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$3 billion deal with UK gets Australia closer to having a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines
SYDNEY (AP) — Australia is set to provide 4.6 billion Australian dollars ($3 billion) to British industry to support the construction of nuclear-powered submarines and ensure its new fleet arrives on time, the two countries said Friday.The announcement came a day after the two countries signed a defense and security pact to better meet challenges
Celtics acquire Xavier Tillman from Grizzlies for Lamar Stevens, pair of 2nd-round picks
BOSTON (AP) — The NBA-leading Boston Celtics added some depth at center on Wednesday, acquiring big man Xavier Tillman from the Grizzlies in exchange for forward Lamar Stevens and two future second-round draft picks.With the deal Boston adds some depth in the frontcourt behind 7-footer Kristaps Porzingis, who has struggled with durability, and 37-year-old veteran
Freed Israeli hostage says she met a Hamas leader in a tunnel, where she was kept in dire conditions | AP News
JERUSALEM (AP) — A 72-year-old Israeli woman held captive by Hamas militants for nearly 50 days told an Israeli TV channel Wednesday that she was held at length in a dark, humid tunnel where she met a Hamas leader and helped pass the time with an informal lecture series by her knowledgeable fellow hostages.Adina Moshe
Warriors star Draymond Green suspended indefinitely by NBA | AP News
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was suspended indefinitely by the NBA on Wednesday, less than 24 hours after he hit Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic in the face and received a Flagrant 2 foul and ejection.The league said the penalty handed down by operations chief Joe Dumars begins immediately. This