Djokovic, Federer, Nadal reach Italian Masters QFs
Two-time champion Novak Djokovic, two-time runner-up Roger Federer and reigning titlist Rafael Nadal were among Thursday's third-round winners at the $3.475 million Italian Masters tennis event. The...
View ArticleMen's big three advances, Li Na out in Rome
ROME - Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal brushed aside their opponents to reach the quarterfinals while last year's runner-up Li Na was edged out by two-time champion Jelena Jankovic at...
View ArticlePuerto Rico Faces Lowest Coffee Production Ever
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Coffee production in Puerto Rico has hit the lowest level ever in the island's history, leaving farmers and government officials worried about how to revive a once burgeoning...
View ArticlePolice: Ga. Woman Killed Father, Lived With Body
CANTON, Ga. — A Georgia woman has been charged with murder and concealing a death after police found her living with her father's dead body. Cherokee County Sheriff's Lt. Jay Baker says authorities...
View Article1st Day of 2-Day Andy Williams Auction Brings $46M
NEW YORK — Singer Andy Williams' eclectic art collection has brought $46 million at a New York City auction. The works sold on Wednesday, the first of a two-day sale at Christie's. The late singer's...
View ArticleEPA Nominee Advances Without GOP Support
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency has moved one step closer to getting the job, but it came without Republican support. The Senate Environment and...
View ArticleConn. Lawmakers Seek Federal Funds for Newtown
HARTFORD, Conn. — Members of Connecticut's congressional delegation are attempting to secure federal funds to help Newtown build a new elementary school after last year's massacre — and they say...
View ArticleDanish Teenager Makes Rare Viking Find
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Danish museum officials say that an archaeological dig last year has revealed 365 items from the Viking era, including 60 rare coins. Danish National Museum spokesman Jens...
View ArticleGoogle Challenger in Vietnam Filtering Results
HANOI, Vietnam — A Russian-financed search engine in Vietnam is redirecting queries for some politically sensitive terms to Google, apparently as a way of avoiding government anger or legal liability...
View ArticleProtesters Picket Barbie-Themed House in Berlin
BERLIN — It probably wasn't the reception Barbie was hoping for at the start of her European tour. Feminist protesters burned a doll on a cross and left-wing demonstrators shouted "pink stinks" at the...
View ArticleAustralian Politician Knocked Down by Kangaroo
CANBERRA, Australia — An Australian politician taking his morning jog through the national capital has come off second best after crossing a kangaroo. Shane Rattenbury, a minister in the Australian...
View ArticleBoy Band One Direction: World Tour Next Year
LONDON — Hit boy band One Direction has announced plans for an ambitious world tour in 2014. Plans call for the youthful chart-toppers to play major stadiums in Latin America, Britain and Ireland...
View ArticleFormer Soap Actor Charged With Selling Cocaine
AGOURA HILLS, Calif. — Los Angeles County prosecutors say they've charged a former "Days of Our Lives" actor with selling cocaine out of his Agoura Hills home. Spokeswoman Jane Robison says Dylan...
View ArticleUS Rate on 30-Year Mortgage Rises to 3.51 Pct.
WASHINGTON — Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages rose this week but stayed near their historic lows. Cheaper mortgages have helped the economy by spurring more home-buying and refinancing. Mortgage...
View ArticleResidents Protest Refinery Plan in Southern China
KUNMING, China — About 2,000 demonstrators concerned about pollution have taken to the streets in southern China to protest plans for a planned refinery on the outskirts of the city of Kunming....
View ArticleNadal battles past qualifier in Rome
Six-time champion Rafael Nadal overcame one of the worst opening sets of his career to edge Latvian qualifier Ernests Gulbis 1-6, 7-5, 6-4 Thursday and reach the Italian Open quarter-finals....
View ArticleArmy Chief: Time to Fight Against Sex Assault
WASHINGTON — The Army's top officer is telling soldiers that after demonstrating courage and resilience in 12 years of war, it's time for them to make the fight against sexual assault their primary...
View ArticleUK Campaign Group Loses Challenge on Tax Deal
LONDON — A U.K. pressure group has lost its legal challenge to what it called a "sweetheart" tax deal between U.K. authorities and Goldman Sachs. UK Uncut Legal Action, which campaigns against tax...
View ArticleCanada PM on Pipeline Plan: Oil to Come Anyway
NEW YORK — Canada's prime minister is supporting a controversial oil pipeline from his country to the U.S. Gulf Coast by warming that the oil will be transported through one way or the other. Stephen...
View ArticleTomic Expected to Play French Open
MELBOURNE, Australia — Tennis Australia expects that Bernard Tomic will play in the French Open, despite coach John Tomic recently declaring his son's participation unlikely. The 20-year-old Tomic has...
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