By JIM GOMEZ Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s daughter has registered her candidacy for vice president in next year’s elections and was chosen as the running mate of Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the late dictator’s son, in an alliance that has alarmed activists. Sara Duterte backed out this week from her
Continue Reading By WASBIR HUSSAIN Associated Press GAUHATI, India (AP) — Indian police say at least five Indian soldiers and two civilians have been killed in an ambush by suspected rebels in the northeastern state of Manipur bordering Myanmar. A police officer says rebels on Saturday ambushed a convoy of India’s paramilitary soldiers who were on their
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By Aya Elamroussi, CNN The funeral for one of the youngest victims of last week’s Astroworld Festival was held Saturday morning in Houston, as families and friends remember loved ones who died a week ago at the high-energy music event that turned into a nightmare. Brianna Rodriguez, 16, was one of the nine people who
Continue Reading By Aya Elamroussi, CNN The funeral for one of the youngest victims of last week’s Astroworld Festival was held Saturday morning in Houston, as families and friends remember loved ones who died a week ago at the high-energy music event that turned into a nightmare. Brianna Rodriguez, 16, was one of the nine people who
Continue Reading By Sahar Akbarzai, CNN Students at a Massachusetts high school held a walkout on Friday morning to protest a racist video made by a White student and to demand a change to the “culture of racism” in the school district, a top school official said. “We heard them today,” said Kevin W. Mulvey, who serves
Continue Reading ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s official news agency says an Israeli married couple have been arrested for espionage after taking photographs of the Turkish president’s residence in Istanbul. Anadolu Agency said a Turkish national was also arrested. Police detained them after a tip-off from an employee working in the Camlica radio and television tower on the
Continue Reading PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodia’s Health Ministry says seven laborers have died after drinking alcohol they were given as a disinfectant in a quarantine and mixed it with water and soft drinks. The laborers had returned from Thailand and were placed in a coronavirus quarantine camp in a northwestern province. The Health Ministry says
Continue Reading By Faith Karimi, CNN The Astroworld Festival tragedy has raised questions about crowd safety at large-scale concerts — and how to protect yourself if you find yourself in a crowd surge or stampede. In a perfect world, you shouldn’t have to worry about safety at a concert or festival — you’re there to have fun,
Continue Reading By Angela Dewan, Ivana Kottasová, Amy Cassidy and Ingrid Formanek, CNN India and Iran expressed fierce opposition to the inclusion of fossil fuels in any final agreement at the COP26 climate talks on Saturday, potentially thwarting what would have been a major breakthrough in the history of climate action at the 11th hour. In all
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HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong authorities have declined to renew a visa for a foreign journalist working for The Economist without any explanation. The Economist says Sue-Lin Wong, who is Australian, was based in Hong Kong and covered China and the city. The magazine regretted the decision and urged the government of Hong Kong
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By Katia Hetter, CNN It’s time to be kind. It’s World Kindness Day today, Saturday, November 13. After more than a year of pandemic living, maybe it seems like there is no time to be kind. The world, however, needs your kindness more than ever. People are still dying from Covid-19 and others are hungry
Continue Reading By VANESSA GERA Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish police say the body of a young Syrian man has been found in the woods near the border with Belarus. He is the latest known victim in a political standoff at the European Union’s eastern border. The regime in Minsk has for months been encouraging
Continue Reading By SETH BORENSTEIN and FRANK JORDANS Associated Press GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Almost 200 nations have accepted a compromise deal aimed at keeping a key global warming target alive, but it contained a last-minute change that watered down crucial language about coal. Several countries, including small island states, said they were deeply disappointed by the
Continue Reading By SETH BORENSTEIN and FRANK JORDANS Associated Press GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Almost 200 nations have accepted a compromise deal aimed at keeping a key global warming target alive, but it contained a last-minute change that watered down crucial language about coal. Several countries, including small island states, said they were deeply disappointed by the
Continue Reading KHAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani authorities say a roadside bombing in a district that borders Afghanistan has killed two policemen. The district police chief says they were on security duty near a dam when unknown assailants detonated the bomb remotely, killing both. He says a search for those involved in Saturday’s attack is underway. No
Continue Reading By CARLEY PETESCH Associated Press KEBEMER, Senegal (AP) — The Great Green Wall that was once envisioned as a way for Africa to fight climate change has stalled. The project aimed to plant a 5,000-mile line of trees that would span the entire continent and hold back the Sahara Desert. The trees were supposed to
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For the second time in two weeks, Ian Hershey’s heroics in the kicking game pay off for Highland, as his 41-yard field goal in the final seconds helped the Rams defeat Eagle 29-27 to return to the 5A state championship.
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By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Johnny Juzang scored 25 points and No. 2 UCLA overcame a 10-point, second-half deficit before taking control in overtime to beat fourth-ranked Villanova 86-77. Jules Bernard banked in a jumper that tied it at 67-all with 30 seconds to go to force overtime, when cheering,
Continue Reading PORTLAND, Ore. — Marlon Ruffin had 18 points to lead five Portland State players in double figures as the Vikings easily beat Evergreen State 100-44. James Jean-Marie added 15 points for the Vikings. Gio Nelson chipped in 13, Paris Dawson scored 10 and Hayden Curtiss had 10. Mitch Wetmore led the Geoducks with 12 points.
Continue Reading MORAGA, Calif. — Dan Fotu had 19 points off the bench to lead Saint Mary’s to a 67-58 win over Texas Southern. Joirdon Karl Nicholas led the Tigers with 16 points and seven rebounds.
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The Rigby Trojans are heading back to the 5A championship, and Rigby made it back by winning a triple-overtime thriller Friday night at Meridian 55-49.
Continue Reading KINGSTON, R.I. — Makhi Mitchell recorded 13 points and 18 rebounds to lift Rhode Island to an 83-64 win over Bryant. Charles Pride led the Bulldogs with 25 points.
Continue Reading DOVER, Del. — Gary Briddell had 25 points as Division-III Salisbury got past Delaware State 91-78. Dominik Fragala led the Hornets with a career-high 31 points.
Continue Reading WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Stacy Beckton Jr. had 24 points as American topped William & Mary 74-62. Ben Wight led the Tribe with 14 points.
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Using the National Register of Historic Places database, Stacker analyzed how many historic military sites are located in each state.
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Stacker compiled a list of 50 baby names with holiday meanings.
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Christmas music has a long and storied history beginning centuries ago. The Christmas songs many know by heart have origins rooted in topics like war, religion, social reform, and slavery. Stacker compiled a list and explored their origins of Christmas songs that are over a century old.
Continue ReadingUsing data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Stacker summarized the last 100 hurricane seasons in the Atlantic Basin. Read on to learn which years and storms broke records over the last century.
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Roofstock used 2021 data from Wallethub and the U.S. Census Bureau to determine the real estate property tax rates, median real estate tax payments, and median home prices for every state, and contextualize it with what first-time home buyers need to know about property taxes.
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Pyn looked at the top challenges hybrid offices face as they grapple with the best way to bring employees back to the office.
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America’s wealth gap is wide and getting wider, with the number of billionaires multiplying during the coronavirus pandemic. Stacker takes a look at how we got where we are.
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Assemble used data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Current Population Survey processed by IPUMS to break down how the gender wage gap has changed in 236 different industries. This story breaks down the top-10 industries that have made the most significant gains in closing the gender wage gap since 1995 and explores the different forces that have contributed to the shifts in each industry.
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ManyPets analyzed data from a 2020 survey conducted by TD Ameritrade/Harris Poll to explore how expensive it is to own a cat.
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Stacker brings readers 15 of the most unconventional Christmas albums in the last 50 years. Songs include new material, covers, or completely made-up songs from an alternate universe.
Continue Reading RENO, Nev. — Terrell Brown had 16 points and seven blocks as San Diego topped Nevada 75-68. Warren Washington led the Wolf Pack with 18 points and 10 rebounds.
Continue Reading FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Orlando Robinson had 17 points and 16 rebounds as Fresno State routed Long Island Univeristy 84-60. Jordan Campbell and Isaiah Hill added 15 points each for the Bulldogs (2-0). Ty Flowers had 26 points and seven rebounds for the Sharks (0-2).
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Win or lose, the Blackfoot Broncos left it all on the field Friday night at Sandpoint, but unfortunately, Blackfoot lost to the top-seeded Bulldogs in overtime 29-28.
Continue Reading SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — PJ Pipes hit four 3-pointers and finished with 24 points on 9-of-11 shooting, Jalen Williams scored 19 points and Santa Clara cruised to a 88-72 win over Stanford. The Broncos missed their first three shots as Stanford (1-1) took a 5-0 lead in the first two minutes but Santa Clara
Continue Reading CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Freshman Talia von Oelhoffen had 19 points and five steals and sophomore Taylor Jones and freshman AJ Marotte scored 15 apiece as No. 14 Oregon State opened its season with an 82-52 victory over Loyola Marymount in nonconference play. The Beavers took control in the second quarter, using a 12-2 run
Continue Reading By STEVE MIMS Associated Press EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Eric Williams Jr. had 19 points and five rebounds as No. 13 Oregon defeated SMU 86-63 Friday night. Will Richardson and Jacob Young each scored 18 points as the Ducks (2-0) shot 51.6% from the field, including 9 for 20 on 3-pointers. Rivaldo Soares had 10
Continue Reading By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns scored 18 of his 29 points during Minnesota’s dominant third quarter, and the Timberwolves snapped their six-game losing streak with a 107-83 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. D’Angelo Russell had 22 points against his former team and Patrick Beverley added 11 points
Continue Reading By Chandler Thornton and Jinky Jorgio, CNN Sara Duterte-Carpio, the eldest daughter of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, filed her candidacy for vice president on Saturday, according to a party statement. Duterte-Carpio, 43, who replaced her father as mayor of Davao City and belongs to a different political party, had previously given mixed messages about running,
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MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Keith Fisher III recorded 13 points and 10 rebounds to lead Pepperdine to a 65-60 win over Idaho State. Tarik Cool led the Bengals with 13 points.
Continue Reading MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Keith Fisher III recorded 13 points and 10 rebounds to lead Pepperdine to a 65-60 win over Idaho State. Tarik Cool led the Bengals with 13 points.
Continue Reading By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 40 points with nine 3-pointers as his old college coach from Davidson cheered him on, Draymond Green delivered another all-around effort, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Chicago Bulls 119-93 for their seventh straight win. Green added nine points, nine rebounds
Continue Reading ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — Hunter Schofield had 29 points as Dixie State defeated Southern Utah 83-76 in nonconference play. Frank Staine had 11 points for the Trailblazers (1-1). Cameron Gooden added 10 points and nine assists, while Trevon Allfrey scored 10. John Knight III had 20 points and seven rebounds for the Thunderbirds (1-1).
Continue Reading ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — Hunter Schofield had 29 points as Dixie State defeated Southern Utah 83-76 in nonconference play. Frank Staine had 11 points for the Trailblazers (1-1). Cameron Gooden added 10 points and nine assists, while Trevon Allfrey scored 10. John Knight III had 20 points and seven rebounds for the Thunderbirds (1-1).
Continue Reading By TIM CRONIN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Dylan Strome scored the tiebreaking goal midway through the third period, Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 22 shots, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Arizona Coyotes 2-1. Alex DeBrincat also scored and Patrick Kane had two assists as Chicago won its third straight since Derek King replaced the fired
Continue Reading PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Tyrell Roberts scored 17 points and Washington State defeated Seattle 79-61 for the Cougars’ 20th straight nonconference victory. Roberts hit four 3-pointers and was joined in double-figure scoring by Dishon Jackson and Noah Williams with 13 points each and Mouhamed Gueye with 10. The Redhawks were led by Nate Robinson who
Continue Reading ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Jaelen Llewellyn scored 16 points, Drew Friberg made three big free throws, and Princeton defeated South Carolina 66-62 in the opening round of the inaugural Asheville Championship. Friberg made two free throws with 16 seconds remaining to put the Tigers up by six points. After Jermaine Couisnard made a 3-pointer to
Continue Reading HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong authorities have declined to renew a visa for a foreign journalist working for The Economist without any explanation. The Economist says Sue-Lin Wong, who is Australian, was based in Hong Kong and covered China and the city. The magazine regretted the decision and urged the government of Hong Kong
Continue Reading DENVER (AP) — Kolten Hitt registered 17 points as Ottawa (AZ) held off Denver 72-71. KJ Hunt led the Pioneers with a career-high 23 points.
Continue Reading PROVO, Utah — Alex Barcello posted 17 points as BYU beat San Diego State 66-60. Te’Jon Lucas had 13 points for BYU. Nathan Mensah had 18 points for the Aztecs. Trey Pulliam added 12 points.
Continue Reading PROVO, Utah — Alex Barcello posted 17 points as BYU beat San Diego State 66-60. Te’Jon Lucas had 13 points for BYU. Nathan Mensah had 18 points for the Aztecs. Trey Pulliam added 12 points.
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Continue Reading By JASON CHATRAW Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — George Holani rushed for 102 yards, Hank Bachmeier passed for 225 yards, and the Boise State defense forced a late turnover to hold off upset-minded Wyoming 23-13. Boise State continued its mastery of Wyoming, winning its fifth straight and 15th out of 16 games in the
Continue Reading By JASON CHATRAW Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — George Holani rushed for 102 yards, Hank Bachmeier passed for 225 yards, and the Boise State defense forced a late turnover to hold off upset-minded Wyoming 23-13. Boise State continued its mastery of Wyoming, winning its fifth straight and 15th out of 16 games in the
Continue Reading By JASON CHATRAW Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — George Holani rushed for 102 yards, Hank Bachmeier passed for 225 yards, and the Boise State defense forced a late turnover to hold off upset-minded Wyoming 23-13. Boise State continued its mastery of Wyoming, winning its fifth straight and 15th out of 16 games in the
Continue Reading TULSA, Okla. — Max Abmas had 16 points to lead six Oral Roberts players in double figures as the Golden Eagles easily beat Southwestern Christian 121-50. Carlos Jurgens added 14 points for the Golden Eagles. DeShang Weaver chipped in 13, Francis Lacis scored 13 and Sir Issac Herron had 13. Khristien White led the Eagles
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Friday state high school football playoffs from Idaho & Wyoming
Continue Reading By STEVE PEOPLES AP National Political Writer Jaime Harrison is a man leading a party in peril. A year after seizing total control of Washington, Democrats are grappling with painful losses in last week’s off-year elections that raised serious concerns about a much larger red wave in 2022. Suddenly, the Democratic optimism of this spring
Continue Reading By STEVE PEOPLES AP National Political Writer Jaime Harrison is a man leading a party in peril. A year after seizing total control of Washington, Democrats are grappling with painful losses in last week’s off-year elections that raised serious concerns about a much larger red wave in 2022. Suddenly, the Democratic optimism of this spring
Continue Reading By ALAN FRAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats’ $1.85 trillion package of social and climate initiatives seems afflicted by a maddening parade of hurdles. Looming ahead is the Congressional Budget Office, which could cause problems that would be messy but probably surmountable. That office is Congress’ nonpartisan fiscal scorekeeper, and it’s working on a
Continue Reading By DENNIS GEORGATOS Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 22 points, 19 rebounds and 10 assists in his return from a one-game suspension, posting his second triple-double of the season to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 105-96 win over the struggling Atlanta Hawks. Jokic, the reigning NBA MVP, served the ban for
Continue Reading MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — Trevante Anderson scored 22 points on 7-for-8 shooting with seven rebounds seven assists and Idaho beat Division III-level George Fox 95-85. The Vandals led 49-48 at intermission before pulling away down the stretch. James Moore and Momo Stokes each scored 14 for George Fox which had 12 players enter the scoring
Continue Reading MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — Trevante Anderson scored 22 points on 7-for-8 shooting with seven rebounds seven assists and Idaho beat Division III-level George Fox 95-85. The Vandals led 49-48 at intermission before pulling away down the stretch. James Moore and Momo Stokes each scored 14 for George Fox which had 12 players enter the scoring
Continue Reading By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Lu Dort stole the ball from De’Aaron Fox, then drove and made a layup with 1.7 seconds left to give the Oklahoma City Thunder a 105-103 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night. Sacramento’s Buddy Hield, the former University of Oklahoma star, missed a
Continue Reading WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal court has declined to lift its stay on the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate for businesses with 100 or more workers. The New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals had granted an emergency stay last Saturday of the requirement by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration that those workers
Continue Reading WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal court has declined to lift its stay on the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate for businesses with 100 or more workers. The New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals had granted an emergency stay last Saturday of the requirement by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration that those workers
Continue Reading MILWAUKEE — Darryl Morsell had a career-high 26 points as Marquette beat New Hampshire 75-70. Jayden Martinez led the Wildcats on Friday night with 21 points and eight rebounds.
Continue Reading CHICAGO — Bryce Johnson had 17 points as Chicago State topped Southern Illinois-Edwardsville 67-56. Johnson hit 4 of 6 3-pointers. Brandon Betson had 16 points for Chicago State (2-0). Coreyoun Rushin grabbed eight rebounds and Andrew Lewis had six. Ray’Sean Taylor had 24 points and five steals for Southern Illinois-Edwardsville (0-2). Shaun Doss Jr. added
Continue Reading GREENVILLE, N.C. — Brandon Suggs and Tristen Newton scored 14 points apiece as East Carolina defeated Canisius 83-71. Tremont Robinson-White added 12 points for the Pirates on Friday night, while Alanzo Frink and Brandon Johnson each had 11. Armon Harried led the Golden Griffins with 18 points.
Continue Reading By MARY CLARE JALONICK and MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Steve Bannon, a longtime ally to former President Donald Trump, has been indicted on two counts of criminal contempt of Congress after he defied a subpoena from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. The Justice Department said
Continue Reading By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — For one day at least, everyone with power over Britney Spears was in agreement. She needed to be freed. A Los Angeles judge on Friday released the pop star from the conservatorship that has had power over her life and money for nearly 14 years.
Continue Reading By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — For one day at least, everyone with power over Britney Spears was in agreement. She needed to be freed. A Los Angeles judge on Friday released the pop star from the conservatorship that has had power over her life and money for nearly 14 years.
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — Elijah Buchanan registered 17 points, seven rebounds and six steals as Manhattan beat Fordham 66-60. Antonio Daye, Jr. led the Rams with 18 points.
Continue Reading HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Taevion Kinsey had 22 points as Marshall beat Wright State 96-88. Grant Basile led the Raiders on Friday night with a career-high 37 points.
Continue Reading ELON, N.C. (AP) — Kris Wooten came off the bench to knock down 6 of 7 3-point attempts and his 18 points helped spark Elon to a 107-62 romp past Division III Randolph College. Zac Ervin, Hunter McIntosh, Torrence Watson and Hunter Woods each scored 15 points for the Phoenix (1-1). Michael Graham pulled down
Continue Reading MEXICO CITY (AP) — Dozens of Mexican farmers armed with rifles and shotguns have gathered in a pocket of mountain forest in southern Mexico to angrily reject a Supreme Court ruling on a decades-old land dispute. The conflict is centered on the Chimalapas, an area of tropical and pine forest that is threatened by logging
Continue Reading HOUSTON (AP) — Marcus Sasser scored 26 points, Kyler Edwards added 18 points and six rebounds, and No. 15 Houston routed Rice 79-45. Sasser finished 8 of 16 from the field and connected on 5 of 9 on 3-pointers as the Cougars jumped out to a 44-15 halftime lead. Sasser scored 16 points in the
Continue Reading NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Matthue Cotton had a career-high 23 points as Yale rolled past UMass 91-71. Noah Fernandes led the Minutemen with 13 points.
Continue Reading TORONTO (AP) — Auston Matthews scored at 2:32 of overtime and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Calgary Flames 2-1. Ondrej Kase also scored, William Nylander had two assists and Jack Campbell made 30 saves to help the Maple Leafs win for the seventh time in eight games. Oliver Kylington scored for Calgary, which has
Continue Reading NEW YORK — Raheim Sullivan had 17 points to lead six Marist players in double figures as the Red Foxes topped Columbia 82-67. Ricardo Wright added 16 points for the Red Foxes. Jordan Jones chipped in 10, Matt Herasme scored 10 and Noah Harris had 10. Liam Murphy led the Lions with 15 points.
Continue Reading OREM, Utah — Fardaws Aimaq had 25 points and 15 rebounds as Utah Valley rolled past Antelope Valley 82-48. Elias Ezenekwe led the Pioneers on Friday night with 8 points.
Continue Reading OREM, Utah — Fardaws Aimaq had 25 points and 15 rebounds as Utah Valley rolled past Antelope Valley 82-48. Elias Ezenekwe led the Pioneers on Friday night with 8 points.
Continue Reading By MITCHELL NORTHAM Associated Press CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — RJ Davis scored a career-high 26 points, and No. 19 North Carolina battled through 40 minutes of relentless competition from Brown, outlasting the Ivy League foe 94-87. Armando Bacot had 22 points on 10-of-11 shooting and 10 rebounds for the Tar Heels, who trailed by
Continue Reading TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Christian Koloko had 18 points, 11 rebounds and five blocks, Azuolis Tubelis scored 20 points with nine rebounds and Arizona’s formidable frontcourt duo led the Wildcats to a 104-50 victory over UT Rio Grande Valley. Koloko, a 7-foot-1 junior, played 19 minutes and surpassed his career highs for both points and
Continue Reading By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — Christian Pulisic scored on a glancing header with his first touch of the game in the 74th minute and Weston McKennie added a goal in the 85th to lift the United States over Mexico 2-0 in a World Cup qualifier. After falling to the Mexicans 2-1
Continue Reading BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Jordan Walker had 23 points as UAB defeated Morehead State 85-71. Johni Broome led the Eagles with 20 points.
Continue Reading By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge has ended the conservatorship that has controlled Britney Spears’ life and money for nearly 14 years. Conservatorships like hers are established when a court finds someone has a severely diminished mental capacity and needs someone else to make major life and financial decisions.
Continue Reading FARMVILLE, Va. (AP) — Isaiah Wilkins recorded 19 points and 10 rebounds to carry Longwood to an 80-46 win over Virginia-Lynchburg. Nate Lliteras had 12 points for Longwood (1-1). Leslie Nkereuwem added 10 rebounds. DA Houston had seven assists. Dominique Williams had 24 points for the Dragons. Alexander Faulkner added 12 points. Xavier Jones had
Continue Reading By JUSTIN FERGUSON Associated Press AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Jabari Smith scored 23 points and brought down 10 rebounds and No. 22 Auburn overcame a halftime deficit to defeat Louisiana-Monroe 93-65 Friday night. Smith hit 7 of his 12 shots from the field, including 3 3-pointers. K.D. Johnson scored 18 points and Chris Moore added
Continue Reading RUSTON, La. (AP) — Isaiah Crawford scored 16 points — two on a layup with 24 seconds left — and Cobe Willaims sank 1 of 2 free throws with 5 remaining as Louisiana Tech held off Jackson State 70-68 in nonconference play. Jayveous McKinnis made a layup with 6 seconds left to pull Jackson State
Continue Reading CINCINNATI (AP) — Paul Scruggs had 23 points as Xavier topped Kent State 73-59. Colby Jones had 19 points and eight rebounds for Xavier (2-0). Jack Nunge added 11 points. Jerome Hunter had nine rebounds. Sincere Carry had 18 points for the Golden Flashes (0-1). Justyn Hamilton added 13 points. Giovanni Santiago had 10 points.
Continue Reading By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — James Harden highlighted a 39-point, 12-assist performance with a game-sealing 27-foot 3-pointer with 29 seconds left, and the Brooklyn Nets rallied for a 120-112 victory over the reeling New Orleans Pelicans after they’d blown a 21-point lead. Kevin Durant scored 28 for the Nets, who’ve
Continue Reading HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. — Mohammed Abdulsalam had 13 points as UNC Greensboro narrowly defeated Northern Kentucky 70-69 in overtime. De’Monte Buckingham had 11 points and six rebounds for UNC Greensboro. Khyre Thompson added 11 rebounds. Trevon Faulkner tied a career high with 28 points for the Norse. Marques Warrick added 14 points. Bryson Langdon had
Continue Reading By BOB SUTTON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Zack MacEwen scored with 9:40 remaining and the Philadelphia Flyers rallied to beat the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1. Joel Farabee also scored in the third period for the Flyers, who had been shut out in their previous game and couldn’t score in this one until the final
Continue Reading By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kellan Grady had 19 points, including four 3-pointers, Oscar Tshiebwe had 20 rebounds and 14 points and No. 10 Kentucky blew out Robert Morris 100-60 in its home opener on Friday night. Daimion Collins went 7 of 8 for 14 points and had a
Continue Reading West Virginia coach Bob Huggins earned career victory No. 903 in the Mountaineers’ 74-59 win over Pittsburgh. Huggins ties Bob Knight for fifth place all-time among Division I coaches. Next up on the list is another Hall of Fame coach, Roy Williams, who retired in April with 903 wins. West Virginia forced 32 turnovers in
Continue Reading By Evan Simko-Bednarski, CNN A Black police officer subject to apparent racist harassment by his former police chief has filed an employment discrimination charge, asking the Ohio Civil Rights Commission to conduct a full investigation. Officer Keith Pool of the Sheffield Lake Police Department is also petitioning a court to order the department to turn
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