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The Olympics are officially over. A look back at the wins, upsets and breakout stars

After two-and-a-half weeks of competition, the Winter Olympics are officially over. A look back at the best moments, breakout stars and biggest upsets of the Games.

U.S. President Trump has lunch with French President Emmanuel Macron in Biarritz, France. Leaders of some of the world's major economies have arrived in the country for the Group of Seven summit.

Trade And Economic Tensions Loom Over G-7 Summit In France

Just before leaving Washington, D.C., Friday, President Trump hiked tariffs on Chinese imports and threatened to force American companies to leave China.

Oil Prices Edge Upward After U.S. Imposes Sanctions On Venezuela

The sanctions are meant to put pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who allegedly diverts billions in oil profits to pay off military officers and help prop up his government.

Jonathan Pollard, the American convicted of spying for Israel, leaves a New York courthouse following his release from prison in 2015. As of Friday, Pollard has completed the terms of his parole and is a free man.

Jonathan Pollard, Who Sold Cold War Secrets To Israel, Completes Parole

After 30 years in prison, and five years on stringent parole, former U.S. Navy analyst Jonathan Pollard plans to move to Israel, his lawyers said.

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., speaks Monday during a confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett.

Republicans Slam 'Religious Test,' 'Bigotry' In Counterattacks Defending Barrett

GOP members on the Senate Judiciary Committee decry what they call inappropriate questioning about Amy Coney Barrett's Catholic faith and call it un-American persecution of her religion.

Vaccination Disparity Has Improved But Rates Still Low For Area's Black Residents

One in six residents of Hamilton County have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. But a higher percentage of white residents have gotten…

Activists are likely to be disappointed that the Senate parliamentarian ruled against the inclusion of a $15 minimum wage in the giant COVID relief bill. But the provision's omission likely means the measure will gain more support in the Senate.

Senate Can't Vote On $15 Minimum Wage, Parliamentarian Rules

The Senate parliamentarian informed lawmakers that a plan to gradually increase the federal minimum wage to $15 by 2025 does not fit the complicated rules that govern budget bills in the Senate.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., arrives on Capitol Hill to attend a meeting to discuss a potential economic bill in response to the coronavirus on March 20, 2020.

Coronavirus Aid Bill In Limbo After Procedural Vote Fails

The Senate is hoping for a vote on Monday, but congressional leaders said on Sunday they have yet to reach agreement on what would be the largest bill yet in response to the outbreak.

The Rev. Billy Graham's casket will lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol rotunda for two days. Mourners are invited to pay their final respects before a private funeral.

The Rev. Billy Graham's Casket Will 'Lie In Honor' At The Capitol

It is a rare distinction bestowed on only a handful of civilians. For two days Americans will be welcome to pay their respects to the beloved Evangelical pastor. He will be buried in North Carolina.

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton spoke at the Cleveland Industrial Innovation Center on Monday.

Clinton Warns Against 'Inflammatory, Anti-Muslim Rhetoric'

Hillary Clinton laid out options including enhanced intelligence sharing, additional training for first responders, and more aggressive international efforts to freeze terrorists' resources.

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