Browns can’t overcome COVID, Raiders in heartbreaking loss
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — After all they endured over the past week, the Browns were seconds away from an unlikely leap into…
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Winter solstice 2021: Where modern science and pagan traditions meet
By Forrest Brown, CNN For the past six months, the days have grown shorter and the nights have grown longer in the Northern Hemisphere. But…
Continue ReadingAustralia’s New South Wales tops 3,000 daily COVID cases
SYDNEY (AP) — New COVID-19 cases in Australia’s most populous state have surged past 3,000 for the first time, adding pressure on Prime Minister…
Continue ReadingAmerican ex-priest in East Timor found guilty of sex abuse
By DAVID dos SANTOS GUSMAO Associated Press OECUSSE, East Timor (AP) — A defrocked American priest accused of sexually abusing orphaned and…
Continue ReadingPerez carries Manhattan past Charleston Southern 99-75
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Jose Perez had 24 points as Manhattan rolled past Charleston Southern 99-75. Josh Roberts added 20 points for the Jaspers.…
Continue ReadingHunt, Morales carry Wagner over Delaware St. 93-51
NEW YORK — DeLonnie Hunt had 17 points to lead five Wagner players in double figures as the Seahawks easily defeated Delaware State 93-51. Alex…
Continue ReadingChris Noth dropped from ‘The Equalizer’ after sexual assault allegations
By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Actor Chris Noth will no longer be part of the CBS drama “The Equalizer,” following allegations of sexual assault…
Continue ReadingOquendo scores 17 of his 21 in 2nd half, Georgia beats WCU
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Kario Oquendo scored 17 of his 21 points in the second half, Braelen Bridges added 17 points and Georgia beat Western Carolina…
Continue ReadingJudge rejects Oath Keepers’ efforts to dismiss charge in January 6 prosecutions
By Katelyn Polantz, CNN A federal judge has ruled against a notable attempt to throw out the felony charge that’s the backbone of January 6…
Continue ReadingPowell scores 22 to lead Rider past Gwynedd-Mercy 82-57
LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. — Allen Powell had a season-high 22 points as Rider romped past Gwynedd-Mercy 82-57. Dimencio Vaughn had 15 points and eight…
Continue ReadingMcGusty’s 27 points carry Miami past Stetson, 82-72
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Kameron McGusty knocked down six of eight from behind the 3-point arc and finished with 27 points as Miami beat Stetson,…
Continue ReadingEfficient Northwestern rolls past Illinois-Springfield 90-50
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Peter Nance scored 15 points and Northwestern cruised past Division II Illinois-Springfield 90-50. Boo Buie and Ty Berry…
Continue ReadingThe tourist attractions you can’t visit in 2022
By Lilit Marcus, CNN While many of the world’s most popular tourist destinations are expected to reopen to travelers in 2022, there are still…
Continue ReadingMan to plead guilty in Tom Brady Super Bowl ring fraud
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A New Jersey man who posed as a former New England Patriots player in order to buy and sell Super Bowl rings that he claimed…
Continue ReadingMan to plead guilty in Tom Brady Super Bowl ring fraud
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A New Jersey man who posed as a former New England Patriots player in order to buy and sell Super Bowl rings that he claimed…
Continue ReadingTrio scores 16 apiece as No. 1 Baylor beats Alcorn St 94-57
WACO, Texas (AP) — Kendall Brown, Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua and Flo Thamba scored 16 points apiece to lead five players in double figures, and…
Continue ReadingNo. 3 Purdue silences Incarnate Word with 79-59 rout
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Zach Edey and Trevion Williams combined for 25 points and 17 rebounds, helping No. 3…
Continue ReadingTaylor, Krikke lift Valparaiso past E. Michigan 67-55
VALPARAISO, Ind. — Kevion Taylor scored 18 points as Valparaiso beat Eastern Michigan 67-55. Ben Krikke added 17 points for Valpo on Monday night,…
Continue ReadingCalifornia Democrat announces she will not seek reelection to Congress
By Shawna Mizelle, CNN Democratic Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard of California announced on Monday that she would not run for reelection next year,…
Continue ReadingYoung scores 20 to lift Charlotte past UMES 70-54
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jahmir Young had 20 points as Charlotte defeated Maryland Eastern Shore 70-54. Zion Styles led the Hawks on Monday night with 15…
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