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Pistorius arrested after shooting

The South African sprinter, Oscar Pistorius, has been arrested after a shooting at his home in Pretoria. Media reports say the victim was his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Pistorius is a Paralympian and Olympian.

South Africa's Oscar Pistorius REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

South Africa's Oscar Pistorius REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

Paralympic records

Saturday marked the first weekend of competition at the London 2012 Paralympic Games. There was action in sixteen different sports with 49 medals to be won.

The prosthetic running blades of South Africa's Oscar Pistorius are seen during his men's 400m round 1 heat at the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium August 4, 2012.

The prosthetic running blades of South Africa's Oscar Pistorius are seen during his men's 400m round 1 heat at the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium August 4, 2012.

Techno-Doping debate

The Paralympics have reignited debate about the use of technology by athletes.

A general view of the Olympic Stadium and Orbit during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics

A general view of the Olympic Stadium and Orbit during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics

London lights Paralympic flame

British scientist Stephen Hawking launched the London Paralympics on Wednesday evening at a showpiece opening ceremony. More than 4,000 athletes representing 164 nations will participate.

South Africa's Oscar Pistorius starts his men's 400m round 1 heats at the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium August 4, 2012.

South Africa's Oscar Pistorius starts his men's 400m round 1 heats at the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium August 4, 2012.

Paralympians embrace impairments

Beginning on August 29, more than 4,200 athletes from 174 countries will compete in 503 medal events at the Paralympic Games in London. But one question burns in the minds of many: what exactly is a Paralympian?

Jamaica's Usain Bolt gestures after winning the men's 100m final with an Olympic record during the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium August 5, 2012.

Jamaica's Usain Bolt gestures after winning the men's 100m final with an Olympic record during the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium August 5, 2012.

Bolt retains 100m title

Jamaica's Usain Bolt won gold in the 100 meters Sunday evening. His 9.63-second time was an Olympic record. South African double amputee Oscar Pistorius also raced in the third night of athletics at the London Olympics.

South Africa's Oscar Pistorius starts his men's 400m round 1 heats at the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium August 4, 2012. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez (BRITAIN - Tags: OLYMPICS SPORT ATHLETICS TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

South Africa's Oscar Pistorius starts his men's 400m round 1 heats at the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium August 4, 2012. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez (BRITAIN - Tags: OLYMPICS SPORT ATHLETICS TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Pistorius makes history

Oscar Pistorius has made it into the history books as the first double amputee to compete on the Olympic track. World record holder Usain Bolt, meanwhile, won his qualifying heat but is set to face stiff competition.