US seeks balance as fears grow Russia may invade Ukraine
By NOMAAN MERCHANT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The buildup of Russian troops near Ukraine has left U.S. officials perplexed. Some Republican…
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Rittenhouse protest in Portland, Oregon, declared a riot
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland police Friday night declared as a riot a demonstration downtown against the acquittal of a teen who killed two…
Continue ReadingSiakam’s 32 help Raptors beat Kings 108-89 to end skid
MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Pascal Siakam scored 18 of his season-high 32 points in the first half and the Toronto…
Continue ReadingAnosike lifts CS Fullerton past San Diego 57-55
SAN DIEGO — E.J. Anosike had 20 points and Damari Milstead made a contested jumper with 4.1 seconds left to help Cal State Fullerton edge past San…
Continue ReadingUS defense chief vows to counter Iran in visit to Bahrain
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — America’s top defense official has vowed to prevent Iran from obtaining a…
Continue ReadingChina fines tech giants over anti-monopoly violations
BEIJING (AP) — China’s market regulator has fined tech giants including Alibaba Group and Tencent Holdings for failing to report corporate…
Continue ReadingChina fines tech giants over anti-monopoly violations
BEIJING (AP) — China’s market regulator has fined tech giants including Alibaba Group and Tencent Holdings for failing to report corporate…
Continue ReadingBoum scores 29 to lead UTEP over Pacific 73-64
STOCKTON, Calif. — Souley Boum poured in 29 points as UTEP topped Pacific 73-64 in nonconference action. Boum sank 9 of 14 shots for the Miners…
Continue ReadingAs Biden’s big bill advances, so does Pelosi’s big legacy
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — The grind of legislating is treacherous for some, a sport for others, and rarely…
Continue ReadingDevoe scores 37, Usher 21; Georgia Tech beats Georgia 88-78
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Michael Devoe exploded for 37 points, Jordan Usher scored 21, both career highs, and Georgia Tech beat Georgia 88-78 to snap a…
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Pet Pals: Carol is an adorable, active pup
Carol is a young puppy, full of energy and waiting for a new home at the Humane Society of Central…
Continue ReadingThe woman risking it all to help child brides annul their marriages
By Esha Mitra, CNN Photographs by Saumya Khandelwal for CNN The Child Marriage Restraint Act (CMRA) of 1929 set out to “eradicate the evil of…
Continue ReadingThe woman risking it all to help child brides annul their marriages
CNN By Esha Mitra, CNN Photographs by Saumya Khandelwal for CNN The Child Marriage Restraint Act (CMRA) of 1929 set out to “eradicate the evil…
Continue ReadingCricket in crisis: How Azeem Rafiq’s testimony on racist abuse shines light on the sport’s deep-rooted problems
By George Ramsay, CNN “From early on there was a lot of, ‘You lot sit over there near the toilets,’ the word ‘P***’ was…
Continue ReadingCricket in crisis: How Azeem Rafiq’s testimony on racist abuse shines light on the sport’s deep-rooted problems
CNN By George Ramsay, CNN “From early on there was a lot of, ‘You lot sit over there near the toilets,’ the word ‘P***’…
Continue ReadingTimme scores 25 as No. 1 Gonzaga tops Bellarmine 92-50
By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Drew Timme scored 25 points as top-ranked Gonzaga dominated Bellarmine 92-50 on…
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Giving Tree project a fundraiser for Grandma’s House
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Giving Tree Project, a fundraiser for Grandmas House of Central Oregon, will take place throughout the month of November.…
Continue ReadingBrakefield, Joiner carry Mississippi past Elon 74-56
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Jaemyn Brakefield and Jarkel Joiner scored 16 points apiece and Mississippi breezed to a 74-56 victory over Elon at the…
Continue ReadingLaVine, DeRozan come up big as Bulls beat Nuggets 114-108
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Zach LaVine scored 12 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter, DeMar DeRozan hit eight straight late…
Continue ReadingAkuchie lifts Youngstown St. past St. Thomas (MN) 79-75
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Michael Akuchie had 20 points as Youngstown State narrowly defeated St. Thomas (MN) 79-75. Riley Miller led the Tommies with 20…
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