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St. Bernard dogs still roam the Swiss Alps as part of this 'living museum' and its breeding program
St. Bernard dogs walk the same mountain paths their ancestors patrolled for hundreds of years at the Great St. Bernard Pass in the Swiss Alps. Down in the valley, Barryland, a museum dedicated to the iconic dogs, celebrates its first…
Block some time out for health screenings
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Since I turned 40, my clinic has been sending me a slew of reminders about men’s health screenings. Are they really necessary?
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England beats Norway and Argentina takes on Switzerland in World Cup quarterfinals, in photos
England advanced to the World Cup semifinals on Saturday, getting two goals from Jude Bellingham to beat Norway 2-1 in Miami Gardens, Florida. In the final quarterfinal match of the tournament, Lionel Messi and Argentina took on Switzerland in Kansas…
One Extraordinary Photo: Red-clad Norway fans who have become a World Cup sensation
One of the most fun aspects of covering a World Cup for AP photojournalist Rebecca Blackwell is witnessing the jovial and inclusive celebrations by fans from so many different countries. The Norway fans are one of the groups that have…
Erling Haaland neutralized by England and subbed off late as Norway's World Cup run ends
Erling Haaland’s day ended earlier than many expected. About 15 minutes later, Norway’s run in the World Cup ended as well. Haaland was a nonfactor for much of his team’s quarterfinal against England on Saturday. Perhaps because of the strain…
England scores in World Cup match with Norway after ball appears to hit camera cable over field
A goal kick in the England-Norway World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday appeared to have been clipped by a cable. Moments later, England's Jude Bellingham scored to tie the match. By rule, if the ball had been seen hitting the cable,…
Bellingham scores twice to lift England past Haaland and Norway 2-1 and into World Cup semifinals
Jude Bellingham scored in extra time to lift England past Norway 2-1 and into the World Cup semifinals for the first time since 2018. Bellingham’s shot in the 93rd was his second of the game. The Real Madrid star is…
SERMON OF THE WEEK: Made for 'more'
People are always in a perilous pursuit for satisfaction.
Conor McGregor confident for rematch with Max Holloway, as the two headline UFC 329 on Saturday
Conor McGregor said he is ready for his return to the Octagon. The 37-year-old Irishman is also convinced he’ll have his way with Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday night. The two…