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
Kane Williamson opts out of NZ Cricket central contract, will relinquish Black Caps captaincy In a shock move, Kane Williamson has elected to turn down a New Zealand Cricket (NZC) central contract. The move is believed by both sides to be in the best interests of prolonging the 33-year-old’s ... 06/18/2024 - 11:30 am | View Link
A5 coach fire: Devastating pictures show vehicle gutted after both sides of major road was closed New photos shared by Shropshire Fire and Rescue have revealed the shocking aftermath of a coach fire on Monday afternoon, which left the A5 eastbound closed and drivers facing hefty delays ... 06/17/2024 - 5:00 pm | View Link
Remains of missing 8-month old found hidden in Kentucky home; parents arrested Human remains consistent with that of a missing infant were found "concealed" inside an Ohio County, Kentucky, home last week, authorities said. Investigators located Miya Rudd's remains at ... 06/17/2024 - 10:01 am | View Link
Man likely killed missing Florida family of 4 after human remains found on his property: sheriff A family of four that went missing last week, including two kids ages 5 and 6, is feared dead after law enforcement officials searched a property in Hudson, Florida, and found human remains ... 06/16/2024 - 11:37 am | View Link
Human remains found as Pasco Sheriff searches for 4 missing people PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — Human remains have been found in Pasco County that may be related to a missing persons case involving two adults and two children. According to the Pasco County Sheriff's ... 06/14/2024 - 7:57 pm | View Link