Here’s how to know if you should buy your car after leasing it
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Month: December 2021
Witness the cold micromoon — the last full moon of 2021 to shine in the night sky
By Angela Eichhorst, CNN Bundle up to enjoy the last full moon of the year. The last full moon of 2021 will reach peak illumination on Saturday, December 18, at 11:32 p.m. ET, according to NASA, but you can trace its path across the sky starting at just before sunset. Known as the “cold moon”
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Egypt announces its first cases of omicron variant
CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian health authorities say they have identified the country’s first cases of the highly transmissible omicron variant of the coronavirus. The Health Ministry said late Friday that three people were found to have the variant among 26 travelers who tested positive for coronavirus at Cairo International Airport. It didn’t say where the
Continue Reading This 10-year-old boy asked Santa last year for a cure for Covid-19. This year he has a new request
By Faith Karimi, CNN In their letters to Santa Claus, most kids ask for toys, dolls or maybe a new Xbox. All Jonah Simons said he wanted was a coronavirus cure to save the world. That was last year. Jonah’s letter was collected through the US Postal Service’s Operation Santa program and published on CNN.
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Bears could be without 3 coordinators when they host Vikings
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears could be without all three of their coordinators when they host the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night. Offensive coordinator Bill Lazor, defensive coordinator Sean Desai and special teams coordinator Chris Tabor tested positive this week. Lazor says he felt as if he had
Continue Reading Japan police search house of man linked to deadly Osaka fire
By CHISATO TANAKA and MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press OSAKA, Japan (AP) — Japanese police have searched the house of one of the patients at a mental clinic where a fire gutted an entire floor in an eight-story building, killing 24 people trapped inside. An Osaka police investigator told The Associated Press that the man is
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Jake Paul defeats Tyron Woodley with a knockout in the 6th round
By Alaa Elassar, CNN YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul knocked out UFC welterweight champ Tyron Woodley during their rematch fight in Florida on Saturday. Paul scored a KO of Woodley during round 6 of the pay-per-view event, an eight-round cruiserweight that included four fights and took place at the Amalie Arena in Tampa Bay. “Look at what
Continue Reading Lee scores 25 to carry CS Fullerton past Redlands 93-78
FULLERTON, Calif. — Vincent Lee had 25 points plus 10 rebounds as Cal State Fullerton topped Redlands 93-78. Colin McCarthy led the Bulldogs with 18 points.
Continue Reading Pakistan to rally Muslim countries to help Afghanistan
By KATHY GANNON Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan is rallying Muslim countries to help Afghanistan stave off an economic and humanitarian disaster. It’s also cajoling the neighboring country’s new Taliban rulers to soften their image abroad. Pakistan’s foreign minister says that the meeting on Sunday of several foreign ministers from the 57-member Organization of
Continue Reading A professor hid a cash prize on campus. All students had to do was read the syllabus
By Sara Smart, CNN With every new college semester, students are faced with multiple syllabuses outlining the subjects in their classes. But do students read them thoroughly? One Tennessee professor put it to the test. Kenyon Wilson is the associate head of performing arts at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and decided to put
Continue Reading Typhoon leaves 19 dead, many homes roofless in Philippines
By JIM GOMEZ Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A powerful typhoon has left at least 19 people dead in the Philippines, knocked down power and cellphone services in entire provinces and wrought widespread destruction. A governor says her island was leveled to the ground. Typhoon Rai blew away Friday night into the South China
Continue Reading Keller scores twice, Coyotes beat Ducks in OT to snap skid
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Clayton Keller had two goals and an assist, including a wrist shot 2:09 into overtime, giving the Arizona Coyotes a 6-5 win over the Anaheim Ducks. Anaheim’s Trevor Zegras had a chance to win it, but had his shot go off the post. Arizona quickly
Continue Reading Towns, Timberwolves cruise past short-handed Lakers 110-92
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves blew out the depleted Los Angeles Lakers for a second time this season with a 110-92 victory. Towns had 28 points and 10 rebounds as the Timberwolves played without star Anthony Edwards in the NBA’s health and safety protocols. The
Continue Reading Luepke’s 2 TDs help NDSU beat JMU 20-14 in FCS semis
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Hunter Luepke had touchdown receptions of 32 and 22 yards to bookend the scoring and added 106 yards rushing on 17 carries to help No. 2 seed North Dakota State beat James Madison 20-14 in the semifinals of the FCS playoffs. North Dakota State (13-1) plays the winner between No. 8
Continue Reading Kreuser leads North Dakota St. past Pacific 73-61
STOCKTON, Calif. — Rocky Kreuser had 24 points plus 10 rebounds as North Dakota State defeated Pacific 73-61. Nick Blake led the Tigers with 14 points and nine rebounds.
Continue Reading Grizzlies come back from 15 down, thump Kings 124-105
MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Desmond Bane scored 24 points and the Memphis Grizzlies rallied from another double-digit deficit to win, beating the Sacramento Kings 124-105. Dillon Brooks had 23 points and six rebounds and Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 21 to help the Grizzlies to their sixth consecutive road win – their
Continue Reading Lillard scores 43 points, Trail Blazers snap 7-game skid
By ERIK GARCÍA GUNDERSEN Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard scored a season-high 43 points and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a seven-game losing streak, beating the Charlotte Hornets 125-116 on Friday night. Ben McLemore added 28 points for Portland, hitting six of his eight 3-pointers in the first half to help the
Continue Reading Republicans resist saying 3 simple words: ‘Joe Biden won’
By THOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press They are just three little words, but they have become nearly impossible for many Republicans to say: “Joe Biden won.” It’s a measure of election denialism within the Republican Party. Former President Donald Trump’s lies about a stolen election have so taken hold among GOP voters that many of the
Continue Reading Robinson scores 18 to carry Fresno St. over Cal Poly 83-48
FRESNO, Calif. — Orlando Robinson had 18 points as Fresno State won its seventh consecutive home game, easily defeating Cal Poly 83-48. Brantly Stevenson led the Mustangs with 14 points.
Continue Reading San Diego St. tops Saint Mary’s (Calif.) 63-53
PHOENIX — Trey Pulliam registered 15 points as San Diego State topped Saint Mary’s 63-53 at the Jerry Colangelo Classic. Tommy Kuhse led the Gaels on Friday night with 13 points.
Continue Reading Mucius beats buzzer, Wake Forest edges Charlotte 82-79
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Isaiah Mucius hit the winning 3-pointer with time running out and Wake Forest defeated Charlotte 82-79 in the Basketball Hall of Fame Shootout. On the decisive play, Alondes Williams drove the left side of the lane, drew a double-team, then passed over the top of the defense to Mucius who hit
Continue Reading Spurs edge Jazz 128-126, snapping Utah’s 8-game win streak
JOHN COON Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Lonnie Walker IV banked in a jumper with 14.9 seconds left to lift the San Antonio Spurs to a 128-126 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday night. Keldon Johnson scored 24 points and collected eight rebounds to lead San Antonio. Derrick White added 22 points
Continue Reading Williams leads Santa Clara over Florida A&M 80-66
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Jalen Williams had 25 points as Santa Clara topped Florida A&M 80-66. Keshawn Justice had 14 points for the Broncos. Josip Vrankic added 12 points and five assists. MJ Randolph scored a career-high 31 points for the Rattlers, who have lost four straight games.
Continue Reading Canada beats US 3-2 in OT in Game 6 of women’s hockey series
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Marie-Philip Poulin scored at 3:31 of overtime to give Canada a 3-2 victory over the United States in Game 6 of the My Why Tour pre-Olympics women’s hockey series. Canada has won four of the six games in the nine-game series. On Wednesday in the first of two games at Centene
Continue Reading Jeannot scores in OT, short-handed Preds beat Blackhawks 3-2
By TIM CRONIN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Tanner Jeannot scored in overtime, Thomas Novak and Colton Sissons also scored, and the short-handed Nashville Predators beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2. The Predators won their seventh straight game despite having eight players in COVID-19 protocols. Defenseman Mark Borowiecki was ruled out following a positive test 90
Continue Reading Smith scores 24 to lead San Jose St. over Portland 90-78
PORTLAND, Ore. — Trey Smith had a career-high 24 points as San Jose State beat Portland 90-78. Mike Meadows led the Pilots with 16 points.
Continue Reading Caps beat Winnipeg 5-2, spoil Lowry’s debut as Jets coach
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Vitek Vanecek made 40 saves and the Washington Capitals beat Winnipeg 5-2 Friday night to spoil the debut of new Jets coach Dave Lowry. Michael Sgarbossa and Alex Ovechkin scored empty-net goals in the final 2:40 to seal the win for Washington. Brett Leason, Daniel Sprong and Conor Sheary also scored
Continue Reading Hong Kong election defines dramatic changes by Beijing
HONG KONG (AP) — Elections for Hong Kong’s Legislative Council on Sunday mark the culmination of Beijing’s campaign to rein in the body that had once kept it from imposing its unrestrained will over the semi-autonomous territory. Since the city was handed over from British to Chinese rule in 1997, demands for expanded democracy inspired
Continue Reading AD hurts ankle, then leaves depleted Lakers with knee injury
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis sustained two different injuries in the game at Minnesota. He hurt his right ankle and then his left knee. Davis is set for an MRI exam on the knee on Saturday. He had just nine points and one rebound in 20 minutes of the 110-92 loss
Continue Reading Graham hits 8 3s push Pelicans beat Bucks 116-112 in OT
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Devonte’ Graham hit eight 3-pointers and added two clutch free throws late in overtime to finish with 26 points, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks 116-112 on Friday night. Jonas Valanciunas scored 24 points and Brandon Ingram added 22 for New
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