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A documentary shines a spotlight on Tchinda Andrade, the transgender hero of the small African nation.

Despite the problems faced by Rio de Janeiro, it's important to remember that the Olympic Games have survived much in their history, writes Amy Bass.

Donald Trump hasn't yet picked Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his running mate -- but already, Pence's home-state Republicans are jockeying for his job.

Peter Bergen: Donald Trump is correct in saying Saddam Hussein repressed terrorist groups, as he did all forms of rebellion and dissent

A South African judge sentenced Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius to six years in prison for his girlfriend's murder -- the latest ruling in a drawn-out case that has transfixed the nation.

Newly declassified letters Tony Blair sent to George W. Bush reveal the British leader's thoughts in the lead-up to war, at the time of the invasion and during Iraq's descent into chaos.

Here's what you need to know about the markets before you start your business day.

Four more big asset management firms have halted trading in real estate investment funds in the past 24 hours.

Roger Federer kept alive his chances of winning a record eighth Wimbledon crown when he rallied to beat Marin Cilic in five sets.

Trash piled meters deep on beaches where children usually swim, water littered with discarded food packaging and plastic bottles.

Donate to politicians and they'll sell your data. Marco Rubio has made more than $500,000 by renting out his donor list. Rand Paul has made $212,000 by selling his. And lots of companies buy them.

Gregory Lee Butler Jr. pleads guilty to puncturing a fire hose at a Baltimore CVS pharmacy fire during April 2015 riots over the death of Freddie Gray.

President Barack Obama said Wednesday that he will leave behind 3,000 more troops in Afghanistan than originally planned, effectively handing involvement in a raging civil war the United States joined after the 9/11 attacks to his successor.

A video showing a deadly encounter outside a convenience store in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has sparked outrage. Police officers pin down Alton Sterling, a 37-year-old black man, then one shoots him as he lies on the ground.

Alton Sterling's death at the hands of police triggered vigils nationwide Wednesday where organizers called for peaceful protests and demonstrations.

Getu's karst limestone spires, caves and arches are fast becoming a playground for the fearless -- attracting thrillseekers from around the world.

When Republican naysayers were mocking Donald Trump's improbable White House campaign before the primaries started, Newt Gingrich was reading "Trump: The Art of the Deal."

A long-awaited official inquiry delivered a devastating indictment of Britain's decision to invade Iraq Wednesday, finding that the war was based on flawed intelligence and had been launched before diplomatic options were exhausted.

It's a report with a spine, with clear findings about British failures in the Iraq war and Tony Blair's role, writes Robin Oakley.