Swear words in different languages have one thing in common
By Scottie Andrew, CNN What’s in a swear? The world’s filthiest words typically refer to something vulgar or taboo, for one. But…
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Karlsson, Meier lead Sharks past Ducks 6-1 to snap skid
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks snapped their four-game losing streak with a 6-1 victory over the…
Continue Reading Rangers beat Avalanche 2-1 in SO for third straight win
By CRAIG MEYER Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Mika Zibanejad and Artemi Panarin scored in the shootout, giving the New York Rangers a 2-1 victory…
Continue Reading Wheeler, Rittich lead Jets past Blackhawks 3-1
By TIM CRONIN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Blake Wheeler scored early in the second period, David Rittich stopped 22 shots and the Winnipeg Jets…
Continue Reading No. 18 Gonzaga rolls to 7th straight over Washington 77-60
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Drew Timme scored 22 points, Julian Strawther added 18 points and 12 rebounds, and No. 18…
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More details released on the El Paso man seen openly carrying a rifle in Far East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7 has obtained the affidavit for the arrest of Mario Fernando Diaz, who was spotted openly carrying a rifle and dressed in…
Continue Reading Carter scores on OT power play, Penguins beat Sabres 4-3
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Jeff Carter scored a power-play goal 1:36 into overtime and the Pittsburgh Penguins took…
Continue Reading Syracuse advances to program’s first NCAA College Cup final
CARY, N.C. (AP) — Levonte Johnson tapped in a cross from Nathan Opoku in the 86th minute and No. 3 seed Syracuse beat Creighton 3-2 to advance to…
Continue Reading Trainer Jason Servis pleads guilty to drugging his horses
NEW YORK (AP) — Trainer Jason Servis has pleaded guilty to federal charges involving a widespread scheme to drug horses. His best horse was Maximum…
Continue Reading Maple Leafs forward Pierre Engvall suspended for one game
NEW YORK (AP) — Toronto Maple Leafs forward Pierre Engvall was suspended for a game without pay by the NHL on Friday for high-sticking Los Angeles…
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Highway 70 closed beginning at Mesa Grande due to serious crash, major backup underway
UPDATE: According to emergency radio traffic, one person is being transported to UMC by helicopter from one of the crashes. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico –…
Continue Reading Top thoroughbred racehorse trainer Jason Servis pleads guilty in federal doping case
By Rob Frehse, CNN A top thoroughbred trainer who prosecutors said doped nearly all the horses under his control pleaded guilty Friday in a federal…
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Warnings on gay club shooter stir questions about old case
By BRIAN MELLEY, COLLEEN SLEVIN and BERNARD CONDON Associated Press DENVER (AP) — A California woman who warned a judge last year about the danger…
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Sheriff’s detective injured in narcotics operation that prompted SISD lockdown
EL PASO, Texas — A Sheriff’s Office detective was injured by a man attempting to flee a narcotics operation at the Petro Truck stop Thursday,…
Continue Reading Pelé sends message of support to Neymar after World Cup exit
By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian soccer great Pelé has congratulated Neymar for matching his national team scoring…
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Federal judge declines to hold Trump in contempt of court
(CNN) — A federal judge declined to hold former President Donald Trump in contempt of court in a closed-door hearing on Friday, two…
Continue Reading 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…
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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 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…
Continue Reading 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 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 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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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 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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