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Beijing Olympics: 10 'Must Watch' Stories

The world will turn its attention to the Olympic Games and China on Friday with the spectacle of the opening ceremony in Beijing.

Olympics watchers most likely already know about some of the big stories — like swimmer Michael Phelps' bid to win eight gold medals, and Beijing's effort to clean up the air in time for the competition.

Here are 10 other things to watch for during the games:

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