Amazon signed a deal with Air Transport Services Group to lease 20 Boeing 767 aircrafts to shuttle merchandise around the U.S. as part of the online retail giant's efforts to reduce its high shipping expenses. Photo: Zuma Press
US Vice President Joe Biden arrived in Israel on Tuesday, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu canceled a visit to the White House scheduled for later in March. Professor Ghada Talhami told Sputnik’s Brian Becker that the relationship between Israel and the US is still defined by Washington lobbyists, and by America’s dominating outlook.
England will go into the potential Six Nations Championship decider against Wales armed with a new line-out playbook featuring up to 50 variations that they have developed since their fateful World Cup meeting against Warren Gatland's side.
INDIANAPOLIS - Matt Hasselbeck is moving from the huddle to in front of the camera.
The 40-year-old quarterback said Tuesday he is retiring after 18 seasons in the NFL and will join ESPN as an NFL analyst beginning this fall. [...] when Luck suffered abdomen and kidney injuries against Denver in Week 9, Hasselbeck led the Colts to three more wins before missing the regular-season finale against Tennessee with injuries. Hasselbeck became a respected leader in the locker room and was elected co-alternate player rep with the NFL Players Association. Since 2012, he has served as... Читать дальше...
The 94-year-old woman was Betty Soskin, the oldest National Park Service ranger in the U.S., whom Mint officials had invited Wednesday to be the guest star at a special ceremony. [...] when it came time to leave the Mint, Soskin was subjected to the same rigorous metal detector check that all departing Mint employees must go through, to make sure none of the Mint’s stock in trade is hitchhiking out the door with them. [...] she flunked it, six times in a row, setting off a bank of red lights as if it were a pinball machine. Читать дальше...
JACKSONVILLE, Florida - A person familiar with the negotiations says the Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to terms with New York Jets running back Chris Ivory and Carolina Panthers punter Brad Nortman.
General Motors said Wednesday it is recalling about 1,700 new vehicles in the US and Canada to replace airbags that may not deploy properly in some high-speed crashes
Carlton captain Marc Murphy insists he is on target to play in the season opener against Richmond despite sitting out the entire pre-season competition.
British number two Heather Watson beats Galina Voskoboeva in three sets to reach the second round at Indian Wells.
Two financial firms based in the Cayman Islands have pleaded guilty to helping U.S. taxpayers hide more than $130 million in offshore accounts, the Justice Department said Wednesday.
Two financial firms based in the Cayman Islands have pleaded guilty to helping U.S. taxpayers hide more than $130 million in offshore accounts, the Justice Department said Wednesday.
Volkswagen announced Wednesday that its top U.S. executive, Michael Horn, is stepping down, effective immediately. A statement from the company said the decision was reached by "mutual agreement."
After the closely-watched climate pattern failed to deliver big February rains for California, March just might host the miracle that the drought-weary state needs — and then some. Forecasters say a series of powerful storms between Thursday and Monday will not only bring several inches of rain to Northern California — adding to the impressive precipitation totals from last weekend — but the possibility of high winds, damaging downpours and flooding. The sloshy forecast follows the wet weather... Читать дальше...
Australian shares rise, led up by rallying energy stocks
LAS VEGAS — Washington's young players had no trouble keeping focused in their first Pac-12 tournament game.
PEORIA, Arizona - Taijuan Walker struck out five in three innings, allowing a run on three hits in the Seattle Mariners' 7-5 win over a Kansas City Royals' split squad Wednesday.
The largest U.S. banks paid fines totaling about $110 billion for their role in inflating a mortgage bubble that helped cause the financial crisis. Who got that money? A Journal analysis.
The NDA government is expected to make a statement on the Ishrat Jahan case in the Lok Sabha on Thursday in response to a calling attention motion.BJP has demanded a probe into the "flip-flop" in the Ishrat case.
The McDonald's joint-employer labor dispute is finally headed to trial.
Candidates for the seat being vacated by Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich faced off Wednesday in a pair of forums held in northern county areas, where they sought to appeal to residents who sometimes complain that their concerns are overshadowed by those of the city of Los Angeles...
Suarez will first be sponsored by Juniper Network this weekend in Phoenix.
South Africa and Nigeria have agreed on the need to deepen economic co-operation‚ President Jacob Zuma said in the Nigerian capital Abuja on Wednesday.
WASHINGTON - A 14-point lead evaporated in the second half as Pittsburgh's NCAA Tournament hopes hung in the balance. When Syracuse tied the score, James Robinson knew "it was no time to panic."