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U.S. Olympic Committee Moves To Decertify USA Gymnastics

The U.S. Olympic Committee has moved to revoke USA Gymnastics' status as a "national governing body." The move comes as the organization has botched its reorganization following a sex-abuse scandal.

White House senior adviser Ivanka Trump and U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin unveil the entrance to the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem.

Religion A Large Presence As U.S. Embassy Opens In Jerusalem

The U.S. selected two evangelical Christians to offer prayers at a ceremony opening its new embassy in Jerusalem. One of the pastors, Robert Jeffress, is known for dismissing other faiths.

Britain's Prime Minister-elect Liz Truss pledged to deliver on a range of issues after being named the new Conservative Party leader on Monday. Truss will be the U.K.'s third female prime minister, following Margaret Thatcher and Theresa May.

Liz Truss is the U.K.'s next prime minister

Truss, who currently serves as foreign minister, will be the U.K.'s new prime minister, after the Conservative Party named her as its next leader on Monday, replacing the outgoing Boris Johnson.

It's National Marimba Day In Guatemala — And For Guatemalans In The U.S.

Feb. 20 is Día Nacional de la Marimba in Guatemala. The instrument's importance as a symbol of resistance and cultural pride has taken on new meaning among refugees and immigrants in the U.S.

Supporters of President Trump wave U.S. and Israeli flags from a car last week headed for a rally outside the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem.

'Highly Motivated': In Israel, U.S. Voters Lean Toward Trump

Israel has one of the largest populations of eligible U.S. voters abroad. Many are expected to vote for the incumbent. Palestinians disfavor Trump, but some Palestinian Americans have avoided voting.

The United Nations humanitarian coordinator for Yemen, Jamie McGoldrick (center, in light blue shirt) inspects a funeral hall on Monday, two days after it was destroyed in Sanaa, Yemen, in an airstrike by a Saudi-led coalition. At least 140 people were killed.

As Yemen's War Worsens, Questions Grow About The U.S. Role

The U.S. has been supporting Saudi Arabia's bombing campaign in Yemen for more than a year. An airstrike that killed at least 140 people at a funeral has renewed a debate about U.S. involvement.

Former Iraqi Spy Chief Joins Aziz in U.S. Custody

U.S. officials take custody of a former Iraqi spy chief. The arrest of Farouk Hijazi comes a day after Tariq Aziz, Iraq's highly visible former deputy prime minister, turned himself in to U.S. officials. Some believe Aziz may be able to disclose information on the status of Saddam Hussein. Hear NPR's Bob Edwards and NPR's Guy Raz.

White House Urges Caution Despite U.S. Gains in Baghdad

President Bush is pleased with the U.S. military's progress in Baghdad and believes the "historical moment" is a "powerful testament to mankind's desire to live free," White House spokesman Ari Fleischer says. But the White House also warns that dangers for U.S. troops could still lie ahead. Hear NPR's Brian Naylor.

U.S. Says Mobile Labs Proof of Iraq Bio Weapons

CIA and Defense Intelligence Agency officials say two mobile labs found in northern Iraq are evidence that Saddam Hussein once had a biological weapons program. U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld suggests that Iraq may have destroyed its stockpile prior to the U.S.-led invasion. NPR's Tom Gjelten reports.

Jeffrey Wood has been studying at the Hopkins-Nanjing Center for Chinese and American Studies. He is now preparing for a career as a diplomat.

For U.S. Minority Students In China, The Welcome Comes With Scrutiny

U.S. and Chinese educators are trying to create more opportunities for American minority students to study in China, which has grown increasingly aware of the importance of diversity in U.S. culture.

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