Ajayi’s double-double sparks Pepperdine past Loyola Marymount 72-63
By The Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Ajayi scored 17 points and grabbed 13 rebounds as Pepperdine beat Loyola Marymount 72-63 on…
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Al-Shabab claims attack in Somali capital that kills 4 Emirati troops and 1 Bahraini officer
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The al-Qaida-linked militant group al-Shabab has claimed an attack that killed…
Continue ReadingHungary’s president resigns amid uproar over child sex abuse case pardon
By Heather Chen and Pierre Meilhan, CNN (CNN) — Hungarian President Katalin Novak has announced that she is resigning from office following…
Continue ReadingStephen Curry hits 3-pointer with 0.7 seconds left, Warriors beat Suns 113-112
By ERIC HE Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — As soon as Bradley Beal lunged for the steal to try to keep the ball from Stephen Curry with 3.3…
Continue ReadingThey call her the muse of Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival. She insists she’s a missionary
By DAVID BILLER Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Raquel Potí has become the preeminent face of Rio’s Carnival street parties, and is a…
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Detienen a la presidenta de la ONG venezolana Control Ciudadano, Rocío San Miguel
Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — El Ministerio Público de Venezuela confirmó este domingo la detención de Rocío del Carmen San…
Continue ReadingMahaney scores 19 as Saint Mary’s takes down Portland 76-51
By The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Aidan Mahaney had 19 points to help Saint Mary’s beat Portland 76-51 on Saturday night. Mahaney…
Continue ReadingFirst lady questions whether special counsel referenced son’s death to score political points
By COLLEEN LONG Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — First lady Jill Biden said in an email to campaign donors that she didn’t know what…
Continue ReadingUC Riverside wins 88-78 against UC Irvine
By The Associated Press RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Benjamin Griscti’s 26 points helped UC Riverside defeat UC Irvine 88-78 on Saturday night.…
Continue Reading Las medallas olímpicas de París 2024 tendrán hierro de la Torre Eiffel
Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN) — Las medallas de los Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024 no solo se inspiraron en la Torre Eiffel: cada una…
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Caltrans responding to additional rockslide on Highway 1 in Big Sur, convoys for locals and supplies to start
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Caltrans District 5 said crews are responding to another landslide that happened late Friday on Highway 1 just…
Continue ReadingDexter Scott King remembered during memorial as keeper of his father Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream
By MARK THIESSEN Associated Press Dexter Scott King, the late son of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, was remembered Saturday as…
Continue ReadingRussian forces push into Ukraine’s Avdiivka, piling pressure on new army chief
By Andrew Carey and Maria Kostenko, CNN (CNN) — As the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches, and with a…
Continue ReadingTrump says he once told a NATO ally to pay its share or he’d ‘encourage’ Russia to do what it wanted
By JILL COLVIN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump said that, as president, he warned NATO allies that he “would encourage” Russia…
Continue ReadingJones scores 26 as Long Beach State defeats Cal Poly 77-68
By The Associated Press LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Jadon Jones had 26 points in Long Beach State’s 77-68 win against Cal Poly on Saturday…
Continue ReadingDexter Scott King remembered during memorial as keeper of his father Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream
By MARK THIESSEN Associated Press Dexter Scott King, the late son of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, was remembered Saturday as…
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Fact check: Debunking five false Trump claims about NATO
CNN By Daniel Dale, CNN Washington (CNN) — For a third straight presidential election campaign, former President Donald Trump is being serially…
Continue ReadingPresident Joe Biden to travel to East Palestine next week, a year after derailment
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will travel to East Palestine, Ohio, about a year after a Norfolk Southern train derailed there and spilled a…
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Flower shops prepare for busy Valentine’s Day on the Central Coast
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- With Valentine’s Day on its way, local businesses such as Magda’s Flowers, are preparing for the big day on February…
Continue ReadingUCLA holds on to beat Cal 61-60 as Bruins continue their Pac-12 climb
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Adem Bona scored 13 points and Dylan Andrews and Lazar Stefanovic each scored 12 and UCLA won its fifth straight holding…
Continue Reading Arab American community leaders postpone meeting with Harris amid concerns, sources say
By Priscilla Alvarez and Khalil Abdallah, CNN (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris’ plans to meet with members of the Arab American community…
Continue ReadingFrom SpongeBob to TikTok, leagues and broadcasters using many methods to attract, retain young fans
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer There were plenty of critics when CBS announced four years ago that it would produce a kids-centric broadcast of an NFL…
Continue ReadingFrom SpongeBob to TikTok, leagues and broadcasters using many methods to attract, retain young fans
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer There were plenty of critics when CBS announced four years ago that it would produce a kids-centric broadcast of an NFL…
Continue Reading Trump says he would encourage Russia to ‘do whatever the hell they want’ to any NATO country that doesn’t pay enough
By Kate Sullivan, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump on Saturday said he would encourage Russia to do “whatever the hell they want”…
Continue ReadingAncient Xi’an was once a key starting point for Silk Road journeys. It also hosts one of China’s most stunning lantern shows
By Chris Lau, CNN (CNN) — Located in north-central China, the ancient city of Xi’an has long been famous for its 2,000-year-old Terracotta…
Continue ReadingSearles scores 33 as Utah Tech knocks off Cal Baptist 85-78
By The Associated Press ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — Jaylen Searles’ 33 points led Utah Tech past California Baptist 85-78 on Saturday night.…
Continue ReadingNew Mexico budget bill would found literacy institute, propel housing construction and conservation
By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s strategy for spending and investing a multibillion-dollar annual surplus linked…
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Teen accused in Times Square shooting charged as an adult, described as ‘extreme flight risk,’ authorities say
By Rob Frehse, Mark Morales, Nic F. Anderson, Samantha Beech and John Miller, CNN (CNN) — A 15-year-old has been arrested and charged as an…
Continue ReadingKaylynne Truong scores 13, No. 19 Gonzaga women use strong first half to sink Loyola Marymount 71-47
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Kaylynne Truong scored 13 points with eight assists and No. 19 Gonzaga used a strong start to race past Loyola Marymount…
Continue ReadingCal State Bakersfield earns 73-71 victory against Cal State Fullerton
By The Associated Press BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — Modestas Kancleris and Kaleb Higgins each scored 13 points and Cal State Bakersfield defeated…
Continue ReadingHow Indonesia’s future is in the hands of young voters, in 5 charts
By Rachel Wilson and Rosa de Acosta, CNN (CNN) — More than 200 million voters are expected to head to the polls Wednesday to choose…
Continue ReadingDoesn’t Get Much Better!
A winning forecast this super bowl weekend with calmer, dryer, and warmer conditions, and will be sticking around through the majority of next week.…
Continue ReadingSouthwest winter storm moves into New Mexico; up to foot of snow possible in northeast mountains
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A series of slow-moving winter storms that wreaked havoc in Southern California and left 3 feet (91 centimeters) of snow in…
Continue ReadingSouthwest winter storm moves into New Mexico; up to foot of snow possible in northeast mountains
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A series of slow-moving winter storms that wreaked havoc in Southern California and left 3 feet (91 centimeters) of snow in…
Continue ReadingDusell scores 29 as Fresno State knocks off Air Force 68-66
By The Associated Press AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) — Xavier Dusell had 29 points in Fresno State’s 68-66 win over Air Force on Saturday…
Continue Reading Cómo un bolso Dior sacudió la política de Corea del Sur
Valeria Ordóñez Ghio Séul (CNN) — El futuro político de Yoon Suk Yeol pende de un hilo tras su fallido intento de ley marcial este…
Continue ReadingTeen accused of shooting tourist in Times Square charged with attempted murder
NEW YORK (AP) — A 15-year-old accused of shooting a Brazilian tourist in the leg in Times Square Thursday night and then firing at a police officer…
Continue Reading El rey Carlos agradece al público en su primer mensaje desde el diagnóstico de cáncer
Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN) — En sus primeros comentarios públicos desde su diagnóstico de cáncer, el rey Carlos III expresó su gratitud…
Continue Reading Advocates call on Senate to approve amendment giving Afghan evacuees path to legal residency
By Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — As the Senate continues its debate over a national security supplemental funding bill, advocates are calling on…
Continue ReadingChiefs put LG Joe Thuney on IR, activate RB Jerick McKinnon in finalizing Super Bowl roster
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs placed All-Pro left guard Joe Thuney on injured reserve and activated running back Jerick McKinnon on…
Continue ReadingGeorge and Leonard combine for 57 points in rallying Clippers past Pistons 112-106
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul George scored 33 points, Kawhi Leonard added 24 and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied in the…
Continue ReadingKing Charles thanks public in first message since cancer diagnosis
By Mitchell McCluskey and Tara John, CNN (CNN) — In his first public comments since his cancer diagnosis, King Charles III expressed gratitude…
Continue ReadingBaby in Kansas City, Missouri, dies after her mother mistakenly put her in an oven
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — An infant in Missouri died when her mother mistakenly put her down for a nap in an oven. Mariah Thomas of Kansas City is…
Continue ReadingChinese zodiac fortune predictions: What’s in store for the Year of the Dragon
CNN By Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Put away those bunny ears and crank up the heat, it’s time to say goodbye to the Rabbit and…
Continue Reading Trump ramps up attacks on special counsel decision not to charge Biden
By Gregory Krieg and Kate Sullivan, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump on Saturday ramped up his criticism of special counsel Robert…
Continue ReadingCEO of one of Nigeria’s major banks killed in California helicopter crash, director-general of WTO says
BAKER, Calif. (AP) — CEO of one of Nigeria’s major banks killed in California helicopter crash, director-general of WTO…
Continue Reading Opinion: Trump does the impossible. He sinks even lower
CNN Opinion by Dean Obeidallah (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump reminded us again this weekend that there’s no bottom to his…
Continue Reading Un fotógrafo retrata la China rural durante el Año Nuevo Lunar
Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN) — En las imágenes del fotógrafo Zhang Xiao del festival Shehuo, una antigua celebración que todavía se celebra…
Continue ReadingJimmy Van Eaton, an early rock ‘n’ roll drummer who played at Sun Records, dies at 86
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — J.M. “Jimmy” Van Eaton, a pioneering rock ‘n’ roll drummer who played behind the likes of Jerry Lee Lewis and Billy…
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Usher’s path to the Super Bowl: How the ‘hearthrob of R&B’ evolved over a 30-year career
By Antoinette Radford, CNN (CNN) — Usher was 15 years old when he released his first album in 1994. Now, some 30 years later, the R&B…
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