Golden scores 22 to carry Richmond over Bucknell 81-50
RICHMOND, Va. — Grant Golden had 22 points and 10 rebounds as Richmond routed Bucknell 81-50. Xander Rice led the Bison on Wednesday with 10 points.
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Parents charged in Oxford school shooting seek lower bail
By ED WHITE Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — The parents of a teenager charged with killing four students at a Michigan high school are asking for a lower bond so they can get out of jail. An attorney for James and Jennifer Crumbley says they didn’t anticipate that their son Ethan would commit violence and
Continue Reading Spain to adopt mask-wearing outdoors amid record virus surge
MADRID (AP) — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is convening a special Cabinet meeting Thursday to pass a decree-law that makes it mandatory to wear masks outdoors amid a record surge in COVID-19 cases. His office said at a meeting with the leaders of Spain’s regional governments, Sánchez offered to deploy the armed forces to
Continue Reading Coyotes among organizations hiring “Angels” as greeters
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Angels for Higher is giving people with Down syndrome opportunities to work as greeters at sports arenas and other venues across the country. The organization began in 2019 after Robert Hendershot watched his son thrive as a greeter at sports venues across Southern California. Trevor
Continue Reading Coyotes among organizations hiring “Angels” as greeters
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Angels for Higher is giving people with Down syndrome opportunities to work as greeters at sports arenas and other venues across the country. The organization began in 2019 after Robert Hendershot watched his son thrive as a greeter at sports venues across Southern California. Trevor
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Gobierno de Puerto Rico hace obligatoria la dosis de refuerzo para personal de salud y educación
CNNEspañol sjv (CNN Español) — El gobernador de Puerto Rico, Pedro Pierluisi, firmó este miércoles un decreto que establece como obligatoria la vacunación de refuerzo contra covid-19 para el personal que trabaje en los sectores de salud y educación. Para el próximo 15 de enero de 2022, las personas mayores de 18 años que ya
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Tunisia’s former President Marzouki sentenced to prison in absentia, state media reports
By Arnaud Siad, CNN A Tunisian court has found former President Moncef Marzouki guilty of “undermining the external security of the State” and sentenced him in absentia to four years in prison, the state news agency TAP reported Wednesday. Marzouki — who lives in Paris — accused sitting Tunisian President Kais Saied of organizing a
Continue Reading Authorities: Carbon monoxide caused deaths of 7 in Minnesota
By DAVE KOLPACK Associated Press MOORHEAD, Minn. (AP) — Authorities say seven members of an immigrant family from Honduras whose bodies were found inside a Minnesota home last weekend died of apparently accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. Relatives of the family discovered the victims Saturday night in a home in south Moorhead when they went to
Continue Reading EPA plans to revisit state request for tribal land oversight
By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says it plans to reconsider a decision made under the Trump administration that allowed the state to regulate environmental issues in Indian Country. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt had requested the authority last year. The EPA said in a press release
Continue Reading Carters lead South Carolina over Army 105-75
COLUMBUS, S.C. (AP) — Devin Carter and Chico Carter combined for 42 points and South Carolina scored a season high in defeating Army 105-75. Devin Carter was 8-of-13 shooting in scoring a career-high 22 points. Chico Carter, unrelated to Devin, shot 7 of 13 and made his three 3-point attempts for 20 points. Erik Stevenson
Continue Reading Chiefs with no new COVID-19 positives; Gordon, Gay return
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs had no additional positive COVID-19 tests Wednesday, one day after seven players were added to the reserve list, a promising sign that an outbreak that infected 16 players in all may have subsided. Now, the question facing the Chiefs —
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Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says America’s Team wants to be ‘Mexico’s Team, Too!’
DALLAS, Texas — Traditionally known as “America’s Team” for nearly 50 years, the Dallas Cowboys are now seeking to become “Mexico’s Team, Too.” Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is speaking out about what he views as the importance of expanding the team’s brand into Mexico, adding that the Cowboys would be willing to give up some
Continue Reading Conte’s Chelsea Cup return with Spurs; Arsenal vs Liverpool
By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — Chelsea will play Tottenham in the League Cup semifinals and Arsenal will face Liverpool. Chelsea knocked out west London rival Brentford with a 2-0 win in the quarterfinals after being handed a breakthrough in the 80th minute by Pontus Jansson’s own-goal before Jorginho’s penalty. Steven
Continue Reading Estados Unidos identifica en Brasil una red de personas afiliadas a al Qaeda
Alejandra Ramos Barreda (CNN Español) — La Oficina de Control de Activos Extranjeros (OFAC, por sus siglas en inglés) del Departamento del Tesoro de Estados Unidos designó este miércoles como “terroristas globales especialmente designados” a miembros de una red —tres personas y dos entidades— con sede en Brasil por prestar apoyo al grupo terrorista al
Continue Reading McGhee scores 22 to carry Liberty past Northern Iowa 76-74
HONOLULU — Darius McGhee had 22 points as Liberty narrowly defeated Northern Iowa 76-74 in the Diamond Head Classic. Noah Carter led the Panthers on Wednesday with 20 points, tying his season high.
Continue Reading Lamar Jackson misses another practice for Ravens
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Lamar Jackson did not practice for the Baltimore Ravens because of his sprained ankle. The Ravens practiced indoors Wednesday without reporters. The team’s injury report listed Jackson as absent, along with receiver Devin Duvernay, offensive lineman Tyre Phillips, guard Ben Powers and cornerback Tavon Young. The Ravens also put safety
Continue Reading Colorado DA asks court to reconsider 110-year sentence for truck driver in fatal I-70 crash
By David Williams, CNN A Colorado district attorney is asking the court to reconsider the 110-year prison sentence given to truck driver Rogel Aguilera-Mederos, who was convicted in the 2019 crash on Interstate 70 that killed four people. A status hearing in the case has been set for Monday morning, according to online court records.
Continue Reading Colorado DA asks court to reconsider 110-year sentence for truck driver in fatal I-70 crash
A prosecutor in the case against Rogel Aguilera-Mederos is now asking the judge to reconsider the 110-year sentence in the deadly semi crash.
Continue Reading Patriots may get key contributors back for Bills matchup
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots could have their two top contributors on offense back on the field for their key AFC East matchup with the Bills. Leading rusher Damien Harris returned to practice after sitting out last week’s loss at Indianapolis with a hamstring injury. Patriots coach Bill
Continue Reading Michigan prosecutors lose appeal in key Nassar-related case
By ED WHITE Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — State prosecutors have lost their bid to reinstate charges against the former president of Michigan State University. Lou Anna Simon was accused of lying to investigators in 2018 when they tried to learn what she knew years earlier about sexual assault complaints involving Larry Nassar. The Michigan
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House committee seeks to interview GOP firebrand Rep. Jim Jordan about January 6
CNN By Zachary Cohen and Annie Grayer, CNN The House select committee investigating January 6 has asked Rep. Jim Jordan, one of former President Donald Trump’s top congressional allies, to voluntarily meet with the panel as it zeroes in on Republican lawmakers who may have significant knowledge of events leading up to the US Capitol
Continue Reading Thielen’s return may lift Vikings ahead of matchup with Rams
By BRIAN HALL Associated Press EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Two straight wins have put the Minnesota Vikings back in playoff position. The passing attack has not inspired as much confidence. Perhaps the return of receiver Adam Thielen from a sprained ankle can reignite the offense. He has missed the last two games. The Vikings managed
Continue Reading 19-year-old found in basement after she was missing for five days
The parents of 19-year-old Madelyn Allen address the media after the college student was found in the basement of a house in Wayne County, Utah, after going missing on December 13.
Continue Reading 19-year-old found in basement after she was missing for five days
By Michelle Watson, CNN A missing college student was found and reunited with her family on Saturday after she went missing on December 13, Snow College officials said in a news conference Sunday. Madelyn Allen was found at a house in Wayne County, Utah, college police said. Brent Brown, a 39-year-old man from Utah, was
Continue Reading Proud Boys member pleads guilty in January 6 attack on US Capitol, the first to do so in alleged conspiracy
By Holmes Lybrand and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN In one of the most prominent cases against far-right groups that the Justice Department alleges planned to storm the US Capitol on January 6, a New York member of the Proud Boys has pleaded guilty to felony charges, including conspiracy. Matthew Greene, 34, of Syracuse, New York, is
Continue Reading Newton set to start, Darnold will also play at QB vs. Bucs
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers coach Matt Rhule said Cam Newton will start Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and have a big role in the game. And Sam Darnold also is set to get playing time at quarterback. Darnold is 4-5 as the team’s starter this season, while
Continue Reading Now off COVID-19 list, Waddle back at practice for Dolphins
By ALAIN POUPART Associated Press MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Jaylen Waddle is back at practice with the Miami Dolphins after missing last weekend’s win over the New York Jets while on the NFL’s COVID-19 reserve list. Waddle says he didn’t have any symptoms. It was the first time he had to sit out since
Continue Reading Joel Coen distills ‘Macbeth’ down to the bone
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Joel Coen’s “The Tragedy of Macbeth” is an intoxicatingly expressionist Shakespeare adaptation dense in fog and shadow. It’s Coen’s solo debut, a film without his brother, Ethan. The movie has been hailed as one of the finest film Macbeths and an unexpected detour from a
Continue Reading Democratic congresswoman carjacked at gunpoint in Philadelphia
By Kristin Wilson and Devan Cole, CNN Pennsylvania Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon was carjacked at gunpoint Wednesday afternoon in Philadelphia, but was physically unharmed during the incident, her office said Wednesday. “(On) Wednesday afternoon, at around 2:45 p.m., Congresswoman Scanlon was carjacked at gunpoint in FDR Park following a meeting at that location,” her spokesperson
Continue Reading Research: Wreck of last US slave ship mostly intact on coast
By JAY REEVES Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Researchers studying the wreckage of the last U.S. slave ship on the Alabama coast have made a surprising discovery. A recently released report shows that most of the wooden schooner remains intact, including the pen that was used to imprison African captives during the journey across
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