Almost two days into competition at the 2012 Olympics, the U.S. men's basketball team is finally ready to take the court.
The big opening ceremony for the 2012 London Olympics is over and done, so it's time for the real attraction: the games themselves. Olympic schedules can be a little confusing to follow, so we've compiled a guide to some of the biggest events at the games, with a special emphasis on American athletes.
The U.S. men's basketball team is a heavy favorite to repeat as gold medal champions at the 2012 London Olympics.
The USA men's basketball team will wrap up its exhibition schedule on Tuesday afternoon against Spain, with a 4:30 p.m. ET tipoff in Barcelona.
Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) profits are expected to fall precipitously for the second quarter of 2012 compared to the same time last year, largely due to continued losses abroad, particularly in Europe.
Just a week after slipping by Brazil, 80-69 in an exhibition game in Washington, D.C., the Americans had to eke out a win against Argentina, 86-80 on Sunday in Barcelona, Spain.
Evita was also widely admired for her great beauty and fashion style.
Despite some key injuries to the U.S. Men's National Basketball Team, the red, white and blue remain the overwhelming favorites to win the gold medal at the London Olympics.
Seven died and a further 34 were injured in the blast which ripped through the bus in the tourist town of Burgas, Bulgaria.
Israel accused Iran of carrying out a bomb attack that killed six people on a bus carrying Israeli tourists at a Bulgarian airport Wednesday, and vowed a stern response to Iranian terror.
A Jewish human rights group has provided information to Hungarian authorities about a suspected Nazi war criminal, who is currently being investigated for his role in facilitating the murder of hundreds of interned Jews during the World War II.
Precious metals company Hochschild Mining Plc reported a drop in its attributable production of silver equivalent for the second quarter, and said there was an inventory pile-up at its San Jose mine in Argentina due to regulatory changes.
For the first time since the intelligence of men and women were recorded, women have surpassed men in their scores on IQ tests, the Daily Telegraph reported. Women had been lagging behind men by five points for the past 100 years, the Telegraphed added.
The USA Men's Olympic Basketball team hits the hardwood once again, after winning in dominant fashion in their first action of 2012.
Is it safe to travel to Myanmar? Is it ethical to travel to Antarctica? Where can I go in the Middle East where I won't be shot dead on the street? Let's dispel some common fears and misconceptions.
Premier Oil PLC (London: PMO) has agreed to a $1 billion deal to create oil drilling in the UK-controlled Falkland Islands, but its greatest obstacle could be Argentina's government.
The Knicks will match the Rockets four-year, $28.8 million offer sheet for Jeremy Lin.
Francois Hollande, was mocked by his own French media for looking like a ?dwarf? while standing amongst Her Majesty?s Coldstream Guards regiment during his first official visit to London.
Years before leftist Bolivian President Evo Morales was elected to office in 2006, he chaired the country's coca growers union, a post which he was recently re-elected to and has held since 1996.
Two of Argentina's former military dictators have been convicted for their involvement in the state-orchestrated abduction of babies belonging to political dissidents.
Neither sanctuaries nor moratoriums have stopped Japanese crews from killing hundreds of whales every year in the waters surrounding Antarctica.
Reports indicate that Argentina's president is planning to nationalize gambling, one of the country's most treasured pastimes. It's unclear whether this step would be good or bad for the average gambler. But it holds nothing but trouble for Argentina's economy.
