Sweden beats Switzerland for Olympic women's curling gold

The Swedish women beat Switzerland for Olympic curling gold to conclude the discipline's competition at the Milan Cortina Games.

In Olympic host village Cortina, wearing fur never went out of style

Fur coats are plentiful on the streets of Cortina, especially during these Winter Games. When asked to explain why furs remain so common here, while much of the world has moved to synthetic alternatives whether for environmental,

Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo provide varied Ramadan experiences for Muslims during Olympics

Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo present varied environments for Muslims observing Ramadan during the Olympic Games, highlighting cultural diversity and challenges in Italy.

Bambi, buses and bureaucracy: Cortina’s pace of life prospers despite Olympic buzz

American efficiency and enterprise be damned: This host city offers a refreshing lesson in carpe diem to anyone willing to sit back and take in the splendor of Dolomite living.

Fur remains a fixture in Cortina, the co-host city of the Winter Olympics, in photos

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Fur coats are plentiful on the streets of Cortina d’Ampezzo, especially during these Winter Games. When asked to explain why furs remain so common here, even as much of the world has moved to synthetic alternatives,