WASHINGTON - When Napoleon's elder brother Joseph Bonaparte was forced into exile, he brought to the United States a collection of lavish rococo and neoclassical paintings that earned enduring fascination.
SAN FRANCISCO, California - Serena Williams has 23 Grand Slam singles titles, four Olympic medals, major endorsement deals and her own line of clothing and accessories. Now she is embarking on a new mission: Helping tech companies diversify their workforces and solve one of the industry's most vexing problems.
PARIS - After years of legal battles the French Open has begun to expand its facilities, hoping to match other Grand Slam tournaments - including having a roof over its center court - while preserving its Parisian pizzazz.
The NBA Finals has its first "three-match," courtesy of a King who surpassed His Airness.
LeBron James said his chase of Michael Jordan's accomplishments is not about wanting to establish himself as the NBA's greatest player but is simply personal motivation.
OAKLAND, California - Ailing Golden State head coach Steve Kerr is involved in just about everything for the Warriors but the actual game-day coaching - film session, coaches meetings, game planning and practice.
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania - Chris Kunitz spent a portion of the spring nursing a lower-body injury and wondering if his time with the Pittsburgh Penguins was over. The veteran forward's contract is up this summer and he's been around long enough to know how these things go, particularly when you're 37.
MARAWI, Philippines - Army tanks packed with soldiers rolled into a southern city on Thursday to try to restore control after Islamic State-linked militants launched a violent siege that sent thousands of people fleeing for their lives.
SEOUL - The Republic of Korea's presidential Blue House on Thursday reiterated its diplomacy-based approach to the issue of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's nuclear program.
BRUSSELS - European Council President Donald Tusk admitted on Thursday that the bloc is still at odds with the United States over issues such as climate, trade and Russia.
JAKARTA - Indonesia's president urged people to remain calm on Thursday, a day after suspected suicide bombers killed three police officers at a Jakarta bus terminal in attacks that authorities believe are highly likely to be linked to the Islamic State group.
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