Iona defeats Pepperdine 76-66
HONOLULU — Led by Nelly Junior Joseph’s 20 points, the Iona Gaels defeated the Pepperdine Waves 76-66 on Sunday night. The Gaels are now 9-4 on the season, while the Waves moved to 7-7.
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La policía arresta a un hombre sospechoso de poner explosivos en Brasilia antes de la ceremonia de posesión presidencial
Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — La policía de Brasilia arrestó el sábado a un hombre sospechoso de poner y poseer artefactos explosivos una semana antes de la toma de posesión del expresidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, informó el jefe de policía Robson Candido durante una conferencia de prensa. El sospechoso de 54 años
Continue ReadingKevin Payne, former executive for 2 MLS teams, dies
NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Payne, who was an executive with two Major League Soccer teams and was elected to the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2021, has died. He was 69. U.S. Soccer, MLS and D.C. United, which won four MLS titles and two U.S. Open Cups during Payne’s tenure, put out statements
Continue ReadingBiden, first lady thank service members in Christmas calls
By HANNAH FINGERHUT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden celebrated a quiet Christmas with his family at the White House and spoke with service members stationed around the world. “They’re away from their families to protect us,” Biden said in a tweet. “And they have the thanks of a grateful, indebted president.” The
Continue ReadingDoncic, Mavs top Lakers 124-115 to celebrate Nowitzki statue
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 32 points, Tim Hardaway Jr. had 16 of his 26 points in a huge third quarter for Dallas and the Mavericks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 124-115. Christian Wood added 30 points and tied a career high with seven assists. The Mavericks finished
Continue ReadingA family of six got stranded in a whiteout. Then came the real Christmas miracle
By Michelle Krupa, Artemis Moshtaghian and Nicole Grether, CNN It was days before Christmas when the blizzard slammed Buffalo, New York, with the fierce winds, heavy snow and dangerous cold it already had inflicted across much of the United States. That’s when the power blinked out in nearby Williamsville, leaving Demetrice and Danielle and their
Continue Reading3 Washington state electric substations vandalized
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Vandalism at three power substations in western Washington early Sunday initially cut power to about 14,000 utility customers, the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office said. The attacks come as federal officials are warning that the U.S. power grid needs better security to prevent domestic terrorism and after a large outage in North
Continue Reading3 Washington state electric substations vandalized
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Vandalism at three power substations in western Washington early Sunday initially cut power to about 14,000 utility customers, the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office said. The attacks come as federal officials are warning that the U.S. power grid needs better security to prevent domestic terrorism and after a large outage in North
Continue Reading3 Washington state electric substations vandalized
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Vandalism at three power substations in western Washington early Sunday initially cut power to about 14,000 utility customers, the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office said. The attacks come as federal officials are warning that the U.S. power grid needs better security to prevent domestic terrorism and after a large outage in North
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DUII driver runs Redmond red light; crash injures 4; police say she tried to run, then steal patrol car
A Bend woman who allegedly ran a red light and crashed into two other vehicles on Highway 97 in Redmond on Christmas Eve, sending four people to the hospital, tried to run and was held by witnesses until police arrived – then jumped in a patrol car and tried to steal it, an officer said Sunday.
Continue ReadingKathy Whitworth, winningest golfer in history, dies at 83
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Kathy Whitworth set a benchmark in golf no one has ever touched, whether it was Sam Snead or Tiger Woods, Mickey Wright or Annika Sorenstam. Her 88 victories are the most by any player on a single professional tour. Whitworth, whose LPGA Tour victories spanned nearly a quarter-century and
Continue ReadingKathy Whitworth, winningest golfer in history, dies at 83
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Kathy Whitworth set a benchmark in golf no one has ever touched, whether it was Sam Snead or Tiger Woods, Mickey Wright or Annika Sorenstam. Her 88 victories are the most by any player on a single professional tour. Whitworth, whose LPGA Tour victories spanned nearly a quarter-century and
Continue ReadingSix passengers killed when bus plunges into river in Spain
Associated Press MADRID (AP) — Rescuers on Sunday recovered the victims from a bus that ran off a bridge and plunged into a river on Christmas Eve, killing six passengers and injuring the driver and another passenger, Spanish authorities said. The blue roof of the half-sunk vehicle could be seen in the Lérez river about
Continue ReadingTagovailoa throws 3 picks, Packers defeat Dolphins 26-20
By ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers threw for 238 yards and a touchdown, Green Bay’s defense had four takeaways and the Packers came from behind to defeat the Miami Dolphins 26-20 and keep their playoff hopes alive. The Packers (7-8) have won their past three games after starting
Continue ReadingSending a photo with Santa Claus, a migrant father waiting in El Paso tells son in Venezuela his Christmas gift may be delayed
By Camila Bernal and Sarah Moon, CNN When Santa Claus arrived at a migrant shelter in El Paso, Texas, to bring presents for the children, one migrant asked for just a photo with him. The photo Geovanny Caripaz, 39, took was quickly sent through WhatsApp to his 7-year-old son in Venezuela. “I told him Santa
Continue Reading4 dead, 36 hurt in bus crash on icy road in British Columbia
TORONTO (AP) — Canadian authorities say a bus rolled over on an icy highway in British Columbia on Christmas Eve, killing four people and injuring three dozen. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said Sunday that the bus crashed on Highway 97C east of Merritt. It says the accident was still under investigation but it is
Continue Reading‘Avatar’ sequel sails to 2nd week atop the box office
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Avatar: The Way of Water” sailed to the top of the box office in its second weekend, bringing in what studios estimate Sunday will be a strong $56 million in North America — a sign that the sequel may stay afloat into the new year
Continue Reading‘Avatar’ sequel sails to 2nd week atop the box office
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Avatar: The Way of Water” sailed to the top of the box office in its second weekend, bringing in what studios estimate Sunday will be a strong $56 million in North America — a sign that the sequel may stay afloat into the new year
Continue ReadingLos talibanes ordenan a las ONG que prohíban a las mujeres ir a su trabajo en Afganistán
urielblanco (CNN) — El régimen talibán de Afganistán ordenó a todas las organizaciones no gubernamentales (ONG) locales e internacionales que impidan que sus empleadas acudan a trabajar, según una carta del Ministerio de Economía enviada a todas las ONG con licencia. El incumplimiento supondrá la revocación de las licencias de dichas ONG, según el Ministerio.
Continue ReadingSeattle U defeats George Washington 85-67
HONOLULU (AP) — Cameron Tyson’s 20 points helped Seattle U defeat George Washington 85-67 on Sunday. Tyson was 5 of 12 shooting, including 3 for 9 from distance, and went 7 for 7 from the line for the Redhawks (9-4). Brandton Chatfield scored 16 points and added nine rebounds. Emeka Udenyi shot 6 of 9
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