All Stories from August 17, 2016 (Change date)
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Chinese swimmer breaks taboo about 'that time of the month'Aug 17, 2016 7:00 am - Who knew a simple statement about "that time of the month" could cause such a stir? A Chinese Olympic swimmer whose popularity soared during the Rio Games for her animat...
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Germany: Merkel's deputy flips bird at far-right protestersAug 17, 2016 7:00 am - BERLIN (AP) - A top German politician has received applause - and some criticism - after making an unambiguous gesture of distain toward far-right protesters. A video po...
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The Latest: Airstrikes on rebel-held Syrian city kill 17Aug 17, 2016 7:00 am - BEIRUT (AP) - The Latest on the developments in the Syrian civil war, a day after Russia used a base in Iran to launch airstrikes in the Arab country (all times local): ...
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Oft-injured Victor Cruz not giving up on playing for GiantsAug 17, 2016 7:00 am - EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Oft-injured Victor Cruz isn't giving up on his hope to play for the New York Giants. The 29-year-old wide receiver remained optimistic Wedne...
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Barca beats Sevilla 3-0 to win Spanish Super CupAug 17, 2016 7:00 am - BARCELONA, Spain (AP) - Arda Turan scored two goals before Lionel Messi added a third as Barcelona beat Sevilla 3-0 on Wednesday to win the Spanish Super Cup with a 5-0 ...
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Angels' Soto back on disabled listAug 17, 2016 7:00 am - ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Catcher Geovany Soto was placed on the 15-day disabled list by the Los Angeles Angels for the third time this season. Soto was a late scratch from...
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Recent rains increase soil moisture across IllinoisAug 17, 2016 7:00 am - CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Scientists at the University of Illinois say recent rainfall has increased soil moisture significantly in all parts of the state. Jennie Atkins of...
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Man charged in shooting of police officer during chaseAug 17, 2016 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - A man accused of shooting a Chicago police officer following an alleged carjacking has been charged with attempted murder and aggravated battery. Police s...
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Fort Wayne authorities to enforce Indiana curfew lawAug 17, 2016 7:00 am - FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) - Police in Fort Wayne and Allen County say they'll enforce a state curfew law to keep Allen County youths safe and out of trouble. Fort Wayne Poli...
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Britain's track cycling medal haul leaves rivals flummoxedAug 17, 2016 7:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Kristina Vogel proudly watched the German flag rise to the rafters of the Olympic velodrome, her victory in the women's individual sprint a validat...