By STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem has signed a bill that will ban transgender girls and college-age women from playing in school sports leagues that match their gender identity. South Dakota is the 10th state to enact such a law. The bill is set to take
Continue ReadingTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama trustees are considering a proposal to build a $183 million basketball arena. Details of the proposed 10,136-seat arena were presented to the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees on Thursday. It’s pending approval in the board’s meeting Friday. The arena would replace 54-year-old Coleman Coliseum, but no timetable for
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After 16 years in the position, Eric Alexander, the president and chief executive officer of Partners In Care, will retire effective March 31.
Continue ReadingCNN By Forrest Brown, CNN It has been a tough slog for some air travelers ever since the winter holidays rush. Between the spike Omicron variant cases causing staffing shortages and bad winter weather, airlines have been canceling and delaying thousands of flights since December 23. This week, you can blame it on the weather
Continue ReadingFORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Marina Alex closed with a birdie on the par-5 18th for a 7-under 65 and a share of the first-round lead with Nasa Hataoka on Thursday in the windy LPGA Drive On Championship at Crown Colony. Alex birdied all four par-5 holes and had five birdies in a row on
Continue ReadingÁngela Reyes (CNN) — Rihanna nos ha dado otro vistazo a su embarazo. La cantante reveló esta semana que ella y su novio, el rapero A$AP Rocky, están esperando su primer hijo. El miércoles, Rihanna compartió fotos que se habían publicado previamente de su panza… más una nueva. “Así llega la pandilla para el Mes
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Trails specialists on the Deschutes National Forest have identified damage to the wood stove located in the Shooting Star Shelter. The stove is currently out of service, as continued use under the current conditions would create a fire hazard.
Continue ReadingBy RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball has asked a federal mediator to intervene in stalled labor negotiations that likely will put off the start of spring training. On the 64th day of a lockout, MLB Deputy Commissioner Dan Halem asked the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service to enter
Continue ReadingBy TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — It took a goal near the end for Athletic Bilbao to finally get the better of Real Madrid and reach the Copa del Rey semifinals for the third straight season. Álex Berenguer scored in the 89th minute to give Athletic a 1-0 victory in the single-elimination
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French Alpine skier Johan Clarey is has never won a World Cup race in his 19 years of competing. He aims to upset the podium at the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Continue Reading French Alpine skier Johan Clarey is has never won a World Cup race in his 19 years of competing. He aims to upset the podium at the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Homeland Security has announced the creation of a new Cyber Safety Review Board that will have public and private sector experts examine significant hacking incidents and recommend improvements. The new board is modeled after the National Transportation Safety Board, which reviews plane crashes and other major accidents, and was
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Homeland Security has announced the creation of a new Cyber Safety Review Board that will have public and private sector experts examine significant hacking incidents and recommend improvements. The new board is modeled after the National Transportation Safety Board, which reviews plane crashes and other major accidents, and was
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Choi Min-Jeong returns to the 2022 Winter Olympics with more confidence than ever. Choi was injured during the Short Track Speed Skating World Cup in October 2021.
Continue Reading Choi Min-Jeong returns to the 2022 Winter Olympics with more confidence than ever. Choi was injured during the Short Track Speed Skating World Cup in October 2021.
Continue ReadingBy Geneva Sands and Sean Lyngaas, CNN The Department of Homeland Security has established a Cyber Safety Review Board to examine “significant cybersecurity events,” a move aimed at ramping up protection of US networks and infrastructure. The board, which will include government officials and outside cybersecurity executives, will assess past incidents and provide recommendations to
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Helping your neighbors and their families stay warm just got easier. Pacific Power will match every dollar you donate to the Oregon Energy Fund with $2 more.
Continue ReadingBy DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Kirill Kaprizov is headed to the All-Star game with a couple of special guests: his mom and dad. His parents have been able to see the Minnesota Wild left wing play in person for the first time since he entered the NHL. They have
Continue ReadingATHENS, Ohio — Mark Sears had 20 points as Ohio got past Eastern Michigan 81-68. Nathan Scott led the Eagles on Thursday with 16 points.
Continue ReadingMOREHEAD, Ky. — Johni Broome had 25 points plus 14 rebounds as Morehead State defeated Tennessee Tech 75-68. Jr. Clay led the Golden Eagles on Thursday with a season-high 22 points.
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