Brit girls aspire to become teachers, vets, boys pop stars, footballers

LONDON - A new UK study has shown that while boys aspire to take up a job that would catapult them to limelight, girls are likely to wish for more caring roles.

US troops who have died while serving in Afghanistan and the Horn of Africa

Army Sgt. Randy M. Haney

When Randy M. Haney got a care package filled with candy while serving in Afghanistan, he wasn’t the one who ate it. He gave it to Afghan children, his mother said.

AP INVESTIGATION: SC’s philandering governor used state planes for personal, political trips

COLUMBIA, S.C. —South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford used state aircraft for personal and political trips, often bringing along his wife and children — contrary to state law regarding official use, an Associated Press investigation has found.

German industrial conglomerate Siemens Q3 net profit down 7 percent to euro1.3 billion

FRANKFURT — German industrial conglomerate Siemens AG said Thursday that net profit for its fiscal third quarter fell 7 percent as the global recession curbed demand for its products, which range from light bulbs to high-speed trains.

From high school lineman to Islamist ‘Sword of God,’ mixed picture emerges of alleged jihadist

RALEIGH, N.C. — When someone in the Raleigh area needed a sheep or goat slaughtered according to Islamic law, Daniel Boyd was the man to see.

FDA warns consumers about using products labeled with steroid or synthetic steroids

The Food and Drug Administration issued a public health advisory Tuesday, warning consumers to stop using products touted as containing steroids or steroid-like substances, many of which are labeled as dietary supplements.

O.J. Simpson files declaration in California court seeking return of items seized in Las Vegas

LOS ANGELES — O.J. Simpson has filed a declaration in Superior Court saying most of the items seized by authorities following a bungled hotel heist that sent him to prison last year are rightfully his and should be returned.

Holtz, Cooper, Aikman enshrined into College Football Hall of Fame

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — The only way Lou Holtz knows how to coach is all out.

Private donors will cover all of Los Angeles’ public costs for Lakers’ victory parade

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa on Tuesday defended the decision to stage a victory parade for the NBA champion Lakers, saying it’s important to celebrate even at a time of high unemployment and home foreclosures.

Proposed holiday for manliness draws thousands of fans, but day is also for stealing kisses

CELESTINE, Ind. — Two Indiana men have declared Monday “National Man Day” only to find there’s already a romantic holiday that falls on that date.

Vedanta group acquires Goa mining company in Rs.17.50 bn deal

PANAJI - Goa’s biggest family-owned mining company, the Dempo group, has sold all its mining assets to Sesa Goa Limited, a majority-owned subsidy of the London-listed Vedanta Resources, for Rs.1,750 crore (Rs.17.50 billion/$368 million) in an all-cash deal.

Real Madrid to offer Ronaldo 200k pounds a week

LONDON - Spanish football giants Real Madrid are prepared to offer Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo 200,000-pounds-a-week to move to the Bernabeu from Manchester United.

Victoria footie club under probe for stripper’s act

MELBOURNE - In the latest sex drama to engulf the sporting world, the Prahran Football Club is under investigation for hiring a stripper to perform for the team minutes before a game.

Bengals to be HBO stars in latest ‘Hard Knocks’ episode, looking to change image as NFL losers

CINCINNATI — The star-crossed Bengals are about to become HBO’s latest stars.

Duke’s Greg Paulus settles on Syracuse, hoping to resume football career

RALEIGH, N.C. — Greg Paulus is returning home to Syracuse to play football.

Duke’s Greg Paulus settles on Syracuse, hoping to resume football career

RALEIGH, N.C. — Greg Paulus is returning home to Syracuse to play football.

Duke’s Greg Paulus settles on Syracuse, hoping to resume football career

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Greg Paulus is returning home to Syracuse to play football.

Texans tackle Okoye leads NFL group on voyage to Africa for educational and medical work

HOUSTON — Amobi Okoye couldn’t take his eyes off the little girl in the colorful dress.

Pitt LB Gunn suspended following nightclub run-in

PITTSBURGH — Pitt senior middle linebacker Adam Gunn has been suspended indefinitely from the football team after being charged with public drunkenness and several other offenses resulting from a dispute outside a Pittsburgh nightclub.

Eagles coach’s oldest son returns to prison following halfway house altercation

PHILADELPHIA — The oldest son of Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid has returned to prison.

Ex-Colts coach Dungy still busy, strong in his convictions after football

INDIANAPOLIS — Tony Dungy is busier than ever, even though he’s no longer coaching the Indianapolis Colts.

Double hand transplant donor’s sibling says brother would be proud, amused at ’stir he caused’

PITTSBURGH — Jeff Keen wanted to help people, perhaps by becoming a nurse or a counselor. He died at 23 and never realized those career ambitions, but, in death, he is helping people through organ donation.

LB Jason Taylor rejoins Miami Dolphins after 1 season with Washington

MIAMI — Jason Taylor’s newest dance step has him back where he started.

Tony Dungy says ex-Falcons QB Michael Vick wants second chance after prison release

INDIANAPOLIS — Former Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy says Michael Vick wants a second chance when he’s out of prison.

AP NewsBreak: LB Jason Taylor rejoins Miami Dolphins after 1 season with Washington

MIAMI — Jason Taylor has rejoined the Miami Dolphins.

Buffalo Bills running back Fred Jackson agrees to contract extension

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills backup running back Fred Jackson has agreed to a contract extension.

Jets re-sign TE Bubba Franks

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Tight end Bubba Frank re-signed with the New York Jets on Tuesday.

High school stadium in Carrollton to host Cowboys team activities, June 15-17 minicamp

IRVING, Texas — Dallas Cowboys team activities will move to a nearby high school stadium as the investigation continues into the collapse of its indoor practice facility.

Dean, Smith, Donnan head College Football Hall of Fame’s divisional class

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — The late Sam Mills, along with former NFL stars Fred Dean and Rod Smith, head the newest divisional class of the College Football Hall of Fame.