Protests and Demonstrations

It was a cautious decision, a safe decision, the decision you'd expect from an actuarial, or a hand-wringing assistant principal. But this call was made by one of America's most high-profile mayors.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- The Olympic torch arrived for its only North American stop amid heavy security Tuesday, one day after its visit to Paris descended into chaos and activists here scaled the Golden Gate Bridge to...

Former Olympic wrestling champion Rulon Gardner found himself in a political face-off during a visit to the Acropolis on Saturday morning.