CNN, WDIV By Jason Hanna, Amir Vera, Adrienne Broaddus and Shimon Prokupecz, CNN The terror at Michigan’s Oxford High School that left four dead started with gunfire, yelling and an urgent message on a loudspeaker. Then frightened students barricaded doors, phoned for help and picked up anything they could grab in case they needed to
Continue Reading
By LEE KEATH Associated Press HERAT, Afghanistan (AP) — While most high school girls in Afghanistan are forbidden to attend class by the Taliban rulers, one major exception is in the western province of Herat. For weeks, girls there have been attending high school classes, thanks to a unique effort by teachers and parents to
Continue Reading By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — As the U.S. Supreme Court heard a Mississippi case that could topple abortion rights nationwide, the state’s only abortion clinic was busier than ever. Volunteers were escorting patients into the clinic Wednesday while protesters outside beseeched women not to end their pregnancies. The Supreme Court
Continue Reading
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Right-handed reliever Daniel Hudson has returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers on a one-year contract. Hudson pitched in 40 games for Los Angeles in 2018. The 34-year-old veteran started last season with Washington before going to San Diego in a trade on July 30. He went a combined 5-3 with a
Continue Reading
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Right-handed reliever Daniel Hudson has returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers on a one-year contract. Hudson pitched in 40 games for Los Angeles in 2018. The 34-year-old veteran started last season with Washington before going to San Diego in a trade on July 30. He went a combined 5-3 with a
Continue Reading
By Kara Fox, CNN Business Growth in renewable energy is set to hit an all-time record this year, but is still falling “well short” of what is necessary to slash planet-warming emissions, according to the International Energy Agency. The energy watchdog estimates that around 290 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity came online around the
Continue Reading
By NICK PERRY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Fiji has welcomed back its first tourists in more than 600 days after pushing ahead with reopening plans despite the threat posed by the newly detected omicron variant of the coronavirus. The Pacific nation is famed for its idyllic white-sand beaches and relaxed, welcoming attitude.
Continue Reading By NICK PERRY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Fiji has welcomed back its first tourists in more than 600 days after pushing ahead with reopening plans despite the threat posed by the newly detected omicron variant of the coronavirus. The Pacific nation is famed for its idyllic white-sand beaches and relaxed, welcoming attitude.
Continue Reading By STEVE OVERBEY Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Ryan O’Reilly scored the lone goal in a shootout and goalie Jordan Binnington rebounded from a rough start to lift the St. Louis Blues to a 4-3 comeback win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. St. Louis erased an early three-goal deficit and has won its last
Continue Reading By RYAN KRYSKA and MIKE HOUSEHOLDER Associated Press OXFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Authorities say a 15-year-old sophomore opened fire at his Michigan high school, killing three students, including a 16-year-old boy who died in a deputy’s patrol car on the way to a hospital. Eight other people were wounded, some critically. Oakland County Sheriff
Continue Reading RENO, Nev. (AP) — Grant Sherfield had 24 points and 10 assists as Nevada topped Pepperdine 79-66. Desmond Cambridge Jr. added 21 points for the Wolf Pack. Mike Mitchell Jr. led the Waves on Tuesday night with 12 points.
Continue Reading RENO, Nev. (AP) — Grant Sherfield had 24 points and 10 assists as Nevada topped Pepperdine 79-66. Desmond Cambridge Jr. added 21 points for the Wolf Pack. Mike Mitchell Jr. led the Waves on Tuesday night with 12 points.
Continue Reading RENO, Nev. (AP) — Grant Sherfield had 24 points and 10 assists as Nevada topped Pepperdine 79-66. Desmond Cambridge Jr. added 21 points for the Wolf Pack. Mike Mitchell Jr. led the Waves on Tuesday night with 12 points.
Continue Reading By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — CJ McCollum scored 28 points and the Portland Trail Blazers handed the Detroit Pistons their seventh straight loss with a 110-92 victory on Tuesday night. Ben McLemore, who had played in just six previous games for the Blazers this season, had 17 points off
Continue Reading By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Anthony Davis scored 25 points, Russell Westbrook added 23 and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame the absence of LeBron James to beat the Sacramento Kings 117-92. The Lakers sent James home earlier in the day after he was placed in the NBA’s health and safety
Continue Reading By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Anthony Davis scored 25 points, Russell Westbrook added 23 and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame the absence of LeBron James to beat the Sacramento Kings 117-92. The Lakers sent James home earlier in the day after he was placed in the NBA’s health and safety
Continue Reading By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Deandre Ayton scored 24 points, Chris Paul added 15 points and 11 assists, and the Phoenix Suns tied a franchise record of 17 straight wins by beating the Golden State Warriors 104-96 on Tuesday night in an early showdown between the NBA’s top teams. The Suns
Continue Reading By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Deandre Ayton scored 24 points, Chris Paul added 15 points and 11 assists, and the Phoenix Suns tied a franchise record of 17 straight wins by beating the Golden State Warriors 104-96 on Tuesday night in an early showdown between the NBA’s top teams. The Suns
Continue Reading By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Deandre Ayton scored 24 points, Chris Paul added 15 points and 11 assists, and the Phoenix Suns tied a franchise record of 17 straight wins by beating the Golden State Warriors 104-96 on Tuesday night in an early showdown between the NBA’s top teams. The Suns
Continue Reading SEATTLE (AP) — AL Cy Young Award winner Robbie Ray and the Seattle Mariners have finalized their $115 million, five-year contract. Ray is coming off the best season of his career with the Toronto Blue Jays, going 13-7 with a 2.84 ERA and 248 strikeouts in 193 1/3 innings. A left-handed power pitcher, he topped
Continue Reading