Eunice Mork and four of her closest friends were returning from a trip they made all the time _ a 55-mile drive from playing bingo in Parker to their homes in Salome. But this time, a raging flash flood in a normally dry desert wash surprised Mork and her

The 2008 Games showcased some of the best synchro talent to date - new themes, new moves and new music. And two countries made the podium for the first time. Let's take a look back at the top moments.

BEIJING (Reuters) - The Beijing Olympics ended with a flash of fireworks on Sunday, bringing down the curtain on a Games that dazzled the world with sporting brilliance and showcased the might of modern day China.

Fielding the most promising Olympic roster in the history of U.S. men's soccer, the Americans beat Japan 1-0 in their opener and tied 2-2 with the Dutch. But victory over Nigeria was not in the cards.

Yao Ming viewed the Beijing Games as the most important competition of his career, and now that they're over, the Rockets star is wondering what the next thing his for himself and his country.