RENO, Nev. (AP) — Grant Sherfield scored 28 points with 12 rebounds and nine assists as Nevada defeated Minnesota Duluth 98-62. Desmond Cambridge Jr. added 25 points, Will Baker 17 and Kenan Blackshear scored 13 points and collected 11 rebounds for the Wolf Pack, who won their fourth straight. Charlie Katona scored 15 points, Drew
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By EMMA H. TOBIN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Health officials say pets and another animals can get the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, but the risk of them spreading it to people is low. Dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits, otters, hyenas and white-tailed deer are among the animals that have tested positive, in most cases
Continue Reading TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Addressing a group of visiting French lawmakers, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen is calling for greater unity among democratic nations in the face of rising authoritarianism. Tsai on Thursday also said the self-governing island republic would take on greater responsibilities to contribute to regional and global peace and stability. The visit by
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By MICHAEL TARM AP Legal Affairs Writer CHICAGO (AP) — States and the federal government carried out 11 executions this year. That’s the fewest since 1988. Pandemic-related disruptions partly accounted for the low number of executions this year, but 2021 marked the seventh consecutive year when there were fewer than 30 executions and fewer than
Continue Reading By JACK MAGRUDER Associated Press GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Kaapo Kakko had two goals, including the game-winner with 2:18 left, and the New York Rangers scored twice on the power play in the final six minutes to beat the Arizona Coyotes 3-2. Mika Zibanejad added a goal and an assist for the Rangers, who had
Continue Reading OGDEN, Utah — Steven Ashworth had a career-high 27 points as Utah State beat Weber State 95-80. Brock Miller and Brandon Horvath added 20 points each for the Aggies. Koby McEwen led the Wildcats on Wednesday night with 26 points.
Continue Reading By AMY FORLITI and STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kim Potter’s police chief at the time she shot and killed Daunte Wright testified at her manslaughter trial, calling Potter “a fine officer” and saying he “saw no violation” of policy in Potter’s actions at the scene. Tim Gannon resigned as chief in the
Continue Reading By HOLLY MEYER Associated Press MAYFIELD, Ky. (AP) — The Rev. Wes Fowler rode out the violent tornado that devastated Mayfield, Kentucky, in a tunnel under their church. Emerging afterward, they found devastation stretching for blocks: Crackling power lines, piles of rubble and calls for help they couldn’t pinpoint in the darkness. Later, safe back
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By Seán Federico-O’Murchú, CNN The Chicago Blackhawks and Kyle Beach, the professional hockey player who said he was sexually assaulted by a former Blackhawks video coach in 2010, have reached a settlement, according to a joint statement from the team and Beach’s attorney. “The parties are pleased to announce that today’s mediation resulted in a
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Singer Billie Eilish spoke out about an addiction to watching pornography that started at age 11. CNN’s Lynda Kinkade speaks to psychologist Dr. Jeff Gardere about the effects that pornography can have on young children.
Continue Reading By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — For months, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell responded to surging inflation by counseling patience and stressing that the Fed wanted to see unemployment return to near-pre-pandemic levels before it would raise interest rates. But on Wednesday, Powell suggested that his patience has run out. High inflation
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By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — For months, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell responded to surging inflation by counseling patience and stressing that the Fed wanted to see unemployment return to near-pre-pandemic levels before it would raise interest rates. But on Wednesday, Powell suggested that his patience has run out. High inflation
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CNN By Brian Stelter, CNN Business A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. How many people in your friend circles are Covid-positive right now? How many families do you know with kids who are quarantining at home due to a close contact?
Continue Reading By Brian Stelter, CNN Business A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. How many people in your friend circles are Covid-positive right now? How many families do you know with kids who are quarantining at home due to a close contact? Here
Continue Reading By Rob McLean, CNN Business Reddit announced Wednesday that it has confidentially filed paperwork in its first big step toward an initial public offering, making it the latest tech firm to consider a Wall Street debut. The social media site said that it has not yet determined the number of shares to be offered or
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By Sahar Akbarzai, CNN A Covid-19 outbreak at the Manhattan District Attorney’s office mainly stemming from an offsite holiday party is causing staff shortages and other disruptions, according to a letter sent to staff by Bonnie Sard, Administrative Assistant for the District Attorney. This recent outbreak follows a national trend of rising Covid-19 cases before
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UPDATE: Police have identified the wrong-way driver involved in a head-on collision on Loop 375 Wednesday. Police say 70-year-old Rafael Aguilar was driving westbound against eastbound traffic. Police say Aguilar crashed into a FedEx semi-truck that injured two people. The driver of the semi-truck has been identified as 69-year-old Martin Triana from Horizon. The passenger
Continue Reading By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Hannah Jump had 17 points, six rebounds and three steals, and No. 3 Stanford overcame a slow offensive start to run away from UC Davis for a 68-42 victory in its final home game of the non-conference schedule. Stanford honored Hall of Fame coach Tara
Continue Reading By JIM GOMEZ Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A powerful typhoon has slammed into the southeastern Philippines and toppled trees, blasted away tin roofs and knocked down power while blowing across island provinces where nearly 100,000 people have been evacuated. Coast guard personnel have been rescuing residents stranded by chest-deep waters in a southern
Continue Reading DENVER — KJ Hunt had a career-high 24 points as Denver beat UC San Diego 64-56. Bryce Pope led the Tritons with 13 points.
Continue Reading ABILENE, Texas — Immanuel Allen had 16 points off the bench to carry Abilene Christian to a 69-59 win over Cal State Bakersfield, the Wildcats’ seventh consecutive victory. Kaleb Higgins led the Roadrunners with 17 points.
Continue Reading ABILENE, Texas — Immanuel Allen had 16 points off the bench to carry Abilene Christian to a 69-59 win over Cal State Bakersfield, the Wildcats’ seventh consecutive victory. Kaleb Higgins led the Roadrunners with 17 points.
Continue Reading By DENNIS GEORGATOS Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Anthony Edwards made 10 3-pointers and scored 38 points, and the Minnesota Timberwolves snapped a 12-game losing streak to Denver, beating the Nuggets 124-107. Karl-Anthony Towns scored 32 points and D’Angelo Russell added 16 for the Timberwolves, who shot 23 for 48 from beyond the arc, including
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EL PASO, Texas — Christmas is near, and the busiest time for holiday shipping is upon us. The United State Postal Service has estimated 850 to 950 million packages will be shipped out this month, adding up to total of 12 billion packages and parcels that will reach the homes of Americans and others across the world
Continue Reading ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — Cameron Gooden scored 16 points and 14 players entered the scoring column and Dixie State beat American Indian College 114-49. Ryan Davis scored 11 for AIC and Jayden Haywood 10.
Continue Reading By JEFF WALLNER Associated Press CINCINNATI (AP) — Jerome Hunter scored 15 points and Colby Jones had 14 as No. 22 Xavier rolled past Morehead State 86-63 on Wednesday at Cintas Center. Jack Nunge added 13 points and seven rebounds for Xavier. The Musketeers are 10-1, their best start through 11 games during coach Travis
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EL PASO, Texas — Trying to celebrate the holidays can be difficult for cancer patients. Lisa Lurie, “Cancer Be Glammed” co-founder and cancer survivor, understands how hair loss, bloating, sensitive skin and other side effects from treatment can leave those with cancer unexcited to see family and friends when they’re not feeling their best. Lisa
Continue Reading TALLAHASSE, Fla. (AP) — Anthony Polite scored a career-high 25 points to lead Florida State to a 97-60 victory over Lipscomb and end a three-game losing streak. Polite, in his fifth year at Florida State, shot 10 of 14, had five assists and made four of the Seminoles’ 10 steals. Polite hit a 3-pointer to
Continue Reading LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chevez Goodwin scored a season-high 23 points, Isaiah Mobley added 22 points and 12 rebounds, and No. 10 Southern California rallied from a 10-point deficit to beat UC Irvine 66-61. Goodwin had 17 points in the second half to help the Trojans remain one of seven unbeaten teams in the nation.
Continue Reading EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — N’Faly Dante scored 20 points and grabbed nine rebounds, De’Vion Harmon added 17 points and Oregon coasted to a 96-71 win over Portland. Quincy Guerrier scored 17 points and Will Richardson 16 with six rebounds and six assists for the Ducks, who were coming of consecutive last-second defeats in Pac-12 games.
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