Brazil

A Saudi Arabian judo athlete refused to participate in her first-round match at the Summer Olympics in Rio Sunday, reportedly to avoid an Israeli competitor in the next round. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Saudi Olympic fighter refuses to compete against Israeli

Anna Giaritelli · August 8, 2016 9:54 pm

As one looks at this nation and around the world, one has to say that democratic governance has not been operating optimally and market capitalism seems to be going through a protracted rough patch. (AP Photo)

The end of history not turning out as hoped

Michael Barone · August 7, 2016 9:00 pm

The Israeli team tried to board a bus to the opening ceremonies, when the Lebanese delegation tried to physically block them, sources say. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Lebanese Olympic athletes refuse to share bus with Israelis

Ben Smith · August 6, 2016 10:21 pm

Ginny Thrasher won gold in the 10-meter air rifle event on Saturday morning, also setting a new Olympic record in the finals. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

U.S. wins first gold of the Rio Olympics

Jacqueline Klimas · August 6, 2016 2:48 pm

"In a season of intense politics, let's cherish this opportunity to come together around one flag," said President Obama. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Obama cheers U.S. Olympic Team representing ‘nation of immigrants’

Anna Giaritelli · August 6, 2016 10:00 am

"[W]e call all parties to lay down their weapons and put aside their differences during the games," said UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. (AP Photo/Yorgos Karahalis)

UN leader calls for truce during Olympic games

Anna Giaritelli · August 6, 2016 3:08 am

The 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro commenced Friday night with an opening ceremony that made a global plea to reverse climate change and conserve the Earth's resources. (AP Photo/Tim Donnelly)

Climate change front and center at Olympics opening ceremony

Anna Giaritelli · August 6, 2016 2:23 am

Only 48 percent of Americans said they plan to watch a "great deal" or "fair amount" of the world games. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Fewer Americans will watch Olympics this year

Anna Giaritelli · August 2, 2016 10:40 pm

Five other U.S. dignitaries will attend Friday's opening ceremony at the Summer Olympics in Brazil. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

Kerry leads U.S. delegation to Rio Olympics

Nicole Duran · August 2, 2016 7:45 pm

"This may not please everybody on either side," IOC President Thomas Bach said. "But still the result today is one which is respecting the rules of justice." (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon, File)

Olympics reverses decision to ban all Russian athletes

Anna Giaritelli · July 24, 2016 5:27 pm

The country's team has been banned from competing in the international games after Russian authorities were caught running a state-sponsored doping program. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Last place: Russia’s 387 athletes banned from Rio Olympics

Anna Giaritelli · July 23, 2016 10:19 pm

"We believe that Brazilian authorities are on top of this," State spokesman John Kirby said. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

National Security

State: No Olympic travel advice after Brazil arrests 10 terror plotters

Pete Kasperowicz · July 21, 2016 7:33 pm