100 best Western films of all time
Stacker compiled a list of the 100 best Western films of all time, using data from Metacritic, a site that collects reviews from respected critics and uses them to determine the average rating.
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Japan, Russia settle salmon quota amid tensions over Ukraine
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — The Japanese Fisheries Agency says Japan and Russia have reached an agreement over Tokyo’s annual catch quota for Russian-born salmon and trout, despite delays and chilled relations between the two sides amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The agreement on Japan’s quota for the popular fish in waters
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100 people from one California church opened their homes to Ukrainians in need
By Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Phil Metzger flew home to California from Ukraine soon after the war broke out, devastated by what he saw. He’d been helping deliver medicine and evacuate families from danger, and the evangelical pastor knew he wanted the church he leads in suburban San Diego to do even more to help
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Venables looks to take Oklahoma program ‘from good to great’
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — New Oklahoma coach Brent Venables respects what the Sooners accomplished in recent years. Lincoln Riley compiled a 55-10 record in five seasons before leaving to become head coach at Southern California, and quarterbacks Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray won Heisman Trophies and were No. 1
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Battle to be Longhorns QB the talk of Texas this spring
By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The biggest position battle in the Big 12 is Texas quarterback. No position carries more expectations in pursuit of getting the once-proud Longhorns back to the top of the league. And none will be a bigger target of scorn if Texas can’t get there. That’s
Continue Reading Battle to be Longhorns QB the talk of Texas this spring
By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The biggest position battle in the Big 12 is Texas quarterback. No position carries more expectations in pursuit of getting the once-proud Longhorns back to the top of the league. And none will be a bigger target of scorn if Texas can’t get there. That’s
Continue Reading Johnny Manziel still playing football with a new perspective
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Johnny Manziel is still playing football with a new perspective. The 2012 Heisman Trophy winner and first-round bust will make his season debut Saturday in Fan Controlled Football on a team that features Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Owens. It’s Manziel’s second season in his third league
Continue Reading Johnny Manziel still playing football with a new perspective
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Johnny Manziel is still playing football with a new perspective. The 2012 Heisman Trophy winner and first-round bust will make his season debut Saturday in Fan Controlled Football on a team that features Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Owens. It’s Manziel’s second season in his third league
Continue Reading Dearth of premier passers in draft had QB carousel spinning
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer A dearth of premier passers in the upcoming NFL draft meant the quarterback carousel spun faster than ever this spring. Russell Wilson, Matt Ryan, Marcus Mariota, Carson Wentz, Teddy Bridgewater, Drew Lock and Deshaun Watson all changed teams in 2022. Franchises still searching for a prized quarterback won’t
Continue Reading Iowa man wins $1 million lottery prize after ticket printing mistake
By Zoe Sottile, CNN An Iowa man brought home a $1 million lottery prize — after the clerk made a mistake printing his tickets. Josh Buster, a 40-year-old chef from West Burlington, asked for five “easy-pick” plays for the April 15 Mega Millions drawing at a convenience store, according to a news release from the
Continue Reading Marte’s hustle single in 10th lifts Mets over D-backs 6-5
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Starling Marte legged out an RBI single in the 10th inning that lifted the New York Mets over the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5. Marte’s hustle single, scoring Jeff McNeil, was needed after New York’s bullpen blew a 5-1 lead. Arizona’s Daulton Varsho hit a game-tying solo homer
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Game wardens find almost 400 illegal shark fins in Texas seafood restaurant
By Zoe Sottile, CNN A game warden and his K9 colleague discovered almost 381 whole shark fins and 29.2 pounds of frozen shark fins at a seafood restaurant in San Antonio, Texas. Kevin Winters, one of two Texas Game Wardens who discovered the illegal fins on April 13, told CNN that the case has not
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Fires hit Southwest, New Mexico’s season ‘dangerously early’
By PAUL DAVENPORT and CEDAR ATTANASIO Associated Press New Mexico’s governor says the state faces a long and potentially devastating wildfire season as Southwestern wildfires cause destruction and force people from their homes. Hundreds of New Mexico structures have been lost in a growing number of wind-driven blazes across the drought-stricken state. Gov. Michelle Lujan
Continue Reading Capitals blank Coyotes 2-0, complete successful road trip
By JACK THOMPSON Associated Press GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Conor Sheary scored in the first period and Vitek Vanecek got his fourth shutout of the season as the Washington Capitals beat the Arizona Coyotes 2-0 for their seventh win in nine games. John Carlson scored his 16th into an empty net with 25 seconds remaining.
Continue Reading Betts, Muncy homer in Dodgers’ 10th straight win vs Padres
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Mookie Betts hit two home runs and Max Muncy homered and had three RBIs as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres for the 10th straight time, 6-1. The Dodgers have outscored the Padres 57-23 in the winning streak, which started Aug. 24.
Continue Reading Otto outpitches former high school teammate, Texas tops A’s
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Glenn Otto earned his first major league win, outpitching former high school classmate Adam Oller and leading the Texas Rangers over the Oakland Athletics 8-1. Otto was called up from Triple-A Round Rock before the game and pitched two-hit ball for five innings. The 26-year-old allowed
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Otto outpitches former high school teammate, Texas tops A’s
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Glenn Otto earned his first major league win, outpitching former high school classmate Adam Oller and leading the Texas Rangers over the Oakland Athletics 8-1. Otto was called up from Triple-A Round Rock before the game and pitched two-hit ball for five innings. The 26-year-old allowed
Continue Reading Videos show moments a driver lost control of a tractor-trailer that narrowly avoided hitting an Ohio school bus
By Caroll Alvarado, CNN Dashcam video shows the terrifying moments when a truck driver near Cleveland, Ohio, lost control of his tractor-trailer and nearly crashed into a school bus loaded with students. The incident unfolded Tuesday around 8:25 a.m. as a school bus was finishing its morning rounds on its way to Ralph E. Waite
Continue Reading Videos show moments a driver lost control of a tractor-trailer that narrowly avoided hitting an Ohio school bus
dashcam videos show the moments a driver lost control of a tractor trailer and nearly hits a school bus filled with children.
Continue Reading Videos show moments a driver lost control of a tractor-trailer that narrowly avoided hitting an Ohio school bus
In Ohio, a large tractor-trailer driver deftly guided his rig around a stopped school bus after his brakes failed.
Continue Reading Paul, Ayton help Booker-less Suns beat Pelicans 114-111
By PETER FINNEY JR. Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Chris Paul scored 19 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter and the Phoenix Suns overcame Devin Booker’s absence to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 114-111 on Friday night in Game 3 of the first-round series. Deandre Ayton added 28 points and 17 rebounds
Continue Reading EU law targets Big Tech over hate speech, disinformation
By KELVIN CHAN and RAF CASERT Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union has reached a landmark deal to take aim at hate speech, disinformation and other harmful content online. The new law would force big tech companies to police themselves harder. It would also make it easier for users to flag problems and
Continue Reading Orioles rally in 6th, Chirinos has 3 RBIs in win over Angels
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Robinson Chirinos drove in three runs and Bruce Zimmermann pitched five-hit ball into the seventh inning of the Baltimore Orioles’ 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. Anthony Santander and Ramón Urías drove in runs in a small-ball rally in the sixth for the Orioles.
Continue Reading Big hits by Rodríguez, Kelenic lead Mariners past Royals 4-1
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Rookie Julio Rodríguez lined a bases-loaded, two-run double, Jarred Kelenic followed with a two-run triple on the next pitch and the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1. Seattle starter Chris Flexen threw seven strong innings and the Mariners relied on one big inning to
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Winds to settle Saturday
Wind gusts Friday hit 45 mph in Las Cruces and 51 mph in El Paso with some blowing dust and sand. The winds will settle down Saturday with gusts down to around 35 mph and only around 25 mph or so Sunday. Temps will be cooler this weekend courtesy of a weak cold front moving
Continue Reading Russia’s standing in G-20 not threatened by Ukraine invasion
By FATIMA HUSSEIN, DEBORA ALVARES and ANDREW MELDRUM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Moscow’s membership in the Group of 20 remains firmly intact. And while it has been rendered a pariah country by Western states, Russia will remain a member unless countries achieve consensus to remove it. That appears less
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‘My heart is torn’: As war rages on at home, these young disabled Ukrainian swimmers are stranded in Turkey
By Jomana Karadsheh and Sana Noor Haq, CNN On February 17, a team of young disabled Ukrainian swimmers traveled to Turkey to nurture their ambitions of becoming elite professionals. The camp of seven budding athletes arrived with their three coaches in the town of Silivri, just outside of Istanbul, to take part in a two-week
Continue Reading Kane scores 3 as Oilers beat Avs 6-3, clinch playoff spot
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Evander Kane had three goals and an assist, Connor McDavid had three assists and the Edmonton Oilers clinched a playoff berth with a 6-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche. Evan Bouchard, Kailer Yamamoto and Kris Russell also scored for the Oilers, who have won four in a row and improved to
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Aid groups helping Ukraine face both cyber and physical threats
By Sean Lyngaas, CNN Employees at Insecurity Insight, a Switzerland-based nonprofit, received a string of malicious links and pornographic material on their cell phones after publishing a report last month on Russian attacks on hospitals in Ukraine. The phishing messages were “on a scale we had never experienced” and came as staff members spent late
Continue Reading Ex-White House official close to Meadows says he was warned January 6 could turn violent
By Katelyn Polantz, CNN Reporter, Crime and Justice A former Trump White House official close to then-chief of staff Mark Meadows told the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, riot at the US Capitol that the West Wing had been warned the day could turn violent, according to a new court filing. The
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