The World Figure Skating Championships begin Wednesday with the men's and pairs short programs.

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It is the first time in 50 years the World Figure Skating Championships have been called off.

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Back at the World Figure Skating Championships for the first time in two years, Olympic champion Kim Yu-na looked as if she'd never been away Saturday night.

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