Facebook, in a rare move, is expected to reverse itself Wednesday on changes to privacy settings after sustained backlash from users worried about how their private information is being used.
The Alaotra Grebe, a small diving bird native to Madagascar has been officially classified extinct, according to a leading bird conservation organization.
One of two gay men jailed in Malawi after they got engaged has been transferred to another prison, a human rights campaigner and gay rights activist said Wednesday.
Vienna, the Austrian capital renowned for its music and architecture, has the best quality of life of any city in the world, according to results of a survey released Wednesday.
5/26/10, Chicago Couple Found Buried Alive Under Mounds of Trash»»
Fire crews investigating a mysterious stench uncovered a severe case of hoarding when they found an elderly couple buried alive under mounds of garbage in their Chicago home, authorities said Tuesday.
5/26/10, 2014 Super Bowl: NY/NJ wins bid to host game»»
The New Meadowlands Stadium, the $1.6 billion jewel co-owned by the New York Giants and New York Jets, will host the 2014 Super Bowl, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced Tuesday at the league's spring meeting. Read more..
5/26/10, Suns even up West finals series against Lakers»»
Channing Frye broke out of a horrendous shooting slump by making four 3-pointers for 14 points, and the Suns pulled away in the fourth quarter for the second game in a row to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 115-106 on Tuesday night. Read more..
5/26/10, 2010 French Open: Venus Williams reaches third round»»
When the ball rebounded off the net back to Venus Williams, she tried hitting it twice in a row. Usually once was enough. Read more..
5/26/10, USA Swimming releases list of banned coaches»»
USA Swimming has responded to a sexual abuse scandal by releasing a list of 46 coaches who have received lifetime bans or permanently quit the organization, including former national team director Everett Uchiyama. Read more..
5/26/10, Phil Jackson shuts down Chicago Bulls return, intrigued by New Jersey Nets»»
Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson, meeting with reporters before Game 4 of the Western Conference finals, announced Tuesday night that he has no interest in a second stint coaching the Chicago Bulls. Read more..
5/26/10, Tiger Woods commits to Champions Challenge before British Open»»
Tiger Woods will participate in the four-hole Champions Challenge at St. Andrews, along with 27 other past winners of the Open Championship, in a competition that will take place the day before the Open starts. Read more..
5/26/10, Tampa Bay Rays' Joe Maddon, Carl Crawford ejected for arguing strike in fifth»»
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Tampa Bay's Carl Crawford and Joe Maddon were ejected during the fifth inning of Tuesday night's game against Boston for arguing about a pitch that plate umpire Bob Davidson called a strike. Read more..
5/26/10, Jared Allen of Minnesota Vikings trims trademark mullet for 'love'»»
Jared Allen's trademark mullet is no more ... at least for now. Read more..
5/26/10, 2010 World Cup: Diego Maradona will run naked through Buenos Aries if Argentina wins World Cup»»
Diego Maradona has promised to run naked through the center of Buenos Aires if Argentina wins the World Cup. Read more..
5/25/10, NFL tables vote on change to regular-season overtime rule»»
The NFL isn't ready to expand the new overtime rule to the regular season. Read more..
5/25/10, Michigan punishes itself for breaking rules»»
The University of Michigan on Tuesday admitted to a series of violations in its storied football program, but insisted the problems related to practice time and the activities of graduate assistants were not enough to warrant major punishment. Read more..
5/25/10, Steve Yzerman named Tampa Bay Lightning general manager»»
The Tampa Bay Lightning have hired Steve Yzerman as the next general manager. Read more..
5/26/10, U.S. sloppy in loss to Czechs in World Cup warmup»»
The Czech Republic exposed the United States' defensive deficiencies time and again, taking advantage of sloppy play in a 4-2 victory Tuesday in the first of three World Cup warmup matches for the Americans. Read more..
5/25/10, David, Travis Wear transferring to UCLA Bruins»»
Freshman twins David Wear and Travis Wear, who recently left North Carolina Tar Heels, are transferring to UCLA Bruins and sent in signed paperwork this morning, their mother confirmed to ESPN.com. Read more..
5/26/10, Source: Houston Astros aren't looking to move Roy Oswalt right now»»
Los Angeles Dodgers aren't in talks for Houston Astros' Roy Oswalt. Read more..
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