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Deep differences over Syria's fierce civil war clouded a summit of world leaders Monday, with Russian President Vladimir Putin defiant…

Britain's Prince Philip leaves a London hospital 10 days after abdominal surgery

Britain's Prince Philip leaves a London hospital 10 days after abdominal surgery.…

Five face jail over Qatar mall fire

Five people have been sentenced to jail terms of five to six years over the Qatar mall fire which killed 19 people, including…

Unions give lift to Turkish protest movement

Turkish labor groups fanned a wave of defiance against Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's authority, leading rallies and …

Syria's Assad: EU will pay price for arming rebels

Syria's president warned that Europe "will pay a price" if it delivers weapons to rebels fighting to topple him, saying in a…

Report of UK hacking of diplomats angers nations

A newspaper report that British eavesdropping agency GCHQ repeatedly hacked into foreign diplomats' phones and emails has pr…

Mandela's wife thanks world for 'love, generosity'

In tweets, songs, telephone calls, cards and more, messages of love have come from across South Africa and the world for 94-…

Comparison of mass protests in Brazil and Turkey

Large-scale protests have engulfed Turkey and Brazil, which are thousands of miles apart, but share some traits such as being…

Attack on Afghan convoy kills 3 drivers

Insurgents fired rocket-propelled grenades and heavy machine guns into a convoy carrying goods to the Afghan capital on Mond…

AP PHOTOS: Chilean torture center becomes shelter

Just days after Chile's bloody 1973 military coup, popular songwriter and theater director Victor Jara was dragged down to t…

Award-winning journalist Michael Hastings dies

Award-winning journalist and war correspondent Michael Hastings, whose unflinching reporting ended the career of a top Ameri…

New Zealand burglar hands himself in after finding dead body

A terrified burglar in New Zealand has handed himself in to police after breaking into a house and stumbling across a dead bo…

Hasanoff lawyers slam FBI testimony

Australian accountant Sabirhan Hasanoff's scouting of the New York Stock Exchange for a potential al-Qaeda terrorist attack h…

PNG funeral home 'burns bodies in pit'

A funeral home in Papua New Guinea has been accused of burning unclaimed bodies - including dead babies - from Port Moresby G…

In Uganda, forlorn square is symbol of crackdown

The green grass looks inviting, but few people have the courage to enter the only public square in Uganda's capital. Most si…

Thieves loot Zahra's memorial in US

A memorial in North Carolina for murdered disabled Australian schoolgirl Zahra Baker has been looted by thieves.The theft has…

Serena Williams apologises for remarks that suggest rape victim was at fault for being drunk

Serena Williams has apologised for comments she made in a forthcoming interview in which she appeared to assign blame to a 16…

Reining in 'Bad News' Sports Parents

Bad behavior on the sidelines at kids' sports games isn't new. But now park districts and leagues are trying to get parents a…

Bail refused for killer arrested over attempted rape

A convicted murderer released on parole after 22 years in jail has been refused bail after allegedly stabbing and attempting …

South Australian courts cutting back regional circuits to save money

There are to be cutbacks on court circuits for regional South Australia to save money. District Court Judge Paul Muscat comm…

Fears women not getting enough support inside ACT jail

Community groups have raised concerns about the conditions for women inside Canberra's jail.…

High Court rejects challenge to alcohol restriction laws over smuggling conviction

A Palm Island woman has lost her High Court appeal against her conviction for smuggling alcohol into a restricted area.…

Health authorities admit 2011 legionnaires' death at Wesley kept quiet

Management at Brisbane's Wesley Hospital say it was a mistake not to tell the public about a man's death from legionnaires' d…

Adrian Bayley to be sentenced over rape and murder of Jill Meagher

The family of murdered ABC staffer Jill Meagher will face Adrian Bayley for a final time today when he is sentenced in the Vi…

Australian Patrick Alexander held in Indonesia on embezzlement allegations despite ruling his detention is illegal

An Australian businessman and former senior DFAT diplomat is being held in Indonesia after a business deal turned sour, despi…

Disaster website rises from bushfire ashes

A social media expert has praised a new website designed to connect Tasmanians during natural disasters.…

Justin Monfries jailed for Canberra Hospital hit and run

The man who killed a woman in a hit and run accident outside Canberra Hospital has been sentenced to nearly 13 years in priso…

Senior ministers rally behind PM Julia Gillard as Rudd returns to Canberra

Senior federal ministers have rallied behind Prime Minister Julia Gillard as MPs begin the final sittings of Parliament befor…

Hotel operator considers armed guards

The Federal Group is considering hiring armed guards.…

Tasmanian forestry contractors using loophole to continue work after being paid to leave industry

A Senate inquiry has heard extraordinary allegations that Tasmanian forestry contractors who were paid by the Government to l…

Massive cattle drive kicks off in western Qld

A western Queensland drover says history will be made when 18,000 cattle are walked from Queensland to New South Wales over t…

Suspicious fire at Gunns headquarters

A fire at the headquarters of collapsed Tasmanian timber company Gunns is being treated as suspicious.…

Tasmanian woman Leanne Rowe wakes from car crash with rare Foreign Accent Syndrome

A Tasmanian woman who sustained a head injury that left her speaking with what sounds like a French accent says the rare cond…

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75-year-old man dies in crash on Tasmania's Channel Highway

Tasmania Police have not ruled out alcohol as a factor in a fatal collision in the state's south.…

Hoteliers offer reward after three armed hold-ups

A $10,000 reward has been posted by hoteliers over an armed robbery at a hotel in Hobart's northern suburbs.…

Coroner finds policeman 'acted reasonably' in Jason Protheroe's fatal shooting on Brisbane's northside

The Queensland Coroner has found a police officer acted reasonably when he shot a man dead in Brisbane last year.…

Procter & Gamble, the world's largest consumer products maker, has added another luxury brand to its perfume business with a licensing…

Cuomo, legislative leaders announce casino deal

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders agreed Wednesday to authorize four upstate New York casinos designed to drive jobs…

IRS official contradicts claims about reviews

Internal Revenue Service officials in Washington scrutinized the very first application from a tea party group seeking tax-e…

Cantor Fitzgerald bullish on Netflix

Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Youssef Squali on Wednesday raised his earnings estimates and price target on Netflix Inc., citing …

Porsche tops in annual survey of vehicle quality

Porsche is the top performer in an annual survey of new vehicle quality. J.D. Power questioned more than 83,000 U.S. car own…

UK gives green light to food health ratings

The UK is introducing a labelling scheme which colour codes foods according to how healthy they are.…

Cyprus seeks help from creditors for troubled bank

Cyprus' president has warned the country's international creditors that its largest bank's cash reserves are running dangero…

Ahead of the Bell: Adobe Systems

Adobe's stock surged in premarket trading Wednesday as the software maker said that its Creative Cloud subscriptions continu…

Stocks edge lower as investors wait for the Fed

Stocks are edging lower in early trading on Wall Street as investors hold back ahead of a policy announcement from the Feder…

China's Wanda buys luxury yacht maker Sunseeker

Chinese property and cinema conglomerate Dalian Wanda Group said Wednesday it is buying British yacht maker Sunseeker and wi…

Airbus clocks 59 orders for new A350 wide-body jet

Airbus raked in orders Wednesday for its new A350, announcing 59 sales of the wide-body jet that flew for the first time las…

Bernanke see an end to US economic misery

Fed chairman's cautious optimism sparks sell-off on Wall Street, provides boost to US dollar.…

Bribery trial of former Finmeccanica CEO opens

The former head of Italian aerospace and defense giant Finmeccanica , accused by prosecutors of making bribery part of the c…

IMF calls for urgent steps on Spain unemployment

Spain faces the prospect of high unemployment and sluggish growth lasting years unless the country and Europe take "urgent a…

Men's Wearhouse ousts founder, pitchman Zimmer

Men's Wearhouse doesn't like the way its founder looks anymore. The men's clothier said Wednesday that it fired executive ch…

EU fines pharma firms over generics delay

The European Union has fined Danish pharmaceuticals multinational Lundbeck and several other producers a combined 146 millio…

FedEx 4Q profit drops as priority services lag

FedEx Corp.'s fourth-quarter profit fell 45 percent as international customers traded down to less-expensive delivery option…

AP Analysis: Iran president may help shield rulers

For a lesson in what Hasan Rowhani's reformist-backed presidency could mean for Iran, a promise Sunday by the ultra-powerful…

IMF calls for urgent steps on Spain unemployment

Spain faces the prospect of high unemployment and sluggish growth lasting years unless the country and Europe take "urgent a…

Deep differences over Syria's fierce civil war clouded a summit of world leaders Monday, with Russian President Vladimir Putin defiant…

Social-network gaffes plague Japanese politicians

On the Internet, no one can save you from yourself. That is a lesson many Japanese politicians have learned recently in pain…

Ore. House passes bill to track toxic chemicals

The Oregon House passed a bill Tuesday that would set up a public database to track 19 toxic chemicals used in children's to…

IRS draws new criticism over $70M employee bonuses

Already reeling from a pair of scandals, the Internal Revenue Service is drawing new criticism over plans to hand out millio…

Social issues still fire up GOP despite 2012 loss

Republican lawmakers have a message for those who want the party to soften its emphasis on social conservatism in hopes of r…

Moderate Iranian leader could hinder Israel

The surprising victory of a reformist candidate in Iran's presidential election has put Israel in a difficult position as it…

Chinese students eye Australia to learn

Educators in Australia can expect a surge of Chinese students over the next decade, a new survey has found.An HSBC survey con…

Newman joins Wesley critics over denial of previous legionnaires' case

Qld Premier Campbell Newman says he was disturbed by revelations that Brisbane's Wesley Hospital kept quiet about a fatal cas…

Assange just an attention seeker: Howard

Former prime minister John Howard thinks Julian Assange is an attention seeker of the worst kind.But he's not sure if the Wik…

Minister defends unused children's emergency ward in Redlands

Queensland Health Minister Lawrence Springborg says leaving a children's emergency ward vacant for nine months has not been a…

Mayors and local councillors receive pay boost

Mayors and local councillors across WA have received a substantial pay rise, following a ruling by the Salaries and Allowance…

Unions back PM ahead of final sittings

The major unions are uniting behind Julia Gillard in yet another sign the prime minister could survive any further threat fro…

Unions give lift to Turkish protest movement

Turkish labor groups fanned a wave of defiance against Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's authority, leading rallies and …

Report of UK hacking of diplomats angers nations

A newspaper report that British eavesdropping agency GCHQ repeatedly hacked into foreign diplomats' phones and emails has pr…

Putin: US-Russia positions on Syria don't coincide

Russian President Vladimir Putin told President Barack Obama on Monday that their positions on Syria do not "coincide" but t…

ASIC to face Senate inquiry

The performance of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) will come under scrutiny, with senators to lau…

Chinese students eye Australia to learn

Educators in Australia can expect a surge of Chinese students over the next decade, a new survey has found.An HSBC survey con…

Australian dollar falls to two-year low as US Federal Reserve says it could scale back stimulus measures

The Australian dollar has fallen to its lowest level for almost two years, dipping below 93 US cents this morning after the U…

Sam Taylor-Johnson to direct '50 Shades' movie

Producers say British visual artist and filmmaker Sam Taylor-Johnson has been signed to direct the movie version of erotic b…

Bill could reduce illegal immigration 25 percent

Illegal immigration into the United States would decrease by only 25 percent under a far-reaching Senate immigration bill, a…

2013 Lions Tour: Robbie Deans showing faith in debutant Folau

Robbie Deans says Israel Folau's experience in representative rugby league will have prepared him for the first Test against …

Newman joins Wesley critics over denial of previous legionnaires' case

Qld Premier Campbell Newman says he was disturbed by revelations that Brisbane's Wesley Hospital kept quiet about a fatal cas…

Dollar, share market plunge after weak Chinese data and possible scale back of US stimulus

Australia's dollar and share market have plunged on the back of weakness in China's economy and signs the US central bank may…

Italy film fest dedicates homage to Gandolfini

Organizers of the Taormina, Sicily, Film Festival are scrambling to put together a tribute to U.S. actor James Gandolfini, w…

Firm seeks FAA OK for tall Vegas Strip thrill ride

A Florida-based thrill ride developer is seeking federal approval for air space to allow a 650-foot-tall roller coaster on t…

Folau among 3 new caps for Wallabies v Lions

Code-switching Israel Folau will become a dual international when he makes his Wallabies debut against the Lions on Saturday…

Assange just an attention seeker: Howard

Former prime minister John Howard thinks Julian Assange is an attention seeker of the worst kind.But he's not sure if the Wik…

P&G to make Alexander McQueen fragrances

Procter & Gamble, the world's largest consumer products maker, has added another luxury brand to its perfume business with a…

Unmanned aircraft struggle to shed 'drone' image

Unmanned aircraft have helped rescue stranded hikers, worked to contain wildfires and gathered data at nuclear accidents. On…

When car rental reservations aren't honored

We're sorry, sir, but we don't have any cars left. That was my unpleasant welcome to Michigan by Hertz. I had a reservation. …

Producers say British visual artist and filmmaker Sam Taylor-Johnson has been signed to direct the movie version of erotic best-seller…

Italy film fest dedicates homage to Gandolfini

Organizers of the Taormina, Sicily, Film Festival are scrambling to put together a tribute to U.S. actor James Gandolfini, w…

Seth Rogen on reshooting 'This Is the End' finale

This is the end. Unless that is the end. Since opening last week, the apocalyptic comedy "This Is the End" has earned $33 mi…

Unmanned aircraft struggle to shed 'drone' image

Unmanned aircraft have helped rescue stranded hikers, worked to contain wildfires and gathered data at nuclear accidents. On…

The Block back on top in TV ratings

The Block Sky High won the renovation show ratings arm wrestle with the Seven Network's House Rules on Wednesday.House Rules …

2Day FM tries to block ACMA investigation

Radio station 2Day FM is trying to block further investigation of its infamous royal prank call, Australia's communications w…

Danish royals new Opera House patrons

Denmark's royal couple will be on hand to help the Sydney Opera House celebrate its 40th birthday.Crown Princess Mary and hus…

Sopranos star Gandolfini dead at 51

Emmy award-winning US actor James Gandolfini, the star of the long-running mafia drama The Sopranos, has died at the age of 5…

Skywhale lifts off in Hobart

The Skywhale balloon created to celebrate Canberra's centenary has finally been launched in Hobart.…

Mel Doyle to leave Seven's Sunrise

Melissa Doyle is leaving the Seven's Sunrise program after nearly 15 years to host a primetime program on the network."I've b…

FIFA considers scrapping 3-D coverage of World Cup

FIFA is considering scrapping 3-D broadcasts of the next World Cup, describing ESPN's decision to abandon the format as anot…

Dolce and Gabbana convicted of tax evasion

A Milan court on Wednesday convicted the designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana of tax evasion. They were found guilty…

Airbus clocks 59 orders for new A350 wide-body jet

Airbus raked in orders Wednesday for its new A350, announcing 59 sales of the wide-body jet that flew for the first time las…

'Nightline' anchor Moran heading to London for ABC

ABC News "Nightline" anchor Terry Moran is getting a new posting as the network's London-based chief foreign correspondent. …

Goldstar's Jim McCarthy on why live is better

Jim McCarthy doesn't just think it's fun to go out and see a play or a comedy show or a basketball game. He thinks it actual…

Russell Crowe backs 'tough' Gillard

EDS: Attention language in sixth par.SYDNEY, June 19 AAP - A tough prime minister needs tough allies, and who better than the…

State funeral for Yunupingu

The former leader singer of Yothu Yindi will be honoured with a state funeral in the Northern Territory later this month.The …

Chef describes Jackson children's lives to jury

A chef who worked for Michael Jackson has described the home lives of the children during the final months of the singer's l…

P&G to make Alexander McQueen fragrances

Procter & Gamble, the world's largest consumer products maker, has added another luxury brand to its perfume business with a…

G-8 NOTEBOOK: Cameron Tweets WWII bomb at G-8 site

Well, that was close. Or was it? Shortly after wrapping up one of the most peaceful Group of Eight summits in recent memory,…

Educators in Australia can expect a surge of Chinese students over the next decade, a new survey has found.An HSBC survey conducted by …

World Bank highlights climate-poverty link

The World Bank says it will increasingly view its efforts to help developing countries fight poverty through a "climate lens…

'Man of Steel' promoted from the pulpit

Seems Warner Bros. has taken movie marketing to a whole new level — even higher than a bird or a plane. The studio enliste…

Ore. House passes bill to track toxic chemicals

The Oregon House passed a bill Tuesday that would set up a public database to track 19 toxic chemicals used in children's to…

Syrian refugees in Egypt hit by break in ties

The minute professional diver Mohammed Ibrahim, a Syrian, heard that Egypt's president had cut relations with Syria and clos…

Chicago joins growing club of bike-sharing cities

The newest piece of Chicago's vast transit puzzle will not rumble between skyscrapers on its 100-year-old elevated rail line…

Concerns of an over-supply of city offices

A Perth property analyst is predicting an over-supply of city offices and a delay in the development of Elizabeth Quay if the…

Egyptian asylum seeker Sayed Abdel Latif says he is innocent of all charges on Interpol red notice

The Egyptian asylum seeker at the centre of a political slanging match says he is innocent of all charges listed on his Inter…

NSW govt issues warning on wheat bags

As the mercury drops and people seek ways to warm their beds, the NSW government is warning that wheat bags can become fire h…

AP PHOTOS: Chilean torture center becomes shelter

Just days after Chile's bloody 1973 military coup, popular songwriter and theater director Victor Jara was dragged down to t…

Vaccination laws: NSW parliament passes controversial laws over childcare vaccinations

The New South Wales Parliament has passed new laws covering childcare centres and vaccination.…

Hastings Deering to cut 200 jobs, mainly from Mackay, Rockhampton

Mining support company Hastings Deering has announced plans to cut 200 jobs from its Australian workforce.…

Labor bill in South Australia seeks to legalise gay marriage

Labor backbencher Susan Close has introduced a bill to the South Australian Parliament seeking to allow same-sex marriage. D…

Bill could reduce illegal immigration 25 percent

Illegal immigration into the United States would decrease by only 25 percent under a far-reaching Senate immigration bill, a…

NSW politicians face sobriety tests after Pearce scandal

New South Wales Upper House MPs may be forced to take a sobriety test before entering the chamber.…

Man dies setting yabby nets at water falls

A 61-year-old man has died after falling into water near Walpole on Western Australia's south coast.…

UK gives green light to food health ratings

The UK is introducing a labelling scheme which colour codes foods according to how healthy they are.…

World Bank highlights climate-poverty link

The World Bank says it will increasingly view its efforts to help developing countries fight poverty through a "climate lens…

Newman joins Wesley critics over denial of previous legionnaires' case

Qld Premier Campbell Newman says he was disturbed by revelations that Brisbane's Wesley Hospital kept quiet about a fatal cas…

Cancer projects short-listed for grants

Five potentially life-saving projects have been short-listed for millions of dollars of funding from the Australian Cancer Re…

Kellogg's ordered to remove Coco Pops ad

Kellogg's has been ordered to stop broadcasting a television commercial for Coco Pops.…

Chief puts fishing secrets where his mouth is

News of a confidential agreement to allow permit-free fishing in some waters around the Tiwi Islands have been leaked from an…

World Food Prize goes to 3 biotech scientists

The World Food Prize Foundation on Wednesday took the bold step of awarding this year's prize to three pioneers of plant bio…

Vaccination laws: NSW parliament passes controversial laws over childcare vaccinations

The New South Wales Parliament has passed new laws covering childcare centres and vaccination.…

Adelaide southern suburbs Foodland store fined for out-of-date food

A Foodland store in Adelaide has been fined $200,000 for selling expired food and failing hygiene standards. Foodland Port N…

Dozens of jobs going from Royal District Nursing Service in South Australia

A drop in referrals is being blamed for the loss of dozens of district nursing jobs in SA.…

More funding for indigenous program

The Aboriginal Health Council of WA has welcomed continued funding for a program to improve the health and wellbeing of indig…

Aussies lead fight against rare disease

Australia is leading the search for a drug to treat the cause of Huntington's disease, a rare genetic disorder that leads to …

NSW politicians face sobriety tests after Pearce scandal

New South Wales Upper House MPs may be forced to take a sobriety test before entering the chamber.…

Graylands patients treated by unauthorised doctor

More than 200 patients at the state's largest mental health facility may have been treated by an unauthorised doctor who was …

The World Food Prize Foundation on Wednesday took the bold step of awarding this year's prize to three pioneers of plant biotechnology…

Report of UK hacking of diplomats angers nations

A newspaper report that British eavesdropping agency GCHQ repeatedly hacked into foreign diplomats' phones and emails has pr…

Cricket Australia plays down talk of Channel Nine influence over team selection

Cricket Australia has poured cold water on suggestions that Channel Nine will have influence over team selections.…

FIFA considers scrapping 3-D coverage of World Cup

FIFA is considering scrapping 3-D broadcasts of the next World Cup, describing ESPN's decision to abandon the format as anot…

Japan formally OKs new nuclear safety requirements

Japan's nuclear watchdog formally approved a set of new safety requirements for atomic power plants on Wednesday, paving the…

Goldstar's Jim McCarthy on why live is better

Jim McCarthy doesn't just think it's fun to go out and see a play or a comedy show or a basketball game. He thinks it actual…

A year on, Assange stays put in Ecuadorean Embassy

A year ago, Julian Assange skipped out on a date with Swedish justice. Rather than comply with a British order that he go to…

Solar-powered plane lands near Washington

A solar-powered plane nearing the close of a cross-continental journey landed at Dulles International Airport outside the na…

NYC to offer free phone-charging stations in parks

It's a message busy New Yorkers hate to get: the low-battery message on your cellphone when there's no charger in sight. Now…

Scientists create supersized insects

It sounds like something straight from a horror film.Australian scientists are using state-of-the art technology to create su…

News Summary: European car sales hit 20-year low

EUROPEAN CAR SALES: European car sales in May were the worst in 20 years as the region's recession drags on. More than half o…

Newspapers surcharge prompts customer anger

A newspaper seller said News Limited had taken a sales hit by adding a surcharge to the price of its publications on Eyre Pen…

AP IMPACT: Snowden's life surrounded by spycraft

In the suburbs edged by woods midway between Baltimore and the nation's capital, residents long joked that the government sp…

With Samsung, Jay-Z's business continues to boom

He really is more than a businessman. Jay-Z's partnership with Samsung for his new album, "Magna Carta Holy Grail," is anoth…

Facebook CEO meets SKorean president

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has met South Korean President Park Geun-hye in Seoul to discuss ways to stimulate entrepreneur…

Online shopping licence mooted for consumers

A consumer fraud forum in Melbourne has been told online shopping licences for people who wish to purchase goods on the inter…

Official: Solar plane to help energy use on ground

The plane parked outside the airport looks more like a giant exotic insect or maybe an outsized balsa wood toy airplane. Whe…

Google settles suit, clears way for stock split

Google has resolved a shareholder lawsuit blocking a long-delayed stock split, clearing the way for the Internet search lead…

Firm seeks FAA OK for tall Vegas Strip thrill ride

A Florida-based thrill ride developer is seeking federal approval for air space to allow a 650-foot-tall roller coaster on t…

When car rental reservations aren't honored

We're sorry, sir, but we don't have any cars left. That was my unpleasant welcome to Michigan by Hertz. I had a reservation. …

Illegal immigration into the United States would decrease by only 25 percent under a far-reaching Senate immigration bill, according t…

Boeing nets orders for 102 stretch 787s

Boeing Co. won major orders from five customers for a stretched-out version of its popular 787 Dreamliner jet at the Paris A…

Anger in southern Egypt over Islamist governor

Angry tourism workers and activists in Luxor threatened Monday to block a newly appointed Islamist governor from his office …

Adventure of Everest begins at tiny Nepal airstrip

As soon as the decades-old Twin Otter landed at Lukla airport, passengers burst out in applause. They do that for nearly eve…

Conservation for big guns that opened Civil War

Preservationists are using computer sensors and other high-tech methods to protect massive iron Civil War guns at a fort in …

Beyond NYC: Other places adapting to climate, too

From Bangkok to Miami, cities and coastal areas across the globe are already building or planning defenses to protect millio…

Lions beat New South Wales Waratahs 47-17

Welsh star Leigh Halfpenny scored two tries and kicked 20 points in a flawless display as the British and Irish Lions defeat…

All about immigration: Green cards? Citizenship?

After years of gridlock, this may be the moment when Congress at last does something about the millions of immigrants living…

First flight of Airbus A350 reopens wide-body race

Airbus sent a new wide-body plane into the skies Friday that sets the stage for intensifying competition with U.S. rival Boe…

Cambodia welcomes statues' return from US museum

Two 10th century Cambodian stone statues displayed for nearly two decades at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art were retu…

See a theme park like a VIP with no waits, hassles

America's biggest theme parks will pack in around 120 million people this year. That's a lot of standing in long lines for ro…

Vatican credit stop emblematic of finance woes

The Vatican put a new coin on sale last week to commemorate its historic papal transition. Too bad overseas collectors won't…

Cuba girds for climate change by reclaiming coasts

After Cuban scientists studied the effects of climate change on this island's 3,500 miles (5,630 kilometers) of coastline, t…

Baby Bounce: Royal infant may help UK economy

British officials are hoping that the impending royal birth will produce a bouncing baby buoy for the economy. With the Duch…

Archery soaring after London Olympic success

From blockbuster movies to hit TV shows to greater Olympic exposure, archery seems to be hitting all the right targets. Elit…

Winfrey giving $12M to new African-American museum

Oprah Winfrey is giving $12 million to a museum being built on Washington's National Mall that will document African-America…

The confetti has been swept away, the hangovers from the street parties have been slept off, and now that the Asian teams for the 2014…

Japan gives Italy a scare at Confederations Cup

Alberto Zaccheroni tried to get his Japanese players to play like the Spanish, and they nearly pulled it off. The veteran co…

Italy sweats out 4-3 win over Japan at Confed Cup

On a hot and humid tropical evening, Italy sweated out a 4-3 victory over Japan. And by their own account, the Azzurri were …

Despite 2nd win, Scolari admits need to improve

Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari is not getting too excited despite Brazil's second consecutive win at the Confederations Cup, ackn…

FIFA considers scrapping 3-D coverage of World Cup

FIFA is considering scrapping 3-D broadcasts of the next World Cup, describing ESPN's decision to abandon the format as anot…

Rays' Cobb released from hospital after being hit

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Alex Cobb left the hospital and went home Sunday, one day after he was hit in the right ear by a line…

Angels' 9th-inning rally falls short vs Yankees

After eight innings of offensive frustration against CC Sabathia, the Los Angeles Angels broke through with five hits and fi…

France ring changes for All Blacks Test

France have changed more than half their starting side as they look to avoid a series whitewash in the third and final rugby …

Protesters and police clash outside Brazil stadium

Police clashed with protesters trying to get near the stadium where Brazil will play Mexico in the Confederations Cup on Wed…

Houston hosts MLB diversity business summit

Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig touted the progress the league has made in racial hiring practices while stress…

Neymar leads Brazil to 2-0 win over Mexico

Neymar scored one goal and set up another for Jo to lift Brazil to a 2-0 win over Mexico on Wednesday and all but secure a s…

John Force wins NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

John Force ended a 31-event winless streak Sunday in the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, beating Cruz Pedregon in the final r…

Federer wins 1st title of year, beats Youzhny

Roger Federer found the perfect place to end his title drought — a small town in western Germany that has a big tennis sta…

Strasburg looks good in return, but Nats lose 2-0

Pretty much everything about Stephen Strasburg's return from the disabled list went well except the result. Washington's ace…

Biffle holds on to win again at Michigan

Greg Biffle gave Ford a milestone victory — right down the road from company headquarters. Biffle raced to his second stra…

Spurs break bread, try to move on from collapse

The San Antonio Spurs are hoping the road to recovery from an incredible collapse in Game 6 goes through their stomachs. Aft…

LeBron excited for title-deciding Game 7

LeBron James could not sleep after Game 6. Imagine, then, how frayed his emotions will be going into Game 7. So much is at s…

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