olivertapia (CNN) — El personal de seguridad de la Base Conjunta Andrews en Maryland arrestó el domingo por la noche a una persona con un arma, mientras que otra sigue prófuga, según un comunicado de prensa, poco después de que la vicepresidenta Kamala Harris llegara a la base. El personal de seguridad desplegó barreras para
Continue ReadingBy BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — RJ Barrett had 24 points and nine rebounds and the Knicks dominated the Los Angeles Clippers in a 116-93 victory that snapped New York’s seven-game losing skid. Immanuel Quickley added 21 points off the bench for the Knicks. They used big scoring runs to open
Continue ReadingBy Tami Luhby, CNN Schools could lose the pandemic waivers that provide them with extra federal funds and flexibilities to cope with supply chain and labor issues if Congress doesn’t agree to extend them in the spending bill being hashed out this week. Federal government funding expires on Friday. The full-year spending package, which House
Continue ReadingBy NICK PERRY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand’s government plans to rush through a new law this week that will enable it to impose economic sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday said the new legislation would allow New Zealand to target people, companies
Continue ReadingBy Sonnet Swire Security personnel at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Sunday night arrested one person with a weapon, while another remains at large, according to a news release, shortly after Vice President Kamala Harris had arrived on the base. Security personnel deployed barriers to stop the intruders’ vehicle, which arrived around 9 p.m.
Continue ReadingDAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syria’s defense ministry says two civilians have been killed by an Israeli airstrike on military positions near Damascus. It was the first Israeli attack inside Syria since Russia, a key backer of President Bashar Assad, invaded Ukraine. The ministry said Israeli warplanes flying over neighboring Lebanon fired the missiles toward Syria
Continue ReadingBy ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer Morgan Wallen won album of the year at the Academy of Country Music Awards for “Dangerous: The Double Album,” a year after he was removed from the ACMs ballot after he was caught on camera using a racial slur. Wallen made no direct reference to the incident or his
Continue ReadingBy NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS Associated Press SANDPOINT, Idaho (AP) — Sandpoint, Idaho, is a four-season resort town built along the shores of scenic Lake Pend Oreille. Its population surged by 21% in the past decade to about 8,900. Many of the newcomers are conservatives looking for like-minded people. To capitalize on that trend, a growing
Continue ReadingBy NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS Associated Press SANDPOINT, Idaho (AP) — Sandpoint, Idaho, is a four-season resort town built along the shores of scenic Lake Pend Oreille. Its population surged by 21% in the past decade to about 8,900. Many of the newcomers are conservatives looking for like-minded people. To capitalize on that trend, a growing
Continue ReadingBy NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS Associated Press SANDPOINT, Idaho (AP) — Sandpoint, Idaho, is a four-season resort town built along the shores of scenic Lake Pend Oreille. Its population surged by 21% in the past decade to about 8,900. Many of the newcomers are conservatives looking for like-minded people. To capitalize on that trend, a growing
Continue ReadingBy STEVE PEOPLES and BRIAN SLODYSKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican missteps that include intense infighting are threatening the GOP’s path to the Senate majority. Arizona Republican Gov. Doug Ducey dealt his party its latest setback by announcing he would not challenge Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly this fall. But the GOP’s shortcomings extend well
Continue ReadingBy STEVE PEOPLES and BRIAN SLODYSKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican missteps that include intense infighting are threatening the GOP’s path to the Senate majority. Arizona Republican Gov. Doug Ducey dealt his party its latest setback by announcing he would not challenge Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly this fall. But the GOP’s shortcomings extend well
Continue ReadingBy YURAS KARMANAU Associated Press LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — The humanitarian crisis in Ukraine is deepening as Russian forces intensify their shelling and food, water, heat and medicine grow increasingly scarce. Ukraine says it is facing a medieval-style siege by Moscow to batter it into submission. A third round of talks between the two sides
Continue ReadingBy W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jack Eichel scored a power-play with 5.2 seconds remaining to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 2-1 win over the Ottawa Senators. Jonathan Marchessault also scored for the Golden Knights, and Robin Lehner made 39 saves. Brady Tkachuk scored the lone goal for Ottawa, and Anton
Continue ReadingSIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Max Abmas had 22 points as Oral Roberts beat Western Illinois 80-68 in the Summit League tournament’s quarterfinals. Trenton Massner led the Leathernecks with 28 points.
Continue ReadingBy JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — China’s exports rose by double digits in January and February before Russia’s attack on Ukraine roiled the global economy. Customs data show exports grew by 16.3% over a year earlier in a sign global demand was recovering before President Vladimir Putin’s Feb. 24 invasion. Imports advanced
Continue ReadingBy JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — China’s exports rose by double digits in January and February before Russia’s attack on Ukraine roiled the global economy. Customs data show exports grew by 16.3% over a year earlier in a sign global demand was recovering before President Vladimir Putin’s Feb. 24 invasion. Imports advanced
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON — John Meeks had a season-high 31 points as College of Charleston topped Hofstra 92-76 in the quarterfinals of the Colonial Athletic Association tournament. Jalen Ray led the Pride with 21 points.
Continue ReadingBy PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic scored 30 of his 46 points in the fourth quarter and overtime and the Denver Nuggets rallied after squandering an early 21-point lead to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 138-130 on Sunday night. Jokic hit two free throws to tie it with 3.2 second
Continue ReadingCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kyla McMakin had 22 points and six steals, Tra’dayja Smith went 5 for 5 from 3-point range and finished with 21 points, and No. 2 seed Longwood beat top-seeded Campbell 86-47 to win the Big South Conference tournament and clinch the first NCAA Tournament berth in program history. Senior Akila Smith,
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