MADRID — Lawmakers who banned bullfighting in Spain’s Catalonia region this summer voted Wednesday to endorse other traditions that have been criticized as cruel to bulls, such as attaching burning sticks to their horns as they chase human thrill seekers.

Spanish bill: Thou shalt not kill bulls, but attaching burning poles to their horns is OK

Exhibit shows museum visitors the real George Washington, dentures and all

RALEIGH, N.C. — There’s the George Washington made famous in the Gilbert Stuart portrait found in many elementary schools and, in engraved fashion, on the $1-dollar bill: a severe man, whose severity is accentuated by thin, taut lips.

In Philadelphia exhibit, 100 years of warfare through the eyes of US soldiers who were there

SC Sen. leader defends photo in Confederate garb with blacks in clothes reminiscent of slavery

Army officer running 31 miles on 9/11 to honor 10 soldiers he lost during deployment to Iraq

Army major honors fallen soldiers with run on 9/11

Cyrus the Great artifact to go on display in Iran after tussle with British Museum

Cyrus the Great artifact to be displayed in Iran

ArtPrize show and contest back in Grand Rapids Sept. 22-Oct. 10 after crowded ‘09 debut

Grand Rapids, Mich., awaits ArtPrize crowds

New book alleges famed Nazi hunter Simon Wiesenthal worked for Israeli spy agency Mossad

Book says Nazi hunter Wiesenthal worked for Mossad

Ohio killer ends attempt to delay 2nd inmate’s execution for mental disability claim testimony

Ohio killer ends try to stop 2nd inmate execution

Former ICC chief calls for Pakistan team ban, future tours in doubt over betting allegations

Former ICC chief calls for Pakistan team ban

Catch a Wave: Surfing lessons opening new, exciting vistas for children with disabilities

Surf lessons open new vistas for disabled kids

Schiele painting stolen by Nazis from Jewish Austrian is returned to Vienna

Schiele art back in Austria after ownership feud

First family staying in, keeping it low-key during Martha’s Vineyard vacation getaway

American Ballet Theatre to perform in Havana in November, its first visit to Cuba in 50 years

Sacred artifacts returned to Northern Calif tribe in major repatriation

Sacred artifacts returned to Northern Calif. tribe

Boardwalk game in ‘Jersey Shore’ town features Obama, bin Laden, Saddam as targets

In wake of gay marriage decision, debate rages over judge’s personal life, ability to rule

Judge’s personal life debated after gay ruling

Older Gazans recall jobs and friends in Israel while isolation radicalizes the youth

Older Gazans recall Israelis, youth sees only army

Children of 9/11 victims, other teens touched by terror worldwide camp together in Belfast

Kids of 9/11 dead camp with teen victims of terror

North Korea begins massive dance performance as US seeks to cut off NKorea financially

North Korea begins massive dance performance

Hungarian art restitution case puts focus on disputed policies across former Soviet bloc

Eastern Europe under spotlight on art restitution

Mass. Sens. Kerry, Brown smooth over political differences while riding their bikes together

Germany to hold memorial service for victims of Love Parade

Germany: memorial service for Love Parade victims

Pressure builds on German mayor to resign over death of 21 at Love Parade

German rage over festival deaths focuses on mayor

As country mourns, Germany plans memorial for music festival trampling victims

Germany plans memorial for music festival victims

Idaho party to celebrate all things Basque, Jaialdi aims to transcend politics

Idaho party to celebrate all things Basque

Mass. Sen. Kerry docks family’s new $7M yacht in Rhode Island, saving $500,000 in taxes

North Korea to hold massive dance-and-tumbling extravaganza amid tensions with South Korea

North Korea to stage massive dance spectacle

12-year dispute over ‘Portrait of Wally’ ends with acknowledgement it was stolen by Nazi agent

NY stolen art fight ends in $19 million settlement

On his 88th birthday, ex-Sen. George McGovern celebrates by making skydive in Florida

Ex-Sen. McGovern celebrates birthday with skydive

Golf carts taking off in Colorado town after ordinance makes them street-legal

Golf carts all the rage in Lyons, Colo.

LYONS, Colo. — One Colorado town is starting to look a bit like a Florida golf resort.

Iroquois lacrosse team stuck in NY, seeks permission to go to UK for Game 2 of tournament

Iroquois lacrosse team stuck in NY ahead of Game 2

3 injured including a goring in running of the bulls at Pamplona’s San Fermin festival

3 injured in Spain’s running of the bulls

PAMPLONA, Spain — A man was gored in an arm and two others were injured in a fast-paced penultimate running of the bulls at Spain’s San Fermin festival Tuesday, officials said.

1 person gored in rapid running of the bulls at Spain’s San Fermin festival

1 person gored Spain’s bull run

PAMPLONA, Spain — A man was gored in the arm in a tense, fast-paced penultimate running of the bulls at Spain’s San Fermin festival, officials said Tuesday.

Commission recommends return of 4 paintings owned by Austrian foundation

Austrian panel recommends return of 4 works

NC lawmakers approve ban on Internet sweepstakes, sending bill to Gov. Perdue’s desk

NC Legislature passes ban on Internet sweepstakes

US celebrates its 234th Independence Day with fireworks and festivals, hot dogs and heat

President Barack Obama speaks briefly on Afghanistan

For much-maligned “Silent Cal” Coolidge: A July 4 birthday, a new museum and new respect

Calvin Coolidge, born July 4: Hero to tea partiers

Collector Charles Saatchi to donate 200 artworks and his modern art gallery to Britain

Saatchi donates 200 artworks, gallery to UK

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