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Speedskaters from the U.S., Brian Hansen (from left), Jonathan Kuck and Joey Mantia, compete in the team pursuit speedskating race for seventh place at the Adler Arena Skating Center on Saturday.

U.S. Olympic Officials: It Wasn't Suits That Hurt Speedskaters

U.S. Olympic Committee CEO Scott Blackmun praised U.S. athletes for their performance at Sochi and said the problem with speedskating wasn't the Under Armour suits.

The brain edits memories of the past, updating them with new information. Scientists say this may help us function better in the present. But don't throw those photos away.

Our Brains Rewrite Our Memories, Putting Present In The Past

Even people with good memories can have a hard time remembering the past accurately. That may be because the brain is constantly editing memories, updating them with current information. This may make good evolutionary sense. But it also means that some of your cherished memories may be wrong.

Three food magazines featured a pumpkin pie finished with a bruleed top for Thanksgiving this year, according to The Bitten Word.

Trendy turkey recipes from years past included tandoori turkey and grilled turkey. This year, tried-and-true roast turkeys are back, according to two food bloggers who combed 11 food magazines in search of top Thanksgiving recipes.

Does bell pepper and black tea sound appetizing? A computer may think so.

Computers May Someday Beat Chefs At Creating Flavors We Crave

An IBM computer that analyzes flavor molecules and develops recipes is on the way in five years, scientists say. They are hoping to find not only novel and tasty flavor combinations, but ones that will appeal to us without adding to our waistlines.

Hagel Concerned By Ethical Lapses In Armed Forces

Scandals seem to be popping up almost weekly in the military: Air Force missile officers cheating on exams. Army officers getting kickbacks. Navy instructors sharing test results. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has ordered some reviews of the nuclear force, and asked for an update on ethics teaching at military schools.

New York Leaders Voice Opposition To Trump's Policies

As President-elect Donald Trump huddles with his transition team in Manhattan, New York's top politicians are fighting Trump on his policies, especially on immigration.

Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, spoke at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia in July.

Ohio Congressman Will Try To Take Down Pelosi As House Democratic Leader

In the wake of his party's significant losses across the Rust Belt last week, Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan is stepping up to challenge Nancy Pelosi's nearly 14-year grip on the House Democratic caucus.

A street in Lumberton, N.C., was flooded on Monday. Torrential rains are continuing to fuel floods, days after Hurricane Matthew barreled up the U.S. coast and then headed out to sea.

After Hurricane Matthew, Floodwaters Rise To Record Levels In North Carolina

As the rainwater dumped by Matthew flows downriver, towns are being overwhelmed by devastating floods. "You're dealing with just massive amounts of water," one reporter says.

Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya wins the London Marathon last year. He's the favorite in the men's marathon in Rio.

In The Marathons, Look For Duels Between The Kenyans And Ethiopians

The neighboring African nations have the world's best distance running teams. In both the men's and women's marathons, they are expected to be in the thick of it.

Democrats Look To Tie Trump To Down-Races

What effect is Trump having on downballot Republicans? Democrats hope his nomination and a divide in the GOP can help them take back the Senate and even control of the House.

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