Updated: Stocks drift between small gains and losses on Wall Street NEW YORK — Stocks are mostly unchanged in morning trading Thursday as investors sift through a handful of earnings reports. Several companies including HP and Dollar General fell after their results disappointed investors. KEEPING SCORE: The Dow Jones industrial average was flat at 18,480 as of 10:30 a.m. More
Updated: Rosberg’s chance for points as Hamilton expects grid penalty SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium — While Formula One leader Lewis Hamilton expects to swallow a severe grid penalty at the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend, Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg hopes to take advantage. Hamilton won six of the past seven races to turn a 43-point deficit into a 19-point lead heading into the summer break. More
Russian doping coach Chegin loses appeal against life ban MOSCOW — The Russian anti-doping agency says a coach linked to more than 20 doping cases has lost his appeal against a life ban from athletics. Viktor Chegin was banned in March on evidence he oversaw mass doping by Russian race walkers at his training center, the base for many Olympic and world championship medalists. More
Kenya disbands Olympic committee after troubles in Rio NAIROBI, Kenya — The National Olympic Committee of Kenya was disbanded by the government on Thursday and an investigation launched into alleged mismanagement of the country’s team at the Rio de Janeiro Games. The problems faced by the team in Rio damaged the morale of athletes, Kenya sports minister Hassan Wario said. More
Updated: Marlins get OF Jeff Francoeur from Braves in 3-team trade MIAMI — The Miami Marlins acquired Jeff Francoeur from the Atlanta Braves in a three-team trade Wednesday night, hoping the well-traveled outfielder can provide a boost toward a playoff spot. Francoeur was the only major leaguer included in the deal that also involved Texas. More
One chest of gold, five deaths: The search for Forrest Fenn's treasure That article is widely credited with introducing Fenn's modern-day treasure hunt to a national audience. "I think a lot of people really wanted to be part of something bigger than themselves … maybe ... 05/25/2024 - 4:09 pm | View Link
Missing 70-Year-Old Woman Got Lost on a Walk. She Was Found 2 Days Later — Thanks to a Piece of Clothing British Climber and Guide Missing on Mount Everest as Death of Another Mountaineer Confirmed When he still hadn’t heard from Schenk two hours later, the man became concerned and alerted authorities. 05/24/2024 - 5:09 am | View Link
Captain Kidd's pirate treasure may be hidden at the Shore. Here's where to start looking It's been 300 years since Captain Kidd's treasure went missing at the Jersey Shore. Will you be the one to find it? Here are local spots to explore. 05/19/2024 - 9:47 pm | View Link
Search suspended for diver who went missing off the Treasure Coast State and local authorities are searching for a free diver who went missing near a shipwreck off the Treasure Coast Sunday morning. 05/12/2024 - 9:35 pm | View Link
Family of missing Bamberg County woman searches for answers after discovery of human remains in burnt car BAMBERG COUNTY, S.C. (WIS) - As authorities in Bamberg County work to find a missing and endangered woman, they made a grisly discovery off a dirt road: apparent human remains inside of a burnt car. 05/2/2024 - 3:03 pm | View Link