Kamala Harris has long voiced support for action on climate change, during her career in California and as vice president. Environmentalists hope that background signals she'd take major steps if elected.
Officials and state-controlled media have launched a major campaign against the rally, comparing it to the uprising in Ukraine that led to the fall of that country's then pro-Russia president in 2013.
Now that Vice President Harris is the Democratic presidential nominee, Donald Trump’s polling advantage is erased, his messaging is upended and a campaign focused against President Biden has to adapt.
Thomas Bach's tenure as Olympics leader has been controversial as took the IOC through doping scandals, controversy involving Chinese and Russian influence, and two Games held during Covid pandemic.
U.S. women cruised to victory in the 4 by 400 relay in Saint-Denis, France. American men, meanwhile, prevailed in a hard-fought relay at the same distance, beating Botswana.
Chiles won bronze after a last-minute inquiry found the judges had underscored her by a tenth of a point. On Saturday, an appeals court vacated the inquiry, saying it had come four seconds too late.
At the Olympic Games, concession stands serve drinks in reusable plastic "eco-cups." It's a sustainability measure, Olympic organizers say, but environmentalists say they increase waste.
The uncle of the Uvalde, Texas, school shooter begged police to let him try to talk his nephew down, according to a 911 call included in a trove of recordings and transcripts released by officials.
It's the first Olympic gold medal for the U.S. women's national team since 2012. The win against Brazil is another sign of the U.S. transformation after falling short in a string of major tournaments.
Vice President Harris is largely pitching the same economic plan she’s stood behind with President Biden. But it is also becoming clearer what her particular focus will be now that she is the nominee.
Many farmers in Ethiopia have lost valuable land for growing crops. They're learning to change the way they work to make the most out of what they have.