Fans from around the world fuel Olympic spirit

Fans from across the globe have traveled to the Milan Cortina Olympics, fueling athletes with their support.

Christians mark Ash Wednesday, beginning the Lenten Season

Christians around the world mark Ash Wednesday as the solemn beginning of Lent, a 40-day season of prayer, fasting and reflection leading to Good Friday and Easter.

'Drop it Like it's Hot' - Snoop Dogg rocks the Winter Olympics

MILAN (AP) – Snoop Dogg has immersed himself in the Winter Olympics, where he’s been working as an NBC correspondent and honorary coach for Team USA.

The closing ceremony of Milan Cortina Olympics

MILAN (AP) – This photo gallery features highlights from the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics.

Brazil Carnival: Huge floats, wild costumes and nonstop parties

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) – The world’s biggest party is back as Carnival celebrations return to Brazil with glittery, outrageous costumes, samba rhythms ringing out until dawn and hundreds of raucous roaming parties flooding the streets.

Olympic highlights from the Milan Cortina Winter Games

MILAN (AP) – This gallery showcases top photos from Day 11 of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Olympic highlights from Milan Cortina Winter Games

MILAN (AP) – This gallery showcases top photos from Day 15 of the Milan Cortina Olympics taken by Associated Press photographers.

Lunar New Year celebrations for the Year of the Horse

People are celebrating the Lunar New Year on Tuesday, the day that starts the Year of the Horse.

Norway dominates Winter Olympics with 18 gold medals

Norway is dominating the Milan Cortina Winter Games. It swept the men’s 50-kilometer cross-country podium for its 18th gold, a Winter Olympics record, and set another mark by reaching 40 medals overall.