The United States and around the world. Im George Howell. Cnn newsroom starts right now. The music just gets you excited. The rio olympics. The games have begun. Summer games officially under way. There was the parade of nations. Every time you would expect the worlds best athletes proudly marched together in the Opening Statement at Rios Maracana stadium. Former olympian bronze medalist took that honor. You see the image there. Beautiful moment there. The theme of the ceremony was rebirth and regeneration, perhaps fitting you could say, given problems brazil has faced leading up to these days. A different scene before the games began, rye on on the Police Used Tear Gas against protest tphers rio. So much to talk about with this Opening Ceremony. Shasta darlington live with the latest in rio. Shasta, good day to you. Reporter good morning, george. It was a spectacle that was done on the 10th of the budget, raising hopes that rio can finally turn the page on what was a troubled leadup.
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