Democrat Henry Cuellar advances to primary runoff election in Texas’ 28th Congressional District.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Henry Cuellar advances to primary runoff election in Texas’ 28th Congressional District.
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Sad, not shocked: MLB fans take gut-punch of canceled games
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Baseball fans reacted with a mix of resignation, dismay, sadness and anger when MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced Tuesday that opening day on March 31 has been canceled over a labor dispute. It’s the second time in three seasons the regular season has been affected. The
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¿Qué es Miércoles de Ceniza y por qué se hace ayuno?
AngelaBonachera (CNN Español) — “Polvo eres y en polvo te convertirás”. “Conviértete y cree en el evangelio”. Esas frases, pronunciadas por sacerdotes mientras dibujan con ceniza la señal de la cruz en la frente de los feligreses, representan todo el Miércoles de Ceniza: el inicio de la Cuaresma (los 40 días en los que los
Continue Reading No. 16 USC and No. 17 UCLA end season with rivalry game
By The Associated Press A rematch between No. 16 Southern California and No. 17 UCLA should serve as a nice capper to the final week in Pac-12 hoops. The Trojans won the first meeting at home 67-64 behind Drew Peterson’s career-high 27 points, but this one will be at Pauley Pavilion. Both teams have locked
Continue Reading Thompson, struggling Virginia limp into ACC women’s tourney
By HANK KURZ Jr. AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Former WNBA champion Tina Thompson has not been able to enjoy that kind of success with the Virginia women’s basketball program. The Cavaliers have struggled mightily during Thompson’s tenure, raising questions about whether she’ll be back for the fifth year of her contract. Virginia
Continue Reading DeBoer cherishes memories and monumental wins, not just 500
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Milestone wins are nice, but in 14 years of coaching in the NHL, Peter DeBoer has come to appreciate the monumental victories a bit more. Tuesday night he enjoyed both. DeBoer earned his 500th career coaching win as the Vegas Golden Knights beat the San Jose
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‘Minister No’: Lavrov embodies Moscow’s steely posture
By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is embodying the Kremlin’s defiant posture during the invasion of Ukraine with a mixture of toughness and sarcasm. It’s President Vladimir Putin who single-handedly shapes the country’s foreign policy. And few doubt it was his decision to launch the attack. But Lavrov
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Brutal onslaught rages in Ukraine as Zelensky calls for more international support
President Biden addresses the Ukraine crisis, saying the US will close off its air space to Russian flights and seek to seize the assets of Russian oligarchs.
Continue Reading Germany to give $720 million to Holocaust survivors globally
By KIRSTEN GRIESHABER Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — An organization that handles claims on behalf of Jews who suffered under the Nazis says Germany has agreed to extend another $720 million (647 million euros) to provide supportive services for vulnerable Holocaust survivors. The New York-based Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, also referred to
Continue Reading 6 takeaways from the Texas primaries
By Eric Bradner, CNN Two of the biggest names in Texas politics could be headed to overtime in their efforts to fend off primary challengers. Texas kicked off the nation’s 2022 midterm election calendar Tuesday, holding the nation’s first primaries. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott easily defeated two vocal but poor-performing rivals and is now set
Continue Reading Marc Veasey wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Texas’ 33rd Congressional District.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Marc Veasey wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Texas’ 33rd Congressional District.
Continue Reading Maclovio Perez wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Texas’ 27th Congressional District.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Maclovio Perez wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Texas’ 27th Congressional District.
Continue Reading Republican Keith Self advances to primary runoff election in Texas’ 3rd Congressional District.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Keith Self advances to primary runoff election in Texas’ 3rd Congressional District.
Continue Reading Republican Van Taylor advances to primary runoff election in Texas’ 3rd Congressional District.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Van Taylor advances to primary runoff election in Texas’ 3rd Congressional District.
Continue Reading Sandeep Srivastava wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Texas’ 3rd Congressional District.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sandeep Srivastava wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Texas’ 3rd Congressional District.
Continue Reading Republican Cassy Garcia advances to primary runoff election in Texas’ 28th Congressional District.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Cassy Garcia advances to primary runoff election in Texas’ 28th Congressional District.
Continue Reading Democrat Ruben Ramirez advances to primary runoff election in Texas’ 15th Congressional District.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Ruben Ramirez advances to primary runoff election in Texas’ 15th Congressional District.
Continue Reading Michael Burgess wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Texas’ 26th Congressional District.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Michael Burgess wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Texas’ 26th Congressional District.
Continue Reading Nathaniel Moran wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Texas’ 1st Congressional District.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nathaniel Moran wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Texas’ 1st Congressional District.
Continue Reading Pat Fallon wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Texas’ 4th Congressional District.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pat Fallon wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Texas’ 4th Congressional District.
Continue Reading George P. Bush, last member of family dynasty still in public office, to face Texas AG Ken Paxton in Republican runoff
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — George P. Bush, last member of family dynasty still in public office, to face Texas AG Ken Paxton in Republican runoff.
Continue Reading Search reveals 169 potential unmarked graves at former Canadian residential school, officials say
By Amanda Musa and Aya Elamroussi, CNN Officials uncovered 169 potential unmarked graves on the grounds of a former Catholic residential school in Canada, an Indigenous tribe in Alberta said Tuesday. The Kapawe’no First Nation, which is located over 200 miles northwest of Edmonton, said the discovery was made at the former St. Bernard Mission
Continue Reading No. 2 Arizona throttles No. 16 USC to win Pac-12 title
By DOUG PADILLA Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bennedict Mathurin scored 19 points and Kerr Kriisa added 18 to help No. 2 Arizona wrap up its first Pac-12 Conference regular-season title in four seasons with a 91-71 rout of No. 16 Southern California. Justin Kier scored 12 points as the Wildcats (26-3, 16-2) rebounded
Continue Reading Brutal onslaught rages in Ukraine as Zelensky calls for more international support
In a speech to the European Parliament, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky described the two missile attacks that hit Kharkiv’s Freedom Square and killed at least ten people. CNN’s Christiane Amanpour reports.
Continue Reading Fact-checking Biden’s 2022 State of the Union address
CNN By CNN Staff President Joe Biden delivered his first State of the Union address on Tuesday — using the occasion to condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine, promote his first year in the White House as a success story and attempt to revive his domestic legislative agenda. Here is a fact check of some
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Fact-checking Biden’s 2022 State of the Union address
By CNN Staff President Joe Biden delivered his first State of the Union address on Tuesday — using the occasion to condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine, promote his first year in the White House as a success story and attempt to revive his domestic legislative agenda. Here is a fact check of some of
Continue Reading Zegras scores late on power play, Ducks beat Bruins 4-3
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Trevor Zegras scored a power-play goal with 21.6 seconds remaining to give the Anaheim Ducks a 4-3 win over the Boston Bruins. Rickard Rakell, Isac Lundestrom and Adam Henrique scored in the first period, and John Gibson made 31 saves for the Ducks, who had lost
Continue Reading Smith scores 2, Vegas tops Sharks 3-1 to give DeBoer 500th W
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Reilly Smith scored twice and the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the San Jose Sharks 3-1. The victory snapped a two-game skid for Vegas and gave coach Peter DeBoer his 500th career win. Vegas is third in the Pacific Division with 64 points, one back of the
Continue Reading Mavericks blow big lead, rally to hold off Lakers 109-104
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks blew a big early lead and then rallied for a 109-104 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Jalen Brunson hit four 3-pointers while scoring 22 points, and Luka Doncic scored seven of his 25 points in the fourth quarter. Dallas trailed 100-94
Continue Reading Mavericks blow big lead, rally to hold off Lakers 109-104
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks blew a big early lead and then rallied for a 109-104 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Jalen Brunson hit four 3-pointers while scoring 22 points, and Luka Doncic scored seven of his 25 points in the fourth quarter. Dallas trailed 100-94
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