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Sting in the tale as scorpion caught on camera for first time

[2017-04-05 07:15]

PARIS - The world's most lethal scorpion, the death stalker, has been caught on high-speed camera for the first time lashing out with its lethal stinger, scientists reported on Tuesday.

Dutch clog-makers hoping to put a stamp on the future

[2017-04-05 07:15]

AARLE-RIXTEL, Netherlands - Just decades ago there were thousands. Now only about 30 Dutch clog-makers remain, fighting to save a dying craft with the wooden shoes more often found today as fridge-magnets rather than footwear.

Actor Ford won't face runway penalties

[2017-04-05 07:15]

LOS ANGELES - Harrison Ford will not face any penalties over mistakenly landing on a taxiway at a Southern California airport earlier this year, the actor's attorney said Monday.

Protected forest overwhelmed by gem hunters

[2017-04-05 07:15]

ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar - A sapphire rush has brought tens of thousands of people into the remote rain forests of eastern Madagascar, disfiguring a protected environmental area and prompting calls for military intervention.

Roger keeps rolling against Rafa

[2017-04-04 07:28]

KEY BISCAYNE, Florida - Weary from three months of winning, Roger Federer hit one last shot on Sunday, whacking a celebratory forehand into the stands to punctuate his victory over Rafael Nadal in the Miami Open final.

Gunners' confidence growing

[2017-04-04 07:28]

LONDON - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger expressed hope Sunday's 2-2 draw with Manchester City represents a turning point after an extremely testing period in the club's recent history.

Di Grassi masters Mexican course

[2017-04-04 07:28]

A raucous crowd of 36,000 witnessed the greatest escape act in Formula E history on Saturday at the Julius Baer Mexico City ePrix.

Yankees tighten their belt

[2017-04-04 07:28]

NEW YORK - The New York Yankees, who dropped their season-opener 7-3 to the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, are not one of Major League Baseball's top two payrolls for the first time in nearly a quarter-century.

Marriage made in sporting heaven

[2017-04-03 07:20]

Hot favorites Brad and Radka Kahlefedlt failed to repeat a clean sweep of titles on their Chinese return at the Ironman 70.3 season opener in Liuzhou on Saturday - but it's still a case of marital bliss for triathlon's glamour couple.

Conte concerned Blues will blow it

[2017-04-03 07:20]

LONDON - Antonio Conte admitted Chelsea's shock 2-1 defeat against Crystal Palace on Saturday has blown the Premier League title race wide open.

Lethal Lewan fuelling Bayern charge

[2017-04-03 07:20]

BERLIN - Robert Lewandowski shot to the top of the Bundesliga scoring charts with a hat-trick on Saturday as Bayern Munich's Polish ace continued his hot streak for club and country.

EU indicates it favors amicable UK divorce

[2017-04-01 07:55]

BRUSSELS - The European Union softened its public stance on Britain's exit from the bloc on Friday, with Council President Donald Tusk signaling some flexibility on allowing talks on a new relationship before the divorce proceedings are complete.

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