Egyptians vote for president, with el-Sissi certain to win
By The Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Egyptians are voting in a presidential election in which President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi faces no serious…
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UN says the Taliban must embrace and uphold human rights obligations in Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The U.N. says the Taliban must embrace and uphold human rights obligations in Afghanistan. Since seizing power in 2021,…
Continue ReadingBattles rage across Gaza as Israel indicates it’s willing to fight for months or more to beat Hamas
By WAFAA SHURAFA, NAJIB JOBAIN and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Battles raged across Gaza on Sunday as Israel…
Continue ReadingTibetans in exile accuse China of destroying their identity in Tibet under its rule
By ASHWINI BHATIA Associated Press DHARAMSHALA, India (AP) — The president of the Tibetan government-in-exile has accused China of denying the most…
Continue ReadingOhtani cashes in as fans in Japan wait for him to deliver more goods and play in a World Series
By STEPHEN WADE and KOJI UEDA Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Now that Shohei Ohtani has his money — a record $700 million, 10-year contract with…
Continue ReadingPhilippines and China accuse each other of ‘dangerous’ incidents involving several vessels in South China Sea
By Alex Stambaugh and Heather Chen, CNN (CNN) — The Philippines and China on Sunday accused each other of dangerous maneuvers and causing a…
Continue ReadingAt DC roast, Joe Manchin jokes he could be the slightly younger president America needs
By AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Joe Manchin is once again teasing that he could make a third-party run for the White…
Continue ReadingIran bans Mahsa Amini’s family from traveling to accept the European Union’s top human rights prize
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian authorities banned members of the late Mahsa Amini’s family from traveling to accept the European…
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Israel está listo para actuar contra los rebeldes hutÃes si la comunidad internacional no lo hace, dice un asesor de seguridad nacional
SofÃa Barruti (CNN) — Israel está preparado para actuar contra los esfuerzos de los rebeldes hutÃes en Yemen para interrumpir el transporte…
Continue ReadingParrish’s layup with 10.4 seconds left lifts No. 25 Aztecs to 63-62 win over UC Irvine
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Micah Parrish made a layup with 10.4 seconds left for No. 25 San Diego State, which blew a…
Continue ReadingTurner and Hayes combine for 46 points to help San Diego rally to an 89-84 win over Arizona State
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Deuce Turner and PJ Hayes each made five 3-pointers and finished with 23 points apiece as San Diego rallied from an 11-point…
Continue Reading Tripulaciones buscan sobrevivientes y examinan los daños después de que los tornados dejen al menos 6 muertos en Tennessee
SofÃa Barruti (CNN) — Las cuadrillas están buscando sobrevivientes y examinando los daños después de que tornados y fuertes tormentas…
Continue ReadingAt COP28, sticking points remain on fossil fuels and adapting to climate as talks near crunch time
By SIBI ARASU, SETH BORENSTEIN and JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Negotiators have been urged to narrow down…
Continue ReadingBangladesh opposition party holds protest as it boycotts Jan. 7 national election amid violence
By JULHAS ALAM Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh will hold its next general election on Jan. 7, but the country’s main…
Continue ReadingPacers guard Tyrese Haliburton’s star on the rise after an impressive In-Season Tournament showing
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton just wants to win. He doesn’t care about his stats, he…
Continue ReadingHarris scores 28 to lead Loyola Marymount over UNLV 78-75
By The Associated Press HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Dominick Harris scored 28 points and Loyola Marymount held off UNLV 78-75 on Saturday. Harris also…
Continue Reading ‘En la lÃnea de fuego’: el papel crucial y neutral que desempeña la Cruz Roja en los conflictos
SofÃa Barruti (CNN) —Â Â Durante la breve tregua entre Israel y Hamas a principios de este mes, fueron personas con chalecos blancos que…
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Trump dismisses warnings that his victory would threaten democracy and says Biden is the real threat
By Eric Bradner and Alison Main, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump on Saturday characterized warnings that his victory in 2024 would…
Continue ReadingFor Putin, winning reelection could be easier than resolving the many challenges facing Russia
By The Associated Press President Vladimir Putin is likely to win another six-year term easily in an election expected in March, using his sweeping…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco native Devin Haney wins WBC belt in front of hometown crowd
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Devin Haney beat Regis Prograis by unanimous decision in his division debut to win the WBC…
Continue ReadingSmugglers are bringing migrants to a remote Arizona border crossing, overwhelming US agents
By ANITA SNOW Associated Press LUKEVILLE, Ariz. (AP) — Gerston Miranda and his wife were among thousands of migrants recently arriving at this…
Continue ReadingSmugglers are bringing migrants to a remote Arizona border crossing, overwhelming US agents
By ANITA SNOW Associated Press LUKEVILLE, Ariz. (AP) — Gerston Miranda and his wife were among thousands of migrants recently arriving at this…
Continue ReadingIsrael ready to act against Houthi rebels if international community fails to, national security adviser says
By Tamar Michaelis and Heather Chen, CNN (CNN) — Israel is prepared to act against efforts by Houthi rebels in Yemen to disrupt shipping in…
Continue ReadingDeath of last surviving Alaskan taken by Japan during WWII rekindles memories of forgotten battle
By MARK THIESSEN Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Gregory Golodoff spent most of his years on a quiet Alaska island, living an ordinary…
Continue ReadingTennessee tornadoes leave at least 6 dead, dozens hurt and more than 35,000 without power
By Nouran Salahieh, Andy Rose, Sarah Dewberry and Chris Boyette CNN (CNN) — Tennessee officials are assessing the damage after tornadoes and…
Continue ReadingWhat is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which is marking its 75th anniversary?
By GEIR MOULSON Associated Press Seventy-five years ago on Sunday, the U.N. General Assembly approved the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at a…
Continue ReadingIn inaugural speech, Argentina’s Javier Milei prepares nation for painful shock adjustment
By DAVID BILLER and DÉBORA REY Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — It wasn’t the most uplifting of inaugural addresses. Rather,…
Continue ReadingOklahoma City voters consider 1% sales tax to build a $1 billion arena for NBA’s Thunder
By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma City voters will decide whether to approve a 1% sales tax to fund a new downtown…
Continue ReadingChina is hardening against dissent, rights groups say as they mark International Human Rights Day
By SYLVIA HUI and HUIZHONG WU Associated Press LONDON (AP) — When her husband fled China in 2019 to escape a police crackdown on dissidents, Lu…
Continue ReadingMilitary-themed brewery wants to open in a big Navy town. An ex-SEAL is getting in the way
By BEN FINLEY Associated Press NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A former U.S. Navy SEAL who says he shot Osama bin Laden is at the center of a much different…
Continue ReadingAnthony Davis leads Lakers to NBA In-Season Tournament title, 123-109 over Pacers
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — As Commissioner Adam Silver prepared to hand LeBron James the MVP trophy of the inaugural NBA…
Continue ReadingCows in Rotterdam harbor, seedlings on rafts in India; are floating farms the future?
By MIKE CORDER and MELINA WALLING Associated Press ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) — On the top deck of a three-tiered structure moored near downtown…
Continue ReadingAgriculture gets its day at COP28, but experts see big barriers to cutting emissions
By MELINA WALLING Associated Press This year’s global climate summit in Dubai set aside Sunday to spotlight food and agriculture, a sector that…
Continue ReadingKoehler, Jones lead Weber State over Cal Poly 78-50
By The Associated Press OGDEN, Utah (AP) — Dyson Koehler scored 17 points, Dillon Jones had a double-double and Weber State overpowered Cal Poly…
Continue ReadingPhilippines says Chinese coast guard used water cannons against its vessels for a second day
By JIM GOMEZ Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Chinese coast guard targeted Philippine vessels with water cannon blasts Sunday and…
Continue ReadingAnthony Davis leads Lakers to NBA In-Season Tournament title, 123-109 over Pacers
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — As Commissioner Adam Silver prepared to hand LeBron James the MVP trophy of the inaugural NBA…
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Palma, Soquel secure first state football titles
PASADENA, Calif. (KION) – At Pasadena City College, two central coast teams made history in their respective counties. Soquel became the first team…
Continue ReadingMallette puts up 19, Pepperdine defeats UC San Diego 68-62
By The Associated Press MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Houston Mallette’s 19 points helped Pepperdine defeat UC San Diego 68-62 on Saturday night.…
Continue ReadingHong Kong holds first council elections under new rules that shut out pro-democracy candidates
By KANIS LEUNG Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — Residents went to the polls in Hong Kong’s first district council elections since an electoral…
Continue ReadingPageau scores in OT as Islanders rally for 3-2 win and hand Kings 1st road loss
By ALLAN KREDA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Jean-Gabriel Pageau scored 13 seconds into overtime and Ilya Sorokin stopped 34 shots as the New…
Continue Reading3 people killed and 1 wounded in shooting at Atlanta apartment building, police say
ATLANTA (AP) — Police in Atlanta say a shooting has killed three people and left one victim wounded. Atlanta Police Department says officers…
Continue ReadingExtinction Rebellion climate activists dye Venice’s Grand Canal green in COP 28 protest
By Barbie Latza Nadeau and Heather Chen, CNN Rome, Italy (CNN) — Climate activist group Extinction Rebellion has claimed responsibility for…
Continue ReadingThioune helps South Dakota secure 78-73 victory over Cal State Bakersfield
By The Associated Press VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — Lahat Thioune had 23 points in South Dakota’s 78-73 win against CSU Bakersfield on Saturday…
Continue ReadingDuSell scores 19 in Fresno State’s 89-56 win over Pacific
By The Associated Press FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Xavier DuSell had 19 points in Fresno State’s 89-56 victory over Pacific on Saturday night.…
Continue ReadingBurton has double-double, Villanova rallies late to beat UCLA 65-56 and end a 3-game losing streak
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tyler Burton scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and Villanova beat UCLA 65-56 on Saturday night to snap a three-game…
Continue Reading Al menos seis muertos confirmados y decenas de heridos por tornados en Tennessee
SofÃa Benavides (CNN) —Â Al menos seis personas murieron en Tennessee debido a tornados y fuertes tormentas que atravesaron el estado este…
Continue ReadingMarciulionis scores 18, Jefferson gets 16, help Saint Mary’s upset No. 13 Colorado State, 64-61
By DENNIS GEORGATOS Associated Press FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Joshua Jefferson scored 16 points including a key 3-pointer down the stretch and…
Continue ReadingLSU QB Jayden Daniels overcomes being out of playoff hunt to win Heisman Trophy with prolific season
BY RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Jayden Daniels was too good to be overlooked. LSU’s dazzling dual-threat…
Continue ReadingWorkshop collapses in southern China, killing 6 and injuring 3
BEIJING (AP) — Authorities in southern China say a workshop built from steel sheets collapsed, killing six people and injuring three others. An…
Continue ReadingAs inaugural In-Season Tournament draws to a close, Adam Silver looks ahead to possible tweaks
LAS VEGAS (AP) — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver seemed more than satisfied by the way the inaugural In-Season Tournament went this season, though…
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