UK Candidate Leadsom Drops Out of PM Race, Leaving Only May
LONDON — Andrea Leadsom, one of two Conservative lawmakers vying to replace Prime Minister David Cameron, withdrew from the contest Monday, leaving Home Secretary Theresa May as the sole remaining candidate.
Portugal Stuns France to Lift 1st Cup Despite Ronaldo Injury
SAINT-DENIS, France — Portugal's players crowded around Cristiano Ronaldo as he sat on the turf, but their tearful captain couldn't withstand the pain of his injury any longer.
Seoul Says N. Korea Test-Fires Submarine-Launched Missile
SEOUL — South Korea said that North Korea on Saturday test-fired what appeared to be a submarine-launched ballistic missile off its eastern coast.
Pro Boxer Ruenroeng Qualifies for Rio Olympics Despite Loss
VARGAS, Venezuela — Professional boxers Amnat Ruenroeng of Thailand and Hassan N'Dam of Cameroon have won spots at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics despite losing in the final qualifying tournament in Venezuela.
Dallas Police Chief: 4 Officers Killed, 7 Injured at Protest
DALLAS — At least two snipers opened fire on police officers during protests in Dallas on Thursday night, killing four officers and injuring seven others, police said.
Woman Finds Lottery Ticket Worth USD$470K While Doing Taxes
CLIFTON, N.J. — Officials say a New Jersey woman found a winning lottery ticket worth more than USD$470,000 (16.5 million baht) while preparing to file her taxes.
Griezmann’s Double Gives France 2-0 Win Over Germany in Euro 2016 Semi
MARSEILLE, France — France is heading back to soccer's elite, and Antoine Griezmann is the man leading the way.
Toking Up While Working Out: Pair Plan Gym Allowing Pot Use
NOVATO, Calif. — A former pro football star and an advocate for athlete marijuana use have teamed up to open a gym in San Francisco that they say will be one of the first in the world to allow members to smoke pot while working out.
Toyota to Let Go of 800 Workers in Thailand
BANGKOK — Japanese car maker Toyota said Wednesday it is letting go of at least 800 workers at its factories in Thailand under a voluntary departure program, a reflection of deepening troubles in the Thai automotive industry.
Oscar Pistorius Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison For Murder
Oscar Pistorius has been sentenced to six years in prison for the murder of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
