Russia invades Ukraine
CNN correspondent Clarissa Ward visits the largest children’s hospital in Ukraine as they try to protect their sickest patients from the war underground.
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Strong job growth points to COVID’s fading grip on economy
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — In a buoyant sign for the U.S. economy, businesses stepped up their hiring last month. It came as omicron faded and more Americans ventured out to spend at restaurants, shops and hotels despite surging inflation. Employers added a robust 678,000 jobs in February, the largest monthly
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CDC director rebukes DeSantis for scolding high school students over masks: ‘It is absolutely their choice’
By Paul LeBlanc, CNN The director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday rebuked Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for recently scolding a group of high school students who were wearing masks to protect against Covid-19, saying that it’s “absolutely their choice” to do so. “Those students should have been comfortable wearing
Continue Reading Radiation levels normal as fire burns at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine, IAEA says
CNN’s Anderson Cooper reports that a nuclear power plant is on fire in Ukraine. Nuclear policy expert Graham Allison explains the risks associated with this emergency, and what could happen if the situation worsens.
Continue Reading Texas state House candidate fighting child gender-affirming care is shouted down at a college campus event
By Andy Rose and Caroll Alvarado, CNN A candidate for the Texas House of Representatives, who is campaigning against gender-affirming treatments for children, was shouted down by protesters while speaking at an event Wednesday organized by a conservative campus group. Social media videos show demonstrators banging on desks and chanting “fascist” as Republican candidate Jeff
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Oregon women beat UCLA 63-60 in Pac-12 quarterfinals
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Endyia Rogers finished with 16 points and six assists, Nyara Sabally and Sedona Prince added double-doubles, and Oregon rallied for a 63-60 victory over upset-minded UCLA in the Pac-12 tournament quarterfinals. Rogers made just 4 of 13 shots from the floor for the second-seeded Ducks (20-10), but two of them were
Continue Reading Canucks score twice early in third, rally past Islanders 4-3
By ALLAN KREDA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Nils Hoglander and rookie Vasily Podkolzin scored 45 seconds apart midway through the third period and Thatcher Demko made 24 saves as the Vancouver Canucks edged the New York Islanders 4-3. Anthony Beauvillier had put the Islanders ahead 3-2 early in the third, flipping the puck
Continue Reading Duren, Harris carry Memphis over South Florida 73-64
TAMPA, Fla. — Jalen Duren had 16 points and 10 rebounds to lead five Memphis players in double figures as the Tigers defeated South Florida 73-64. Tyler Harris added 14 points for the Tigers on Thursday night. Alex Lomax chipped in 12, Lester Quinones scored 11 and DeAndre Williams had 11. Russel Tchewa led the
Continue Reading DeBrincat scores in OT as Blackhawks beat Keith, Oilers 4-3
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Alex DeBrincat scored 2:23 into overtime, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat Duncan Keith and the Edmonton Oilers 4-3. Patrick Kane had a goal and an assist for Chicago, and Marc-Andre Fleury made 29 saves. Dominik Kubalik and Sam Lafferty also scored. With Edmonton star Leon Draisaitl
Continue Reading South Korea eases distancing despite record virus deaths
By KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean officials announced an easing of social distancing restrictions even as the country saw its deadliest day of the pandemic on Friday. The announcement reflects a reduced political capacity to deal with the fast-developing omicron surge in the face of a growing economic toll
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Grab shares crash nearly 40% after posting a $1 billion loss
By Michelle Toh, CNN Business Grab, the Southeast Asian startup known for its “super app,” had a terrible Thursday. The ride-hailing giant’s stock plummeted as much as 37% in New York after reporting disappointing earnings. It posted revenue of $122 million for the fourth quarter, down 44% from the previous year as the firm said
Continue Reading No. 2 Arizona pulls away late for 81-69 win over Stanford
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Bennedict Mathurin scored 24 points, Christian Koloko added 21 and No. 2 Arizona bounced back from a sluggish start to beat Stanford 81-69. The Wildcats labored through most of the first half after clinching the Pac-12 regular-season title on Tuesday, falling into a nine-point hole.
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Last-minute basket leads UTEP past Rice
EL PASO, Texas — Keonte Kennedy made a foul shot with 45 seconds left to give UTEP the lead en route to a 70-67 win over Rice. Keonte Kennedy came off the bench to score 16 points to lead the Miners. Carl Pierre led the Owls with 30 points, tying his career high.
Continue Reading Last-minute basket leads UTEP past Rice
EL PASO, Texas — Keonte Kennedy made a foul shot with 45 seconds left to give UTEP the lead en route to a 70-67 win over Rice. Keonte Kennedy came off the bench to score 16 points to lead the Miners. Carl Pierre led the Owls with 30 points, tying his career high.
Continue Reading Knight III scores 20 to lift S. Utah past Idaho St. 79-71
POCATELLO, Idaho — John Knight III had 20 points as Southern Utah defeated Idaho State 79-71. Aj Burgin led the Bengals with a season-high 20 points.
Continue Reading Kountz lifts N. Colorado over Montana 75-66
MISSOULA, Mont. — Daylen Kountz scored 29 points as Northern Colorado got past Montana 75-66. Matt Johnson II added 20 points for the Bears. Robby Beasley III led the Grizzlies on Thursday night with 15 points.
Continue Reading Georgia Southern ousts Coastal Carolina 70-64 in Sun Belt
PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — Elijah McCadden registered 15 points as Georgia Southern got past Coastal Carolina 70-64 in the first round of the Sun Belt Conference tournament. Andrei Savrasov had 12 points for the 10th-seeded Eagles (13-15). Vince Cole had 17 points for the seventh-seeded Chanticleers (16-13).
Continue Reading Kings beat Spurs, 115-112, keep Popovich shy of NBA mark
By RAUL DOMINGUEZ Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Harrison Barnes had 27 points and the Sacramento Kings held off San Antonio 115-112 on Thursday night, keeping Spurs coach Gregg Popovich a victory shy of tying Don Nelson’s NBA record. The Spurs have lost three straight since Popovich reached 1,334 career regular-season victories. De’Aaron Fox
Continue Reading Burke guides Morgan State past Coppin State 63-59
BALTIMORE (AP) — Isaiah Burke had 14 points off the bench to carry Morgan State to a 63-59 win over Coppin State. Sherwyn Devonish had 10 points for the Bears (12-13, 7-6 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference), who have won four straight. Nendah Tarke had 18 points, 11 rebounds and five assists to pace the Eagles (7-22,
Continue Reading Doncic scores 41 points, Mavs beat Warriors again, 122-113
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 41 points and the Dallas Mavericks beat Golden State for the second time in five days, holding off the Warriors 122-113 on Thursday night after a huge fourth-quarter rally for the victory in California. Stephen Curry and the Warriors never led but got
Continue Reading China’s legislature to meet with economy, Ukraine backdrop
BEIJING (AP) — China’s 3,000-member ceremonial parliament opens its annual session on Saturday with the government facing a slowing economy and international pressure over its refusal to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. While domestic issues typically dominate the National People’s Congress, the war in Ukraine is highlighting the ideological confrontation between the American-led West and
Continue Reading Cunningham has 22 points as Pistons hold off Raptors 108-106
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Cade Cunningham had 22 points and 12 rebounds, Jerami Grant scored 26 and the Detroit Pistons held on to beat Toronto 108-106 for their sixth straight victory over the Raptors. Saddiq Bey scored 23 points, Hamidou Diallo had 11 and Isaiah Stewart added 10 as the Pistons
Continue Reading Ovechkin scores 763rd goal, Caps beat Canes 4-0 to snap skid
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored his 763rd NHL goal to help the Washington Capitals beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-0 and snap a three-game skid. The Capitals had lost six in a row at home. Vitek Vanecek stopped all 36 shots he faced for the shutout. Evgeny Kuznetsov, Martin
Continue Reading Tatum nets 37, leads Celtics past Morant, Grizzlies 120-107
By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 19 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter on his 24th birthday, leading the Boston Celtics past the Memphis Grizzlies 120-107. Al Horford had 21 points and 15 rebounds, Robert Williams finished with 10 points and 12 rebounds for the Celtics, who won
Continue Reading A former Colorado police officer who was accused of breaking an elderly woman’s arm during an arrest has agreed to a plea deal
By Andy Rose, CNN A former police officer accused of breaking an elderly woman’s arm during an arrest in Loveland, Colorado, in 2020 agreed to a plea deal Wednesday. Austin Hopp entered a guilty plea to second-degree assault of Karen Garner, which is punishable by two to eight years in prison, Jodi Lacey with the
Continue Reading Analysis: China can’t do much to help Russia’s sanction-hit economy
By Laura He, CNN Business Will China help Russia cope with the fallout from economic sanctions? That has been the big question since Russia invaded Ukraine last week. The two nations have forged close ties in recent years, with Chinese leader Xi Jinping calling Russian President Vladimir Putin his “best and bosom friend” in 2019.
Continue Reading Morris lifts Abilene Christian over Dixie State 80-64
ABILENE, Texas — Mahki Morris posted 18 points and six rebounds as Abilene Christian defeated Dixie State 80-64. Hunter Schofield led the Trailblazers with 15 points.
Continue Reading Bell scores 16 to carry North Texas over UTSA 59-48
SAN ANTONIO — Thomas Bell had 16 points and seven rebounds as North Texas stretched its winning streak to 15 games, defeating UTSA 59-48. Jacob Germany led the Roadrunners on Thursday night with 17 points and 10 rebounds.
Continue Reading Bell scores 16 to carry North Texas over UTSA 59-48
SAN ANTONIO — Thomas Bell had 16 points and seven rebounds as North Texas stretched its winning streak to 15 games, defeating UTSA 59-48. Jacob Germany led the Roadrunners on Thursday night with 17 points and 10 rebounds.
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