Clippers try to dig out of 2-0 hole against Spurs

Down 2-0 against the San Antonio Spurs, the Los Angeles Clippers face the tough task of needing two victories at home to keep pace with the NBA's hottest team. Making things worse are injuries to Chris Paul and Blake Griffin that have robbed the superstars of their effectiveness.

Military trainer jet crashes in Calif.; 1 dead
A privately owned jet contracted by the military to play the enemy in training exercises crashed Friday in a Southern California farm field, killing the civilian pilot, authorities said.

In Lingerie wins Grade 2 Black-Eyed Susan

As trainer of the winner and the runner-up in the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, Todd Pletcher enjoyed a double-dose of glee Friday.

Black and white on red

Spanish actress Paz Vega arrives for the screening of "Madagascar 3 Europe's Most Wanted" presented out of competition at the 65th Cannes film festival.

Clemens key accuser: 'I misspoke' about evidence

Roger Clemens' lawyer jabbed his left index finger and hammered away, relentlessly attacking Brian McNamee over his personal life and accusing the government's chief witness of "making up this stuff on the fly." The attorney finally sprung his trap and pointed out what appeared to be a flaw in McNamee's story about the collection of evidence that turned up in a beer can.

France's Hollande sticking to early Afghan pullout

In his first visit to the Oval Office, French President Francois Hollande declared he will withdraw all French combat troops from Afghanistan by year's end, making clear to President Barack Obama the timeline for ending the U.S.-led war will not trump a campaign pledge that helped Hollande gain his new job.

Heat regroup, relax after shocking loss to Pacers

As panic ensued along South Beach and the national scrutiny intensified, the Miami Heat decided to chill out.

NATO protesters occupy Chicago streets

Thousands of NATO protesters took to the streets of Chicago Friday chanting "tax the rich!" and calling for an end to costly wars so governments can focus on providing social services.