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How are ancient Roman and Mayan buildings still standing? Scientists are unlocking their secrets
NEW YORK (AP) — In the quest to build better for the future, some are looking for answers in the long-ago past. Ancient builders across the world created structures that are still standing today, thousands of years later — from Roman engineers who poured thick concrete sea...
Spain's king begins a new round of talks in search of a candidate to form government
MADRID (AP) — King Felipe VI on Monday began a new round of talks with Spanish political party leaders with a view to choosing the person in the best position to gather enough support in Parliament to form the country's next government. All signs indicate that king will call on...
At least 13 people were killed at a nightclub fire in Spain’s southeastern city of Murcia
MADRID, Spain (AP) — A fire broke out in a nightclub in the southeastern Spanish city of Murcia on Sunday, killing 13 people and injuring several others, authorities said. The fire started around 6 a.m. in the popular Teatre nightclub and quickly tore through the venue, according...
LPGA Tour rookie Hae Ran Ryu leads NW Arkansas Championship
ROGERS, Ark. (AP) — LPGA Tour rookie Hae Ran Ryu shot another bogey-free 7-under 64 to push her lead to two strokes Saturday in the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship, leaving Lexi Thompson six strokes back with a round left. Ryu played her final nine at Pinnacle Country Club in...
Lexi Thompson follows resurgent week at Solheim Cup with a strong start in Arkansas
ROGERS, Ark. (AP) — Lexi Thompson followed a resurgent week at the Solheim Cup with a strong start in the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship. After going 3-1 in Spain in the United States' tie that left the cup in Europe's hands, Thompson shot a 6-under 65 on Friday at Pinnacle...
This could be the solution to growing fears about burnout among soccer's top players
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Less is more. That is the message coming from within soccer at a time when demand for the sport has never been higher. At least, that's the message from those on the front line, who claim they are putting their bodies and minds at risk over the increased...
Spain’s Socialist leader gets a shot at becoming prime minister despite his election defeat
MADRID (AP) — Spain’s acting center-left Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez lost July’s national election but now has a shot at returning to power after the leader of the country’s conservatives failed for a second time Friday to get parliament’s support for a new government. In...
Spanish griffon vultures are released into the wild in Cyprus to replenish the dwindling population
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Wildlife authorities and conservationists in Cyprus on Friday released seven imported griffon vultures to the wild after implanting tracking devices in hopes of ensuring the survival of the birds that are threatened with extinction on the island nation. A...
A new Spanish law strengthens animal rights but exempts bullfights and hunting with dogs
MADRID (AP) — A new animal welfare law that took effect Friday in Spain outlaws the use of animals for recreational activities that cause them pain and suffering but allows bullfights and hunting with dogs. Spain’s first specific animal rights legislation is intended to crack...
Spanish police raid soccer federation as part of probe into Barcelona's payments to referee official
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spanish police raided the offices of the country's soccer federation on Thursday as part of an investigation into the payment of millions of dollars over several years by Barcelona to a former vice president of Spain’s refereeing committee. The Guardia...
