Spain launches app to fight trafficking of protected timber
Spain’s Ministry for Ecological Transition has launched a mobile app to fight the trafficking of tropical species of timber, one of the world’s greatest environmental ...

New dawn for boxing as Ruiz, Joshua set for Saudi rematch
The thick, sparkling ring on his right hand and the diamond-studded watch around his left wrist were indications of just how much life has changed for Andy Ruiz Jr...

Getting rid of archaic words in Idaho code is not really regulatory reform
Apparently, the state doesn’t want your local cemetarian involved in any sort of moral turpitude. Or your liquefied petroleum gas dealer, for that...

Futures of Rakitic and Vidal up in air at Barcelona
Despite their many trophies with the club, the futures of Ivan Rakitic and Arturo Vidal are in doubt as Barcelona approaches the transfer window. Both midfielders are proven...

Coal bankruptcy judge asks company to explain attorney costs, $982 room
A judge has ordered a bankrupt coal company to provide more information about over $73,000 in expenses accrued by its attorneys while miners awaited back...

Surprise German league leader Gladbach fired up for Bayern
Borussia Mönchengladbach is trying to turn back the clock to the 1970s. That was the decade when Gladbach was an unstoppable force in what was then West German soccer, ...

Former officer accused of lying under oath files tort claim against Boise Police Department
A former Boise Police officer accused of lying under oath is now filing a tort claim against the Boise Police Department, claiming...

AP News in Brief at 6:04 a.m. EST
Profs make impeachment case; Democrats say they're all in WASHINGTON (AP) — Three leading legal scholars testified Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s attempts to have Ukraine...

Horoscopes for Thursday, December 5, 2019
Aries March 21-April 19 If you're currently trying to keep something a secret, be prepared for it all to come out in the wash today. You might blurt out the … Click to Continue »

Global shares rise on optimism about US-China trade deal
Global shares were higher Thursday amid renewed hopes that a U.S. trade deal with China may be near despite recent tough talk from President Donald Trump. France’s CAC...

Capitals play the Ducks, aim for 6th straight victory
Washington Capitals (21-4-5, first in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (12-12-4, seventh in the Pacific Division) Anaheim, California; Friday, 10 p.m. EST...

Edmonton hosts Los Angeles, looks to break home losing streak
Los Angeles Kings (11-16-2, eighth in the Pacific Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (17-10-3, first in the Pacific Division) Edmonton, Alberta; Friday, 9 p.m. EST...

Canadiens to host MacKinnon and the Avalanche
Colorado Avalanche (17-8-2, second in the Central Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (12-10-6, fourth in the Atlantic Division) Montreal; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Nathan...

Milwaukee takes on Los Angeles, aims for 10th straight home win
Los Angeles Clippers (16-6, second in the Western Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (19-3, first in the Eastern Conference) Milwaukee; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM...

Ingram leads New Orleans into matchup against Phoenix
Phoenix Suns (9-11, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (6-15, 14th in the Western Conference) New Orleans; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Brandon ...

Golden State takes on Chicago on 4-game skid
Golden State Warriors (4-19, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (8-14, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Golden State enters...

Charlotte takes on conference foe Brooklyn
Brooklyn Nets (11-10, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (9-14, ninth in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Kyrie Irving and the...

Cleveland faces Orlando, seeks to break 4-game skid
Orlando Magic (10-11, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (5-15, 13th in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland...

Sacramento faces San Antonio on 3-game road slide
Sacramento Kings (8-12, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (8-14, 12th in the Western Conference) San Antonio; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Sacramento...

Indiana faces Detroit for conference battle
Indiana Pacers (14-7, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (8-14, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Detroit; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Domantas Sabonis and the...

Lillard and Davis clash in Portland-Los Angeles matchup
Los Angeles Lakers (19-3, first in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (9-13, ninth in the Western Conference) Portland; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE:...

Towns and the Timberwolves visit the Thunder
Minnesota Timberwolves (10-10, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (8-12, 10th in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE:...

Six rookie QBs have already earned wins this season
While Tom Brady and Drew Brees pursue Peyton Manning, Devlin Hodges is chasing Ed Rubbert. Say what? Manning's record of 539 touchdown passes could be broken by both...

Amateurs lead Australian Open after 1st round
World No. 1-ranked amateur Takumi Kanaya birdied his final two holes Thursday for a 6-under 65 and a tie for the first-round lead with fellow Asian amateur Chun An-you of …Click to ...
