Topic: 2012 Summer Olympics

Russian punk rockers challenge close church-Putin ties (+video)

The punk rock group, Pussy Riot, goes on trial in what is seen as a test of how Russian leader Vladimir Putin will handled political dissent. The three women say the Russian Orthodox Church is backing Putin.

Peace, safety, and the Olympic ideal

London Olympics, what to watch today: Missy Franklin and men's gymnastics

Mitt Romney angers Palestinians with 'racist' speech in Israel (+video)

Olympics gymnastics: 5 athletes to watch

London 2012 diving: China takes gold, USA silver in 3-meter synchronized

Has NBC's Olympic coverage flopped? Twitter users are disappointed

Olympics: Kim Rhode shoots her way into history. Now can we remember her?

London 2012: UK misses medal in men's cycling road race, but fans rally round

Olympics swimming: 5 athletes to watch

Opening Ceremony London 2012: Did director take shot at US on health care?

Google Doodle celebrates Olympics opening ceremony London 2012 (+video)

Legally blind S. Korean archer sets world record in London Olympics

London Olympics 2012: Can USA top the medal table?

Decoder Wire Romney's disastrous 'European Vacation'

2012 Olympics: How to watch the opening ceremony

Opening ceremony London 2012: A city feels the thrill as Olympics (finally) begin (+video)

Opening ceremony London 2012 to wow with memorable show

Did Romney start off on the wrong foot in London? (+video)

The Monitor's View One event to watch in 2012 Summer Olympics in London: online gambling

Mitt Romney stumbles out of the gate on world trip. Will US voters care? (+video)

Modern Parenthood Olympics 2012: Six ways to celebrate the summer Games at home

Saudi woman to compete without hijab in Olympics

Afghan sprinter tries to beat the clock – and pollution

10 amazing stories about the Olympics