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White House organizes virtual global summit to tackle ransomware

The White House is hosting a virtual meeting for more than 30 countries — from Ukraine to the United Arab Emirates — this week to find ways to fight ransomware together.

Ethiopia's year-long civil war may be entering a more destructive phase

The civil war is worsening as the Ethiopian government announces it is launching a new offensive against insurgents in Tigray.

President Barack Obama speaks with former Secretary of State Colin Powell in the Oval Office on Dec. 1, 2010. Powell, who had broken his longtime Republican ties to endorse Obama in 2008, died Monday.

In 2008, some Republicans claimed Obama was a Muslim. Colin Powell pushed back

The nation's first Black secretary of state notably broke from the Republican Party to endorse Barack Obama in 2008. He also gave a forthright condemnation of Islamophobia.

An Unlikely WNBA Champ

When you barely make the playoffs, nobody expects you to stay in the playoffs. The Chicago Sky defied expectations, becoming the WNBA champions Sunday night.

White House press secretary Jen Psaki acknowledged that a White House staffer has tested positive for COVID-19 and there have been other recent breakthrough cases of vaccinated staff members with mild cases in a briefing on Tuesday.

COVID Warnings From Washington Rise With The Uptick In Cases Around The Country

While the push to vaccinate and protect people from severe illness continues, the White House and Congress are seeing mild cases among vaccinated people.

In this June 16, 2021 file photo, travelers queue up in long lines to pass through the south security checkpoint in Denver International Airport in Denver.

Summer Travel Options Outside The U.S. Are Still Up In The Air As COVID Cases Rise

Two federal agencies issued the highest warning to Americans against traveling to the United Kingdom and four other countries due to rising COVID-19 cases.

U.S. gymnastics star Simone Biles performs on the vault during the women's artistic gymnastic qualifications on Sunday at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

U.S. Women's Gymnasts Have A Surprisingly Rough 1st Day Of Olympic Competition

A few stumbles from U.S. gymnasts – including from star Simone Biles – allowed Russia's team to take the lead. The U.S. is the heavy favorite. Russia came out one point ahead with the total team score

Gold medalist Tamyra Mensah-Stock of Team USA poses with her new medal after the women's freestyle 68kg final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

Tamyra Mensah-Stock Becomes 1st U.S. Black Woman To Win Wrestling Gold

"I'm feeling very happy and I keep trying not to cry, but it keeps happening," Tamyra Mensah-Stock said after her historic win in Tokyo.

British gymnastics beat out Italy for the Olympic bronze on Tuesday, in a huge upset. The win represents the first team medal for Britain in the sport in nearly a century.

Why Bronze Medalists Are Likely Happier Than Those Who Win Silver

Researchers say it may be counterintuitive because silver medalists perform better, but a study shows that third place winners tend to express more happiness after an Olympic event.

Sun Dawu, shown here in 2005, was sentenced in a court in Hebei province on Wednesday. The billionaire pig farmer was found guilty of eight charges, including gathering crowds to attack state agencies, illegal fundraising and "provoking trouble." Few onlookers were allowed access to the trial, despite earlier assurances that his relatives and employees could attend.

Chinese Billionaire Sun Dawu Is Sentenced To 18 Years For 'Provoking Trouble'

The staunch advocate of social justice and rural development was found guilty of eight charges. His harsh prison sentence comes amid broader efforts by authorities to rein in powerful businessmen.

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