SOCHI, Russia (AP) — Kamila Valieva scored a world-best 87.42 points to lead the short program at the Rostelecom Cup. The Russian finished seven points ahead of former figure skating world champion Elizaveta Tuktamysheva. American skater Mariah Bell is in third place. Kazuki Tomono of Japan leads the men’s competition. Morisi Kvitelashvili is second and
Continue ReadingBy ROB GILLIES Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Canada says it’s banning the entry of foreign nationals who have traveled through southern Africa in the last 14 days. That’s due to discovery of the new omicron variant of the coronavirus that has stoked worldwide fears. Government ministers also said Friday that all Canadians who have
Continue ReadingBy ROB GILLIES Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Canada says it’s banning the entry of foreign nationals who have traveled through southern Africa in the last 14 days. That’s due to discovery of the new omicron variant of the coronavirus that has stoked worldwide fears. Government ministers also said Friday that all Canadians who have
Continue ReadingBy Shain Bergan, Abby Dodge Click here for updates on this story MIAMI COUNTY, Kansas (KCTV) — Investigators on Friday said they believe an elderly couple leaving a Thanksgiving gathering Thursday night drove around railroad crossing arms and got stuck on the tracks before getting hit by a train and dying in the fiery collision.
Continue ReadingJOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African golfer Thriston Lawrence has shot another 6-under 65 to finish his second round atop the leaderboard of the Joburg Open. Lawrence led compatriot Zander Lombard (67) by four strokes on a day when play was again interrupted by bad weather before later being suspended because of fading light. The tournament
Continue ReadingPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Officials in Maryland’s Montgomery County say Charles Moose, who was Portland’s first Black police chief and later known for his role in the Washington, D.C., sniper attacks, died Thursday at the age of 68 in his home. In 1999 Moose become the chief for Montgomery County in Maryland, where he served
Continue ReadingCNNEE (CNN) — El presidente de Guatemala, Alejandro Giammattei, dijo durante una conferencia de prensa este viernes que emitió una restricción de viaje a las personas que vengan del sur de África, donde se detectó una nueva variante de covid-19 que la OMS ha nombrado omicron. Minuto a minuto: nueva variante del coronavirus lleva a
Continue ReadingBy SUDHIN THANAWALA Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia officials struggling to distribute federal funds to prevent evictions have outlined plans to increase the speed at which they get the money to landlords and renters. The improvement plans were submitted last week to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. If they are not approved, the
Continue ReadingFormer Netherlands international John van’t Schip has resigned as Greece coach after failing to qualify for next year’s World Cup in Qatar. The 58-year-old former Ajax winger stepped down five weeks before his contract expired on Dec. 31. Greece has not reached a major tournament since the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Van’t Schip took
Continue ReadingBy Mariya Murrow Click here for updates on this story NEWNAN, Georgia (WGCL) — Black Friday is a day full of deals and discounts bound to get you in the spirit of the holidays. But for some, it’s an opportunity to commit crime. Newnan police have announced the arrest of a well known thief in
Continue ReadingBy JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The billboard serves as a reminder of last year’s Territorial Cup to anyone who drives Interstate-10 between Phoenix and Tucson. The maroon-and-gold billboard, put up by Arizona State fans, reads: “NO PITY FOR THE KITTY,” with 70-7 on each side. No need for reminders needed
Continue ReadingThe Associated Press Stocks closed sharply lower after a coronavirus variant from South Africa appeared to be spreading across the globe. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 905 points. The S&P 500 index fell 2.3%, its worst day since February and the Nasdaq composite had its worst drop in two months. Travel and energy stocks
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Meet Tequila, a young white-and-orange cat who is playful and loves to explore. She’s waiting for a new home at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center.
Continue ReadingBy Toyin Owoseje, CNN The government of Malawi has defended its decision to invite the former heavyweight champion boxer Mike Tyson to become the country’s official cannabis ambassador following a backlash over his conviction for rape in the 1990s. Malawi legalized the growing and processing of cannabis for medicinal purposes last year, although it stopped
Continue ReadingKISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Isaiah Wong scored 14 of his 21 points in the second half to rally Miami to a 69-63 win over North Texas in the ESPN Events Invitational. The Hurricanes trailed by as many was 14 in the first half. After consecutive 3s put the Mean Green back on top 54-52 Wong
Continue ReadingBy JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA is bowl eligible and has secured its first winning season since 2016. The Bruins though have one more goal going into their regular-season finale against California on Saturday night at the Rose Bowl — not having a letdown after a huge win over Southern
Continue ReadingBy Brian Lowry, CNN Thanksgiving weekend is theoretically all about family. Yet in terms of entertainment options — to consume with them or as a means of escaping them — the prevailing theme is heavily tilted toward nostalgia, with projects rooted in the 1960s, ’70s and ’90s. Music plays a sizable role in all this,
Continue ReadingCNN By Brian Lowry, CNN Thanksgiving weekend is theoretically all about family. Yet in terms of entertainment options — to consume with them or as a means of escaping them — the prevailing theme is heavily tilted toward nostalgia, with projects rooted in the 1960s, ’70s and ’90s. Music plays a sizable role in all
Continue ReadingBELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — Flood watches were issued for much of western Washington as storms associated with multiple “atmospheric rivers” threaten parts of the Northwest that saw heavy damage from storms earlier this month. The National Weather Service warned that flooding was possible through Monday afternoon in places like Bellingham and the greater Seattle area
Continue ReadingBELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — Flood watches were issued for much of western Washington as storms associated with multiple “atmospheric rivers” threaten parts of the Northwest that saw heavy damage from storms earlier this month. The National Weather Service warned that flooding was possible through Monday afternoon in places like Bellingham and the greater Seattle area
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