By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Nathan Walker scored the go-ahead goal hours after being called up to help the St. Louis Blues beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 and snap a three-game skid. Brandon Saad and Brayden Schenn each had a goal and an assist and captain Ryan O’Reilly scored on the
Continue ReadingBy NICK PERRY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand will remove many of its COVID-19 pandemic mandates over the next two weeks as an omicron outbreak begins to wane. People will no longer need to be vaccinated to visit places like retail stores and restaurants from April 4. A vaccine mandate will
Continue ReadingBy NICK PERRY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand will remove many of its COVID-19 pandemic mandates over the next two weeks as an omicron outbreak begins to wane. People will no longer need to be vaccinated to visit places like retail stores and restaurants from April 4. A vaccine mandate will
Continue ReadingBy Amir Vera and Jennifer Henderson, CNN Nevada authorities are asking for the public’s help in finding an 18-year-old woman who has been missing for more than a week. Naomi Irion’s disappearance is “suspicious in nature,” according to a Lyon County, Nevada, Sheriff’s Office news release. Irion was last seen in her car in the
Continue ReadingBy ERIC TUCKER and JAKE BLEIBERG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI is warning that it has seen increased interest by Russian hackers in energy companies since the start of Russia’s war against Ukraine, though it is offering no indication that a specific cyberattack is planned. An FBI advisory obtained by The Associated Press
Continue ReadingBy TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Elnardo Webster, who put Saint Peter’s basketball on the map more than a half century ago in leading the Peacocks to the NIT semifinals in 1968, has died. He was 74. Webster died on Tuesday in Morristown, New Jersey, after being hospitalized with a
Continue ReadingBy Steve Almasy, Holly Yan and Taylor Ward, CNN A storm system that on Monday brought 25 tornadoes to Texas, including two that may have damaged about 1,000 homes, was spawning more twisters Tuesday as it pushed east. A “large and extremely dangerous tornado” hit the New Orleans area Tuesday night, the National Weather Service
Continue ReadingBy JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (AP) — New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge and five players from the World Series champion Atlanta Braves are among the players who are headed toward salary arbitration hearings that will occur during the regular season after failing to agree to contracts for 2022. Judge is
Continue ReadingCHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Kyle Lofton hit a pair of foul shots with five seconds remaining to lead Saint Bonaventure to a 52-51 win over Virginia in the NIT quarterfinals on Tuesday night. Dominick Welch recorded 10 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Bonnies. Armaan Franklin led the Cavaliers with 17 points.
Continue ReadingDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Jaylen Sims had 17 points to lead five UNC Wilmington players in double figures as the Seahawks defeated Northern Colorado 80-64 in the College Basketball Invitational semifinals. Jamahri Harvey added 15 points for the Seahawks on Tuesday night. Shykeim Phillips chipped in 13, James Baker Jr. scored 11 and Jamarii Thomas
Continue ReadingBy NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Kevin Willard can see the potential in Maryland’s basketball program. Now it’s up to him to capitalize on it. The Terrapins have formally introduced Willard as their new coach. The former Seton Hall coach made it clear why he was willing to go from
Continue ReadingCNN By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Because of you, Anne Hathaway, Kelly Clarkson may never be able to play “Sing That Name That Tune” again. The daytime talk show host and singer had a hilarious but deeply relatable moment of shame on her show Tuesday during a game with the Oscar-winning actress. As part of the
Continue ReadingBy TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Terron Armstead has become the Miami Dolphins’ latest big free agent move, announcing that he’s joining the team after spending his first nine NFL seasons with the New Orleans Saints. Armstead instantly becomes the presumed starter at left tackle for the Dolphins, whose offensive
Continue ReadingBy Tierney Sneed, CNN Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson‘s first full day of questioning featured explanations of her approach as a judge, discussions of abstract legal concepts that can be pivotal in controversial Supreme Court cases, and her defense of a sentencing record that Republicans have claimed wasn’t adequately harsh on certain crimes. Democrats gave Jackson
Continue ReadingCNN By Dan Berman, CNN The Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson wrapped up Thursday after four tumultuous days. Jackson spoke about her judicial experience and her family and addressed the historic nature of her nomination, which would make her the first Black female Supreme Court justice. The hearing
Continue ReadingSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Outfielder Darin Ruf agreed to terms on a $6.25 million, two-year contract with the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday.He will earn $3 million in salary both this season and next. The deal includes a $3.5 million club option for the 2024 season with a $250,000 buyout. The 35-year-old Ruf batted .271
Continue ReadingThe Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Even when the World Cup draw takes place next week, three slots will unusually still be vacant. But the next week or so will see another 14 teams qualify for the tournament and enter the April 1 draw in Qatar. As it stands, only 15 of the 32 finalists
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If things were a struggle before, Bend body shops are working even harder these days to get their job done and satisfy waiting customers.
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Police and others have been searching an area of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation for a 71-year-old man, “Louie” Selam,” last seen last Wednesday afternoon at Warm Springs Tribal Credit. His car was found stuck in the snow near Peter’s Pasture. Anyone with information is asked to contact Warm Springs Police dispatch at 541-553-1171.
Continue ReadingGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Free agent defensive tackle Jarran Reed says he’s heading to the Green Bay Packers. Reed indicated his choice by tweeting, “Let’s gooooo #GoPackGo so thankful for the opportunity to continue my career in Green Bay.” The Packers haven’t announced his addition yet. The 29-year-old Reed should fortify a defensive line
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