Rio

Great Britain captures gold in cycling for the men's team sprint at the Rio Olympics - Philip Hindes, Jason Kenny and Callum Skinner of Great Britain pose with their gold medals. Aug. 11, 2016.

Measured one way, Britain crushed the US and China in the medal count

Sports

Great Britain has surged to become a dominant Olympic country in just a few years. Here’s how the Brits did it. Great Britain has surged to become a dominant Olympic country in just a few years. Here’s how the Brits did it.

Five athletes from South Sudan who will be participating in the Summer 2016 Olympics sit beside each other on a short set of steps near their training grounds in Nairobi

Meet some of the athletes who will compete in this summer’s Olympics as a team of refugees

Conflict
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Sending the Texas National Guard to the border might be money poorly spent

Justice
Luiz Gonzaga musical

Transport yourself to the northeast of Brazil with the legendary music of Luiz Gonzaga

Arts, Culture & Media
A burning effigy of President Barack Obama is seen during a protest by Brazilian students against possible US military action in Syria, in front of the US embassy in Brasilia last month.

Brazilians cool on US after NSA surveillance

Global Politics

Rio de Janeiro’s controversial favela pacification program shows signs of success

Some 1.4 million people live in Rio de Janeiro’s favelas, the run-down, ill-equipped neighborhoods that have become known for crime and poor living conditions. But the government is moving to improve conditions in those favelas and, so far at least, there are signs of success.

Brazil ratcheting up security as preparations for World Cup, Olympics continue

Brazil’s been hit with protests recently, and police are prepared for that. But when the World Cup and Olympics come to town, the problem won’t be street protests, but rather the possibility of terrorism. Brazilian security forces are gearing up, so they’re ready.

Thousands of Portugese fleeing sinking economy, with many headed for Brazil

Portugal’s former colony, Brazil has a booming, growing economy. By comparison, Portugal’s economy is moribund. As the highly educated younger generations struggle to find work, many are leaving and heading to Brazil. In Brazil, the need to prepare for upcoming international events and the growing economy provide many opportunities.

Pacifying Rio’s Favelas: Controversial Revitalization Program Showing Signs of Success

Brazilian authorizes might feel a bit bewildered about all of the protests there. After all, conditions for Brazil’s poor have improved over the past decade. The World’s Jason Margolis has the story.

Should Brazil Be Concerned About Terrorism at the Olympics, World Cup?

As Brazil gets ready to host the Olympics and World Cup, the country won’t just be dealing with threats from civil unrest. There’s also the threat of terrorism. The World’s Jason Margolis has more on that angle from Rio de Janeiro.