Fallah’s 25 help Oregon State down UC Davis 90-57
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Parsa Fallah scored 25 points as Oregon State beat UC Davis 90-57 on Saturday. Fallah shot 11 of 14 from the field and 3 of…
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‘It just keeps coming and coming’: Heavy lake-effect snow dumps more than 5 feet over parts of Great Lakes region
By Ashley R. Williams, Sarah Dewberry, Zenebou Sylla, Dakin Andone and Amanda Jackson, CNN (CNN) — As biting cold temperatures sweep across a…
Continue ReadingLA Galaxy advance to first MLS Cup in 10 years with 1-0 win over Seattle in Western Conference final
AP Sports Writer CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Dejan Joveljic scored his fifth goal of the playoffs in the 86th minute and the LA Galaxy advanced to the…
Continue ReadingBee ‘rescuer’ in Peruvian capital plies his trade with passion, free of charge
Associated Press LIMA, Peru (AP) — Alfredo Santiago has a unique job in Peru’s capital city of Lima: he’s a bee rescuer. The 35-year-old began…
Continue ReadingLou Carnesecca, Hall of Fame coach who led St. John’s for 24 seasons, dies at 99
AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — In the long and storied history of New York City basketball, nobody wore it quite like Lou Carnesecca. The…
Continue ReadingTrump says he’ll nominate Kash Patel as FBI director to remake the agency. Here’s what happens next
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s stunning announcement that he will nominate Kash Patel as FBI director sets the…
Continue ReadingRomania’s leftists set to top polls in parliamentary election, but far-right populists see big gains
Associated Press BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romania’s Social Democratic Party looks set to win the most votes in Sunday’s parliamentary…
Continue ReadingThe race to refloat the Bayesian superyacht
By Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Rome, Italy (CNN) — More than three months after the $40 million Bayesian superyacht sank off the coast of Sicily,…
Continue ReadingLeft behind in Kenya, children of British soldiers struggle to find their identity
Associated Press NANYUKI, Kenya (AP) — The biracial children of Kenyan women and visiting British soldiers have long lived uncomfortable lives in…
Continue ReadingJapan’s popular Princess Aiko turns 23 with her future as a royal in doubt
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s popular Princess Aiko has turned 23. She’s taking on more official duties even as her future in the…
Continue ReadingDevin Booker scores 27, Suns win 113-105 as Warriors lose their 4th straight game
AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker scored 27 points, Kevin Durant added 21 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Golden State Warriors 113-105 on…
Continue ReadingSenegal demands answers as the West African country commemorates a French colonial massacre
Associated Press THIAROYE-SUR-MER, Senegal (AP) — Biram Senghor regularly pays his respects at a military cemetery in Thiaroye, a fishing village…
Continue ReadingA landmark climate change case will open at the top UN court as island nations fear rising seas
Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The top United Nations court will take up the largest case in its history on Monday, when it opens…
Continue ReadingSimpson’s 21 help Southern Utah knock off Cal State Bakersfield 74-64
CEDAR CITY, Utah (AP) — Jamir Simpson scored 21 points as Southern Utah beat Cal State Bakersfield 74-64 on Saturday night. Simpson shot 5 for 9 (1…
Continue ReadingBlunt scores 25 as Mercyhurst beats Sacramento State 66-60 at Cal Classic
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Bernie Blunt scored 25 points as Mercyhurst beat Sacramento State 66-60 on Saturday night at the Cal Classic. Blunt added…
Continue ReadingSan Diego State edges No. 6 Houston 73-70 in overtime to finish 3rd in Players Era tournament
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Miles Bird scored 18 points and Jared Coleman-Jones added 16 to help San Diego State edge No. 6 Houston 73-70 in…
Continue ReadingWhat to know about Kash Patel, Trump’s pick to lead the FBI
Associated Press Kash Patel has called for radical changes at the FBI and was a fierce and vocal critic of the bureau’s work as it investigated…
Continue ReadingKopitar helps the Kings beat the Senators 5-2 for their season-high 3rd straight win
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anze Kopitar, Trevor Moore and Kevin Fiala each had a goal and an assist, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the…
Continue ReadingPacific downs Cal State Fullerton 64-55
STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — Lamar Washington and Elijah Fisher each had 17 points in Pacific’s 64-55 win against Cal State Fullerton on Saturday…
Continue ReadingRochelin scores 15 points as UC San Diego routs La Verne 109-33
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Justin Rochelin’s 15 points helped UC San Diego defeat La Verne 109-33 on Saturday night. Rochelin shot 6 for 10, including…
Continue ReadingPlastic treaty talks draw to a close with production limits still under debate
Associated Press BUSAN, South Korea (AP) — Negotiations on a treaty to end plastic pollution are drawing to a close as nations continue debating…
Continue ReadingSan Jose State’s volleyball season that ignited debate over gender in sports ends in MW title match
AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — San Jose State’s volleyball team, the subject of a national debate about participation in women’s…
Continue ReadingNo. 5 Notre Dame punches CFP ticket with 2 late interception return TDs to beat USC 49-35
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Notre Dame’s defense was backed up almost to its goal line while protecting a seven-point lead in the…
Continue ReadingNo. 9 SMU beats Cal 38-6. Up next, the ACC title game in Mustangs’ 1st season in the conference
AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Brashard Smith and ninth-ranked SMU never felt they were finished, even when already locked into the Atlantic Coast…
Continue ReadingSan Jose State’s volleyball season that ignited debate over gender in sports ends in MW title match
AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — San Jose State’s volleyball team, the subject of a national debate about participation in women’s…
Continue ReadingSan Jose State’s women’s volleyball season ended by loss to Colorado State in the Mountain West tournament final
LAS VEGAS (AP) — San Jose State’s women’s volleyball season ended by loss to Colorado State in the Mountain West tournament…
Continue ReadingNo. 1 UCLA routs Fresno State 97-41 at Rainbow Wahine Showdown
Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Lauren Betts had 20 points and 12 rebounds to lead No. 1 UCLA to a 97-41 rout of Fresno State on Saturday in the…
Continue ReadingTrump taps Kash Patel for FBI director, an ally who would aid in his effort to upend law enforcement
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate Kash Patel to serve as FBI director, turning to a fierce ally…
Continue ReadingEthan Garbers rallies UCLA to 20-13 victory over Fresno State in season finale
AP Sports Writer PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Despite all the adversity he faced throughout this season and his career, Ethan Garbers was able to have a…
Continue ReadingMiguel Tomley scores 28 to lead Weber State over Pepperdine 68-53 at Arizona Tip-Off
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Miguel Tomley scored 28 points as Weber State beat Pepperdine 68-53 in the Desert Division championship game of the Arizona…
Continue ReadingAdams puts up 21, CSU Northridge defeats Montana State 72-69 in OT
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Marcus Adams Jr. had 21 points in CSU Northridge’s 72-69 overtime win against Montana State on Saturday night. Patrick…
Continue ReadingMichigan, Ohio State players brawl after Wolverines beat No. 2 Buckeyes. Police use pepper spray
AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A fight broke out at midfield after Michigan stunned No. 2 Ohio State 13-10 on Saturday when Wolverines…
Continue ReadingDodgers announce 5-year contract with LHP Blake Snell
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Blake Snell and the Los Angeles Dodgers have finalized a $182 million, five-year contract. The reigning World Series champions…
Continue ReadingHouston firefighters rescue dog stranded on bridge pier in chilly water
HOUSTON (AP) — A dog is reunited with its owner after being rescued from the chilly waters of a Houston bayou. The little dog was spotted Friday…
Continue ReadingMother of Israeli-American hostage ‘shaken’ by Hamas video of her son begging Netanyahu and Trump for deal
By Jennifer Hauser and Lauren Izso (CNN) — The mother of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander says she has been assured by Prime Minister…
Continue ReadingJ.K. Dobbins and Alohi Gilman are placed on injured reserve by Chargers
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — J.K. Dobbins will miss at least the next four games after the Los Angeles Chargers placed the running back on injured…
Continue ReadingWomen are playing key roles in protests across South Asia. The backlash they face is often heavily gendered
By Esha Mitra, CNN New Delhi (CNN) — After the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at a hospital and medical college in West Bengal in August,…
Continue ReadingBills activate linebacker Matt Milano ahead of their game against 49ers
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills activated Matt Milano from injured reserve on Saturday, putting the starting linebacker in position to…
Continue ReadingGreek city of Thessaloniki gets new metro system with driverless trains after years of delays
Associated Press THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — The metro system in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki has opened featuring driverless trains.…
Continue ReadingMichigan upsets No. 2 Ohio State 13-10 for Wolverines’ 4th straight win over bitter rival
AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Dominic Zvada kicked a 21-yard field goal with 45 seconds left and Michigan stunned No. 2 Ohio State 13-10,…
Continue ReadingRegional Spanish leader who botched flood response faces another big march demanding his resignation
VALENCIA, Spain (AP) — Tens of thousands of Spaniards have marched in the streets of Valencia a month after devastating floods to demand the…
Continue ReadingStowaway who flew from New York to Paris causes disturbance on return flight, remains in France
By Mark Morales, Rebekah Riess, Amanda Musa and Polo Sandoval, CNN (CNN) — A woman who flew as a stowaway on a Delta Air Lines flight from New…
Continue ReadingNorth Macedonia arrests man suspected of intending to join Russian army and fight in Ukraine
Associated Press SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — North Macedonia’s Interior Ministry says police have arrested a Macedonian national suspected of…
Continue Reading6 people are hurt, 3 critically, after a house explodes in Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Fire officials say a house has exploded in Missouri’s capital city, injuring six people. The explosion happened at…
Continue ReadingCal Bears without 3,000-yard passing QB Fernando Mendoza at No. 9 SMU because of illness
DALLAS (AP) — California starting quarterback Fernando Mendoza was unexpectedly out for the Bears’ regular-season finale Saturday at…
Continue ReadingActivists say Mexican authorities have broken up 2 migrant caravans heading to the US
Associated Press TAPACHULA, Mexico (AP) — Activists say Mexican immigration authorities have broken up two small migrant caravans headed to the…
Continue ReadingTrump wants pardoned real estate developer Charles Kushner to become US ambassador to France
Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has named pardoned real estate developer Charles Kushner, father of…
Continue ReadingTrump threatens 100% tariff on the BRIC bloc of nations if they act to undermine US dollar
Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday threatened 100% tariffs against a bloc of nine nations if…
Continue ReadingPolice seek assault charges after transgender boy beaten in Massachusetts
GLOUCESTER, Massachusetts (AP) — Police in Massachusetts are seeking to charge three teenagers in connection with an attack on a transgender boy in…
Continue ReadingZelensky wants to ‘work directly’ with Trump on ending Ukraine’s war with Russia
By Hanna Ziady, CNN (CNN) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he wants to work “directly” with US President-elect Donald Trump…
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