Naomi Osaka's early Olympic loss stuns Japan
The disappointment came just days after Naomi Osaka left the nation teary-eyed when lighting the Olympic cauldron with her torch to open the Olympics.
The disappointment came just days after Naomi Osaka left the nation teary-eyed when lighting the Olympic cauldron with her torch to open the Olympics.
Tokyo Olympics: Simone Biles looks to lead Team USA to gold medal
Simone Biles and Team USA seek their third consecutive gold medal in women's gymnastics in Tuesday's team final. The Americans trail the Russian Olympic Committee.
Simone Biles and Team USA seek their third consecutive gold medal in women's gymnastics in Tuesday's team final. The Americans trail the Russian Olympic Committee.
US to keep international travel restrictions for now, citing virus surge
The U.S. will keep existing COVID-19 travel restrictions on international travel in place for now due to surging COVID-19 cases.
The U.S. will keep existing COVID-19 travel restrictions on international travel in place for now due to surging COVID-19 cases.
Tokyo Olympics in path of typhoon after sweltering heat
The Tokyo Olympics, already delayed a year, opened last week amid a heatwave and is now preparing for the threat of Tropical Storm Nepartak.
The Tokyo Olympics, already delayed a year, opened last week amid a heatwave and is now preparing for the threat of Tropical Storm Nepartak.
US Army’s Amber English sets Olympic record, snags gold in skeet shooting
A U.S. Army 1st lieutenant set an Olympic record on her way to bringing home the gold in skeet shooting.
A U.S. Army 1st lieutenant set an Olympic record on her way to bringing home the gold in skeet shooting.
German gymnastics team wears unitards to push back on 'sexualization' of sport
The German women’s gymnastics team took the floor for their first competition at the Tokyo Olympics wearing unitards with leggings that stretched down to the ankle.
The German women’s gymnastics team took the floor for their first competition at the Tokyo Olympics wearing unitards with leggings that stretched down to the ankle.
Biden: US will end military combat mission in Iraq by end of year
President Joe Biden and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi are set to announce that they’ve come to an agreement to end the U.S. military’s combat mission in Iraq by the end of the year.
President Joe Biden and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi are set to announce that they’ve come to an agreement to end the U.S. military’s combat mission in Iraq by the end of the year.
Remote camera catches bright meteor streaking across Norway sky
A meteor lit up the Norwegian sky on Sunday, creating a magnificent early morning light show.
A meteor lit up the Norwegian sky on Sunday, creating a magnificent early morning light show.
France mandates COVID-19 vaccines for health care workers amid protests
France passed a new law requiring health care workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine, as well as setting up a health pass for restaurants and other venues.
France passed a new law requiring health care workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine, as well as setting up a health pass for restaurants and other venues.
Iron Age-era mummy preserved in bog still has undigested last meal
Researches say the last meal of an Early Iron Age Denmark bog body called Tollund Man has revealed new details about his final hours.
Researches say the last meal of an Early Iron Age Denmark bog body called Tollund Man has revealed new details about his final hours.
Tokyo Olympics: US wins first gold medal for men's 400-meter IM swim
Swimmer Chase Kalisz won gold in men's 400-meter IM for 1st US medal at Tokyo Olympics; American Jay Litherland got silver.
Swimmer Chase Kalisz won gold in men's 400-meter IM for 1st US medal at Tokyo Olympics; American Jay Litherland got silver.
India’s COVID-19 death toll estimated in the millions, study finds
Most experts believe India’s official toll of more than 414,000 dead is a vast undercount, but the government has dismissed those concerns as exaggerated and misleading.
Most experts believe India’s official toll of more than 414,000 dead is a vast undercount, but the government has dismissed those concerns as exaggerated and misleading.
Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes Philippines
The Philippines was struck by a magnitude 6.7 earthquake on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
The Philippines was struck by a magnitude 6.7 earthquake on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
Tokyo Olympics: Opening ceremony in empty stadium kicks off delayed Games
The 2020 Toyko Olympics opening ceremony was held Friday in a largely empty Olympic Stadium. The Games have been delayed a year due to the pandemic.
The 2020 Toyko Olympics opening ceremony was held Friday in a largely empty Olympic Stadium. The Games have been delayed a year due to the pandemic.
Anti-Olympics protests heard inside National Stadium during opening ceremonies
Dozens of protesters gathered outside the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony on Friday demanding the cancelation of the Games over the ongoing pandemic.
Dozens of protesters gathered outside the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony on Friday demanding the cancelation of the Games over the ongoing pandemic.
Olympic archer loses consciousness in Tokyo heat
An archer lost consciousness during a competition at the Tokyo Olympics in intense heat on Friday.
An archer lost consciousness during a competition at the Tokyo Olympics in intense heat on Friday.
Bay Area activists take fight for Cuba to Washington as Biden imposes new sanctions
Alian Collazo came to Florida on a raft from Cuba at the age of eight. On Monday, he will voyage from Largo to Washington to exercise a right family still in Cuba don't have: The right to demonstrate. He will protest on behalf of the Cuban people.
Alian Collazo came to Florida on a raft from Cuba at the age of eight. On Monday, he will voyage from Largo to Washington to exercise a right family still in Cuba don't have: The right to demonstrate. He will protest on behalf of the Cuban people.
Reports of ‘breakthrough’ COVID-19 cases alarming medical experts, world governments
While reports of athletes, lawmakers and others occasionally getting the coronavirus despite vaccination may sound alarming, top health experts point to overwhelming evidence that the shots dramatically reduce severe disease and death.
While reports of athletes, lawmakers and others occasionally getting the coronavirus despite vaccination may sound alarming, top health experts point to overwhelming evidence that the shots dramatically reduce severe disease and death.
California, Florida, Colorado sent most US Olympians to Tokyo
The United States sent 613 athletes to the Tokyo Olympics, but some states boast more athletes than others.
The United States sent 613 athletes to the Tokyo Olympics, but some states boast more athletes than others.
Olympics 2021: Jill Biden arrives in Tokyo, meets prime minister
First Lady Jill Biden arrived in Tokyo on Thursday, and her schedule includes dinner with Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and his wife, Mariko Suga, at Akasaka Palace.
First Lady Jill Biden arrived in Tokyo on Thursday, and her schedule includes dinner with Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and his wife, Mariko Suga, at Akasaka Palace.