By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Luka Doncic had 15 points, 10 rebounds and 15 assists for his sixth triple-double this season, and the Dallas Mavericks led wire-to-wire in a 132-112 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. It was Doncic’s franchise-leading 42nd career triple double. He’s one
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Secretary of State Shemia Fagan sent a letter Wednesday to members of the Oregon Legislature to ask their support for her “Protect Our Democracy Agenda” — and it drew quick fire from a Republican lawmaker.
Continue ReadingBy Travis Caldwell and Sarah Moon, CNN A bronze statue of NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna was placed Wednesday at the crash site in Calabasas, California, where the Bryants and seven others were killed. Wednesday marked two years since the helicopter crash, which was determined by federal investigators as having been caused
Continue ReadingRIVERSIDE, Calif. — Savion Flagg had 28 points as Sam Houston narrowly beat California Baptist 73-68. Flagg hit 12 of 15 foul shots. He added eight rebounds. Jaden Ray had 12 points for Sam Houston (13-9, 8-1 Western Athletic Conference), which earned its sixth consecutive victory. Donte Powers added six rebounds. Tre Armstrong had 16
Continue ReadingSEATTLE — Riley Grigsby scored 18 points and grabbed nine rebounds and Seattle won its eighth straight by beating Stephen F. Austin 70-62. Gavin Kensmil scored 19 points and 14 rebounds for the Lumberjacks
Continue ReadingBy KEN MORITSUGU Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — From the crushing of Beijing’s 1989 pro-democracy protests to the suppression of Hong Kong’s opposition four decades later, China’s Communist Party has demonstrated a determination and ability to stay in power that is seemingly impervious to Western criticism. The party has made political stability paramount and says
Continue ReadingOther topics during the senator’s Wednesday evening live talk with NewsChannel 21’s Lee Anderson included possible Medicare and drug price hikes, curbing inflation, Ukraine-Russia-Putin tensions and efforts to help Oregon’s small brewers.
Continue ReadingCNN, KSNV, WJAR, WXMI By Kyung Lah and Anna-Maja Rappard, CNN Glen Duppenthaler walked into Paisan’s Old World Deli in Reno, Nevada, clutching a red notebook. The monthly Republican Women of Reno meeting was holding an “Election Integrity Workshop” and the retiree was prepared to take notes. Attendees were promised, “We will discuss next steps
Continue ReadingBy Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Pizza Hut is hopping on the spicy food trend. Beginning Thursday, it’s rolling out the “Spicy Lover’s Pizza” for a limited time. The pie features spicy marinara sauce, two types of pepperoni (classic and crispy cupped), red jalapeño peppers and a sprinkled topping custom made with herbs and crushed chili
Continue ReadingBy Lianne Kolirin, CNN Relatives of four Dutch children killed by the Nazis have described their sadness after being told their identity tags were found in the ruins of a death camp. The extermination camp at Sobibor, in Nazi-occupied Poland, was established in March 1942 and shut down in late 1943 following a prisoners’ uprising.
Continue ReadingBEAUMONT, Texas (AP) — Montre Gipson scored 18 points and Tarleton State defeated Lamar 62-57 on Wednesday night. Gipson made 4 of 5 3-point attempts. Freddy Hicks added 15 points and Noah McDavid 11 for the Texans. Lincoln Smith had 11 points and 12 rebounds for the Cardinals. Brook McClure added 14 points, C.J. Roberts
Continue ReadingBy Laura He, CNN Business Global stock markets dropped Thursday after the US Federal Reserve signaled it that will move quickly to hike interest rates. Asian markets tumbled. Japan’s Nikkei slid 3.1% to close at its lowest level in 14 months and South Korea’s Kospi slipped into a bear market after declining 3.5%. China’s Shanghai
Continue ReadingKYW By Laura Ly, CNN A Philadelphia police officer is recovering after being dragged for five blocks while hanging out of a vehicle as the driver attempted to flee, according to an incident report. “The officer is extremely lucky,” Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small told CNN affiliate KYW. Authorities were questioning a male driver
Continue ReadingBy Laura Ly, CNN A Philadelphia police officer is recovering after being dragged for five blocks while hanging out of a vehicle as the driver attempted to flee, according to an incident report. “The officer is extremely lucky,” Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small told CNN affiliate KYW. Authorities were questioning a male driver during
Continue ReadingBy BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Brandon Murray capped a 21-point performance with a pair of clutch free throws in the final minute, and No. 19 LSU outscored Texas A&M 13-2 in the last 3:34 to beat the Aggies 70-64 and snap a three-game skid. The Aggies lost to LSU
Continue ReadingATLANTA (AP) — Jordan Usher scored 19 points, secured eight rebounds, collected five steals and distributed five assists and Georgia Tech beat Florida State 75-61. Devion Smith’s layup gave Georgia Tech a 50-37 lead with 17:08 left before the Seminoles began whittling away. John Butler’s 3-pointer nine minutes later reduced FSU’s deficit to 57-53 but
Continue ReadingBy MATT SUGAM Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Justin Lewis scored a career-high 33 points to go along with nine rebounds and six assists, and No. 22 Marquette beat Seton Hall 73-63 on Wednesday night. Lewis, a redshirt freshman coming off Big East Player of the Week honors, was averaging 15.8 points coming into
Continue ReadingTORONTO (AP) — Auston Matthews scored the shootout winner and the Toronto Maple Leafs got three power-play goals in a 4-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks. Mitch Marner, William Nylander and John Tavares all scored with the man advantage to give Toronto a two-goal lead in a mostly empty Scotiabank Arena because of COVID-19 restrictions.
Continue ReadingBy RAUL DOMINGUEZ Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Ja Morant matched a season high with 41 points and the Memphis Grizzlies spoiled Dejounte Murray’s 14th career triple-double that tied a Spurs franchise record by beating San Antonio 118-110. Murray tied the game at 106 with a step-back 12-foot jumper that trickled into the basket
Continue ReadingBy MARK ROSNER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Aliyah Matharu scored 18 points, Audrey Warren had 16, and No. 9 Texas contained record-setting Ayoka Lee while beating Kansas State 66-48 for its fourth straight victory. Lee, a 6-foot-6 center, scored an NCAA record 61 points during a 94-65 win against No. 18 Oklahoma on
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