At least 15 killed, 20 injured in north China coalmine blast

At least 15 people were killed and some 20 injured in an early Saturday morning blast at a coalmine in northern China's Shanxi Province, Xinhua news agency reported.

EAC in Barcelona gathers almost 36,000 spectators on Fri.

The organizing committee of the 2010 European Athletics Championships said 35,890 spectators gathered at the Olympic stadium in Barcelona on Friday, the fourth day of the competitions.

Washington says EU sanctions against Iran have effect on Tehran

Washington believes that new sanctions imposed by the European Union on Iran earlier in the week 'are having an effect on the thinking in Tehran,' a spokesman for the U.S. Department of States said.

Iran to engage all Air Force bases for major drills

Iran's Air Force will engage its all bases for massive week-long drills, which kick off on Saturday.

Final verdict on Black Saturday

REPORT into 2009 Victorian bushfires finds controversial stay and go policy is 'sound'.

Babyland turns against Gillard

FAMILIES don't mind that the PM doesn't have children but they do mind about paid parental leave.

Woman texted pictures of herself dying

DOCTORS told Jo Dowling meningitis rash was just a "minor infection" as her life ebbed away.

Palin wedding plans rocked by rumours

PATERNITY claims force Sarah Palin's daughter to reconsider her reunion with former boyfriend.

Apple's epic fail - the Kiwi iPhone launch

HUNDREDS of New Zealand customers turned away empty-handed after marketing cock-up.

Couple jailed for baby's manslaughter

DAD jailed for not getting help for his newborn son, who died after his mother pushed him from cot.

Property prices post largest fall since 2008

AVERAGE house prices fall for first time in 17 months as rate hikes and affordability start to bite.

Cash flows as hacker hits ATM jackpot

A HACKER has stolen the show at a security conference in the US by forcing ATMs to spit out cash.

Teen 'speeding in car before fatal smash'

A TEENAGER is suspected of speeding in a stolen car seconds before a high-speed crash that killed him and his female passenger.

Violent bullies force girl out of school

TWO years of bullying by a gang of girls has left Cassidy Pratt "the most anxious kid you could meet".

Rams, top pick Bradford agree to $78 million deal

No. 1 overall draft pick Sam Bradford agreed to a six-year, $78 million contract with the St. Louis Rams on Friday night, with $50 million in guaranteed money.

Snooki of 'Jersey Shore' arrested in NJ beach town

"Jersey Shore" cast member Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi has been arrested in the New Jersey beach town where the MTV show is based.

Storm roll past Sky for 13th straight win

Swin Cash had 16 points to lead five players in double figures as the Seattle Storm beat the Chicago Sky 80-60 Friday night for their 13th consecutive win.

Dodgers considering acquiring Cubs LHP Ted Lilly

A person with knowledge of the situation says the Los Angeles Dodgers are exploring a trade with the Chicago Cubs to acquire left-hander Ted Lilly.

Out of pilots, Philippine airline grounds flights

Good morning, passengers, and welcome aboard. We're expecting clear skies today, but we're out of pilots.

Obama calls charges against Rangel 'troubling'

President Barack Obama on Friday called ethics charges against Democratic Rep. Charlie Rangel "very troubling" and said he hopes the longtime lawmaker can end his career with dignity. Several House Democrats went further, flat-out urging the New York congressman to resign.

Explosion at coal mine kills at least 15 in China

An explosion ripped through a workers' dormitory area and killed at least 15 people Saturday at a coal mine in a city in northern China notorious for mining disasters.

Woman with broken leg calls 911; Suspect collapses

Livingston Parish sheriff's deputies arrested a man who passed out while allegedly trying to break into a mobile home where an 82-year-old woman was calling 911, crowbar in hand. Deputies said 24-year-old Derrick Gauthreaux of Denham Springs was checked at a hospital Thursday, then booked into the parish jail on one count of attempted burglary.

Capps picks up save in debut, Twins beat M's 5-3

Matt Capps worked a scoreless ninth inning for a save in his first appearance with the Minnesota Twins, preserving a 5-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night.

Ore. district attorney says no Gore prosecution

Former Vice President Al Gore was cleared Friday of allegations he groped and assaulted a masseuse in a luxury Portland hotel room in 2006, closing a case that could have tarnished the Nobel prize winner's reputation.

Men carry Mexican flags run on field in protest

Two men carrying Mexican flags in protest of Arizona's immigration law ran into the outfield during the seventh inning of the New York Mets' game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night at Citi Field.

Peralta hits 2 HRs in Detroit debut, a 6-5 win

Jhonny Peralta hit two homers in his first game since being traded and the struggling Detroit Tigers withstood a grand slam by David Ortiz in the ninth inning and beat the Boston Red Sox 6-5 on Friday night.

Braves rally for 6-4 win over Reds in 10

Jason Heyward doubled home two runs with two outs in the 10th inning Friday night, rallying the Atlanta Braves to 6-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds that restored a little of their rapidly vanishing lead in the NL East.

Diamondbacks snap 7-game skid, beat Mets 9-6

Kelly Johnson and Miguel Montero homered in a five-run sixth inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks stopped a seven-game losing streak with a 9-6 victory over the New York Mets on Friday night.

White Sox beat A's 6-1 for 12th straight home win

Lucas Harrell pitched six strong innings in his major league debut, Dayan Viciedo had three hits, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Oakland Athletics 6-1 Friday night to get their 12th straight win at home.

Happ wins in Houston debut

J.A. Happ allowed two hits over six innings in his Houston debut and the Astros beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-0 on Friday night.

Hammon leads Silver Stars past Shock

Becky Hammon scored 22 points to lead the San Antonio Silvers to a 101-85 victory over the Tulsa Shock on Friday night.

Berry, Chiefs agree to deal

Eric Berry's tweet was true.

Chavez: Venezuela has deployed troops amid spat

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Friday said he has deployed troops and air units in case of a conflict with neighboring Colombia.

Joyce HR, Davis pitches 7 IP as Rays beat Yanks

Wade Davis shrugged off a rocky start to pitch seven innings and Matt Joyce hit a three-run homer Friday night to lead the surging Tampa Bay Rays over the New York Yankees 3-2.

Pacific military drills coming to a close

International military exercises in the Pacific Ocean are concluding after more than a month of training, tactical coordination and communication between the United States and its allies.

Army: Chemical weapons off Hawaii should stay put

Chemical weapons dumped in deep water five miles south of Pearl Harbor after World War II should remain at the site because moving them could pose more of a threat to people and the environment, the Army said Friday.

Bautista hits grand slam as Blue Jays beat Indians

Jose Bautista hit a grand slam, his major league-leading 31st home run, Fred Lewis added a solo shot and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Cleveland Indians 8-1 on Friday night, their sixth win in seven games.

Liberty beat Sparks 88-79 for 4th win in 5 games

Cappie Pondexter scored 20 points and the New York Liberty beat the struggling Los Angeles Sparks 88-79 Friday night.

McCoughtry leads Dream to 94-82 win over Sun

Angel McCoughtry scored 20 points and the Atlanta Dream used a 25-0 run bridging halftime to beat the Connecticut Sun 94-62 Friday night.