NMSU loses 6th straight with 83-58 loss at Liberty
LYNCHBURG, Virginia – The New Mexico State Aggies were unable to keep pace with the Liberty Flames as the Aggies lost their 6th game in a row, 83-58.…
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UN experts: Sudan’s paramilitary forces carried out ethnic killings and rapes that may be war crimes
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — A new report from United Nations experts says paramilitary forces and their allied…
Continue Reading South Korea’s Yoon calls for unification, on holiday marking 1919 uprising against colonial Japan
By HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol lambasted North Korea Friday, for what he called…
Continue Reading New York man who killed a woman after a wrong turn in his driveway gets 25 years to life
By MICHAEL HILL Associated Press FORT EDWARD, N.Y. (AP) — A man who fatally shot a 20-year-old woman after the SUV she was riding in mistakenly…
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UTEP guts out 72-65 win at Jax State behind Frazier III’s career night
(Courtesy: UTEP Athletics) JACKSONVILLE, Alabama – Otis Frazier III poured in a career-high 24 points to pace a quintet of Miners in double figures…
Continue Reading Artists outraged by removal of groundbreaking work along Des Moines pond
By SCOTT McFETRIDGE Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A Des Moines arts organization is preparing to rip out a roughly 30-year-old artwork…
Continue Reading Zyn nicotine pouches are all over TikTok, sparking debate among politicians and health experts
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — There’s nothing complicated about the latest tobacco product trending online: Zyn is a tiny…
Continue Reading Stretch of I-80 shut down as monster blizzard dumps snow on mountains in California and Nevada
By SCOTT SONNER AND STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — California authorities shut down 100 miles of Interstate 80 on Friday as the…
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Army Captain found not guilty in murder case of boyfriend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A jury has found Army Captain Clevy Muchette Nelson not guilty of murder in the death of her boyfriend. According to court…
Continue Reading Hundreds line up to pay tribute to slain Georgia nursing student who loved caring for others
By SUDHIN THANAWALA Associated Press WOODSTOCK, Ga. (AP) — Hundreds of people lined up to pay respects before the funeral of a nursing student…
Continue Reading Paramedic gets 5 years in prison for Elijah McClain’s death in rare case against medical responders
By COLLEEN SLEVIN and MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press BRIGHTON, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado paramedic was sentenced Friday to five years in prison in a…
Continue Reading They are TV’s ghosts — networks that somehow survive with little reason to watch them anymore
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The list of memorable characters and personalities who entered popular culture through cable…
Continue Reading Mexico is about to have its biggest election ever. Here’s what to know
By MEGAN JANETSKY Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Campaigning formally starts on Friday for the biggest election in Mexico’s history.…
Continue Reading Gov. Abbott says Texas wildfires may have destroyed up to 500 structures
By SEAN MURPHY and JIM VERTUNO Associated Press STINNETT, Texas (AP) — Wildfires may have destroyed as many as 500 structures in the Texas…
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44-year-old El Paso woman dead in alleged hit-and-run crash
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police have identified the pedestrian killed in a hit-and-run on Spur 601 at Chafee Road as Lori Pollard, 44. Police…
Continue Reading The Tower of London’s new ravenmaster takes charge of the landmark’s iconic flock
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — If an ancient prophecy is right, Michael “Barney” Chandler has just got the most important job…
Continue Reading Judge indicates he will rule within next 2 weeks on bid to remove Fani Willis from Trump case
By KATE BRUMBACK and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The judge overseeing the Georgia election interference case against…
Continue Reading Prosecutors press judge for summer trial for Trump in classified docs case, but no date set
By ERIC TUCKER, ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON and FREIDA FRISARO Associated Press FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — Federal prosecutors have pressed a federal judge…
Continue Reading French president raised the prospect of Western troops in Ukraine. What was he thinking?
By SYLVIE CORBET Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron appeared isolated on the European stage this week after saying the…
Continue Reading Putin foe Alexei Navalny is buried in Moscow as thousands attend under a heavy police presence
By DASHA LITVINOVA and KATIE MARIE DAVIES Associated Press Under a heavy police presence, thousands of people bade farewell Friday to opposition…
Continue Reading Biden approves military airdrops of aid into Gaza after chaotic encounter left more than 100 dead
By ZEKE MILLER, AAMER MADHANI and MATTHEW LEE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden says the U.S. will begin air-dropping…
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Women’s Wellness Summit brings discussion on mental health, self care
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Thursday, Feb. 29, the third annual Women’s Wellness Summit was hosted by The Junior League of El Paso, Inc. The…
Continue Reading Iranian parliament vote, first since 2022 mass protests, sees a low turnout despite government push
By The Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran has held its first parliamentary election since mass 2022 protests over mandatory…
Continue Reading Assistant director says armorer handed gun to Alec Baldwin before fatal shooting of cinematographer
By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Courtroom testimony in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin provided new…
Continue Reading Takeaways from AP visit to Congo as nation offers expanded oil drilling
By SAM MEDNICK Associated Press MOANDA, Congo (AP) — The central African nation of Congo is looking to expand oil and gas drilling by auctioning…
Continue Reading As Congo seeks to expand drilling, some communities worry pollution will worsen
By SAM MEDNICK Associated Press MOANDA, Congo (AP) — The oil drills that loom down the road from Adore Ngaka’s home remind him daily of…
Continue Reading The Philadelphia Phillies are scrapping $1 hot dog nights following unruly fan behavior
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — For more than a quarter-century, Phillies fans considered dollar hot dog night among the best…
Continue Reading Takeaways from Hunter Biden’s combative deposition with Republican lawmakers
By FARNOUSH AMIRI and LISA MASCARO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The transcript of the congressional deposition of Hunter Biden has been…
Continue Reading At least 3 injured in shooting at Southern California dental office, suspect in custody
EL CAJON, Calif. (AP) — Police say they have taken a man into custody in connection with a shooting in Southern California that left at least three…
Continue Reading NYPD chief misidentifies judge in social media post condemning bail decision
By JAKE OFFENHARTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Several New York City police chiefs are facing criticism from the state’s court system after…
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