ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Kirsten Deans scored 12 points with six assists, 10 of 11 Mountaineers scored and No. 22-ranked West Virginia held off a tough challenge from Purdue, 65-57 at the St. Pete Showcase. Purdue, under former Seattle Storm guard and two-time NAIA coach of the year Katie Gearlds, stayed within eight points
Continue ReadingBy Zoe Brown Click here for updates on this story LIBERTY, Missouri (KCTV, KSMO) — A police chase that started in Clinton County on Wednesday ultimately ended when the vehicle crashed into a hotel in Liberty. According to the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office, the chase started after a deputy saw a vehicle with stolen plates.
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By David McKenzie and Ghazi Balkiz, CNN South Africa’s health minister announced Thursday the discovery of a new coronavirus variant that appears to be spreading rapidly in parts of the country. “Initially it looked like some cluster outbreaks, but from yesterday, the indication came from our scientists from the Network of Genomic Surveillance that they
Continue ReadingBy BRENDAN KIRBY Click here for updates on this story SPANISH FORT, Alabama (WALA) — At least two burglars cut a hole in the roof of the Best Buy store in Spanish Fort and stole a large amount of computer equipment with Black Friday just days away, police said Wednesday. Spanish Fort police chief John
Continue Reading COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Larrys Mabiala scored in the 90th minute and the Portland Timbers beat the Colorado Rapids 1-0 on Thursday to advance to the Western Conference final. Portland will face the winner of the game Sunday between Sporting Kansas City and Real Salt Lake. Yimmi Chara’s corner kick was deflected high into
Continue ReadingBy Steve Almasy, CNN Claire, a Scottish deerhound, is a history maker. For the second consecutive year, Claire bested more than 180 breeds of other dogs and won the Best in Show title at the National Dog Show in Philadelphia. It is the first time a defending champion has won the top title two years
Continue Reading EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Houston is trying to extend a 10-game winning streak and win 11 games for the fifth time in program history when it visits UConn on Saturday. The Cougars have secured a spot in the American Athletic Conference championship Game. UConn is trying to beat an FBS opponent for the first
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High winds have finally started to calm down across Southern California. The National Weather Service has left a Red Flag Warning in place for much of the region until 6 p.m. Friday. Local areas included are Desert Hot Springs, the San Gorgonio Pass, and surrounding mountains. KESQ Dry conditions and continued winds could result in
Continue ReadingBy Sonnet Swire, CNN Five US lawmakers arrived in Taiwan on Thursday to meet with government officials, defying Beijing to visit the contested island. “When news of our trip broke yesterday, my office received a blunt message from the Chinese Embassy, telling me to call off the trip,” Rep. Elissa Slotkin, a Michigan Democrat, wrote
Continue Reading By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — When the Detroit Lions punted with 8:30 left against the Chicago Bears, quarterback Jared Goff was already planning what his offense would have to do next. It ended up as a waste of time. Trailing 14-13, the Bears put together an 18-play, 69-yard drive before ending the
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Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Un restaurante con estrella Michelin del norte de Inglaterra, ubicado en un edificio del siglo XIV, ha sufrido importantes daños después de que su tejado de paja se incendiara. El Star Inn de Harome se incendió este miércoles a las 22:13 hora local (17:13 ET), según el Servicio de Bomberos y
Continue Reading PARADISE, Nev. — Mate Colina had a career-high 23 points as Hawaii topped Illinois-Chicago 88-80 in the Las Vegas Classic. Damaria Franklin led the Flames on Thursday with 22 points, six rebounds and three blocks.
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PARADISE, Nev. — Mate Colina had a career-high 23 points as Hawaii topped Illinois-Chicago 88-80 in the Las Vegas Classic. Damaria Franklin led the Flames on Thursday with 22 points, six rebounds and three blocks.
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By DAVID RISING and ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The Solomon Islands prime minister has blamed foreign interference for anti-government protests, arson and looting that have ravaged the capital in recent days following his government’s decision to switch alliances from Taiwan to Beijing. Manasseh Sogavare angered many in 2019, particularly leaders of
Continue Reading ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) — Shaina Pellington hit an off-balance layup at the buzzer to lift No. 9 Arizona past pesky Vanderbilt 48-46 on Thursday in the Virgin Islands Paradise Jam tournament. Sam Thomas had 13 points and Ariyah Copeland 11 points for the Wildcats (5-0), who survived an upset attempt by the
Continue Reading ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) — Shaina Pellington hit an off-balance layup at the buzzer to lift No. 9 Arizona past pesky Vanderbilt 48-46 on Thursday in the Virgin Islands Paradise Jam tournament. Sam Thomas had 13 points and Ariyah Copeland 11 points for the Wildcats (5-0), who survived an upset attempt by the
Continue Reading Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Miles de personas están recaudando dinero en línea para un hombre de Missouri que cumplió 43 años de prisión por un crimen que no cometió. Kevin Strickland, de 62 años, fue exonerado este martes por la mañana después de cumplir décadas en el Centro Correccional del Oeste de Missouri, en Cameron,
Continue ReadingBy Raja Razek, CNN A male with a long gun who was targeting the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Vanderhoof, British Columbia, on Thursday has been taken into custody, authorities said. Police instructed people to shelter in place, lock their doors and refrain from leaving their business or home, according to the RCMP, after reports
Continue Reading MADRID (AP) — Former NBA and Spain player Marc Gasol will play for the club he founded in the second division of Spanish basketball. The 36-year-old Gasol says he will play until the end of the season before deciding whether to retire. Gasol is the owner and president of Girona, which he founded in 2014.
Continue Reading NEW ORLEANS — Rayshon Harrison had 18 points as Presbyterian narrowly beat New Orleans 68-66. Derek St. Hilaire led the Privateers with 21 points.
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