Fitzgerald’s 30 lead Tennessee State over Brescia 98-83
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee State Tigers defeated the Brescia Bearcats 98-83 on Tuesday led by Marcus Fitzgerald Jr.’s 30 points. The Tigers are now 8-5 on the season.
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NAMI C. Oregon offers free education programs, support groups for those living with mental illness
NAMI Central Oregon offers free education programs and support groups for persons living with mental health issues and their families. Central Oregon residents can currently attend our support groups online.
Continue ReadingLondon eye-opener: Lawrence, Jags on rise after overseas low
By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence has been at his best since going O-for-October. Lawrence has accounted for 15 touchdowns and has just four turnovers in the six games that followed a five-game losing streak in October. The Jaguars won four of the six to
Continue ReadingFreight train carrying iron ore derails in California
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (AP) — A freight train carrying iron ore has derailed in Southern California. About 23 cars of the Union Pacific train derailed around 8 a.m. Tuesday in the city of Victorville, more than 65 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles. The railroad says no one was injured and the cause of the derailment
Continue ReadingNAACP sues Mississippi over legislative redistricting plan
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A new lawsuit says Mississippi is perpetuating a legacy of racial discrimination with a legislative redistricting plan. The Mississippi NAACP and five Black residents filed the federal suit Tuesday, challenging state House and Senate districts that are scheduled to be used in the 2023 election.
Continue ReadingNorth Alabama gets 1st win over SEC, 66-65 at Ole Miss
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Daniel Ortiz scored 22 points with a career-high six 3-pointers, Jacari Lane added a career-high 19 points and North Alabama beat Ole Miss 66-65 for the program’s first victory over an SEC opponent. The North Alabama program entered with an 0-19 record against SEC teams, including five losses since becoming a
Continue ReadingUN extends Congo peacekeeping force with an eye to its exit
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Security Council has voted unanimously to extend the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Congo with an eye to its eventual exit. It also voted to lift a notification requirement on some government arms purchases which Congo’s foreign minister recently called unjustified. The separate resolutions were
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New Oregon House speaker, C.O. lawmakers tour Bend navigation center, talk with Redmond leaders
On the second leg of his three-day trip through Central and Eastern Oregon, House Speaker Dan Rayfield (D-Corvallis) toured a new low-barrier homeless shelter in Bend Tuesday, one of the numerous facilities the Legislature funded across the state in recent years.
Continue ReadingNew Missouri treasurer 1st person of color in state office
By SUMMER BALLENTINE Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Incoming treasurer Vivek Malek will be the first person of color to serve in Missouri statewide office. Republican Gov. Mike Parson on Tuesday named 45-year-old Malek to replace GOP Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick is leaving the job after voters elected him state auditor last month.
Continue ReadingTrump’s fate in hands of Justice Dept. after Jan. 6 report
By ERIC TUCKER and LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Jan. 6 committee may have outlined a potential criminal case against Donald Trump, but it doesn’t actually bring the former president any closer to prosecution. The Justice Department has already been conducting its own wide-ranging investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection
Continue Reading3-legged deer tangled in Christmas lights rescued by Oregon wildlife officials
By FOX 12 Staff Click here for updates on this story DALLAS Oregon (KPTV) — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife on Monday freed a deer with just three legs that had managed to get its antlers entangled in holiday lights. Residents of Dallas have given the deer the moniker Tripod. Pictures shared by
Continue ReadingLongwood secures 104-77 win against South Carolina State
FARMVILLE, Va. — Led by Isaiah Wilkins’ 14 points, the Longwood Lancers defeated the South Carolina State Bulldogs 104-77 on Tuesday. The Lancers are now 8-5 on the season, while the Bulldogs fell to 2-12.
Continue ReadingBiden and Zelensky planning to meet in Washington for Ukrainian president’s first foreign trip since war began
By Phil Mattingly, Kevin Liptak, Manu Raju and Kaitlan Collins, CNN President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are planning to meet at the White House on Wednesday, according to two sources familiar with the planning, in a Washington visit that is tentatively scheduled to include an address to a joint session of Congress.
Continue ReadingThompson, Cisse power Oklahoma State past Texas A&M-CC 81-58
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Bryce Thompson had 13 points and six assists, Moussa Cisse added 12 points and 14 rebounds, and Oklahoma State blew past Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 81-58. Avery Anderson added 10 points, nine assists and three rebounds for the Cowboys and Tyreek Smith scored 12 points. Oklahoma State led 44-20 at halftime after
Continue ReadingDrumgoole scores 23, Albany beats Northern Illinois 83-78
DEKALB, Ill. — Led by Gerald Drumgoole Jr.’s 23 points, the Albany (NY) Great Danes defeated the Northern Illinois Huskies 83-78 on Tuesday. The Great Danes are now 5-9 on the season, while the Huskies fell to 3-9.
Continue ReadingElon Musk’s Twitter accused of unlawful staff firings in the UK
CNN By Clare Duffy, CNN A law firm representing dozens of former UK Twitter employees is accusing the company of “unlawful, unfair and completely unacceptable treatment” of workers following recent mass layoffs, which the firm referred to as a “sham redundancy process.” In a letter sent to the company on Monday, law firm Winckworth Sherwood
Continue ReadingIdaho police still seek car seen near slain students’ home
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Police investigating the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students say they’re working with law enforcement in Eugene, Oregon, to determine if a white sedan that was found on the side of the road there is related to the Idaho case. Relatively few details
Continue ReadingIdaho police still seek car seen near slain students’ home
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Police investigating the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students say they’re working with law enforcement in Eugene, Oregon, to determine if a white sedan that was found on the side of the road there is related to the Idaho case. Relatively few details
Continue ReadingIdaho police still seek car seen near slain students’ home
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Police investigating the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students say they’re working with law enforcement in Eugene, Oregon, to determine if a white sedan that was found on the side of the road there is related to the Idaho case. Relatively few details
Continue ReadingGM recalling Bolt EVs; seat belt problem could cause fires
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors is recalling nearly 140,000 Chevrolet Bolt electric cars in the U.S. and Canada to fix a seat belt problem that can cause fires. The recall covers certain Bolt hatchbacks from the 2017 to 2023 model years. It does not include Bolt utility vehicles or Bolts made for Cruise, GM’s autonomous
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