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Analysis: China can’t do much to help Russia’s sanction-hit economy
By Laura He, CNN Business Will China help Russia cope with the fallout from economic sanctions? That has been the big question since Russia invaded Ukraine last week. The two nations have forged close ties in recent years, with Chinese leader Xi Jinping calling Russian President Vladimir Putin his “best and bosom friend” in 2019.
Continue ReadingWilliams helps No. 20 Illinois to 60-55 win over Penn State
By GAVIN GOOD Associated Press CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Da’Monte Williams made four 3-pointers on his way to a season-high 14 points, helping No. 20 Illinois hold off Penn State 60-55. The victory keeps the Illini in contention for a share of the conference title if they beat Iowa and Wisconsin loses to the Nebraska
Continue ReadingMorris lifts Abilene Christian over Dixie State 80-64
ABILENE, Texas — Mahki Morris posted 18 points and six rebounds as Abilene Christian defeated Dixie State 80-64. Hunter Schofield led the Trailblazers with 15 points.
Continue ReadingBell scores 16 to carry North Texas over UTSA 59-48
SAN ANTONIO — Thomas Bell had 16 points and seven rebounds as North Texas stretched its winning streak to 15 games, defeating UTSA 59-48. Jacob Germany led the Roadrunners on Thursday night with 17 points and 10 rebounds.
Continue ReadingCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom unveils a plan to help unhoused people with mental health and substance abuse issues through a court-ordered program
By Cheri Mossburg, Dakin Andone and Amir Vera, CNN California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a new plan Thursday to help unhoused individuals struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues through a court-ordered program that would provide them access to support services like housing assistance and treatment plans. The Community Assistance Recovery and Empowerment (CARE)
Continue ReadingNo. 6 Kansas slips past TCU 72-68 to remain tied atop Big 12
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas coach Bill Self called point guard Dajuan Harris something unfit for print after his scoreless performance at TCU earlier this week served as a microcosm of the Jayhawks’ entire listless performance. Well, Harris and the rest of his team made sure Self wouldn’t repeat
Continue ReadingDurant has 31 points in return, but Heat rally to beat Nets
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Durant’s return couldn’t stop the Brooklyn Nets’ slide, as Bam Adebayo had 30 points, 11 rebounds and six assists to lead the Miami Heat to a 113-107 victory. Tyler Herro added 27 points for the Heat, who bounced back from a tough loss in
Continue ReadingCanucks score twice early in third, rally past Islanders 4-3
By ALLAN KREDA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Nils Hoglander and rookie Vasily Podkolzin scored 45 seconds apart midway through the third period and Thatcher Demko made 24 saves as the Vancouver Canucks edged the New York Islanders 4-3. Anthony Beauvillier had put the Islanders ahead 3-2 early in the third, flipping the puck
Continue ReadingDecenas de heridos, incluidos niños, después de que un vehículo se estrelló contra una guardería en California
Alejandra Ramos (CNN) — Al menos una decena de personas, incluidos niños pequeños, han sido trasladadas a hospitales locales después de que un vehículo se estrellara contra una guardería en Anderson, California, este jueves, dicen funcionarios del hospital. El video de KRCR, afiliada de CNN, muestra una pequeña camioneta azul completamente dentro del edificio, dejando
Continue Reading‘The nightmare goes on’: Massachusetts woman’s family unable to leave Ukraine
By Brandon Truitt Click here for updates on this story LOWELL, Massachusetts (WBZ) — It has been a long week for Ukrainians living in the United States with loved ones overseas. Anya Dubovyk moved to Lowell five years ago after living 30 years in Ukraine. Dubovyk’s brother, mother and grandmother all still live in Ukraine
Continue ReadingFather mourns son after shelling on Ukraine soccer field
By MSTYSLAV CHERNOV Associated Press MARIUPOL, Ukraine (AP) — A man in the Ukraine port city of Mariupol collapses in grief as he mourns the death of his 16-year-old son, Iliya, killed after shelling on a soccer field near a school. Iliya was fatally wounded Wednesday while playing soccer in Mariupol when shelling started amid
Continue ReadingMasks optional at auto plants not in high virus risk areas
DETROIT (AP) — Face masks will be optional for U.S. union auto workers, as long as their factories are in counties that are not at high risk for the novel coronavirus. A task force of officials from Ford, General Motors, Stellantis and the United Auto Workers union decided to drop a mask requirement at a
Continue ReadingMasks optional at auto plants not in high virus risk areas
DETROIT (AP) — Face masks will be optional for U.S. union auto workers, as long as their factories are in counties that are not at high risk for the novel coronavirus. A task force of officials from Ford, General Motors, Stellantis and the United Auto Workers union decided to drop a mask requirement at a
Continue ReadingMalkin has goal, 2 assists as Penguins beat Lightning 5-1
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Evgeni Malkin had a goal and two assists, Tristan Jarry made 20 saves and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-1. Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper was given a game misconduct for arguing with officials with 53.7 seconds remaining in the second period after
Continue ReadingIn S. Korea election, future of foreign policy up for debate
By HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Ahead of the March 9 presidential election in South Korea, major candidates are embroiled in a heated debate over how to address a foreign policy challenges that include the U.S.-China rivalry, North Korea’s nuclear threats and badly strained ties with Japan. Some candidates say South
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Democrat Tina Kotek, running for governor, visits Bend homeless shelter
Former Oregon House Speaker Tina Kotek, one of 16 Democrats running for governor in the May primary, made a Central Oregon campaign swing Thursday, including a visit to the Shepherd’s House shelter on 2nd Street.
Continue ReadingBobrovsky makes 18 stops, Panthers top Senators 3-0
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Patric Hornqvist and Ryan Lomberg scored 12 seconds apart in the third period, Sergei Bobrovsky made 18 saves for his 36th career shutout and the Florida Panthers beat the Ottawa Senators 3-0 on Thursday night to snap a three-game slide. Mason Marchment had a goal
Continue ReadingLong scores 23 to carry Fairfield over Rider 65-59
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — TJ Long had a season-high 23 points as Fairfield defeated Rider 65-59. Allen Powell led the Broncs with 20 points.
Continue ReadingWild rally past Flyers 5-4, snap 4-game losing streak
By AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ryan Hartman had two goals and Jonas Brodin and Matt Boldy scored 25 seconds apart in the third period to lead the Minnesota Wild to a 5-4 comeback victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. Frederick Gaudreau also scored and Kevin Fiala had a pair of assists for the
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