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Chess prodigy Thalia Cervantes started playing in Cuba, where she says the game runs through people's blood.

Webster Groves' Chess Wiz Thalia Cervantes Seeks National Championship

A Cuba-born teenager who lives in Webster Groves is trying to add to her already impressive chess resume over the next few days at the St. Louis Chess...

The closing ceremony for the 2019 Grand Chess Tour, Tata Steel Rapid & Blitz tournament in Kolkata, India.

On Chess: Magnus Carlsen Dominates In India, Grand Chess Tour Finals Begin In London

The Grand Chess Tour wrapped up the final leg of its 2019 regular season with the Tata Steel Chess Rapid & Blitz held Nov. 22-26 in Kolkata, India....

The winner of 2019 Grand Chess Tour, Ding Liren.

On Chess: Grand Chess Tour Crowns 2019 Winner

Ding Liren won the 2019 Grand Chess Tour after defeating Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of France in the finals. The star Chinese grandmaster collected $150,000...

The Navy Has Decided To Restore Capt. Brett Crozier

Naval leaders have recommended Capt. Brett Crozier be restored to command of an aircraft carrier. He was removed after complaining that the Navy was not helping his coronavirus-struck crew enough.

Kansas City officials endorsed a plan Wednesday that would require the leaders of certain Kansas City organizations and nonprofits, such as the American Jazz Museum, live within city limits.

Kansas City May Require Leaders Of Area Agencies And Nonprofits To Live Within City Limits

A City Council committee Wednesday endorsed a rule requiring the top employees of any organization receiving significant financial support from Kansas City, Missouri to live in the city with a salary no higher than the city manager.

On Sunday, the International Olympic Committee said that it was starting to look into scenarios for "modifying" the current plans for the games, which are scheduled to start on July 24 in Tokyo.

U.S. Olympics Officials Say 2020 Games Should Be Postponed Because Of Coronavirus

The top leaders of the U.S. organization say postponement from the planned July 24 opening is best, and international officials should ensure that conditions are safe and fair for all competitors.

Attorney General William Barr, at the White House last month, has placed blame for violence on what he calls "anarchistic and far-left extremists."

Attorney General Steps Up Federal Law Enforcement Response To Protests

William Barr has directed that riot teams be dispatched to Washington, D.C., and Miami to assist local authorities in responding to protests there.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaks before she signs the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act after it passed the House on March 27.

Congressional Leaders Divided On Next Steps To Confront Coronavirus Threat

Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell agree that Congress will have to pass more legislation to combat the pandemic, but they disagree on what to do next, and when.

Bubba Wallace gained attention for his Black Lives Matter paint scheme on Wednesday in Martinsville, Va.

NASCAR Driver Bubba Wallace On Confederate Flag Ban: 'A Long Time Coming'

Bubba Wallace is the only black driver to race full time in NASCAR's top series. He tells All Things Considered that banning the Confederate flag will bring in people who felt uncomfortable before.

Bubba Wallace drives past the #IStandWithBubba stencil on the field prior to the NASCAR Cup Series race at the Talladega Superspeedway on June 22, 2020.

'Together' NASCAR Looks To Move Forward After Noose Found In Driver's Garage

The FBI joins investigation into who left a noose inside NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace's garage at the Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama. NASCAR plans to ban the perpetrators from the sport for life.

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