Big News Network: On Friday night, Brazil did what it does best. It showed the world how the country celebrates - the samba, the carnival, sequins, feathers, et al.
The stage was set. Rios iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, that dominates the skyline of the Brazilian capital and where the Olympic torch was lit at dawn was specially lit up.
Thousands of spectators started pouring into the 74,000-seat Maracana Stadium, and at 8 p.m. local time, the world welcomed the 31st Summer Olympic Games. The Rio de Janeiro,...