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Ashley Judd, who has said she's considering a challenge to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell in Kentucky, is now the subject of a Karl Rove-backed attack ad.

6 Reasons Ashley Judd Is The Target Of An Attack Ad

Some observers are wondering why American Crossroads, the Karl Rove-inspired superPAC, would bother to run a political attack ad against Hollywood star Ashley Judd, an outspoken supporter of President Obama who has said she's mulling a 2014 run against Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky.

Pedestrians walk past Mexico's Consulate General in Los Angeles in October, shortly after ex-Mexican Defense Secretary Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda's arrest at Los Angeles International Airport at the DEA's request. Charges were later dropped.

U.S.-Mexico Efforts Targeting Drug Cartels Have Unraveled, Top DEA Official Says

A diplomatic row has frozen U.S.-Mexican efforts to target drug cartels. American officials say illicit fentanyl from labs in Mexico is driving a surge in overdose deaths.

Actor Mickey Rourke Takes Another Jab At Boxing

Rourke, 62, fought a match in Moscow and won. Some dismissed his opponent. The Daily Mail says Rourke's opponent is homeless and has lost 9 out of his 10 pro matches.

Brazil Loses

NPR's Martin Kaste reports Brazil is in shock, following an unexpected 3 - 0 loss to Chile in a qualifying match for the 2002 World Cup soccer championship. Brazil for many years dominated international soccer, holding more World Cup championships than any other country. The Brazilian team has been in trouble since losing to France in the 1998 championship match. After last night's loss, Brazil falls to fourth place in South American World Cup qualifying competition. It's expected that Brazil eventually WILL qualify, but just barely, something Brazilians find hard to accept.

Democratic candidate Jon Ossoff visits a campaign office in Chamblee, Ga., to thank volunteers and supporters on Monday, as the special election for Georgia's 6th Congressional District winds down.

'Bigger Than The 6th': Voters Head To Polls In Georgia Race That Hinges On Trump

The contest between Democrat Jon Ossoff and Republican Karen Handel has obliterated spending records. A win for the Democrats would be a blow to President Trump, but the race remains incredibly close.

Harris speaks where Trump did on Jan. 6

Vice President Harris is delivering what her campaign describes as her "closing argument" Tuesday night. She's speaking from the same spot her opponent spoke on Jan. 6, 2021.

Two U.S. men's national team players — Tim Ream, left, and Brenden Aaronson, right — playing for their respective English Premier League teams in October.

The World Cup is over. What soccer should I watch now?

If you, like many Americans, caught the soccer bug watching the World Cup but aren't sure where to turn next, we're here to help.

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain plays a forehand against Taro Daniel of Japan during a Second Round Match at the 2023 French Open at Roland Garros on May 31, 2023 in Paris, France.

The Spanish tennis pipeline that's produced Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal

One of the greatest tennis players, Spaniard Rafael Nadal, isn't at this year's French Open. But world #1 Carlos Alcaraz, also of Spain, is dominating. What is it about the Spanish tennis pipeline?

America's top figure skaters dazzled St. Louis. I left with a new love for the sport.

The U.S. Figure Skating National Championships brought the who's who of the sport to St. Louis. St. Louis Public Radio Visuals Editor Brian Munoz left a new fan of the Olympic sport.

6 months of war: The view from the frontlines

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Ukrainian politician Volodymyr Omelyan, who left his job and family, and has been fighting against the Russians on the frontlines for the last six months.

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