Russell and James dominate 4th quarter in Lakers’ 134-110 rout of Trail Blazers
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — D’Angelo Russell scored 34 points, LeBron James added 28 and the Los Angeles Lakers routed the…
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In Pennsylvania’s Senate race, McCormick elevates the Israel-Hamas war in a bid for Jewish voters
By MARC LEVY Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Republican running for the U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania is escalating criticism of Democrats…
Continue ReadingFrance gets ready to say ‘merci’ to World War II veterans for D-Day’s 80th anniversary this year
By SYLVIE CORBET Associated Press PARIS (AP) — France is getting ready to show its gratitude towards World War II veterans who will return to…
Continue ReadingExpected Trump testimony in sex abuse defamation trial postponed to Wednesday after juror falls ill
By JENNIFER PELTZ and LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — With former President Donald Trump expected to soon take the witness stand,…
Continue ReadingCameroon starts world’s first malaria vaccine program for children
By The Associated Press Cameroon will be the first country to routinely give children a new malaria vaccine as the shots are rolled out in Africa.…
Continue ReadingRetrial begins for man who fatally shot ex-Saints star after traffic collision
By KEVIN McGILL Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A retrial has begun for the man who fatally shot retired New Orleans Saints star Will Smith…
Continue ReadingWith Trump closing in on nomination, the effective audition to become his vice president is underway
By JILL COLVIN and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — As she addressed a crushing crowd of volunteers and media at Donald…
Continue ReadingWashington state lawmaker pushes to ban hog-tying by police following Manuel Ellis’ death
By HALLIE GOLDEN Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Washington state lawmakers are expected to consider a proposal Monday to prohibit police from…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Jan. 22: Presidential race, Roe v. Wade, Winter storms, Israeli hostages, India’s new temple
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Many travelers ignore airline safety videos before their flights — even if they rely on humor or cameos…
Continue ReadingTaiwan says 6 Chinese balloons flew through its airspace and warplanes and ships also detected
By CHRISTOPHER BODEEN Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan says six Chinese balloons either flew over the island or through airspace just…
Continue ReadingRussia’s Putin to visit North Korea soon, state media says
By Brad Lendon and Teele Rebane, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to visit Kim Jong Un soon, North Korean…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Asian stocks gain after Wall St’s latest record. Bank of Japan keeps policy lax
By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares mostly rose Tuesday after Wall Street built on its all-time high reached last…
Continue ReadingMillions in India celebrate new Hindu temple built on the ruins of razed mosque, in victory for Modi
By BISWAJEET BANERJEE, SHEIKH SAALIQ and KRUTIKA PATHI Associated Press AYODHYA, India (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday opened…
Continue ReadingBenito the giraffe goes on a 40-hour road trip to find warmth, and maybe a mate, in central Mexico
By ALICIA FERNÁNDEZ Associated Press CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (AP) — A giraffe named Benito started a 40-hour road trip Monday to leave behind the…
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Parents find overdue, missing Bend-area man, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies say
A 23-year-old Bend-area man who was reported missing, prompting a public plea for information, was found Sunday by his family, Deschutes County…
Continue ReadingA temple to a top Hindu deity was built over a destroyed mosque in India. Here is why it matters
By BISWAJEET BANERJEE and VINEETA DEEPAK Associated Press AYODHYA, India (AP) — About 80 chartered flights have landed at the new international…
Continue ReadingWoman facing murder charge after police say they found her son’s body hidden behind a false wall
By Jaide Timm-Garcia, CNN (CNN) — A 66-year-old Mississippi woman is facing a murder charge after police say they found the body of her son in…
Continue ReadingTwo survivors rescued after landslide buried homes in freezing weather in southwest China, 11 died
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese state media say 11 people died after a landslide buried 47 people in a remote, mountainous part of the southwestern province…
Continue ReadingKelce scores twice and Chiefs beat Bills 27-24 to advance to face Ravens in AFC championship
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — No matter the setting — Arrowhead Stadium or Orchard Park — Patrick Mahomes and the…
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Stanford’s Tara VanDerveer now winningest coach in major college basketball, passing Mike Krzyzewski
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Only Her. Tara VanDerveer’s face shined in every corner of Maples Pavilion with…
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