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World War II-era plane crashes at small AZ airport
Authorities say a World War II-era plane has crashed at a small airport in suburban Phoenix, prompting an evacuation of parts of the airport.
World backgammon champion Tim Holland dies at 79
Tim Holland, a world backgammon champion who was one of the most prominent competitors in the game's modern heyday, has died. He was 79.
Hingis to face Serena in World Team Tennis
Martina Hingis will face top-ranked Serena Williams and two former No. 1 players in World Team Tennis competition. The WTT announced its 10-team schedule on Thursday. Hingis will play for the New York Buzz and face Serena on July 9 at the Glens Falls Civic Center. Hingis is a five-time Grand Slam singles champion and the youngest woman to be ranked No.
Vonn crashes, will still ski for World Cup crown
GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) -- Lindsey Vonn crashed and bruised her right knee during the World Cup giant slalom Thursday, but is expected to compete Friday in the super-G in an attempt to win her third straight overall title.
Honduras schedules 3 World Cup warmups
Honduras will play Azerbaijan, Belarus and Romania in World Cup warmups. Honduras coach Reinaldo Rueda said Thursday that contracts had been signed for the three games and that officials were negotiating for a match against fellow World Cup qualifier North Korea. Preparing for their first World Cup since 1982, the Catrachos will play Azerbaijan in Austria on May 27, Belarus on June 2 and Romania ...
'World's oldest' whisky unveiled in Scotland
A Scottish whisky firm on Thursday unveiled bottles of what it claims is the oldest single malt whisky in the world, having spent the best part of a century inside an oak barrel.
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