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Stephen Nedoroscik throws a peace sign during the artistic gymnastics men's qualification at the Bercy Arena in Paris on Saturday.

What to know about Stephen Nedoroscik, America’s pommel horse hero

The 25-year-old Massachusetts native came to Paris to do one thing only: the pommel horse. On Monday, he helped USA men's gymnastics win its first medal in 16 years — and he's not finished yet.

A teenage girl wearing a face mask, head scarf and long black robe, listens to a math teacher at a tutoring center in Kabul. The center was established by a women's rights activist to circumvent a Taliban ban on girls attending secondary school. The activist said she has informal permission by Taliban authorities to run the center as long as teenage girls abide by a strict dress code.

Many Afghan men believe in women's rights. But they're afraid to speak out

Men rarely speak out to protest the Taliban's stripping away of the rights of girls and women. A new study finds that many believe those lost rights should be restored.

Many Chicago White Sox fans admitted they hoped the team would break the record — most losses in a season in modern baseball history — by losing their 121st game. Instead, Chicago swept the Angels and now, with a record of 39-120, heads to Detroit for its final series of the year.

As the White Sox narrowly avoid loss #121, fans bid farewell to a season to forget

The Chicago White Sox have 120 losses, tied for the most in a season — one more L, and the record would be theirs. Fans at the final home game said they wouldn't mind seeing history made.

Harvard President Claudine Gay speaks about antisemitism on campus during a hearing of the House Committee on Education on Capitol Hill on Dec. 5.

Harvard affirms President Claudine Gay will not step down over antisemitism testimony

Gay faced growing criticism from lawmakers, alumni and donors for not denouncing violence and hateful rhetoric against Jewish students more clearly or forcefully enough during congressional testimony.

Rigoberto Urán crosses the finish line of stage 12 of the 110th Tour de France, July 13, 2023, in Belleville-en-Beaujolais, France.

For Colombia's most beloved cyclist, winning isn't the point

Rigoberto Urán has never won the Tour de France or Olympics gold. But he's still a superstar. "I think lots of people identify with me because they want to win but don't quite make it," he says.

Millions of people use their smart phones to make calls. But voice quality remains just fair for most phones, according to <em>Consumer Reports</em>.

Voice Quality On Hold For Smart Phones

American consumers still talk a lot on their smart phones, but one key function consistently falls short — voice quality. Recent studies by Consumer Reports and others find that it hasn't kept pace with advances in screen display, Web browsing and battery life.

Voice Quality On Hold For Smart Phones

American consumers still talk a lot on their smart phones, but one key function consistently falls short — voice quality. Recent studies by Consumer Reports and others find that it hasn't kept pace with advances in screen display, Web browsing and battery life.

Residents, Church Vie For History-Rich Russian Isles

Russia's Solovetsky Islands, less than 100 miles from the Arctic Circle, have become a popular tourist destination. Originally an outpost of the Orthodox Church, they later became home to a brutal prison. Now, islanders and church officials are battling for control.

How do you discipline an in-school overdose? In some districts, you don't

Amid the rise in teen opioid overdoses, school systems from California to Maryland are changing their approach: Instead of zero tolerance, they're turning to rehabilitation.

The 2024 NCAA football championship, brought to you by ... California?

Football fans in California can claim more players in the CFP title game than their counterparts in either Michigan or Washington.

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