LSU-Alabama holds high stakes for QBs in Heisman contention
BATON ROUGE, La. — Another high stakes tilt between LSU and Alabama could once again prove pivotal in Heisman Trophy voting.
US gov’t rep unhappy with WADA lobbying effort
KATOWICE, Poland — A key American delegate at the World Anti-Doping Agency meetings lashed out at the agency's director for using government money in ...
Millions at stake in dinosaur fight: Are fossils minerals?
HELENA, Mont. — The discovery of two fossilized dinosaur skeletons intertwined in what looks like a final death match could make a Montana ranching co...
The words Trump had to hear: Investigations, Biden, Clinton
WASHINGTON — There were three words President Donald Trump wanted to hear from the Ukraine president: Investigations, Biden and Clinton.
Hopes rise that lifting tariffs could allow US-China accord
BEIJING — Prospects appear to have brightened for a preliminary breakthrough in the U.S.-China trade war after the two sides agreed to reduce some pun...
Freshman ground gainers making impression in the Big 12
In a conference best known for producing Heisman-winning quarterbacks and Biletnikoff Award-winning receivers, Big 12 freshmen are making their names ...
Senate panel advances judicial nominee on party-line vote
WASHINGTON — A divided Senate Judiciary Committee endorsed a top aide to President Donald Trump for a federal appeals court post Thursday, despite com...
Seattle set new standards for MLS, now gets to host final
SEATTLE — As much as his lingering doubts want to convince him otherwise, Adrian Hanauer knows what's about to take place Sunday and the numbers aren'...
Southern California hires Mike Bohn as athletic director
LOS ANGELES — Southern California hired Mike Bohn as its new athletic director on Thursday, breaking from recent tradition to turn over the program to...
Application of policy and state mode - when the tab is switched, the chart content changes (two to one)
Note: this blog does not talk about the principle. If you don't understand it, please supplement the relevant contents s...
As Buffett seeks big acquisition, Berkshire trails S&P
OMAHA, Neb. — Three-quarters of the way through 2019, Warren Buffett's conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway is trailing the renowned investor's favorite be...
No. 11 Virginia’s stellar defense beats Syracuse 48-34
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Virginia picked up right where it left off in April — showcasing its Pack-Line defense in impressive fashion.
Court sentences Congo warlord to 30 years for atrocities
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The International Criminal Court passed its highest ever sentence Thursday, sending a Congolese warlord known as "The Termina...
Winfrey picks ‘Olive, Again’ for her next book club read
NEW YORK — Author Elizabeth Strout, whose "Olive, Again" is Oprah Winfrey's latest book club pick, has a pretty good idea about how the plainspoken Ol...
10 Things to Know for Today
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
Global stocks turn higher as China says tariff war may ease
BANGKOK — Global stocks are mostly higher after a Chinese Commerce Ministry official said Beijing and Washington had agreed to gradually ease tariffs ...
‘The problem is I’m Italian’: Balotelli spurs racism debate
ROME — The ball that Mario Balotelli angrily kicked high into the stands out of frustration because of racist chants is still traveling.
Carr, Garoppolo excel in prove-it years while some struggle
ALAMEDA, Calif. — Derek Carr has silenced the questions of his long-term viability as the starting quarterback for the Raiders by looking once again l...
Ginsburg, in book, questions confidential #MeToo agreements
PHILADELPHIA — A new book on Ruth Bader Ginsburg explores the Supreme Court justice's thoughts on the #MeToo movement and her hope that non-disclosure...
Location, location: Why Ukraine leader aimed for Oval Office
WASHINGTON — The room features a couple of couches, an extremely old desk and a pair of classic wing chairs by the fireplace. But the location conveys...
Asian stocks mostly lower after US indexes hit pause
BANGKOK — Asian stocks were mostly lower Thursday after a meandering day of trading in the U.S. left stock indexes close to their record highs.
James Harden scores 36 points, Rockets rout Warriors 129-112
HOUSTON — James Harden had 36 points and 13 assists and the Houston Rockets routed Golden State 129-112 on Wednesday night, sending the short-handed W...
NBA: Leonard not healthy so Clippers allowed to rest him
LOS ANGELES — Kawhi Leonard isn't healthy three weeks into the season, according to the NBA, which says that as a result the Los Angeles Clippers can ...
Freshman Anthony scores 34 points, No. 9 UNC beats Irish
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Freshman Cole Anthony had 34 points and 11 rebounds in his college debut, leading No. 9 North Carolina past Notre Dame 76-65 in th...
Texas executes inmate for strangling El Paso woman in 2002
HUNTSVILLE, Texas — A Texas inmate who was a member of a white supremacist gang was executed Wednesday evening for strangling a woman nearly 20 years ...
Impeachment going public: Hearings next week for all to see
WASHINGTON — Democrats announced Wednesday they will launch public impeachment hearings next week, intending to bring to life weeks of closed-door tes...
2 escaped murder suspects arrested at US-Mexico border
SAN FRANCISCO — Two murder suspects who escaped from a jail on California's central coast eluded an intense manhunt, traveled hundreds of miles a...
‘I would quit’: Takeaways from diplomat Taylor’s testimony
WASHINGTON — William Taylor, the top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine, told lawmakers that President Donald Trump was withholding military aid for Ukraine unl...
Review: ‘Last Christmas’ isn’t the rom-com cliche it appears
Paul Feig's "Last Christmas" looks every bit like your standard holiday romantic-comedy, but it has some surprises under its gauzy wrapping.
State Dept. undersecretary testifies in impeachment inquiry
WASHINGTON — The State Department's third-ranking official testified Wednesday for more than six hours in the House Democrats' impeachment inquiry as ...