North Korea’s Kim says military should ‘thoroughly annihilate’ US, South Korea if provoked
By HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his military should “thoroughly annihilate”…
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Mother wanted for killing 2 of her children arrested in the United Kingdom, police say
By Melissa Alonso and Christine Sever, CNN (CNN) — A Colorado mother suspected of killing two of her children and attempting to kill a…
Continue ReadingStidham uneven in 1st start in place of Wilson as Broncos rely on defense to beat Chargers 16-9
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos got that spark they were looking for with a quarterback switch — from their…
Continue ReadingHayes scores 21 as San Diego defeats NAIA Westcliff 78-65
By The Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — PJ Hayes scored 21 points as San Diego beat NAIA Westcliff 78-65 on Sunday night. Hayes shot 7 for 12,…
Continue ReadingGiants’ Tyrod Taylor solid in return to lineup but misses potential winning 2-point conversion
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Many fans were unhappy when New York Giants coach Brian Daboll decided to switch…
Continue ReadingKanaan Carlyle, Spencer Jones lead the way as Stanford stuns No. 4 Arizona 100-82
By NATHAN CANILAO Associated Press STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Freshman guard Kanaan Carlyle scored 25 points, Spencer Jones added 21 points on 8-for-9…
Continue ReadingLakers scratch Cam Reddish, D’Angelo Russell; Pelicans de-activate Trey Murphy III
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Los Angeles Lakers forward Cam Reddish and guard D’Angelo Russell have been scratched from Sunday night’s game in…
Continue Reading4 people killed in Michigan house explosion
WXYZ By Paradise Afshar, CNN (CNN) — Four people were killed and two others injured when a house exploded in Michigan Saturday, officials told…
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Brock Purdy bounces back, 49ers clinch the NFC’s top seed by beating the Commanders 27-10
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Minutes after rolling to a 27-10 victory at Washington, the San Francisco 49ers watched the…
Continue Reading49ers’ Christian McCaffrey has possible calf strain, but the team hopes it’s ‘not too bad’
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Christian McCaffrey left the San Francisco 49ers’ win at Washington on Sunday with a…
Continue ReadingA tantalizing Rose Bowl matchup pits Saban’s Alabama against Harbaugh’s Michigan in the CFP
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — In a sport long defined by its coaching giants, Nick Saban and Jim Harbaugh are among the…
Continue ReadingKyren Williams runs for 3 TDs as Rams beat Giants 26-25 and clinch playoff berth with Seahawks loss
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writrer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams returned to the postseason after a year’s absence with a…
Continue ReadingMore than 350 migrants flown from Texas to Rockford before being escorted to Chicago
By Sarah Dewberry, CNN (CNN) — A plane with more than 350 asylum-seekers onboard arrived early Sunday morning at an airport near Chicago…
Continue ReadingMan dies after shark encounter in Hawaii, police say
By Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — A man died Saturday morning in Hawaii after sustaining “injuries from a shark encounter” off the coast of…
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California law banning most firearms in public is taking effect as the legal fight over it continues
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California law that bans people from carrying firearms in most public places will take effect on New Year’s Day, even as…
Continue Reading‘Wonka’ ends the year No. 1 at the box office, 2023 sales reach $9 billion in post-pandemic best
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Hollywood closed out an up and down 2023 with “Wonka” regaining No. 1 at the box office, strong…
Continue ReadingShecky Greene, legendary standup comic, improv master and lord of Las Vegas, dies at 97
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shecky Greene, the gifted comic and master improviser who became the consummate Las…
Continue ReadingDanish Queen Margrethe announces surprise abdication after 52 years on the throne
By AnneClaire Stapleton, CNN (CNN) — In a surprise move Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II has announced she will abdicate her role early in 2024,…
Continue ReadingHowell’s interception-filled season continues with two more in Washington’s loss to San Francisco
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — After thinking he lost his job as the Washington Commanders’ starting quarterback, Sam…
Continue ReadingNavalny sends ‘Arctic hugs and polar greetings’ from Siberian prison in New Year’s Eve message
By Radina Gigova and Darya Tarasova, CNN (CNN) — Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny says he doesn’t feel lonely and is in a…
Continue Reading4 people killed in Michigan house explosion
By Paradise Afshar, CNN (CNN) — Four people were killed and two others injured when a house exploded in Michigan Saturday, officials told CNN.…
Continue ReadingHow to watch Michigan vs. Alabama in Rose Bowl: Start time, channel, livestream
By The Associated Press Two of college football’s most storied programs face off when No. 1 seed Michigan and No. 4 seed Alabama meet in the…
Continue ReadingStart your week smart: New laws, Russia retaliates, Colorado mother, special counsel, California waves
By Andrew Torgan and Daniel Wine, CNN (CNN) — Welcome to the final Sunday — and the final 5 Things — of the year! Before we ring in 2024,…
Continue ReadingRussia retaliates against Ukraine after 24 killed in border city
By Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — Russia said it launched retaliatory strikes on military sites and “foreign mercenaries” in Kharkiv after…
Continue ReadingFollow the New Year around the world
By Zoe Sottile and Kendall Trammell, CNN (CNN) — When the ball drops in New York City’s Times Square to ring in the start of 2024, it’ll…
Continue Reading24 things to look forward to in 2024
By AJ Willingham, CNN (CNN) — Hope springs eternal, and for many of us, 2024 is a new dawn. We may have limited time before the bloom of the…
Continue ReadingCountdown to freedom: The significance of New Year’s Eve ‘watch night’ services for Black Americans
By Chandelis Duster, CNN (CNN) — Adrienne Keeler remembers struggling to stay awake in church on New Year’s Eve as a child while her family…
Continue ReadingGermany and France beef up security ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations
By Sophie Tanno and Xiaofei Xu, CNN (CNN) — France and Germany have ramped up security ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations following…
Continue ReadingBrewton scores 17 as CSU Fullerton defeats Hawaii 63-61 in OT
By The Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Dominic Brewton had 17 points in CSU Fullerton’s 63-61 overtime victory against Hawaii on Saturday…
Continue ReadingMcDavid shines in 600th game with a goal and assist, Oilers beat Kings 3-2 in shootout
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist, Derek Ryan scored in the fourth round of a shootout…
Continue ReadingTyler Bilodeau scores 27, Jordan Pope adds 20; Oregon St. beats USC 86-70
GARY HOROWITZ The Associated Press CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Tyler Bilodeau scored a career-high 27 points and Jordan Pope added 20 to lead host…
Continue ReadingCarpenter puts up 20 in New Mexico State’s 66-61 win over Cal Baptist
By The Associated Press LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Robert Carpenter had 20 points in New Mexico State’s 66-61 victory against Cal Baptist on…
Continue ReadingHohn scores 18, UC Irvine downs CSU Bakersfield 75-56
By The Associated Press BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — Justin Hohn scored 18 points as UC Irvine beat CSU Bakersfield 75-56 on Saturday night. Hohn was…
Continue ReadingLeBron James questions NBA’s replay center after late-game shot ruled a 2-pointer
By BRIAN HALL Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — LeBron James thought he added to his legacy with another big shot on his 39th birthday. The…
Continue ReadingLucas’ 22 help Nevada take down D-II Fresno Pacific 92-59
By The Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — Jarod Lucas scored 22 points as Nevada beat Division II Fresno Pacific 92-59 on Saturday. Lucas shot 8…
Continue ReadingHousley’s 22 help Southern Utah beat NAIA Antelope Valley 95-78
By The Associated Press CEDAR CITY, Utah (AP) — Braden Housley scored 22 points as Southern Utah beat NAIA Antelope Valley 95-78 on Saturday night.…
Continue ReadingLos Angeles County sheriff releases video of fatal shooting of woman who reported domestic violence
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department released body camera footage on Friday night showing a fatal shooting of a…
Continue ReadingLuka Doncic returns to score 39 points in Mavericks’ 132-122 victory over Warriors
By BEN ROSS Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 25 of his 39 points in the second half in his return to the lineup and the…
Continue ReadingEdwards scores 31, Timberwolves hold on to beat the Lakers 108-106 on LeBron’s 39th birthday
By BRIAN HALL Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — LeBron James woke up sick on his 39th birthday, unsure if he’d be able to help the Los…
Continue ReadingUC Riverside earns 79-77 victory against UCSB
By The Associated Press RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Barrington Hargress scored 26 points as UC Riverside beat UC Santa Barbara 79-77 on Saturday…
Continue ReadingNorth Korea says it will no longer seek reunification with South Korea, will launch new spy satellites in 2024
By Heather Chen and Yoonjung Seo, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — North Korea will no longer seek reconciliation and reunification with South…
Continue ReadingLondynn Jones leads No. 2 UCLA to 71-64 win over No. 6 USC despite 27 points from JuJu Watkins
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cori Close went with one of the more challenging nonconference schedules so that UCLA would be…
Continue ReadingWolf puts up 23 in Yale’s 66-58 win against Santa Clara
By The Associated Press SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Danny Wolf’s 23 points helped Yale defeat Santa Clara 66-58 on Saturday night. Wolf had 13…
Continue Reading16-year-old flying solo on Frontier Airlines ends up in Puerto Rico instead of Ohio
By Sarah Dewberry, CNN (CNN) — A Florida teenager traveling alone was meant to fly to his mother in Ohio on a Frontier Airlines flight, but…
Continue ReadingHigh surf advisories remain in some parts of California, as ocean conditions begin to calm
By RICHARD VOGEL and SOPHIE AUSTIN Associated Press/Report for America VENTURA, Calif. (AP) — Southern California’s Ventura County issued a…
Continue ReadingPepper’s 25 lead UC Davis past Cal Poly 71-46
DAVIS, Calif. (AP) — Elijah Pepper had 25 points in UC Davis’ 71-46 win against Cal Poly on Saturday night. Pepper also had six rebounds for…
Continue ReadingAppeals court allows California law to go into effect, restricting concealed carry in public places
By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — A US appeals court Saturday paved the way for a California law banning the concealed carry of firearms in…
Continue ReadingPrice puts up 25, Eastern Washington beats Sacramento State 87-61
CHENEY, Wash. (AP) — Ethan Price’s 25 points helped Eastern Washington defeat Sacramento State 87-61 on Saturday night. Price shot 8 for 12…
Continue ReadingMogbo’s 16 lead San Francisco past Mississippi Valley State 92-42
By The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jonathan Mogbo scored 16 points as San Francisco beat Mississippi Valley State 92-42 on Saturday…
Continue ReadingCSU Northridge wins 84-68 against Long Beach State
LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Dionte Bostick had 21 points in CSU Northridge’s 84-68 victory against Long Beach State on Saturday night. Bostick…
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