Detroit Lions rookie running back Ameer Abdullah has been the talk of the town ever since summer practices began, but could he be as quick as Barry Sanders? Living up to the hype at least for his ...

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – King Abdullah quickly assumed the Saudi throne Monday after the death of his long-ailing half brother, giving a smooth transition to the leadership of this key U.S. ally and oil ...

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — All of Saudi Arabia seemed to reflect King Abdullah’s quiet transition to power — shopping malls stayed open, oil kept pumping, and the kingdom readied an unmarked grave for its ...