The latest on the Omicron coronavirus variant
Despite the US announcing its first case of the Omicron coronavirus variant, Dr. Anthony Fauci said during a CNN town hall that holiday travel is safe for those who are vaccinated.
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Jury nearly complete for Potter trial in Daunte Wright death
By STEVE KARNOWSKI and AMY FORLITI Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The jury for the trial of a suburban Minneapolis police officer charged in Daunte Wright’s shooting death is nearly complete. Twelve panelists have been seated, with just two more needed to serve as alternates ahead of next Wednesday’s opening statements. Former Brooklyn Center Officer
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Pepper scores 30 to lead UC Davis over Pacific 63-57
DAVIS, Calif. (AP) — Elijah Pepper poured in 30 points as UC Davis defeated Pacific 63-57. Ezra Manjon had 14 points for the Aggies (3-3). Jeremiah Bailey had 24 points for the Tigers (4-4).
Continue Reading Williams leads N. Illinois over E. Illinois 55-45
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Keshawn Williams had a career-high 24 points as Northern Illinois beat Eastern Illinois 55-45. Kashawn Charles led the Panthers with 15 points.
Continue Reading Williamson leads Loyola Chicago past Indiana St. 88-76
CHICAGO — Lucas Williamson had 20 points as Loyola Chicago got past Indiana State 88-76. Xavier Bledson led the Sycamores with 16 points and six rebounds.
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Durham scores 23, leads Providence over Texas Tech 72-68
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Al Durham scored 23 points to lead Providence to a 72-68 victory over previously unbeaten Texas Tech in the Big East-Big 12 Battle. Providence (7-1) has won four straight against Big 12 Conference opponents, beating Texas (2019) and TCU twice (2018 and 2020). Texas Tech’s Kevin Obanor made a 3-pointer that
Continue Reading Matthews nets hat trick, surging Maple Leafs thrash Avs 8-3
TORONTO (AP) — Auston Matthews scored three goals for his fourth career hat trick and the streaking Toronto Maple Leafs thumped the Colorado Avalanche 8-3. John Tavares had a goal and two assists for Toronto, while William Nylander scored one and set up another. Jack Campbell made 28 saves. Jason Spezza, Travis Dermott and Pierre
Continue Reading Williams scores 14 to lead Troy over Rust College 81-48
TROY, Ala. (AP) — Desmond Williams had 14 points as Troy routed Rust College 81-48. Duke Deen pitched in with 10 points and seven assists for the Trojans (5-3). Ronald Strothers had 14 points to lead the Bearcats.
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Federal judge blocks Texas social media ‘censorship’ law from taking effect
AUSTIN, Texas — A federal judge on Wednesday blocked a Texas law that seeks to restrict how social media companies moderate their content and was championed by Republicans who say the platforms are biased against conservatives. The law, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott on Sept. 9, would ban platforms with more than 50 million monthly users in the U.S.
Continue Reading Asian markets mixed after Wall St decline, virus unease
By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets are mixed after a turbulent day on Wall Street as traders tried to forecast the impact of the coronavirus’s omicron variant. Shanghai and Tokyo fell while Hong Kong and Seoul advanced. Wall Street’s benchmark S&P 500 index ended down 1.2%. The was despite
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Asian markets mixed after Wall St decline, virus unease
By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets are mixed after a turbulent day on Wall Street as traders tried to forecast the impact of the coronavirus’s omicron variant. Shanghai and Tokyo fell while Hong Kong and Seoul advanced. Wall Street’s benchmark S&P 500 index ended down 1.2%. The was despite
Continue Reading Tate scores 32, rallies short-handed Rockets past Thunder
By TONY SELLARS Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jae’Sean Tate scored a career-high 32 points and added 10 rebounds, seven assists and five blocked shots, sparking a fourth-quarter rally to lead the short-handed Houston Rockets to a 114-110 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Rockets won their fourth straight and the Thunder dropped
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El botulismo puede ser una enfermedad mortal, especialmente en los niños. Te contamos qué es y cuáles son los síntomas
CNNEE (CNN) — Dos brotes diferentes en mayo de 2017 de la rara pero mortal toxina del botulismo centró la atención en esta enfermedad potencialmente mortal, que por lo general afecta a cerca de 150 personas al año, en su mayoría niños. En Sacramento, California, una persona murió y otros nueve fueron hospitalizados después de
Continue Reading Stevens carries Colorado State past Little Rock 86-55
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Isaiah Stevens had 12 points and 12 assists to lift Colorado State to an 86-55 win over Arkansas-Little Rock, the Rams’ eighth consecutive victory to open the season. Isaiah Palermo led the Trojans on Wednesday night with 16 points.
Continue Reading Smith, do-it-all Kessler lead No. 21 Auburn past UCF, 85-68
By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Walker Kessler had 17 points, a career-high 14 rebounds and six blocks to lead No. 21 Auburn to an 85-68 victory over UCF. The Tigers held the Knights without a field goal for nearly nine minutes to take control in the second half. Freshman Jabari
Continue Reading Abilene Christian beats University of Dallas 108-65
ABILENE, Texas (AP) — Coryon Mason had 19 points to lead six Abilene Christian players in double figures as the Wildcats rolled past University of Dallas 108-65. Logan McLaughlin added 14 points for the Wildcats. Damien Daniels chipped in 13, Airion Simmons scored 12 and Immanuel Allen had 12. Blake Dwyer led the Crusaders with
Continue Reading Abilene Christian beats University of Dallas 108-65
ABILENE, Texas (AP) — Coryon Mason had 19 points to lead six Abilene Christian players in double figures as the Wildcats rolled past University of Dallas 108-65. Logan McLaughlin added 14 points for the Wildcats. Damien Daniels chipped in 13, Airion Simmons scored 12 and Immanuel Allen had 12. Blake Dwyer led the Crusaders with
Continue Reading Choh scores 26 to lead Brown past UMass Lowell 73-63
LOWELL, Mass. — Tamenang Choh had a career-high 26 points as Brown defeated UMass Lowell 73-63. Ayinde Hikim led the River Hawks with 17 points.
Continue Reading No. 19 Cyclones overcome slow start, rout Ark-Pine Bluff
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Izaiah Brockington had 23 points and 10 rebounds for his third double-double of the season, and No. 19 Iowa State overcame a slow start and beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 83-64. The Cyclones improved to 7-0, extending their best start since 2015-16. Tre Jackson scored 12 points and George Conditt added 11 points
Continue Reading Abdur-Rahim’s 3 helps Georgia shock No. 18 Memphis 82-79
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Jabri Abdur-Rahim’s 3-pointer with less than 2 minutes remaining gave Georgia the lead, and the Bulldogs snapped their four-game losing streak by beating No. 18 Memphis 82-79. The 3-pointer by Abdur-Rahim, who scored 15 points, gave the Bulldogs a 78-77 lead over the Tigers, who
Continue Reading Japan retracts new flight bookings ban after criticisms
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan says it has retracted a ban on new incoming international flight bookings to defend against the new variant of the coronavirus only a day after the policy was announced. The transport ministry on Wednesday issued a request to international airlines to stop taking new reservations for
Continue Reading Hyman scores 30, Orange upset No. 18 Ohio State women 96-91
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Teisha Hyman scored a career-high 30 points, Chrislyn Carr scored all 24 of her points in the second half and Syracuse upended No. 18 Ohio State 97-91 in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. Hyman’s 3-pointer with 1:54 broke a tie at 57 in the third quarter and the Orange led the rest
Continue Reading Golden scores 21 to carry Richmond over Wofford 73-64
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Grant Golden had 21 points as Richmond topped Wofford 73-64. B.J. Mack led the Terriers with 15 points.
Continue Reading Tate scores 32, rallies short-handed Rockets past Thunder
By TONY SELLARS Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jae’Sean Tate scored a career-high 32 points and added 10 rebounds, seven assists and five blocked shots, sparking a fourth-quarter rally to lead the short-handed Houston Rockets to a 114-110 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Rockets won their fourth straight and the Thunder dropped
Continue Reading Jones scores 21 to lift ULM over Centenary 104-67
MONROE, La. (AP) — Andre Jones had 21 points as ULM romped past Centenary 104-67. Jalen Behr led the Gentlemen with 19 points and six rebounds.
Continue Reading Almonacy carries Appalachian State past Boyce 90-29
BOONE, N.C. (AP) — Michael Almonacy had 11 points as Appalachian State romped past Boyce 90-29. Trey Mollet led the Bulldogs with five points.
Continue Reading Red Wings top Kraken 4-3 in shootout for 4th straight win
By DANA GAURUDER Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Adam Erne scored the decisive goal in a shootout and the Detroit Red Wings won their fourth straight game by beating the Seattle Kraken 4-3. Detroit won the shootout 2-1, with Dylan Larkin also converting. Robby Fabbri, Vladislav Namestnikov and Lucas Raymond scored in regulation for the
Continue Reading Johnson leads Mercer past Kennesaw State 73-71
KENNESAW, Ga. (AP) — Jalen Johnson scored 18 points as Mercer narrowly beat Kennesaw State 73-71. Felipe Haase and Neftali Alvarez added 16 points each for the Bears. Spencer Rodgers led the Owls with 23 points.
Continue Reading Washington State beats Arizona State 51-29 to open Pac-12
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Noah Williams scored 14 points and Washington State held Arizona State to its fewest points in 75 years with a 51-29 win. The Cougars traded misses with the Sun Devils in a disjointed first half before running more their offense in the second. Washington led
Continue Reading Malik Hall helps No. 22 Michigan State beat Louisville 73-64
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Malik Hall scored eight of his 15 points in a 1:34 stretch early in the second half, helping No. 22 Michigan State build a big lead it needed to hold off Louisville 73-64 in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. The Spartans overcame 19 turnovers by
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