Family in gymnastics racism row say apology is 'useless'
The mother of a black girl not given a medal at a gymnastics event said officials showed "no empathy".
1970-01-01 08:00
House will reach a deal to avoid government shutdown - McCarthy
The House Speaker is running out of time to break the impasse before government funding expires this weekend.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ian Happ earned lifetime approval with one famous Cubs fan over simple gesture
Ian Happ has solidified his status as the most beloved player among all Chicago Cubs fans. While his action may appear simple, it was also one of the most thoughtful gestures by a player in recent memory.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ireland 'no soft touch' on drugs, says minister
A seventh person has been arrested after the largest drug seizure in the history of the Irish state.
1970-01-01 08:00
Suspect held after deadly shootings in Rotterdam - Dutch police
An attacker opened fire at a home before storming into a medical centre, Dutch police say.
1970-01-01 08:00
MLB Postseason news: Astros-Mariners benches clear, Marlins make waves, Cubs fall again
The chase for the MLB Postseason is getting fierce. So much so that the Mariners and Astros almost came to blows on Wednesday night.
1970-01-01 08:00
Swiss glaciers get 10% smaller in two years
The ice fields have lost as much volume in two years as they did in three decades from 1960 to 1990.
1970-01-01 08:00
Magpie swooping: How polarising bird terrorises suburban Australia
Each spring, magpies swoop on countless unsuspecting Australians while defending their nests.
1970-01-01 08:00
Cubs postseason odds take a major dip after blowing another game to Braves
The Cubs' postseason odds have taken a massive dip after a historic victory in Atlanta for Ronald Acuña Jr. If the Cubs can't bounce back, their season could end prematurely.
1970-01-01 08:00
Cubs announcers' foolish mockery of Ronald Acuña Jr.'s record-breaking moment resulted in instant karma
Ronald Acuña Jr. became the first player in MLB history to record a 40/70 season, yet the Chicago Cubs announcers were not cool with the Atlanta Braves celebrating it. Of course, Chicago lost the game moments later in extra innings.
1970-01-01 08:00
Haiti crisis: Can Kenyan police officers defeat the gangs?
The East African nation has pledged 1,000 officers but many question their suitability.
1970-01-01 08:00
Cubs Announcers Annoyed By Ronald Acuña Jr.'s 40-70 Celebration
Cubs announcers were upset the Braves celebrated Acuña's milestone in the middle of an inning.
1970-01-01 08:00