Can't-Miss Moments From The Olympics Opening Ceremony
From pictogram people to a moving rendition of "Imagine," the Tokyo Olympics' opening ceremony balanced fun with the seriousness of the moment.
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Olympic Opening Ceremony Is A Delicate Mix Of Celebration and Solemnity
The fanfare and celebration unfolded in a virtually empty stadium, as Japanese protesters gathered nearby to register their discontent over the world's largest sports event.
Mississippi Is Trying To Get The Supreme Court To Reverse Roe
Abortion-rights defenders promptly seized on the state's brief, noting that until now Mississippi had portrayed its appeal as far more limited.
Repeatedly Confronted By A Bear, A Man Is Rescued After He Writes 'SOS' On A Shack
A man in Alaska, who said that he had been mauled by a bear and that the animal had returned to his camp and harassed him every night for a week, was rescued by the Coast Guard.
When Schools Shut Down In Alaska, These Students Went Moose Hunting
In the remote Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region of Alaska, many families practice subsistence hunting to get food on the table. Three students reconnected with that tradition during the pandemic.
Farmers Have A Big Problem On Their Hands: They Can't Find A Way To Ship Their Stuff
Cargo ships are unloading containers in the U.S. and immediately shipping them out, empty, to Asia. That's frustrating American farmers and exporters who are struggling to get products overseas.
Photos: Highlights Of The Tokyo Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony
Athletes marched in front of thousands of empty seats as only a sparse crowd was admitted due to COVID-19 restrictions. This year's ceremony is titled "United by Emotion."
An Energy Company Behind A Major Bribery Scandal In Ohio Will Pay A $230 Million Fine
FirstEnergy Corp. agreed to pay as part of a deferred prosecution agreement. Acting U.S. Attorney Vipal Patel calls it the "largest criminal penalty ever collected" by his office
The Sexualization Of Women In Sports Extends Even To What They Wear
One women's team is in a dispute over having to wear bikini bottoms for their uniforms. An athlete was told her briefs were too short. A lot needs to change to even the playing field, experts say.
The Downs And Ups Of Africa's Current COVID Surge
The World Health Organization has reported a downturn after 8 weeks of increasing cases. But the good news comes with a large dose of caution.