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A new study has determined for the first time just how quickly frogs and other amphibians are disappearing around the United States, and the news is not good.The U.S. Geological Study says populations of frogs, salamanders and toads have been vanishing from occupied sites at a rate of 3.7 percent a year.That puts them on a path to disappearing from half the occupied sites nationwide in 20 years.USGS ecologist Michael Adams says the alarming news is that even species thought to be doing OK are declining, though at a slower rate.It has been known that amphibians are in trouble around the world from a killer fungus, habitat loss and a changing climate, but this is the first time that decline has been measured ....
Arizona Cardinals quarterback John Skelton is listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup against the St. Louis Rams as he continues to recover from an ankle injur...
The winner of a roach-eating contest in South Florida died shortly after downing dozens of the live bugs as well as worms, authorities said Monday.About 30 contestan...
A great quarterback can inspire a team to incredible heights in the NFL. Conversely, instability at the sport's most important position can trigger unintended and ve...
The average Canadian individual is now wealthier than the average American.According The Globe & Mail , Canadian households are on average $40,000 richer than Americ...
Six Massachusetts men have pleaded not guilty to felony aggravated assault charges stemming from a brutal beating at a Tim McGraw concert in Mansfield.Police say 19-...
New York City celebrated the opening Thursday of what city officials say is the nation's first full-service senior center designed specifically for the gay community...
An ugly game turned gorgeous in the nick of time for the win-starved Arizona Cardinals.Patrick Peterson returned a punt 99 yards for a touchdown in overtime to give ...
After using four different quarterbacks and going from to-worst a season ago, the Arizona Cardinals feel like they have their man to lead them back to the postseason...
As the lone remaining unbeaten team at the halfway point of this 2011 campaign and the unquestioned midseason Most Valuable Player leading the way, there's little de...
MANSFIELD, Mass. -- Six Massachusetts men have pleaded not guilty to felony aggravated assault charges stemming from a brutal beating at a Tim McGraw concert in Mans...
With some luck and a lot of help from his defense, Max Hall's NFL debut as a starting quarterback was a winner, against the reigning Super Bowl champions no less.The...
Derek Dooley says it's no big deal. His father knows better.So Vince Dooley is sitting this one out.The retired Georgia coach will naturally be cheering for his son ...
The Atlanta Hawks missed 11 of their first 14 shots.They barely missed anything the rest of the game.Josh Smith had 28 points and 12 rebounds, John Jenkins added 21 ...
Carmelo Anthony put on another scoring show, though he didn't have to do it alone.Anthony scored 40 points and the Knicks got key contributions from J.R. Smith and R...
Devin Harris and the Atlanta Hawks picked up right where they left off.Harris scored a season-high 25 points and Josh Smith nearly added a triple-double Monday night...
The Atlanta Hawks have had so many injuries and illnesses that they may not know who will be on the floor until tipoff.They can count on one thing when they're playi...
The University of Georgia has hired a longtime administrator as its president.The Georgia Board of Regents on Monday voted unanimously to hire provost Jere Morehead ...
State officials have announced that University of Georgia provost Jere Morehead has been named the sole finalist for university president.University System of Georgi...
Peyton Manning needs one more win to make his next big statement in the record book — tying John Elway with the second most regular-season wins of any NFL quarterbac...