By Beth Germano Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WBZ) — Myron Kravchuck spends almost every waking hour networking on his phone to find needed supplies for his homeland such as helmets, bulletproof vests and even drones for Ukrainian soldiers in his homeland. “Trying to connect people, trying to connect supplies and the
Continue ReadingCNN By Katie Bo Lillis and Natasha Bertrand, CNN A Western intelligence report indicated that Chinese officials in early February requested that senior Russian officials wait until after the Beijing Olympics had finished before beginning an invasion into Ukraine, US officials said Wednesday. US officials broadly view the report as credible, but its particulars are
Continue ReadingBy TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Terry Rozier scored 29 points and carried Charlotte’s backcourt with LaMelo Ball in foul trouble, leading the Hornets to a 119-98 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, who got back All-Star Darius Garland but lost for the fifth time in six games. Rozier added seven assists and
Continue ReadingTALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — John Butler had 16 points, eight rebounds and four blocks — all career highs — to lead Florida State to a 74-70 win over Notre Dame on Wednesday night. RayQuan Evans, Anthony Polite and Tanor Ngom scored 12 points each for the Seminoles with Evans adding seven rebounds and five assists.
Continue ReadingBy Katelyn Polantz and Ryan Nobles, CNN Former President Donald Trump and a right-wing lawyer were part of a “criminal conspiracy” to overturn the 2020 presidential election, the House select committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riot alleges in a court filing Wednesday. The filing is part of an attempt to convince a judge to
Continue ReadingNEWARK, N.J. — Kadary Richmond recorded 12 points and 10 assists to lead Seton Hall to a 73-68 win over Georgetown. Kaiden Rice led the Hoyas on Wednesday night with 17 points. The Hoyas lost a school-record 19th straight game, which came after coach Patrick Ewing was given a statement of support from athletic director
Continue ReadingKINGSTON, R.I. — Gibson Jimerson scored 22 points as Saint Louis topped Rhode Island 80-74. Fred Thatch Jr. added 21 points for the Billikens. Jeremy Sheppard led the Rams on Wednesday night with 16 points.
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Ty Flowers had 20 points as Long Island-Brooklyn got past Sacred Heart 82-75 in the quarterfinals of the Northeast Conference tournament. Alex Rivera had 15 points for the Sharks (16-13). Isaac Kante added 15 points and eight rebounds. Tre Wood had 12 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Nico Galette scored
Continue ReadingAMES, Iowa (AP) — Avery Anderson III tossed in 12 points and added five steals, sparking Oklahoma State to a 53-36 victory over Iowa State. Anderson sank 5 of 10 shots from the floor for the Cowboys (14-15, 7-10 Big 12 Conference). Moussa Cisse had eight points and grabbed 12 rebounds as Oklahoma State dominated
Continue ReadingBy Stella Chan and Holly Yan, CNN Almost 15 months ago, Orrin and Orson West’s adoptive parents told police the young boys disappeared from the family’s Southern California yard, authorities said. Now, authorities say the brothers were actually killed by their adoptive parents months before they were reported missing — though their bodies “have not
Continue ReadingBy JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Quenton Jackson scored 28 points and Tyrece Radford had 22 to lead Texas A&M to an 87-71 victory over No. 25 Alabama. Jackson had 15 points in the first 10 minutes of the second half to lead the Aggies to their third straight win. The
Continue ReadingHUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Camron Justice scored a season-high 27 points as Western Kentucky beat Marshall 86-72. Dayvion McKnight added 23 points for the Hilltoppers. Taevion Kinsey led the Thundering Herd on Wednesday night with 24 points and six rebounds.
Continue ReadingRUSTON, La. (AP) — Cobe Williams scored 19 points, Amorie Archibald added 18 points and seven rebounds and Louisiana Tech defeated Old Dominion 67-54. Keaston Willis had 12 points for the Bulldogs (21-8, 12-5 Conference USA). Austin Trice had 18 points and 12 rebounds to pace the Monarchs (12-18, 7-10).
Continue ReadingSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Former two-time UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez has been charged with attempted murder and multiple gun assault charges after authorities said he fired at a pickup truck carrying a man accused of sexually abusing a 4-year-old family member. Velasquez was arrested Monday after he allegedly chased a pickup carrying the
Continue ReadingSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Former two-time UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez has been charged with attempted murder and multiple gun assault charges after authorities said he fired at a pickup truck carrying a man accused of sexually abusing a 4-year-old family member. Velasquez was arrested Monday after he allegedly chased a pickup carrying the
Continue ReadingBy HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Two leading conservatives in South Korea’s presidential race have unified behind one of them in a last-minute deal that could boost their chances of victory in next week’s election. Ahn Cheol-soo told a hastily arranged news conference Thursday that he would withdraw to support the
Continue ReadingBy Jamiel Lynch, CNN A male Lyft driver has been arrested for allegedly raping an intoxicated Miami Beach tourist during her early morning ride from a bar to her hotel, according to a police report. Kevyn Rojas, 26, was arrested Tuesday at his home and is accused of one count of sexual battery on a
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — An estimated 38.2 million TV viewers watched President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address. That’s according to Nielsen ratings for the Tuesday night address. The audience for Biden’s speech surpassed the 37.2 million for Donald Trump’s last such address in 2020. But Biden’s audience fell short of the more than
Continue ReadingGREENSBORO Jewell Spear scored 15 of her 23 points in the second half and 11th-seeded Wake Forest put together a late run to defeat 14-seed Virginia 61-53 in the first round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament. Olivia Summiel’s 3-pointer with 5:32 to play gave the Demon Deacons their first lead since early in the
Continue ReadingBy JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — The United Nations’ refugee agency says 1 million people have fled Ukraine since Russia’s invasion less than a week ago. It is an exodus without precedent in this century for its speed. The tally from the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees amounts to more than 2% of
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