Whisper campaigns grow as Biden nears choice for high court
By COLLEEN LONG and MEG KINNARD Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The whispers and chatter about top contenders for the Supreme Court are growing…
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5 sailors accused of leaking video of Navy carrier jet crash
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Navy says five sailors have been charged with violating military law over leaked video showing an F-35 fighter jet crashing on…
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Fun and friendship fuel Norway’s Olympic gold rush
Norway could set a record for the total number of gold medals won by a country at a single Winter Olympics, but for Tore Oevreboe, enjoying…
Continue ReadingProtests grow in Puerto Rico amid demands for higher wages
By DÁNICA COTO Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Protests in Puerto Rico are multiplying as government employees demand higher pay and…
Continue ReadingProtests grow in Puerto Rico amid demands for higher wages
By DÁNICA COTO Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Protests in Puerto Rico are multiplying as government employees demand higher pay and…
Continue ReadingHarris faces the most critical foreign trip of her vice presidency
By Jasmine Wright and Natasha Bertrand, CNN When Vice President Kamala Harris enters the famed Hotel Bayerischer Hof on Friday in Munich,…
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Alex Cavallini reveals she tore MCL in January, nearly missed Olympics
U.S. goaltender Alex Cavallini nearly missed the 2022 Winter Olympics after tearing her MCL in…
Continue ReadingSources: 19 Austin police officers indicted over protests
By ACACIA CORONADO, PAUL J. WEBER and JAKE BLEIBERG Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas grand jury has indicted 19 Austin police officers…
Continue ReadingBorder agency chief faces challenges from within and outside
By BEN FOX, ANITA SNOW and ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press YUMA, Ariz. (AP) — Chris Magnus has many challenges to overcome in his new role as…
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Fontana, Schulting among short track history makers at 2022 Winter Olympics
From the oldest gold medalist to the all-time leader in podium finishes, the 2022 Olympic short track competition was defined by its myriad of…
Continue ReadingAcliese, Bergersen power EWU past Montana State 88-86 in OT
CHENEY, Wash. (AP) — Linton Acliese poured in a career-high 38 points and Rylan Bergersen buried a jumper with 5 seconds remaining in overtime to…
Continue ReadingA look at high-profile killings by US police
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former Minnesota police Officer Kim Potter has been sentenced to two years in prison for manslaughter in the 2021 shooting death…
Continue ReadingKim Potter sentenced to 2 years in Daunte Wright’s death
By AMY FORLITI, STEVE KARNOWSKI and TAMMY WEBBER Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kim Potter, the former suburban Minneapolis police officer who…
Continue ReadingNo. 14 Houston bounces back from 2 losses, beats UCF 70-52
HOUSTON (AP) — Taze Moore had 14 points and seven rebounds, Fabian White Jr. added 12 points, and No. 14 Houston snapped a two-game losing streak…
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Tirico: ROC failed to protect Valieva; IOC must take action
NBC Olympics host Mike Tirico criticizes the Russian coaches and staff who failed to protect 15-year-old Kamila Valieva, and implores the IOC to take…
Continue ReadingPossible tornado topples trees in central Alabama
LEEDS, Ala. (AP) — A possible tornado has passed through central Alabama as a severe storm toppled trees and left thousands of people without…
Continue ReadingSalih, Smith lift Idaho over Montana 82-76
MOSCOW, Idaho — Yusef Salih scored 19 points, Rashad Smith added 18 and Idaho defeated Montana 82-76 on Thursday night. Cameron Parker led the…
Continue ReadingClay, Pettway carry Tennessee Tech over SE Missouri 98-94
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Jr. Clay scored 19 points as Tennessee Tech defeated Southeast Missouri 98-94. John Pettway added 17 points for the Golden…
Continue ReadingRoddy scores 31 to lift Colorado St. over New Mexico 83-68
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — David Roddy had 31 points as Colorado State defeated New Mexico 83-68. Jamal Mashburn Jr. led the Lobos on Thursday night with…
Continue ReadingThe US accuses Tencent and Alibaba of letting sellers traffic fake goods
By Michelle Toh, CNN Business The United States name-checked some of China’s biggest companies, including platforms operated by Tencent and…
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