Photos show rubble and mourning in Iran's capital after US and Israeli airstrikes

TEHRAN (AP) – The U.S. and Israeli bombardment of Iran has sent smoke plumes rising above Tehran and left buildings in ruins as residents of the Iranian capital have mourned the death of the country’s supreme leader, who was killed in the strikes.

People pay their respects to the late Rev. Jesse Jackson

Memorial services for the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. began in Chicago before events in South Carolina, where he was born, to honor his long civil rights legacy. Jackson died on Feb. 17 at 84.

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.