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On Sunday, the International Olympic Committee said that it was starting to look into scenarios for "modifying" the current plans for the games, which are scheduled to start on July 24 in Tokyo.

U.S. Olympics Officials Say 2020 Games Should Be Postponed Because Of Coronavirus

The top leaders of the U.S. organization say postponement from the planned July 24 opening is best, and international officials should ensure that conditions are safe and fair for all competitors.

Facebook is defending itself from accusations from the White House and other critics that it's not doing enough to curb health misinformation.

Facebook's Most Viewed Article In Early 2021 Raised Doubt About COVID Vaccine

The social network acknowledged it had held back a report about the most viewed content on its platform in the first three months of 2021.

Blue Origin's New Shepard lifts off from the launch pad carrying 90-year-old Star Trek actor William Shatner and three other civilians near Van Horn, Texas.

William Shatner boldly went into space for real. Here's what he saw

Shatner, 90, became the oldest person to fly into space, according to Blue Origin. The company, owned by billionaire Jeff Bezos, launched its first human spaceflight in July.

Refugee athlete Shahrad Nasajpour, originally from Iran, trains in Tuscon, Arizona for the sport of discus. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

From Iran To Arizona To Tokyo: The Journey Of Paralympian Shahrad Nasajpour

Shahrad Nasajpour is among the six athletes on the Paralympic Refugee team this year. He is an Iranian refugee living in Arizona who will compete in the discus throw.

Shiite Cleric Urges Calm in Wake of Shrine Bombing

The bombing of one of Shiite Islam's holiest shrines sparks mass protests and violence in many parts of Iraq. The top Shiite cleric urges followers to refrain from violence. With sectarian tensions already running high, the bombing prompts attacks on Sunni mosques.

Probe into Bali Bombings Continue

The two men believed to be the likeliest masterminds of Saturday's Bali bombings are wily, adept at evasion and good at recruiting others to carry out suicide bombings. The recruits may carry on with attacks even if the two men are captured.

Keter Betts, Reflecting on a Life in Jazz

Jazz musician Keter Betts died Saturday in Maryland. He was 77. His bass could be heard on more than 100 albums, including three solo efforts. In 2003, he spoke with NPR for the series Musicians in Their Own Words.

Senate Committee To Consider Fischer For Fed's No. 2 Spot

Stanley Fischer, President Obama's choice to be the Federal Reserve's vice chairman, is on Capitol Hill Thursday for a confirmation hearing .

NTSB: D.C. Metro Incident Highlights Need To Improve Transit Safety

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a subway train incident in Washington, D.C., on Monday afternoon that left one person dead and sent dozens of passengers to local hospitals. On Tuesday, the NTSB also announced its so-called "Most Wanted List" of safety fixes for this year.

Romin Iqbal (center) of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) attends a press conference at CAIR-Columbus headquarters in Columbus, Ohio, in 2018. Iqbal was terminated for sharing information about the organization to "a known anti-Muslim hate group."

A leader of an Ohio Muslim organization was fired for spying for a hate group

The Columbus chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations fired its Executive and Legal Director Romin Iqbal after it discovered he was passing information to a "known anti-Muslim hate group."

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