All Wires articles, Saturday 30 January

• ap Aubameyang scores twice for Dortmund to beat Ingolstadt 2-0 BERLIN (AP) — Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice for Borussia Dortmund to beat promoted Ingolstadt 2-0 and provisionally cut the gap on Bundesliga leader...
• ap Denver police respond to reports of 2 people shot, 1 stabbed DENVER (AP) — Denver police say they have responded to reports that several people have been shot or stabbed at the Denver Coliseum. The Denver Post (http://...
• ap Official: Large fire at stockyard complex in Kentucky LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Authorities say a large fire at the Blue Grass Stockyards complex in Lexington, Kentucky, has spread to other businesses. Lexington Fir...
• ap Police: 3 officers on leave after shooting woman in chase ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Orlando Police say three officers are on administrative leave after they fired at a woman involved in a carjacking. According to police,...
• ap Zenit signs Russia players Kokorin and Zhirkov MOSCOW (AP) — Zenit St. Petersburg has made a double signing of Russia striker Alexander Kokorin and winger Yuri Zhirkov as it tries to keep alive its hopes ...
• ap Authorities: Man who exchanged gunfire with police arrested SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — Police say a man accused of exchanging gunfire with police in a busy central Florida intersection has been arrested. Sanford Police spok...
• ap Tip about van led to arrest of escapees in San Francisco SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A tip from an observant woman led San Francisco police to catch two escaped inmates who had been on the run for more than a week, Or...
• ap Angers beats 2nd-place Monaco 3-0 and goes to 3rd in Ligue 1 PARIS (AP) — Captain Cheikh N'Doye scored a brace as Angers thrashed second-place Monaco 3-0 to climb to third in the French league on Saturday. After slumpi...
• reuters More than 2,100 pregnant Colombian women infected with Zika virus By Julia Symmes Cobb BOGOTA, Jan 30 (Reuters) - More than 2,100 pregnant Colombian women are infected with the mosquito-borne Zika virus, the country's natio...
• reuters La Liga results and standings Jan 30 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the La Liga matches on Saturday Saturday, January 30 Eibar 1 Malaga 2 Barcelona 2 Atletico Madrid 1 G...
• reuters La Liga top scorers Jan 30 (Infostrada Sports) - Top scorers of the La Liga on Saturday 19 Luis Suarez (Barcelona) 17 Karim Benzema (Real Madrid) 16 Neymar (Barcelona) Cristiano...
• ap The Latest: Clinton supporters say no concerned about emails DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Latest on the 2016 race for president on the final weekend of campaigning before Monday's leadoff Iowa caucuses (all times local)...
• reuters Israel would consider invitation to peace talks with Palestinians-spokesman By Ori Lewis JERUSALEM, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Israel would consider a French invitation to peace talks with the Palestinians, but believes France has made a mis...
• ap BC-SOC--Spanish Summaries Summaries Saturday from Spanish football (home teams listed first): Barcelona: Lionel Messi (30), Luis Suarez (38). Atletico Madrid: Koke (10). Halftime: 2-1...
• ap BC-SOC--Spanish Standings Barcelona 2, Atletico Madrid 1 Eibar 1, Malaga 2 Getafe 0, Athletic Bilbao 1 Villarreal vs. Granada, 1930 GMT Real Sociedad vs. Real Betis, 2105 GMT Sevilla ...
• reuters La Liga summaries Jan 30 (Infostrada Sports) - Summaries from the La Liga matches on Saturday Villarreal 1 Bruno Soriano 55pen Granada CF 0 Halftime: 0-0;Attendance: 16,062 - ...
• afp Djokovic faces Murray for sixth Australian Open crown Novak Djokovic will target a record-equalling sixth Australian Open title and look to extend his supremacy over men's tennis when he plays Andy Murray in the...
• reuters Masked mob threatening migrants go on the rampage in Stockholm By Sven Nordenstam STOCKHOLM, Jan 30 (Reuters) - A gang of masked, black-clad men rampaged through the streets of Stockholm on Friday night after handing out...
• ap BC-SOC--Spanish Results MADRID (AP) — Results from Spanish football: Barcelona 2, Atletico Madrid 1 Eibar 1, Malaga 2 Getafe 0, Athletic Bilbao 1 Villarreal vs. Granada Real Socieda...
• ap The Latest: Man sees police handcuff 1 escaped inmate SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — The Latest on the search for two inmates who remain at large after breaking out of a California jail on Jan. 22 (all times local): 1...
• pa UK must make decision on refugee relocation scheme - European Commission The European Commission has said it is up to the UK to decide whether to join a refugee programme that has rehoused a tiny fraction of the 160,000 people awa...
• pa Father says woman who joined IS 'was perfect daughter' The father of the first British woman to be found guilty of joining Islamic State has described her as "the perfect daughter". Tareena Shakil, 26, told her f...
• ap Johnny Manziel being investigated following altercation CLEVELAND (AP) — Troubled Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel is being investigated by police in Texas following a disturbance during which he may have assault...
• afp Giants defender Bromley accused of rape attempt - reports Police are reportedly investigating an attempted rape accusation against New York Giants defensive tackle Jay Bromley stemming from an incident early Saturda...
• pa Storm Henry waiting in wings as Gertrude brings wind, rain and snow Parts of Scotland have been hit by snow after Storm Gertrude battered the country with high winds and rain. Police warned of hazardous driving conditions for...
• ap Civil rights leader, politician Georgia Davis Powers dies LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Georgia Davis Powers, a giant in the fight for civil rights in Kentucky and the first African-American woman elected to the state Sena...
• reuters Dutch championship top scorers Jan 30 (Infostrada Sports) - Top scorers of the Dutch championship on Saturday 16 Luuk de Jong (PSV Eindhoven) 13 Dirk Kuyt (Feyenoord) Christian Santos (NEC...
• ap Clinton campaigns with Giffords, focuses on gun control AMES, Iowa (AP) — Hillary Clinton campaigned Saturday with gun-control advocates Gabby Giffords and her husband Mark Kelly, trying to draw a contrast between...
• ap Snowboard World Cup Results MOSCOW (AP) — Results Saturday in a snowboard World Cup: 1. Roland Fischnaller, Italy, 1000. 2. Benjamin Karl Aut 800. 3. Rok Marguc, Slovenia, 600. 4. Edwin...
• ap 4 remaining occupiers of wildlife refuge remain watchful BURNS, Ore. (AP) — Four people occupying an Oregon wildlife refuge held their position Saturday and posted live videos that reveal their hyper-vigilance agai...
• pa Stephanie Davis declares love for Jeremy McConnell before his departure Celebrity Big Brother contestant Stephanie Davis told Jeremy McConnell she loved him before he was evicted. The ex-Hollyoaks actress has developed feelings f...
• pa Study shows proton beam therapy less toxic for child cancer patients Proton beam therapy causes fewer severe side-effects in child cancer patients than conventional radiotherapy, according to a new study. Researchers said comm...
• reuters U.S. warship sails near island claimed by China in South China Sea By Phil Stewart and Nathaniel Taplin WASHINGTON/SHANGHAI, Jan 30 (Reuters) - A U.S. Navy destroyer sailed within 12 nautical miles of an island claimed by Ch...
• pa Scotland's Jamie Murray and Gordon Reid savour grand slam success in Australia Jamie Murray has won his first men's doubles grand slam title as he and partner Bruno Soares enjoyed victory in the Australian Open final. The 29-year-old lo...
• pa British helicopter pilot 'killed in Tanzania by elephant poachers' A British helicopter pilot has been shot dead by elephant poachers in Tanzania, a conservation charity has said. Englishman Roger Gower was helping authoriti...
• pa Original stars to feature in revival of Gilmore Girls US comedy drama Gilmore Girls will be revived with the show's original stars, Netflix has confirmed. The cult favourite, which originally ran from 2000 to 20...
• pa Heathrow affected by runway blockage after 'quite scary' landing Heathrow airport has apologised to passengers after a technical fault meant it could only use one runway for a time on Saturday, causing disruption to flight...
• pa Norwich land Chelsea striker Patrick Bamford Chelsea striker Patrick Bamford has joined Norwich on loan for the rest of the season. The 22-year-old spent the first half of the season on loan at Crystal ...
• pa Jamie Murray: Australian Open doubles win pinnacle of my career Jamie Murray believes he is at the pinnacle of his career after he won his first men's doubles grand slam title with Brazilian Bruno Soares at the Australian...
• pa Angelique Kerber bursting with pride at Australian Open women's singles triumph Australian Open champion Angelique Kerber feels proud after she pulled off a shock victory against Serena Williams to win her first major title. Kerber defie...
• pa Gordon Reid celebrates first grand slam singles title Britain's Gordon Reid secured his first grand slam singles title by edging out Belgium's Joachim Gerard in the wheelchair final of the Australian Open. But t...
• pa Watford bolster midfield with signing of Mario Suarez from Fiorentina Watford have completed the signing of Spanish international midfielder Mario Suarez. The 28-year-old has signed a four-and-a-half-year deal at Vicarage Road ...
• reuters Belgian championship results and standings Jan 30 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the Belgian championship matches on Saturday Saturday, January 30 Charleroi 3 Mechelen 2 OH Leuven 0 ...
• ap Michael Clarke considering cricket comeback SYDNEY (AP) — Former Australia captain Michael Clarke is reportedly considering a return to first-class cricket and won't rule out an international comeback,...
• ap A call to action from 2016 hopefuls: Please, Iowans, vote MANCHESTER, Iowa (AP) — Bernie Sanders implored Iowa supporters Saturday to get on their feet in two days and turn their months-long infatuation with his ups...
• pa Maro Itoje inspires Saracens to comeback victory over Bath Maro Itoje inspired a late Saracens comeback as the Aviva Premiership champions preserved their unbeaten record at Allianz Park this season with a 19-13 win ...
• reuters Colombian championship liga aguila i results and standings Jan 30 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the Colombian championship Liga Aguila I matches on Saturday Saturday, January 30 Once Caldas 0 Pasto...
• reuters Syrian opposition says it is keen to make peace talks work, test Assad GENEVA, Jan 30 (Reuters) - A Syrian opposition delegation arrived in Geneva late on Saturday saying they were keen to make U.N. peace talks a success and tes...
• reuters Ligue 1 top scorers Jan 30 (Infostrada Sports) - Top scorers of the Ligue 1 on Saturday 17 Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Paris St Germain) 12 Michy Batshuayi (Olympique Marseille) 11 Benj...
• reuters Ligue 1 summaries Jan 30 (Infostrada Sports) - Summaries from the Ligue 1 matches on Saturday Saturday, January 30 ES Troyes AC 0 Nantes 1 Guillaume Gillet 40 Halftime: 0-1;At...
• reuters Ligue 1 results and standings Jan 30 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the Ligue 1 matches on Saturday Saturday, January 30 Angers SCO 3 Monaco 0 ES Troyes AC 0 Nantes 1 FC...
• ap Luis Garcia sparks Central Coast past Wellington in A-League SYDNEY (AP) — Former Liverpool star Luis Garcia continued to spark a mid-season revival from last-place Central Coast, scoring one goal and creating another ...
• ap At least 37 migrants drown trying to reach Greece ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A boat carrying Syrians attempting the short sea journey from Turkey to Greece struck rocks and capsized at dawn on Saturday, causing a...
• pa General practice 'in a state of emergency', says BMA's Chaand Nagpaul GP surgeries are operating in "a state of emergency" because of problems with resources and staffing levels, a leading family doctor said. Dr Chaand Nagpaul,...
• pa Three held and weapons seized in Dover clashes at anti-immigration rally Three people were arrested and weapons including a knife, knuckle duster and hammers were seized after far-right protesters clashed with anti-fascist groups ...
• reuters Retired general, ex-CIA chief David Petraeus to receive no further punishment By Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter has decided not to impose further punishment on David Petr...
• afp Israeli teenager hurt in Jerusalem stabbing: police An Israeli teenager was lightly wounded on Saturday in a stabbing attack in Jerusalem's Old City thought to have been carried out by two young Palestinians, ...
• afp S. African golfer Grace wins again in Qatar South African Branden Grace retained his Qatar Masters title in Doha on Saturday winning by two shots and making tournament history in the process. The world...
• afp At least 37 Greece-bound migrants drown off Turkey The Turkish coastguard on Saturday recovered the bodies of women and children washed up on a beach after yet another migrant boat sank while trying to reach ...
• reuters Dutch championship summaries Jan 30 (Infostrada Sports) - Summaries from the Dutch championship matches on Saturday Saturday, January 30 PEC Zwolle 1 Thomas Lam 56 Groningen 3 Alexander ...
• reuters Dutch championship results and standings Jan 30 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the Dutch championship matches on Saturday Saturday, January 30 PEC Zwolle 1 Groningen 3 PSV Eindhove...
• reuters Masked mob threatening migrants go on the rampage in Stockholm By Sven Nordenstam STOCKHOLM, Jan 30 (Reuters) - A gang of masked, black-clad men rampaged through the streets of Stockholm on Friday night after handing out...
• pa Liverpool frustrated as West Ham earn replay Liverpool were held to a goalless draw at home to West Ham in the FA Cup fourth round, adding yet another fixture to their packed schedule. A replay in east ...
• afp Suspected Russian air raids kill 10 Syrian civilians: monitor Suspected Russian air strikes killed at least 10 civilians Saturday in a village held by the Islamic State group in the eastern Syrian province of Deir Ezzor...
• afp Belgium arrests 4 seeking to go to Syria, Libya Belgian police on Saturday arrested four people on suspicion they planned to go to Syria and Libya, the federal prosecutor's office said, as the nation remai...
• ap Bernie Sanders says he'll quickly break up big banks WASHINGTON (AP) — Battling across Iowa ahead of the first-in-the-country presidential nominating vote on Monday, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are dueli...
• reuters Concussions remain common even as awareness improves By Andrew Both Jan 30 (Reuters) - Two decades after the NFL brushed off concussion concerns as being of interest only to journalists, the issue is at the for...
• afp Kerry, Lavrov to discuss Syria peace talks on Feb 11: Moscow Russia's top diplomat Sergei Lavrov will meet his American counterpart John Kerry on February 11 to review progress in the Syria peace talks, his office said...
• afp New York Times endorses Clinton, Kasich The New York Times on Saturday endorsed Hillary Clinton for the Democratic presidential nomination and Ohio Governor John Kasich for that of the Republicans....
• reuters Benin prime minister gets opposition support for presidential election By Allegresse Sasse COTONOU, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Benin's prime minister Lionel Zinsou, favoured by the president to succeed him in next month's election, rece...
• reuters Bundesliga top scorers Jan 30 (Infostrada Sports) - Top scorers of the Bundesliga on Saturday 20 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Borussia Dortmund) 17 Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich)...
• pa Alexis Sanchez fires Arsenal past Burnley in the FA Cup Alexis Sanchez scored the winning goal in his first start since November as Arsenal saw off a resolute Burnley 2-1 to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup. Sa...
• reuters Russia forward Kokorin joins Zenit St. Petersburg By Dmitriy Rogovitskiy MOSCOW, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Russian champions Zenit St. Petersburg have signed forward Alexander Kokorin from Dynamo Moscow, the club s...
• pa Kelechi Iheanacho hits hat-trick as Manchester City continue quadruple quest Kelechi Iheanacho's hat-trick kept Manchester City's quadruple dream alive as they cruised to a 4-0 FA Cup thumping of Aston Villa. The striker's treble saw ...
• ap The Latest: SAG Awards about television, too LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Latest on Saturday's 22nd annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles (all times local): 12:20 p.m. Although the SAG Awards are b...
• afp Obama to visit Baltimore mosque, plead for tolerance President Barack Obama plans to visit a mosque near Baltimore on Wednesday to make a plea for tolerance and religious freedom, the White House said Sunday. I...
• ap Messi, Suarez lead Barca back 2-1 over Atletico BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona took a big step toward successfully defending its Spanish league title when Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez led its fightback ...
• ap Colchester player taken to hospital after heads clash COLCHESTER, England (AP) — Colchester United defender Alex Wynter was taken to hospital after being knocked out by a clash of heads with teammate Tom Eastman...
• ap Obama to meet with Muslims on 1st visit to US mosque WASHINGTON (AP) — In a public show of support, President Barack Obama will meet with Muslim community members Wednesday in Baltimore on his first presidentia...
• ap Turkish police recover painting resembling Picasso's work ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish police and media say police have recovered an oil painting that looks like a Picasso in a sting operation in Istanbul. The stat...
• ap Ex-justice minister of France accepts honorary degree in US MILWAUKEE (AP) — France's former justice minister has accepted an honorary doctorate degree in law and human rights from the University of Wisconsin-Milwauke...
• reuters FA Cup heroics from Peterborough, Arsenal march on By Ian Chadband LONDON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Peterborough United manager Graham Westley had urged his players to take inspiration from the Oscar-nominated film...
• afp Packers quarterback Rodgers well after knee surgery - reports Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers underwent left knee surgery after the team's NFL playoff run, according to reports Saturday that said he is recov...
• reuters Sanchez firing again after 'winter break' - Wenger LONDON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Alexis Sanchez returned to Arsenal's starting lineup and the scoresheet in Saturday's 2-1 FA Cup fourth round defeat of Burnley wi...
• reuters Portuguese championship results and standings Jan 30 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the Portuguese championship matches on Saturday Saturday, January 30 Estoril 1 Porto 3 Friday, Januar...
• ap Clinton, Sanders campaigns agree to add New Hampshire debate CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Democrats would hold a presidential debate next week in New Hampshire before the state's first-in-the-nation primary and three more...
• ap BC-SOC--Brazilian Standings Atletico Mineiro 3, Chapecoense 0 Corinthians 1, Avai 1 Coritiba 0, Vasco da Gama 0 Figueirense 1, Fluminense 0 Flamengo 1, Palmeiras 2 Goias 0, Sao Paulo 1 ...
• ap BC-SOC--Brazilian Results BRASILIA, BRAZIL (AP) — Results from Brazilian football: Bangu AC vs. Botafogo Friburguense vs. Macae Portuguesa (RJ) vs. Tigres do Brasil Cabofriense vs. Am...
• ap BC-SOC--Italian Summaries Summaries Saturday from Italian football (home teams listed first): Atalanta: German Denis (32). Sassuolo: Domenico Berardi (27). Halftime: 1-1. Carpi: Matte...
• ap BC-SOC--Italian Standings Carpi 1, Palermo 1 Atalanta 1, Sassuolo 1 Roma vs. Frosinone, 1945 GMT Chievo vs. Juventus, 1130 GMT Bologna vs. Sampdoria, 1400 GMT Genoa vs. Fiorentina, 14...
• ap BC-SOC--Italian Results ROME (AP) — Results from Italian football: Carpi 1, Palermo 1 Atalanta 1, Sassuolo 1 Roma vs. Frosinone Chievo vs. Juventus Bologna vs. Sampdoria Genoa vs. F...
• afp Syrian opposition threatens withdrawal from peace talks The umbrella body comprising Syria's principal mainstream opposition groups threatened Saturday to withdraw from peace talks shortly after its delegation arr...
• pa Posh spice up FA Cup Saturday Peterborough produced a late fightback to draw 2-2 at West Brom and set up a fourth-round FA Cup replay. The Sky Bet League One side fell twice behind to goa...
• afp Turkey accuses Russia of new airspace violation Turkey on Saturday accused Russia of a fresh violation of its airspace, warning Moscow it would "face consequences" as relations between the two countries hi...
• reuters Luis Enrique shocked by Filipe Luis challenge on Messi By Tim Hanlon BARCELONA, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Barcelona coach Luis Enrique said he was shocked by the wild knee-high challenge on world player of the year Lion...
• ap The Latest: Some townspeople want conflict to end BURNS, Ore. (AP) — The latest on an armed group that took over buildings at a federal wildlife refuge in Oregon (all times local): 11 a.m. As four people con...
• afp Malaysia pledges to help Swiss probe as pressure on PM grows Malaysia's attorney general promised Saturday to cooperate with a Swiss call for help in probing alleged massive corruption that has placed Prime Minister Na...
• reuters Turkey says Russian jet violated its airspace again, warns of consequences By Ece Toksabay ANKARA, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Turkey warned of consequences on Saturday after saying a Russian SU-34 jet had violated its airspace despite warni...
• ap 2 remaining escaped inmates arrested in San Francisco SANTA ANA, California (AP) — Two inmates who remained at large after breaking out of a California jail more than a week ago have been arrested, Orange County...
• afp Shark swallows shark in Seoul aquarium Visitors to a giant aquarium in Seoul on Friday were presented with the gory aftermath of a territorial dispute between two sharks, which left one dead insid...
• afp In the US, Latino voters lie low Dolores Rios is a permanent US resident from Mexico and doesn't have the right to vote. But even if she did, chances are slim she'd go to the polls. Members ...
• ap World Championship Results KOENIGSSEE, Germany (AP) — Results Saturday at the luge world championships: 1. Tobias Wendl and Tobias Arlt, Germany, 1:38.975. 2. Toni Eggert and Sascha Be...
• ap Thousands march in Paris rain to protest state of emergency PARIS (AP) — Thousands of people marched in the Paris rain on Saturday to denounce plans to renew France's state of emergency and revoke the French citizensh...
• afp Opposition arrives for peace talks as more Syrians starve Representatives of Syria's main opposition body arrived in Switzerland Saturday for UN-organised peace talks as the starvation death toll rose in Madaya, one...
• reuters Israeli championship results and standings Jan 30 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the Israeli championship matches on Saturday Saturday, January 30 Hapoel Haifa 1 Hapoel Kfar Saba 1 H...
• afp UN backs Burundi force as Africa leaders debate troops UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned African leaders Saturday of the need for action in troubled Burundi at a summit aiming to end armed crises across the...
• reuters British police arrest nine after anti-immigration clashes in Dover LONDON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - British police arrested nine people after clashes between anti-immigration groups and anti-racism protesters in Dover on Saturday,...
• ap 3 female chauffeurs win $130K each in discrimination case MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal judge has awarded damages to three Minnesota women who sued after they were dismissed from their chauffeur jobs because a Saudi ...
• ap Man City, Arsenal and Tottenham reach 5th round of FA Cup LONDON (AP) — Manchester City remained in the hunt for a record trophy quadruple after a hat trick from teenager Kelechi Iheanacho helped them demolish Aston...
• pa James Taylor stars with century as England win one-day warm-up James Taylor's canny century underpinned a 163-run victory for England in their one-day international warm-up match against South Africa A at the Diamond Ova...
• pa Shrewsbury hit back to stun Sheffield Wednesday Shrewsbury booked their place in the fifth round of the FA Cup for the first time in 25 years with a stunning last-gasp 3-2 victory over Sheffield Wednesday....
• ap US Virgin Islands oil spill cleanup nearing completion SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Authorities in the U.S. Virgin Islands are finishing the cleanup of an oil spill of some 50 gallons (189 liters) at a government...
• ap BC-SOC--French Standings Marseille 1, Lille 1 Angers 3, Monaco 0 Gazelec Ajaccio vs. Montpellier, 1900 GMT Lorient vs. Reims, 1900 GMT Bastia vs. Lyon, 1900 GMT Toulouse vs. Guingamp...
• ap The Latest: Merkel says many refugees will return home ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The Latest on Europe's migrant crisis (all times local): 8:55 p.m. German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she expects many of the refugee...
• reuters Young Liverpool thwarted by West Ham in second Wembley quest Jan 30 (Reuters) - Liverpool's pursuit of a second Wembley Cup final appearance stalled at Anfield on Saturday as Juergen Klopp's second-string side had to s...
• reuters Aubameyang double leads Dortmund past gutsy Ingolstadt By Karolos Grohmann BERLIN, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang struck twice in the final 13 minutes to earn Borussia Dortmund a nerve-wracking 2-0 ...
• ap BC-SOC--English Summaries Summaries Saturday from English football (home teams listed first): Arsenal: Calum Chambers (19), Alexis Sanchez (53). Burnley: Sam Vokes (30). Halftime: 1-1...
• ap BC-SOC--English Results LONDON (AP) — Results from English football: Derby 1, Manchester United 3 Colchester United 1, Tottenham 4 Arsenal 2, Burnley 1 Aston Villa 0, Manchester Cit...
• ap BC-SOC--Greek Standings a-penalized 3 points Panetolikos 1, Kalloni 0 Panthrakikos 0, Panionios 1 PAOK Thessaloniki 1, Atromitos 1 AEK Athens vs. Veria, 1300 GMT Asteras vs. Levadia...
• ap Cheney runs for Wyoming's US House seat, to announce Monday CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The elder daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney is running for Congress, following up a failed U.S. Senate campaign two years a...
• reuters French protesters call for end to state of emergency PARIS, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Several thousand people marched in French cities on Saturday to protest against a state of emergency introduced after November's at...
• reuters English FA Cup 4th round results Jan 30 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from the English FA Cup 4th Round matches on Saturday 4th Round Saturday, January 30 Liverpool - West Ham United 0-0 (ha...
• reuters Greek championship results and standings Jan 30 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the Greek championship matches on Saturday Saturday, January 30 Panaitolikos Agrinion 1 Kalloni 0 Pan...
• reuters Bundesliga results and standings Jan 30 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the Bundesliga matches on Saturday Saturday, January 30 Bayer Leverkusen 3 Hanover 96 0 Borussia Dort...
• afp Bezos transforms Washington Post in digital age Under new owner Jeff Bezos, The Washington Post is no longer just a newspaper. It's reinventing itself as a "media and technology company" that hopes to blaz...
• reuters Main Syrian opposition team arrives in Geneva as peace talks open By Suleiman Al-Khalidi and Stephanie Nebehay AMMAN/GENEVA, Jan 30 (Reuters) - A delegation from Syria's main opposition group arrived in Geneva on Saturday t...
• reuters Bundesliga summaries Jan 30 (Infostrada Sports) - Summaries from the Bundesliga matches on Saturday Saturday, January 30 VfB Stuttgart 2 Aaron Hunt 66og, Artem Kravets 88 Hamburg...
• pa Philip Hammond: 'Good faith' needed in Syria peace talks Syria peace talks must take place "in good faith", Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said as he welcomed the main opposition group's decision to attend. The H...
• pa Boy, 10, held over violent street mugging in which iPhone was stolen A boy of 10 has been arrested over a violent street mugging in which a 12-year-old boy was punched and hauled to the ground in a headlock. The youngster was ...
• afp US warship sails by island claimed by China: Pentagon A US warship sailed within 12 nautical miles of a disputed island in the South China Sea Saturday to assert freedom of navigation, drawing a protest from Bei...
• reuters Sri Lanka ex-leader's son arrested by financial crimes police By Shihar Aneez and Ranga Sirilal COLOMBO, Jan 30 (Reuters) - A son of former Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa was arrested on Saturday under the count...
• reuters Guinness PRO12 results and standings Jan 30 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the Guinness PRO12 matches on Saturday RESULTS Zebre 12 Munster 16 Connacht 30 Scarlets 17 Benetton T...
• reuters Inheanacho shows City have firepower in reserve LONDON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini was not surprised striker Kelechi Inheanacho marked a rare starting berth with a hat-tri...
• ap Fog pileup of 70 vehicles kills 4, injures 30 in Slovenia LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — A massive pileup involving dozens of cars and trucks in dense fog killed four people on Saturday and injured 30 on a highway in we...
• ap As peace nears, renewed push to free Colombian rebel in US BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — As negotiations to end Colombia's half-century conflict close in on a final deal, attention is turning to the fate of an aging bank m...
• ap Syrian opposition delegation arrives in Geneva GENEVA (AP) — The main Syrian opposition delegation arrived in Switzerland Saturday night, however it remained unclear whether the delegation would actually ...
• reuters Obama to make first visit to U.S. mosque next week WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will make his first visit as president to a U.S. mosque next week in a defense of religious freedom, th...
• ap The Latest: Syrian opposition delegation arrives in Geneva GENEVA (AP) — The Latest on United Nations-sponsored Syrian peace negotiations in Switzerland (all times local): 7:40 p.m. A Syrian opposition official says ...
• ap Cash flow could be issue for 4 GOP contenders seeking boost WASHINGTON (AP) — Money may be growing tight for four Republican presidential hopefuls clustered under Donald Trump and Ted Cruz — just when they're about to...
• reuters Concussions remain common even as awareness improves By Andrew Both Jan 30 (Reuters) - Two decades after the NFL brushed off concussion concerns as being of interest only to journalists, the issue is at the for...
• reuters Golden Super Bowl now grown up from modest beginning By Larry Fine Jan 30 (Reuters) - The stadium had 33,000 empty seats, tickets for the game went for a top price of $12 and college marching bands supplied mos...
• reuters Serie A top scorers Jan 30 (Infostrada Sports) - Top scorers of the Serie A on Saturday 21 Gonzalo Higuain (Napoli) 12 Paulo Dybala (Juventus) Eder (Inter Milan) 10 Carlos Bacca...
• reuters Serie A summaries Jan 30 (Infostrada Sports) - Summaries from the Serie A matches on Saturday Atalanta Bergamo 1 German Denis 32 Missed penalty: German Denis 32 Sassuolo 1 Dom...
• reuters Serie A results and standings Jan 30 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the Serie A matches on Saturday Saturday, January 30 Atalanta Bergamo 1 Sassuolo 1 Carpi 1 Palermo 1 ...
• ap Jamaica Confirms 1st Zika Virus Case SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The Jamaica Ministry of Health has confirmed the Caribbean country's first case of the Zika virus. A ministry statement released...
• ap 'The Big Short,' 'Spotlight' to vie at SAG Awards A Hollywood beset by a crisis over diversity will convene for the 22nd annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, where the night's top film honor may be a toss-up b...
• afp Zou Shiming recaptures WBO International Flyweight Championship Former WBO International Flyweight Champion Zou Shiming recaptured the title by defeating Brazilian Natan Santana Coutinho by TKO in the eighth round in fron...
• ap From pork rinds to pocket knives, surplus centers see it all CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — In the market for a crate of Boston and Harvard hoodies and baby onesies? How about a suitcase full of pork rinds? Seek out your nearest...
• reuters Ex-general, CIA chief David Petraeus to receive no further punishment WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter has decided not to take any further action against David Petraeus, a former U.S. military...
• ap BC-SKI--WCup-Women's Giant Slalom Results MARIBOR, Slovenia (AP) — Results Saturday from the Women's Giant Slalom at Maribor 1. Viktoria Rebensburg, Germany, 2 minutes, 29.82 seconds. 2. Ana Drev, Sl...
• pa Campaigners welcome pledge to re-examine Paddington Place skyscraper project Campaigners have welcomed the decision to revise plans for a new 72-storey skyscraper in London. Paddington Place - dubbed the Skinny Shard and the Paddingto...
• reuters Atletico's Fernandez suffers knee ligament damage By Tim Hanlon Jan 30 (Reuters) - Atletico Madrid midfielder Augusto Fernandez suffered knee ligament damage in the La Liga defeat by Barcelona on Saturday, t...
• afp Taylor ton leads England to crushing tour win James Taylor hit a century to set up a 163-run win for England against South Africa A at the Diamond Oval on Saturday. Taylor made 116 off 116 balls as Engla...
• ap Thousands protest Italy plan to permit same-sex unions ROME (AP) — Tens of thousands of people opposed to gay rights rallied Saturday in Rome's Circus Maximus against legislation that would permit civil unions fo...
• reuters Taylor ton spearheads massive England warm-up win KIMBERLEY, South Africa, Jan 30 (Reuters) - James Taylor put aside his disappointing Test form to produce a run-a-ball century as England crushed South Afric...
• afp Takanashi claims sixth win of ski jumping season Teenage sensation Sara Takanashi backed up her run of four successive wins in her native Japan with a sixth victory of the World Cup season in Oberstdorf on ...
• ap Now deeply Christian, Cruz's religion once wasn't so obvious AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Ted Cruz sometimes sounds more like a preacher than a presidential candidate, praising the transformative love of Jesus Christ and promi...
• reuters Support dips for Irish PM's party ahead of election - poll DUBLIN, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Support for Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny's party fell for the second time in a row in one of the country's main opinion polls o...
• ap San Francisco police recite pledge to root out intolerance SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco police officers are being asked to combat racism in the ranks and take a pledge to turn in colleagues displaying intoleran...
• ap Man caught with arms entering Disneyland hotel to face trial PARIS (AP) — A French prosecutor says a man who tried to enter a Disneyland Paris hotel last week with two handguns will face criminal charges. Prosecutor Do...
• ap Turkey warns Russia ofafter a new airspace violation ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Moscow on Saturday that it would be forced to "endure the consequences" if its jets conti...
• pa Andy Murray stayed up late to watch brother Jamie win Australian Open doubles Andy Murray stayed up late into the night to watch brother Jamie clinch Australian Open glory on Saturday night - and expects stamina to prove the key in his...
• ap Money in politics fight over indicted Texas attorney general AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who says he won't resign despite criminal charges of defrauding investors and a separate investigatio...
• reuters Opponents of same-sex unions and gay adoption stage major Rome rally By Isla Binnie and Crispian Balmer ROME, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Hundreds of thousands of Italians staged a mass rally in Rome's Circus Maximus on Saturday to urg...
• pa Corporate tax system needs radical overhaul after Google row - Lord Lawson The corporate tax system should be radically overhauled in the wake of the row over how much Google should pay in the UK, former chancellor Lord Lawson said....
• ap The Latest: NATO calls on Russia to respect Turkish airspace ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The Latest on what Turkey says is a new violation of its airspace by Russia (all times local): 7:50 p.m. NATO's top leader called on Ru...
• ap Pentagon tells Senate it won't demote retired Gen. Petraeus WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon says it will not demote retired Army Gen. David Petraeus, who pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of mishandling classified...
• ap Minnesota groups seek money to keep youths from extremism MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A community advocate who spends his days helping Somali families and a youth soccer coach who works to keep kids off the street are among ...
• afp Japan comeback secures Asian Under-23 title Japan won the AFC Under 23 championship with a thrilling victory in Doha on Saturday overturning a two goal deficit to stun South Korea 3-2. The winner came ...
• afp Tearful Kerber stuns Williams to win first major title A tearful Angelique Kerber stunned an errant Serena Williams to win the Australian Open on Saturday and thwart the American top seed's bid to equal Steffi Gr...
• ap Volosozhar, Trankov win pairs at Euro figure skating champs BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Defending champions Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron rebounded from second place after the short dance to retain their i...
• reuters France says to wind down Central African Republic force by year-end PARIS, Jan 30 (Reuters) - France aims to scale back its military presence in Central African Republic by the end of the year, its defence minister said in a ...
• reuters Composer Morricone glad he re-considered Tarantino's film offer By Philip Pullella ROME, Jan 30 (Reuters) - - Ennio Morricone, who wrote some of cinema's best-known sound tracks, said on Saturday he was glad he agreed to ...
• reuters Sunderland complete signing of Tunisian Khazri LONDON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Premier League strugglers Sunderland have completed the signing of Tunisia international Wahbi Khazri from French club Girondins B...
• reuters Kazakh police detain businessman with close ties to Russia ASTANA, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Kazakh police on Saturday detained a wealthy businessman and public activist known for his close ties with Russia, a move which co...
• ap Juan Antonio Pizzi named new Chile coach to 2018 World Cup SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Juan Antonio Pizzi is Chile's new coach, contracted through the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Jorge Sampaoli resigned this month, just six...
• pa Peterborough fight back twice to earn FA Cup replay against West Brom Peterborough twice fought back from a goal down to earn a FA Cup replay with West Brom as it finished 2-2 after a thrilling finale at The Hawthorns. It looke...
• reuters NATO chief urges Russia not to violate NATO airspace again BRUSSELS, Jan 30 (Reuters) - NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg urged Russia on Saturday to "take all necessary measures" to ensure NATO airspace was no...
• ap BC-SKI--WCup-Men's Downhill Results GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Results Saturday from the Men's Downhill at Garmisch-Partenkirchen 1. Aleksander Kilde, Norway, 1 minute, 55.28 second...
• reuters Turkey's Erdogan wants to meet Russia's Putin after Russian jet violates Turkish airspace ANKARA, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday he wanted to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin after a Russian jet vio...
• pa Marc Pugh wins the day as Bournemouth survive FA Cup scare at Portsmouth Joshua King and Marc Pugh saved Bournemouth's blushes in scrambling a 2-1 FA Cup fourth-round victory at League Two side Portsmouth. Boss Eddie Howe got away...
• reuters Suarez hits winner as Barca sink nine-man Atletico By Tim Hanlon BARCELONA, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez scored the goals as Barcelona came from behind to beat nine-man Atletico Madrid 2-1 ...
• ap European Figure Skating Championships Results BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Results Saturday from the European figure skating championships: 1. Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron, France, 111.97 poi...
• ap Coke takes minority stake in Nigerian drink, snack maker NEW YORK (AP) — Coca-Cola says it has taken a 40 percent stake in Nigerian company that makes snacks and dairy and juice drinks. The world's biggest beverage...
• reuters Germany's Merkel says refugees must return home once war is over By Andreas Rinke NEUBRANDENBURG, Germany, Jan 30 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel tried on Saturday to placate the increasingly vocal critics of h...
• pa Novak Djokovic will not underestimate Andy Murray in Australian Open final Novak Djokovic knows how it feels to be on a losing streak in grand slam finals and he believes Andy Murray will be hungrier than ever on Sunday to win his f...
• ap Ex-softball coach takes deal in New York college sex case SOUTH NYACK, N.Y. (AP) — The former women's softball coach at a suburban New York Christian college charged with sexually harassing his players won't have to...
• ap BC-SOC--Scottish Standings Inverness CT vs. Hearts, 1230 GMT, Ppd. Dundee 2, Motherwell 2 Kilmarnock 0, Hamilton Academical 1 Partick Thistle vs. Dundee United, 1500 GMT, Ppd. Ross Cou...
• reuters Companies rush to Iran as sanctions are lifted Jan 30 (Reuters) - Major international companies are rushing to establish a position in Iran as the Islamic Republic re-opens for business after the lifting ...
• ap Socialists meet to plan coalition strategy to govern Spain MADRID (AP) — Socialist Party leaders are meeting in Madrid to plan a strategy on how to form a coalition with the anti-austerity Podemos party in Spain. Lea...
• pa Fulham striker Moussa Dembele undergoing Tottenham medical Fulham striker Moussa Dembele is undergoing a medical at Tottenham and is expected to complete his move to White Hart Lane, Press Association Sport understan...
• pa No progress unless victims' issues 'dealt with transparently' There will not be political progress in Northern Ireland until it is accepted that victims' issues need to be dealt with in a transparent way, the brother of...
• ap BC-SOC--German Standings Mainz 1, Borussia Moenchengladbach 0 Bayer Leverkusen 3, Hannover 0 Borussia Dortmund 2, FC Ingolstadt 04 0 Darmstadt 0, Schalke 2 Augsburg 0, Eintracht Fran...
• ap BC-SOC--German Results BERLIN (AP) — Results from German football: Mainz 1, Borussia Moenchengladbach 0 Bayer Leverkusen 3, Hannover 0 Borussia Dortmund 2, FC Ingolstadt 04 0 Darms...
• ap Longshoremen back at ports in NY, NJ after surprise walkout NEW YORK (AP) — Longshoremen are back at work in New York and New Jersey after a walkout that temporarily halted work at the busiest port on the East Coast. ...
• reuters Alpine skiing-Vonn falls but keeps World Cup overall lead Jan 30 (Reuters) - Germany's Viktoria Rebensburg took her second successive giant slalom victory on Saturday while Lindsey Vonn crashed out of the race in Ma...
• reuters Aviva Premiership results and standings Jan 30 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the Aviva Premiership matches on Saturday RESULTS Sale Sharks 38 London Irish 10 Gloucester Rugby 18 ...
• reuters Bowie's will directs his ashes to Bali, splits $100 mln estate NEW YORK, Jan 30 (Reuters) - David Bowie, the British rock star who died at the age of 69 from cancer earlier this month, directed in his will that his ashes...
• ap PICTURED: A selection of pictures from the past week Highlights from the weekly AP photo report, a gallery featuring a mix of front-page photography, the odd image you might have missed and lasting moments our ...
• pa Wilfried Zaha carries Crystal Palace into FA Cup fifth round Crystal Palace progressed to the fifth round of the FA Cup with a 1-0 home defeat of Stoke inspired by goalscorer Wilfried Zaha. The talented winger built on...
• reuters Egypt says made no arrests in connection to Russian plane crash CAIRO, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Egypt's interior ministry denied on Saturday making any arrests in connection with the crash of a Russian passenger plane in Sinai ...
• reuters Figure Skating-European championships ice dance results Jan 30 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from the European championships Ice Dance on Saturday 1. Gabriella Papadakis/Guillaume Cizeron (France) 182.71 2. Anna C...
• reuters Figure Skating-European championships ice dance free dance results Jan 30 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from the European championships Ice Dance Free Dance on Saturday 1. Gabriella Papadakis/Guillaume Cizeron (France) 111.9...
• ap US declares 22 Hillary Clinton emails 'top secret' WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration has confirmed for the first time that Hillary Clinton's home server contained closely guarded government secrets, ...
• reuters Suarez hits winner as Barca sink nine-man Atletico BARCELONA, Jan 30 (Reuters) - In-form Luis Suarez scored the winner as Barcelona came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over nine-man Atletico Madrid and m...
• ap BC-SOC--Scottish Results EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND (AP) — Results from Scottish football: Inverness CT vs. Hearts Ppd. Dundee 2, Motherwell 2 Kilmarnock vs. Hamilton Academical Partick Thi...
• ap Water crisis spurs calls to change Michigan open-records law LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Under fire for his administration's role in Flint's lead-tainted water emergency, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder did something that would be...
• ap Famed New York chopper company's headquarters to be sold off NEWBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — The headquarters of a motorcycle company Orange County Choppers is set to be auctioned off in March. But Paul Teutul Sr. tells The Time...
• reuters Clinton, Kasich win New York Times endorsement in U.S. presidential race By Mary Milliken and Jonathan Allen Jan 30 (Reuters) - The New York Times's editorial board endorsed Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican John Kasich as t...
• ap Police say 2 Palestinians stabbed Israeli teen in Jerusalem JERUSALEM (AP) — Police say two Palestinians stabbed an Israeli teenager in the back before running away near Jerusalem's Old City. Spokeswoman Luba Samri sa...
• ap Cameroon denies claims army killed civilians in Nigeria YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Cameroon is denying reports that its soldiers have killed dozens of civilians in cross-border raids pursuing Boko Haram extremists i...
• ap Kids ask Hillary Clinton the darndest things DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Hillary Clinton is used to tough questions, but a recent query from a little girl actually moved her. Before about 700 people at Keot...
• ap Hope for answers as release of Amtrak crash evidence nears PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Eight months after a deadly Amtrak derailment, federal investigators are poised to release evidence and reports that could help clear up ...
• reuters Scottish Premiership results and standings Jan 30 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the Scottish Premiership matches on Saturday Saturday, January 30 Dundee 2 Motherwell 2 Inverness Cal...
• ap Jordan PM links Syrian refugee admissions to foreign aid AZRAQ REFUGEE CAMP, Jordan (AP) — Jordan's prime minister warned Saturday that it will be "very, very difficult" to keep absorbing Syrian refugees unless his...
• ap A state-by-state look at federal food aid work waivers The federal government ended statewide work waivers this year for certain adults receiving aid through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, sometim...
• reuters Kasich "only plausible choice" for Republican nomination: NY Times Board Jan 30 (Reuters) - The New York Times Editorial Board on Saturday said Ohio Governor John Kasich was the "only plausible choice" in the race for the Republic...
• ap Frenzel wins 2nd Nordic combined World Cup event in 2 days SEEFELD, Austria (AP) — Eric Frenzel of Germany won his second Nordic Combined in two days to go top of the overall World Cup standings on Saturday. The Olym...
• ap Q&A: Details on work requirements for food stamp recipients JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Federal rules that took effect this month in many states will require some adult food aid recipients to work if they want to conti...
• ap Over 1 million face loss of food aid over work requirements JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — More than 1 million low-income residents in 21 states could soon lose their government food stamps if they fail to meet work requi...
• ap Model Blac Chyna kicked off Texas flight, arrested AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas authorities say a model known as Blac Chyna was arrested after being kicked off a flight for allegedly being intoxicated and causi...
• reuters Some African states oppose AU peace force for Burundi - Gambian pres. By Aaron Maasho and Edmund Blair ADDIS ABABA, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Some African states oppose sending peacekeepers to Burundi without its consent after it said...
• reuters Former Brazil striker Adriano signs for fourth division Miami club MIAMI, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Former Brazil and Inter Milan striker Adriano has signed for fourth-tier regional league American club Miami United, the team said ...
• reuters Aubameyang double leads Dortmund past gutsy Ingolstadt BERLIN, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang struck twice in the final 13 minutes to earn Borussia Dortmund a nerve-wracking 2-0 victory over visitor...
• reuters Clinton wins New York Times endorsement in U.S. presidential race Jan 30 (Reuters) - The New York Times Editorial Board on Saturday endorsed Hillary Clinton in the race for the Democratic nomination in the U.S. presidential...
• ap Kerber beats Williams for her 1st Grand Slam title MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — After all the advice that Steffi Graf gave her, Angelique Kerber was able to return a favor to the retired champion on Saturday. ...
• ap Nordic Combined World Cup Results SEEFELD, Austria (AP) — Results Saturday from a World Cup Nordic Combined event (ski jumping and 10K cross-country ski race placings in parentheses): 1. Eric...
• pa Man fighting for life after street brawl involving axe and other weapons A man is fighting for his life after being stabbed in a mass street brawl that saw 10 people fight with weapons including an axe. He was one of five people t...
• ap Hillary Clinton takes on Bernie Sanders over guns DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — As the Iowa caucuses draw near, Democrat Hillary Clinton is highlighting rival Bernie Sanders' votes against tougher gun restrictions....
• reuters Turkey says Russian jet violated its airspace, envoy summoned ANKARA, Jan 30 (Reuters) - A Russian SU-34 jet violated Turkish airspace on Friday despite radar warnings, Turkey's foreign ministry said on Saturday, and th...
• pa Chelsea complete signing of Matt Miazga from New York Red Bulls Chelsea have completed the signing of central defender Matt Miazga from New York Red Bulls. Miazga, who made his debut for the Red Bulls shortly after his 18...
• pa Guus Hiddink: Alexandre Pato signing is not a gamble for Chelsea Chelsea interim boss Guus Hiddink approved the arrival of Alexandre Pato and denied the Brazil international's signing is a gamble. The 26-year-old former AC...
• pa Nacer Chadli bags a brace as Tottenham ease past Colchester Nacer Chadli scored twice as Tottenham cruised into the FA Cup fifth round with a 4-1 win at Colchester. Chadli has now scored four goals in three games, whi...
• ap NYC pilot program aims to foster greater school diversity NEW YORK (AP) — Gentrification has been coming fast to Brooklyn's Crown Heights neighborhood. The influx of wealthier, white residents is being reflected in ...
• ap US warship sails near disputed island in South China Sea BANGKOK (AP) — A U.S. warship sailed near a disputed island in the South China Sea on Saturday to exercise the U.S.'s freedom to navigate in international wa...
• ap Norway's Kilde wins men's World Cup downhill GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Even with Aksel Lund Svindal out for the season, Norwegian men are finding ways to win on the World Cup circuit. Aleks...
• ap Kerber upsets Serena Williams to win Australian title MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Serena Williams put up both hands after sending a forehand long and high over the baseline in the first set. She wanted nothing t...
• reuters EU signals support for Schaeuble's petrol tax proposal-magazine BERLIN, Jan 30 (Reuters) - European Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis has suggested he was open to German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble's pr...
• afp Syrian opposition head to peace talks as Madaya starvation toll rises Syria's main opposition body headed to Switzerland Saturday to demand progress on the dire humanitarian situation before formally joining peace talks, as the...
• ap Cyclone may strengthen before landfall in western Australia SYDNEY (AP) — A tropical cyclone may get stronger before it hits western Australia's coast on Sunday morning. Tropical Cyclone Stan had sustained winds near ...
• pa David Harewood condemns lack of on-screen diversity amid Oscars race row Homeland star David Harewood has said that the lack of on-screen diversity reminds him of growing up in 1970s Britain as he weighed in to the Oscars race row...
• ap Coalition airstrikes kill over 32 in Yemeni capital SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Airstrikes by a Saudi-led coalition targeting Yemen's Shiite rebels killed over 32 people overnight including at least eight civilians in...
• ap Obama forced again to rethink troop numbers in Afghanistan WASHINGTON (AP) — Fifteen years into the war that few Americans talk about any more, conditions in Afghanistan are getting worse, preventing the clean ending...
• ap Sunday night deadline for 2016 health insurance enrollment WASHINGTON (AP) — Sunday night is the sign-up deadline for subsidized private health insurance under President Barack Obama's health care law. Administration...
• ap Roadside bombing kills 3 officers in eastern Afghanistan KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — An Afghan official says at least three members of the security forces have been killed when a roadside bomb exploded near their veh...
• ap BC-SOC--French Results PARIS (AP) — Results from French football: Marseille 1, Lille 1 Angers vs. Monaco Gazelec Ajaccio vs. Montpellier Lorient vs. Reims Bastia vs. Lyon Toulouse ...
• ap Grace successfully defends Qatar Masters title DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Branden Grace successfully defended his Qatar Masters title on Saturday, becoming the first player to do so since the tournament began in ...
• ap Sri Lanka ex-strongman's son detained in money case COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — A Sri Lankan court on Saturday ordered a son of the country's former strongman leader detained during an investigation into money l...
• ap BC-SOC--German Summaries Summaries Saturday from German football (home teams listed first): Dynamo Dresden: Pascal Testroet (23), Marco Hartmann (37), Andreas Lambertz (60). Halftime...
• ap Guyana fires mines commission chief GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — The Guyana government is replacing its geology and mines commission chief to chart a new course for an entity dogged by corruption ...
• ap What to look for in Iowa's presidential caucuses DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — For more than a year, presidential candidates have fanned out across Iowa, shaking hands and posing for photos with voters in coffee ...
• reuters U.S., allies conduct 33 strikes against Islamic State: U.S. military WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - The United States and its allied targeted Islamic State militants in Iraq with 17 strikes on Friday and 16 strikes in Syria, t...
• ap Chelsea signs defender Miazga from New York Red Bulls LONDON (AP) — Chelsea says it has signed U.S. international defender Matt Miazga from the New York Red Bulls on a four-and-a-half year contract. The 20-year-...
• ap Murray, Soares capture Australian Open men's doubles title MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Jamie Murray is leaving Melbourne with one Australian Open trophy for his family after capturing the men's doubles title with par...
• afp Algeria parliament to adopt reform on presidential terms Algeria's parliament is to meet from Wednesday to adopt a draft revision of the constitution limiting the number of presidential terms to two, the presidency...
• pa Manuel Pellegrini: Manchester City can cope without Kevin De Bruyne Manuel Pellegrini has challenged his squad to fill the void left by Kevin De Bruyne's injury. The inspirational De Bruyne faces up to 10 weeks on the sidelin...
• reuters Players spend much time with national teams - Juve president MILAN, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Juventus president Andrea Agnelli has criticised the amount of time players spend with their national teams and said that FIFA's ru...
• afp Jamie Murray wins Australian Open doubles title Andy Murray got a boost Saturday ahead of his Australian Open final against Novak Djokovic after his brother Jamie teamed up with Brazil's Bruno Soares to wi...
• afp Sri Lanka arrests ex-leader's son over money laundering Former Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapakse's second son was remanded in custody for two weeks after being arrested Saturday on a charge of money launderin...
• ap UN chief: Child sexual abuse allegations deeply horrifying ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — The U.N. secretary-general expressed shame Saturday over allegations that U.N. peacekeepers and foreign troops sexually abused c...
• afp Afghan boy in plastic Messi jersey becomes Internet star A five-year-old Afghan boy living in an insurgency-prone area has become an online sensation after pictures of him dressed in an improvised Lionel Messi jers...
• reuters Chelsea sign U.S. defender Miazga on four-year deal LONDON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Chelsea made their second signing in 24 hours when defender Matt Miazga joined from MLS club New York Red Bulls on Saturday. The P...
• reuters Chadli double helps Spurs ease past spirited Colchester By Ian Chadband LONDON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur negotiated a potentially tricky FA Cup trip to lowly Colchester United on Saturday with relative...
• ap AP SPIN METER: Sanders says he'll quickly break up big banks WASHINGTON (AP) — Battling across Iowa ahead of the first-in-the-country vote on Monday, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are dueling on fertile populist g...
• ap Swiss release 2 Syrians after no terrorism links found BERLIN (AP) — Swiss prosecutors say they have released two Syrians taken into custody in December after finding no evidence to support suspicions they had be...
• ap The Latest: Andy Murray in stands to support brother Jamie MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Latest from the Australian Open on Saturday (all times local): 1:15 a.m. Andy Murray showed Jamie Murray a little brotherly l...
• pa Roberto Martinez targets FA Cup remedy for League Cup heartache Everton manager Roberto Martinez has urged his players to create some memories to look back on with another cup run. Having lost the second leg of the Capita...
• ap Things to know about delegates at stake in Iowa caucuses WASHINGTON (AP) — Delegates are the key to claiming both the Republican and Democratic nominations for president, and the battle to win them starts Monday at...
• afp 16 more starve to death in Syria's besieged Madaya: MSF At least 16 more people have died of starvation in the besieged Syrian town of Madaya since an aid convoy entered earlier this month, according to Doctors Wi...
• ap AP SPIN METER: Polls put 2016 hopefuls in a fickle pickle WASHINGTON (AP) — Going into the Iowa caucuses in 2012, everyone was fixated on the opinion polls except, it seems, Iowa voters. Republicans delivered victor...
• ap Jimmy Carter to make rare address to British House of Lords LONDON (AP) — Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter will make a rare address to Britain's House of Lords on Wednesday to discuss his work to eradicate Guinea wo...
• ap Syrian migrants in Russia wait to cross tightening border MURMANSK, Russia (AP) — Outside Maher al-Masihi's rooms in the Arctic city of Murmansk, the snow is deep and the temperature far below freezing. He pulls out...
• ap America and its politics in flux as 2016 voting begins DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — First there was the promise of political change in Barack Obama's historic 2008 election. Then the pledge to upend Washington's ways ...
• pa Army supremo: Lawsuit fear could cripple fighting ability Lawsuits against British veterans who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan could "undermine" soldiers' decision-making on the battlefield, the head of the Army has...
• pa Stephen Lawrence murder detectives call for DNA samples Detectives investigating the murder of teenager Stephen Lawrence more than 20 years ago have approached "a number of people" to give new DNA samples. Scotlan...
• reuters Kerber stuns Serena to protect idol Graf's record By Ian Ransom MELBOURNE, Jan 30 (Reuters) - On a night when Steffi Graf loomed large over Rod Laver Arena, an inspired Angelique Kerber stunned Serena Willia...
• ap Rebensburg wins WCup GS; overall leader Vonn skies out MARIBOR, Slovenia (AP) — Viktoria Rebensburg of Germany overcame a huge mistake early in the final run to win her second straight women's World Cup giant sla...
• ap AP-GfK Poll: Americans blame politics for negative outlook WASHINGTON (AP) — It's almost a given these days that most Americans are upset about the direction of the country. But it's not always clear what's driving t...
• reuters Murray (senior) wins first Australian Open title MELBOURNE, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Britain's Jamie Murray gained an early claim to bragging rights over younger brother Andy when he combined with Brazil's Bruno ...
• reuters U.N. chief tells African leaders not to "cling to power" By Edmund Blair and Aaron Maasho ADDIS ABABA, Jan 30 (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon told African leaders on Saturday they should not use lega...
• reuters Real's Rodriguez needs to defend more, says Zidane MADRID, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Real Madrid forward James Rodriguez is set to start against Espanyol in Sunday's La Liga clash with Gareth Bale injured but coach ...
• ap A look at federal cases on handling classified information WASHINGTON (AP) — News that Hillary Clinton's home email server contained top-secret messages brings renewed attention to the security of her mail system and...
• ap State Department declares 22 Clinton emails 'top secret' WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration has confirmed for the first time that Hillary Clinton's home server contained closely guarded government secrets, ...
• reuters Hollywood actors to choose SAG winners amid movie diversity furor By Piya Sinha-Roy LOS ANGELES, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Hollywood actors will gather to crown the best performances in film and television on Saturday as a furor o...
• reuters 'Crazy' Kerber's dream comes true in Melbourne By Nick Mulvenney MELBOURNE, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Angelique Kerber said a renewed sense of self-belief had helped her stun six-times champion Serena Williams t...
• reuters South African Grace retains Qatar Masters title Jan 30 (Reuters) - South African Branden Grace shot a composed final-round 69 on Saturday to become the first player to retain the Qatar Masters title. The 2...
• reuters Rome hosts large rally against same-sex unions and gay adoption By Isla Binnie and Crispian Balmer ROME, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of Italians staged a mass rally in Rome's Circus Maximus on Saturday to urge th...
• afp India sentences three to death for gang-rape, murder in Kolkata Three men were sentenced to death Saturday by an Indian court for the gang-rape and murder of a student, in a case that sparked outrage over women's safety. ...
• afp S.African TV re-instates 'Idols' judge after racism row A leading South African television entertainment network said Saturday it would reinstate an outspoken white judge it had sacked during a racism storm. Garet...
• reuters Swiss drop investigation of two men arrested in Geneva VIENNA, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Switzerland has dropped an investigation of two men of Syrian origin arrested in Geneva last month over traces of explosives found...
• afp Afghan version of 'Be Like Bill' makes online splash An Afghan iteration of the popular "Be Like Bill" Internet meme has gone viral online, with its Facebook posts extolling good Samaritan deeds resonating wide...
• reuters Alpine Skiing-World Cup Garmisch-Partenkirchen men's downhill results Jan 30 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from the World Cup Garmisch-Partenkirchen Men's Downhill on Saturday 1. Aleksander Aamodt Kilde (Norway) 1:55.28 2. Bost...
• reuters Alpine Skiing-World Cup men's standings Jan 30 (Infostrada Sports) - Standings from the World Cup Men's on Saturday Downhill Points 1. Aksel Lund Svindal (Norway) 436 2. Peter Fill (Italy) 315 3. A...
• afp S. African golfer Grace wins Qatar Masters South African Branden Grace retained his Qatar Masters title in Doha on Saturday winning by two shots. The world number 11 shot a last round 69 in the Europe...
• reuters Spain's Socialist leader to consult party bases for support on pacts MADRID, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Spain's Socialist leader Pedro Sanchez said on Saturday he will poll his party's members on any coalition deal to form the next Sp...
• reuters European Tour Qatar Masters scores Jan 30 (Infostrada Sports) - Scores from the European Tour Qatar Masters at the par-72 course on Saturday in Doha -14 Branden Grace (South Africa) 70 67 68 6...
• ap Wellington Sevens Results WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Results Saturday from pool matches at the Wellington Sevens, third round of the World Rugby sevens series: South Africa 28, Sc...
• ap Obama wants $4B to help students learn computer science WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama said Saturday he will ask Congress for billions of dollars to help students learn computer science skills and prepar...
• ap European Space Agency launches new laser communications hub BERLIN (AP) — The European Space Agency says a new laser terminal has been launched into orbit as part of wider efforts to develop Europe's first optical com...
• pa Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will play 'experienced team' against Burnley Arsene Wenger has vowed to send out an experienced side for Arsenal's FA Cup clash against Burnley, insisting "you don't win with kids any more". With the Gu...
• ap Spieth closer to lead after marathon day in Singapore SINGAPORE (AP) — Jordan Spieth inched closer to the top of the leaderboard after a long and frustrating day for the American at the weather-hit Singapore Ope...
• afp US 'hits out at EU tax probes' The United States has attacked high-profile EU tax probes into American companies as unfair and encroaching on the US government's right to tax them, the Fin...
• reuters Alpine Skiing-World Cup women's standings Jan 30 (Infostrada Sports) - Standings from the World Cup Women's on Saturday Giant Slalom Points 1. Eva-Maria Brem (Austria) 442 2. Viktoria Rebensburg (Ger...
• reuters Alpine Skiing-World Cup Maribor women's giant slalom results Jan 30 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from the World Cup Maribor Women's Giant Slalom after run 2 on Saturday Run 1 Run 2 Overall 1. Viktoria Rebensburg (Germ...
• afp Chad's Deby becomes new African Union chairman Chad's President Idriss Deby took over the post of African Union chairman on Saturday, replacing Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe. "I accept this task with...
• reuters Germany's Merkel says refugees must return home once war over NEUBRANDENBURG, Germany, Jan 30 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Saturday tried to placate the increasingly vocal critics of her open-door poli...
• reuters STATBOX-Tennis-Key stats from Kerber v Williams final Jan 30 (Reuters) - Following are some key stats from Angelique Kerber's 6-4 3-6 6-4 victory over Serena Williams in the Australian Open final on Saturday: KE...
• pa Pregnant women 'should be told they can safely eat runny eggs' Pregnant women should be told they can safely enjoy runny eggs, almost 30 years after the salmonella crisis, according to a new report. British eggs with the...
• reuters History man Djokovic expects Melbourne dogfight with Murray By Nick Mulvenney MELBOURNE, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic is expecting a fierce battle with an old friend and familiar protagonist when he makes a bid f...
• reuters Novak Djokovic v Andy Murray head-to-head MELBOURNE, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Factbox on the head-to-head clashes between world number one Novak Djokovic and number two Andy Murray before their Australian ...
• reuters Australian Open finalist Andy Murray MELBOURNE, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Factbox on Britain's Andy Murray, who will contest his fifth Australian Open men's singles final on Sunday against Novak Djokov...
• reuters Australian Open finalist Novak Djokovic MELBOURNE, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Factbox on Serbia's Novak Djokovic who will contest his sixth Australian Open men's singles final against Andy Murray on Sunday...
• pa June Brown 'signs 12-month deal to play Dot again in EastEnders' EastEnders veteran June Brown is understood to have signed up to play Dot Branning for another year. The 12-month deal means the actress will remain with the...
• reuters Did Brazil, global health agencies fumble Zika response? By Paulo Prada Rio de Janeiro, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Last January, long lines formed outside health clinics in Recife, a city in Brazil's northeast hit hard in ...
• reuters Iowa kicks off 2016 U.S. presidential race with caucus tradition By John Whitesides DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan 30 (Reuters) - The long and sometimes arcane ritual of electing the next U.S. president begins on Monday in more tha...
• reuters Almost 40 dead after migrant boat sinks off Turkey By Ece Toksabay ANKARA, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Almost 40 people drowned and 75 were rescued after a boat carrying migrants to Greece sank off Turkey's western co...
• ap Pakistan security forces kill 5 separatists in Baluchistan QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani forces have killed five suspected separatists in the southwestern Baluchistan province. Provincial home minister Sarfaraz B...
• pa Aston Villa's move for Hajduk Split goalkeeper Lovre Kalinic breaks down Aston Villa's final appeal over goalkeeper Lovre Kalinic's work permit has been rejected. The club had hoped to secure the Hajduk Split star after a plea to ...
• ap Women-Most Grand Slam Events Before Winning Title 49 — Flavia Pennetta, 2015 U.S. Open 47 — Marion Bartoli, 2013 Wimbledon 45 — Jana Novotna, 1998 Wimbledon 39 — Francesca Schiavone, 2010 French Open 34 — Sa...
• reuters Gracious Williams earns plaudits after shock defeat By Greg Stutchbury MELBOURNE, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Serena Williams' relaxed outlook on life spilled over even in defeat on Saturday when she appeared to be alm...
• reuters Australian championship results and standings Jan 30 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the Australian championship matches on Saturday Saturday, January 30 Perth Glory 3 Melbourne Victory ...
• reuters Figure Skating-European championships pairs results Jan 30 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from the European championships Pairs on Saturday 1. Tatyana Volosozhar/Maksim Trankov (Russia) 222.66 2. Aliona Savchen...
• reuters Russia says only "proxy" talks on Syria planned in Geneva -Interfax MOSCOW, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Syrian peace negotiations between the main opposition and Syrian government delegates were only expected to involve "proxy" talks,...
• reuters Figure Skating-European championships pairs free program results Jan 30 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from the European championships Pairs Free Program on Saturday 1. Tatyana Volosozhar/Maksim Trankov (Russia) 142.89 2. E...
• pa Louis van Gaal happy with "confident" Manchester United Louis van Gaal believes Manchester United have their confidence back after the Dutchman kept alive his dream of winning the FA Cup with victory at Derby. Van...
• reuters Serbia's prime minister asks parliament to sack defence minister BELGRADE, Jan 29 (Reuters) - The Serbian prime minister sent a letter to parliament on Saturday asking it to dismiss Defence Minister Bratislav Gasic over a ...
• reuters Spartak Moscow's Popov named Bulgarian player of the year SOFIA, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Spartak Moscow midfielder Ivelin Popov was named Bulgaria's footballer of the year on Saturday. The 28-year-old, capped 58 times by...
• ap Djokovic, Murray on opposite streaks into Aussie Open final MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Based on records alone, Novak Djokovic would appear to be the favorite in the Australian Open final against Andy Murray. After al...
• reuters Spluttering Spieth three off the pace in Singapore By Patrick Johnston SINGAPORE, Jan 30 (Reuters) - World number one Jordan Spieth struggled again with his putting as he ended a long 28-hole Saturday three s...
• afp Syria Kurds leave Geneva without peace talks invites: sources Syrian Kurdish figures hoping to take part in fragile UN-brokered peace talks in Geneva have left the Swiss city after not receiving invitations to negotiati...
• reuters Beijing says U.S. warship sailing near Paracel Islands violated Chinese laws SHANGHAI, Jan 30 (Reuters) - China's foreign ministry said on Saturday a U.S. warship that sailed near an artificial island claimed by Beijing and several ot...
• ap Australian Open Head-to-Head 2006 Madrid Masters, clay-outdoor, R16, Djokovic, 1-6, 7-5, 6-3. 2007 Indian Wells Masters, hard-outdoor, SF, Djokovic, 6-2, 6-3. 2007 Miami Masters, hard-ou...
• ap Oldest Women's First-Time Grand Slam Singles Champions Flavia Pennetta, Italy, 2015 U.S. Open, 33 years, 6 months, 6 days Francesca Schiavone, Italy, 2010 French Open, 29-11-14 Jana Novotna, Czech Republic, 1998 ...
• pa London 2017 organisers looking to drop IAAF from World Championships branding Organisers of the 2017 World Championships in London want to drop 'IAAF' from the event's branding due to negative views from public about athletics' world g...
• reuters Rwandan police arrest suspects believed tied to the Islamic State KIGALI, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Rwandan police have arrested several people suspected of being linked to Islamic State, less than a week after the police killed a...
• ap Australian Open Women's Finals Results 2016 — Angelique Kerber def. Serena Williams, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4. 2015 — Serena Williams def. Maria Sharapova, 6-3, 7-6 (5). 2014 — Li Na def. Dominika Cibulkova,...
• ap Prevc leads Slovenian sweep at World Cup ski jump SAPPORO, Japan (AP) — Peter Prevc led a Slovenian sweep at a ski jumping World Cup event in Japan on Saturday. Prevc had jumps of 131.5 and 136.5 meters for ...
• ap Australian Open Women's Champions 2016 — Angelique Kerber 2015 — Serena Williams 2014 — Li Na 2013 — Victoria Azarenka 2012 — Victoria Azarenka 2011 — Kim Clijsters 2010 — Serena Williams 200...
• reuters Some African states oppose AU peace force for Burundi - Gambian president By Aaron Maasho ADDIS ABABA, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Some African states oppose sending peacekeepers to Burundi without the government's consent after the preside...
• pa Paul Gustard urges England duo George Ford and Owen Farrell to take their chance George Ford and Owen Farrell have been urged to prove their time has come by establishing themselves as England's twin playmakers. The pair are expected to s...
• reuters Yemen's Houthis detain journalist, activists in Sanaa CAIRO, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Gunmen from Yemen's Houthi movement detained a local journalist and five activists after a raid on an apartment in the capital Sana...
• pa New poll shows more Anglicans back gay marriage Anglican churchgoers who support gay marriage outnumber those opposed to it for the first time, according to a new poll. The YouGov survey suggested 45% of C...
• reuters Kerber's dream comes true in Melbourne By Nick Mulvenney MELBOURNE, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Angelique Kerber said her dreams came true in just over two hours on Rod Laver Arena on Saturday when she ups...
• ap S. Korea, Japan, China education ministers meet for 1st time SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The education ministers of South Korea, Japan and China on Saturday held the first three-way meeting among the countries that often...
• reuters Iran cancels London oil contract conference over visas -Seda By Parisa Hafezi Ankara, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Iran has cancelled a London conference where it was set to introduce new oil and gas contracts to investors, the ...
• reuters Kerber stuns Williams to win Australian Open title By Greg Stutchbury MELBOURNE, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Angelique Kerber upset world number one Serena Williams 6-4 3-6 6-4 to clinch the Australian Open on Saturda...
• ap Herpes outbreak puts Phoenix racetrack under quarantine PHOENIX (AP) — A Phoenix racetrack's horses remained under quarantine Friday as officials worked to get the upper hand on an equine herpes outbreak that has ...
• reuters Most Britons back staying in EU, but opposition growing - poll LONDON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - More Britons support the country's membership of the European Union than want to leave the bloc, the latest opinion poll on the is...
• pa BOA monitoring Zika virus outbreak amid warnings from World Health Organization The British Olympic Association says it will continue to carefully monitor the Zika virus in Brazil amid World Health Organisation warnings that the current ...
• ap In latest fad, Thais treat 'child angel' dolls like progeny BANGKOK (AP) — Mix one part superstition, two parts fashion, a dab of celebrity idolatry and a heap of media frenzy, and what do you get? "Child angel" dolls...
• afp Facebook aims to block private gun sales Facebook has banned people using the social network for unlicensed gun sales after pressure from anti-gun violence groups alarmed over the ease with which fi...
• reuters Kerber stuns Williams to win Australian Open title MELBOURNE, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Angelique Kerber became the first German to win a grand slam title since her childhood idol Steffi Graf in 1999 when she upset ...
• ap Malaysia prosecutor, fund will help in Swiss graft probe KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia's top prosecutor said Saturday he will cooperate with Swiss authorities, whose investigation into an indebted Malaysia...
• reuters Pakistan arrests elusive top ganglord in crime-ridden Karachi KARACHI, Jan 30 (Reuters) - One of Pakistan's most notorious gangsters, the alleged mastermind of a string of murders of local politicians and policemen, was...
• reuters Thai politician charged over video mocking junta leader BANGKOK, Jan 30 (Reuters) - A former Thai politician is facing up to five years in prison after being arrested for sharing a video mocking the leader of the ...
• ap China braces for 2.9 billion trips made during New Year BEIJING (AP) — China's peak travel season is kicking into high gear this weekend as hundreds of millions of people go home for Spring Festival celebrations —...
• pa Hamlet to be staged at The Jungle camp by touring Globe company Shakespeare's Globe is to put on a performance of Hamlet at The Jungle camp in Calais. The touring production of the Bard's timeless tragedy will play to an ...
• reuters Nearly 1,400 civilians killed in Russia's Syria air strikes -monitor AMMAN, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Russian air strikes on Syria have killed nearly 1,400 civilians since Moscow started its aerial campaign nearly four months ago, a ...
• afp Syria peace talks face formidable challenge Divisions among Syria's opposition and anger over regime blockades almost sank new peace talks in Geneva before they began, and analysts say prospects of a b...
• ap Fiji, England, NZ, Australia top pools at Wellington Sevens WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Fiji, England, Australia and defending champion New Zealand topped their pools after the first day of the Wellington rugby sev...
• reuters France's Fabius says Syria talks must ensure political transition PARIS, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Peace talks being held in Geneva to try to end Syria's five-year-old war must ensure a political transition and human rights are re...
• ap Ward, Stewart vow to return from injuries for Super Bowl ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — T.J. Ward's Super Bowl guarantee doesn't exactly possess the same sort of sizzle as Joe Namath once promising — and delivering — a wi...
• ap David Bowie wanted ashes scattered in Bali NEW YORK (AP) — Rock legend David Bowie wanted his ashes scattered in Bali "in accordance with the Buddhist rituals," and he left most of his estate to his t...
• afp Iran to buy 40 ATR planes: vice minister Iran expects to finalise within days a deal to buy up to 40 planes from ATR, the European manufacturer of turboprop aircraft, a deputy transport minister sai...
• pa Man in court over knifepoint sex attack on girl, 12 A man will appear in court accused of a sex attack on a 12-year-old girl at knifepoint after claiming to be a police officer. Apedelrazak Badram, 32, has bee...
• pa EU benefits 'brake' offer not good enough - David Cameron David Cameron is calling for more comprehensive reforms from Brussels as his bid to renegotiate Britain's membership of the European Union enters a crucial p...
• pa Child of eight spent night in police cell An eight year old was among more than 22,000 children held overnight in police cells last year, according to new figures. Another one of the 22,792 under-18s...
• ap BC-SOC--Australian Standings Western Sydney Wanderers 4, Melbourne City 3 Wellington 1, Central Coast 3 Sydney FC vs. Brisbane, 0830 GMT Perth vs. Melbourne Victory, 1040 GMT Adelaide vs...
• reuters Ten dead as migrant boat sinks off Turkish coast ANKARA, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Ten people drowned while 43 others were rescued after a boat carrying migrants to Greece sank off Turkey's western coast, Turkish ...
• ap Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows WASHINGTON (AP) — Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC's "This Week" — Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders; Repu...
• ap The Latest: Djokovic helps cheer on trophy winner MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Latest from the Australian Open on Saturday (all times local): 7:15 p.m. Novak Djokovic provided a nice touch on Saturday sho...
• afp Williams magic keeps All Blacks unbeaten with Fiji Sonny Bill Williams did not disappoint as the star attraction at the Wellington round of the World Sevens series on Saturday as New Zealand and Fiji dominate...
• reuters U.S. warship sails near island claimed by China in South China Sea WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - A U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer sailed within 12 nautical miles of an island claimed by China in the South China Sea on S...
• afp Hong Kong press freedoms decline in 2015: report Press freedom further declined in Hong Kong in 2015, driven by growing self-censorship and government interference as Beijing expands its influence over the ...
• reuters Strong magnitude 7 quake strikes eastern Russia, no casualties Jan 30 (Reuters) - A strong magnitude 7 earthquake struck eastern Russia on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, while local Russian Emergencies Minist...
• afp Dominant Djokovic looks to join Laver, Borg Novak Djokovic is poised to enter Rod Laver and Bjorn Borg territory as he chases a record-equalling sixth Australian Open title in Sunday's final against An...
• ap PICTURED: A selection of pictures from the past week Highlights from the weekly AP photo report, a gallery featuring a mix of front-page photography, the odd image you might have missed and lasting moments our ...
• reuters Olympics-Japanese wrestling champion suffers first loss in 13 years TOKYO, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Triple defending Olympic wrestling champion Kaori Icho presented a window of hope for her Rio Games rivals after losing her first b...
• reuters Main Syrian opposition team to head to Geneva ahead of possible negotiations AMMAN, Jan 30 (Reuters) - A delegation representing Syria's main opposition group were travelling to Geneva on Saturday to assess the intentions of the Syria...
• pa Andy Murray ignoring the form as another Novak Djokovic showdown looms Andy Murray insists past defeats will mean nothing when he takes on Novak Djokovic for the fourth time in the Australian Open final on Sunday. Murray sealed ...
• ap Pope's Philadelphia Fiat sold at auction for $82K PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The popemobile is staying in Philadelphia. The black Fiat 500L, one of two used by Pope Francis during his trip to the city in September ...
• ap Israel's liberal artists decry attempts to limit expression JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's cultural class is increasingly alarmed by what many see as a tightening noose on freedom of expression, as a hard-line government m...
• ap Daily fantasy sports losing major payment processor NEW YORK (AP) — An Ohio company that processes payments for daily fantasy sports sites says it will no longer handle their payments and will pull away from t...
• afp Khawaja in for final India T20 after Finch injured In-form batsman Usman Khawaja was Saturday brought into Australia's squad for the final Twenty20 match against India, with Shane Watson to captain in place o...
• ap NBA Capsules NEW YORK (AP) — Carmelo Anthony had 19 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists in his return from a two-game absence, and the New York Knicks snapped a four-ga...
• ap Monks delivered via Amazon as role of Japanese temples fade YACHIYO, Japan (AP) — In Japan, where communal ties to local Buddhist temples are fading, families have in recent years been able to go online to find a Budd...
• reuters Australian Open Andy Murray MELBOURNE, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Factbox on Britain's Andy Murray, who will contest his fifth Australian Open men's singles final on Sunday against Novak Djokov...
• reuters Australian Open finalist Novak Djokovic MELBOURNE, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Factbox on Serbia's Novak Djokovic who will contest his sixth Australian Open men's singles final against Andy Murray on Sunday...
• reuters Novak Djokovic v Andy Murray head-to-head MELBOURNE, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Factbox on the head-to-head clashes between world number one Novak Djokovic and number two Andy Murray before their Australian ...
• reuters History man Djokovic expects Melbourne dogfight with Murray By Nick Mulvenney MELBOURNE, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic is expecting a fierce battle with an old friend and familiar protagonist when he makes a bid f...
• reuters Petrol bombs thrown outside Greek minister's house -police ATHENS, Jan 30 (Reuters) - A group of unknown assailants threw makeshift petrol bombs outside the house of a Greek minister in central Athens early on Saturd...
• ap Love, Irving sharp as Cavaliers beat Pistons 114-106 AUBURN HILLS, Michigan (AP) — Kevin Love scored 19 of his 29 points in the first half, Kyrie Irving had 28 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers rolled to a 114...
• ap BC-BKN--NBA Standings %hdrmisc(At A Glance<%) %byline(By The Associated Press%) ___ Boston 113, Orlando 94 Cleveland 114, Detroit 106 New York 102, Phoenix 84 Miami 107, Milwaukee...
• afp US won't release 'top secret' Clinton emails "Top secret" material was sent through Hillary Clinton's private email server during her tenure as secretary of state, it was revealed, just days before vote...
• reuters Swiss say $4 bln misappropriated from Malaysian state firms By Mark Hosenball and A. Ananthalakshmi WASHINGTON/KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Switzerland's chief prosecutor said on Friday a criminal investigation in...
• afp Chris Pine, rising star in Hollywood's 'The Finest Hours' Pale blue eyes. Leading-man looks. Chris Pine is one of Hollywood's rising stars and for good reason. The "Star Trek" and "Horrible Bosses 2" actor sat down ...
• ap Feds: Ohio clergy student arrested for seeking sex with baby SAN DIEGO (AP) — Federal authorities say an Ohio seminary student has been arrested in California on suspicion of intending to travel to Mexico to have sex w...
• ap BC-SOC--Mexican Standings Santos 2, Queretaro 0 Veracruz 2, Tijuana 2 Cruz Azul vs. Chiapas FC, 1700 local time Morelia vs. Guadalajara, 1830 local time Tigres vs. Leon, 1900 local ti...
• reuters Malaysia's attorney general says will cooperate with Swiss counterparts on 1MDB probe KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Malaysia's attorney general will cooperate with Swiss counterparts regarding investigations into state fund 1Malaysia Develo...
• afp Serena takes aim at history in Australian Open final Serena Williams will take aim at Steffi Graf's Open-era record of 22 Grand Slam titles on Saturday when she plays the Australian Open final against Germany's...
• afp James reaches milestone in win over Pistons Kevin Love tallied 29 points and LeBron James reached 26,000 career points as the Cleveland Cavaliers dumped the Detroit Pistons 114-106 in a NBA Central Div...
• afp Fiat used by Pope during US visit sold at auction for $82,000 A Fiat 500L used by Pope Francis during his visit last year to the US city of Philadelphia sold at auction Friday for $82,000, with the proceeds going to var...
• afp 'Miracle' rescue of four China miners after 36 days underground Four miners trapped underground for 36 days in a collapsed Chinese gypsum mine were pulled out late Friday, a "miracle" rescue in a country with a poor track...
• afp Past defeats mean nothing, says determined Murray Andy Murray said his past disappointments would have no bearing on Sunday's title match against Novak Djokovic as he looks to end a run of four near-misses b...
• ap How the AP-GfK poll on the country's direction was conducted The Associated Press-GfK poll on immigration was conducted by GfK Public Affairs and Corporate Communications Dec. 3-7, 2015. It is based on online interview...
• reuters Watson to lead Australia for final India T20 SYDNEY, Jan 30 (Reuters) - All-rounder Shane Watson will lead Australia in the third and final Twenty20 international against India on Sunday in the absence ...
• reuters NBA-Highlights of Friday's NBA games Jan 30 (The Sports Xchange) - Highlights of Friday's National Basketball Association games: Cavaliers 114, Pistons 106 Kevin Love erupted for 29 points, LeBr...
• reuters HIGHLIGHTS-Tennis-Day 13 at the Australian Open MELBOURNE, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Latest news from the 13th day of the Australian Open on Saturday (all times GMT): 0553 DJOKOVIC ON HIS CHANCE TO EQUAL ROY EMER...
• reuters Iran cancels London oil conference over visas, says bids for new contracts in May - Seda weekly Jan 30 (Reuters) - Iran has cancelled an oil conference in London next month, when Tehran was expected to reveal its new oil and gas contracts to investors, ...
• reuters Did Brazil, global health agencies fumble Zika response? By Paulo Prada Rio de Janeiro, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Last January, long lines formed outside health clinics in Recife, a city in Brazil's northeast hit hard in ...
• reuters Fiat from Pope Francis' U.S. visit auctioned in Philadelphia for $82,000 Jan 29 (Reuters) - A tiny black Fiat 500L that carried Pope Francis through Philadelphia during his historic first visit to the United States was sold for $8...
• reuters Delhi venue at risk of losing World T20 matches MUMBAI, Jan 30 (Reuters) - New Delhi's Feroz Shah Kotla ground is in danger of losing its World Twenty20 fixtures after the Indian cricket board (BCCI) moved...
• ap Sandoval: Nevada needs more time on mine Superfund status RENO, Nev. (AP) — Facing a deadline set by federal regulators, Gov. Brian Sandoval said Friday the state needs more time to decide whether to end its long-he...
• reuters Mexican championship first stage results and standings Jan 30 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the Mexican championship First Stage matches on Friday Friday, January 29 Santos Laguna 2 Queretaro 0...
• reuters McCullum to play final one-day series pending fitness WELLINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has been named to lead his country in his final one-day series against Australia next mon...
• reuters Nearly $1 mln in FIFA funds missing in Guatemala - sources By Sofia Menchu GUATEMALA CITY, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Nearly $1 million in funds from soccer's global governing body FIFA may have gone missing from Guatemala's...
• ap Asian countries urge sick travelers to report Zika symptoms The Zika virus is spreading rapidly in Latin America, and Asian governments have issued advisories in a bid to contain the spread of the disease, which could...
• ap Utah lawmakers consider $14 million public lands lawsuit SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A legal consulting team hired by the state told lawmakers this week that they've devised a credible way to sue the federal government t...
• ap Authorities: 1 escaped inmate caught, 2 likely in San Jose SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — One of three violent inmates who broke out of a Southern California jail a week ago surrendered Friday, and authorities believe the ...
• ap Treasure hunter disappears searching for $2 million in gold ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — An antiquities dealer who inspired tens of thousands to search the Rocky Mountains for $2 million in hidden treasure now leads an in...
• reuters Malaysia's 1MDB says not contacted by foreign legal authorities KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Malaysia's state-owned fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) said on Saturday it has not been contacted by foreign legal ...
• reuters Banned Narine included in Windies squad for World T20 Jan 30 (Reuters) - West Indies have taken a gamble by naming Sunil Narine in their squad for the World Twent20 tournament in March as the off-spinner is curr...
• reuters Nearly $1 mln in FIFA funds missing in Guatemala - sources By Sofia Menchu GUATEMALA CITY, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Nearly $1 million in funds from soccer's global governing body FIFA may have gone missing from Guatemala's...
• ap Longshoremen set to return to ports in New York, New Jersey NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Longshoremen are expected to return to the job at ports in New York and New Jersey after a surprise walkout on Friday put a halt to the u...
• afp Netflix to bring back hit 'Gilmore Girls' TV series Netflix is reviving the hit TV series "Gilmore Girls," which won legions of fans more than a decade ago depicting the exploits of a thirty-something mother a...
• reuters NBA-Key duo combine to help Thunder soar over Rockets Jan 30 (The Sports Xchange) - Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook combined for 59 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to an 116-108 victory over the Hous...
• reuters Iraq edge hosts Qatar for final Olympic berth in Asia DOHA, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Iraq booked a spot at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics after edging hosts Qatar for third place at the Asian Football Confederation'...
• reuters Puerto Rico creditors asked to take 45 pct cut on debt -sources By Megan Davies and Nick Brown NEW YORK/SAN JUAN, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Puerto Rico on Friday presented a plan to creditors that asks them to take a deep discou...
• reuters Chinese police break silence on missing Hong Kong bookseller HONG KONG, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Chinese police have made their first statement on the fate of one of five missing Hong Kong booksellers, believed by many to ha...
• ap Critics: Bill favoring heterosexual parents unconstitutional SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Legislation that would require Utah judges to favor heterosexual couples over same-sex couples in adoptions or foster care placements i...
• afp McCullum set to resume New Zealand farewell Brendon McCullum said he expects to return to the New Zealand team for the deciding one-day international against Pakistan in Auckland on Sunday, however exp...
• reuters NBA-Surging Celtics prove too tricky for Magic Jan 30 (The Sports Xchange) - The surging Boston Celtics used balanced scoring to cruise to their fifth straight win with a 113-94 victory over the sagging O...
• afp Cyclist Cavendish says not in Australia to 'roll around' Britain's Mark Cavendish Saturday said he was not in the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race just to "roll around" as he prepared to compete in his first road ...
• ap FBI weapons stolen from vehicle in latest Bay Area incident SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Three handguns and an FBI agent's badge were stolen early Friday from a locked and alarmed vehicle in the latest such incident in t...
• ap The Latest: New Jersey port operations to resume NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The Latest on striking longshoremen at ports in New York and New Jersey (all times local): 10 p.m. Officials say operations will resume a...
• ap The Latest: Pope's Philadelphia Fiat sold for $82K PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Latest on an auction for a Fiat used by Pope Francis during his visit to Philadelphia (all times local): 10 p.m. The popemobile is st...
• ap The Latest: Sanders says don't politicize Clinton emails DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Latest on developments from the 2016 Republican race for president, just days out from the Iowa caucuses (all times local): 8:50 ...
• ap Cruz and Clinton feel pressure in final Iowa stretch RINGSTED, Iowa (AP) — Lagging Republicans jostled for second place in their crowded field, while Hillary Clinton faced more email troubles Friday as the pres...
• ap Judge rules 'affluenza' teen can stay in juvenile facility FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — The Texas teenager who used an "affluenza" defense in a fatal drunken-driving wreck won't be moved to an adult jail as he awaits a h...
• ap Prosecutors use refuge occupiers' own words against them PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Ammon Bundy and his followers made ample use of social media and videos to summon armed recruits to join their takeover of a wildlife r...
• afp California: One of three escapees turns himself in One of three men who escaped a week ago from a California jail surrendered and was arrested Friday, while his two companions remained on the loose. Bac Duong...
• afp Obama looks to take fight to Islamic State in Libya US President Barack Obama has asked key advisors to draw up options for ratcheting up the fight against the Islamic State group, including opening a new fron...
• ap In latest fad, Thais treat 'child angel' dolls like pets BANGKOK (AP) — Mix one part superstition, two parts fashion, a dab of celebrity idolatry and a heap of media frenzy, and what do you get? The "child angel" d...
• ap Facebook announces stricter policy on firearms sales SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Facebook says it's cracking down on online gun sales, announcing Friday a new policy barring private individuals from advertising or sel...
• ap Flint residents warned of lead above filter grade FLINT, Mich. (AP) — Federal officials warned Flint residents Friday that water samples from more than two dozen locations have higher lead levels than can be...
• ap Jacques Rivette, French New Wave film director, dies at 87 PARIS (AP) — French director Jacques Rivette, a secretive pioneer of New Wave film acclaimed for expanding the boundaries of movie making and for creating ri...
• reuters U.S. PGA Tour San Diego Open scores Jan 30 (Infostrada Sports) - Scores from the U.S. PGA Tour San Diego Open at the par-72 course on Friday in San Diego, California. The cut was set at 143. -9...
• ap Chairman says Chargers to stay in San Diego in 2016 SAN DIEGO (AP) — Chargers Chairman Dean Spanos said Friday that the team will play in San Diego in 2016, and he'll work with politicians and the business com...
• reuters Cyclone churns towards Australia's northwest iron ore ports By Morag MacKinnon PERTH, Jan 30 (Reuters) - A tropical cyclone gathered strength as it headed for the northwest coast of Western Australia on Saturday, forc...
• afp South Korea's Choi seizes share of lead in San Diego KJ Choi, who is chasing his first win on the USPGA Tour in five years, fired a five-under 67 to grab a share of the halfway lead at the Farmers Insurance Ope...
• ap Waste dumping probed in New York town with tainted water ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The state of New York is investigating possible illegal dumping of commercial waste in a town that's already the focus of a water contami...
• ap 4 Chinese miners rescued after 36 days trapped underground BEIJING (AP) — Rescuers in eastern China pulled out four miners who had spent 36 days trapped underground in a collapsed mine. The gypsum mine in Shandong pr...
• ap Latest: Water expert says high Flint readings no surprise GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — The latest on Flint's water crisis and efforts to fix the problem of lead in the drinking water (all times local): 7:30 p.m. A Vir...
• reuters Puerto Rico creditors asked to take 45 pct cut on debt -sources By Megan Davies and Nick Brown NEW YORK/SAN JUAN, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Puerto Rico on Friday presented a plan to creditors that asks them to take a deep discou...
• reuters Family of slain Oregon protester challenges FBI account of his death By Peter Henderson BURNS, Ore., Jan 29 (Reuters) - As four armed anti-government protesters held their ground at a U.S. wildlife refuge in Oregon on Friday, ...
• ap District: Athletes had 'fight club' at Dallas-area school PLANO, Texas (AP) — Baseball players at a Dallas-area high school had a "fight club" in the batting cages, according to a school district investigation that ...
• ap Trump-less GOP debate seen by 12.5 million people NEW YORK (AP) — The seventh Republican presidential debate — and the first one without drawing card Donald Trump — was seen by 12.5 million viewers on Fox Ne...
• ap The Latest: 2 remaining fugitives likely in San Jose SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — The Latest on the manhunt for three inmates who escaped from a jail in Orange County, California, a week ago (all times local): 5:15...
• pa Deepcut Barracks culture 'out of control', says grieving father The father of a young soldier who may have been raped before she was found dead more than 20 years ago said he believes an "out of control" culture at her ar...
• afp Australia bushfires raze ancient World Heritage-listed forests World Heritage-listed forests whose origins pre-date the age of the dinosaurs are being destroyed by raging Australian bushfires, with conservationists incre...
• ap Woodland, Choi tied for lead at Torrey Pines SAN DIEGO (AP) — Phil Mickelson had to leave the golf course to play one of his shots at Torrey Pines, an early sign of the mass exodus Friday in the Farmers...
• ap Detroit-area couple in body parts business accused of fraud DETROIT (AP) — A Detroit-area couple marketing body parts for medical training failed to disclose that heads and necks came from bodies infected with disease...
• ap Analysis: Successful leader in Vietnam needs to be faceless HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam's latest political turnover made one thing abundantly clear: being a strong, charismatic leader with a high domestic and intern...
• ap Liberty Reserve head pleads guilty to laundering charges NEW YORK (AP) — The founder of payment processing company Liberty Reserve pleaded guilty to charges his online bank laundered millions of dollars for crimina...
• reuters Operations being restored at New York-area ports after shutdown By Joseph Ax and Daniel Bases NEW YORK, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Operations at New York and New Jersey's cargo terminals were being restored on Friday night after ...
• ap US declares 22 Clinton emails 'top secret' WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration confirmed for the first time Friday that Hillary Clinton's home server contained closely guarded government secret...
• reuters Puerto Rico creditors asked to take 45 pct cut on debt -sources NEW YORK/SAN JUAN, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Puerto Rico on Friday presented a plan to creditors that asks them to take a deep discount on their debt - an aggregate...
• ap New Hampshire congressman repays $355K to 'family pot' CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Frank Guinta has repaid $355,000 he was accused of illegally accepting from his parents in 2010, and on Friday he emphasized h...
• ap Saturday, February 6 Today is Saturday, Feb. 6, the 37th day of 2016. There are 329 days left in the year. Highlights in history on this date: 1643 - Dutch mariner Abel Tasman di...
• ap Spokesman: Fresh water in Flint state building was for all FLINT, Mich. (AP) — Fresh bottled water placed in a state building in Flint beginning in January 2015 was for employees and visitors, as concerns about the c...
• ap Deputy testifies about shooting that paralyzed unarmed man FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida sheriff's deputy who shot and paralyzed an unarmed black man told a federal jury hearing a lawsuit Friday that his min...
• reuters Paraguayan championship results and standings Jan 30 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the Paraguayan championship matches on Saturday Friday, January 29 Guarani 0 Deportivo Capiata 3 Rubi...
• reuters National Football League roundup Jan 29 (The Sports Xchange) - The San Diego Chargers have decided to remain in San Diego for the 2016 season and will make another attempt to land a new stad...
• reuters NBA-National Basketball Association roundup Jan 29 (The Sports Xchange) - Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores announced Friday the first grants from a $10 million campaign to address the public health wate...
• ap US declares 22 Clinton emails 'top secret' WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration confirmed for the first time Friday that Hillary Clinton's home server contained closely guarded government secret...
• reuters Woodland and Choi lead as big names miss Torrey Pines cut Jan 29 (Reuters) - Closing-hole birdies from American Gary Woodland and South Korean KJ Choi lifted them into a share of the second-round lead at the Farmers...
• ap Brazil leader vows to win war against Zika-carrying mosquito SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff on Friday announced a nationwide attack on the mosquito that spreads the Zika virus, vowing to "win this ...
• ap Yao to help instruct at Basketball without Borders camp NEW YORK (AP) — Former NBA great Yao Ming will help provide instruction at the Basketball without Borders camp during All-Star weekend in Toronto. Current pl...
• ap Agents seized luxury cars, watches from illegal pot grow DENVER (AP) — Federal prosecutors want to take ownership of luxury cars, homes, watches and more than 1,000 pot plants seized from marijuana growers accused ...
• ap The Latest: Obama, Brazil's Rousseff discuss spread of Zika RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The Latest on the Zika virus and fears it could be linked to birth defects (all times local): 0:20 a.m. The White House says President ...
• ap Barrichello added to Wayne Taylor Racing lineup at Daytona DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Wayne Taylor Racing added Rubens Barrichello to its lineup for the Rolex 24 at Daytona on Friday because star driver Jordan Taylor...
• ap US agrees to environmental review of offshore oil fracking LOS ANGELES (AP) — The federal government has agreed to stop approving oil fracking off the California coast until it studies whether the practice is safe fo...
• ap Kerry confident about Canada's efforts to fight IS group TORONTO (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Friday he is confident that Canada's contribution to the mission against the Islamic State group will ...
• reuters Chilean championship results and standings Jan 30 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the Chilean championship matches on Saturday Friday, January 29 Antofagasta 1 Audax Italiano 2 Standi...
• reuters U.S. to withhold some Clinton emails with top secret information By Arshad Mohammed and Jonathan Allen WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department conceded for the first time on Friday that intelligence offici...
• reuters Race for Zika vaccine gathers momentum as virus spreads By Rod Nickel and Natalie Grover Jan 29 (Reuters) - Companies and scientists are racing to create a Zika vaccine as concern grows over the mosquito-borne vir...
• afp Swiss prosecutors request Malaysian help in graft probe Swiss prosecutors on Friday requested assistance from Malaysian authorities in investigating massive theft from a state-owned firm at the centre of a graft s...
• ap 'Gilmore Girls' to be revived by Netflix LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel are taking a trip back to Stars Hollow. Netflix says "Gilmore Girls" will be revived with the show's origi...
• ap France considers recognition of a Palestinian state PARIS (AP) — France will recognize a Palestinian state if its efforts to revive Israeli-Palestinian peace talks at an international conference fail, Foreign ...
• ap Rubio urges against mass deportation as fix to immigration MUSCATINE, Iowa (AP) — Republican presidential hopeful Sen. Marco Rubio said Friday that if he is elected president, he will not look to deport 12 million pe...
• ap Israeli director Gitai looks back 20 years to Rabin killing NEW YORK (AP) — As one of Israel's most prominent and prolific filmmakers, director Amos Gitai has spent a career chronicling his country's turbulent history...
• pa Eddie Redmayne hopes for Oscar boost at Screen Actors Guild Awards Eddie Redmayne will be hoping for a boost to his bid to win the best actor Oscar two years in a row - as he vies for his second Screen Actors Guild Award. Th...
• reuters Obama speaks with Brazil's Rousseff about Zika virus -White House WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama spoke on Friday with Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff about the spread of the Zika virus in the ...
• afp US, Canada to seek new ways to fight IS after jets withdrawn The United States and Canada vowed Friday to work together in the fight against the Islamic State, even if Ottawa plans to withdraw its jets from the campaig...
• afp For anonymity-loving Sia, a new album 'acting' for other stars For her first album since her breakthrough hit "Chandelier," Sia is facing off on the charts against superstars Adele and Rihanna. And they are likely famili...
• reuters Pizzi reaches accord to take vacant Chile job SANTIAGO, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Former Spain striker Juan Antonio Pizzi has reached an agreement to coach South American champions Chile for the remainder of th...
• reuters Facebook to prohibit private firearm transactions on its service By Dustin Volz WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Facebook Inc prohibited global users from coordinating person-to-person private sales of firearms on its online...
• ap Khang, Hull, Nomura tied for lead in LPGA Tour opener PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) — Megan Khang shot a 5-under 68 in strong wind Friday for a share of the lead in the season-opening Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Clas...
• ap Chelsea complete loan signing of striker Pato LONDON (AP) — Chelsea completed the loan signing of Brazilian striker Alexandre Pato until the end of the season. The 26-year-old Pato joins from Corinthians...
• afp Bowie asked for ashes to be scattered in Bali: report Rock legend David Bowie asked for his ashes to be spread in Bali in a will submitted following his shocking death, a report said Friday. The New York Post, c...
• reuters Rights group sues for details of U.S. counterterrorism effort By Dustin Volz and Mark Hosenball WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - A civil liberties group said on Friday it has sued the U.S. government for more information ...
• reuters Syrian rebel group says merges with others to boost Aleppo fight BEIRUT, Jan 30 (Reuters) - A Syrian insurgent group said on Friday it had merged with a number of other rebel groups around Aleppo province to become a stron...