Houston (Texas)
Famed French cave paintings on exhibit in Chicago
Mar 20, 2013 16:59 EDT
Stunning reproductions of the famed cave paintings of Lascaux are being displayed for the first time outside of France at an exhibit in Chicago opening on Wednesday.
Famed French cave paintings on exhibit in Chicago
Mar 19, 2013 22:21 EDT
Stunning reproductions of the famed cave paintings of Lascaux are being displayed for the first time outside of France at an exhibit in Chicago opening on Wednesday.
Heat edges Celtics to stretch win streak
Mar 18, 2013 23:51 EDT
Reigning NBA champion Miami pushed the second-longest win streak in NBA history to 23 games with a 105-103 victory at Boston that gave the historic run its toughest test.
Heat rip Hawks to stretch win streak to 19 games
Mar 12, 2013 23:03 EDT
Dwyane Wade scored 23 points while LeBron James added 15 to spark the defending NBA champion Miami Heat to their 19th consecutive victory in a 99-81 rout of the Atlanta Hawks.
Spain museums adapt to survive budget cuts
Mar 08, 2013 16:13 EST
Spain's top museums are raising entry prices, opening for longer hours and sending works abroad in touring exhibitions in a scramble for new revenue to offset steep government cuts to their budgets.
Nigeria to face Mexico in Houston friendly
Mar 06, 2013 18:28 EST
African champions Nigeria will face Mexico in a high-profile friendly in Houston, Texas, on May 31 as part of their preparations for the Confederations Cup in June.
Apologetic McIlroy vows not to repeat walkoff blunder
Mar 06, 2013 14:33 EST
World No. 1 Rory McIlroy apologized Wednesday for walking off the course in the middle of his second round at last week's PGA Honda Classic, saying he learned from the error and will not do it again.
SpaceX capsule nears ISS for rendezvous on Sunday
Mar 03, 2013 01:56 EST
A privately-owned unmanned US space capsule neared the International Space Station early Sunday, preparing to dock to deliver food, scientific materials and other crucial equipment.
SpaceX's ISS rendezvous set for Sunday
Mar 02, 2013 17:03 EST
SpaceX's unmanned Dragon capsule will dock Sunday with the International Space Station on a mission to deliver food, scientific experiments and other cargo, NASA said.
Ex-Laker star Fisher rejoins Thunder
Feb 25, 2013 17:24 EST
Derek Fisher, who won five NBA titles with the Los Angeles Lakers, has signed a contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder, the club announced on Monday.
Texas executes man for ex-girlfriend's murder
Feb 22, 2013 09:38 EST
Texas executed Thursday a man convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend by throwing gasoline on her and setting her on fire, after the US Supreme Court denied his last appeal, prison authorities said.
Americans frequent victims of 'seafood fraud': report
Feb 21, 2013 16:32 EST
Fish sold in the United States is often deliberately mislabeled, making American consumers the unwitting victims of "widespread seafood fraud," according to a report out Thursday.
NASA briefly loses contact with space station
Feb 19, 2013 13:01 EST
The International Space Station briefly lost contact with ground controllers on Tuesday because of a computer problem, but its commander said the crew was fine, NASA said.
NASA can't talk to space station
Feb 19, 2013 12:23 EST
The International Space Station lost communication with ground controllers on Tuesday but its commander says the crew is fine, NASA said.
Lillard outshines Lin to win NBA Skills Challenge
Feb 16, 2013 22:42 EST
Portland Trail Blazers rookie Damian Lillard captured the NBA Skills Challenge, outclassing Houston's Jeremy Lin and 2012 winner Tony Parker of San Antonio.
Team Chuck rolls over Team Shaq in NBA 'Rising Stars'
Feb 16, 2013 01:40 EST
Denver Nuggets second-year forward Kenneth Faried had 40 points as Team Chuck routed Team Shaq 163-135 in the National Basketball Association's Rising Stars Challenge game.
Brazil legend Schmidt elected to Basketball Hall of Fame
Feb 15, 2013 13:50 EST
Brazilian legend Oscar Schmidt, a three-time Olympic scoring champion and 1980s Italian league star, was among five people announced Friday as 2013 inductees to the Basketball Hall of Fame.
LeBron ends record run but Heat beat Thunder
Feb 15, 2013 02:52 EST
LeBron James powered the Miami Heat to a 110-100 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, but fell just short of extending a record-breaking scoring run.
LeBron ends hot streak, Heat beat Thunder
Feb 15, 2013 01:07 EST
LeBron James powered the Miami Heat to a 110-100 win over Oklahama City on Thursday, but fell just short of extending a record-breaking scoring run.
Lin settling in with Rockets
Feb 14, 2013 15:43 EST
A year after 'Linsanity' gripped New York Knicks fans and propelled NBA break-out star Jeremy Lin to global fame, the modest point guard is enjoying a more subdued yet substantial role with playoff contenders Houston.
