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The Russian baritone known for his burnished voice died Wednesday. He announced in 2015 that he had been diagnosed with brain cancer.

The creative minds behind Buena Vista Social Club have guided an effort by Cuban and African musicians to create a new album, AfroCubism. Deep history underlies the musical interplay on the record, as well as a surprising number of similarities.

New York Times foreign correspondent Dexter Filkins has just returned from Afghanistan. He discusses what he's seen since the recent troop surge and explains the challenges the U.S. faces in trying to drive the Taliban out of the country.

Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is on a five-day visit to United States. Olmert plans to meet with top administration officials in Washington, and Jewish leaders across the country.

The White House and the Congress continue to be at odds over the investigation into the firing of eight United States attorneys. Each side launched fresh volleys in the battle ahead of testimony Tuesday before Congress by Attorney General Alberto Gonzales.

Pythons, fighting fish, sports team logos — nothing is off-limits at "Hair Wars," a circus-like hair extravaganza. Founded in Detroit about 20 years ago, the event has expanded across the U.S., challenging the boundaries of what can be done with a person's hair.

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Majestic and composed, Chen exulted at the end — shaking off his terrible short performance four years ago at the Pyeongchang Olympics and setting him up to win gold after Thursday's free skate.

Top tenor Roberto Alagna has become the first singer in memory to walk off the stage of Milan's La Scala opera house in mid-performance. He stormed out after being booed by the audience in the middle of a performance of Verdi's Aida.

On Sunday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi defended her support of the Armenia genocide resolution. But House Minority Leader John Boehner cautioned against bringing the measure to a vote on the floor of the House.