Exit Becks: David Beckham retiring at season's end

FILE - In this June 2, 2012 file photo, England's David Beckham gestures during a ceremony to honor the five players that have played for England over 100 times each during the international friendly soccer match between England and Belgium at Wembley Stadium in London. Beckham says he is re…

David Beckham

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David Beckham

AP PHOTOS: A look back at Beckham's career

FILE - In this June 2, 2012 file photo, England's David Beckham gestures during a ceremony to honor the five players that have played for England over 100 times each during the international friendly soccer match between England and Belgium at Wembley Stadium in London. Beckham says he is re…

Premier League

Arsenal's Mikel Arteta, below, vies for the ball with Everton's Victor Anichebe during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Everton at the Emirates Stadium in London, Tuesday, April 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

'The lost archive' of Beach Boys is on the auction block

A manuscript of "California Girls" is one of thousands of items that turned up in a Florida storage unit. "We thought it would be a crime to break it up," said Ted Owen, who heads the Fame Bureau, the London-based firm handling the sealed-bid auction, which ends May 15.

'The lost archive' of Beach Boys is on the auction block

This check is believed to be the group's first royalty payment. You can acquire it and all its associated items, but you'll need deep pockets. The collection is expected to fetch millions.

Funeral for Margaret Thatcher

Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, center, waits for the start of the funeral service of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in St. Paul's Cathedral in London, Wednesday, April 17, 2013. Margaret Thatcher, Britain's Iron Lady, was laid to rest Wednesday with a level …

Funeral for Margaret Thatcher

Amanda Thatcher, granddaughter of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, delivers a reading during the funeral service in St Paul's Cathedral in London, Wednesday, April 17, 2013. Margaret Thatcher, Britain's Iron Lady, was laid to rest Wednesday with a level of pomp and protest re…

UK aristocracy still struggles with male line of succession

Timothy Torrington, the 11th Viscount Torrington, stands with a painting of an ancestor. Torrington has no sons so must decide whether a distant male relative will inherit the title.

Queen to attend Thatcher's funeral next Wednesday

A card and flowers are left in tribute for former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher outside her London home. Thatcher will get a high-profile funeral followed by private cremation.

World remembers Margaret Thatcher

A message written on a floral tribute left outside former British Prime Minister Baroness Thatcher's home in London, Tuesday, April, 9, 2013. Margaret Thatcher, the combative "Iron Lady" who infuriated European allies, found a fellow believer in former US President Ronald Reagan and transfor…

World remembers Margaret Thatcher

Well wishers gather to leave floral tributes outside former British Prime Minister Baroness Thatcher's home in London, Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Margaret Thatcher, the combative "Iron Lady" who infuriated European allies, found a fellow believer in former US President Ronald Reagan and transfo…

World remembers Margaret Thatcher

A card is left on a floral tribute outside former British Prime Minister Baroness Thatcher's home in London, Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Margaret Thatcher, the combative "Iron Lady" who infuriated European allies, found a fellow believer in former US President Ronald Reagan and transformed her c…

World remembers Margaret Thatcher

A message written on a floral tribute left outside former British Prime Minister Baroness Thatcher's home in London, Tuesday, April, 9, 2013. Margaret Thatcher, the combative "Iron Lady" who infuriated European allies, found a fellow believer in former US President Ronald Reagan and transfor…

Animal shots of the week

Jae Jae, a male Sumatran Tiger scratches a tree, as the public watch from behind glass, at London Zoo, Wednesday, March 27, 2013. Tiger Territory is a newly opened tiger enclosure designed by keepers and conservationists, the zoo is hoping the Indonesian inspired enclosure with climbing tree…

Animal shots of the week

A wildlife officer watches over three young pelicans after they are released into the lake in St James's Park in London, Tuesday, March 26, 2013. Three Great White Pelicans, a gift from the City of Prague were introduced into the lake after spending 2 months in an enclosure in the park to ge…

Animal shots of the week

Melati a female Sumatran Tiger walks past her frozen pool, at London Zoo, Wednesday, March 27, 2013. Tiger Territory is a newly opened tiger enclosure designed by keepers and conservationists, the zoo is hoping the Indonesian inspired enclosure with climbing trees, a pool for swimming and 2,…

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Actor James Burke-Dunsmore portrays the part of Jesus Christ, during a performance in Trafalgar Square in London, Friday, March 29, 2013. The play called 'The Passion of Jesus' was a free performance depicting the betrayal, capture, trial, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, performed by …

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Actor James Burke-Dunsmore portrays the part of Jesus Christ, during a performance in Trafalgar Square in London, Friday, March 29, 2013. The play called 'The Passion of Jesus' was a free performance depicting the betrayal, capture, trial, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, performed by …

Animal shots of the week

A cat sits on a wall in London, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013. The London zoo is taking stock of an animal you don't often find behind bars, launching what it says is the first interactive map of the British capital’s domestic cats. The zoo said that its interface would allow Londoners to upload s…

Congress considers limits on US use of lethal drones

An unmanned U.S. Predator drone flew over Kandahar Air Field in southern Afghanistan on a moonlit night three years ago.

Photos: Winter weather around the world

Pedestrians shelter from the weather as heavy rain falls in London, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. Snow fell in northern England and a second heavier band will fall over central and eastern England later Monday. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Animal shots of the week

Keeper Jeff Lambert smiles as two leaf insects get close during a photo call for the annual stock take at London Zoo, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013. More than 17,500 animals including birds, fish, mammals, reptiles and amphibians are counted in the annual stock take at the zoo. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wig…

Animal shots of the week

A male jungle nymph sits on a female jungle nymph during a photo call for the annual stock take at London Zoo, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013. More than 17,500 animals including birds, fish, mammals, reptiles and amphibians are counted in the annual stock take at the zoo. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Animal shots of the week

A muddy Bullfrog is inspected during a photo call for the annual stock take at London Zoo, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013. More than 17,500 animals including birds, fish, mammals, reptiles and amphibians are counted in the annual stock take at the zoo. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Animal shots of the week

A Spectacled Owl nips a clipboard during a photo call for the annual stock take at London Zoo, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013. More than 17,500 animals including birds, fish, mammals, reptiles and amphibians are counted in the annual stock take at the zoo. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Animal shots of the week

Kepper Amy Callaghan takes a close look at Jill the Red Kneed Spider during the annual stocktake at London Zoo, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013. More than 17,500 animals including birds, fish, mammals, reptiles and amphibians are counted in the annual stocktake at the zoo. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Animal shots of the week

A meerkat sits on a keepers clipboard during a photo call for the annual stock take at London Zoo, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013. More than 17,500 animals including birds, fish, mammals, reptiles and amphibians are counted in the annual stock take at the zoo. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Los 10 momentos del deporte mundial en 2012

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With new year, a hope for better times

LONDON: It's clear weather in the often-soggy British capital for a fireworks display over Big Ben, which chimed out the last hour of 2012.

New Years around the world

Fireworks explode over Elizabeth Tower housing the Big Ben clock to celebrate the New Year in London, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Animal photos of the week

Lucifer the lion grabs hold of a Christmas present given to him during a media opportunity at London Zoo, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Animal photos of the week

A Squirrel monkey investigates a Christmas stocking, during a media opportunity at London Zoo, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012. The animals at ZSL London Zoo are set to enjoy a wild Christmas this year, with some very merry treats. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Animal photos of the week

Rubi, a lioness licks her lips as she looks at a Christmas present given to her during a media opportunity at London Zoo, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012. The animals at ZSL London Zoo are set to enjoy a wild Christmas this year, with some very merry treats. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Animal photos of the week

Penguins look for fish placed around a Christmas tree during a media opportunity at London Zoo, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012. The animals at ZSL London Zoo are set to enjoy a wild Christmas this year, with some very merry treats. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

A look back at James Bond

From left Ukrainian actress Olga Kurylenko who plays Camille, British actors Daniel Craig who plays James Bond, and Gemma Arterton who plays Agent Fields, pose for photographers at a photo call for the new Bond film, which has now been titled Quantum of Solace, at Pinewood Studios in Bucking…

Celebrities, royalty attend Bond premiere

Britain's Prince of Wales, right, and The Duchess of Cornwall, second right, meet James Bond actor Daniel Craig, left, and Dame Judi Dench, second left, as they arrive to attend the world premiere of the James Bond film, "Skyfall", at the Royal Albert Hall, in London Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012. …

Celebrities, royalty attend Bond premiere

Britain's Duchess of Cornwall, right, talks with James Bond actor Daniel Craig, centre, as Rachel Weisz, left, looks on as she arrives to attend the world premiere of the James Bond film, "Skyfall", at the Royal Albert Hall, in London Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, Pool)

Celeb shots of the week

Singer Rihanna performs with rock band Coldplay during the closing ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics games, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

London Paralympics Opening Ceremony

Britain's flag bearer Wheelchair tennis veteran Peter Norfolk leads the team into the arena during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London, Wednesday Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

London Paralympics Opening Ceremony

A vehicle trailing sparks flies over the arena during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London, Wednesday Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

London Paralympics Opening Ceremony

Performers throng the arena during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London, Wednesday Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

London Paralympics Opening Ceremony

Performers with umbrellas are seen during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London, Wednesday Aug. 29, 2012.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

London Paralympics Opening Ceremony

Britain's flag bearer Wheelchair tennis veteran Peter Norfolk leads the team into the arena during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London, Wednesday Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

London Paralympics Opening Ceremony

North Korea's flagbearer swimmer Ju Song Rim waves as he enters the arena during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London, Wednesday Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

London Paralympics Opening Ceremony

South Africa's flagbearer runner Oscar Pistorius leads his team during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London, Wednesday Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

London Paralympics Opening Ceremony

Brazilian team members react during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London, Wednesday Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

London Paralympics Opening Ceremony

U.S. flagbearer discus thrower Scott Danberg from Cooper City, Fla. leads his team during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London, Wednesday Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

London Paralympics Opening Ceremony

Performers with umbrellas are suspended in the air during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London, Wednesday Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)