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PINE CITY, Minn. (AP) — The leader of an isolated religious community in Minnesota has pleaded guilty to sexual assault.

The United States finished the Rio Games with 121 medals, including 46 gold. Here’s a recap of the final day’s action at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil on Sunday:

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) -- Two American Olympic swimmers were taken off their flight from Brazil to the U.S. by local authorities amid an investigation into a reported robbery targeting 12-time medalist Ryan Lochte and his teammates.

U.S. hurdlers Brianna Rollins, Nia Ali and Kristi Castlin swept the medals in the 100-meter hurdles at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janiero, Brazil on Wednesday. Here’s a recap of the day’s action:

American gymnast Simone Biles won her fourth gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janiero, Brazil on Tuesday. Here’s a recap of the day’s action:

Shaunae Miller of the Bahamas dove past American Allyson Felix for a gold medal in the women's 400-meters at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janiero, Brazil on Monday.

American swimmer Michael Phelps won two gold medals at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janiero, Brazil on Tuesday, extending his world record haul to 22 career gold medals.

U.S. swimmer Lilly King beat Russian rival Yulia Efimova and won gold in the women’s 100-meter breaststroke at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janiero, Brazil on Monday.

American swimmers Katie Ledecky and Michel Phelps each broke records while capturing gold medals for the U.S. team at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janiero, Brazil on Sunday.

Two world records in swimming fell in the first full day of competition at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janiero, Brazil on Saturday.

Costumed dancers, raucous crowds and spectacular fireworks welcomed the best athletes in the world to the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janiero, Brazil on Friday evening.

PINE CITY, Minn. (AP) — A judge has set bail at $1.5 million for a religious sect leader who's charged with sexually abusing girls at a secluded compound in rural Minnesota.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian authorities say they've captured an American sect leader wanted for sex crimes against girls in the United States and who is on the U.S. marshals' most wanted list.

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