Malene Frandsen scores Denmark’s first-ever Olympic goal
Danish defender Malene Frandsen scored Denmark’s first-ever goal at the Olympics in the nation’s opening tilt against China off a rebound created by forward Nicoline Jensen.
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Smooth Criminals: Italy ice dancers channel Michael Jackson
The Italian ice dancing pair of Charlene Guignard and Marco Fabbri paid homage to the King of Pop during their team event rhythm dance.
Continue ReadingUC San Diego tops CS Northridge 83-77
LOS ANGELES — Bryce Pope and Jake Kosakowski scored 24 points apiece as UC San Diego ended its eight-game road losing streak, topping Cal State Northridge 83-77. Elijah Hardy led the Matadors with 26 points and 10 rebounds.
Continue ReadingHouse passes bill to boost US computer chip production
By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats have muscled legislation through the House that they say positions the U.S. to better compete with China economically by strengthening the domestic semiconductor industry and shoring up strained supply chains. The bill passed by a vote of 222-210. Criticizing China has become a bipartisan playbook in
Continue ReadingHouse passes bill to boost US computer chip production
By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats have muscled legislation through the House that they say positions the U.S. to better compete with China economically by strengthening the domestic semiconductor industry and shoring up strained supply chains. The bill passed by a vote of 222-210. Criticizing China has become a bipartisan playbook in
Continue ReadingUS strike framed to spare civilians after mounting criticism
By ELLEN KNICKMEYER and CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing criticism for civilian deaths in U.S. airstrikes, the Biden administration targeted the leader of the Islamic State group in a way that was riskier for American forces, landing dozens of U.S. commandoes outside his Syrian hideout rather than targeting him with an airstrike.
Continue ReadingWhen and how the winter storm will hit major US cities
CNN By Caitlin Kaiser, Monica Garrett, Brandon Miller, Allison Chinchar and Dave Hennen, CNN A winter storm has begun to bring heavy snow, sleet and dangerous icy conditions to dozens of major cities across the Central Plains and the Midwest. Follow live updates | Track the snow | Sign up for weather email alerts Here’s
Continue ReadingNolan leads Jacksonville past North Alabama 56-50
FLORENCE, Ala. — Kevion Nolan had 20 points and 10 rebounds as Jacksonville topped North Alabama 56-50. Daniel Ortiz led the Lions with 15 points.
Continue ReadingMcEwen scores 32 to carry Weber St. over Montana 80-75
OGDEN, Utah — Koby McEwen tied his career high with a season-high 32 points as Weber State extended its win streak to eight games, edging past Montana 80-75. Josh Bannan led the Grizzlies with 17 points and 11 rebounds.
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Mueller/Dieck’s rhythm dance as the Joker and Harley Quinn
At the 2022 Winter Olympics, Germany’s Katharina Mueller and Tim Dieck performed their team event rhythm dance by interpreting Batman villains the Joker and Harley Quinn. They finished last with 63.21 points.
Continue ReadingUS economy defies omicron and adds 467,000 jobs in January
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — In a surprising burst of hiring, America’s employers added 467,000 jobs in January in a sign of the economy’s resilience even in the face of a wave of omicron infections last month. The government’s report also drastically revised up its estimate of job gains for November
Continue ReadingUS economy defies omicron and adds 467,000 jobs in January
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — In a surprising burst of hiring, America’s employers added 467,000 jobs in January in a sign of the economy’s resilience even in the face of a wave of omicron infections last month. The government’s report also drastically revised up its estimate of job gains for November
Continue ReadingTurmoil as Peru leader sets 2nd Cabinet overhaul this week
By FRANKLIN BRICEÑO and REGINA GARCIA CANO Associated Press LIMA, Peru (AP) — Turmoil in Peru’s government is boiling even more as President Pedro Castillo plans a fourth Cabinet shakeup in six months. His announcement Friday comes just three days after the third overhaul of his ministers that was quickly followed by news his latest
Continue ReadingBeijing Winter Olympics 2022 opening ceremony
By Aditi Sangal, Jessie Yeung, Adam Renton, Ben Church, Patrick Sung and Meg Wagner, CNN The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2022 Cable News Network, Inc., a WarnerMedia Company. All rights reserved.
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USA’s Hubbell/Donohue score top rhythm dance in team event
The United States ice dancing pair of Madison Hubbell and Zach Donohue extended the U.S. lead in the team event with the top score in the rhythm dance.
Continue ReadingJacksonville Jaguars announce hiring of former Super Bowl champion Doug Pederson as new head coach
By David J. Lopez and Travis Caldwell, CNN The Jacksonville Jaguars named Doug Pederson as their head coach on Thursday — the first such hire in the NFL since former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores initiated a class-action lawsuit against the league alleging racial discrimination in its hiring practices. Pederson enters the role with
Continue ReadingJacksonville Jaguars announce hiring of former Super Bowl champion Doug Pederson as new head coach
CNN By David J. Lopez and Travis Caldwell, CNN The Jacksonville Jaguars named Doug Pederson as their head coach on Thursday — the first such hire in the NFL since former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores initiated a class-action lawsuit against the league alleging racial discrimination in its hiring practices. Pederson enters the role
Continue ReadingBlacksher Jr. lifts Grand Canyon over Seattle 78-66
PHOENIX — Jovan Blacksher Jr. had a career-high 26 points as Grand Canyon extended its home win streak to eight games, getting past Seattle 78-66. Holland Woods added 22 points for the Antelopes. Darrion Trammell led the Redhawks with 23 points.
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New principals picked for Cascade, Pacific Crest middle schools
Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook announced Thursday the hiring of two new principals at district middle schools. Gabe Pagano is slated to become the principal at Cascade Middle School and Sean Keating is slated to become the principal at Pacific Crest Middle School.
Continue ReadingExiled artist Ai Weiwei reflects on Beijing Olympics
By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — The artist Ai Weiwei helped design the Bird’s Nest for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. It’s again the venue for the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics. He hoped the 2008 Games and the venue’s distinct architecture with its instantly recognizable weave of curving steel beams
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