Bank of Japan raises interest rate to about 0.5%, citing higher wages and inflation
The Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate to about 0.5% from 0.25% Friday, noting that inflation is holding at a desirable target level.
Tennis Australia warns against competing in Russia after Kokkinakis reportedly played there
Tennis Australia says it has advised its players against competing in Russia following reports that Davis Cup team member Thanasi Kokkinakis featured in an exhibition event ...
Left-hander A.J. Minter and Mets finalize $22 million, 2-year contract
NEW YORK (AP) — Left-hander A.J. Minter and the New York Mets finalized a $22 million, two-year contract on Thursday. NEW YORK (AP) — Left-hander A.J. Minter and the New York Mets finalized a $22 ...
Desruisseaux scores hat trick in Chicoutimi’s 8-1 rout of Saint John
SAINT JOHN, N.B. - Thomas Desruisseaux scored a hat trick to power the Chicoutimi Saguenéens to an 8-1 rout of the Saint John Sea Dogs in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey ...
Indonesia showcases returned artifacts it had sought for decades from the Netherlands
Centuries-old stone Buddha statues and precious jewelries repatriated by the Dutch government to its former colony are on display at Indonesia's National Museum, providing a glimpse ...
Trainer Chad Brown and jockey Flavien Prat are among the winners at horse racing’s Eclipse Awards
Sierra Leone, winner of the Breeders' Cup Classic in November, won 3-year-old male honors at the Eclipse Awards on Thursday night.
Ludvig Aberg, Lanto Griffin share lead after fierce coastal wind interrupts Farmers Insurance Open
Ludvig Aberg and Lanto Griffin shared the lead Thursday at Torrey Pines in the Farmers Insurance Open after ferocious wind forced an 86-minute delay and prevented ...
Utah Republicans take aim at teachers unions amid political clash over education
Utah lawmakers advanced a bill Thursday that experts say would establish one of the most restrictive labor laws in the country as Republicans seek to ...
New residents embrace rural Saskatchewan lifestyle
Shaunavon, known by locals and others as a ‘Boomtown’, has seen fluctuations in population since its inception in 1913, but has maintained relatively steady numbers throughout. At times, the populatio ...
Lauren Betts helps No. 1 UCLA stay unbeaten with 84-66 victory over Rutgers
Lauren Betts had 25 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks to help No. 1 UCLA beat Rutgers 84-66 on Thursday night.
Ellie Kam and Danny O’Shea dazzle in pairs competition to open the US Figure Skating Championships
Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea made a fairly emphatic statement on Thursday night that they belong on the American team for next year's Winter Olympics, putting ...
Here’s what to know about FEMA as Trump talks of overhaul
President Donald Trump this week said he wants to reshape the Federal Emergency Management Agency as the U.S. faces the daunting task of rebuilding after storm damage in the Southeast ...