Russians scoff at Western fears of Ukraine invasion
By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — While the U.S. warns that Russia could invade Ukraine any day, the drumbeat of war is all but…
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Asian shares rise on easing of Ukraine tensions, cheaper oil
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares are higher, buoyed by hopes for a diplomatic solution instead of a Russian invasion…
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AirAsia flight in Malaysia rerouted after snake found on board plane
By Lilit Marcus, CNN An AirAsia flight in Malaysia was re-routed after a snake was found on the plane, the airline has confirmed. The domestic flight…
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Unvaccinated Djokovic could skip French Open, Wimbledon
LONDON (AP) — Novak Djokovic says he is prepared to skip the French Open and Wimbledon if vaccination against the coronavirus is required for him…
Continue Reading Su joins Gu with Olympic big air gold for host China
By JAKE SEINER AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Su Yiming gave host China its second gold medal at Big Air Shougang to match Eileen Gu with a…
Continue Reading Skinner’s first shutout leads Oilers past Sharks 3-0
By BEN ROSS Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Stuart Skinner made 20 saves in his first career shutout and the Edmonton Oilers beat the San…
Continue Reading Mann scores season-high 25, Clippers defeat Warriors 119-104
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Terance Mann scored a season-high 25 points, including 14 in the decisive third quarter, and the…
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See how many fruits and vegetables people consume in Texas
Thistle investigated fruit and vegetable consumption in Texas using data from Centers for Disease Control and…
Continue Reading On bad knee, Goggia gets Olympic downhill silver; Suter wins
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP National Writer BEIJING (AP) — Sofia Goggia has come back less than a month after a bad crash and serious leg injury to…
Continue Reading Agnew scores 14, Alcorn State tops Florida A&M 68-56
LORMAN, Miss. (AP) — Darrious Agnew scored 14 points to lead Alcorn State to a 68-56 victory over Florida A&M. Keondre Montgomery added 11…
Continue Reading BU gets late goal to beat Northeastern 1-0 for Beanpot title
By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Dylan Peterson scored with 2:48 remaining and Boston University edged three-time defending champion…
Continue Reading Marner reaches 400 career points, Leafs top Kraken 6-2
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Mitch Marner scored once and added two assists, Michael Bunting had a goal and an assist and the…
Continue Reading Jokic nets 26, Denver’s balanced scoring too much for Magic
By DENNIS GEORGATOS Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic scored 26 points to lead six Denver players in double figures, and the Nuggets beat…
Continue Reading DeBrincat’s 28th goal snaps tie in 3rd, Blackhawks down Jets
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Alex DeBrincat scored his 28th goal midway through the third period and the Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Winnipeg Jets…
Continue Reading McCollum leads hot-shooting Pelicans past Raptors, 120-90
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — CJ McCollum scored 23 points, and the New Orleans Pelicans shot a season-best 58.4% to defeat…
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Playing on your emotions: violin scam reaches Borderland
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – A fake-violin-playing scam that’s popular across the country has made its way to the Borderland. The scam’s trademark…
Continue Reading Agbaji scores 20 and No. 6 Kansas tops Oklahoma State 76-62
By DAVID SMALE Associated Press LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Ochai Agbaji scored 20 points and No. 6 Kansas saw all five starters score in double figures…
Continue Reading Sims, Phillips lead UNC Wilmington past William & Mary in OT
WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — Jaylen Sims tossed in 26 points and Shykeim Phillips scored a career-high 24 to power UNC Wilmington to an 80-73 victory…
Continue Reading Pressure mounts on Congress to curb lawmaker stock trading
By BRIAN SLODYSKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Pressure is building for Congress to pass legislation that would curtail lawmakers’ ability…
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Lyons scores 18 to carry Southern over Texas Southern 70-58
HOUSTON — Tyrone Lyons had 18 points as Southern defeated Texas Southern 70-58. Joirdon Karl Nicholas led Texas Southern with 14…
Continue Reading Lyons scores 18 to carry Southern over Texas Southern 70-58
HOUSTON — Tyrone Lyons had 18 points as Southern defeated Texas Southern 70-58. Joirdon Karl Nicholas led Texas Southern with 14…
Continue Reading Louisiana man jailed for 44 years on rape charges is freed as prosecutor dismisses charges after judge calls for new trial
By Jennifer Henderson, CNN Vincent Simmons, a Louisiana man who fought for 44 years to overturn his conviction on attempted aggravated rape charges,…
Continue Reading Gobert back, Mitchell leads way for Jazz in win over Rockets
By MATTHEW COLES Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points. Bojan Bogdanovic added 22 and Rudy Gobert returned for…
Continue Reading Gobert back, Mitchell leads way for Jazz in win over Rockets
By MATTHEW COLES Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points. Bojan Bogdanovic added 22 and Rudy Gobert returned for…
Continue Reading Wafer-thin margin leads to Olympic silver for Eileen Gu
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — Eileen Gu earned a silver medal with her final run in the Olympic women’s ski…
Continue Reading For Olympic curling skips, lost voice is occupational hazard
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Tabitha Peterson is fighting a tricky and troublesome injury as she tries to guide the U.S.…
Continue Reading Reese leads No. 13 Maryland women past No. 22 Iowa 81-69
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Sophomore Angel Reese finished with 25 points and 13 rebounds for her 14th double-double of the season to power No. 13…
Continue Reading Simons scores 31, Portland beats Giannis-less Bucks 122-107
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Anfernee Simons scored 31 points and the Portland Trail Blazers capitalized on Giannis…
Continue Reading Richardson helps Oregon hold off Washington St. late, 62-59
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Will Richardson knocked down a wide-open 3-pointer with a minute left to allow Oregon to hold onto a 62-59 victory over…
Continue Reading No. 18 Ohio State women win, join logjam atop Big Ten
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Jacy Sheldon scored 22 points and the No. 18 Ohio State women moved into a first-place tie in the Big Ten, rolling past…
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