By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo and the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks are coming out of the All-Star break knowing they’ve got work ahead just to earn home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs. The Bucks went into the weekend fourth in the East. They’re only three games
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story BEND, Oregon (KPTV) — In protest of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Pine Tavern took a drastic step and poured out all of its Russian vodka. The tavern, located in downtown Bend, had already been cutting down on its inventory when it made the decision. The
Continue ReadingBy Keith Demolder Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU, Hawaii (KITV) — The unfortunate death of Hawaii football legend Colt Brennan shook Hawaii to its core. At just 37, many questions remained after the former Rainbow Warrior passed away from a drug overdose in May of 2021. Today, many of those lingering questions
Continue ReadingCNNEspañol sjv (CNN Español) — Rusia utilizó su poder de veto para bloquear una resolución del Consejo de Seguridad de las Naciones Unidas que condena su invasión de Ucrania. La votación fue de 11 a favor, uno en contra y tres abstenciones. China, que se ha negado a criticar el ataque de Rusia, estuvo entre las abstenciones en
Continue ReadingBy Amy Kawata Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Hundreds of Baltimore students went home with a new pair of shoes Friday, thanks to the CIAA and Samaritan’s Feet. Leaders say the donation is a powerful example of how a caring community can make a positive impact on the lives of
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WBZ) — The Zakim Bridge in Boston will light up in blue and gold colors Friday night in support of Ukraine after Russia’s invasion of the country this week. According to CBS News, Ukraine’s president said at least 137 people were killed in the
Continue ReadingBy Sonia Moghe, CNN A man who posted videos threatening to kill Sen. Joe Manchin and Fox News hosts Laura Ingraham and Greg Gutfeld was convicted Thursday of threatening a federal official and making interstate threats. The man, Rickey Johnson, was convicted by a jury after a weeklong trial in Manhattan federal court, according to
Continue ReadingBy BEN FINLEY Associated Press The National Transportation Safety Board says a plane that crashed off the North Carolina coast had issued no distress calls and made no declarations of an emergency. The federal agency released its preliminary report on the crash Friday. The single-engine Pilatus PC-12 went down in the Atlantic Ocean on Feb.
Continue ReadingMADRID (AP) — Last-place Levante has defeated Elche 3-0 for its third Spanish league win. José Luis Morales, Jorge de Frutos and Gonzalo Melero scored for the hosts. The win moved Levante within six points of safety ahead of the weekend matches. Levante’s other wins came against Mallorca in January and at defending champion Atlético
Continue ReadingReview by Brian Lowry, CNN “Cyrano de Bergerac” has been the model of a tragic love triangle for 125 years, often imitated but seldom equaled. The play turned movie under many different guises now adds a film version of the musical, “Cyrano,” which provides a fine showcase for Peter Dinklage in a different take on
Continue ReadingCNN Review by Brian Lowry, CNN “Cyrano de Bergerac” has been the model of a tragic love triangle for 125 years, often imitated but seldom equaled. The play turned movie under many different guises now adds a film version of the musical, “Cyrano,” which provides a fine showcase for Peter Dinklage in a different take
Continue ReadingBy CATHERINE CATOURA Click here for updates on this story DULUTH, Georgia (WGCL) — A tractor-trailer that bottomed out in Duluth caused major delays for the commuters in the area Friday morning. Authorities reported that both directions of Peachtree Industrial Boulevard near Pleasant Hill Road were blocked due to the incident. Duluth Police say the
Continue ReadingBy BEN FOX Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is seeking to assure financial institutions and other businesses that U.S. sanctions on the Taliban aren’t intended to interfere with trade that could help Afghanistan emerge from an economic and humanitarian crisis. The Treasury Department on Friday issued a so-called general license to expand
Continue ReadingBy Joan Biskupic, CNN legal analyst & Supreme Court biographer The Supreme Court is transforming the law in America, rolling back a half century of constitutional rights, from abortion to voter protections. It would seem the six-justice conservative engine could not be daunted by a single change in the three-justice liberal wing. Yet by virtue
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler has been fined $25,000 for violating league rules regarding media interview access and for his noncompliance with the resulting NBA investigation. The NBA says the fine stems from Butler’s failure to comply with his media availability obligations during the NBA All-Star weekend, including following the game
Continue ReadingSINSHEIM, Germany (AP) — Stuttgart has conceded two late goals and lost at Hoffenheim 2-1 in the Bundesliga. American coach Pellegrino Matarazzo’s team has edged closer to relegation as its winless run in the league stretched to nine games. Christoph Baumgartner equalized in the 85th minute and grabbed the winner in the last. Hoffenheim moved
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press This week’s new entertainment releases include an album and companion book by Dolly Parton, the comedy-thriller “Fresh” starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, and Roger Allam playing a French crime-buster in “Murder in Provence.” Parton adds to her big week by performing and hosting at the ACM Awards, as well as being the recipient
Continue ReadingBy RACHEL LA CORTE Associated Press OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington’s March 21 date to lift the statewide mask mandate remains in place for now as state officials review new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that says people in most places can safely take a break from wearing facial coverings. The
Continue ReadingPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A Multnomah County grand jury has found no criminal wrongdoing by two Portland police officers who shot and killed a 30-year-old man in North Portland last August. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports officers Joshua Howery and Jake Ramsey both fired at Alexander Tadros on Aug. 27 after agents from the U.S. Drug Enforcement
Continue ReadingThe Associated Press Relief flowed through Wall Street on Friday, even as deadly attacks continued to rage in Ukraine. Stocks rose sharply, oil prices fell and investors turned away from gold and other traditional havens they favor when fear is high. Stocks have made big swings as Russia’s invasion raised the prospect of even higher
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