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There was no immediate word on the total number of casualties or the cause of the blasts.

Adam Silver is the new NBA commissioner as David Stern has stepped down after 30 years.

As part of the move, co-founder Bill Gates may step aside as chairman and be replaced by lead independent director John Thompson.

U.S. growth over the second half of the year came in at a 3.7 percent pace, up sharply from 1.8 percent in the first six months of the year.

The International Biathlon Federation made the news public just one week before the Sochi Games.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA) will be the parent company of the new group and will be registered in the Netherlands.

Haggling over Google's business practices nearing an end in EU case, settlement said near.

President Obama spoke about raising the minimum wage, and working with Congress on a number of economic and budget issues.

Apple comes up short on top and bottom lines and shares fall.

Rafael Nadal suffered from back problems against Stanislas Wawrinka at the final of the 2014 Australian Open.

Russell Wilson has proved many doubters wrong in his short NFL career.

More slams and Hall of Fame await Aussie Open winner Li Na, says Chris Evert.

Caterpillar reports strong earnings and says it's seeing signs of a global economic recovery.

Team Rice defeated Team Sanders in Honolulu on Sunday, 22-21.

Stanislas Wawrinka followed his victory over Novak Djokovic with a win over Tomas Berdych.

The firms said that the decision was not final or legally effective until it has been fully reviewed and approved by the SEC.

Roger Federer held off Andy Murray in four sets to set up a semifinal match with Rafael Nadal.

It was the fourth straight quarter IBM missed revenue targets. Shares in IBM fell 3.5 percent to $181.68 in after-hours trade.

The heavily favored Serbian was upset in five sets on Tuesday in the quarterfinals.

On any given day, pollution originating in China can account for a quarter of some kinds of pollution in the western U.S.

Usain Bolt, the world's fastest man, is expected to shine again in the summer.

Hockey superstar Sidney Crosby will be the center of attention for Team Canada at the 2014 Winter Olympics.

Wes Welker, a former Patriots wide receiver, may have got away with an illegal pick play, prompting scorn from Bill Belichick.

The No. 3 seed feel to the Slovakian star following Serena Williams's early exit.

Serena Williams fell to Ana Ivanovic on Sunday in the Australian Open.

Focus shifts to MetLife Stadium with the Super Bowl Sunday set for Feb. 2.

Novak Djokovic, who continues to look like the best favorite to win the Aussie Open, dominated with his serve while thumping Fabio Fognini 6-3 6-0 6-2.

The Russian star was tested in the second set, but held off Alize Corner to move on the Round of 16.

Williams blasted her way into the fourth round in 100-degree heat.