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Usain Bolt, Ashton Eaton Help Create a Day of Superlatives at Olympics

Posted: 09 Aug 2012 07:11 PM PDT

Every day at the London Games has offered riveting moments, but perhaps no single day was more crowded with drama and record achievement than Thursday.

Ashton Eaton Wins Gold Medal in Decathlon

Posted: 09 Aug 2012 07:15 PM PDT

Ashton Eaton took the gold and his teammate Trey Hardee finished second, marking the first time the United States has won two decathlon medals in the same Olympics since 1956.

United States 2, Japan 1: United States Beats Japan for Women’s Soccer Gold

Posted: 09 Aug 2012 03:35 PM PDT

Behind two goals by Carli Lloyd, the United States defeated Japan to avenge last year's loss in the World Cup final and win its fourth gold medal in women's soccer.

United States 2, Japan 1: U.S. Women's Soccer Team Defeats Japan for Gold Medal

Posted: 09 Aug 2012 01:53 PM PDT

Behind two goals by Carli Lloyd, the United States defeated Japan to win its fourth gold medal in women's soccer.

Bits Blog: Virus Seeking Bank Data Is Tied to Attack on Iran

Posted: 09 Aug 2012 06:58 PM PDT

Security experts said they had discovered what they believed was the fourth state-sponsored computer virus to surface in the Middle East in three years.

Iran Hosts Its Own Meetings on Syria Conflict

Posted: 09 Aug 2012 06:59 PM PDT

There were no conclusions or declarations by the 30 participating nations, including Russia and China, according to diplomats.

U.S. Moves to Address Agent Orange Contamination in Vietnam

Posted: 09 Aug 2012 06:51 PM PDT

A four-year, $43 million program is being welcomed in Vietnam, but many people say the effort is too little and too late.

Charlotte’s Plans for Democratic Convention Security Draw Criticism

Posted: 09 Aug 2012 03:51 PM PDT

With thousands of protesters of all stripes preparing to invade the city for the Democratic National Convention, Charlotte and the Secret Service announced the perimeters of the security zone.

Olympic Men’s 200 Meters, Bolt and Blake

Posted: 09 Aug 2012 03:37 PM PDT

Usain Bolt of Jamaica edged his teammate Yohan Blake to win the gold medal at the London Games.

London 2012: London Live: Follow Thursday's Action at the Olympics

Posted: 09 Aug 2012 09:01 AM PDT

Live blogging Thursday's action at the Olympics, including volleyball, water polo and track and field.

Pistorius to Run in 4x400 Olympic Relay as South Africa Wins Appeal

Posted: 09 Aug 2012 11:00 AM PDT

Oscar Pistorius will get another chance to run at the Olympics after South Africa won an appeal to advance to the men's 4x400-meter relay final despite a collision in the first heat.

Murder Trial of Chinese Official’s Wife Begins and Concludes

Posted: 09 Aug 2012 03:50 PM PDT

After only seven hours, officials said that Gu Kailai, the wife of the deposed political leader Bo Xilai, and an accomplice had all but confessed to poisoning a British businessman.

U.S. and Gulf Allies Pursue a Missile Shield Against Iranian Attack

Posted: 09 Aug 2012 12:38 PM PDT

Such a regional defense system is meant to send a pointed message to Tehran, but it will require partner nations to put aside historic rivalries, share information and coordinate their arsenals.

Romney Campaign Carefully Chooses Speakers for Convention

Posted: 09 Aug 2012 01:28 AM PDT

Mitt Romney's approach to planning who will get to speak at the Republican National Convention this month has prized efficiency and practicality over sentimentality.

Young Republicans Erase Lines on Social Issues

Posted: 09 Aug 2012 08:36 AM PDT

Many of the youngest leaders of the Republican Party are embracing views on some social issues that are at odds with traditional conservative ideology.

Canoe Sprint | Women's Kayak 4: Hungarian Women’s Kayak Four Team Wins Olympic Gold

Posted: 09 Aug 2012 02:21 AM PDT

Rami Zur of Hungary, like many canoeing coaches, often rides alongside his team on bicycle, yelling encouragement. Does it make a difference?

Inside the Rings: Australian Pole Vaulter Steve Hooker Stays Flexible

Posted: 09 Aug 2012 06:03 AM PDT

Steve Hooker, the defending Olympic champion, made the pole-vaulting finals after a knee injury robbed him of his confidence over the past year.

Murky Plots and Attacks Tied to Shadow War of Iran and Israel

Posted: 09 Aug 2012 08:36 AM PDT

Analysts say the shadow war has more in common with the cloak-and-dagger maneuverings of the C.I.A. and the K.G.B. during the cold war than the publicity-hungry terrorism campaign of Al Qaeda.

Memo From Africa: U.S. Seeks to Step Up Africa Investment

Posted: 09 Aug 2012 12:01 AM PDT

These days, Africa is widely seen as the next frontier for economic growth, and the United States must also contemplate growing political and security stakes on the continent.

Victim in Sikh Temple Shooting Endured Separation to Support Family

Posted: 08 Aug 2012 11:17 PM PDT

A stunned family that had lived for so long without its father and husband is now preparing to travel to Wisconsin to collect Ranjit Singh's body.