By Anneken Tappe, CNN Business Rising prices on everything from food to gasoline are hurting Americans. Now the White House has unveiled a plan to fight inflation, President Joe Biden said during Tuesday’s State of the Union address. “Too many families are struggling to keep up with their bills,” Biden said, noting that soaring costs
Continue ReadingSYDNEY (AP) — Sydney is preparing for dangerous flash flooding as population centers farther north begin a massive cleanup operation. Record floods claimed at least 14 lives along Australia’s east coast in recent days. Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology says torrential rain is forecast for Australia’s largest city and surrounding areas Wednesday and early Thursday. North of
Continue ReadingBy CNN President Joe Biden delivered his 2022 State of the Union address on Tuesday. Here’s his speech as prepared for delivery and released by the White House. Madam Speaker, Madam Vice President, our First Lady and Second Gentleman. Members of Congress and the Cabinet. Justices of the Supreme Court. My fellow Americans. Last year
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Newport Avenue Market announced Tuesday the launch of a new matching funds campaign to support Opportunity Foundation’s mission to provide support services in Central Oregon for individuals with diverse abilities.
Continue ReadingBLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Justyn Mutts had 14 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and blocked two shots as Virginia Tech ended a 17-game losing streak to Louisville with a 75-43 rout. Virginia Tech (19-11, 11-8 ACC) has won nine of its last 10 games and secured at least the seventh seed into the conference tournament.
Continue ReadingBy Kate Bennett, CNN As members of Congress mingled on the floor of the House chamber ahead of President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address, a fashion trend among members emerged: Blue and yellow were the colors of the evening. With Ukraine on the minds of many as that country battles an invasion by
Continue ReadingBy TYLER MASON Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Matthew Tkachuk scored 72 seconds into the game and the streaking Calgary Flames beat Minnesota 5-1 for their second consecutive victory over the Wild. Andrew Mangiapane, Elias Lindholm, Tyler Toffoli and Mikael Backlund also scored for the Flames, who have won 12 of 13. Johnny
Continue ReadingWINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Mark Scheifele scored twice and had an assist, spoiling a spirited Montreal comeback and leading the Winnipeg Jets to an 8-4 victory over the Canadiens. Pierre-Luc Dubois also had a goal and two assists, and Paul Stastny, Andrew Copp, Adam Lowry, Nate Schmidt and Evgeny Svechnikov also scored for Winnipeg. Goalie
Continue ReadingBy STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Chucky Hepburn banked in a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 1.5 seconds left to give No. 10 Wisconsin a 70-67 victory over No. 8 Purdue that clinched the Badgers a share of the Big Ten regular-season title. Purdue’s Jaden Ivey tied the game by sinking a 3-pointer
Continue ReadingHOUSTON (AP) — Fabian White Jr. had a career-high 28 points and 10 rebounds as No. 14 Houston beat Cincinnati 71-53 and clinched the American Athletic Conference regular-season title. White scored 20 points in the first half as the Cougars built a 38-34 lead at the break. There were 16 lead changes and five ties
Continue ReadingBOZEMAN, Mont. — Xavier Bishop tied his career high with a season-high 28 points as Montana State won its seventh consecutive home game, beating Southern Utah 69-53. John Knight III led the Thunderbirds with 12 points.
Continue ReadingCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Lucas Moerman posted 10 points and 12 rebounds to lead Air Force to a 58-54 win over San Jose State, snapping the Falcons’ nine-game losing streak. Myron (MJ) Amey Jr. led the Spartans with 18 points.
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden, in his State of the Union address, embraced his role as an international leader in the effort to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. The conflict has reshaped Biden’s presidency at a time when he’s struggling to turn the page on a difficult
Continue ReadingNASHVILLE (AP) — Colin Castleton scored 19 points, and Phlandrous Fleming Jr. made a 3-pointer with 6.3 seconds left as Florida scored the last nine points of the game to beat Vanderbilt 82-78. Florida (19-11, 9-8 SEC), which trailed by as many as nine points in the second half, beat Vanderbilt (14-15, 6-11) for the
Continue ReadingBy Katherine Dillinger and Shawna Mizelle, CNN Americans can order additional free at-home Covid-19 tests supplied by the US government starting next week. “If you already ordered free tests, tonight, I’m announcing you can order another group of tests. Go to Covidtest.gov starting next week and you can get more tests,” President Joe Biden said
Continue ReadingANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Hunter Dickinson scored a career-high 33 points on 13-of-19 shooting and grabbed nine rebounds to help Michigan beat Michigan State 87-70. Caleb Houstan added 16 points for Michigan (16-12, 10-8 Big Ten). The Wolverines moved into a three-way tie with the Michigan State and Rutgers for sixth in the conference
Continue ReadingBy FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A moment about the death of President Joe Biden’s son during the State of the Union address turned into a stunning outburst by one of the Republican’s most outspoken members. Delivering the loudest heckling of the evening, GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado blamed Biden for the
Continue ReadingBy EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — From a tiny Pacific island nation to Europe’s economic powerhouse, country after country are lashing out at Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and urging support for a U.N. resolution demanding an immediate halt to Moscow’s offensive and withdrawal of all Russian troops. But Russian President Vladimir
Continue ReadingBy CARLOS RODRIGUEZ AP Sports Writer MEXICO CITY (AP) — Top-seeded Elina Svitolina of Ukraine beat Anastasia Potapova of Russia 6-2, 6-1 in the first round of a women’s tennis tournament in Mexico after deciding not to boycott the match in the wake of Russia’s invasion of her home country. Svitolina earlier said she wouldn’t
Continue ReadingBy CARLOS RODRIGUEZ AP Sports Writer MEXICO CITY (AP) — Top-seeded Elina Svitolina of Ukraine beat Anastasia Potapova of Russia 6-2, 6-1 in the first round of a women’s tennis tournament in Mexico after deciding not to boycott the match in the wake of Russia’s invasion of her home country. Svitolina earlier said she wouldn’t
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