Belmont Stakes 2014: Tonalist Wins, Denying California Chrome the Triple Crown

Belmont Stakes 2014: Tonalist Wins, Denying California Chrome the Triple Crown
As Bowe Bergdahl Heals, Details Emerge of His Captivity
Books of The Times: Hillary Clinton’s Book ‘Hard Choices’ Portrays a Tested Policy Wonk
Tracy Morgan Critically Hurt in New Jersey Car Crash
Nigerian Newspaper Says Army Blocked Distribution
Somali Pirates Release Sailors
Across Iraq, Insurgents Show Reach in Attacks
Resurgent Maria Sharapova Holds Off Simona Halep to Win French Open
For Afghan Lovers, Joy Is Brief, Ending in Arrest
U.S. Crew in Honduras on River Project Is Jailed
Britain Frees Pakistani in Inquiry
Indians Riot Over Power Cuts During Heat Wave
With Nuclear Talks Sputtering, U.S. and Iran Plan Meeting
US Reassembles Key Officials for Iran Nuke Talks
Iraq Militants Storm University and Seize Students
Tracy Morgan in Intensive Care After 6-Car Crash
British Police Release Pakistani Politician as Investigations Continue
Quick Feet, Slowed Down
On Horse Racing: Belmont Stakes Fans Hope for Overdue Triple Crown

Posted: 07 Jun 2014 06:50 PM PDT

Tonalist won the 146th running of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, denying California Chrome his shot at becoming the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978.

As Bowe Bergdahl Heals, Details Emerge of His Captivity

Posted: 07 Jun 2014 06:15 PM PDT

Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl told medical officials he was locked in a metal cage in total darkness for weeks at a time as punishment for trying to escape, according to American officials who have been briefed on his condition.

Books of The Times: Hillary Clinton’s Book ‘Hard Choices’ Portrays a Tested Policy Wonk

Posted: 07 Jun 2014 05:34 PM PDT

"Hard Choices" is a statesmanlike document intended to attest to Mrs. Clinton's wide-ranging experience on national security and on foreign policy.

Tracy Morgan Critically Hurt in New Jersey Car Crash

Posted: 07 Jun 2014 04:41 PM PDT

Mr. Morgan, a former "Saturday Night Live" and "30 Rock" cast member, was in an accident on the New Jersey Turnpike early Saturday that killed one person, the police said. A truck driver was charged in the crash.

Nigerian Newspaper Says Army Blocked Distribution

Posted: 07 Jun 2014 01:32 PM PDT

The newspaper, Weekly Trust, said soldiers raided its work sites just days after it published an article that accused army generals of corruption.

Somali Pirates Release Sailors

Posted: 07 Jun 2014 01:31 PM PDT

Details of how the 11 men were freed were not available, but no ransom is believed to have been paid.

Across Iraq, Insurgents Show Reach in Attacks

Posted: 07 Jun 2014 01:12 PM PDT

Militants stormed the grounds of a university in Ramadi, briefly holding some students hostage, officials said.

Resurgent Maria Sharapova Holds Off Simona Halep to Win French Open

Posted: 07 Jun 2014 01:08 PM PDT

Sharapova of Russia won her second French Open on Saturday with a 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-4 victory against Halep of Romania.

For Afghan Lovers, Joy Is Brief, Ending in Arrest

Posted: 07 Jun 2014 11:11 AM PDT

Mohammad Ali, 21, was captured by his male in-laws and dragged to a police station, where he was accused of kidnapping his wife, Zakia, 18, whom he had married for love.

U.S. Crew in Honduras on River Project Is Jailed

Posted: 07 Jun 2014 10:18 AM PDT

A salvage company has a contract to dredge the Patuca River and raise valuable mahogany and cedar logs, but weapons on the company ship mean time in jail.

Britain Frees Pakistani in Inquiry

Posted: 07 Jun 2014 09:53 AM PDT

Altaf Hussain, the leader of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement, was released on bail four days after his arrest in Britain on allegations of money laundering.

Indians Riot Over Power Cuts During Heat Wave

Posted: 07 Jun 2014 09:11 AM PDT

With temperatures soaring to 117 degrees Fahrenheit, thousands in northern India stormed electricity substations and took power company officials hostage.

With Nuclear Talks Sputtering, U.S. and Iran Plan Meeting

Posted: 07 Jun 2014 09:07 AM PDT

A session with American and Iranian delegations in Geneva this week is intended to breathe life into multilateral negotiations over Iran's nuclear program.

US Reassembles Key Officials for Iran Nuke Talks

Posted: 07 Jun 2014 07:28 AM PDT

The U.S. is reassembling key members of the diplomatic team that held secret negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program, leading to a breakthrough agreement, and sending them to Geneva for direct talks with representatives from Tehran in hopes of making progress toward a comprehensive final deal.

Iraq Militants Storm University and Seize Students

Posted: 07 Jun 2014 05:04 AM PDT

Militants stormed a university filled with hundreds of students in Iraq's restive Anbar province Saturday, briefly taking students hostage before withdrawing from the school amid gunfire, officials and witnesses said. Meanwhile, fighting in a northern city killed 21 police officers and 38 militants, authorities said.

Tracy Morgan in Intensive Care After 6-Car Crash

Posted: 07 Jun 2014 04:31 AM PDT

Mr. Morgan, the former "Saturday Night Live" and "30 Rock" cast member, was involved in a six-vehicle accident on the New Jersey Turnpike early Saturday, state police said.

British Police Release Pakistani Politician as Investigations Continue

Posted: 07 Jun 2014 02:28 AM PDT

British police have released exiled Pakistani politician Altaf Hussain on bail following his arrest four days ago which sent Pakistan's largest city Karachi into lockdown.

Quick Feet, Slowed Down

Posted: 06 Jun 2014 07:33 PM PDT

How three World Cup stars do what they do best: Neymar da Silva Santos Jr., Andrés Iniesta and Cristiano Ronaldo, as seen in slow motion.

On Horse Racing: Belmont Stakes Fans Hope for Overdue Triple Crown

Posted: 06 Jun 2014 06:26 PM PDT

Nearly four decades ago, Richard Migliore saw back-to-back Triple Crowns as a teenage exercise rider. He and many other fans are hoping to feel that magic again at Belmont Park on Saturday.