WHO warns that new virus variant poses ‘very high’ risk
By JAMEY KEATEN, RAF CASERT and MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization says the global risk from the omicron…
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Source: New Mexico State set to introduce Jerry Kill as next head coach
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – New Mexico State Athletic Director Mario Moccia wants a football coach with winning experience. For that, he’s turning to…
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Shepherd, Cal pull away late, beat Fresno St. 65-57
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Jordan Shepherd scored 15 of his 17 points after halftime, Andre Kelly finished with 14 points on 6-of-8 shooting and…
Continue Reading AP source: Rangers agree with Semien (7 yrs), Gray, Calhoun
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that the Texas Rangers have reached an agreement on…
Continue Reading Baltic lawmakers meet Taiwan’s Tsai, stepping up cooperation
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Lawmakers from all three Baltic states have met with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen in a sign of further cooperation…
Continue Reading Toronto tops Ducks, ties team mark for consecutive road wins
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Michael Bunting, Alexander Kerfoot and William Nylander each had a goal and an assist, and…
Continue Reading NFL Today, Week 12
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Continue Reading Bryant Jr. lifts Norfolk St. past Hampton 70-61
PHOENIX — Joe Bryant Jr. had 20 points as Norfolk State defeated Hampton 70-61 at the HBCU Challenge. Marquis Godwin led the Pirates with 14…
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Nissan investing in electric vehicles, battery development
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Nissan is investing 2 trillion yen, or nearly $18 billion, over the next five years and developing…
Continue Reading Nissan investing in electric vehicles, battery development
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Nissan is investing 2 trillion yen, or nearly $18 billion, over the next five years and developing…
Continue Reading Broncos’ win over Chargers tightens up competitive AFC West
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer DENVER (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs see similarities in this year’s team to the one that won the Super…
Continue Reading No. 13 Iowa St. women beat UMass win Gulf Coast Showcase
ESTERO, Fla. (AP) — Ashley Joens had 23 points including a critical 3-pointer late, Lexi Donarski also scored 23 points and No. 13 Iowa State blew…
Continue Reading AP source: Twins, Buxton agree on 7-year, $100M contract
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins and center fielder Byron Buxton have agreed to a seven-year, $100 million…
Continue Reading AP source: Blue Jays reach deal with pitcher Kevin Gausman
By ROB GILLIES Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays have reached an agreement with right-hander Kevin Gausman on a five-year, $110…
Continue Reading 4th-down miscommunication dooms Vikings in loss to 49ers
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings had no idea where to go on the biggest play of the game. The…
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Omicron news coverage is in overdrive, but there’s still so much we don’t know
By Brian Stelter, CNN Business A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free…
Continue Reading Syracuse OC Sterlin Gilbert out after 2 years
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse coach Dino Babers announced that offensive coordinator Sterlin Gilbert is out after just two years on the job. Tight…
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Omicron news coverage is in overdrive, but there’s still so much we don’t know
CNN By Brian Stelter, CNN Business A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for…
Continue Reading Brad Marchand, Linus Ullmark carry Bruins past Canucks 3-2
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Brad Marchand scored the tying goal on a power play in the third period and set-up David Pastrnak’s…
Continue Reading Carrie Meek, trailblazing Black former congresswoman, dies at 95
By Paul LeBlanc and Sarah Fortinsky, CNN Former Rep. Carrie Meek, who broke barriers throughout her winding political career as the daughter of a…
Continue Reading Stafford’s pick-6 streak continues as Rams drop 3rd straight
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams both extended some unwanted streaks Sunday. One…
Continue Reading Johnsson, Bratt goals put Devils over Flyers, 5-2
By PAT PICKENS Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Andreas Johnsson had two goals and two assists, Jesper Bratt had a goal and two assists and the…
Continue Reading Meier, Reimer power Sharks past Blackhawks 2-0
By TIM CRONIN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Timo Meier scored on a deflection and added an empty-net goal, James Reimer earned his 42nd career…
Continue Reading Cohen, Thompson lead St. Francis (Pa.) past Lehigh 79-68
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Josh Cohen had 18 points and 10 rebounds as St. Francis (Pa.) defeated Lehigh 79-68. Myles Thompson added 17 points, Ronell Giles…
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Safe and alive, but ‘traumatized,’ the future of these Afghan women footballers is very uncertain
By Amy Woodyatt and Patrick Snell, CNN They are safe and alive, and have the prospect of new lives in the United Kingdom, but for 130 Afghan female…
Continue Reading Matthew McConaughey will not run for Texas governor
CNN By Raja Razek, CNN Actor Matthew McConaughey announced Sunday in a video message on Twitter that a future in political leadership is not in the…
Continue Reading Tony Bennett, 95, leaves his heart onstage in a moving final concert with Lady Gaga
By Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Tony Bennett won over generations of fans crooning “I Left My Heart in San Francisco.” And on his 95th…
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AP source: Rangers agree with Semien (7 yrs), Gray, Calhoun
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that the Texas Rangers have reached an agreement on…
Continue Reading Philadelphia Union tops Nashville in a shootout
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Andre Blake made two spectacular saves, Nashville missed on two penalty kicks and the Philadelphia Union won a shootout Sunday…
Continue Reading Matthew McConaughey won’t run for Texas governor in 2022
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Actor Matthew McConaughey isn’t running for Texas governor after months of publicly flirting with the idea of becoming the…
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