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The Olympic torch began its 70-day, 8,000-mile journey around Britain Saturday from Land's End in Cornwall, with three-time Olympic gold medal winner Ben Ainslie the first to carry the torch.

Hearts captain Marius Zaliukas has taken a different approach to manager Paulo Sergio ahead of the William Hill Scottish Cup final with Hibernian, describing the contest as "the biggest game in the club's history". While Sergio attempted to downplay the significance of his side's opponents in the first all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup final since 1896, ... (more)

A blind Chinese activist whose escape from a rural village set off a diplomatic tussle between Beijing and Washington says he is at an airport waiting to leave for the United States.

The Facebook logo appears on a display inside the NASDAQ Marketsite in Times Square Thursday, in New York.

Andre Iguodala snapped a tie game with five straight points in the final 90 seconds to help the Philadelphia 76ers storm back from 15 points down in the first half and stun the Boston Celtics 92-83 on Friday night in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Security Council diplomats say an expert panel has reported that North Korea continues to violate U.N. sanctions, citing possible attempts to ship arms to Syria and Myanmar and illegally import luxury goods.

In this Jan. 7, 2012 file photo, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and quarterback Chase Daniel run onto the field prior to the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Detroit Lions in New Orleans.

A 12-year-old Texas boy who was suspended from school after shaving his head to resemble the face of Spurs forward Matt Bonner.

Kerry Wood , who electrified baseball with a 20-strikeout game as a rookie in 1998 and then became a reliever after his career was slowed by numerous injuries, is expected to retire after pitching one more game for the Chicago Cubs .

EDITOR'S NOTE - Facebook begins selling stock to the public Friday in the most talked-about market debut in years.

The star had an animated exchange with Erik Spoelstra on the sideline in the third quarter, a disturbing low point on a night when nothing went Miami's way, and the Heat were throttled 94-75 by the Pacers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Harang held his former team to four hits in seven shutout innings and had one of Los Angeles' 12 hits as the Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 8-1 Thursday night to split a two-game series.

A Marine Corps investigation has found that a bird strike caused a helicopter crash at Camp Pendleton last year that killed two Marines.

In this Feb. 8, 2012, file photo, Edmonton Oilers coach Tom Renney talks to his team during an NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings in Detroit.

This Oct. 30, 2011 file photo shows New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma on the sideline during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the St.

Cleveland Indians' Jack Hannahan reacts as he strikes out swinging for the second out of the ninth inning, with two runners on, against the Boston Red Sox during a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, May 11, 2012.

Martin Brodeur made 23 saves and David Clarkson scored the winner early in the third period as the New Jersey Devils took a 3-2 win over the New York Rangers New York, NY - Martin Brodeur made 23 saves and David Clarkson scored the winner early in the third period as the New Jersey Devils took a 3-2 win over the New York Rangers in Game 2 of the ... (more)

Owen says Sir Alex Ferguson told him after Harry Gregg's testimonial in Belfast on Tuesday that he would not be getting a new contract after three years at Old Trafford.

St. Louis Cardinals' Rafael Furcal breaks his bat on a single off San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, May 16, 2012.

Kevin Durant scored 22 points and rattled in the go-ahead basket on a baseline runner with 18 seconds left, and the Thunder scored the final nine points to rally for a 77-75 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals Wednesday night.