• Japan Quake

Members of the International Olympic Committee executive board wrap up a meeting during the SportAccord conference in Quebec City on Wednesday, May 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Mathieu Belanger, Pool) 

Olympics 2020 candidates cut to three

The race for the 2020 Olympics will come down to a contest between Madrid, Tokyo and Istanbul after the IOC trimmed the field Wednesday, once again rejecting Doha's bid to take the games to tiny Qatar.

    Advertisement
    • Radiation FAQ

    Q & A: Nuclear Power & Radiation

    1. What is radiation? Radiation is energy that travels in the form of waves or …

    Photos: Japan: Radiation scare

    After the earthquake and tsunami, the next biggest threat for the Japanese is …

    Photos: Japan: Earthquake Aftermath

    Cleanup efforts ensue while survivors cling to hope.

    Photos: Japan quake spawns tsunami

    Boats, cars, homes and people have been swept away by a powerful tsunami.

    Advertisement
    • How to help

    Japan's earthquake: How to help

    Several organizations are helping victims of the Japanese quake. Here's how you …

    • Timeline

    World's strongest earthquakes, tsunamis

    A look at some of the world's strongest earthquakes and tsunamis from 1700 …

    • Japan Earthquake Tweets
    • Interactive

    Videos: Quake/Tsunami that shook Japan

    A look back at the earthquake that rocked the world.

    Advertisement
    Advertisement