February 2022

Family Dollar issues recall for various products after FDA inspection reveals rodent infestation at Arkansas facility

February 19, 2022 7:31 AM CNN Newsource

By Aya Elamroussi, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday issued an alert that various products purchased within the last year from Family Dollar Stores across six states may be contaminated and unsafe to use. Items ranging from dietary supplements and medication to cosmetics and pet foods may have been exposed to insanitary

More gold for Germany, more Olympic history by Meyers Taylor

February 19, 2022 7:22 AM Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Laura Nolte and Mariama Jamanka added to Germany’s record haul of Olympic medals. Elana Meyers Taylor extended her medal record also. The German sliding domination of the Beijing Games continued. Nolte drove to gold and Jamanka won silver in the women’s bobsled competition. Meyers Taylor grabbed

More gold for Germany, more Olympic history by Meyers Taylor

February 19, 2022 7:22 AM Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Laura Nolte and Mariama Jamanka added to Germany’s record haul of Olympic medals. Elana Meyers Taylor extended her medal record also. The German sliding domination of the Beijing Games continued. Nolte drove to gold and Jamanka won silver in the women’s bobsled competition. Meyers Taylor grabbed

Sui, Han earn Olympic gold at last in pairs figure skating

February 19, 2022 7:14 AM Associated Press

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Sui Wenjing and Han Cong captured the Olympic gold medal that eluded them by a razor-thin margin four years ago. They edged Russian rivals Evgenia Tarasova and Vladimir Morozov by less than a point to win the pairs figure skating competition at the Beijing Games. Sui

Income-tax phaseout up for debate in long-poor Mississippi

February 19, 2022 7:09 AM Associated Press

By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi is accustomed to being first in worsts. It’s one of the poorest, unhealthiest states, and its schools are chronically underfunded. Some Republican leaders say they want to boost Mississippi’s fortunes by phasing out its income tax — the source of one-third of state revenue.

‘Get the kids out of there’: Ottawa police urge protesting parents to remove children

February 19, 2022 7:07 AM CNN Newsource

By Daniel Otis, CTVNews.ca writer Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — Ottawa police are urging trucker convoy protesters to remove their children as they clear out protest sites. “It still shocks and surprises me that we are seeing children put in harm’s way in the middle of a

‘A lot to look forward to’: Ottawa residents relieved as police clear protests

February 19, 2022 7:06 AM CNN Newsource

By Creeson Agecoutay and Daniel Otis, CTV News Click here for updates on this story OTTAWA, Ontario (CTV Network) — After 22 days of honking horns and diesel fumes, some Ottawa residents are expressing relief after police began clearing protestors from the downtown core. “It’s been very difficult,” an annoyed Ottawan told CTV News. “It’s

Dems, GOP set inflation, COVID mandates as election themes

February 19, 2022 7:02 AM Associated Press

By ALAN FRAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats and Republicans each want to flash election-year signals that they’re helping families struggling with rising costs and the two-year-old pandemic. But the parties differ over how to do that. And each side is beginning to make clear how it’ll use those themes to compete for

Eileen Gu and Kamila Valieva became the teenage faces of Beijing 2022 under wildly contrasting circumstances

February 19, 2022 6:55 AM CNN Newsource

By Jack Bantock, for CNN Eileen Gu and Kamila Valieva became the teenage faces of the Winter Olympics, but their memories of Beijing 2022 are likely to be wildly different. San Francisco native Gu is now a two-time gold-medalist, the Olympics’ youngest ever freestyle skiing champion, a Chinese national hero — and a budding author.

Eileen Gu and Kamila Valieva became the teenage faces of Beijing 2022 under wildly contrasting circumstances

February 19, 2022 6:55 AM CNN

By Jack Bantock, for CNN Eileen Gu and Kamila Valieva became the teenage faces of the Winter Olympics, but their memories of Beijing 2022 are likely to be wildly different. San Francisco native Gu is now a two-time gold-medalist, the Olympics’ youngest ever freestyle skiing champion, a Chinese national hero — and a budding author.

How Heinz uses a fake number to keep its brand timeless

February 19, 2022 6:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business Heinz has been linked to the number 57 for more than a century. The company’s “57 varieties” slogan was a key part of its early strategy to attract consumers. It’s still featured on Heinz ketchup bottles today and is central to the brand’s identity. But that famous number is completely

How Heinz uses a fake number to keep its brand timeless

February 19, 2022 6:45 AM CNN

By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business Heinz has been linked to the number 57 for more than a century. The company’s “57 varieties” slogan was a key part of its early strategy to attract consumers. It’s still featured on Heinz ketchup bottles today and is central to the brand’s identity. But that famous number is completely

After $73M win, Sandy Hook families zero in on gun marketing

February 19, 2022 6:03 AM Associated Press

By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The $73 million settlement that some of the Sandy Hook shooting victims’ families won against Remington is not the end of their efforts to hold the gun industry accountable. The agreement announced this week by the families’ lawyers allows them to release internal company documents. The

La primera imagen de la misión IXPE de la NASA muestra nubes brillantes que rodean una supernova

February 19, 2022 6:01 AM CNN Newsource

Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Un nuevo par de ojos de rayos X en el universo nos permite ver objetos extremos como nunca antes. Poco más de dos meses después de su lanzamiento al espacio, el nuevo explorador de la NASA, el Imaging X-Ray Polarimetry Explorer, o IXPE, compartió sus primeras imágenes. Y son impresionantes. Las

Ms. Senior Universe: ‘You deserve to be celebrated’

February 19, 2022 6:00 AM Associated Press

By ELLE CABRERA The Spectrum ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — The Ms. Senior Universe/USA Pageant winner this year is a St. George local, and she was not the only Utahn to shine at this year’s competition held in Las Vegas. The Spectrum reports that Marianne Hamilton has been involved in the Southern Utah community for

USDA head: US farmers to help if Ukraine exports threatened

February 19, 2022 5:51 AM Associated Press

By ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. secretary of agriculture says that a Russian invasion of Ukraine offers American farmers a chance to boost production and prevent supply chain problems. During a trade mission to the United Arab Emirates on Saturday, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack told The

Tweens and teens explore the power of pronouns

February 19, 2022 5:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Matt Villano, CNN Words mean everything to 13-year-old Amelia Blackney. At a younger age, Amelia was most definitely a “she.” The Santa Rosa, California, resident was born a girl, raised as a girl and socialized with friends as a girl. Somewhere along the way, Amelia’s feelings about gender identity started to change. Instead of

Kamala Harris promete una respuesta “rápida, severa y unida” si Rusia invade Ucrania

February 19, 2022 5:30 AM CNN Newsource

Sol Amaya (CNN) — La vicepresidenta Kamala Harris prometió este sábado que habría una respuesta “rápida, severa y unida” si Rusia invade Ucrania, en un discurso muy esperado en la Conferencia de Seguridad de Munich en Alemania. Harris presentó medidas de represalia acordes con su carrera anterior como fiscal, prometiendo costos económicos “significativos y sin

EU chief: Russia could be cut off from markets, tech goods

February 19, 2022 5:24 AM Associated Press

By KARL RITTER and GEIR MOULSON Associated Press MUNICH (AP) — A top European Union official says Russia would have its access to financial markets and high-tech goods limited under Western sanctions being prepared in case it attacks Ukraine. The comments from Ursula von der Leyen, head of the EU’s Executive Commission, came Saturday as

Australia says Chinese warship ‘illuminated’ one of its planes with a laser

February 19, 2022 5:07 AM CNN Newsource

By Angus Watson and Brad Lendon, CNN A Chinese warship allegedly used a laser to “illuminate” an Australian Air Force jet in what Canberra called a “serious safety incident” in a statement released on Saturday. “Acts like this have the potential to endanger lives,” the statement from the Australian Defence Force said, adding it strongly

This Inuk woman is teaching her Indigenous language online to help others reconnect with Inuit culture

February 19, 2022 5:05 AM CNN Newsource

By Alaa Elassar, CNN Like many Indigenous people of North America, Miali Coley-Sudlovenick fears that her native language is dying. European colonization left Inuit struggling to preserve their culture and tongue in an environment of horror and abuse, she says. That’s why she has taken to the internet to teach Inuktitut, one of the dialects

What does Putin want in Ukraine? The conflict explained

February 19, 2022 4:49 AM CNN

By Eliza Mackintosh, CNN After months of military buildup and brinkmanship on Ukraine’s border, Russia is ratcheting up pressure on its ex-Soviet neighbor, threatening to destabilize Europe and draw in the United States. Russia has been tightening its military grip around Ukraine since last year, amassing tens of thousands of soldiers, as well as equipment

Robot dogs could patrol the US-Mexico border

February 19, 2022 4:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN The photos look like a scene out of science fiction: Robot dogs patrolling the US-Mexico border, climbing over harsh terrain to search for threats and contraband. But these images are real. The Department of Homeland Security recently released them as it revealed details about how it’s testing the technology. Officials

Resumen de noticias de la crisis de Rusia y Ucrania del 20 de febrero

February 19, 2022 4:25 AM CNN Newsource

BEIJING SNAPSHOT: Reporting, inside and outside the bubble

February 19, 2022 4:16 AM Associated Press

By EMILY WANG FUJIYAMA Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Journalists who spent weeks of reporting on the Beijing Olympics while hermetically sealed inside the “closed-loop” system will leave with an incomplete picture of what reporting in China entails. Inside the closed-loop Olympic “bubble,” those telling the story of the Games to the world are surrounded

Epic Olympic battle highlights biathlon at Beijing Games

February 19, 2022 4:07 AM Associated Press

By MARTHA BELLISLE Associated Press ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — The Frenchman fared better in the first week. The Norwegian nailed it in the second. The biathlon competition at this year’s Olympics produced an epic battle between two of the sport’s best. Quentin Fillon Maillet came close to becoming the first man to win six medals

US men’s hockey team gets noise complaint after Olympic loss

February 19, 2022 3:53 AM Associated Press

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer BEIJING (AP) — The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee says it spoke to the men’s hockey team after members were involved in a noisy late-night party at the athletes village. The USOPC confirmed to The Associated Press that a noise complaint was reported. No property damage was involved, and

Samaranch voted back on IOC executive board at Beijing Games

February 19, 2022 3:31 AM Associated Press

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — The International Olympic Committee member who oversaw preparations for the Beijing Games has been voted back onto the body’s executive board. Juan Antonio Samaranch was the only candidate for the sole vice president slot that was open. His father was IOC president from 1980-01. The move

Wind creates a full-blown mess on Olympics’ penultimate day

February 19, 2022 3:28 AM Associated Press

By JAKE SEINER AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Wind created a full-blown mess in the mountains around Beijing on the Olympics’ penultimate day. Gusts up to 40 mph prompted delays and disarray at several outdoor events, with wind chills down to minus 26 degrees Fahrenheit making Olympians miserable. Mikaela Shiffrin’s hopes for a medal-worthy

Edin skips Sweden to Olympic curling gold, Britain 2nd

February 19, 2022 3:06 AM Associated Press

By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Niklas Edin of Sweden claimed the only major title missing from a career in which he’s established himself as the most decorated skip in curling history. Edin led Sweden to the gold medal by beating Britain 5-4 in the first extra-end men’s final in Olympic history.

‘Unfathomable grief’: Houston parents describe the moment their 9-year-old was killed in a case of mistaken identity

February 19, 2022 3:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Emma Tucker and Rosa Flores, CNN Nine-year-old Arlene Alvarez, sitting in the backseat of her parents’ car, wore headphones to watch a movie on the way to a Houston restaurant for Valentine’s Day dinner. The girl’s father, Armando Alvarez, made a stop at a drive-thru ATM, where he witnessed a robbery underway. Gunfire suddenly

‘Unfathomable grief’: Houston parents describe the moment their 9-year-old was killed in a case of mistaken identity

February 19, 2022 3:01 AM CNN

By Emma Tucker and Rosa Flores, CNN Nine-year-old Arlene Alvarez, sitting in the backseat of her parents’ car, wore headphones to watch a movie on the way to a Houston restaurant for Valentine’s Day dinner. The girl’s father, Armando Alvarez, made a stop at a drive-thru ATM, where he witnessed a robbery underway. Gunfire suddenly

Schouten wins 3rd gold on final day of Olympic speedskating

February 19, 2022 2:53 AM Associated Press

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer BEIJING (AP) — Irene Schouten of the Netherlands has captured her third gold medal of the Beijing Olympics. She won the women’s mass start in the final speedskating event of the Winter Games. Schouten established herself as the biggest star at the Ice Ribbon with a furious push to

Finland hockey player goes from isolation to Olympic gold

February 19, 2022 2:29 AM Associated Press

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer BEIJING (AP) — Finland men’s hockey player Marko Anttila spent his first six days at the Beijing Olympics in an isolation hotel after testing positive for the coronavirus. He and his teammates are now champions after bringing home the country’s first Olympic hockey gold medal. The 36-year-old Anttila was

Panel denies US skaters’ appeal to get Olympic silver medals

February 19, 2022 2:03 AM Associated Press

By EDDIE PELLS and GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writers BEIJING (AP) — Arbitrators have rejected a last-ditch request by American figure skaters to have their silver medals awarded before the end of the Olympics. The Court of Arbitration for Sport said in Beijing that it dismissed the appeal by the nine skaters, who finished second

The Ukraine conflict is moving fast. Here’s what to watch for

February 19, 2022 1:54 AM CNN

By Nathan Hodge and Tim Lister, CNN Tensions in Ukraine are escalating. The country’s eastern Donbas region — where fighting between pro-Russian separatists and Ukrainian forces have simmered since 2015 — experienced its worst shelling in years this week. And diplomatic efforts to defuse tensions have, so far, failed to reach a conclusion. As tensions

Cookbook: Secrets behind what fuels Olympic athletes are helping raise awareness of domestic abuse in the US

February 19, 2022 1:52 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Church, CNN Video produced by Finn McSkimming, CNN It’s the fuel that powers performance — few things are as important to an elite athlete as their diet. Eating the right nutrients is critical to success, but so is the odd indulgent meal to keep spirits high through grueling training sessions. And as the

Norway tops Beijing 2022 medal table after record-breaking performance

February 19, 2022 1:52 AM CNN

By Ben Church, CNN It’s official. Norway is really good at the Winter Olympics. With a population of just over five million people, the European country has continued to punch above its weight at Beijing 2022, finishing way above the rest in the medal table. Norway tallied the most gold medals, 16, and the highest

Police arrest 47 of the remaining protesters in Ottawa

February 19, 2022 1:42 AM CNN Newsource

By Paula Newton, Jay Croft and Aya Elamroussi, CNN Police say they have made 47 arrests in Ottawa Saturday as they cleared downtown, a day after a weeks-long protest turned violent. City, provincial and federal law enforcement officers began an unprecedented operation Friday morning to remove demonstrators, their trucks and cars, that have been blockading the streets. On

Bolshunov wins 3rd gold of Beijing Olympics in 30K race

February 19, 2022 1:40 AM Associated Press

By MARTHA BELLISLE Associated Press ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — Alexander Bolshunov sprinted to his third Olympic gold medal in a 30-kilometer mass start cross-country ski race that was rescheduled and shortened because of strong wind and frigid temperatures. The Russian was part of a five-man breakaway in the final kilometer. He pushed ahead on the

These are some of the most memorable figure skating fashions from this year’s Winter Olympics

February 19, 2022 1:03 AM CNN Newsource

Scottie Andrew, CNN There are few occasions in this life for which we can really dress to the nines — the Met Gala, if you’re a certain kind of famous, or Halloween for us regular folk. Add to that list the icy stage at the Winter Olympics. Figure skaters and ice dancers know it takes

These are some of the most memorable figure skating fashions from this year’s Winter Olympics

February 19, 2022 1:03 AM CNN

There are few occasions in this life for which we can really dress to the nines — the Met Gala, if you’re a certain kind of famous, or Halloween for us regular folk.

ATHLETES ON: Resilience and bouncing back after a setback

February 19, 2022 12:41 AM Associated Press

By KELVIN CHAN, CANDICE CHOI and AARON MORRISON Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Whether it’s a sidelining injury or loss on the world stage, Olympic athletes know what it’s like to suffer major setbacks — and to bounce back. Most athletes who earn a chance to compete in an Olympic Games do not go home

Behind China’s Olympics, the saga of a chained woman unfolds

February 19, 2022 12:12 AM Associated Press

By HUIZHONG WU Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — As the world watches the Beijing Olympics, the story of a chained woman who appeared in a video in rural China has continued to grow. It has evaded numerous censors both digital and human. The original accounts that shared the video disappeared, and censors on social

Behind China’s Olympics, the saga of a chained woman unfolds

February 19, 2022 12:12 AM Associated Press

By HUIZHONG WU Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — As the world watches the Beijing Olympics, the story of a chained woman who appeared in a video in rural China has continued to grow. It has evaded numerous censors both digital and human. The original accounts that shared the video disappeared, and censors on social

‘Openly British’ Gus Kenworthy wraps up Olympics his way

February 18, 2022 11:50 PM Associated Press

By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — Halfpipe skier Gus Kenworthy lifted his jacket to reveal a shirt underneath that read “Openly British.” The freestyler who once represented the United States and now competes for Britain explained after the Olympic final it was simply a play on the phrase “Openly Gay.” He

‘Erin Brockovich,’ ‘Stillwater,’ and 5 other legal movies inspired by true stories

February 18, 2022 11:41 PM Stacker

From courtroom dramas to biopics, The Patel Firm compiled a list of legal movies inspired by true, real-life stories.

US weekly real estate update

February 18, 2022 11:41 PM Stacker

Real estate platform ZeroDown compiled major statistics for the U.S. real estate market along with metro level insights for the four weeks ended June 19, 2022.

How different generations treat their pets

February 18, 2022 11:41 PM Stacker

While everyone loves their pets and the joy they bring into households, ManyPets explores the different ways each generation treats and views their pets.

How home sale growth compares in America’s 4 regions

February 18, 2022 11:41 PM Stacker

Realm used data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s New Residential Sales report to compile statistics on home sales in the United States and its 4 regions—Midwest, Northeast, South, and West.

15 of the best post-apocalyptic TV shows

February 18, 2022 11:41 PM Stacker

Using data from IMDb, Stacker rounded up 15 of the best post-apocalyptic TV shows over the past 50 years.

Kempe scores 2, including in OT, to lift LA past Vegas 4-3

February 18, 2022 10:56 PM Associated Press

By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Adrian Kempe scored his second goal in overtime and the Los Angeles Kings defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3. Andreas Athanasiou and Phillip Danault also scored for Los Angeles. Jonathan Quick had 21 saves to improve to 5-8-1 in his career against Vegas. Max Pacioretty had

Behind China’s Olympics, the saga of a chained woman unfolds

February 18, 2022 10:53 PM Associated Press

By HUIZHONG WU Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — As the world watches the Beijing Olympics, the story of a chained woman who appeared in a video in rural China has continued to grow. It has evaded numerous censors both digital and human. The original accounts that shared the video disappeared, and censors on social

Behind China’s Olympics, the saga of a chained woman unfolds

February 18, 2022 10:53 PM Associated Press

By HUIZHONG WU Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — As the world watches the Beijing Olympics, the story of a chained woman who appeared in a video in rural China has continued to grow. It has evaded numerous censors both digital and human. The original accounts that shared the video disappeared, and censors on social

Stanford tops Oregon St, claims Pac-12 regular-season title

February 18, 2022 10:26 PM Associated Press

By GARY HOROWITZ Associated Press CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Lexie Hull scored 21 points and No. 2 Stanford broke the game open with an 14-0 run in the fourth quarter, beating Oregon State 87-63. The Cardinal (22-3, 13-0 Pac-12) have won 14 games in a row and extended their conference winning streak to 28 games.

Pellington leads No. 8 Arizona women past Washington 51-42

February 18, 2022 10:12 PM Associated Press

By CHRIS TALBOTT Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Shaina Pellington scored 10 points, Sam Thomas hit a game-clinching 3-pointer with a minute to go and No. 8 Arizona beat Washington 51-42. The Wildcats (19-4, 9-4 Pac-12) held the Huskies (5-14, 0-11) scoreless for more than 10 minutes midway through the game to pull away in

Virginia’s AG withdraws state from legal effort to have Equal Rights Amendment recognized

February 18, 2022 10:04 PM CNN Newsource

By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Virginia’s new Republican attorney general on Friday withdrew his state from a legal effort to have the Equal Rights Amendment recognized as the 28th Amendment to the Constitution. The move by Attorney General Jason Miyares marks a significant shift in the commonwealth’s stance and is a setback to supporters of the

Harris says US ‘stands with Ukraine’ while warning Russia of ‘swift, severe and united’ consequences

February 18, 2022 10:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Kate Sullivan, Allie Malloy and Jasmine Wright, CNN Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday vowed there would be a “swift, severe and united” response if Russia invades Ukraine and assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky the US “stands with Ukraine.” In remarks at the Munich Security Conference in Germany, Harris laid out retaliatory measures in

Russell scores 23 as Maryland rolls past Nebraska 90-74

February 18, 2022 10:00 PM Associated Press

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Fatts Russell scored 23 points, leading six in double figures, and Maryland rolled through the second half to defeat Nebraska 90-74. Maryland shot 73% through the first 10 minutes of the second half, turning a two-point halftime lead into a 73-54 advantage. Donta Scott led the 31-14 run with nine points.

Mississippi State beats travel-weary Missouri 68-49

February 18, 2022 10:00 PM Associated Press

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Tolu Smith scored 16 points, Iverson Molinar added 13 points and Mississippi State beat Missouri 68-49 in a game delayed 2 hours, 30 minutes due to travel issues for the Tigers. Mississippi State took its first lead of the game during a 10-0 run in the opening 10 minutes and led

Olympic mascots: Creative, cartoonish, at times contentious

February 18, 2022 9:42 PM Associated Press

By CANDICE CHOI Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — The popular panda mascot of the Beijing Games got into a minor controversy last week when horrified fans by speaking with a grown man’s voice on Chinese TV. But the incident is just the latest comic mishap for Olympic mascots, which are supposed to embody the culture

Olympic mascots: Creative, cartoonish, at times contentious

February 18, 2022 9:42 PM Associated Press

By CANDICE CHOI Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — The popular panda mascot of the Beijing Games got into a minor controversy last week when horrified fans by speaking with a grown man’s voice on Chinese TV. But the incident is just the latest comic mishap for Olympic mascots, which are supposed to embody the culture

All-Star host Cavaliers getting chance to strut their stuff

February 18, 2022 9:41 PM Associated Press

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The NBA All-Star Game’s hosts aren’t just welcoming guests or showing off their renovated home arena this weekend. Surprisingly, some Cavaliers made the roster. After an unexpected rise in the standings, the Cavs will be represented in Sunday’s game by a pair of first-time All-Stars: guard

Skyline Girls Basketball upsets Blackfoot, advances to first state title game

February 18, 2022 9:34 PM Eric Moon

The fifth time is the charm for the Skyline Grizzlies, as the Grizz upset Blackfoot in their fifth meeting of the season, ending the Broncos campaign for an undefeated season and advancing to their first state title game.

Burley Girls Basketball advances to state title game thanks to Whiting’s 29 points

February 18, 2022 9:34 PM Eric Moon

Amari Whiting and the Burley Bobcats are heading to the 4A State Championship thanks to a 49-36 win in the semifinals Friday against Preston.

Watersprings Boys Basketball avoids elimination 68-34 win against Sho-Ban

February 18, 2022 9:34 PM Eric Moon

The Watersprings Warriors picked up a dominating victory Friday night at Hillcrest High School with a 68-34 win against the Sho-Ban Chiefs to avoid elimination.

Grace Lutheran Boys Basketball edges out Mackay 48-46 to avoid elimination

February 18, 2022 9:33 PM Eric Moon

In a Friday night thriller at Hillcrest, the Grace Lutheran Royals wins a close one against the Mackay Miners 48-46 in an elimination contest.

Pistons’ Cunningham named MVP of All-Star Rising Stars

February 18, 2022 9:32 PM Associated Press

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The No. 1 overall pick came out on top again. Detroit rookie Cade Cunningham, being counted on to bring the Pistons back to relevancy, was named MVP of the All-Star Rising Stars on Friday night while leading Team Barry to a 25-20 win over Team Isiah.

Peterson’s shootout goal leads Stars past Blackhawks 1-0

February 18, 2022 9:25 PM Associated Press

By TIM CRONIN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Jacob Peterson scored the deciding goal in the sixth round of the shootout, leading the Dallas Stars to a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Chicago’s Alex DeBrincat and Dallas’ Jason Robertson scored in the first shootout round. After that, goaltenders Marc-Andre Fleury and Jake Oettinger each

Friday boys H.S. basketball scores – February 18

February 18, 2022 9:24 PM News Team

Area boys district tournament scores,

Basile scores 26 to lift Wright State over Oakland 78-74

February 18, 2022 9:20 PM Associated Press

OAKLAND, Mich. — Grant Basile had 26 points as Wright State narrowly defeated Oakland 78-74. Jalen Moore led the Golden Grizzlies on Friday night with 20 points and seven assists.

Reynolds Jr. scores 17 to lead Monmouth over Rider 60-58

February 18, 2022 9:20 PM Associated Press

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. — Shavar Reynolds Jr. had 17 points and six assists as Monmouth edged past Rider 60-58. Mervin James led the Broncs with 17 points.

Olympic Alpine team event moved to Sunday because of wind

February 18, 2022 9:17 PM Associated Press

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP National Writer BEIJING (AP) — The last Alpine skiing race of the Beijing Olympics has been pushed back a day because of too-strong wind. The mixed team parallel event was rescheduled from Saturday to Sunday at 9 a.m. Sunday is the last day of the Winter Games. The race was supposed

Friedrich the leader midway through Olympic 4-man event

February 18, 2022 9:11 PM Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Francesco Friedrich’s pursuit of the first Olympic bobsled double-double is off to the right kind of start. But Johannes Lochner is clearly not going to let his German teammate win easily. Friedrich is seeking a fourth Olympic gold medal and his team of Thorsten Margis, Candy

Friedrich the leader midway through Olympic 4-man event

February 18, 2022 9:11 PM Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Francesco Friedrich’s pursuit of the first Olympic bobsled double-double is off to the right kind of start. But Johannes Lochner is clearly not going to let his German teammate win easily. Friedrich is seeking a fourth Olympic gold medal and his team of Thorsten Margis, Candy

Marchment’s first hat trick powers Panthers past Wild 6-2

February 18, 2022 8:46 PM Associated Press

By MIKE COOK Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Mason Marchment scored three goals for his first career hat trick, leading the Florida Panthers to a 6-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild. Anthony Duclair and Aaron Ekblad each had a goal and an assist. Sergei Bobrovsky made 24 saves for his fifth straight win.

Hundreds of rodents found inside Family Dollar facility

February 18, 2022 8:41 PM Associated Press

WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (AP) — Federal inspectors say they found more than 1,000 rodents inside a Family Dollar distribution facility in Arkansas. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says consumer complaint prompted officials to inspect the West Memphis, Arkansas, facility last month. Inside the building, inspectors said they found live rodents, dead rodents, rodent feces

US securities agency denies claims it’s harassing Elon Musk

February 18, 2022 8:36 PM Associated Press

DETROIT (AP) — U.S. securities regulators responded to allegations that they are harassing Tesla CEO Elon Musk, writing in a letter that they’re following a judge’s instructions in trying to speak with Musk’s lawyers about his posts on Twitter. In a letter dated Friday, Steven Buchholz of the Securities and Exchange Commission wrote that the

Lindsey Pearlman, television actress, found dead after being reported missing

February 18, 2022 8:34 PM CNN Newsource

By Sarah Moon, CNN Lindsey Pearlman, an actress known for her work in television series like “Chicago Justice” and “Empire,” was found dead in Los Angeles on Friday, days after she was reported missing, according to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). She was 43. “Today around 8:30 a.m., Hollywood Area officers responded to a

Gomillion leads Cleveland St. past Milwaukee 78-61

February 18, 2022 8:31 PM Associated Press

MILWAUKEE — Tre Gomillion had 20 points as Cleveland State topped Milwaukee 78-61. Joey St. Pierre led Milwaukee with 12 points.

GLIMPSES: A rare look at tattooed flesh on the Olympic ice

February 18, 2022 8:30 PM Associated Press

By The Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — What’s one thing that is less visible at the Winter Olympics than the Summer Games? Tattoos. With athletes bundled in fleece, nylon and Lycra, there is decidedly less skin showing on the slopes and ice, compared to warm-weather sports contested in shorts, tank tops and swimsuits. Curling might

Freezing cold to Olympic gold, New Zealand wins on halfpipe

February 18, 2022 8:29 PM Associated Press

By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — Nico Porteous of New Zealand overcame the swirling wind to win the Olympic halfpipe final on a day when many skiers struggled to land their best tricks because of strong gusts. Porteous scored a 93 in his opening run on a bitterly cold and breezy

Zane Smith wins Truck Series opener at Daytona in overtime

February 18, 2022 8:27 PM Associated Press

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Zane Smith came inches away from winning the Truck Series opener in regulation. Forced to try again in overtime, Smith held on in a two-lap sprint to win at Daytona International Speedway. The win Friday night was the fourth of Smith’s career but

Chong Qui leads Purdue Fort Wayne past Green Bay 74-55

February 18, 2022 8:20 PM Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Damian Chong Qui posted 16 points as Purdue Fort Wayne topped Green Bay 74-55. Kamari McGee led Green Bay with 19 points.

Chinese anti-graft agency investigates telecom boss

February 18, 2022 8:10 PM Associated Press

BEIJING (AP) — The Chinese anti-corruption agency is investigating a former general manager of one of the country’s three major state-owned phone carriers. The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection said Li Guohua of China Unicom is suspected of “severe violations of discipline and law.” It gave no details. Thousands of Chinese officials and executives of

Adelekun, Rai lift Dartmouth past Cornell 71-59

February 18, 2022 8:10 PM Associated Press

HANOVER, N.H. — Dame Adelekun had 19 points and eight rebounds and Aaryn Rai had 12 points and 10 rebounds to carry Dartmouth to a 71-59 win over Cornell. Nazir Williams led Cornell with 14 points.

Svechnikov scores twice as Hurricanes beat Predators 5-3

February 18, 2022 8:07 PM Associated Press

By BOB SUTTON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Andrei Svechnikov had two goals and an assist as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Nashville Predators 5-3. Brady Skjei and Jaccob Slavin each had a goal and an assist, and Jesperi Kotkaniemi also scored for the Hurricanes, who improved to 2-2-2 since the All-Star break. Martin

Robert Hight tops Funny Car qualifying in NHRA opener

February 18, 2022 8:03 PM Associated Press

POMONA, Calif. (AP) — Robert Hight topped Funny Car qualifying Friday night in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series’ season-opening Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals. Hight, a three-time season champion, had a 3.882-second run at 330.89 mph in a Chevrolet Camaro SS. If it holds up Saturday, it would give Hight his 72nd No. 1