Новости за 05.10.2017

Major League Baseball may have another issue with smartwatches on its hands.

Researchers have identified several new traits in modern humans that are influenced by Neandertal genes.

Pennsylvania Rep. Tim Murphy, a lawmaker accused of pressuring a lover to have an abortion, resigned from Congress, House Speaker Paul Ryan announced Thursday.

Concerns about the safety of energy drinks prompted a recent study to find intervention strategies targeted at young people to reduce consumption of the drinks.

Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski has the most goals in the history of Polish soccer after netting a hat-trick.

A federal judge ordered the release of former U.S. Rep. William Jefferson, D-La., from prison after tossing seven of 11 charges for which he was convicted.

Tyrese Gibson blamed co-star Dwayne Johnson for the delayed release of "Fast and Furious 9".

Washington Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg will start Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the visiting Chicago Cubs, manager Dusty Baker announced on Thursday.

Britain's Ministry of Defense has amended its Maritime Support Delivery Framework contract with BAE systems to include Queen Elizabeth II carriers.

Top-seeded Rafael Nadal had an easy time Thursday in advancing to the quarterfinals of the China Open in Beijing.

A man in Texas is looking to pass on his unique collection of toilet seat art which he's created for about half a century.

With the retirement of Dale Earnhardt Jr. next season, there won't be a member of his family at the front of the field in NASCAR's premier Cup series for the first time since Dale Earnhardt Sr. was a rookie in 1979.

Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell agreed to a four-year, $42 million contract with the club on Thursday, according to published reports.

Thursday's evening sky will feature a 'harvest' moon, the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox. This year, the equinox fell on Sept. 22.

A driver on an Australian road was forced to stop when a pair of kangaroos chose the street as the arena for a round of fisticuffs.

The NRA said the ATF should review whether federal law allows the use of bump stocks, devices that allow the rapid firing of a semi-automatic weapon.

Quarterback Cam Newton has lost his endorsement with Dannon after making a "sexist" comment in his Wednesday press conference.

A shocked visitor to an Australian mall captured video of a large snake slithering around inside the parking garage.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Iman Shumpert is expected to be sidelined seven to 10 days with a sprained left foot, the team announced Thursday.

The Atlanta Braves exercised their 2018 contract option on manager Brian Snitker, the team announced Thursday.

San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy will undergo a procedure to correct an irregular heartbeat next week in San Diego.

Jessica Chastain stars as the leader of an illegal high-stakes poker ring in the newest trailer for "Molly's Game."

Tropical Storm Nate will pass over Nicaragua and Honduras before hitting the U.S. Gulf Coast as a hurricane this weekend, forecasters said Thursday.

An incredulous driver on a Florida road captured video of a large ladder atop a car being held in place by the hands of passengers.

HOUSTON -- While all eyes will focus on Astros right-hander Justin Verlander when he takes the mound on Thursday in Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Boston Red Sox at Minute Maid Park, what makes Houston a viable World Series threat is the offense set to support its new ace.