Wildfire threat continues in much of the US Northeast as dry conditions persist
Associated Press Firefighters in New York said Sunday that a voluntary evacuation overnight helped them protect more than 160 homes from a stubborn…
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Coleman’s 21 lead Nevada over Santa Clara 85-59
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Tre Coleman scored 21 points as Nevada beat Santa Clara 85-59 on Saturday. Coleman shot 6 of 7 from the field, including 3 for 3…
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Trump’s defense secretary nominee paid accuser but denies sexual assault, attorney says
By Kaanita Iyer, Zachary Cohen and Kaitlan Collins, CNN (CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump’s defense secretary pick, Pete Hegseth, paid a…
Continue ReadingFox scores 49 points one day after franchise-record performance to lead Kings over Jazz 121-117
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — After scoring 60 points in a losing effort the night before, De’Aaron Fox had 49 to lead the…
Continue ReadingStephenson’s 17 lead Cal State Bakersfield over Fresno State 74-56
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — Corey Stephenson’s 17 points helped Cal State Bakersfield defeat Fresno State 74-56 on Saturday. Stephenson also…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco wins 82-37 over Chicago State
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Tyrone Riley IV scored 28 points as San Francisco beat Chicago State 82-37 on Saturday. Riley had three steals for the Dons…
Continue ReadingThe UK thinks weight loss drugs could ease unemployment. Experts say that’s a fantasy
By Lauren Kent, CNN London (CNN) — Weight loss drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic have been hailed worldwide as revolutionary for medicine. In…
Continue ReadingRussia grinds deeper into Ukraine after 1,000 days of grueling war
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — When Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine in February 2022, the conventional wisdom was that the capital, Kyiv,…
Continue ReadingHow a viral, duct-taped banana came to be worth $1 million
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Walk into any supermarket and you can generally buy a banana for less than $1. But a banana duct-taped to a wall?…
Continue ReadingArington scores 21 as Seattle U defeats UCSD 84-71
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Maleek Arington scored 21 points as Seattle beat UC San Diego 84-71 on Saturday. Arington had six assists for the Redhawks (1-3).…
Continue ReadingTillis scores 25, UC Irvine defeats Pepperdine 80-62
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Devin Tillis scored 25 points as UC Irvine beat Pepperdine 80-62 on Saturday. Tillis added 11 rebounds for the Anteaters…
Continue ReadingTexas A&M to mark 25th anniversary of campus bonfire collapse that killed 12
Associated Press The first, ominous sounds came from deep within the massive stack of logs in the darkest hours of the Texas night. Witnesses…
Continue ReadingA third November storm, Sara, serves notice that a busy hurricane season isn’t over yet
Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Tropical Storm Sara is the third named storm to emerge this November, serving up a reminder that the Atlantic…
Continue ReadingSalmon return to lay eggs in historic habitat after largest dam removal project in US history
Associated Press A giant female Chinook salmon flips on her side in the shallow water and wriggles wildly, using her tail to carve out a nest in the…
Continue ReadingSalmon return to lay eggs in historic habitat after largest dam removal project in US history
Associated Press A giant female Chinook salmon flips on her side in the shallow water and wriggles wildly, using her tail to carve out a nest in the…
Continue ReadingTea is a way of life in Azerbaijan and center stage at COP29. But it’s not immune to climate change
Associated Press BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — As Azerbaijan introduces its vibrant tea culture to COP29 attendees, scientists are studying how to save…
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WBD to settle NBA broadcast rights suit, move ‘Inside the NBA’ to ESPN and ABC
By Liam Reilly, CNN New York (CNN) — Warner Bros. Discovery will settle its lawsuit against the NBA and announce it has struck a deal with…
Continue ReadingOhio offers a new way to use public money for Christian schools. Opponents say it’s unconstitutional
Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Around the country, advocates for Christian education have been finding legal ways to tap taxpayer money…
Continue ReadingAs talks in Baku cross the halfway point, nations are no closer to a goal on cash for climate action
Associated Press BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Distractions were bigger than deals in the first week of United Nations climate talks, leaving a lot to be…
Continue ReadingThe ‘super year’ of elections has been super bad for incumbents as voters punish them in droves
Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Whether on the left or the right, regardless of how long they’ve been in power, sitting governments around the…
Continue ReadingFrom the Amazon rainforest, Biden declares nobody can reverse US progress on clean energy
Associated Press MANAUS, Brazil (AP) — Speaking from the Amazon rainforest, President Joe Biden declared Sunday that there’s no going back in…
Continue ReadingTommy Mellott, McCade O’Reilly rally unbeaten Montana State over UC Davis 30-28 for Big Sky title
DAVIS, Calif. (AP) — Tommy Mellott threw two touchdown passes in a 30-point run by Montana State, but the Bobcats needed an interception from…
Continue ReadingVictoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark is crowned the 73rd Miss Universe
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark has been crowned Miss Universe. Kjaer, an animal protection advocate who works in the diamond…
Continue ReadingDenmark’s Victoria Kjær Theilvig wins Miss Universe 2024
By Jessie Yeung and Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark has been crowned Miss Universe 2024, becoming the first Dane…
Continue ReadingGibson Jimerson and Isaiah Swope both score 23 as Saint Louis holds off Loyola Marymount 77-71
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Gibson Jimerson and Isaiah Swope scored 23 points apiece to help Saint Louis defeat Loyola Marymount 77-71 on Saturday night.…
Continue ReadingScotty Washington scores 27 to lead Cal State Northridge over Sacramento State 79-69
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Scotty Washington scored 27 points as Cal State Northridge beat Sacramento State 79-69 on Saturday night. Washington shot…
Continue Reading‘Inside the NBA’ will air on ESPN and ABC as part of settlement between WBD and NBA, AP sources say
AP Sports Writer “Inside the NBA” will appear on ESPN and ABC beginning next season as part of a settlement between Warner Bros. Discovery and…
Continue Reading‘Inside the NBA’ will air on ESPN and ABC as part of settlement between WBD and NBA, AP sources say
AP Sports Writer “Inside the NBA” will appear on ESPN and ABC beginning next season as part of a settlement between Warner Bros. Discovery and…
Continue ReadingLatest typhoon lashes the Philippines, causing tidal surges and displacing massive numbers of people
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A powerful typhoon wrecked houses, caused towering tidal surges and forced hundreds of thousands of…
Continue ReadingAshton Jeanty runs for 159 yards and 3 TDs as No. 13 Boise State beats San Jose State 42-21
Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Ashton Jeanty ran for 159 yards and three touchdowns to set a school record for yards rushing in a season,…
Continue ReadingJeannot scores in return from suspension, Kings roll to 4-1 win over Red Wings
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mikey Anderson and Tanner Jeannot scored 22 seconds apart in the first period, Adrian Kempe scored twice in the…
Continue ReadingAnthony Davis has 31 points and 14 rebounds to lead Lakers past the Pelicans 104-99
AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Anthony Davis had 31 points and 14 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to five…
Continue ReadingMalkin scores shootout winner to help Penguins top Sharks 4-3
Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin scored the deciding goal in the shootout and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3…
Continue ReadingCal Poly rides Akins’ arm and Serna’s foot en route to 26-23 win over Sacramento State
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Jackson Akins threw for 305 yards and two touchdowns and Noah Serna made all four of his field goal attempts…
Continue ReadingSergent throws 6 TD passes as San Diego routs Stetson 45-6 in Pioneer League battle
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Grant Sergent threw six touchdown passes, five in the first half, and San Diego rolled to a 45-6 win over Stetson Saturday. San…
Continue ReadingPark regulars in New Delhi’s Lodhi Garden say toxic pollution levels won’t force them out
Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — For many in New Delhi, one of the world’s most polluted cities, Lodhi Garden is an escape in the heart of…
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Bela Karolyi, the polarizing coach who helped launch gymnasts to Olympic stardom, dies at 82
By Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — Bela Karolyi, the legendary and controversial Romanian American gymnastics coach who helped lead Mary Lou Retton,…
Continue ReadingRapp scores 18 in Portland’s 63-61 victory over Long Beach State
LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Austin Rapp scored 18 points as Portland beat Long Beach State 63-61 on Saturday night. Rapp shot 5 for 10 (5 for 8 from…
Continue ReadingBela Karolyi, coach of Olympic champion gymnasts who was criticized after Nassar scandal, dies at 82
AP National Writer Bela Karolyi, the charismatic if polarizing gymnastics coach who turned young women into champions and the United States into an…
Continue ReadingDuterte returns as Philippines’ political clans wage ‘a fight to the death’
By Kathleen Magramo, CNN (CNN) — A foul-mouthed former Philippine president who jailed political rivals, insulted the pope and claims to have…
Continue ReadingStanford beats No. 22 Louisville 38-35 on walk-off field goal
Associated Press STANFORD, Calif (AP) — Emmet Kenney made a career-long 52-yard field goal as time expired to give Stanford a 38-35 victory over…
Continue ReadingJayden Maiava passes for 3 TDs, runs for another in debut start to lead USC past Nebraska, 28-20
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jayden Maiava passed for 259 yards and three touchdowns and ran for another score in his first start for…
Continue ReadingLetang misses Penguins game against San Jose with illness, Pickering and Ponomarev make debuts
Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Penguins defenseman Kris Letang missed Saturday night’s game against San Jose with an illness. Letang missed…
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¿Quién es Daniela Toloza, la representante de Colombia en Miss Universo 2024?
Andrea Gomez (CNN Español) — Daniela Toloza es la encargada de representar a Colombia en Miss Universo 2024, el certamen de belleza global…
Continue ReadingPassing leader McCord keeps Syracuse on the ground as Orange grinds out a 33-25 win over Cal
Associated Press BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Syracuse picked off a pair of Fernando Mendoza passes and completely stifled California’s offense…
Continue Reading Trump is determined to see Gaetz confirmed as AG despite controversies
By Kristen Holmes, Lauren Fox, Pamela Brown, Jamie Gangel and Steve Contorno, CNN (CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump is pressing forward with…
Continue Reading‘The Bear’ has a mirror image: Chicago crowns lookalike winner for show’s star Jeremy Allen White
CHICAGO (AP) — “The Bear” has a mirror image. More than 50 contestants turned out Saturday in a Chicago park to compete in a lookalike contest…
Continue ReadingGriffin’s 15 lead Idaho State past San Diego 78-66
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Isaiah Griffin scored 15 points as Idaho State beat San Diego 78-66 on Saturday night. Griffin also had six rebounds for the…
Continue ReadingMountain West Conference determines there’s insufficient evidence in volleyball Title IX complaint
AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Mountain West Conference has concluded there was insufficient evidence to determine misconduct between…
Continue ReadingMountain West Conference determines there’s insufficient evidence in volleyball Title IX complaint
AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Mountain West Conference has concluded there was insufficient evidence to determine misconduct between…
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