LAHORE, Pakistan – A Pakistani paramilitary force says a delegation of border officers has left for New Delhi to take up the issue of cease-fire violations with Indian authorities. Wednesday’s statement from the paramilitary force says the 16-man team, led by an army major general, also has delegates from the …

The Swedish military is investigating video footage that appears to show the wreckage of a Russian submarine off the country’s eastern coast. Sky News reports that video of the 66-foot vessel was shot by a private company, Ocean X Team. The company said on its website that it was unclear …

DOVER, N.H. – The federal government says it can take the New England cottontail rabbit off the list of species under consideration for special protection, thanks to conservation efforts. The Department of the Interior made the announcement Friday at a farm in Dover, New Hampshire. The small brown rabbit has …

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Melo Trimble kept Maryland within striking distance with his slashing layups and ability to get to the foul line. When the game was on the line, it was time for Dez Wells to shine. The gritty guard scored all but two of his 14 points in …

LANDOVER, Md. – Louis Van Gaal said Manchester United’s performance in Tuesday night’s scoreless draw against Inter Milan was better than each of his team’s previous preseason games. It was a revealing comment when it comes to the coach’s priorities. Darren Fletcher converted the decisive fifth penalty opportunity in Manchester …

SAN ANTONIO – The Spurs beat the Heat. Miami couldn’t beat the heat. And there was the story of Game 1 of the NBA Finals. With LeBron James unable to play in the final 3:59 because of cramps, and on a night where an air conditioning failure inside San Antonio’s …

ANAHEIM, California (Reuters) – Anaheim Ducks winger Corey Perry smashed a hat-trick to become the first player to reach 50 goals in the NHL this season in a 6-2 thrashing of the San Jose Sharks. Perry scored his milestone goal in the second period from the top of the crease, …

COMMISSIONER BETTMAN: Good afternoon, everyone. First I’d like to begin by conveying my and the league’s condolences to the family of Rick Martin on his untimely passing. With respect to this morning’s session of the general managers, let me give you an update. I think you’ve heard from some of …

OKLAHOMA CITY – Russell Westbrook scored 38 points and made three free throws with 6.4 seconds remaining, and the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a seven-point deficit in the final 50 seconds to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 105-104 on Tuesday night to go up 3-2 in the Western Conference semifinals. …

Tourists visiting Cancún and Mexico’s Riviera Maya this summer are being greeted not just with ocean breezes and poolside cocktails, but by heavily armed patrols. In response to escalating cartel violence and crimes against travelers, the Mexican government has deployed more than 7,000 troops and security personnel to safeguard the …