag during the Closing Ceremony for the Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014. On his right is International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach.

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Olympic flag handed over to mayor of Pyeongchang, S. Korea

SOCHI, Russia - The mayor of Pyeongchang, Lee Seok Rai (R), waves the Olympic flag during the Closing Ceremony for the Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014. On his right is International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach.

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Olympic flag handed over to mayor of Pyeongchang, S. Korea

SOCHI, Russia - International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach (R) hands over the Olympic flag to Lee Seok Rai, mayor of Pyeongchang, South Korea, which is the host city of the 2018 Winter Games, during the Closing Ceremony for the Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014.

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Closing Ceremony for Sochi Winter Olympics

SOCHI, Russia - Circus performers do acrobatics during the Closing Ceremony for the Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014.

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Japanese speed skaters join Closing Ceremony for Sochi Games

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese speed skaters (from L) Maki Tabata, Shiho Ishizawa and Masako Hozumi smile during the Closing Ceremony for the Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014.

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IOC head, Russian president join Sochi Closing Ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach (L) and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands during the Closing Ceremony for the Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014.

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Japan's snowboarder Takeuchi joins Sochi Closing Ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - Snowboard parallel giant slalom silver medalist Tomoka Takeuchi of Japan smiles during the Closing Ceremony for the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014.

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Fireworks at Closing Ceremony for Sochi Winter Olympics

SOCHI, Russia - Fireworks explode over the Fisht Olympic Stadium and the extinguished Olympic torch during the finale of the Closing Ceremony for the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014.

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Fireworks at Closing Ceremony for Sochi Winter Olympics

SOCHI, Russia - Fireworks explode over the Fisht Olympic Stadium and the extinguished Olympic torch during the finale of the Closing Ceremony for the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014.

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Figure skating gold medalist Hanyu leaves Closing Ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - Men's figure skating gold medalist Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan leaves the venue after the Closing Ceremony for the Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014.

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Chagall world shown at Closing Ceremony for Sochi Olympics

SOCHI, Russia - Russian Painter Marc Chagall's world is symbolically shown during the Closing Ceremony for the Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014.

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Russian tunes played at Closing Ceremony for Sochi Olympics

SOCHI, Russia - Russian tunes fill the auditorium during the Closing Ceremony for the Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014.

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Chagall fantasy world shown at Sochi Games Closing Ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - Decorations that depict paintings of Russian artist Marc Chagall are displayed under the theme of "Reflections of Russia" during the Closing Ceremony for the Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014.