Kansas school’s students disciplined for offensive behavior
By MARGARET STAFFORD Associated Press Several students at a Kansas high school have been disciplined for their behavior after a coach accused them of…
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Caravan of up to 1,500 migrants headed to border stopped in Chihuahua
by Special to El Paso Matters, El Paso Matters December 9, 2022 By Rocio Gallegos and Veronica Martinez / La Verdad CIUDAD JUAREZ – En route to the…
Continue Reading Former Phillies ace Hamels feels healthy, eyes 2023 comeback
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Former Philadelphia Phillies ace and 2008 World Series MVP Cole Hamels is plotting a comeback…
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Georgia QB Bennett is old-school Heisman Trophy contender
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — At a time when Heisman Trophy winners are usually on their way to being first-round…
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By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — At a time when Heisman Trophy winners are usually on their way to being first-round…
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Police respond to domestic disturbance, eastbound traffic on Sean Haggerty Dr. diverted
EL PASO, Texas — A domestic disturbance has led to a barricaded subject in northeast El Paso. El Paso police say eastbound traffic on Sean Haggerty…
Continue Reading Hoffman, Palmer lead QBE Shootout with a 56 in a scramble
NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Charley Hoffman and Ryan Palmer have a two-shot lead after the first round of the QBE Shootout. The format was a scramble and…
Continue Reading Steelers LB Watt, WR Johnson questionable to face Ravens
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt’s aching ribs could force him to miss Sunday’s game against Baltimore. The team…
Continue Reading Nebraska hires Orange’s Tony White as defensive coordinator
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — New Nebraska coach Matt Rhule has hired Tony White as the Huskers’ new defensive coordinator. White spent the past three…
Continue Reading Titans owner saw no need to wait to fire general manager
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Amy Adams Strunk’s evaluation of Jon Robinson’s performance as the Titans’…
Continue Reading Rioter who assaulted cops at Capitol gets 5 years in prison
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Tennessee man who authorities say came to Washington ahead of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot prepared for violence in a car full of…
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Sinema leaving the Democratic Party and registering as an independent
CNN By Jeremy Herb, CNN Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is leaving the Democratic Party and registering as a political independent, she told CNN’s…
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Messi, Argentina advance to World Cup Semis
LUSAIL, Qatar — Argentina is advancing to the semifinals of the World Cup after a dramatic win in a penalty shootout against the Netherlands.…
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New Texas taskforce launched to track down ‘gotaways’ at border; will use K9s, drones
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Friday a new “elite” taskforce to track down and apprehend migrants who’ve evaded capture in…
Continue Reading Croatia wins yet another penalty shootout at World Cup
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Count on Croatia to make it through when it comes down to a penalty shootout at the World…
Continue Reading Jets rookie running back ‘Bam’ Knight making quick impact
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Zonovan Knight used to bang on his toys in his playpen as a baby and causing…
Continue Reading Brazil fans back home shocked after World Cup elimination
By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil soccer fans have been shocked into silence back home after the national team was…
Continue Reading Japanese pair edges Americans to win Grand Prix Final gold
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer Japanese pairs skaters Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara narrowly edged Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier at the Grand…
Continue Reading Fan runs on field during Argentina-Netherlands at World Cup
LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — A fan ran onto the field in the 75th minute of Argentina’s World Cup quarterfinal match against the Netherlands. The…
Continue Reading Messi, Argentina advance to semifinals at World Cup
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Lionel Messi started the match by delivering another soccer clinic. The Argentina superstar…
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Two men accused of stabbing man at homeless shelter
EL PASO, Texas — A 34-year-old man was attacked at a homeless shelter in south-central El Paso Thursday, according to El Paso police. It happened at…
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Two drug seizures in one month at same train crossing keep CBP officers in El Paso on alert
EL PASO, Texas — For the second time in a month, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers in El Paso seized a large number of drugs in a rail car…
Continue Reading Larry Brown steps down at Memphis as special assistant
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis says Basketball Hall of Famer Larry Brown is stepping down from his role as a special advisor to Memphis coach Penny…
Continue Reading Cards sign All-Star catcher Contreras to 5-year deal
By DAVID SOLOMON Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals will have a new starting catcher for the first time in more than 18…
Continue Reading Jamieson’s record 63 gives him 3-shot lead in South Africa
MALELANE, South Africa (AP) — Scott Jamieson has carded a course-record 63 and earned a three-shot lead of the Alfred Dunhill Championship going…
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Nick Carter denies rape allegation as ABC pulls Backstreet Boys holiday special
(CNN) — Backstreet Boys’ member Nick Carter is being sued by a 39-year-old woman with autism and cerebral palsy who says the singer raped her…
Continue Reading Arizona State hires Baldwin as offensive coordinator
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State has hired former Cal Poly head coach Beau Baldwin as its next offensive coordinator. The school announced…
Continue Reading Jaguars QB Lawrence feels ‘good’ after returning to practice
By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is listed as questionable to play at…
Continue Reading Huntley likely to start for injured Jackson, Harbaugh says
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Lamar Jackson missed a third straight day of practice for the Baltimore Ravens. Coach John Harbaugh conceded that backup…
Continue Reading Griner’s home, but WNBA players still competing overseas
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Brittney Griner is back in the United States after an arduous 10-month saga in Russia. Yet nearly half of her…
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