Climate change could be increasing the tolerance of fungi to warmer temperatures, making them more likely to infect humans, a new study suggests.

A veterinarian in South Africa responded to an unusual call from animal rescuers seeking help removing a leopard from a resident's laundry room.

The Virginia men's basketball team has declined, while the Baylor women's team has accepted a visit to the White House after NCAA tournament title wins.

PHOENIX -- Paul George and the Oklahoma City Thunder have had their way with the Phoenix Suns this season.

The Green Bay Packers scored 34 points in their win over the Atlanta Falcons.

The composition of calcified nodules in eyes have been linked to the progression of age-related macular degeneration in retinas, according to a study.

Top horses from around the world set to contest nine Breeders' Cup races Saturday at Churchill Downs

Volunteer snake handlers responded to a New Jersey woman's home to remove an unusual guest that slithered under her car -- a venomous rattlesnake.

On the eve of possible record-breaking Fourth of July travel, the U.S. Secret Service is warning drivers not to get ripped off by thieves at the gas pump.

Cleveland Indians right-hander Trevor Bauer leads the big leagues with 109.3 pitches per game this season.

In which the UPI Racing Writer attempts to pad the bankroll after winning on the Kentucky Derby and giving back part of the winnings in the Preakness.

The news that President Donald Trump would meet with North Korea's Kim Jong Un in May struck like a veritable thunderbolt on an otherwise unsuspecting day.

Bill Morneau is perhaps an influential figure in Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Cabinet, but he's not conducting himself like most finance ministers.

The Los Angeles Lakers are 0-8 without Lonzo Ball in the lineup, and they won't have their rookie point guard Friday night against the visiting Indiana Pacers at Staples Center.

Classy, grassy races at Santa Anita and the Florida tracks share the spotlight with the youngsters seeking future glory in New Year's weekend Thoroughbred racing.