CAIRO – Libya’s military spokesman says eight soldiers have been killed during an attack by Islamic militants southwest of the city of Benghazi. Speaking Tuesday, Col. Ahmed al-Mesmari said one soldier is missing and 10 were wounded in the attack early Monday. Al-Mesmari says soldiers fighting for Libya’s internationally recognized …

NEWARK, N.J. – An old United Airlines hangar being demolished at Newark Liberty International Airport has partially collapsed, sending four workers to the hospital. Port Authority of New York and New Jersey spokesman Joe Pentangelo says the collapse occurred early Wednesday afternoon. He says the four workers had injuries that …

UNITED NATIONS – Armed groups in conflict-torn Central African Republic are looting schools, threatening teachers and students, and stealing food and education kits destined for youngsters, an international network of human rights groups said. The Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict said in a new report Thursday that the mostly …

VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Roberto Luongo is still open to a trade no matter how long it takes the Vancouver Canucks to deal him. The star goalie returned to the ice for an informal workout with his Canucks teammates on Friday while facing an uncertain future. Luongo was displaced as …

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Ryan Harrow is learning what it takes to play point guard at Kentucky. The sophomore transfer is being asked to lead — which means being more vocal and more aggressive. Harrow started the season opener against Maryland before missing four games due to an illness and because …

BATON ROUGE, La. – West Virginia coach Mike Carey would like to think the Mountaineers are due for a second-round win in the NCAA tournament. The fact that the Mountaineers have arguably their best team in school history should help when WVU (30-4) takes on LSU (20-12) on Tuesday night. …

DETROIT — The giant purple octopus named “Al” will be ready to make its annual playoff appearance inside Joe Louis Arena, and Detroit Red Wings fans will also be primed for the start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in Hockeytown. The question is, will the Red Wings themselves be ready …

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. – The second round of the RBC Heritage was cut short because of rain Friday, with K.J. Choi shooting a 4-under 67 for a one-stroke lead over Robert Allenby. Allenby was among 65 players left on the course when the storm hit Harbour Town Golf Links. …

OAKLAND, Calif. – David Lee had 25 points and 12 rebounds and the Golden State Warriors held off a late charge in the fourth quarter to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 96-89 on Friday night. Jarrett Jack added 16 points off the bench while Carl Landry had 15 points and 11 …

SAN ANTONIO – About an hour after the season ended, Chris Bosh was standing near the bus ramp from where the Miami Heat would soon depart for the airport and the offseason. Miami’s two-year reign was over. And Bosh almost sounded relieved. The Heat got rolled in the NBA Finals …