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8 Dead, 10 Hospitalized in Ukrainian Hotel Fire
A fire in a hotel in the Ukrainian port city of Odessa has killed eight people and left a further 10 hospitalized.
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Sudanese Protesters to Sign Transition Deal With Army
Sudan’s pro-democracy movement is set to formally sign a deal with the ruling military council, paving the way for a transition to civilian-led government following the overthrow of President Omar al-Bashir in April.
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Walton’s World: Big Bill Brings Unique Musings to Baseball
Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton brought his unique commentary and musings to the baseball booth Friday night. After nine innings, it was evident Chicago White Sox broadcasts might never be the same again.
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The Latest: Hong Kong Rallies Spill Over to Australia
The Latest on protests in Hong Kong (all times local):
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From Tusks to Tails, Nations Eye Trade in Endangered Species
From guitars to traditional medicines and from tusk to tail, mankind’s exploitation of the planet’s fauna and flora is putting some of them at risk of extinction. Representatives of some 180 nations are meeting in Geneva to agree on protections for vulnerable species, taking up issues including the trade in ivory and the demand for shark fin soup.
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High Bacteria Level Cancels Water Portion of Tokyo Triathlon
High levels of bacteria forced the swimming portion of a triathlon test event for the Tokyo Paralympics to be canceled on Saturday.
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Kilroy Was Here: Athens Walls Awash in Painted Squiggles
Kilroy was here, and lots of his friends too.
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Orange County Fair Speedway Celebrates Centennial
Brett Hearn won’t forget his first race at Orange County Fair Speedway. Hey, when you’re a 16-year-old junior in high school, it has to be etched in the memory, even if it was in 1975.
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Analysis: Toughest Schedule? So. Carolina Can Make the Claim
South Carolina has the type of brutal schedule that could help the Gamecocks be a better team that winds up with a worse record than last year.
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Oklahoma QB Hurts Cramming for Only Year With Sooners
Jalen Hurts has had all the answers since transferring from Alabama in January.