Around 80 migrants rescued in English Channel after making risky crossing from France in small boat

LONDON (AP) — Around 80 migrants were rescued at sea by British authorities on Thursday after a small boat got into difficulty while crossing the English Channel from France. The coastguard confirmed that it scrambled two helicopters after the incident while the Royal National...

Movie Review: Daisy Ridley shines in inspirational swimming pic ‘Young Woman and the Sea’

In August 1926, a 19-year-old New Yorker named Trudy Ederle became the first woman to swim the English Channel. Only five men had finished the 21-mile trek from Cape Gris-Nez in France to Kingsdown Beach in England before — a harrowing journey through frigid waters, unpredictable tides, currents...

U.S. Sailing drops federal lawsuit in settlement with Paul Cayard and America One Racing

SAN DIEGO (AP) — U.S. Sailing has settled its federal lawsuit against veteran sailor and executive Paul Cayard and the America One Racing foundation, the sport's governing body announced on Wednesday. Dropping the lawsuit removes a major distraction that had overshadowed the...

At least 5 people, including a child, have died while crossing the English Channel, according to French media reports

PARIS (AP) — At least 5 people, including a child, have died while crossing the English Channel, according to French media reports.