Georgia sees little sign of Russian withdrawal

Georgia sees little sign of Russian withdrawal



Russian tanks and troops roamed freely around Gori on Monday and made forays toward the Georgian capital, keeping control of the highway that slices through Georgia's midsection despite Russia's announcement that a withdrawal had begun.

Olympics '08: Marketing Michael Phelps

Olympics '08: Marketing Michael Phelps



Michael Phelps' Olympic performance was measured in gold. When he returns home to Baltimore, his value as a pitchman could be measured in tens of millions of dollars.

Old Beijing fights for voice in new city

Old Beijing fights for voice in new city



Beijing has changed almost beyond recognition for the Olympic Games.
Half a million tourists seem to be enjoying the new city but long-term residents are wondering where has the ancient capital gone.