Headline Roundup: Olympic Hopes

Madrid, Rio de Janeiro, Chicago and Tokyo make final pitches for 2016 Summer Games before International Olympic Committee. [NY Times] UPDATE: Chicago and Tokyo are eliminated first, Rio is picked.

Starbucks asks consumers to realign expectations with Via. [WSJ]

Do iPhone complaints, network problems, hurt AT&T's brand? [CNET]

Will revelations about CBS Late Night host David Letterman's affair, extortion help or hinder ratings, brand? [NY Times]

In bid for NBC Universal, Comcast strives to become media empire. [NY Times]

In a surprise move, the London Evening Standard goes free of charge. [Telegraph]

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