Dubious Olympic Record: More Than 110 Russian Athletes Barred From Rio
Russians have been banned in a host of sports at the Summer Games, with track and field, rowing and weightlifting hit the hardest.
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Pope Appoints Commission To Study Possibility Of Women As Deacons
The Vatican says Pope Francis has asked a group of seven men and six women to study whether women should be allowed to serve as deacons within the Roman Catholic Church.
3 Things People Can Do In The Classroom That Robots Can't
Artificial intelligence is getting stronger. Education must adapt. Here's a framework for separating out the things schools can and should teach that are uniquely human.
In The Olympic Spirit, Tourists Are Giving Rio Benefit Of The Doubt
Tens of thousands of tourists arrive in Rio this week for Friday's opening of the Olympics amid a surge in crime, concerns over Zika, and reports that the host city might not be ready for prime time.
Does U.S. Strike Against ISIS In Libya Mark A Policy Shift?
Renee Montagne speaks with Washington Post reporter Missy Ryan about the American airstrikes targeting ISIS in Libya. The strikes, launched Monday, hit the coastal town of Sirte, an ISIS stronghold.
American Charity Backs Military Radio Station In Ukraine
An information war is underway on Ukraine's troubled eastern flank, with pro-Russia radio and TV dominating the airwaves. But with key help from an American charity that makes no claim to neutrality, Ukraine's military now has its own FM radio station for its troops on the front. The reach of Army FM is limited, but Spirit of America's Jim Hake is determined to change that.
Nigerian, Interpol Agents Collaborate In Arrest Of Top Cyber Scammer
Nigerian and international agents have arrested the alleged kingpin of a ubiquitous email scam that netted tens of millions of dollars.
U.S. Begins Airstrikes Against Islamic State Fighters In Libya
American warplanes have begun attacking Islamic State fighters in Libya. It's the first step in what the U.S. and its allies hope is a new international campaign to stabilize a nation that's been in chaos since the 2011 NATO military intervention decapitated its government but did not establish a viable successor — creating conditions that ISIS found inviting.
This Spanish Farm Makes Foie Gras Without Force-Feeding
A farmer in Spain makes foie gras from wild geese who gorge themselves naturally on acorns and olives. New York chef Dan Barber describes tasting it as "the best culinary experience of my life."
In Women's Water Polo, Americans Aim For A Repeat
American women are expected to dominate team sports at the Olympics. That includes water polo, where they are defending champions and have medaled every time since the sport was introduced in 2000.