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Olympics defections: For some athletes, the Olympics arent just a chance to compete theyre an opportunity to defect Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya will seek asylum in Poland. It isn't the first time Olympic athletes have walked away from their countries at the Games.

Colts QB Carson Wentz to undergo foot surgery, miss 5-12 weeks The Colts could be without their starting quarterback for a significant stretch of the season as Carson Wentz prepares for surgery.

US expands Afghan refugee program as Taliban violence grows The Biden administration is expanding efforts to evacuate at-risk Afghan citizens from Afghanistan as Taliban violence grows and U.S. troops withdraw.

UN creates permanent body to address challenges of racism The United Nations General Assembly has approved a resolution establishing a Permanent Forum of People of African Descent to provide expert advice on addressing the challenges of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and intolerance

Senator Lindsey Graham tests positive for Covid despite being vaccinated Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., tested positive for Covid-19 despite being vaccinated. Graham said he is experiencing flu-like symptoms but knows it could have been worse if he was not vaccinated.

US hits 70% vaccination rate -- a month late, amid a surge The U.S. on Monday finally reached President Joe Bidens goal of getting at least one COVID-19 shot into 70% of American adults -- a month late and amid a...

Lindsey Graham is 1st vaccinated senator to test positive for COVID Sen. Lindsey Graham tests positive for the coronavirus a breakthrough infection, as he was vaccinated in December.

Record Wildfire Burns Amid Drought On Hawaii's Big Island Firefighters have gotten more control over a wildfire in Hawaii that forced thousands of people to evacuate over the weekend and destroyed at least two homes...

Iran Ready To Deliver "Crushing" Military Response After Tanker Attack Iran on Sunday issued a formal denial that it was behind the major Thursday night drone attack on the Mercer Street oil tanker off Oman

US junior varsity lineup upsets Mexico 1-0 to win Gold Cup A goal from Miles Robinson in the 117th minute was the difference in the U.S.'s win. Read more on Boston.com.