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International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach addresses journalists during a press conference ahead of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games.

The Olympic chief will meet with Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai after safety concerns

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach avoided taking positions on any political controversies ahead of the beginning of the Beijing Winter Games in a news conference Thursday.

Novak Djokovic will play in the 2022 Australian Open, after getting an exemption from vaccine requirements. He's seen here removing his mask at the 2021 ATP Cup at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne last February.

Novak Djokovic gets a vaccination exemption to play in the Australian Open

The tournament's defending champion posted a photo of himself smiling at an airport. But in Australia, some of the responses to his Twitter post were not happy ones.

Chris Cuomo attends the Turner Upfront 2018 arrivals on the red carpet at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on May 16, 2018 in New York City.

CNN suspends Chris Cuomo indefinitely over his role in his brother's defense

CNN said new documents "raise serious questions" about the anchor's role in trying to help his brother, former N.Y. governor Andrew Cuomo, respond to sexual misconduct allegations.

Credit bureau TransUnion used digital tricks known as "dark patterns," such as putting information in low-contrast fine print and in an image that took longer to load than the rest of the webpage, government officials say.

Credit firm TransUnion used deceptive marketing and 'dark patterns,' lawsuit alleges

TransUnion used digital tricks called "dark patterns," such as putting information in low-contrast fine print and in an image that took longer to load than the rest of the webpage, regulators say.

A 12-year-old former child soldier with Yemen's Houthi rebels demonstrates how to use a weapon at a camp for displaced persons where he took shelter with his family in Marib, Yemen in 2018. The Houthi rebels have agreed to rid their ranks of child soldiers, who have fought by the thousands during the country's seven years of civil war, the United Nations said Monday.

Yemen's Houthi rebels will stop using child soldiers, the U.N. says

Child soldiers have fought by the thousands during the country's war. The Houthis signed what the U.N. described as an "action plan" to end and prevent recruiting or using children in armed conflict

Russia's war will be led by a general with a reputation for attacking civilians

Russia put a new commanding general in charge of operations in Ukraine. The move comes after several top Russian military leaders died during the invasion which has taken longer than Russia expected.

Democrats Criticize Budget Cuts for Social Programs

Democrats are unhappy with the budget proposed by President Bush that would boost spending on the war on terror while cutting social programs. Some Republicans have problems with the budget too -- though the two parties may not always agree on what those problems are or how to solve them.

Delta, Northwest File for Bankruptcy Protection

Two major airlines, Delta and Northwest, file for bankruptcy protection. Delta is asking pilots for additional concessions on wages, and Northwest is reportedly moving to offer permanent positions to the mechanics who replaced those on strike.

Rolando Villazon: A Tenor Voice Lost and Found

Rolando Villazon's new CD Cielo e Mar celebrates the tenor's return to opera. He took a five-month hiatus after his voice began to falter.

Who Says French Food Can't Be Friendly?

Fine French cuisine doesn't have to mean waiters in tuxedos ferrying trays of oysters or silver-domed serving dishes. Chef Christian Constant is leading a mini-revolution in Paris; he's opened four small, lively restaurants that are comfortable, welcoming — and delicieux.

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