MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.—The two Swiss pilots taking turns to fly a solar-powered airplane around the world said yesterday the endeavour is not only a demonstration of the importance of renewable energy but also of the many challenges the human body can endure.
RICHMOND, Va.—Carl Edwards had been grinding for 30 laps yesterday—doing everything he could to catch Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Kyle Busch in a two-way breakaway from the pack at Richmond International Raceway.
When he finally caught him on the last lap, and in the final turn, he had no time to think about what would be the prudent thing to do.
HOUSTON—Stephen Curry sat on the bench with his head in his hands—facing another injury that could derail Golden State’s playoff run.
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Cambodia’s Royal Turtle is nearly extinct, with fewer than 10 left in the wild, because increased sand dredging and illegal clearance of flooded forest have shrunk its habitat, a conservationist group warned Monday.
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Cambodia’s Royal Turtle is nearly extinct, with fewer than 10 left in the wild, because increased sand dredging and illegal clearance of flooded forest have shrunk its habitat, a conservationist group warned Monday.
CHANHASSEN, Minn.—Prince, one of the most inventive and influential musicians of modern times with hits including “Little Red Corvette,” “Let’s Go Crazy,” and “When Doves Cry,” was found dead at his home yesterday in suburban Minneapolis, according to his publicist.
He was 57.
KAPOLEI, Hawaii—A solar plane on an around-the-world journey has reached the point of no return over the Pacific Ocean after departing Hawaii, and now it’s California or bust.
BALTIMORE—After a wild first inning, it appeared as if the Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles finally found their offensive mojo.
But the Jays never added to their early outburst while Baltimore waited until the latter stages before rallying for a 3-2 victory last night.
Manny Machado drove in two runs, including the tie-breaker in the eighth inning.
CINCINNATI—Jake Arrieta of the Chicago Cubs pitched his second no-hitter in a span of 11 regular-season starts—shutting down the Cincinnati Reds in a 16-0 rout last night.
The reigning NL Cy Young winner threw the first no-hitter of the season.
Arrieta (4-0) struck out six, walked four, and allowed only six balls hit out of the infield.
As many as 170 countries are expected to sign the Paris Agreement on climate change Friday as the landmark deal takes a key step toward entering into force years ahead of schedule.
