Ecclestone: Race still on unless pulled by Bahrain

Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone said Thursday that the Bahrain Grand Prix will go ahead next week as scheduled — unless national authorities decide to cancel the race.

Grass dismisses Israeli travel ban

Guenter Grass says Israel's decision to bar him from visiting the country because of his poem criticizing the Jewish state reminds him of similar steps that dictatorial governments have taken against him.

Moon countdown: Hours until 1st NASA probe arrives (AP)

AP - NASA is counting down the seconds until its twin spacecraft bound for the moon make back-to-back arrivals over the New Year's weekend.

LeGrand-inspired Rutgers wins Pinstripe Bowl 27-13 (AP)

AP - All year long Eric LeGrand inspired Rutgers from his wheelchair.

Lesnar retires after first-round loss at UFC 141 (AP)

AP - Brock Lesnar took one last kick to his stomach and crumpled at the side of the cage, unable to fight back when Alistair Overeem pounced.