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RIO DE JANEIRO — If the golf swing required less technique and more rhythm — like samba dancing, say — the sport would no doubt be monopolized by Brazilians. Instead, after watching a dozen or so novices take their first lesson, it’s barely an exaggeration to say the instruction begins with which end of the

Employers increasingly are focused on attracting and keeping employees born in the last two decades of the 20th century. Few have been as effective as 3M.

LOS ANGELES — Southern California’s heading into a bout of hot weather, bringing fire danger and bad air. The National Weather Service says a high-pressure system will contribute to soaring temperatures through Wednesday. Downtown Los Angeles could see highs in the 90s, while the San Fernando Valley, Antelope Valley and other areas could reach 108

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — If the golf swing required less technique and more rhythm — like samba dancing, say — the sport would no doubt be monopolized by Brazilians. Instead, after watching a dozen or so novices take their…

RIO DE JANEIRO — Justin Rose is one round away from winning golf’s first Olympic gold medal in 112 years. Rose did a little shimmy when his 10-foot par putt on the final hole Saturday swirled in the back side of the cup for a 6-under 65, giving him a one-shot lead over British Open

Police responding to a shooting at a busy mall in Raleigh say they haven't found anyone with gunshot wounds.

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NEW YORK — Billy Bean has come full circle, throwing out the first pitch for the first Mets Pride Night on Saturday against his former San Diego team. Bean came out as gay after he left the Padres in 1995. Now he’s Major League Baseball’s vice president for social responsibility and inclusion. In the past

Six people died Friday when a small private aircraft crashed at Shannon Airport in Fredericksburg, Virginia, according to state police. The plane was attempting to land, but pulled back up at the end of the runway. “It attempted to abort the landing and take off again,” Sgt. F.L. Tyler of the Virginia State Police told […]

UFO Hunters claim that the space agency edited original video to hide the mysterious “alien” cube that original footage shows floating between the earth and the sun.

The war has left a security vacuum throughout parts of the country.

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When you're competing against the best athletes in the world, everyone's in great shape, having spent years crafting the perfect physique to perform at the top of their game.

But physical prowess will only get you so far. Many Olympians will tell you that success is also a product of their mindset and of their ability to not get intimidated by their opponents and crumble under pressure.

Everyone uses a different strategy. Business Insider combed... Читать дальше...

A woman has been found dead on the side of a major highway about two hours north of Melbourne on Sunday morning.

A-Rod went out with a bang early Saturday morning — long after the thunder.

British group posts a world record in taking the gold.

TOKYO - Chinese military fighter jets have approached the disputed Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea sin...

Clean water from a nearby practice pool will be transferred to the main pool.

Kenny Baker, the British actor who starred as plucky robot R2-D2 in the "Star Wars" movies, died on Saturday at the age of 81, his agent and relatives said.

Maximum penalty: life behind bars. In many states, including Ohio, Maine and New Jersey, authorities grappling with an alarming surge in opioid abuse are filing homicide, involuntary manslaughter or related charges against dealers. [...] beyond the postcard image is a crime blotter where the overwhelming majority of major crimes are tied to drugs. Last year, a convenience store was hit four times by different armed robbers seeking money for drugs. Millette had been linked to another fatal fentanyl overdose... Читать дальше...

Twenty-six baby Loggerhead sea turtles hatched on a beach in Campania, Italy, Friday night and crawled to the sea.

WASHINGTON — The Washington Nationals have released former closer Jonathan Papelbon. The move came Saturday when the Nationals needed a roster spot to recall right-hander Reynaldo Lopez to start against the Atlanta Braves. A little over a year after the Nationals acquired him from the Philadelphia Phillies to replace Drew Storen as their closer, Papelbon

Argentina’s Juan Martin del Potro won a semi-final thriller against Spain’s Rafa Nadal on Saturday, outgunning the Spaniard 5-7 6-4 7-6(5) in a nervy final set tie-breaker to advance to the Olympic singles final.