FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Juventus forward Dušan Vlahović was greeted with plenty of whistles and jeers on his return to Fiorentina for the first time since his acrimonious departure last month. But Vlahović departed with a victory as his new club Juventus won the first leg of their Italian Cup semifinal 1-0 following a stoppage-time
Continue ReadingKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Megan Abrams scored 25 points, JaMya Mingo-Young and Brittany Davis had double-doubles and 11th-seeded Alabama turned back 14th-seeded Auburn 75-68 in the first round of the Southeastern Conference tournament. Allie Craig Gruce, who had four 3-pointers this season, hit four in the game and scored a career-high 14 points for the
Continue ReadingCNN By Brian Stelter, CNN Business President Biden’s State of the Union address reached more than 38 million people in the United States on Tuesday night, according to Nielsen ratings. Around the world, Biden’s message about the Russian invasion of Ukraine was seen by a far larger total audience, but there is no standardized way
Continue ReadingBy Ryan Nobles, Paula Reid and Annie Grayer, CNN Former President Donald Trump’s onetime trade adviser Peter Navarro did not appear for his scheduled deposition on Wednesday with the House select committee investigating January 6, Navarro tells CNN. The deposition had been scheduled to take place over Webex. In a statement provided to CNN, Navarro
Continue ReadingBy ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Every year scouts, general managers, coaches and football fans eagerly await a handful of measurements at the NFL scouting combine. The intrigue this year surrounds the breadth of Minnesota’s massive tackle Daniel Faalele, the 40-yard dash time of UTSA defensive back Tariq Woolen, and the
Continue ReadingSYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse University has signed a group licensing agreement with The Brandr Group to promote the athletes on the school’s 20 teams. The partnership announced Wednesday creates new opportunities for the university’s athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness (NIL) using the school’s official trademarks and logos. The agreement allows
Continue ReadingBy BRIAN SLODYSKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A half-dozen U.S. lobbying firms have severed ties with Russian-linked businesses over the past week. It represents a dramatic pullback for an industry that typically has few qualms about representing controversial interests. Records show that firms including McLarty Associates, BGR Government Affairs and Venable LLP abruptly canceled
Continue ReadingBy BRIAN SLODYSKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A half-dozen U.S. lobbying firms have severed ties with Russian-linked businesses over the past week. It represents a dramatic pullback for an industry that typically has few qualms about representing controversial interests. Records show that firms including McLarty Associates, BGR Government Affairs and Venable LLP abruptly canceled
Continue ReadingCNN By Jackie Wattles and Jennifer Korn, CNN SpaceX has a new deal to launch internet-beaming satellites for its chief competitor in the satellite business — British company OneWeb. The somewhat awkward pairing, announced by OneWeb on Monday, comes after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine effectively brought a halt to Russian launches of commercial Western satellites.
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The High Desert Museum will kick off spring break with special programs and extended hours from Saturday, March 19 through Sunday, March 27, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Visitors pay winter rates with summer hours through Thursday, March 31. It’s all made possible by Oregon College Savings Plan.
Continue ReadingBy Amanda Becker Click here for updates on this story WAUKESHA, Wisconsin (WDJT) — Jessalyn Torres was walking with Waukesha’s Xtreme Dance Team in the Waukesha Christmas Parade last year when a car barreled through the parade. Torres was hit in the chest and spent weeks in the hospital. She suffered a broken pelvis in
Continue ReadingCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Taje’ Kelly had a season-high 24 points, including the game-winning putback at the buzzer, as Charleston Southern narrowly beat UNC Asheville 79-78 in the first round of the Big South Conference Tourney on Wednesday. The Bulldogs took a 78-77 lead on two free throws by Silas Mason with 6.8 seconds to play.
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Paralympic snowboarder Brittani Coury shifted from sports to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic as a registered nurse. The silver medalist describes how working well under pressure serves her both at the hospital and the snowboarding course.
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story STANFORD, California (KPIX) — A Stanford University student found dead on campus has been identified as Katie Meyer, the star goalkeeper for the 2019 Cardinal women’s national champion soccer team. While not disclosing any details surrounding Meyer’s death, the university officials said the campus was
Continue ReadingBy PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former Oklahoma quarterback Shane Rattler says he was ready for a reset and believes he’s found it at South Carolina. Rattler isn’t sure how things went sideways for him with the Sooners, but he knew it was time for a change. He’s grateful to former
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A deep, talented group of receivers came to this week’s NFL scouting combine with a simple goal. Each wants to make a statement to the league’s coaches, scouts and general managers. The process began Wednesday when most of the top draft prospects lined up at podiums
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL TARM and JOHN O’CONNOR Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, for decades one of the nation’s most powerful state legislators, has been charged with a nearly $3 million racketeering and bribery scheme. An indictment unsealed Wednesday accuses the 79-year-old Chicago Democrat of leading a criminal enterprise whose purpose
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story STOCKTON, California (KOVR) — A probation search of a student at Edison High School uncovered a loaded handgun, authorities say. The incident happened back on Feb. 28. According to the Stockton Unified School District Police Officer’s Association, San Joaquin County Probation did a search of
Continue ReadingCALGARY, Alberta (AP) — The Calgary Flames had a near-perfect February. March is off to a pretty good start, too. Calgary won for the 12th time in 13 games this week to extend its lead atop the Pacific Division. It’s been quite the 2021-22 turnaround for the Flames, who have put things together under coach
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Jurors have heard attorneys’ opening statements in the first trial for one of the hundreds of people charged with storming the U.S. Capitol last year. A federal prosecutor told the jury on Wednesday that Guy Wesley Reffitt played a leadership role in urging other rioters to charge
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