Williams, Djokovic cruise, Nishikori works late
Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic kept their time in blazing conditions to a bare minimum on Monday as they breezed into the U.S. Open quarter-finals but Eugenie Bouchard's hopes of a maiden grand slam title melted away in the heat.
Sep 02, 2014 11:14 AM EDT
Florida man caught killing, and eating, threatened tortoises
Wildlife authorities in Florida caught a man who killed and ate 15 gopher tortoises and planned to slaughter 11 more of the threatened reptiles, a spokeswoman said on Thursday.
Comedian Joan Rivers 'resting comfortably' at hospital
Acerbic comedian and fashion critic Joan Rivers is "resting comfortably" and with her family, her daughter said on Thursday, after Rivers reportedly stopped breathing during surgery on her vocal chords and was rushed to Mount Sinai Hospital in New York.
Federer, Sharapova take center stage but eyes on Venus
Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova will take center stage at the U.S. Open on Friday but Flushing Meadows is slowly turning into a Williams family affair with the sisters eager to add to their grand slam collections.
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West Africa Ebola outbreak could infect 20,000 people, WHO says
The Ebola epidemic in West Africa could infect more than 20,000 people, the U.N. health agency said on Thursday, warning that an international effort costing almost half a billion dollars is needed to overcome the outbreak.
Aug 28, 2014 10:50 AM EDT
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt wed in France: media reports
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, the glamorous Hollywood couple dubbed "Brangelina" in tabloid headlines, were married in France, according to media reports on Thursday.
Aug 28, 2014 10:48 AM EDT
Winning Wawrinka bristles as Peng causes upset
Second round action at the U.S. Open began with a shock and ended with some late-night drama as men's third seed Stan Wawrinka barked at fans before shouting for joy at his 6-3 6-4 3-6 7-6 (1) win over Thomaz Bellucci on Wednesday.
Aug 28, 2014 10:42 AM EDT
Santa Fe city council votes to decriminalizes marijuana
Santa Fe on Wednesday became the latest U.S. city to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana, with lawmakers in the New Mexico capital voting to change local statutes rather than put the issue to a public ballot in November.
Aug 28, 2014 10:38 AM EDT
Teenager gatecrashes Serena and Federer party
Despite boasting 34 grand slam singles titles between them, Serena Williams and Roger Federer were forced to share the spotlight with a 15-year-old at the U.S. Open on Tuesday as all three advanced to the second round.
Aug 27, 2014 9:31 AM EDT
Texas family to part ways with skeleton of mammoth found on its farm
A North Texas family, who discovered the skeleton of a 20,000- to 40,000-year-old mammoth while mining through sediment on their farm, is preparing to turn over the remains to a local museum.
Aug 27, 2014 9:24 AM EDT
From Texas, where everything is bigger, the 99-pack of beer
Beer packaging has just gotten a lot bigger in Texas, where a small brewery is launching a 99-pack of its "Peacemaker" ale.
Aug 27, 2014 9:20 AM EDT
WHO employee infected by Ebola to be flown to Hamburg for treatment
An employee of the World Health Organization (WHO) who contracted Ebola in Sierra Leone will be flown to the German city of Hamburg for treatment, a spokesman for the city said.
Aug 27, 2014 9:17 AM EDT
WHO urges stiff regulatory curbs on e-cigarettes
The World Health Organization (WHO) stepped up its war on "Big Tobacco" on Tuesday, calling for stiff regulation of electronic cigarettes as well as bans on indoor use, advertising and sales to minors.
Aug 26, 2014 10:22 AM EDT
Emmys exalt old favorites over TV's shiny newcomers
For all the talk about newcomers raising the game of television, the industry on Monday chose to bestow its top Emmys on the long-running shows "Breaking Bad" and "Modern Family" and long-time television actors who held off challenges from film stars.
Aug 26, 2014 10:16 AM EDT
For some history enthusiasts, World War One tributes go further
For some people fascinated by World War One, the poppies and wreath-laying of Remembrance day services and the commemorative events of solemn anniversaries like this year's centenary are not enough.
Aug 22, 2014 10:11 AM EDT
McIlroy struggles in opening round at The Barclays
Rory McIlroy's bid for a career first FedEx Cup got off to a disappointing start on Thursday as he shot a three-over par 74 in the first round at The Barclays, the opening tournament of the four-event playoffs.
Aug 21, 2014 2:28 PM EDT
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