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Attorney General William Barr, at the White House last month, has placed blame for violence on what he calls "anarchistic and far-left extremists."

Attorney General Steps Up Federal Law Enforcement Response To Protests

William Barr has directed that riot teams be dispatched to Washington, D.C., and Miami to assist local authorities in responding to protests there.

A man at a vigil this week wears a mask with the words "I can't breathe" above the name of Manuel Ellis, a 33-year-old black man whose death in Tacoma, Wash., police custody was recently ruled a homicide.

Tacoma Mayor: Officers Who Arrested Manuel Ellis 'Should Be Fired And Prosecuted'

A medical examiner ruled this week the black man's death in police custody was a homicide, and the officers were placed on leave. But the Washington city's top politician says that's not enough.

Commentary: When Will The Democratic Party Stop Being Its Own Enemy?

The ninth of a seemingly endless string of Democratic presidential candidate debates takes place tonight in Las Vegas.Mercifully, the crowd of candidates…

On Sunday, the International Olympic Committee said that it was starting to look into scenarios for "modifying" the current plans for the games, which are scheduled to start on July 24 in Tokyo.

U.S. Olympics Officials Say 2020 Games Should Be Postponed Because Of Coronavirus

The top leaders of the U.S. organization say postponement from the planned July 24 opening is best, and international officials should ensure that conditions are safe and fair for all competitors.

Major league pitcher Madison Bumgarner carries the 2014 San Francisco Giants championship pennant while riding a police horse before a game in 2015. <em>The Athletic</em> reports that Bumgarner has been competing at rodeos under an alias.

MVP Pitcher Madison Bumgarner Has A Secret Life — As A Champion Cattle-Roper

The left-handed pitching ace has been entering — and sometimes winning — rodeo events under the alias "Mason Saunders."

Athletes, Fans Find Creative Ways To Get Their Sports Fix

The coronavirus pandemic has sidelined sports. Athletes scramble to find competition elsewhere, and fans struggle to find their fix.

Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, spoke at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia in July.

Ohio Congressman Will Try To Take Down Pelosi As House Democratic Leader

In the wake of his party's significant losses across the Rust Belt last week, Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan is stepping up to challenge Nancy Pelosi's nearly 14-year grip on the House Democratic caucus.

During a Saturday parade commemorating its founder's birthday, North Korea rolled out what appeared to be new intercontinental ballistic missiles. The country has been warned against having such weapons.

North Korea Rolls Out Missiles During Founder's Birthday Celebrations

What appeared to be new long-range and submarine-based missiles were paraded out during the nation's annual celebration of its founder, Kim Il Sung.

After Harassment Report, NPR Is Intent On Instilling Trust In Management

An outside legal review of NPR's handling of allegations against former top news executive Michael Oreskes found that questions were raised about his behavior even before he was hired.

Head Of Background Investigation Bureau Testifies Before Senate Intelligence Committee

The Senate intelligence committee held a hearing on reforming the security clearance process Wednesday in the wake of the clearance scandals at the White House.

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