Two major droughts in Brazil's Amazon region in the last six years threaten to undermine its role as the planet's most important carbon sink and a vital brake on climate change, according to new research.
George Steinbrenner turns 74 on the Fourth of July. Renowned for his vocal, public style of leadership, Steinbrenner, now in his 32nd year of ownership of the New York Yankees, has cut back on his availability to the media in recent years. The Boss recently sat, however, for two lengthy, far-ranging interviews with me, during which it became apparent that reminders of his mortality have begun to resonate within him. The result was a portrait of the Yankees patriarch that appears in this week's issue of Sports Illustrated. What follows are some excerpts from those interviews, in which Steinbrenner gave his take on a variety of subjects, including Joe Torre, the Red Sox, steroids, Andy Pettitte, Pete Rose, Fay Vincent, Donald Trump, whether The Boss himself belongs in the Hall of Fame ... and the one thing that makes him happy.
Thousands of people were unable to cast their votes in the UK general election Thursday after being turned away from polling stations amid chaotic scenes.
Several polling stations across the UK were overwhelmed with voters, making it impossible for some to cast their ballots.
The flu may be on everyone's minds, but it happens to be in Elton John's system -- prompting the British musician, who is said to be in a London hospital for treatment of E. coli bacterial infection and influenza, to postpone the Seattle, Washington, and Portland, Oregon, dates on his current tour, costarring Billy Joel, the BBC reported.
As far as modes of transport go, it has to be one of the most environmentally friendly: a cardboard bike that can be recycled, in all senses of the word.
If I had to guess, I would bet that at least once in years past, come January 1, you've resolved to lose weight, be more organized, spend less and save more, find a better job, or simply be a better person.
As familiar and reassuring as the map of the world is, there is only so much that physical geography can tell us about the state of the planet.
For Sebastian Coe, one of Britain's greatest athletes, the glory of winning Olympic gold medals comes in second to clinching the Olympics Games for London in 2012.
The British police practice of keeping DNA records of anyone they arrest is a human rights violation, The European Court of Human Rights ruled unanimously Thursday.
The country star and the '80s rock icons tape an upcoming CMT special
They're crying in their beers at Murphy's Bleachers on Sheffield and Waveland, out beyond the real bleachers, as well as at various other watering holes around the town famed for its raucous bars, its broad shoulders, its corrupt politicians and especially for its unlucky Cubbies. Barring that long-awaited miracle, the 100th anniversary of their beloved team's last championship will turn out no differently than the previous 99 years -- that is, with someone else winning the World Series.
Gas shortages are afflicting drivers across the Southeast. Some of the problems were caused by Hurricane Ike affecting oil production and refining along the Gulf Coast, but empty gas pumps also are being blamed on the consumers themselves.
iReporter Gary Berman captures empty gas pumps in Marietta, Georgia.
Paul van Dyk was 18 at the time of the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Sean Bean married his long-term girlfriend, British actress, Georgina Sutcliffe Tuesday morning.
Four decades after he won over America with his scratchy, soulful voice and blues-inspired rock, British-born Joe Cocker is receiving an honor from the queen.
Barry Bonds's day in court dawns cold and windy, but the air smells good, like justice.
The Los Angeles comedy writer-producer who penned Fox's "In Living Color" and created Nickelodeon's "Roundhouse" has sued the Walt Disney Co., claiming it stole the idea for its hit Disney Channel show, "Hannah Montana," from him.
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he Arctic Monkeys took home three major trophies, including best British band and best new band, at the NME Awards, firmly cementing the Sheffield quartet as the darlings of Britain's music scene.
Police have been searching properties in northern England in connection with the July 7 London suicide bomb attacks that killed 52 people and injured more than 700.
Under-fire British Immigration Minister Beverley Hughes has resigned after suffering biting criticism for flaws in the UK government's immigration system.
An inquiry has opened into the apparent suicide of a family doctor believed to be Britain's worst serial killer.
THE situation is shocking: an estimated 34 million Americans with no health insurance at all, millions more threatened with financial ruin by reduced benefits and escalating medical bills. What can...
To celebrate Earth Day (April 22), Sukup Manufacturing of Sheffield, Iowa, is trucking its Bug Beater to Washington, D.C., for the EarthTech 90 exhibit on environmentally sound technologies. The $1...
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