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NPR (Brian Mann) - U.S. boosts gold medal tally at Winter Games, led by athletes from handful of states

The U.S. is a winter sport powerhouse, second only to Norway. The wins at the Milan Cortina Games come disproportionately from athletes who emerged in a handful of states from Alaska to Vermont.

NPR (Pien Huang) - American Jordan Stolz speedskates to a third Olympic medal -- silver this time

U.S. speedskater Jordan Stolz had a lot of hype accompanying him in these Winter Olympic Games. He's now got two gold medals, one silver, with one event to go.

NPR (Brian Mann) - US sled racer Uhlaender says she was unfairly denied sixth Olympic bid

Five-time U.S. Olympian Katie Uhlaender says a point-manipulation scheme blocked her bid to compete in Milan Cortina. U.S. sports officials are backing her bid for a special berth at the Winter Games.

AI:Five-time U.S. Olympian Katie Uhlaender claims a point-manipulation scheme unfairly prevented her from qualifying for a sixth Olympic appearance at the Milan Cortina Games. U.S. sports officials are currently supporting her request for a special berth to compete in the Winter Olympics.Open