UN peacekeepers face greater threats from complex conflicts
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The more than 87,000 personnel in U.N. peacekeeping missions are confronting greater…
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Suns rally in 4th, beat Mavs 112-104 for 11th straight win
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Mikal Bridges and Devin Booker each scored 19 points, Chris Paul added 18 points and 14 assists and…
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Gore accounts for 3TDs to send S. Miss past Louisiana Tech
RUSTON, La. (AP) — Frank Gore Jr. threw two touchdowns on four completions and Southern Mississippi beat Louisiana Tech 35-19. The Golden Eagles…
Continue Reading Suns rally in 4th, beat Mavs 112-104 for 11th straight win
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Mikal Bridges and Devin Booker each scored 19 points, Chris Paul added 18 points and 14 assists and…
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SiriusXM host on hunger strike urges Congress to put voting rights on the front burner
By Shawna Mizelle, CNN Sirius XM radio host Joe Madison, who is engaged in a hunger strike over what he has called a “politically and morally…
Continue Reading US seeks balance as fears grow Russia may invade Ukraine
By NOMAAN MERCHANT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The buildup of Russian troops near Ukraine has left U.S. officials perplexed. Some Republican…
Continue Reading Rittenhouse protest in Portland, Oregon, declared a riot
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland police Friday night declared as a riot a demonstration downtown against the acquittal of a teen who killed two…
Continue Reading Siakam’s 32 help Raptors beat Kings 108-89 to end skid
MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Pascal Siakam scored 18 of his season-high 32 points in the first half and the Toronto…
Continue Reading Anosike lifts CS Fullerton past San Diego 57-55
SAN DIEGO — E.J. Anosike had 20 points and Damari Milstead made a contested jumper with 4.1 seconds left to help Cal State Fullerton edge past San…
Continue Reading US defense chief vows to counter Iran in visit to Bahrain
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — America’s top defense official has vowed to prevent Iran from obtaining a…
Continue Reading Andrade stops Quigley in 2nd to keep WBO middleweight title
By STEPHEN TOBEY Associated Press MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Demetrius Andrade stopped Jason Quigley of Ireland in the second round Friday night to…
Continue Reading China fines tech giants over anti-monopoly violations
BEIJING (AP) — China’s market regulator has fined tech giants including Alibaba Group and Tencent Holdings for failing to report corporate…
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China fines tech giants over anti-monopoly violations
BEIJING (AP) — China’s market regulator has fined tech giants including Alibaba Group and Tencent Holdings for failing to report corporate…
Continue Reading Boum scores 29 to lead UTEP over Pacific 73-64
STOCKTON, Calif. — Souley Boum poured in 29 points as UTEP topped Pacific 73-64 in nonconference action. Boum sank 9 of 14 shots for the Miners…
Continue Reading Boum scores 29 to lead UTEP over Pacific 73-64
STOCKTON, Calif. — Souley Boum poured in 29 points as UTEP topped Pacific 73-64 in nonconference action. Boum sank 9 of 14 shots for the Miners…
Continue Reading As Biden’s big bill advances, so does Pelosi’s big legacy
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — The grind of legislating is treacherous for some, a sport for others, and rarely…
Continue Reading Devoe scores 37, Usher 21; Georgia Tech beats Georgia 88-78
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Michael Devoe exploded for 37 points, Jordan Usher scored 21, both career highs, and Georgia Tech beat Georgia 88-78 to snap a…
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Extreme Weather Task Force needs new blankets to distribute to elderly, disabled during winter weather
EL PASO, Texas – With colder winter temperatures on the way, the Extreme Weather Task Force is asking the public for donations of new blankets…
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The woman risking it all to help child brides annul their marriages
By Esha Mitra, CNN Photographs by Saumya Khandelwal for CNN The Child Marriage Restraint Act (CMRA) of 1929 set out to “eradicate the evil of…
Continue Reading The woman risking it all to help child brides annul their marriages
CNN By Esha Mitra, CNN Photographs by Saumya Khandelwal for CNN The Child Marriage Restraint Act (CMRA) of 1929 set out to “eradicate the evil…
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Cricket in crisis: How Azeem Rafiq’s testimony on racist abuse shines light on the sport’s deep-rooted problems
By George Ramsay, CNN “From early on there was a lot of, ‘You lot sit over there near the toilets,’ the word ‘P***’ was…
Continue Reading Cricket in crisis: How Azeem Rafiq’s testimony on racist abuse shines light on the sport’s deep-rooted problems
Cricketer Azeem Rafiq talks to CNN Sport’s Darren Lewis about the racism row at Yorkshire Cricket and says that the ECB “just don’t get it” when it…
Continue Reading Brakefield, Joiner carry Mississippi past Elon 74-56
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Jaemyn Brakefield and Jarkel Joiner scored 16 points apiece and Mississippi breezed to a 74-56 victory over Elon at the…
Continue Reading LaVine, DeRozan come up big as Bulls beat Nuggets 114-108
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Zach LaVine scored 12 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter, DeMar DeRozan hit eight straight late…
Continue Reading Akuchie lifts Youngstown St. past St. Thomas (MN) 79-75
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Michael Akuchie had 20 points as Youngstown State narrowly defeated St. Thomas (MN) 79-75. Riley Miller led the Tommies with 20…
Continue Reading Williams scores 26 to lift Santa Clara over Cal Poly 87-57
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Jalen Williams had a career-high 26 points as Santa Clara rolled past Cal Poly 87-57. Kyle Colvin led the Mustangs on…
Continue Reading Verplancken, S. Illinois subdue Colorado in 67-63 win
ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands (AP) — Steven Verplancken Jr. scored 18 points and Marcus Domask scored 17 and Southern Illinois beat Colorado 67-63 in…
Continue Reading Wendell Moore Jr. heats up as No. 7 Duke beats Lafayette
By BOB SUTTON Associated Press DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Wendell Moore Jr. scored 23 points and No. 7 Duke used a few smooth stretches in the second half…
Continue Reading Thomas, Yeaney help No. 11 Arizona women beat Marist 78-36
TUSCON, Ariz. (AP) — Sam Thomas scored 14 points, Bendu Yeaney added 11 and Arizona beat Marist 78-36. Koi Love had nine points, nine rebounds and…
Continue Reading Small carries Tarleton State over Paul Quinn 69-42
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tahj Small had 16 points and eight rebounds as Tarleton State rolled past Paul Quinn 69-42. Brandon Johnson led the Tigers…
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