By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Destanni Henderson had 16 points off three 3-pointers and Zia Cooke added 13 points as No. 1 South Carolina pulled away in the second half for its 11th straight win over rival Clemson 76-45. The Gamecocks’ backcourt duo got things going in the third quarter
Continue ReadingBy JIM GOMEZ Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippines says Chinese coast guard ships have blocked and sprayed a powerful stream of water at two of its ships carrying supplies to troops at a disputed South China Sea shoal, prompting Manila to warn Beijing that the vessels are covered by a mutual defense
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There are 19 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, including two in Deschutes County, raising the state’s death toll to 4,873, the Oregon Health Authority reported Wednesday, also noting the state has reached the 70% vaccination milestone for all residents.
Continue ReadingBy HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The winner of this year’s National Book Award for fiction is Jason Mott’s “Hell of a Book.” It’s a surreal meta-narrative about an author’s book and his haunted past and present. The winner for nonfiction is Tiya Miles’ “All That She Carried: The Journey of
Continue ReadingJOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) — Nerea Hermosa scored 10 of her 17 points in the first quarter to spark No. 18 Georgia Tech to a 65-42 win over East Tennessee State. Lorela Cubaj added 12 points. Hermosa grabbed 10 rebounds and Cubaj nine to help the Yellow Jackets to a 48-30 rebounding advantage and a
Continue ReadingÁngela Reyes (CNN Español) — La Organización Panamericana de la Salud (OPS) informó este miércoles que en Nicaragua circulan las variantes alfa, gamma, beta y delta del covid-19, de acuerdo con información enviada por el Ministerio de Salud del país. “Hemos recibido la información solicitada al Ministerio de Salud de Nicaragua y que destaca la identificación
Continue ReadingBy Gloria Borger, CNN Chief Political Analyst Sometimes, during a busy week in Washington, a recap is in order. So let’s take stock of the Trump GOP for a moment: GOP Rep. Liz Cheney, a diehard conservative, daughter of a diehard conservative vice president, has been excommunicated from the Wyoming Republican Party. GOP Rep. Paul
Continue ReadingBy GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Emily Engstler scored 18 of her 20 points in the first half, Kianna Smith added 10 and No. 10 Louisville cruised past UT Martin 62-30 for its second consecutive victory. Engstler began 7 of 8 from the field, including 4 of 4 from behind
Continue ReadingBy MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX is aiming to launch its futuristic, bullet-shaped Starship to orbit in January. That’s the latest from SpaceX founder and Chief Executive Elon Musk. He provided the update Wednesday night during a space science conference held virtually. Musk isn’t betting on success for that
Continue ReadingBy MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX is aiming to launch its futuristic, bullet-shaped Starship to orbit in January. That’s the latest from SpaceX founder and Chief Executive Elon Musk. He provided the update Wednesday night during a space science conference held virtually. Musk isn’t betting on success for that
Continue ReadingJUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says it is extending through May a timeline to decide how or whether to proceed with proposed restrictions on mining in Alaska’s Bristol Bay region. The agency’s acting regional administrator says the extension will allow time to consider available information and determine the next steps, which
Continue ReadingBy CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia outside linebacker Adam Anderson has been released from the Athens-Clarke County jail on $25,000 bond one week after being charged with rape. Anderson’s attorney, Steve Sadow, says bond agreed upon by Superior Court judge Eric Norris “puts us in position to prove (Anderson’s) innocence.” During
Continue ReadingBy PAT EATON-ROBB AP Sports Writer STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Tyler Polley scored 17 points and No. 23 UConn used stifling defense to rout overmatched Long Island University 93-40 on Wednesday night. Andre Jackson scored 14 points, Jalen Gaffney and Adama Sanogo each had 11 and Tyrese Martin added 10. The Huskies (3-0) held LIU
Continue ReadingÁngela Reyes (CNN)– Young Dolph, el rapero detrás de álbumes como “Rich Slave”, perdió la vida a los 36 años en un letal tiroteo en Memphis este miércoles, según varios informes de medios locales. “Todos en APA estamos conmocionados y profundamente tristes por la repentina y trágica pérdida de nuestro querido amigo y cliente, Young
Continue ReadingBy JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers defensive lineup is in flux as preparations begin for Sunday night’s key AFC matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Coach Brandon Staley said on Wednesday that defensive end Jerry Tillery has tested positive for COVID-19 and that defensive tackle Christian Covington
Continue ReadingCLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said leading receiver Justyn Ross will have surgery on his injured foot and enter the NFL draft. Ross will miss games with No. 13 Wake Forest and the season-ending rivalry at South Carolina on Nov. 27. Swinney was unsure Wednesday night if Ross could return for Clemson’s
Continue ReadingKINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Ishmael El-Amin scored 12 points, Makhel Mitchell blocked a career-high eight shots and Rhode Island beat Boston College 57-49. The teams combined to make nine field goals in the second half — and BC made just 14 baskets in the game, shooting 25%. Mitchell led the defensive effort for Rhode Island,
Continue ReadingCNN By Gloria Borger, CNN Chief Political Analyst Sometimes, during a busy week in Washington, a recap is in order. So let’s take stock of the Trump GOP for a moment: GOP Rep. Liz Cheney, a diehard conservative, daughter of a diehard conservative vice president, has been excommunicated from the Wyoming Republican Party. GOP Rep.
Continue ReadingUNCASVILLE, Conn. — Max Brooks had 18 points and 11 rebounds to lift UMass Lowell to a 77-53 win over Central Connecticut. Nigel Scantlebury led the Blue Devils on Wednesday with 12 points.
Continue ReadingBy BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer METAIRIE, La. (AP) — New Orleans Saints quarterback Trevor Siemian’s fledging second stint as an NFL starter has been both promising and disappointing. New Orleans pulled out a victory over NFC South-leading Tampa Bay when Siemian replaced an injured Jameis Winston during the second quarter of a tie game.
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