Brazilian Judge Orders Seizure Of Passports Of American Swimmers Lochte & Feigen
A Brazilian judge ordered Wednesday that the passports of American swimmers Ryan Lochte and Jimmy Feigen be seized.
Russia-Iran Cooperation In Syria Sends Message To US
Russia's use of an Iranian air base to bomb targets in Syria sends a message to Washington as it weighs a military partnership with Moscow: Join us or we'll look to your enemies.
Russian Warplanes Take Off From Iran To Target IS In Syria
Russian warplanes took off on Tuesday from a base in Iran to target Islamic State fighters and other militants in Syria, Russia's Defense Ministry said, widening Moscow's bombing campaign in a major development in the country's civil war.
Podium Proposal At Rio Olympics
Just moments after receiving a silver medal for the 3M springboard final, China's He Zi was unsuspectingly met by her boyfriend who proposed at the podium.
Trump To Declare End To Nation Building If Elected President
Republican Donald Trump says he will replace nation building with what aides are calling "foreign policy realism" focused on destroying the Islamic State group and other terrorist organizations.
Police Investigate Possible Poisoning At Wimbledon
Britain's Metropolitan Police is looking into the possibility that tennis player Gabriella Taylor was deliberately poisoned during this year's Wimbledon.
Phelps Wins Olympic Gold Medals No. 20 And 21 In Rio
Michael Phelps sat alone, thoroughly exhausted. He put his head in his hands and then motioned at his neck as though he had nothing left to give.
After Outage, Delta Seeks Forgiveness With Refunds, Vouchers
Delta Air Lines will be handing out refunds and travel vouchers as penance for the latest computer outage to knock a major airline off stride.
Suicide Bombing At Pakistani Hospital In Quetta Kills 67
A suicide bomber killed at least 67 people and wounded dozens in an attack that struck a government-run hospital in the southwestern city of Quetta on Monday, police and doctors said.
Seeing Spots in the Swimming Pool?
Rising reveals why Michael Phelps is covered in purple spots.
Rio Olympics Opening Ceremony Highlights Brazil, Environment
There's nothing like the unique Brazilian vibe - and the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro will see no shortage of samba, culture, diversity and history as the South American nation proudly showcases its traditions and environmental wonders.
Rio Olympics Opening Ceremony Highlights Brazil, Environment
There's nothing like the unique Brazilian vibe β and the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro will see no shortage of samba, culture, diversity and history as the South American nation proudly showcases its traditions and environmental wonders.
Doctors Say Zika Vaccines Worked On Monkeys, Hoping For Same Results In Humans
Three experimental Zika vaccines protected monkeys against infection from the virus, an encouraging sign as research moves into studies in people.
Charlotte Man Charged With Providing Support to ISIS
Investigators say a Charlotte man has been arrested for conspiring to provide material support to the terrorist group ISIL.
AP Exclusive: North Korea Hopes To Plant Flag On The Moon
North Korean space officials are hard at work on a five-year plan to put more advanced satellites into orbit by 2020, and don't intend to stop there: They're also aiming for the moon, and beyond.
Emirates Airliner With 300 Onboard Crash Lands In Dubai, No Injuries Reported
An Emirates flight from India with 300 people on board crash landed at Dubai's main airport on Wednesday, sending black smoke billowing into the air and halting all traffic at the Middle East's busiest airport. Authorities said all passengers were evacuated safely.
Russian Helicopter Shot Down In Syria, Killing All 5 Onboard
A Russian transport helicopter was shot down in Syria on Monday and all five people onboard were killed, the Kremlin said, in the deadliest single incident for the Russian military since its involvement in Syria's civil war.
Expert To Rio Athletes: 'Don't Put Your Head Under Water'
Just days ahead of the Olympic Games the waterways of Rio de Janeiro are as filthy as ever, contaminated with raw human sewage teeming with dangerous viruses and bacteria, according to a 16-month-long study commissioned by The Associated Press.
Charlotte's Number 1 Bayern Munich Fan!
Ryan Gibson has an eye on Saturday's International Champions Cup game between Inter Milan and Bayern Munich. UPDATE: See Ryan on the field before the game!
N. Korea: US Has Crossed Red Line, Relations On War Footing
North Korea's top diplomat for U.S. affairs told The Associated Press Thursday that Washington "crossed the red line" and effectively declared war by putting leader Kim Jong Un on its list of sanctioned individuals, and said a vicious showdown could erupt if the U.S. and South Korea hold annual war games as planned next month.
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