CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the Space Shuttle Columbia. On February 1, 2003, the Columbia broke up upon re-entry during mission STS-107, killing all seven crew members. It was the second loss of a shuttle in 113 shuttle flights. Facts Space Shuttle Columbia, the first reusable spacecraft, was the oldest in the shuttle
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By ZEKE MILLER and CALVIN WOODWARD Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden came to office seeing two sicknesses in his country. Neither has abated a year later. The coronavirus is rampaging like never before, though now from a different variant. The other malady he spoke about from the inaugural stage was one of
Continue Reading By MEG KINNARD and BRYAN GALLION Associated Press COVID-19 infections are soaring again at U.S. nursing homes because of the omicron wave, and deaths are climbing too. That’s leading to new restrictions on family visits and a renewed push to get more residents and staff members vaccinated and boosted. Nursing homes were the lethal epicenter
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of award-winning actress Vanessa Redgrave. Personal Birth date: January 30, 1937 Birth place: London, England Birth name: Vanessa Redgrave Father: Sir Michael Redgrave, actor Mother: Rachel Kempson, actor Marriage: Tony Richardson (April 29, 1962-April 28, 1967, divorced) Children: with Franco Nero: Carlo Gabriel (September 16, 1969);
Continue Reading By ZEKE MILLER and CALVIN WOODWARD Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden came to office seeing two sicknesses in his country. Neither has abated a year later. The coronavirus is rampaging like never before, though now from a different variant. The other malady he spoke about from the inaugural stage last January was
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CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of former House Speaker Paul Ryan. Personal Birth date: January 29, 1970 Birth place: Janesville, Wisconsin Birth name: Paul Davis Ryan Father: Paul M. Ryan, an attorney Mother: Elizabeth “Betty” (Hutter) Ryan Douglas Marriage: Janna (Little) Ryan (December 2, 2000-present) Children: Liza, Charlie, Sam Education: Miami
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By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — The Copa del Rey match suspended after an object was thrown from the stands resumed behind closed doors and without the Sevilla player hit in the head in what the club called an “appalling attack.” Sevilla midfielder Joan Jordán was doing well but did not play
Continue Reading ALTENMARKT-ZAUCHENSEE, Austria (AP) — Italian skier Federica Brignone saw a gutsy run rewarded with the victory in the fifth women’s World Cup super-G of the season. Brignone gained about three-tenths of a second on her rivals with an attacking and risky approach in the middle part of the Kälberloch course. Corinne Suter came closest with
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By IVANA MARTINEZ KUER SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Since 2020, the state’s medical cannabis program has seen substantial growth. An annual report last year found that the number of active cardholders more than tripled, and pharmacies in the state more than doubled. But KUER reports that despite the expansion of the program, patients are
Continue Reading By Sean Lyngaas, CNN It was approaching midnight on Sunday and the head of IT at a Florida hospital had a problem. The emergency room of Jackson Hospital, a 100-bed facility on Florida’s panhandle, called to report that it couldn’t connect to the charting system that doctors use to look up patients’ medical histories. Jamie
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of media mogul Barry Diller. Personal Birth date: February 2, 1942 Birth place: San Francisco, California Birth name: Barry Charles Diller Father: Michael Diller, real estate developer Mother: Reva (Addison) Diller Marriage: Diane von Furstenberg (2001-present) Education: Attended University of California, Los Angeles Other Facts Dropped
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of astronaut Buzz Aldrin. Personal Birth date: January 20, 1930 Birth place: Montclair, New Jersey Birth name: Edwin Eugene Aldrin Jr. Father: Edwin Aldrin Sr., an aviation pioneer and oil executive Mother: Marion (Moon) Aldrin Marriages: Anca Faur (January 20, 2023-present); Lois Driggs Cannon (February 14,
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By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business “We’re in the middle of a cold, dark winter,” James Austin Johnson as President Joe Biden said kicking off this weekend’s “Saturday Night Live.” “This winter is so dark, Republicans don’t think it should vote.” Johnson’s Biden then explained this virus has disrupted our lives, the holidays, gender reveal parties
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BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia has held a referendum on constitutional amendments that the populist government says are needed for the Balkan country to advance in a bid to join the European Union. The ballot focuses on the changes in the election of judges and prosecutors that authorities say are aimed at boosting their independence
Continue Reading BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia has held a referendum on constitutional amendments that the populist government says are needed for the Balkan country to advance in a bid to join the European Union. The ballot focuses on the changes in the election of judges and prosecutors that authorities say are aimed at boosting their independence
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Megan C. Hills, CNN Remember when showgirl Lorelei Lee left her fiancé dumbstruck as she emerged onstage in a pink satin gown, dripping in diamonds, in “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”? Lee, played by Marilyn Monroe, then launches into a musical number where she croons “diamonds are a girl’s best friend” — a scene widely imitated in
Continue Reading Megan C. Hills, CNN Remember when showgirl Lorelei Lee left her fiancé dumbstruck as she emerged onstage in a pink satin gown, dripping in diamonds, in “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”? Lee, played by Marilyn Monroe, then launches into a musical number where she croons “diamonds are a girl’s best friend” — a scene widely imitated in
Continue Reading ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A magnitude 5.4 earthquake has rattled northern Greece and has been felt in the capital. There have been no immediate reports of damage. The Athens-based Institute of Geodynamics said the temblor occurred Sunday afternoon in the Aegean Sea near the Mount Athos peninsula at a depth of 19.3 kilometers (12 miles).
Continue Reading Sana Noor Haq, CNN and Mick Krever, CNN King Willem-Alexander has said the Dutch royal family will temporarily stop using the Golden Coach until “the Netherlands is ready,” following criticism of colonial ties to the horse-drawn carriage. “Our history contains much to be proud of. At the same time, it also offers learning material for
Continue Reading HELSINKI (AP) — Denmark has lifted a number of coronavirus restrictions and allowed the reopening of certain venues despite the spread of the omicron variant in the country. Cinemas, zoos, museums and theaters were among the places that could open their doors Sunday. Limited numbers of spectators also were allowed to attend indoor and outdoor
Continue Reading HELSINKI (AP) — Denmark has lifted a number of coronavirus restrictions and allowed the reopening of certain venues despite the spread of the omicron variant in the country. Cinemas, zoos, museums and theaters were among the places that could open their doors Sunday. Limited numbers of spectators also were allowed to attend indoor and outdoor
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By George Ramsay and John Sinnott, CNN Novak Djokovic has arrived back in Serbia’s capital Belgrade after his deportation from Australia ended the world No. 1 tennis player’s hopes of playing in the Australian Open. Djokovic traveled to Belgrade from Melbourne via Dubai after losing a court challenge on Sunday against the Australian government’s decision
Continue Reading By Alaa Elassar and Maria Santana, CNN Administrators at a school district in upstate New York issued an apology after parents expressed outrage on social media about an offensive homework assignment. Sixth graders at Mill Middle School in the Williamsville Central School District received an assignment, obtained by CNN, for their Spanish class in which
Continue Reading By HASSAN BARISE Associated Press MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Somalia’s government spokesperson has been wounded in a suicide bombing that the al-Shabab extremist group has claimed responsibility for. Mohamed Ibrahim Moalimuu appeared to be the sole target in the attack near his residence by a busy intersection in Mogadishu. A statement from the prime minister’s
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By Kelly McCleary, Holly Yan and Theresa Waldrop, CNN Millions of people across the eastern US were digging out from heavy snow Monday after a massive storm system left its mark from Florida to Maine with tornadoes, freezing rain and snow. Areas of Ohio got the most snowfall, with more than 2 feet reported in
Continue Reading By SARAH EL DEEB Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s state internet provider says internet services have been disrupted because of diesel shortages. That makes it the latest essential service to suffer from the country’s snowballing economic crisis. The head of state internet provider Ogero, Imad Kreidieh, tweeted that starting early Sunday a major station
Continue Reading By Eric Levenson, CNN It started like most any Saturday for members of Congregation Beth Israel. Families of the Reform Jewish synagogue just outside Dallas-Fort Worth had gathered — in person and online — to participate in the Sabbath service, even amid the twin perils of a fresh pandemic wave and a swelling tide of
Continue Reading By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer WENGEN, Switzerland (AP) — Lucas Braathen soared from 29th place after the first run to score a stunning win in a World Cup slalom. Braathen sat in the finish-area leader’s box for 45 minutes looking steadily more disbelieving as his lead held up. He watched the last racer, his
Continue Reading By SYLVIA HUI Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry has filed a claim for a judicial review against the British government’s decision not to let him personally pay for police protection while in the U.K. The Duke of Sussex’s legal representative said Saturday that Harry wants to bring his children Archie and Lilibet to
Continue Reading By NICK PERRY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand and Australia have sent military surveillance flights to assess the damage caused by a huge undersea volcanic eruption in Tonga. Communications with the Pacific island nation have been limited since Saturday’s eruption. A British woman who was missing has been found dead, in
Continue Reading By Alanne Orjoux and Holly Yan, CNN A brutal winter storm walloping much of the Southeast has brought a trio of rare sights: freezing rain, snow and ice. And the Northeast is up next. Snow has fallen as far south as Florida, with the National Weather Service in Mobile, Alabama, tweeting a Pensacola, Florida, resident’s
Continue Reading BERLIN (AP) — The World Health Organization says a U.N.-backed program shipping coronavirus vaccines to many poor countries has now delivered 1 billion doses, but that milestone “is only a reminder of the work that remains” after hoarding and stockpiling in rich countries. The U.N. health agency said Sunday that a shipment of 1.1 million
Continue Reading BERLIN (AP) — The World Health Organization says a U.N.-backed program shipping coronavirus vaccines to many poor countries has now delivered 1 billion doses, but that milestone “is only a reminder of the work that remains” after hoarding and stockpiling in rich countries. The U.N. health agency said Sunday that a shipment of 1.1 million
Continue Reading LISBON, Portugal (AP) — The official two-week campaigning period for Portugal’s Jan. 30 general election is kicking off. But there will be none of the large flag-waving rallies usually associated with the buildup to the ballot because of the coronavirus pandemic. The ballot comes two years ahead of schedule after parliament rejected the minority Socialist
Continue Reading LISBON, Portugal (AP) — The official two-week campaigning period for Portugal’s Jan. 30 general election is kicking off. But there will be none of the large flag-waving rallies usually associated with the buildup to the ballot because of the coronavirus pandemic. The ballot comes two years ahead of schedule after parliament rejected the minority Socialist
Continue Reading By Eliott C. McLaughlin, CNN Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby once said city prosecutors had “the toughest job in America,” a job made increasingly difficult when delivering justice means overhauling a system many feel is broken. Since taking the helm at the city prosecutor’s office in 2015, just months before Freddie Gray died from spinal
Continue Reading By TIA GOLDENBERG Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is negotiating a plea deal in his corruption case. A person involved in the negotiations said Sunday that the agreement is likely to be announced in the coming days. The deal could usher Netanyahu off the Israeli political stage
Continue Reading By Ray Sanchez, CNN When the 19-story Twin Parks North West building in the Bronx turned into a deathtrap one week ago, nearly all of the 17 people who perished — including eight children — were immigrants from Gambia and other West African countries. “They were our aunts and uncles and others who were coming
Continue Reading By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer Novak Djokovic’s attempt to play in the Australian Open despite being unvaccinated for COVID-19 has come to an end after a court upheld a government minister’s rejection of his visa. The unanimous ruling from three federal court judges came in Melbourne on Sunday. That is a day before Djokovic
Continue Reading By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer Novak Djokovic’s attempt to play in the Australian Open despite being unvaccinated for COVID-19 has come to an end after a court upheld a government minister’s rejection of his visa. The unanimous ruling from three federal court judges came in Melbourne on Sunday. That is a day before Djokovic
Continue Reading By Julia Hollingsworth, Hilary Whiteman, Angus Watson, Ben Church and Hannah Ritchie, CNN The saga around Novak Djokovic’s participation in this year’s Australian Open finally reached its conclusion on Sunday after days of confusion. The tennis star departed Australia on an Emirates flight bound for Dubai after losing his legal challenge against a decision to
Continue Reading By TOM BOWKER and TOM KRISHER Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Tesla is turning to Mozambique for a key component in its electric car batteries in what analysts believe is a first-of-its-kind deal designed to reduce its dependence on China for graphite. Elon Musk’s company signed an agreement last month with Australia’s Syrah Resources, which
Continue Reading By TOM BOWKER and TOM KRISHER Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Tesla is turning to Mozambique for a key component in its electric car batteries in what analysts believe is a first-of-its-kind deal designed to reduce its dependence on China for graphite. Elon Musk’s company signed an agreement last month with Australia’s Syrah Resources, which
Continue Reading By Rob Picheta, CNN Before Covid-19, Nicolas Rimoldi had never attended a protest. But somewhere along the pandemic’s long and tortuous road, which saw his native Switzerland imposing first one lockdown, then another, and finally introducing vaccination certificates, Rimoldi decided he had had enough. Now he leads Mass-Voll, one of Europe’s largest youth-orientated anti-vaccine passport
Continue Reading By HELINA SELEMON Associated Press Thousands of miles away from the Tigray war a lawsuit between trustees and clergy over the language of services is tearing apart an Ethiopian church in Ohio. The ethnic tensions in the church reflect how the war in Ethiopia has fueled divides across the more than 3 million members of
Continue Reading By HELINA SELEMON Associated Press Thousands of miles away from the Tigray war a lawsuit between trustees and clergy over the language of services is tearing apart an Ethiopian church in Ohio. The ethnic tensions in the church reflect how the war in Ethiopia has fueled divides across the more than 3 million members of
Continue Reading By Chandelis Duster and Suzanne Malveaux, CNN Civil rights leaders are vowing to keep pressure on Congress to pass voting and election bills and to honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, in the face of Senate delays on the legislation. For Martin Luther King III, son of the late civil rights leader who would have
Continue Reading By RAF CASERT Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The 19-year-old Belgian-British pilot Zara Rutherford is set to land her ultralight plane in Belgium on Monday. It will be more than 150 days after setting out to become the youngest woman to fly round the world solo. She hopes to infuse young women and girls worldwide
Continue Reading SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Alex Barcello scored 18 points to lead BYU past San Francisco 71-69. Jamaree Bouyea led San Francisco with 19 points.
Continue Reading SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Alex Barcello scored 18 points to lead BYU past San Francisco 71-69. Jamaree Bouyea led San Francisco with 19 points.
Continue Reading By BOBBY CAINA CALVAN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A Bronx community is paying its final respects to loved ones, a week after a fire filled a high-rise apartment building with thick, suffocating smoke that killed 17 people, including six children. Earlier in the week, burial services were held for two children at a
Continue Reading RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Tre Armstrong made 10 of 11 from the free-throw line and finished with 28 points to help California Baptist beat Utah Valley 75-73. Fardaws Aimaq had 27 points and 18 rebounds for Utah Valley (11-6, 2-3).
Continue Reading RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Tre Armstrong made 10 of 11 from the free-throw line and finished with 28 points to help California Baptist beat Utah Valley 75-73. Fardaws Aimaq had 27 points and 18 rebounds for Utah Valley (11-6, 2-3).
Continue Reading HONOLULU — Jerome Desrosiers had 18 points and 13 rebounds to lead Hawaii to a 79-56 win over UC San Diego. Toni Rocak led the Tritons with 20 points.
Continue Reading BEIJING (AP) — The Chinese city of Xi’an has gradually begun lifting restrictions after over three weeks of lockdown as authorities sought to stamp out a local outbreak before the Beijing Winter Olympic Games are due to start. State-owned broadcaster CCTV reported that certain counties and development zones in Xi’an had begun restoring production. People
Continue Reading ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Marcus Shaver Jr. scored 18 points, Naje Smith added 14 and Boise State beat New Mexico 71-63. Jaelen House had 21 points and seven assists to lead New Mexico.
Continue Reading By LORI HINNANT Associated Press STRASBOURG, France (AP) — The omicron variant of the pandemic is exposing the vulnerabilities of European public health systems. Hospitals in France and Britain are again struggling to staff intensive care units and treat patients as their own employees get infected. Experts say the problem is that few health systems
Continue Reading By LORI HINNANT Associated Press STRASBOURG, France (AP) — The omicron variant of the pandemic is exposing the vulnerabilities of European public health systems. Hospitals in France and Britain are again struggling to staff intensive care units and treat patients as their own employees get infected. Experts say the problem is that few health systems
Continue Reading PHOENIX — Gabe McGlothan had 11 points and 11 rebounds to lead Grand Canyon to an 80-59 win over Tarleton State. Tahj Small led the Texans with 14 points and eight rebounds.
Continue Reading By JAKE BLEIBERG and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press COLLEYVILLE, Texas (AP) — Police in England say they have arrested two teenagers in their investigation into an armed British national holding four people hostage during a 10-hour standoff at a Texas synagogue. The Greater Manchester Police did not name the suspects Sunday or whether they faced
Continue Reading By JONAH BRONSTEIN Associated Press ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The New England Patriots have plenty to improve upon if they intend to close the gap on their AFC East rival Buffalo Bills. What promise the Patriots showed in making the playoffs under rookie quarterback Mac Jones unraveled in a 47-17 loss to the Bills
Continue Reading BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Jed Morgan has made his fourth tournament as a professional a memorable one. Morgan dominated his rivals at the Australian PGA championship to shoot a final-round 3-under 69 and win the tournament at his home Royal Queensland Golf Club by 11 strokes. The 22-year-old Morgan finished with a 72-hole total of
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By Allison Hope, CNN Refreshed. Renewed. Ready for 2022. NOT. In past years, returning from the holidays came replete with new energy to start the year. There were resolutions (be more active!) and lofty goals (write the book!) and restored energy to commit to them. Staring down the barrel of 2022, though, the thought of
Continue Reading By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic was deported from Australia after losing a bid to stay in the country to defend his Australian Open title despite not being vaccinated against COVID-19. A masked Djokovic was photographed in a Melbourne airport lounge Sunday with two government officials in black uniforms before
Continue Reading By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic was deported from Australia after losing a bid to stay in the country to defend his Australian Open title despite not being vaccinated against COVID-19. A masked Djokovic was photographed in a Melbourne airport lounge Sunday with two government officials in black uniforms before
Continue Reading By GIDEON RUBIN Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Jake Guentzel scored 37 seconds into overtime, Luis Domingue had 40 saves in his season debut and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the San Jose Sharks 2-1. Guentzel and Kris Letang each had a goal and an assist as the Penguins won for the 12th time
Continue Reading EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Josh Norris scored twice, including the tiebreaking goal as the Ottawa Senators tallied five times in the third period to rally past the Edmonton Oilers 6-4. Alex Formenton and Adan Gaudette each had a goal and an assist, and Artem Zub and Zach Sanford also scored for the Senators, who have
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Continue Reading By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oregon knocked off a top-five team for the second time in two games, beating No. 5 Southern California 79-69 behind Will Richardson’s career-high 28 points. De’Vion Harmon had 16 points and N’Faly Dante added 12 for Oregon, which has won five straight, including an 84-81
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Continue Reading By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business “We’re in the middle of a cold, dark winter,” James Austin Johnson as President Joe Biden said kicking off this weekend’s “Saturday Night Live.” “This winter is so dark, Republicans don’t think it should vote.” Johnson’s Biden then explained this virus has disrupted our lives, the holidays, gender reveal parties
Continue Reading By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Adrian Kempe scored his 17th goal of the season early in the first period, Phillip Danault scored twice and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Seattle Kraken 3-1 for their fourth straight win. Los Angeles won for the sixth time in its past seven, jumping to
Continue Reading By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Johnny Juzang scored 19 of his 24 points in the second half when No. 3 UCLA pulled away to beat Oregon State 81-65. Jaylen Clark added 11 points on 5-of-6 shooting in his first career start for the Bruins. He replaced Jaime Jaquez Jr., who
Continue Reading By FRANK BAJAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Microsoft says dozens of computer systems at an unspecified number of Ukrainian government agencies have been infected with destructive malware disguised as ransomware. The disclosure suggests an attention-grabbing defacement attack at the same time that temporarily took some 70 government websites offline was a diversion. The extent
Continue Reading SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Alimamy Koroma had 21 points, seven rebounds and five blocks to lead Cal Poly to an 82-74 victory over UC Davis. Camren Pierce added 15 points and eight assists for Cal Poly (4-10, 1-2 Big West Conference), which ended a four-game skid. Christian Anigwe scored 20 points and grabbed
Continue Reading By Alaa Elassar, Michelle Watson and Alanne Orjoux, CNN The FBI on Sunday identified Malik Faisal Akram, a 44-year-old British national, as the man who held four people hostage at a Texas synagogue in an hours-long standoff Saturday before a rescue team entered the building and killed the suspect. An FBI Hostage Rescue Team killed
Continue Reading By JOHN PYE AP Sports Writer MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic was being deported rather than playing his first-round Australian Open match on Monday. The nine-time and defending champion was scheduled to play a night match on Day 1 in a program announced on Sunday while Djokovic was still in legal limbo. Three judges
Continue Reading By JOHN PYE AP Sports Writer MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic was being deported rather than playing his first-round Australian Open match on Monday. The nine-time and defending champion was scheduled to play a night match on Day 1 in a program announced on Sunday while Djokovic was still in legal limbo. Three judges
Continue Reading By MATT CARLSON Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Marc-André Fleury stopped 37 shots for his third shutout of the season and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-0 for their fourth straight win. Brandon Hagel, Patrick Kane and Dominik Kubalik scored goals, and Alex DeBrincat had two assists to help the Blackhawks improve to
Continue Reading TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Jabari Walker had 18 points and 13 rebounds — his eighth consecutive double-double — Keeshawn Barthelemy added 16 points and nine boards and Colorado beat Arizona State 75-57. Evan Battey and Tristan da Silva scored 11 points apiece for Colorado (12-4, 4-2 Pac-12). Batter and K.J. Simpson hit back-to-back 3-pointers to
Continue Reading By FRANK BAJAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Microsoft says dozens of computer systems at an unspecified number of Ukrainian government agencies have been infected with destructive malware disguised as ransomware. The disclosure suggests an attention-grabbing defacement attack at the same time that temporarily took some 70 government websites offline was a diversion. The extent
Continue Reading SAN DIEGO (AP) — Yavuz Gultekin and Marcellus Earlington each had a double-double and San Diego beat Loyola Marymount 70-65 for its third straight win. Gultekin and Earlington finished with 11 points and 12 rebounds apiece. Terrell Brown scored 13 points and Joey Calcaterra added 12 for San Diego (10-7, 3-1 West Coast Conference). Eli
Continue Reading By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis scored 12 of his 19 points in the first quarter of his first game in two weeks and the Dallas Mavericks cruised to a 108-92 victory over the Orlando Magic. The 7-foot-3 Latvian was sharp from the start after missing seven games because of
Continue Reading By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Robert Williams hit a pair of free throws with 9.7 seconds left and the Boston Celtics scored the final eight points to edge the Chicago Bulls 114-112. Williams, who tied it at 112 with two foul shots with 31 seconds to go, finished with 14 points and
Continue Reading TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — Lucas Williamson scored 17 points and Marquise Kennedy scored 15 and Loyola Chicago won its ninth straight beating Indiana State 64-56. Down 45-44 with 9:40 left, Williamson went on his own 6-0 run with a layup, a 3-pointer and 1-for-2 shooting from the foul line and Loyola Chicago led the
Continue Reading By JACK MAGRUDER Associated Press GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Mikko Rantanen and Nathan MacKinnon scored two goals each, Darcy Kuemper had 20 saves for his first shutout of the season, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Arizona Coyotes 5-0. Nazem Kadri also scored as Colorado improved to 7-0-1 in its last eight games. MacKinnon also
Continue Reading MIAMI (AP) — Joel Embiid scored 25 of his 32 points in the second half and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Miami Heat 109-98. Listed as questionable to play because of right elbow soreness, Embiid helped the 76ers outscore Miami 66-48 in the final two periods. Tobias Harris added 22 points on 9-of-13 shooting. Seth
Continue Reading FULLERTON, Calif. (AP) — Damari Milstead scored 21 points, E.J. Anosike had 20 and Cal State Fullerton beat UC Santa Barbara 79-73 for its fifth straight win. The Titans (9-5, 3-0 Big West Conference) used an 18-5 run for a 61-49 lead with about eight minutes left. Cole Anderson’s 3-pointer pulled the Gauchos to 77-73
Continue Reading MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — Kahliel Spear finished with 21 points, 11 rebounds and four assists to power Robert Morris to a 74-64 victory over Northern Kentucky in Horizon League play. Spear notched his fourth double-double of the season to help the Colonials (5-14, 1-7) snap a five-game skid. Marques Warrick topped the Norse (6-9,
Continue Reading HIGH POINT, N.C. (AP) — John-Michael Wright scored 28 points and Zack Austin scored 15 and grabbed 11 rebounds and High Point beat North Carolina A&T 78-71. The Panthers led most of the way except for a 77-second stretch early. Jaden House scored 16 points and distributed seven assists. Marcus Watson scored 17 points for
Continue Reading By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen set a franchise record by throwing five touchdown passes and the Buffalo Bills showed who’s king of the AFC East with a 47-17 throttling of the New England Patriots in a wild-card playoff game. Dawson Knox caught two touchdown passes and Devin
Continue Reading By KEN MACLEOD Associated Press TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Kyler Edwards made seven 3-pointers as part of his 29 points, and No. 11 Houston held off several rallies by Tulsa for a 66-64 win on Saturday night. Tulsa freshman guard Anthony Pritchard missed a game-tying layup with a second to play, and the Golden Hurricanes
Continue Reading By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer HONOLULU (AP) — Russell Henley is holding on to a two-shot lead at the Sony Open. His main threat at Waialae is Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama. They were tied late in the third round when Matsuyama finished his strong round of putting with a 63. Henley regained the lead
Continue Reading By MICHAEL KELLY Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 17 points, 13 assists and 12 rebounds for his eighth triple-double of the season, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 133-96. Rookie Bones Hyland had career highs of 27 points and 10 rebounds, while Jeff Green scored a season-high 26 points
Continue Reading NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Souley Boum scored 13 of his 28 points in overtime to spark UTEP to a 76-67 victory over Old Dominion in Conference USA action. Boum hit 1 of 2 shots — a 3-pointer — and 10 of 10 free throws in the extra period for the Miners (9-8, 2-3). Boum scored
Continue Reading LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Graham Ike scored 23 points including the game winner with 3.3 seconds left as Wyoming beat Utah State 71-69. Ike took the ball from the top of the arc, drove the lane and then scored a left-handed layup off the glass. Following a Utah State timeout, Rylan Jones missed a 3-pointer
Continue Reading LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Graham Ike scored 23 points including the game winner with 3.3 seconds left as Wyoming beat Utah State 71-69. Ike took the ball from the top of the arc, drove the lane and then scored a left-handed layup off the glass. Following a Utah State timeout, Rylan Jones missed a 3-pointer
Continue Reading LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Graham Ike scored 23 points including the game winner with 3.3 seconds left as Wyoming beat Utah State 71-69. Ike took the ball from the top of the arc, drove the lane and then scored a left-handed layup off the glass. Following a Utah State timeout, Rylan Jones missed a 3-pointer
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Continue Reading BEIJING (AP) — The Chinese city of Xi’an has gradually begun lifting restrictions after over three weeks of lockdown as authorities sought to stamp out a local outbreak before the Beijing Winter Olympic Games are due to start. State-owned broadcaster CCTV reported that certain counties and development zones in Xi’an had begun restoring production. People
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