BERLIN (AP) — Germany has become the latest country to record 100,000 deaths from COVID-19. It confirmed its first case on Jan. 27, 2020, rising to 100,000 by early April. After a summer lull, infections surged again last fall, prompting a Christmas lockdown that lasted well into the new year. Germany recorded its 50,000th death
Continue ReadingBy DAVID RISING and ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The Solomon Islands prime minister has blamed foreign interference for anti-government protests, arson and looting that have ravaged the capital in recent days following his government’s decision to switch alliances from Taiwan to Beijing. Manasseh Sogavare angered many in 2019, particularly leaders of
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Mi familia de cinco miembros, que incluye a mis tres hijos de 11, 9 y 7 años, estaba en un parque estatal local. Querían ir a la tienda de regalos al final de nuestra visita. “Mamá, esta no es la entrada accesible”, dijo mi hijo de 7 años. “Tienes que preguntarle
Continue ReadingBy BEN ROSS Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Timo Meier scored the go-ahead goal with 8:42 remaining and added two assists as the San Jose Sharks handed the Ottawa Senators their third straight loss, 6-3. Matt Nieto, Tomas Hertl, Nick Bonino, Logan Couture and Jacob Middleton also scored for San Jose, which won
Continue ReadingAlejandra Ramos Barreda (CNN Español) — La Sala de lo Constitucional de la Corte Suprema de Justicia de El Salvador informó este miércoles que admitió la demanda de amparo presentada por el fiscal general, Rodolfo Delgado, para reabrir el caso por el asesinato de sacerdotes jesuitas en 1989. El pasado 16 de noviembre, Delgado solicitó
Continue ReadingBy HASSAN BARISE Associated Press MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Witnesses say a large explosion has occurred outside a school in a busy part of Somalia’s capital during the morning rush hour, killing at least eight people, including students. The extremist group al-Shabab has claimed responsibility. A plume of smoke was seen rising above Mogadishu on
Continue ReadingAlejandra Ramos Barreda (CNN Español) — A partir de este miércoles, la población mayor de 18 años en Panamá podrá recibir su dosis de refuerzo contra covid–19 de la vacuna de Pfizer, anunció el Ministerio de Salud. La decisión, que según un comunicado fue del presidente del país, Laurentino Cortizo, se basó en evidencia científica
Continue ReadingBy NICK PERRY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A year after suffering a huge election loss, New Zealand’s conservative opposition leader Judith Collins has been ousted by her caucus. Collins was in the role for a tumultuous 16 months. She never polled well as leader, even after Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s popularity began
Continue ReadingBy FRANK JORDANS Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke of “a very sad day” as her country became the latest to surpass 100,000 deaths from COVID-19 since the pandemic began. The national disease control agency said Thursday it recorded 351 additional deaths over the past 24 hours, taking the total COVID-19
Continue ReadingBy WILLIAM J. KOLE Associated Press Members of Native American tribes from around New England are gathering in the seaside town where the Pilgrims settled — not to give thanks but to mourn. Thursday’s solemn National Day of Mourning observance in downtown Plymouth, Massachusetts, will recall the disease and oppression that European settlers brought to
Continue ReadingBy JACK MAGRUDER Associated Press GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid each had two goals and two assists to lead the Edmonton Oilers past the Arizona Coyotes 5-3. Draisaitl has 10 goals in his last eight games, and McDavid got right back in the scoring column after his season-long, 17-game point streak
Continue ReadingCNN By Helen Regan, CNN China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday the government hoped “malicious speculation” about tennis star Peng Shuai’s well-being and whereabouts would stop, and that her case should not be politicized. Zhao Lijian, spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry, declined to comment on whether the Chinese government will launch an investigation
Continue ReadingSAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (AP) — Mike Miles continued his streak of scoring in double figures in every game this season, posting 16 to lead TCU past Pepperdine 73-64 at the SoCal Challenge. Emanuel Miller added 15 pulled down 10 rebounds for his third double-double. The win was No. 100 for coach Jamie Dixon. Jan
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The Central Oregon community came together at Brasada Ranch for a weekend fundraiser and golf tournament that collected more than 700 donated toys for Toys for Tots.
Continue ReadingBy JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 25 points as his younger brother Seth scored 24 for the 76ers, and the Golden State Warriors used a big second-half comeback to beat Philadelphia 116-96 for their fifth straight win.Juan Toscano-Anderson came up big off the bench in the second half,
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De’Aaron Fox scored 21 points before being ejected in the fourth quarter, Marvin Bagley III made a clutch 3-pointer with 30 seconds remaining and the Sacramento Kings held off the Portland Trail Blazers 125-121 on Wednesday night.
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — De’Aaron Fox scored 21 points before being ejected in the fourth quarter, Marvin Bagley III made a clutch 3-pointer with 30 seconds remaining and the Sacramento Kings held off the Portland Trail Blazers 125-121 on Wednesday night. Buddy Hield added 22 points in 30 minutes off
Continue ReadingBy TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Marcus Johansson beat Frederik Andersen with a wrist shot with 3:08 remaining, Philipp Grubauer made 35 saves and the Seattle Kraken beat the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1. Seattle won its second straight to close out a six-game homestand and handed the red-hot Hurricanes just their third regulation
Continue ReadingBy TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Marcus Johansson beat Frederik Andersen with a wrist shot with 3:08 remaining, Philipp Grubauer made 35 saves and the Seattle Kraken beat the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1. Seattle won its second straight to close out a six-game homestand and handed the red-hot Hurricanes just their third regulation
Continue ReadingBy GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Toronto Maple Leafs rolled to a 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings. John Tavares and Pierre Engvall had a goal and an assist apiece while Toronto scored four consecutive times in the second period. Alexander Kerfoot, Auston Matthews, Jason Spezza and Michael Bunting
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