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Rough times for broadcast networks illustrate changing media landscape

NEW YORK – Two milestones revealed this week illustrate the diminishing power of broadcast television in the media world — one fueled by the ...

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Kyle Schwarber’s 3 homers in All-Star Game’s first tiebreaking swing-off lift NL over AL

ATLANTA – Kyle Schwarber went 3 for 3 in the first All-Star Game home run swing-off to put the National League ahead 4-3 following ...

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MLB honors Hank Aaron with recreation of record 715th homer during All-Star Game

ATLANTA – Major League Baseball honored late Hall of Famer Hank Aaron by recreating his record-breaking 715th home run through the use of projection ...

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Russia may hope to use Trump’s 50-day window to wear down Ukraine, but quick gains seem unlikely

President Donald Trump’s ultimatum to Russia to accept a peace deal in Ukraine within 50 days or face bruising sanctions on its energy exports ...

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Roman-era mosaic panel with erotic theme that was stolen during World War II returns to Pompeii

POMPEII – A mosaic panel on travertine slabs, depicting an erotic theme from the Roman era, was returned to the archaeological park of Pompeii ...

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In African politics, the rampant belief in witchcraft fortifies some and vexes others

MBALE – Wilson Watira offered his hand when he met his political rival at a funeral, gesturing for a proper handshake. The man didn’t ...

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Asian shares are mixed after Nvidia nudges Nasdaq to a record, while other US stocks slump

BANGKOK – Shares in Asia traded mixed on Wednesday after an update on inflation pulled most U.S. stocks lower, though gains for Nvidia pushed ...

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From myth to meteorology: The science behind the hurricane bird

ORLANDO,Fla. – Across Florida’s wetlands, in Native American folklore, and probably your yard, the white ibis has earned the nickname “hurricane bird.” Story goes ...

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France, UK and Germany would restore UN sanctions on Iran next month without progress on a deal

TANZANIA – The United Kingdom, France and Germany have agreed to restore tough U.N. sanctions on Iran by the end of August if there ...

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SpaceX launches batch of Amazon satellites from Florida coast

CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, Fla. – SpaceX carried out a launch early Wednesday for Amazon’s Project Kuiper from Florida’s Space Coast. The Falcon ...

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