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Artist Justin Favela throws papier-mâché tomatoes on to the giant pizza that is part of his art exhibit "Central American." The exhibit will stay open through Oct. 24. "It's a celebration of the culture, but also kind of like an investigation into like, the, like the Latin x representation that I kind of have to make up within the museum's collection," Favela said.

'Central American:' New Art Exhibit Highlights Latino Culture

The Des Moines Art Center is featuring a new exhibition by an artist inspired by his Latino culture. He wanted the piece to remind Iowans of the strong Central American presence in the state.

A man rides a bike near the village for the Summer Olympics in Tokyo. On Saturday, officials announced the first case of COVID-19 found at the center housing thousands of athletes.

A Week Before The Opening Ceremony, Coronavirus Turns Up At Tokyo's Olympic Village

The latest infection highlights the challenge for Olympic organizers to keep the virus at bay as tens of thousands of athletes and other participants convene during an ongoing pandemic.

Blues guitarist-singer Albert Collins with Alligator Records founder Bruce Iglauer.

Alligator Records Founder Bruce Iglauer On 50 Years Of Celebrating The Blues

"When I first came to Chicago, in 1970, a patron at one of the blues clubs said to me, 'You listen to the blues to get rid of the blues.' " Iglauer has been helping folks do just that ever since.

Lebanon Sees Price Gouging Of Basic Necessities During Economic Crisis

Lebanon's former prime minister has given up on forming a new government, as the country's political and economic crises continue to worsen.

Dr. John Baptist Mukasa was one of only 13 neurosurgeons in Uganda — and a key figure in training surgeons in this specialty. He died of COVID-19 on June 29.

Pandemic Loss: Pioneering Ugandan Neurosurgeon Was A 'Servant Of The People'

John Baptist Mukasa is one of the 4 million-plus people around the globe who have died because of this pandemic. His death is a reminder of the devastating toll of COVID-19.

Firefighters rescue people from under a collapsed walkway in the lobby of the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Kansas City, Mo., on July 17, 1981. The collapse killed 114 people and injured more than 200.

One Of The Deadliest U.S. Accidental Structural Collapses Happened 40 Years Ago Today

The condo building failure in Surfside, Fla., is reminiscent of the July 17, 1981, collapse of two elevated walkways at the Kansas City, Mo., Hyatt Regency that killed 114 people and injured over 200.

People enjoy an outdoor art exhibition in downtown Los Angeles in early July. Los Angeles County public health authorities are now urging unvaccinated and vaccinated people alike to wear face coverings in public indoor spaces because of the growing threat posed by the more contagious delta variant.

Delta Is Surging. Here's What You Need To Know To Stay Safe

The highly contagious delta variant of the coronavirus is spreading fast and driving new cases and hospitalizations. Here's what you need to know to keep yourself and your kids from getting sick.

Biz Markie, in an undated photo from the early years.

Biz Markie, Pioneering Beatboxer And 'Just A Friend' Rapper, Dies At 57

Biz Markie died Friday night after months of health issues.

DACA counted some 636,000 active recipients — known as DREAMers — at the end of last year.

The Biden Administration Vows To Appeal A Federal Ruling Deeming DACA Unlawful

One day after a federal district judge in Texas ruled against the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, President Biden said the Department of Justice intends to appeal the decision.

Eswatini's King Mswati III addresses the United Nations General Assembly in 2019.

Pro-Democracy Protests Continue In Eswatini, Africa's Last Absolute Monarchy

King Mswati III has ruled the country formerly known as Swaziland for 35 years. On Friday, he called the protests "satanic." Pro-democracy sentiment is growing, and analysts say turmoil will continue.

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