Security's tight, relentless
We've just passed the halfway mark, and all is quiet at the most fortified Olympics in U.S. history. But don't think the first nine days of relative tranquility at the 2002 Winter Games means security planners are resting easy just yet.

Rogge gets high marks for boosting IOC's image during 'Skategate'
Who could have guessed that the International Olympic Committee would be able to boost its image in Salt Lake City, home of the bid scandal? That's what appears to be happening, thanks to IOC President Jacques Rogge's leadership in the controversy over the figure skating pairs competition.