Venezuela’s Guaidó, opposition seek to unite under big tent
By REGINA GARCIA CANO Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The Venezuelan opposition was re-energized recently by an unexpected gubernatorial…
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Oregon lawmaker’s bill tries to revive campaign finance limits after setback
Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan has rejected proposed ballot measures to cap political donations, on procedural grounds. But one prominent…
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Germany’s Neise almost flips on way to second at midpoint
Germany’s skeleton slider Hannah Neise almost flips as she blazes through the Xiaohaituo Bobsled and Luge Track. She stands second at the midpoint,…
Continue ReadingDevils score 5 goals in 3rd period to beat Blues 7-4
By STEVE OVERBEY Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Nico Hischier and Yegor Sharangovich triggered a five-goal blitz in the third period and Jon…
Continue ReadingGreen leads New Orleans over Texas A&M-CC 78-69
NEW ORLEANS — Troy Green scored a season-high 29 points as New Orleans won its seventh consecutive home game, defeating Texas A&M-Corpus…
Continue ReadingMains leads N. Arizona over Montana 72-67 in OT
MISSOULA, Mont. — Nik Mains had 21 points as Northern Arizona narrowly beat Montana 72-67 in overtime. Brandon Whitney led the Grizzlies on…
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Men’s snowboard halfpipe comes down to dramatic finish
Ayumu Hirano of Japan receives gold, while Scotty James of Australia won silver and Switzerland’s Jan Scherrer took bronze in the men’s snowboarding…
Continue ReadingMathurin carries No. 4 Arizona past Washington State 72-60
By CADEN FRANK Associated Press PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Bennedict Mathurin scored 20 points, Azuolas Tubelis added 15, and No. 4 Arizona pulled away…
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Supply chain issues bring Girl Scout Cookies shortage
Samoas, S’mores and Adventurefuls are just some of the Girl Scout Cookies with pinched supplies due to supply chain issues. But the Scouts promise:…
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Switzerland men’s curling team claims victory over ROC
The Swiss men’s curling team took a late lead to beat the ROC 6-3 in nine ends at the 2022 Winter…
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Lara Gut-Behrami claims Switzerland’s first super-G gold
Switzerland claimed two spots on the podium in women’s super-G, with Lara Gut-Behrami winning the gold…
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Katie Uhlaender first women’s skeleton athlete in 5 Olympics
Katie Uhlaender competes in her first two of four runs, making her the first U.S. women’s sliding sport athlete to compete in five Olympics and the…
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Kamila Valieva practices as IOC appeals suspension reprieve
Kamila Valieva took to the practice rink on Friday morning in Beijing as her eligibility to continue competing at the 2022 Winter Olympics comes…
Continue ReadingTeen bystander: Knew instantly Floyd was `in distress’
By AMY FORLITI and STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A woman who was 17 when she came upon the sight of Minneapolis police…
Continue ReadingMohamed, Battle carry Montana St. over Portland St. 77-74
BOZEMAN, Mont. — Abdul Mohamed had 16 points to lead five Montana State players in double figures as the Bobcats extended their win streak to 10…
Continue ReadingJones scores 21 to lead Nicholls State past UIW 69-58
THIBODAUX, La. — Latrell Jones had 21 points as Nicholls State got past Incarnate Word 69-58. Charlie Yoder led the Cardinals on Thursday night…
Continue ReadingMohamed, Battle carry Montana St. over Portland St. 77-74
BOZEMAN, Mont. — Abdul Mohamed had 16 points to lead five Montana State players in double figures as the Bobcats extended their win streak to 10…
Continue ReadingWhy cage-free eggs becoming norm: It’s what people want
By SCOTT McFETRIDGE Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The nation’s egg producers are in the midst of a multibillion-dollar shift to…
Continue ReadingWhy cage-free eggs becoming norm: It’s what people want
By SCOTT McFETRIDGE Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The nation’s egg producers are in the midst of a multibillion-dollar shift to…
Continue ReadingBeijing’s cute Olympic mascot was a crowd favorite in China — until it started talking
Yong Xiong, CNN and Simone McCarthy, CNN Beijing 2022’s Olympic mascot, a playful panda wearing an icy shell, has been a crowd favorite at the…
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