Watson lifts Jackson St. over Louisiana-Lafayette 75-70
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Gabe Watson scored 22 points and Jackson State beat Louisiana 75-70. Kobe Julien led the Ragin’ Cajuns with 15 points.
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Franco signs $182-million, 11-year contract with Tampa Bay
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Shortstop Wander Franco and the Tampa Bay Rays have finalized an $182 million, 11-year contract that includes a club option for the 2033 season. The deal could be worth up to $223 million if the club option is exercised and incentives are reached. The contract is the largest financial commitment
Continue Reading Horchler lifts Providence past Saint Peter’s 85-71
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Noah Horchler had 25 points and 11 rebounds as Providence beat Saint Peter’s 85-71. Nate Watson added 23 points for the Friars. Daryl Banks III led the Peacocks with a career-high 26 points.
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At least 3 people dead during first winter storm in UK
LONDON (AP) — At least three people have died in the U.K. after the year’s first winter storm battered parts of the countries with gusts of nearly 100 mph (160 kph). The storm was named Arwen and it hit parts of the north of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland particularly hard late Friday and early
Continue Reading Louisville tops Maryland to win Bahamas Championship
NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Malik Williams had 13 points, 12 rebounds and four steals, Jarrod West scored seven of his nine points in the final five minutes and Louisville beat Maryland 63-55 to win the Bahamas Championship. West gave Louisville the lead for good at 52-49 with a long 3-pointer. He added a layup in
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DPS: Wrong-way driver killed in wreck involving 4 vehicles
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Department of Public Safety says a wrong-way collision on a Phoenix freeway Saturday involved four vehicles and killed the wrong-way driver. The DPS says the crash occurred at about 3 a.m., closing the Loop 101’s eastbound lanes at Interstate 17 for about six hours. According to the DPS, the wrong-way
Continue ReadingFirst lady Jill Biden to unveil the holiday theme and decor for the White House Monday
By Alanne Orjoux and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN First lady Jill Biden will reveal the theme and decor for the White House holiday trimmings on Monday, her office announced. Biden will be joined by a National Guard family in honor of the National Guard’s role in responding to the Covid-19 pandemic, a statement from her office
Continue ReadingThese major chains boomed as small retailers had to close up shop
by Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business Many Americans are shopping small Saturday to support mom-and-pop clothing, toy, furniture, sporting goods, hardware and electronics’ stores. But this year’s Small Business Saturday promotion is unlikely to change the fortunes of independent shops in America, which have diverged dramatically from their larger rivals. Small retailers have been squeezed out
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Muere la reconocida escritora española Almudena Grandes, según confirma el diario El País
Alejandra Ramos Barreda (CNN Español) — La reconocida escritora española Almudena Grandes falleció este sábado, así lo confirmó El País, diario en el cual Grandes se desempeñaba como columnista. Grandes, de 61 años, murió debido a un cáncer que ella mismo dio a conocer a través de una de sus columnas. La autora de “Las
Continue Reading Afghan prime minister defends Taliban’s rule amid crisis
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan’s Taliban prime minister is defending the group’s rule amid a worsening economic crisis. In his first public address since the Taliban took over three months ago, Prime Minister Mohammed Hassan Akhund has told Afghans that the Taliban are not to blame for the economic collapse and growing humanitarian crisis. He
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US Customs officials seize nearly 4,000 bongs at DC airport
By Theresa Waldrop, CNN US Customs and Border Protection officials seized a shipment of almost 4,000 bongs at Washington Dulles International Airport, the agency said. The $56,000 shipment arrived from China on October 2 manifested as “gravity pipes,” the CBP said in a release Wednesday. CBP import specialists “confirmed that the glass bongs violated U.S.
Continue Reading Record-breaker Valieva wins Rostelecom Cup figure skating
SOCHI, Russia (AP) — Kamila Valieva has headed a Russian podium sweep in the women’s competition at the Rostelecom Cup to underline her status as the figure skating favorite for the Olympic gold medal in Beijing. The 15-year-old Valieva landed three quadruple jumps to Ravel’s “Bolero” to score 185.29 points in the free skate for
Continue Reading Watson lifts North Carolina A&T over St. Francis (NY) 73-67
NICEVILLE, Fla. — Marcus Watson had a career-high 28 points as North Carolina A&T topped St. Francis (N.Y.) 73-67 in the Emerald Coast Classic . Patrick Emilien led the Terriers on Saturday with 14 points.
Continue Reading Norwich misses chances in 0-0 draw with Wolverhampton
NORWICH, England (AP) — Norwich has squandered good scoring chances in a 0-0 draw with Wolverhampton in the English Premier League. Saves by goalkeeper José Sá on Teemu Pukki in the 71st minute and Lukas Rupp 10 minutes later salvaged a point for Wolves at Carrow Road. Norwich is stuck in the relegation zone while
Continue ReadingModerate House Republican warns McCarthy over embracing far-right members
By Melanie Zanona and Daniella Diaz, CNN A moderate House Republican is firing off a warning shot at House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy as he caters to his right flank in a quest for the speaker’s gavel. “He’s taking the middle of the conference for granted,” the GOP lawmaker told CNN, speaking on condition of
Continue Reading Defending French champ Lille held by 10-man Nantes to 1-1
LILLE, France (AP) — Lille striker Jonathan David missed a penalty in the French league as the hopes of the defending champion to get back in the race for European spots took a blow after drawing with mid-table Nantes 1-1. Lille extended its winless streak in the league to six games to remain in the
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1 injured in Black Friday shooting at Washington state mall
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Gunshots rang out on Black Friday inside a packed Washington state mall, injuring one person as hundreds of other shoppers hid inside stores. KOMO reports that officers working in the mall saw a small group that got into a dispute and escalated with gunfire. The suspects fled the mall. As of
Continue Reading 1 injured in Black Friday shooting at Washington state mall
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Gunshots rang out on Black Friday inside a packed Washington state mall, injuring one person as hundreds of other shoppers hid inside stores. KOMO reports that officers working in the mall saw a small group that got into a dispute and escalated with gunfire. The suspects fled the mall. As of
Continue Reading Un aterrador accidente en el columpio de un porche la empujó a una gran misión de buena voluntad
Alejandra Ramos Barreda (CNN) — Después de casi perder la vida en un accidente en el columpio de un porche, Lalia Susini está comprometida a ayudar a otros niños heridos y enfermos a superar los obstáculos que enfrentan. La niña de Los Ángeles de 12 años había estado siguiendo una carrera en la actuación y
Continue ReadingLeBron James: Los Angeles Lakers forward fined $15,000 for ‘obscene gesture’ celebration
By John Sinnott, CNN LeBron James’ celebration of Thursday’s overtime victory over the Indiana Pacers has landed the Los Angeles Lakers forward with a fine from the NBA. The $15,000 punishment was handed to James “for making an obscene gesture on the playing court,” said the NBA in a statement on Friday. ‘The incident occurred
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