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The U.S. women have not lost a game at the Olympics since the 1992 Games in Barcelona, a remarkable stretch of 55 straight victories and seven gold medals. (Image credit: Mohd Rasfan/AFP via Getty Images)

Only 21% contained, Dixie Fire destroys 447,723 acres in four counties, up from previous day’s total of 434,813 acres burned and surpassing vast Bootleg Fire in southern Oregon

It’s a pattern too consistent to be coincidence: A dramatic crisis opens the political window for change, and Israeli governments find the courage to step through it

Turkish leader facing serious challenge to 18-year rule rejects idea that his country needs help, even as government admits it has run out of functioning firefighting planes

Some states have banned vaccine mandates. Can reason replace coercion?

Taliban fighters have entered the capital of Afghanistan’s Jawzjan province, a politician has said, as they seek to capture their second provincial capital in as many days.

Any foreigners seeking to perform Umrah must be immunized with Riyadh-recognized vaccine and agree to undergo quarantine upon arrival, authorities say

UN agency for Palestinian refugees says group making accusations has history of slandering UNRWA, but admits that some of posts uncovered may have violated its code of conduct

Kim Raisner violated the rules at the Olympic Games when she lightly punched a reluctant horse that was refusing to ride. (Image credit: Hassan Ammar/AP)

Participants argue that health pass now needed to enter cafes or travel on inter-city trains encroaches on civil liberties in country where individual freedom is highly prized