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Panama deal allows US to deploy troops to canal
US troops will be able to deploy to a string of bases along the Panama Canal under a joint deal seen by AFP Thursday, a major concession to President Donald Trump as he seeks to reestablish influence over the vital waterway.
US firm says it brought back extinct dire wolves
They whimper, drink from baby bottles and crawl oh so tentatively -- they look like cute white puppies, not the fruit of a daring project to resuscitate an extinct species.
Grieving Dominicans start burying 220 victims of nightclub disaster
Grief-stricken Dominicans on Thursday began holding funerals for loved ones who were among at least 220 people killed in a nightclub rooftop collapse, even as dozens remained unaccounted for.
Aberg closes strong at 'sneaky hard' Augusta National
Ludvig Aberg's disciplined approach paid off on Thursday as he positioned himself for another run at the Masters one year after a runner-up finish in his major championship debut.
US auto union praises some Trump tariffs
The head of the US auto workers union endorsed car tariffs Thursday as a way to address the "free trade disaster" while rejecting use of the levies for "political games."
Australian IVF clinic admits embryo mix-up
An Australian IVF clinic has admitted a mix-up led to a mother giving birth to someone else's baby.
Rose: I've played well enough to win Masters but lack the jacket
Justin Rose says he has played well enough to win the Masters, but lacks a green jacket to show for it, a void the 44-year-old Englishman intends to fill on Sunday.
Rose again enjoys 'luxury' of first-round Masters lead
Justin Rose, leading after round one of the Masters for the fifth time, isn't surprised that statistically Augusta National favors front-runners -- even though he has yet to claim a green jacket.
Rose rockets to Masters lead, defending champ Scheffler in pursuit
Justin Rose fired a scorching seven-under-par 65 on Thursday to take the first-round lead at the Masters, three strokes clear of a trio led by defending champion Scottie Scheffler.
Tesla opens first showroom in oil-rich Saudi
The Tesla electric vehicle company owned by billionaire Elon Musk on Thursday opened its first showrooms in oil-rich Saudi Arabia -- where hybrid cars remain a rare sight.
Oscars to add new award for stunts
A new Oscar for stunts will be handed out when Hollywood's glitziest party celebrates its 100th birthday, awards officials said Thursday.
Hatton loves being at Masters but 'It's just so hard'
Tyrrell Hatton has always had a love-hate relationship with Augusta National.
'Mistakes can happen': Amorim backs Onana after Lyon nightmare
Ruben Amorim defended Andre Onana and said mistakes "can happen" after the Manchester United goalkeeper committed a pair of errors in Thursday's 2-2 draw at Lyon in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final.
RFK Jr says study will reveal cause of autism 'epidemic'
US authorities are conducting a large-scale study into the cause of the autism "epidemic," Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Thursday.
Tourist family, pilot killed in 'tragic' NY helicopter crash
Six people including three children were killed after a sightseeing helicopter crashed into the Hudson River in New York on Thursday, sparking a major water rescue operation, authorities said.
No.1 Scheffler makes strong Masters start to defend title
Defending champion Scottie Scheffler is a bit surprised that most recent Masters champions have scored in the top 10 after the opening round.
Man Utd and Spurs draw in Europa League, Rangers hold Athletic
Manchester United conceded in stoppage time to draw 2-2 away to Lyon on a bad night for goalkeeper Andre Onana in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final on Thursday, while Tottenham Hotspur drew 1-1 with Eintracht Frankfurt and Rangers held Athletic Bilbao.
Rose rockets to Masters lead with Scheffler and McIlroy in pursuit
Justin Rose fired a scorching seven-under par 65 on Thursday to take the first-round lead at the Masters with Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy in pursuit.
Man Utd held late in Lyon after Onana errors in Europa League
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana endured a night to forget as two costly mistakes allowed Lyon to snatch a 2-2 draw in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final on Thursday.
Man Utd held late in Lyon after Onana errors
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana endured a night to forget as two costly mistakes allowed Lyon to snatch a 2-2 draw in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final on Thursday.
Wall Street rally fizzles as tariff fears resurface
Wall Street stocks resumed their free fall Thursday while the dollar stumbled as persistent concerns about the economic fallout from President Donald Trump's trade wars put a fast end to the prior session's surge.
MLS to open 'second phase' of major season overhaul study
Major League Soccer said Thursday it will conduct a second phase of study into proposals to bring its season into line with the European calendar.
Argentina braves 24-hour strike as it awaits word on IMF loan
Trains and planes were grounded in Argentina Thursday as a 24-hour general strike against President Javier Milei's austerity measures paralyzed some services, even as the country awaits news on a fresh IMF loan.
Spain's Ballester finds relief in Masters water hazard
Reigning US Amateur champion Jose Luis Ballester received a huge ovation from spectators at the par-five 13th hole in Thursday's first round of the Masters.
Porro rescues Postecoglou as Spurs held by Frankfurt
Ange Postecoglou's bid to end Tottenham's long trophy drought is delicately poised after a 1-1 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League quarter-final first leg on Thursday.
Grieving Dominicans start burying 200+ victims of nightclub disaster
Grief-stricken Dominicans on Thursday began holding funerals for loved ones who were among more than 200 people killed in a nightclub rooftop collapse, even as dozens remained unaccounted for.
CONMEBOL proposes one-off 64-team World Cup in 2030
The head of South American football's governing body CONMEBOL called on FIFA to expand the 2030 World Cup to 64 nations on Thursday in a one-off gesture as the tournament celebrates its 100th anniversary.
Rybakina on form for Kazakhstan in BJK Cup
A hard-fought win for former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina moved Kazakhstan a step closer to the Billie Jean King Cup finals as they overcame Australia 2-1 in Brisbane on Thursday in the opening match in their qualifying pool.
Former Real Madrid coach Leo Beenhakker dies aged 82
Former Real Madrid coach Leo Beenhakker has died aged 82, the Spanish club said Thursday.
Rose rockets to top of Masters leaderboard, Scheffler one back
English veteran Justin Rose used a pair of birdie bursts to build an early lead in the first round of the Masters Thursday with defending champion Scottie Scheffler leading the chase two strokes back.
Langer fades after fiery start in Masters farewell
Two-time champion Bernhard Langer was overjoyed with the start of his 41st and final Masters on Thursday before fading to a two-over par 74 at Augusta National.
Iran, US raise stakes ahead of key talks in Oman
Washington and Tehran waged a war of words Thursday ahead of key talks in Oman after US President Donald Trump said military action was "absolutely" possible if the talks fail.