Missouri St. beats Evangel 103-56
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Isiaih Mosley and Jaylen Minnett scored 22 points apiece as Missouri State routed Evangel 103-56. Josh Pritchett led the Crusaders with 17 points.
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Before Harbaugh, Smart play Orange Bowl they shared birthday
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) — Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh and Georgia’s Kirby Smart share a birthday, just two days before Christmas. They were born 12 years apart — Harbaugh in 1963, Smart in 1975 — on Dec. 23. Harbaugh was born in Ohio. Smart was born in Alabama. The day before
Continue ReadingSyracuse hires offensive coordinator, QB coach from Virginia
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse coach Dino Babers has added a pair of former Virginia coaches to his staff, naming Robert Anae as offensive coordinator and Jason Beck as quarterbacks coach. Both served in those roles the past six years at Virginia under coach Bronco Mendenhall, who suddenly resigned four weeks ago. Anae replaces offensive
Continue ReadingHouse committee says Trump privilege claim should be tossed
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol says the Supreme Court should let stand an appeals court ruling that the National Archives turn over documents from former President Donald Trump that might shed light on the events. In a filing Thursday with the court, lawyers for the committee
Continue ReadingBeamer gets mayonnaise bath as South Carolina wins Mayo Bowl
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Shane Beamer had a bucket of mayonnaise dumped over his head, putting a messy finish on the Gamecocks’ 38-21 victory over North Carolina in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl. Jaheim Bell had five catches for 159 yards and two touchdowns for South Carolina,
Continue ReadingCoan, Sanders looking to lead their teams to Fiesta Bowl win
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Notre Dame’s Jack Coan finally got a chance to don the Irish blue and gold in his final college season. Oklahoma State’s Spencer Sanders has made a steady climb in four years at Stillwater. The two quarterbacks now get a chance to cap their seasons
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New federal law aims to protect against surprise medical bills; Oregon agencies can help
The situation happens all too often: You go to an in-network hospital, but receive a surprise medical bill from an out-of-network doctor. However, starting Jan. 1, a new federal law – the No Surprises Act – will protect consumers from many types of these surprise bills.
Continue ReadingPrince Andrew in the spotlight after Ghislaine Maxwell conviction
CNN By Laura Smith-Spark and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Prince Andrew was barely mentioned in the course of British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell‘s sex trafficking trial in New York. But the fact jurors found her guilty on five of six counts related to her role in Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse of minor girls can hardly be good
Continue ReadingPrince Andrew in the spotlight after Ghislaine Maxwell conviction
By Laura Smith-Spark and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Prince Andrew was barely mentioned in the course of British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell‘s sex trafficking trial in New York. But the fact jurors found her guilty on five of six counts related to her role in Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse of minor girls can hardly be good news
Continue ReadingPrince Andrew in the spotlight after Ghislaine Maxwell conviction
CNN By Laura Smith-Spark and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Prince Andrew was barely mentioned in the course of British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell‘s sex trafficking trial in New York. But the fact jurors found her guilty on five of six counts related to her role in Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse of minor girls can hardly be good
Continue ReadingCensus Bureau: World grew by 74 million over past year
The world’s population is projected to be 7.8 billion people on New Year’s Day 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That represents an increase of 74 million people, or a 0.9% growth rate from New Year’s Day 2021. The Census Bureau estimates that starting in the new year, 4.3 births and two deaths are
Continue ReadingCruises should be avoided regardless of vaccination status, CDC says
By Marnie Hunter and Naomi Thomas, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday increased the risk level for cruise ship travel to its highest level and said it should be avoided, regardless of vaccination status. The agency bumped up the travel risk level for cruise travel from Level 3 to Level
Continue ReadingAuthorities: California man arrested in Iowa had ‘hit list’
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a California man arrested in Iowa had an assault rifle, ammunition and a “hit list” that named President Joe Biden, former presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, and others. The Des Moines Register reports that police pulled over the man on Interstate 80 on Dec. 21 because he
Continue ReadingEXPLAINER: Why are so many flights being canceled?
By TALI ARBEL and PAUL WISEMAN Associated Press The forces that have scrambled thousands of flights since Christmas Eve could ease in January, but that’s cold comfort to the millions of flyers with New Year’s plans. And if 2021 has taught us anything, it’s that 2022 will likely be just as unpredictable. Airlines weren’t spared
Continue ReadingSelf-described German soldier in COVID threat video arrested
BERLIN (AP) — Police say a man identifying himself as a German army soldier who recorded a threatening video with demands including the removal of coronavirus restrictions has been arrested. The roughly one-minute clip circulating online featured the man, who said he was a staff sergeant, demanding a response “by tomorrow” to his calls for
Continue Reading“Harry Potter: Return to Hogwarts” es un viaje de nostalgia lleno de magia
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — HBO Max ha desarrollado una afición por los reencuentros después de aquella incómoda reunión de “Friends” y el especial de votaciones de “The West Wing”. Sin embargo, “Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts” logra el equilibrio justo, recordando la saga con calidez y humor, a la vez que capta con
Continue ReadingAt least four anti-coup protesters shot dead in Sudan as security forces raid broadcasters
By Kareem Khadder and Celine Alkhaldi, CNN At least four people were shot dead by Sudanese security forces during anti-coup demonstrations near the capital Khartoum on Thursday, the civilian-allied Sudanese Central Doctors Committee (SCDC) said. Authorities fired live bullets and tear gas at crowds in Omdurman, about 25 kilometers (16 miles) northwest of the capital,
Continue ReadingWidow who slayed husband’s killer in Mafia feud dies at 86
By FRANCES D’EMILIO Associated Press ROME (AP) — Italian news media say that the widow of a Naples organized crime boss who was convicted of gunning down her husband’s presumed killer for revenge has died. She was 86. Italian state TV and the La Presse news agency said Assunta “Pupetta” Maresca died Thursday in her
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SW Redmond crash into power pole sparks multi-agency investigation; Canal Blvd. reopens
A car crashed into a power pole in southwest Redmond early Thursday morning, seriously injuring the driver and prompting a multi-agency investigation and lengthy closure of Canal Boulevard.
Continue ReadingLewis, Shumate lift McNeese St. past Ecclesia 115-66
LAKE CHARLES, La. — Myles Lewis and Christian Shumate scored 21 points apiece as McNeese State rolled past Ecclesia 115-66. Kellon Taylor added 20 points for the Cowboys. Matthew Claudio led the Royals with 22 points.
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