India opens borders to vaccinated foreign tourists
Reopening of US borders in November led to a surge in Airbnb bookings and the company implementing changes to keep up with demand, said Airbnb co-founder and CSO Nathan Blecharczyk.
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Ambulance driver admitted to drinking, smoking marijuana and taking Adderall before crash that killed patient, police say
By Chris Boyette, CNN A Georgia ambulance driver has been arrested and charged with driving under the influence and second-degree homicide-by-vehicle after he crashed the ambulance he was driving, killing the dialysis patient he was transporting, according to authorities. Kevin T. McCorvey, 34, was driving a private ambulance on West Campbellton Street in Fairburn just
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Asian shares slip despite Wall St gains after Biden-Xi talks
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares are slipping despite stocks closing higher on Wall Street, as investors review solid U.S. earnings reports from retailers and an encouraging update on consumer spending. Benchmarks in Japan, South Korea, Australia and China fell in early trading. Virtual talks between U.S. President Joe Biden
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Asian shares slip despite Wall St gains after Biden-Xi talks
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares are slipping despite stocks closing higher on Wall Street, as investors review solid U.S. earnings reports from retailers and an encouraging update on consumer spending. Benchmarks in Japan, South Korea, Australia and China fell in early trading. Virtual talks between U.S. President Joe Biden
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Hamilton helps UNLV hold off North Dakota State 64-62
LAS VEGAS — Bryce Hamilton scored 17 points as UNLV held off North Dakota State 64-62 in nonconference play.Donovan Williams had 15 points for the Rebels (3-0). Jordan McCabe added 13 points, while Royce Hamm Jr. snagged 17 rebounds.Rocky Kreuser had 17 points and 10 rebounds for the Bison (2-1).
Continue Reading McCollum scores 29 as Trail Blazers beat Raptors 118-113
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — CJ McCollum had 29 points and Damian Lillard added 24 to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 118-113 victory over the Toronto Raptors. The Blazers, who were playing the second of a back-to-back, improved to 6-1 at home. OG Anunoby had 27 points
Continue Reading Robinson scores 27 to carry Fresno State over Idaho 69-62
FRESNO, Calif. — Orlando Robinson had 27 points and 10 rebounds as Fresno State defeated Idaho 69-62 in nonconference play. Deon Stroud had 13 points for the Bulldogs (3-0), while Isaiah Hill added seven rebounds. Mikey Dixon had 15 points to lead the Vandals (1-2).
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Google is making its biggest investment ever in Australia
By Michelle Toh, CNN Business Google is making its largest-ever investment in Australia, after a clash with the government that saw the tech giant threaten to shut down search there earlier this year. CEO Sundar Pichai announced Monday that the company would devote 1 billion Australian dollars (about $736 million) to the country over the
Continue Reading Eastern Washington steamrolls Walla Walla U 111-71
CHENEY, Wash. — Freshman Steele Venters had a career-high 27 points and freshman Ethan Price finished with a double-double as Eastern Washington rolled past Walla Walla University 111-71 in nonconference play for its first win of the season. Venters hit 9 of 13 shots from the floor and all eight of his free throws for
Continue Reading Jenkins scores 25 to lead Utah past Bethune-Cookman 86-55
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — David Jenkins Jr. scored 25 points, Brandon Carlson added 14 points and Utah routed Bethune-Cookman 86-55. Jenkins made six of Utah’s 11 3-pointers and added five assists. Both Gach had 11 points off the bench and Carlson collected nine rebounds. Damani McEntire scored 20 points for the Wildcats. He also
Continue Reading Fowler lifts Sacramento St. over Cal Poly 58-57
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Bryce Fowler scored 14 points, including a three-point play with six seconds remaining, and Sacramento State defeated Cal Poly 58-57. After Fowler gave the Hornets the lead, Cal Poly’s Jacob Davison missed a jumper as time ran out. William FitzPatrick had 14 points for Sacramento State. Teiano Hardee added
Continue Reading Kuxhausen, Knecht carry Northern Colorado to victory
GREELEY, Colo. — Dru Kuxhausen tossed in 24 points and Dalton Knecht added a double-double as Northern Colorado romped past Colorado College 93-53 in nonconference play Monday night.Knecht finished with 20 points and 11 rebounds for the Bears (3-1). Adrian Price scored 16 points to pace the Tigers.
Continue Reading Judge: Kobe Bryant’s widow must turn over therapy records
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge has ruled that Kobe Bryant’s widow must turn over her therapy records to Los Angeles County in her lawsuit claiming she suffered emotional distress after first responders shared photos from the site of the helicopter crash that killed the basketball star and his teenage daughter. District Court Judge Charles
Continue Reading Judge: Kobe Bryant’s widow must turn over therapy records
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge has ruled that Kobe Bryant’s widow must turn over her therapy records to Los Angeles County in her lawsuit claiming she suffered emotional distress after first responders shared photos from the site of the helicopter crash that killed the basketball star and his teenage daughter. District Court Judge Charles
Continue Reading Aimaq lifts Utah Valley over Pepperdine 86-74 in OT
MALIBU, Calif. — Fardaws Aimaq had a career-high 34 points plus 14 rebounds as Utah Valley defeated Pepperdine 86-74 in overtime. Connor Harding made a 3-point early in the extra period as Utah Valley (2-1) outscored Pepperdine 15-3. Harding finished with 18 points for the Wolverines. Justin Harmon added 14 points. Blaze Nield had seven
Continue Reading Cal holds off San Diego 75-70 for first win of season
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Grant Anticevich scored 17 points and California held off San Diego 75-70 in nonconference play Monday night to pick up its first victory of the season. Anticevich knocked down 5 of 8 shots from the floor, including all three of his 3-point tries, to help the Golden Bears (1-2) pull away
Continue Reading Australia central banker says rates could stay low until ’24
By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s central bank governor says the nation’s benchmark interest rate could remain at a record low until 2024 despite pandemic-induced inflation. Philip Lowe told a Sydney forum of economists the Reserve Bank of Australia board does not plan to lift the cash rate until inflation settles
Continue Reading Australia central banker says rates could stay low until ’24
By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s central bank governor says the nation’s benchmark interest rate could remain at a record low until 2024 despite pandemic-induced inflation. Philip Lowe told a Sydney forum of economists the Reserve Bank of Australia board does not plan to lift the cash rate until inflation settles
Continue Reading Kuhse leads Saint Mary’s (Calif.) over S. Utah 70-51
MORAGA, Calif. (AP) — Tommy Kuhse registered 17 points as Saint Mary’s topped Southern Utah 70-51. John Knight III led the Thunderbirds on Monday night with 11 points.
Continue Reading Blinken to Africa to boost US response to regional crises
By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration’s competition with China for influence hasn’t gotten off to a great start in Africa. In August, the top U.S. diplomat planned a visit but postponed it because of turmoil in Afghanistan. Now, as two significant African crises worsen, Secretary of State Antony Blinken
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New Mexico governor applauds infrastructure investments
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s governor is applauding the final approval of a federal infrastructure bill that includes billions of dollars for hydrogen facilities across the country. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham was at the White House in Washington on Monday to cheer the signing of legislation for new infrastructure investments. The governor’s office
Continue Reading Biden touts infrastructure bill at snowy, rusty bridge in NH
By COLLEEN LONG, HOLLY RAMER and ALEXANDRA JAFFE Associated Press WOODSTOCK, N.H. (AP) — Fighting sagging poll ratings, President Joe Biden has set out on a national tour to persuade everyday Americans of the benefits of his big, just-signed infrastructure plan. First stop: a snowy, rusted bridge in New Hampshire, a state that gave him
Continue Reading Trump ally Bannon talks tough after court appearance
By MICHAEL BALSAMO and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon appeared before a judge Monday to face federal contempt charges for defying a subpoena from a House committee investigating January’s insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Bannon appeared briefly before a federal magistrate judge in Washington just hours after
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Willis lifts Texas A&M-Commerce by UTSA on last-second shot
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Alphonso Willis made a 3-pointer with a second remaining to lift Texas A&M-Commerce to a 65-62 win over UTSA. Alphonso Willis posted 18 points to lead the Lions. Jairus Roberson had 12 points for Texas A&M- Commerce. Clashon Gaffney added 11 points. Dhieu Deing had 16 points for the Roadrunners. Cedrick
Continue Reading Willis lifts Texas A&M-Commerce by UTSA on last-second shot
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Alphonso Willis made a 3-pointer with a second remaining to lift Texas A&M-Commerce to a 65-62 win over UTSA. Alphonso Willis posted 18 points to lead the Lions. Jairus Roberson had 12 points for Texas A&M- Commerce. Clashon Gaffney added 11 points. Dhieu Deing had 16 points for the Roadrunners. Cedrick
Continue Reading No verdict after daylong deliberations by Rittenhouse jury
By MICHAEL TARM, AMY FORLITI and TAMMY WEBBER Associated Press KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — The jury deliberated a full day on Tuesday without reaching a verdict at Kyle Rittenhouse’s murder trial after two weeks of testimony in which they were given starkly different portrayals of his actions the night he shot three men on the
Continue Reading Randolph lifts Florida A&M over LeMoyne-Owen 95-70
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — MJ Randolph had 21 points and 10 assists as Florida A&M easily defeated LeMoyne-Owen 95-70 on Monday night.Dimingus Stevens had 14 points for Florida A&M (1-1). Kamron Reaves added 12 points. DJ Jones had 10 points.Tariq Shepherd had 18 points for the Magicians. Trevor Blackmon added 13 points.
Continue Reading New Mexico tops Grambling State 86-61
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Jamal Mashburn Jr. and Jaelen House scored 18 points apiece as New Mexico easily beat Grambling State 86-61. Javonte Johnson and Taryn Todd added 16 points each for the Lobos. House had eight steals and seven assists, while Johnson posted 10 rebounds. Todd also had four blocks. Danya Kingsby had 20 points
Continue Reading New Mexico tops Grambling State 86-61
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Jamal Mashburn Jr. and Jaelen House scored 18 points apiece as New Mexico easily beat Grambling State 86-61. Javonte Johnson and Taryn Todd added 16 points each for the Lobos. House had eight steals and seven assists, while Johnson posted 10 rebounds. Todd also had four blocks. Danya Kingsby had 20 points
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