Authorities in Ohio captured a convicted sex offender Saturday after the remains of six people were found at his home. Anthony Sowell, 50, was caught walking down a Cleveland street just after noon, capping a massive manhunt for him in the area. Sowell initially denied he was the man authorities …

CAIRO – A sharp deterioration in Egypt’s relations with Israel is further complicating Washington’s faltering efforts to move the Middle East peace process forward. The U.S. has long relied on Egypt’s key role as a mediator in the region, most crucially in trying to reconcile rival Palestinian factions. But those …

The owners of a Spanish fishing fleet say one of their boats narrowly escaped a suspected pirate attack off the Seychelles by using radar and quick evasive action. Jose Luis Jauregi, director of Echebastar Fleet, said Friday that the Alakrana tuna fishing ship set sail from the island’s capital, Victoria, …

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida – Bad weather prevented space shuttle Discovery from returning home Thursday and kept its astronauts circling the world for at least an extra day. Mission Control skipped the first landing attempt because of wind and rain. The wind eased but the rain lingered for the second attempt, …

An Arlington Police Department officer has been killed in Dallas on Thursday after becoming involved in a suspected hit-and-run crash, police and reports say. The officer, identified as 24-year veteran Darrin McMichael, was struck along Interstate 20 as he “was heading into work for the day,” according to his department. …

Following the deaths of some 2,900 Moroccans from the recent earthquake that hit Marrakesh, the North African country long known for its breathtaking scenery and popularity with tourists is fighting back as it goes through a major rebuilding process. The powerful earthquake in the high Atlas Mountains that did such …

In a moving scene captured on video, a family was reunited with its youngest member after the little boy spent six months in the hospital for cancer treatment. The Fowlers live in Shelby Township, Michigan, but have been spending time separately from the youngest sibling of all. Beckett Fowler was …

ATHENS, Ga. – Vanderbilt and No. 13 Georgia bring different quarterback questions into Saturday’s game. Vanderbilt freshman Wade Freebeck is expected to make his third start as Patton Robinette misses his second straight game with a concussion. Meanwhile, Georgia coach Mark Richt has fielded questions this week about the possibility …

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Flushing, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – Julio Teheran pitched well into the seventh inning, Andrelton Simmons made at least one game-saving defensive play and the Atlanta Braves held on to beat the New York Mets 3-2 on Wednesday to snap a three-game losing streak. Simmons prevented the tying run from scoring when …