Erdogan replaces finance minister as Turkey’s lira crashes
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has appointed a new treasury and finance minister after the previous one stepped down…
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Rights group says Myanmar forces purposely killed protesters
BANGKOK (AP) — Human Rights Watch says the killing of at least 65 protesters in Myanmar’s biggest city on March 14 this year was planned and…
Continue Reading A weary pope urges Greek, Turkish Cypriots to heal division
By NICOLE WINFIELD and MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS Associated Press NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Pope Francis is urging Greek Cypriots and breakaway Turkish…
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Uber partners with Meta to launch ride-booking via WhatsApp in India
By Diksha Madhok, CNN Business Uber wants to make booking a ride in India as easy as sending a WhatsApp message. The San Francisco-based company has…
Continue Reading Omicron and delta spell return of unpopular restrictions
By LORI HINNANT Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Governments around the world are weighing new measures for populations tired of hearing about…
Continue Reading Omicron and delta spell return of unpopular restrictions
By LORI HINNANT Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Governments around the world are weighing new measures for populations tired of hearing about…
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McDavid (4 points), Hyman lead Oilers past Penguins 5-2
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid had a goal and three assists, Zach Hyman scored twice and the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Pittsburgh…
Continue Reading Mobley leads No. 20 USC to 93-73 victory over Utah
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Isaiah Mobley scored 21 points and tied a career high with 13 rebounds, Boogie Ellis added 19…
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Stephen F. Austin beats Lincoln University 90-54
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (AP) — Roti Ware scored 20 points to lead Stephen F. Austin to a 90-54 victory over Lincoln University (Calif.) on Wednesday…
Continue Reading Stephen F. Austin beats Lincoln University 90-54
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (AP) — Roti Ware scored 20 points to lead Stephen F. Austin to a 90-54 victory over Lincoln University (Calif.) on Wednesday…
Continue Reading MLB cancels winter meetings after locking out players
NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball’s annual winter meetings have been canceled for the second straight year. Major League Baseball announced the…
Continue Reading MLB cancels winter meetings after locking out players
NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball’s annual winter meetings have been canceled for the second straight year. Major League Baseball announced the…
Continue Reading Davison powers No. 23 Wisconsin past Georgia Tech 70-66
By MATT WINKELJOHN Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Brad Davison scored nine straight points midway through the second half and finished with 27,…
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Senate passes stopgap funding bill, avoiding shutdown
By KEVIN FREKING and LISA MASCARO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has passed a stopgap spending bill that avoids a short-term…
Continue Reading Lebanese businesses pay steep price for standoff with Saudis
By SARAH EL DEEB Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese have been losing business opportunities and contracts in recent weeks as a result of a…
Continue Reading Report: Israel failed to probe shootings at Gaza protests
By JOSEPH KRAUSS Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Rights groups say Israel failed to investigate shootings that killed more than 200 Palestinians…
Continue Reading Virginia House recount underway; could affirm GOP majority
By BEN FINLEY and SARAH RANKIN Associated Press VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — Election officials in Virginia are painstakenly recounting votes in one…
Continue Reading Christmas tree buyers face reduced supplies, higher prices
By TERENCE CHEA Associated Press ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — Even Christmas trees aren’t immune to the pandemic-induced shortages and inflation…
Continue Reading Christmas tree buyers face reduced supplies, higher prices
By TERENCE CHEA Associated Press ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — Even Christmas trees aren’t immune to the pandemic-induced shortages and inflation…
Continue Reading Red Sox sign LHPs Hill, Paxton, trade Renfroe for JBJ
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox have signed free agent left-handers Rich Hill and James Paxton and reacquired outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. from…
Continue Reading Sacramento Kings rout shorthanded Clippers 124-115
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — De’Aaron Fox scored 24 points and Terence Davis added 23 in the Sacramento Kings’ 124-115…
Continue Reading Green’s 19 points catapults La. Tech past Texas Southern
RUSTON, La. (AP) — David Green scored 19 points off the bench and Amorie Archibald and Kenneth Lofton Jr. each scored 15 and Louisiana Tech…
Continue Reading Green’s 19 points catapults La. Tech past Texas Southern
RUSTON, La. (AP) — David Green scored 19 points off the bench and Amorie Archibald and Kenneth Lofton Jr. each scored 15 and Louisiana Tech…
Continue Reading Anaheim Ducks hold off Vegas Golden Knights for wild 6-5 win
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Troy Terry scored his 15th goal during Anaheim’s four-goal second period, and Trevor Zegras and Sonny Milano had three…
Continue Reading Padres, P Nick Martinez fail to complete deal before lockout
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — A person with knowledge of the talks says the San Diego Padres and free agent right-hander Nick…
Continue Reading Capitol riot committee has interviewed 250 people so far
By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairman of the House committee investigating the Capitol insurrection says the…
Continue Reading Asian shares mixed after broad rally on Wall Street
By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer Stocks are trading mixed in Asia after a broad rally on Wall Street as investors keep an eye on the spread of…
Continue Reading Asian shares mixed after broad rally on Wall Street
By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer Stocks are trading mixed in Asia after a broad rally on Wall Street as investors keep an eye on the spread of…
Continue Reading Robinson leads Fresno State past San Diego 63-43
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Orlando Robinson registered 15 points, five assists and three blocks as Fresno State easily beat San Diego 63-43. Jordan…
Continue Reading What’s the status of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate in the US?
By TOM KRISHER Associated Press The Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate in the U.S. is on hold because of legal challenges, but…
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