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LeVar Burton, shown here speaking in Los Angeles in 2016, has said he feels like hosting <em>Jeopardy!</em> "is what I'm supposed to do." This week, he gets his turn at the host lectern left vacant by Alex Trebek, who died last year at age 80.

LeVar Burton Is A Fan Favorite To Host 'Jeopardy!' And It's Obvious Why

Credited by a generation of book nerds for shaping their identities on Reading Rainbow, LeVar Burton guest-hosts Jeopardy! this week after a campaign hyped by his large and enthusiastic fandom.

Gold medalist Lee Kiefer of the United States shows her medal and victory bouquet during the medal ceremony for the women's individual Foil final competition on Sunday at the 2020 Summer Olympics.

The Flowers For Olympic Medalists Carry Deep Meaning In Japan

The elements of the bouquet carry a deeper story, and they are years in the making. They're meant to symbolize the country rising from the devastating earthquake and tsunami in 2011.

Bryson DeChambeau of the United States tested positive for the coronavirus before leaving the U.S. for the Tokyo Olympics. He's shown here earlier this month playing at the Open Championship in Scotland.

Coronavirus Knocks Top Golfers Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau Out Of Tokyo Olympics

World #1 Jon Rahm of Spain and #6 Bryson DeChambeau of the U.S. each tested positive for the coronavirus before leaving for Tokyo. The stunning news rocked the golf world.

Mandy Bujold (L) of Canada exchanges punches with Nina Radovanovic of Serbia during the Women's Fly on Sunday at the Tokyo Olympics.

Olympic And Paralympic Moms Face Big Obstacles To Compete. They're Demanding Change

Scores of mothers competing in the Olympics and Paralympics are speaking out about the challenges they face as working mothers in sports. Some are using their platform to make a change.

A U.S. Army photo of Master Sgt. Alvy Powell Jr. released by Master Sgt. Christopher Branagan.

As An Army Chorus Member, He Didn't Carry A Weapon. His Job Was To Sing

Master Sgt. Alvy Powell Jr. sang opera at some of country's most decorated institutions during his 26 years in the U.S. Army Chorus. At StoryCorps, he told his sister that she's his inspiration.