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TURIN, Italy -- Mix in some song, dance and a squealing Ferrari, and cap it off with some opera. That's amore _ for the Turin Olympics. It was a mutual love affair between the Italian hosts _ known for their flair for the dramatic _ and their... See more

TURIN, Italy -- Mix in some song, dance and a squealing Ferrari, and cap it off with some opera. That's amore _ for the Turin Olympics. It was a mutual love affair between the Italian hosts _ known for their flair for the dramatic _ and their visitors from around the world at Friday's opening ceremony. See less

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TORINO, Italy (AP) -- This gritty city below the Alps gave a heartfelt "benvenuto'' Friday night to the Winter Games, a fiery opening ceremony dedicated to passion and to igniting the competitive spirits of more than 2,500 of the world's best... See more

TORINO, Italy (AP) -- This gritty city below the Alps gave a heartfelt "benvenuto'' Friday night to the Winter Games, a fiery opening ceremony dedicated to passion and to igniting the competitive spirits of more than 2,500 of the world's best athletes. See less

Highlights: Cost of both the opening and closing ceremonies: $34 million.

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TURIN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 10: Turkish delegates attends the Opening Ceremony of the Turin 2006 Winter Olympic Games on February 10, 2006 at the Olympic Stadium in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Vladimir Rys/Bongarts/Getty Images) Bongarts/Getty Images

TURIN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 10: Turkish delegates attends the Opening Ceremony of the Turin 2006 Winter Olympic Games on February 10, 2006 at the Olympic Stadium in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Vladimir Rys/Bongarts/Getty Images) Bongarts/Getty Images See less

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TURIN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 10: Spanish athletes attend the Opening Ceremony of the Turin 2006 Winter Olympic Games on February 10, 2006 at the Olympic Stadium in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Vladimir Rys/Bongarts/Getty Images) Bongarts/Getty Images

TURIN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 10: Spanish athletes attend the Opening Ceremony of the Turin 2006 Winter Olympic Games on February 10, 2006 at the Olympic Stadium in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Vladimir Rys/Bongarts/Getty Images) Bongarts/Getty Images See less

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Turin, Italy -- Chris Witty, Derek Parra and Vonetta Flowers re-emerge from the mist today, like characters in Brigadoon, the mythical Scottish town...