After a decade of decline and a pandemic dip, college enrollment is leveling off
EDsmart cited current and projected enrollment figures from the National Center for Education Statistics to contextualize enrollment declines.
Continue Reading
Month: December 2022
McDavid’s 4-point game leads Oilers to 8-2 rout of Coyotes
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid had two goals and two assists and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored twice and had an assist as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Arizona Coyotes 8-2. Derek Ryan, Leon Draisaitl, Bret Kulak and Klim Kostin also scored for the Oilers, who have won five of their last seven games. Jack McBain
Continue Reading
Pennsylvania panel to vote on proposal defining sex, race
By MARK SCOLFORO Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania government panel is considering adding extensive definitions of sex, religious creed and race to nondiscrimination regulations. The proposal being voted on Thursday is a change some Republican lawmakers see as an overreach on a subject they think should not be addressed without legislation. It
Continue Reading Iran executes first known prisoner arrested in protests
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran said Thursday it executed a prisoner convicted for a crime allegedly committed during the country’s ongoing nationwide protests, the first such death penalty carried out by Tehran. The execution of Mohsen Shekari comes as other detainees also face the possibility of the death
Continue Reading
As North Carolinians regain power, investigators probe terrorism and threats against power substations across the US. One expert explains what needs to be done
By Nouran Salahieh, John Miller and Holly Yan, CNN A growing number of reported threats to power infrastructure are under investigation following attacks on substations in the South and on the West Coast as electricity becomes a more critical need in winter. Even before the gun assaults Saturday in Moore County, North Carolina, wiped out
Continue Reading Oregon high court won’t let voter gun control measure begin
By GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s tough, voter-approved gun control law remains temporarily blocked. Oregon’s Supreme Court declined to overturn a lower court judge’s decision preventing the measure from taking effect on Thursday. The measure would ban the sale and transfer of high-capacity magazines. The law also requires permits, criminal background
Continue Reading Pettersson’s overtime goal gives Canucks 6-5 win over Sharks
By MAX MILLER Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Elias Pettersson scored on a breakaway at 4:25 of overtime, giving the Vancouver Canucks a 6-5 win over the San Jose Sharks. Dakota Joshua scored twice for the Canucks and Nils Hoglander, Ilya Mikheyev, and Andrei Kuzmenko added goals. Spencer Martin made 34 saves. Nick
Continue Reading Tatum, Brown lead Celtics to easy 125-98 win over Suns
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each scored 25 points, Malcolm Brogdon added 16 off the bench and the Boston Celtics embarrassed the sloppy Phoenix Suns 125-98 on Wednesday night. The Celtics won for the eighth time in nine games, improving their NBA-best record to 21-5. The
Continue Reading Lebanese banks battered by meltdown struggle to survive
By BASSEM MROUE Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s once burgeoning banking sector has been hard hit by the country’s historic economic meltdown. It has suffered staggering losses worth tens of billions of dollars and many of the small nation’s lenders now face possible closures or mergers. Yet bankers have been resisting attempts to make
Continue Reading
Lebanese banks battered by meltdown struggle to survive
By BASSEM MROUE Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s once burgeoning banking sector has been hard hit by the country’s historic economic meltdown. It has suffered staggering losses worth tens of billions of dollars and many of the small nation’s lenders now face possible closures or mergers. Yet bankers have been resisting attempts to make
Continue Reading Andersson’s 3rd-period goal helps Flames beat Wild 5-3
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Rasmus Andersson scored a tiebreaker at 15:57 of the third period and had two assists as the Calgary Flames rallied to beat the Minnesota Wild 5-3. Tyler Toffoli scored twice, including an empty-netter, and Nazem Kadri and Blake Coleman added goals for Calgary. Elias Lindholm had three assists for the Flames,
Continue Reading White scores 16, Johnson 14 as USC beats CSU Fullerton 64-50
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tre White scored 16 points on 6-of-9 shooting, Kobe Johnson added 14 points, five assists and three steals and Southern California beat Cal State Fullerton 64-50. The Titans missed six consecutive shots and committed three turnovers over the first five minutes as USC scored the first 13 points and Reese Dixon-Waters
Continue Reading Marijuana now legal in Missouri, but you can’t buy it yet
By JIM SALTER and HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — As of Thursday, it’s lawful for adults to possess and use marijuana in Missouri. That doesn’t mean you can legally buy it just yet, or use it everywhere. Medical marijuana has been legal in state since 2018, but voters went a step further
Continue Reading Marijuana now legal in Missouri, but you can’t buy it yet
By JIM SALTER and HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — As of Thursday, it’s lawful for adults to possess and use marijuana in Missouri. That doesn’t mean you can legally buy it just yet, or use it everywhere. Medical marijuana has been legal in state since 2018, but voters went a step further
Continue Reading Rangers use 4-goal 3rd period to beat Golden Knights 5-1
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — The New York Rangers scored three goals in 1:54 in the third period to beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-1. New York’s Mika Zibanejad had two goals and an assist. Teammate Artemi Panarin reached 600 career points. The Rangers are 7-2-1 in their past 10
Continue Reading EXPLAINER: Pronouns, nonbinary people and the Club Q attack
By JEFF McMILLAN Associated Press The Colorado Springs gay bar shooting suspect’s assertion of being nonbinary has put gender identity and pronouns — and some sensitive questions around them — back in the spotlight. Respecting Anderson Lee Aldrich’s request to be referenced with they/them pronouns does not amount to placating someone accused of a heinous
Continue Reading
When China and Saudi Arabia meet, nothing matters more than oil
By Laura He, CNN Business Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting Saudi Arabia this week for the first time in nearly seven years, during which he is expected to sign billions of dollars of deals with the world’s largest oil exporter and meet leaders from across the Middle East. The visit is a sign that
Continue Reading
Washington’s 18 help Cal Baptist defeat Weber State 64-52
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Scotty Washington had 18 points in California Baptist’s 64-52 victory over Weber State on Wednesday. Washington was 7 of 10 shooting (3 for 4 from distance) for the Lancers (6-4). Hunter Goodrick scored eight points and added five rebounds. Timothy Ighoefe shot 3 of 7 from the field to finish with
Continue Reading Washington’s 18 help Cal Baptist defeat Weber State 64-52
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Scotty Washington had 18 points in California Baptist’s 64-52 victory over Weber State on Wednesday. Washington was 7 of 10 shooting (3 for 4 from distance) for the Lancers (6-4). Hunter Goodrick scored eight points and added five rebounds. Timothy Ighoefe shot 3 of 7 from the field to finish with
Continue Reading
Who is Liz Garbus, the director Harry and Meghan entrusted with their Netflix docuseries?
Jacqui Palumbo, CNN After much speculation over the fate of Netflix’s docuseries “Harry & Meghan,” the first three episodes finally arrive Thursday, offering an intimate look at the lives of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and, as the trailers suggest, further insight into why they stepped down from their royal duties. But who is
Continue Reading AP source: Bogaerts to Padres for 11 years, $280 million
By RONALD BLUM and JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writers SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres and Xander Bogaerts agreed to a blockbuster $280 million, 11-year contract Wednesday night, adding the All-Star slugger to an already deep lineup. A person familiar with the negotiations confirmed the contract to The Associated Press on condition of
Continue Reading AP source: Bogaerts to Padres for 11 years, $280 million
By RONALD BLUM and JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writers SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres and Xander Bogaerts agreed to a blockbuster $280 million, 11-year contract Wednesday night, adding the All-Star slugger to an already deep lineup. A person familiar with the negotiations confirmed the contract to The Associated Press on condition of
Continue Reading Justice has 18 in Santa Clara’s 66-65 win vs. New Mexico St.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Led by Keshawn Justice’s 18 points, the Santa Clara Broncos defeated the New Mexico State Aggies 66-65 on Wednesday. The Broncos are now 8-2 on the season, while the Aggies dropped to 4-3.
Continue Reading
Idaho Falls wins rivalry battle against Skyline on the road 77-66
The Idaho Falls Tigers were victorious on the road against their arch rivals Wednesday night, as IF took down the Skyline Grizzlies 76-66.
Continue Reading This college student was among the ‘invisible’ homeless. Now, a creative housing fix is helping her stay in school
By Athena Jones, CNN Photographs by Laura Oliverio, CNN Nineteen-year-old Isabella Zaldaña dreams of becoming a nurse. And as a student at this city’s selective Manhattan Hunter Science High School, she was on her way. But she often had to pinch herself to stay awake in class. “I would nap throughout the day, instead of
Continue Reading Legendary San Diego sword swallower hospitalized with slashed abdominal cavity, pierced liver
By Malik Earnest Click here for updates on this story SAN DIEGO (KFMB) — Well-known San Diegan and sword swallower Scott Nelson, also known as “Murrugun The Mystic,” was hospitalized in Washington, DC, following “an unrelated sword swallowing” mishap at Six Flags. First responders were called to the scene at Six Flags of America on
Continue Reading Australia wants Indonesia to monitor released bombmaker
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s government says it is seeking assurances from Indonesia that the man convicted of making the bombs used in the 2002 Bali terrorist attacks would continue to be monitored after his release from prison. Islamic militant Hisyam bin Alizein, also known as Umar Patek, was paroled Wednesday after serving about half
Continue Reading Legendary San Diego sword swallower hospitalized with slashed abdominal cavity, pierced liver
By Malik Earnest Click here for updates on this story SAN DIEGO (KFMB) — Well-known San Diegan and sword swallower Scott Nelson, also known as “Murrugun The Mystic,” was hospitalized in Washington, DC, following “an unrelated sword swallowing” mishap at Six Flags. First responders were called to the scene at Six Flags of America on
Continue Reading Georgia vote gives Harris reprieve as Senate tiebreaker
By CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris needed to get to the U.S. Senate to break a tie. But first she had to avoid causing a traffic jam. One more senator had to vote before Harris could end the impasse, and he was in Georgetown, on the opposite side of
Continue Reading Bill protecting same-sex, interracial unions clears Congress
By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The House gave final approval Thursday to legislation protecting same-sex marriages, a monumental step in a decadeslong battle for nationwide recognition that reflects a stark turnaround in societal attitudes. President Joe Biden has said he will promptly sign the measure, which requires all states to recognize
Continue Reading Biden approval, views of economy steady, sour: AP-NORC poll
By HANNAH FINGERHUT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Fresh off his party’s better-than-anticipated performance in the midterm elections, President Joe Biden is facing consistent but critical assessments of his leadership and the national economy. A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds 43% of U.S. adults say they approve of
Continue Reading Japan’s economy shrank less in July-Sept, revised data show
TOKYO (AP) — Japan has reported its economy contracted less than previously thought in the last quarter, weathering the country’s latest big COVID wave with less damage than had been thought. The report Thursday showed the world’s third-largest economy shrank at a 0.8% annual rate in July-September. That was better than minus 1.2% annual growth
Continue Reading Japan’s economy shrank less in July-Sept, revised data show
TOKYO (AP) — Japan has reported its economy contracted less than previously thought in the last quarter, weathering the country’s latest big COVID wave with less damage than had been thought. The report Thursday showed the world’s third-largest economy shrank at a 0.8% annual rate in July-September. That was better than minus 1.2% annual growth
Continue Reading Palestinians: Israeli army kills 4 in West Bank violence
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The Palestinian Health Ministry says Israeli forces have killed four Palestinians in separate incidents in the occupied West Bank. Later, Israeli forces shot dead a Palestinian youth near Ramallah city and wounded three others, the ministry said The Israeli military said it was carrying out an arrest raid in the
Continue Reading Russell scores 15 points in 4th, Wolves beat Pacers 121-115
By BRIAN HALL Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — D’Angelo Russell had 15 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, Anthony Edwards scored 26 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves held on to beat the Indiana Pacers 121-115 on Wednesday night. Rudy Gobert added 16 points and 20 rebounds for Minnesota, which blew a 23-point lead
Continue Reading Williamson scores 29, Pelicans hold off Pistons 104-98
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson had 29 points and 10 rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans held off the Detroit Pistons 104-98 for their fifth straight victory. Trey Murphy III hit four 3s and finished with 20 points for New Orleans, which won for the 10th time in
Continue Reading More Americans are moving into harm’s way as climate disasters increase
By Rachel Ramirez, CNN People are moving in droves to places with a high risk of climate disasters, researchers say, despite extreme weather events increasing in frequency and intensity in recent years. A study released Thursday by researchers from the University of Vermont found that over the past decade, Americans have moved out of some
Continue Reading
Home delivery of medications can help improve access, especially when time is tight
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Covid-19 hospitalizations are on the rise in the United States, with more than 34,000 new admissions last week, but millions of vaccines and doses of antiviral treatments that could help prevent severe outcomes from the virus remain unused. Research has found that many who could benefit most from the Covid-19 medication
Continue Reading DeRozan, Bulls beat Wizards; Beal out with hamstring strain
CHICAGO (AP) — DeMar DeRozan scored 15 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter, Nikola Vucevic had 25 points and 11 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Washington Wizards 115-111. Zach LaVine added 25 points as Chicago bounced back after a 2-4 road trip. Vucevic’s basket gave the Bulls a 106-105 lead with
Continue Reading Ukraine war is going to ‘take a while,’ Putin says as he warns nuclear risk is increasing
By Jessie Yeung and Katharina Krebs, CNN Nearly 10 months after his invasion of Ukraine began, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday acknowledged that the conflict is “going to take a while,” as he also warned of the “increasing” threat of nuclear war. Speaking at a meeting of Russia’s Human Rights Council at the Kremlin,
Continue Reading Peru president’s power grab recalls country’s dark past
By FRANKLIN BRICEÑO and JOSHUA GOODMAN Associated Press LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru’s ousted President Pedro Castillo rose to power 17 months ago as a populist outsider. But he squandered what little popularity he had when he stunned the nation by dissolving Congress in an act of political suicide that recalled some of the darkest
Continue Reading Fontecchio lifts Jazz past Warriors in short-handed matchup
By MATTHEW COLES Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Simone Fontecchio dunked with 1.4 seconds remaining off Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s steal and the Utah Jazz beat the Golden State Warriors 124-123 on Wednesday night in a matchup of short-handed teams. Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Andrew Wiggins sat out for Golden State, while Utah was
Continue Reading Ukraine war is going to ‘take a while,’ Putin says as he warns nuclear risk is increasing
By Jessie Yeung and Katharina Krebs, CNN Nearly 10 months after his invasion of Ukraine began, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday acknowledged that the conflict is “going to take a while,” as he also warned of the “increasing” threat of nuclear war. Speaking at a meeting of Russia’s Human Rights Council at the Kremlin,
Continue Reading Harmon scores 19, Utah Valley beats BYU 75-60
By The Associated Press PROVO, Utah (AP) — Justin Harmon had 19 points in Utah Valley’s 75-60 victory over BYU on Wednesday night. Harmon was 7 of 12 shooting, including 1 for 3 from distance, and went 4 for 8 from the line for the Wolverines (5-4). Aziz Bandaogo scored 14 points and added seven
Continue Reading Harmon scores 19, Utah Valley beats BYU 75-60
By The Associated Press PROVO, Utah (AP) — Justin Harmon had 19 points in Utah Valley’s 75-60 victory over BYU on Wednesday night. Harmon was 7 of 12 shooting, including 1 for 3 from distance, and went 4 for 8 from the line for the Wolverines (5-4). Aziz Bandaogo scored 14 points and added seven
Continue Reading No. 5 UConn handles Florida 75-54 on road, remains unbeaten
By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Adama Sanogo scored 17 points, Donovan Clingan added 16 and No. 5 UConn beat Florida 75-54 to improve to 10-0 for the first time since the 2010-11 season. The Huskies took control early, built a 15-point lead midway through the second half and never let
Continue Reading Texas Tech rallies at end to beat Nicholls 78-71
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Pop Isaacs scored 24 points, shooting 5 for 6 from 3-point range, and Kevin Obanor scored 20 and Texas Tech managed to overcome Nicholls late for a 78-71 win. Caleb Huffman’s layup with 8:47 left gave the Colonels a 60-48 lead. But the Red Raiders outscored Nicholls 22-9 over the next
Continue Reading
Wednesday H.S. scores – December 7
Area boys and girls high school basketball and wrestling scores
Continue Reading Morant’s triple-double leads Grizzlies past Thunder 123-102
By CLAY BAILEY Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant had 26 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, and the Memphis Grizzlies used a second-half flurry to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 123-102. Morant’s triple-double was his second this season and the seventh of his career, breaking Marc Gasol’s franchise record. Morant’s 13 rebounds
Continue Reading No. 14 Indiana sinks 11 3-pointers to blow out Nebraska
By PHILLIP B. WILSON Associated Press BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Trey Galloway scored 20 and Tamar Bates had 19 as No. 14 Indiana routed Nebraska 81-65 on Wednesday night. Indiana finished 11 of 25 from beyond the arc, while Nebraska made just 6 of 23. The Hoosiers led by as much as 22 in the
Continue Reading Ndefo scores 17, Seton Hall defeats Lincoln (Pa.) 82-55
SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. — Led by KC Ndefo’s 17 points, the Seton Hall Pirates defeated the Lincoln (Pa.) Lions 82-55 on Wednesday night. The Pirates are now 5-4 on the season.
Continue Reading Gov. extends emergency order as respiratory illnesses surge
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown is extending a state of emergency as a surge of respiratory illnesses in adults and children — including RSV, the flu and COVID-19 — strains hospitals. The executive order issued Wednesday calls for the Oregon Health Authority and other state agencies to deploy emergency volunteer health care
Continue Reading
Florida lawmaker charged with Covid relief fraud
By Hannah Rabinowitz and Jack Forrest, CNN Federal prosecutors announced charges Wednesday against a Florida state representative who allegedly swindled thousands of dollars in coronavirus relief loans from the Small Business Administration. State Rep. Joseph Harding obtained more than $150,000 in SBA loans by lying on his loan applications, according to a news release from
Continue Reading Magic beat Clippers 116-111 in OT, snap 9-game losing streak
By DICK SCANLON Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Pablo Banchero scored 10 of his 23 points in overtime and the Orlando Magic snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 116-111 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Banchero made all six of his free throws in the final seven seconds of OT, the last six
Continue Reading Judge goes back to Yankees; Padres grab SS Bogaerts
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Aaron Judge is returning to the New York Yankees on a $360 million, nine-year contract, and the other contenders for the AL MVP in free agency are moving on. Judge visited with the San Francisco Giants last month, and he also met with San Diego
Continue Reading Randle, Knicks win 113-89 after Hawks lose another starter
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Julius Randle had 34 points and 17 rebounds, and the New York Knicks capitalized on another key Atlanta Hawks injury to coast to a 113-89 victory. Trae Young showed up wearing sneakers in the Knicks’ blue-and-orange colors with “King of Broadway” on them, but he
Continue Reading Thompson nets 4 in 1st, 5 overall, as Buffalo tops Columbus
By NICOLE KRAFT Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Tage Thompson matched an NHL record by scoring four times in the first period and finished with five goals and an assist as the Buffalo Sabres won their third straight road game, 9-4 over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Thompson’s outburst helped Buffalo score six times in
Continue Reading Officials talk biodiversity as drought stunts Kenya wildlife
By WANJOHI KABUKURU, BRIAN INGANGA and DESMOND TIRO Associated Press ARCHERS POST, Kenya (AP) — In Kenya’s sweltering northern Samburu county, a destructive drought exacerbated by climate change is wreaking havoc on people and wildlife. After four consecutive years of failed rains causing some of the worst conditions in 40 years, wild animals have become
Continue Reading Antetokounmpo, Holiday lead Bucks past Kings, 126-113
By JIM HOEHN Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 35 points, Jrue Holiday added 31 and Milwaukee beat Sacramento 126-113 on Wednesday night for the Bucks’ 13th consecutive victory over the Kings. The streak is Milwaukee’s longest active streak against an opponent. The Bucks have won 12 straight against Orlando. Domantas Sabonis had
Continue Reading Texas A&M-CC defeats Texas Lutheran 100-63
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Led by Isaac Mushila’s 23 points, the Texas A&M-CC Islanders defeated the Texas Lutheran Bulldogs 100-63 on Wednesday night. The Islanders improved to 5-4 with the win.
Continue Reading Sandage has 28, Illinois State downs Eastern Michigan 87-81
NORMAL, Ill. Led by Colton Sandage’s 28 points, the Illinois State Redbirds defeated the Eastern Michigan Eagles 87-81 on Wednesday night. The Redbirds are now 4-6 with the win and the Eagles fell to 2-8.
Continue Reading South Korea widens back-to-work orders on striking truckers
By KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s government has expanded its back-to-work orders against thousands of cargo truck drivers who are staging a nationwide walkout over freight fare issues. The government says a prolonged strike could inflict “deep scars” on the country’s economy. The orders were initially issued on some
Continue Reading South Korea widens back-to-work orders on striking truckers
By KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s government has expanded its back-to-work orders against thousands of cargo truck drivers who are staging a nationwide walkout over freight fare issues. The government says a prolonged strike could inflict “deep scars” on the country’s economy. The orders were initially issued on some
Continue Reading Manhattan DA says his office won’t tolerate ‘attempts to intimidate’ following Trump posts
By Mark Morales and Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg said in an email to staff on Saturday that his office will “not tolerate attempts to intimidate our office or threaten the rule of law in New York.” The email was sent after former President Donald Trump posted on social media that he
Continue Reading Trump Org. fraud trial juror tells CNN the panel was ‘serious’ and didn’t focus on Donald Trump
By Lauren del Valle, CNN The jury who convicted Donald Trump‘s namesake companies earlier this week was “serious” and tried to focus on the law — not the former president, one of the jurors said in an interview with CNN. Jurors saw a “culture of fraud,” at the Trump Organization, but referred to Trump as
Continue Reading Casey Anthony shares her version of events in a new docuseries. What you need to know
By Faith Karimi, CNN Casey Anthony is back in the national spotlight more than a decade after she was acquitted in the killing of her 2-year-old daughter. In a new three-part docuseries streaming on Peacock titled, “Casey Anthony: Where the Truth Lies,” Anthony relays her version of what she says led to Caylee’s death. Anthony
Continue Reading 13 desconocidos varados en un aeropuerto se fueron juntos en un viaje por carretera. Así ocurrió
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — ¿Qué haces cuando te cancelan el vuelo que tenías de noche, debes estar en tu destino por la mañana y no hay más vuelos disponibles? En el caso de estos 13 completos desconocidos en Orlando, Florida, a última hora del domingo, alquilas una minivan, formas una comunidad improvisada y te embarcas
Continue Reading Who is Dina Boluarte, Peru’s first female president?
By CNNE’s Rocio Munoz Ledo Dina Boluarte took office as the new President of Peru on Wednesday, after Congress ousted former president Pedro Castillo. In this turbulent context, Boluarte, who until a few hours ago was the country’s Vice President, took over as Castillo’s successor after being sworn in before the plenary session of Congress
Continue Reading South Korea’s truth commission to probe foreign adoptions
By KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission will investigate the cases of dozens of South Korean adoptees in Europe and the United States who suspect their origins were falsified or obscured during a child export frenzy in the mid- to late-1900s. During that time, the country
Continue Reading Rosner scores 24 as Western Illinois defeats Iowa Wesleyan
MACOMB, Ill. — Led by Alec Rosner’s 24 points, the Western Illinois Leathernecks defeated the Iowa Wesleyan Tigers 84-73 on Wednesday night. The Leathernecks moved to 5-4 with the victory.
Continue Reading Siakam scores 25 points, Raptors rout short-handed Lakers
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Pascal Siakam had 25 points and 10 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors routed Los Angeles 126-113 on Wednesday night, beating a short-handed Lakers team playing without LeBron James and Anthony Davis. James sat out because of a sore left ankle, one night after he played 36 minutes
Continue Reading Forrest’s 20 lead North Alabama past Alabama State 71-63
FLORENCE, Ala. — Led by Damien Forrest’s 20 points, the North Alabama Lions defeated the Alabama State Hornets 71-63 on Wednesday night. The Lions moved to 6-4 with the victory and the Hornets fell to 1-8.
Continue Reading Andrews, No. 19 Baylor women cruise past UT Arlington 91-36
WACO, Texas (AP) — Sarah Andrews scored 20 points, Darianna Littlepage-Buggs had a double-double and No. 19 Baylor coasted to a 91-36 win over UT Arlington. Littlepage-Buggs had 11 points and 10 rebounds. The Bears were 11 of 21 from 3-point range (52%) and shot 56.5% overall. They turned 28 turnovers into 29 points. Taleyah
Continue Reading Corbin has 20, Robert Morris beats Central Michigan 71-66
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Led by Josh Corbin’s 20 points, the Robert Morris Colonials defeated the Central Michigan Chippewas 71-66. The Colonials moved to 4-6 with the win and the Chippewas dropped to 4-5.
Continue Reading Davidson defeats Western Carolina 72-64
DAVIDSON, N.C. — David Skogman scored 17 points off of the bench to help lead the Davidson Wildcats past the Western Carolina Catamounts 72-64 on Wednesday night. The Wildcats improved to 7-3 with the victory and the Catamounts fell to 4-6.
Continue Reading ‘Trump obsession is very bad’: Senate Republicans confront their problems after poor election showing
By Manu Raju, Clare Foran and Ted Barrett, CNN Donald Trump is facing a flurry of criticism on Capitol Hill, with Republican fury growing over their failure to take back the Senate and GOP leaders at odds over their strategy with the former president still maintaining a dominant hold on the party. The GOP reckoning
Continue Reading Panthers owner settles tax fight over failed practice space
By JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina county where Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper started building and then abandoned a new $800 million practice facility has reached a settlement over $21 million in sales tax money given to the NFL team. A statement Wednesday night from York County says the
Continue Reading Panthers owner settles tax fight over failed practice space
By JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina county where Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper started building and then abandoned a new $800 million practice facility has reached a settlement over $21 million in sales tax money given to the NFL team. A statement Wednesday night from York County says the
Continue Reading Cómo las nuevas leyes de Indonesia contra el sexo fuera del matrimonio afectarán a los turistas
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Los turistas internacionales han regresado en masa a la popular isla turística de Bali a medida que la pandemia de coronavirus retrocede, lo que ha generado esperanzas de que el sector turístico de Indonesia, fuertemente golpeado, esté en camino a recuperarse. Pero esta semana el Parlamento de Indonesia aprobó nuevas y
Continue Reading US appeals ruling that would lift asylum restrictions
By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The U.S. government says it will appeal a court ruling that would lift asylum restrictions that have become the cornerstone of border enforcement. The Homeland Security Department said Wednesday it would file an appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia,
Continue Reading Ex-Idaho cop tied to white supremacy alleges discrimination
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A retired longtime police captain whose ties to a white supremacist group have prompted an in-depth investigation of potential racism at the Boise Police Department filed a discrimination complaint against the city in November. Matthew Bryngelson, who oversaw the patrol division and retired in August, alleges age and disability discrimination in
Continue Reading Clark, Czinano lead No. 16 Iowa women past No. 10 Iowa State
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Associated Press IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Caitlin Clark scored 19 points and Monika Czinano added 18 points and 10 rebounds as No. 16 Iowa defeated No. 10 Iowa State 70-57. Kate Martin added 13 points for the Hawkeyes, who have won six of the last seven games in the rivalry and
Continue Reading New York Times journalists stage historic 24-hour strike after management and union fail to reach deal
By Oliver Darcy, CNN Business A 24-hour strike at The New York Times, a historic demonstration in which more than 1,100 employees are expected to participate, began Thursday at midnight, after management and the union representing staffers failed to reach an agreement for a new contract after more than a year and a half of
Continue Reading Warriors’ Curry, Green, Wiggins sidelined against Jazz
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Andrew Wiggins sat out for Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night against the Utah Jazz, who were missing Lauri Markkanen and Mike Conley. Curry skipped the game because of soreness in his left ankle, Green is out with tightness in his left hip and Andrew
Continue Reading Warriors’ Curry, Green, Wiggins sidelined against Jazz
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Andrew Wiggins sat out for Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night against the Utah Jazz, who were missing Lauri Markkanen and Mike Conley. Curry skipped the game because of soreness in his left ankle, Green is out with tightness in his left hip and Andrew
Continue Reading Roberts puts up 16, Army knocks off NJIT 63-62
WEST POINT, N.Y. — Led by Ethan Roberts’ 16 points, the Army Black Knights defeated the NJIT Highlanders 63-62 on Wednesday night. The Black Knights are now 5-5 on the season, while the Highlanders moved to 1-8.
Continue Reading Indiana sues TikTok, citing safety and security concerns
By ARLEIGH RODGERS Associated Press/Report for America INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana’s attorney general on Wednesday sued Chinese-owned social media app TikTok, claiming the video-sharing platform misleads its users, particularly children, about the level of inappropriate content and security of consumer information. Republican Attorney General Todd Rokita said in a complaint filed Wednesday that while the
Continue Reading Indiana sues TikTok, citing safety and security concerns
By ARLEIGH RODGERS Associated Press/Report for America INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana’s attorney general on Wednesday sued Chinese-owned social media app TikTok, claiming the video-sharing platform misleads its users, particularly children, about the level of inappropriate content and security of consumer information. Republican Attorney General Todd Rokita said in a complaint filed Wednesday that while the
Continue Reading Charlize Theron honored at Women in Entertainment gala
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — For once, Charlize Theron has begun to witness more women in power roles with the film industry. Theron praised women after she she received the prestigious Sherry Lansing Leadership Award at The Hollywood Reporter’s Women in Entertainment breakfast gala Wednesday in Los Angeles. The
Continue Reading Pentagon splits $9 billion cloud contract among 4 companies
By TARA COPP and MATT O’BRIEN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Google, Oracle, Microsoft and Amazon will share in the Pentagon’s $9 billion contract to build its cloud computing network. The announcement comes a year after accusations of politicization over the previously announced contract and a protracted legal battle resulted in the military starting over
Continue Reading Deep, 5.8 magnitude quake shakes Indonesia’s capital
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A strong and deep earthquake shook Indonesia’s capital and other parts of the main island Java. High-rises in Jakarta, the capital, swayed for several seconds and some ordered evacuations. There were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties Thursday. The U.S. Geological Survey says the 5.8 magnitude earthquake shook at
Continue Reading Edey stands tall as No. 4 Boilermakers rout Hofstra 85-66
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Zach Edey had a double-double in the first half and finished with 23 points and 18 rebounds to help No. 4 Purdue rout Hofstra 85-66. He’s now scored at least 20 points in eight consecutive games, the longest streak in coach Matt Painter’s 18-year
Continue Reading
Amber Heard appeals defamation case loss to ex-husband Johnny Depp
By Zenebou Sylla and Tavleen Tarrant, CNN Lawyers for Amber Heard officially appealed her loss in a defamation case brought by Johnny Depp, arguing there were several errors in the trial, according to a copy of the appeal obtained by CNN. Errors listed include that the case was tried in Virginia and that the court
Continue Reading Soriano scores 17 in St. John’s 86-67 win against DePaul
NEW YORK — Led by Joel Soriano’s 17 points, the St. John’s Red Storm defeated the DePaul Blue Demons 86-67 on Wednesday night. The Red Storm improved to 9-1 with the victory and the Blue Demons fell to 5-4.
Continue Reading 8 killed in continued shootings in Mexican border city
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican authorities say seven suspects and one soldier are dead after a shootout between the army and suspected drug cartel gunmen in the northern Mexico border city of Nuevo Laredo. The bloodshed Wednesday was the second time in as many weeks that large-scale violence has hit Nuevo Laredo, which is across
Continue Reading Burke scores 23, Morgan State beats Penn State-Wilkes Barre
BALTIMORE — Led by Isaiah Burke’s 23 points, the Morgan State Bears defeated the Penn State-Wilkes Barre Nittany Lions 95-48 on Wednesday night. The Bears moved to 4-6 with the win
Continue Reading Hoggard scores career-high 23, Michigan St snaps 2-game skid
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (AP) — A.J. Hoggard scored a career-high 23 points, Joey Hauser had 12 points and 15 rebounds and Michigan State beat Penn State 67-58 to snap a two-game losing streak. Michigan State avoided going .500 or worse after 10 games for the first time in 18 seasons. Hoggard blocked an open layup
Continue Reading
Athlete of the Week: Kenyon Sadiq, Skyline Football
Our Sermon Service and Electric Athlete of the Week has dazzled on the football field his entire career at Skyline. Our Athlete of the Week is Kenyon Sadiq.
Continue Reading Boeing’s last 747 to roll out of Washington state factory
SEATTLE (AP) — After more than half a century, the last Boeing 747 has rolled out of a Washington state factory. The jumbo jet has been used as a cargo plane, a commercial aircraft capable of carrying nearly 500 passengers, and as the Air Force One presidential aircraft. When it debuted in 1969, it was
Continue Reading Boeing’s last 747 to roll out of Washington state factory
SEATTLE (AP) — After more than half a century, the last Boeing 747 has rolled out of a Washington state factory. The jumbo jet has been used as a cargo plane, a commercial aircraft capable of carrying nearly 500 passengers, and as the Air Force One presidential aircraft. When it debuted in 1969, it was
Continue Reading