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The latest television ads for Nike athletic shoes focus on international soccer -- the world's most popular sport, but with relatively few fans in the United States. Slate columnist Seth Stevenson says the new commercials could win over even soccer skeptics here in America.

As the leaders of the world's industrialized nations meet in Gleneagles, Scotland, protesters gathered outside. Thousands demonstrated for more aid for Africa, against war, and against the G8 itself. A police plan allows protesters no closer than 500 meters from the site.

The opposition movement in Iran includes students, women, exiles, and others. Ray Takeyh of the Council on Foreign Relations describes the Iranian government's "quarantine" strategy for curtailing opposition in the country rather than a sledgehammer strategy.

Parenthood gives the husband-and-wife Americana duo the will to rock on an album that's informed by both birth and death.

Volunteer escorts typically walk patients to and from the doors of abortion providers. But as more clinics close, such volunteers are navigating an increasingly precarious reality.

The wait has been long and the predictions many, but according to Christian broadcaster Harold Camping, the enlightened will finally be called home on Oct 21. Author Rhoda Janzen offers three redeeming suggestions to help you prepare for the upcoming apocalypse.

When YouTube took the Lofi Girl stream down by mistake, fans were not happy. It was the latest episode in an ongoing debate over copyright and bogus claims.

New England winters are warmer and bring more rain than snow due to climate change. That means local snowplow drivers have limited work and must find alternatives to a once reliable livelihood.

Qatar warned about clothing restrictions for this year's World Cup, and fans are finding out that officials weren't bluffing — but some controversial outfits have slipped into stadiums.

New England winters are warmer and bring more rain than snow due to climate change. That means local snowplow drivers have limited work, and must find alternatives to a once reliable livelihood.

In 1626, a father and son sat for a portrait. Nearly 400 years later their story is still being examined by experts in Europe.

The Oscars will be handed out on Sunday. Ahead of this year's Academy Awards, we visit the Hollywood Museum in Los Angeles, a chance to browse through movie artifacts from years gone by.