Annotated 'Harry Potter' 1st edition on auction

Sotheby's director of the department of printed books and manuscripts Dr Philip Errington poses for photographers with a first edition copy of the first Harry Potter book "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" containing annotations and illustrations by author J.K. Rowling, during a phot…

Annotated 'Harry Potter' 1st edition on auction

Sotheby's director of the department of printed books and manuscripts Dr Philip Errington poses for photographers with a first edition copy of the first Harry Potter book "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" containing annotations and illustrations by author J.K. Rowling, during a phot…

Measles surges in UK years after flawed research

In this photo taken on Thursday, May 9 2013, Ellen Christensen poses for a photograph with her six-week-old son Remy at the Ann Tayler Children Centre in east London. More than a decade ago, British parents refused to give measles shots to at least a million children because of a vaccine sca…

Measles surges in UK years after vaccine scare

In this photo taken on Thursday, May 9 2013, Ellen Christensen poses for a photograph with her six-week-old son Remy at the Ann Tayler Children Centre in east London. More than a decade ago, British parents refused to give measles shots to at least a million children because of a vaccine sca…

PSG president wants to keep working with Beckham

ARCHIVO - En esta foto del 25 de junio de 2006, el inglés David Beckham celebra tras anotar el gol de apertura durante la Ronda del décimo sexto partido de la Copa del Mundo contra Ecuador en Stuttgart, Alemania. (Foto de AP/Matt Dunham, Archivo)

Exit Becks: David Beckham retiring at season's end

FILE - In this June 25, 2006 file photo, England's David Beckham celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Round of 16 World Cup soccer match against Ecuador in Stuttgart, Germany. Beckham says he is retiring from soccer at the end of the season. The 38-year-old Beckham recently w…

Soccer: Beckham to call it quits, 'leaving as a champion'

David Beckham, who made 115 appearances for England, will end his career with two final games for Paris Saint-Germain.

Column: Love or hate Beckham, he can't be ignored

FILE - In this July 1, 2006, file photo, England's David Beckham reacts on the sideline during a quarterfinal World Cup soccer match against Portugal in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. The 38-year-old midfielder, who recently won a league title in a fourth country with Paris Saint-Germain, said Thur…

David Beckham

FILE - In this June 25, 2006 file photo, England's David Beckham celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Round of 16 World Cup soccer match against Ecuador in Stuttgart, Germany. Beckham says he is retiring from soccer at the end of the season. The 38-year-old Beckham recently w…

David Beckham

AP PHOTOS: A look back at Beckham's career

FILE - In this June 25, 2006 file photo, England's David Beckham celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Round of 16 World Cup soccer match against Ecuador in Stuttgart, Germany. Beckham says he is retiring from soccer at the end of the season. The 38-year-old Beckham recently w…

Ivanovic header gives Chelsea 2-1 win over Benfica

Chelsea's Frank Lampard smiles lifting team's trophy after the Europa League final soccer match between Benfica and Chelsea at ArenA stadium in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Wednesday May 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Ivanovic header gives Chelsea 2-1 win over Benfica

Chelsea's Frank Lampard, left, and Ashley Cole react with their trophy after the Europa League final soccer match between Benfica and Chelsea at ArenA stadium in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Wednesday May 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Ivanovic header gives Chelsea 2-1 win over Benfica

Chelsea players celebrate with their trophy after the Europa League final soccer match between Benfica and Chelsea at ArenA stadium in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Wednesday May 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Ivanovic header gives Chelsea 2-1 win over Benfica

Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic, from Serbia, scores team's victory goal during the Europa League final soccer match between Benfica and Chelsea at ArenA stadium in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Wednesday May 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Ivanovic header gives Chelsea 2-1 win over Benfica

Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic, from Serbia, scores team's victory goal during the Europa League final soccer match between Benfica and Chelsea at ArenA stadium in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Wednesday May 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Ivanovic header gives Chelsea 2-1 win over Benfica

Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic, from Serbia, reacts after scoring team's victory goal during the Europa League final soccer match between Benfica and Chelsea at ArenA stadium in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Wednesday May 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Ivanovic header gives Chelsea 2-1 win over Benfica

Benfica's goalkeeper Artur Moraes, from Brazil, fails to make a save on a shot of Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic, from Serbia, unseen, during the Europa League final soccer match between Benfica and Chelsea at ArenA stadium in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Wednesday May 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Ivanovic header gives Chelsea 2-1 win over Benfica

Chelsea's coach Rafael Benitez, from Spain, left, smiles holding team's trophy after the Europa League final soccer match between Benfica and Chelsea at ArenA stadium in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Wednesday May 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Arizona track and field Greg Hansen: Barrett has a higher calling

UA's Brigetta Barrett, who cleared a personal-best 6-8 to win silver at the London Games, hopes to break the U.S. women's record of 6-8 3/4 after setting the NCAA mark of 6-6 1/4.

Brigetta Barrett

United States' Brigetta Barrett, right, and United States' Chaunte Lowe speak during a women's high jump qualification round during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Man City fires Mancini 1 year after EPL title win

Manchester City's manager Roberto Mancini, left, and Wigan Athletic's manager Roberto Martinez react as they watch their teams play during their English FA Cup final soccer match at Wembley Stadium, London, Saturday, May 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Wigan beats Man City to win FA Cup for first time

Wigan Athletic's chairman Dave Whelan, right, and manager Roberto Martinez celebrate with the trophy after their win against Manchester City at the end of their English FA Cup final soccer match at Wembley Stadium, London, Saturday, May 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Wigan beats Man City to win FA Cup for first time

Wigan Athletic's manager Roberto Martinez lifts up the trophy after their win against Manchester City at the end of their English FA Cup final soccer match at Wembley Stadium, London, Saturday, May 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Wigan beats Man City to win FA Cup for first time

Wigan Athletic's players celebrate with their trophy after their win against Manchester City at the end of their English FA Cup final soccer match at Wembley Stadium, London, Saturday, May 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Wigan beats Man City to win FA Cup for first time

Wigan Athletic's manager Roberto Martinez celebrate their win against Manchester City with his players at the end of their English FA Cup final soccer match at Wembley Stadium, London, Saturday, May 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Wigan beats Man City to win FA Cup for first time

Wigan Athletic's manager Roberto Martinez celebrate their win against Manchester City with his players at the end of their English FA Cup final soccer match at Wembley Stadium, London, Saturday, May 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Wigan beats Man City to win FA Cup for first time

Manchester City's Pablo Zabaleta, right, reacts as he is being shown a red card by referee Andre Marriner after a foul on Wigan Athletic's Callum McManaman during their English FA Cup final soccer match at Wembley Stadium, London, Saturday, May 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Wigan beats Man City to win FA Cup for first time

Manchester City's Pablo Zabaleta, right, reacts as he is being shown a red card by referee Andre Marriner after a foul on Wigan Athletic's Callum McManaman during their English FA Cup final soccer match at Wembley Stadium, London, Saturday, May 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Wigan beats Man City to win FA Cup for first time

Manchester City's Pablo Zabaleta, right, reacts as he is being shown a red card by referee Andre Marriner after a foul on Wigan Athletic's Callum McManaman during their English FA Cup final soccer match at Wembley Stadium, London, Saturday, May 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Wigan beats Man City to win FA Cup for first time

Manchester City's Pablo Zabaleta, right, reacts as he is being shown a red card by referee Andre Marriner after a foul on Wigan Athletic's Callum McManaman during their English FA Cup final soccer match at Wembley Stadium, London, Saturday, May 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

UK gov't agenda focuses on immigration, economy

The helmet of a member of the Household Cavalry regiment, left, obscures his face as he struggles to keep control of his horse before Britain's Queen Elizabeth II left Buckingham Palace in her Irish State Coach, to deliver her speech at the State Opening of Parliament in London, Wednesday, M…

UK gov't agenda to focus on immigration, economy

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II leaves Buckingham Palace in the Irish State Coach, to deliver her speech at the State Opening of Parliament in London, Wednesday, May 8, 2013. The British government says it will announce legislation to tighten immigration rules, reform pensions and reduce red ta…

UK gov't agenda to focus on immigration, economy

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II leaves Buckingham Palace in the Irish State Coach, to deliver her speech at the State Opening of Parliament in London, Wednesday, May 8, 2013. The British government says it will announce legislation to tighten immigration rules, reform pensions and reduce red ta…

UK gov't agenda to focus on immigration, economy

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II leaves Buckingham Palace in the Irish State Coach, to deliver her speech at the State Opening of Parliament in London, Wednesday, May 8, 2013. The British government says it will announce legislation to tighten immigration rules, reform pensions and reduce red ta…

Animal shots of the week

In this Wednesday, March 27, 2013 file photo, Christie's scientific specialist James Hyslop poses for photographs with a sub-fossilized pre-17th century Elephant Bird egg at the auction house's premises in London. A massive partly fossilized egg laid by a now-extinct elephant bird has sold f…

Britain Royal Warner Bros.

Britain's Kate the Duchess of Cambridge stands with her husband Prince William, left, and his brother Prince Harry, right, as they are greeted upon their arrival to attend the inauguration of "Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden" near Watford, approximately 18 miles north west of central London, …

Britain Royal Warner Bros.

Britain's Kate the Duchess of Cambridge stands with her brother-in-law Prince Harry, right, and her husband Prince William, not pictured, as they arrive to attend the inauguration of "Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden" near Watford, approximately 18 miles north west of central London, Friday, A…

Britain Royal Warner Bros.

Britain's Kate the Duchess of Cambridge arrives with her husband Prince William and his brother Prince Harry, both not pictured, to attend the inauguration of "Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden" near Watford, approximately 18 miles north west of central London, Friday, April 26, 2013. As well a…

Britain Royal Warner Bros.

Kate the Duchess of Cambridge, her husband Prince William, not pictured, and his brother Prince Harry, left obscured, speak to people as they leave after attending the inauguration of "Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden" near Watford, approximately 18 miles north west of central London, Friday, …

Britain Royal Warner Bros.

Kate the Duchess of Cambridge, her husband Prince William and his brother Prince Harry, both not pictured, leave after attending the inauguration of "Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden" near Watford, approximately 18 miles north west of central London, Friday, April 26, 2013. As well as attendin…

Britain Royal Warner Bros.

Kate the Duchess of Cambridge, her husband Prince William, not pictured, and his brother Prince Harry, second right obscured, speak to people as they leave after attending the inauguration of "Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden" near Watford, approximately 18 miles north west of central London, …

Britain Royal Warner Bros.

Kate the Duchess of Cambridge, her husband Prince William and his brother Prince Harry, both not pictured, leave after attending the inauguration of "Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden" near Watford, approximately 18 miles north west of central London, Friday, April 26, 2013. As well as attendin…

Premier League

West Ham's Andy Carroll, left, competes for the ball with Manchester United's Nemanja Vidic during the English Premier League soccer match between West Ham and Manchester United at Upton Park stadium in London, Wednesday, April 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Premier League

West Ham's Gary O'Neil, left, competes for the ball with Manchester United's Wayne Rooney, front, during the English Premier League soccer match between West Ham and Manchester United at Upton Park stadium in London, Wednesday, April 17, 2013. Rooney is just of the many top players coached b…

Around the world

A Christie's employee posed in March with a subfossilized pre-17th-century elephant bird egg at the auction house in London. The foot-long, nearly 9-inches-in-diameter egg sold for $102,000 on Wednesday.

Animal shots of the week

Lulu a member of a British police explosive dog search team patrols during the London Marathon in London, Sunday, April 21, 2013. The London Marathon started in defiant mood on a glorious sunny morning Sunday despite concerns raised by the bomb attacks on the Boston Marathon six days ago. Lo…

Funeral for Margaret Thatcher

In this photo taken with a fisheye lens, a Union flag draped coffin bearing the body of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher is carried on a gun carriage drawn by the King's Troop Royal Artillery during her ceremonial funeral procession in London, Wednesday, April 17, 2013. The Ir…

World remembers Margaret Thatcher

A local resident signs a book of condolence for the late former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher at the Finchley and Golders Green Conservative Association in the Finchley area of London, where Thatcher was the local Member of Parliament (MP), Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Queen Elizabeth …

World remembers Margaret Thatcher

A newspaper vendor in a kiosk opposite the Houses of Parliament, arranges British newspapers to be photographed in London, Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Queen Elizabeth II will be among the mourners at the funeral of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher on April 17, officials announced Tuesday.…