By MARY CLARE JALONICK and LISA MASCARO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Women — and some men — in Congress have been fighting for government child care assistance for almost 80 years. With President Joe Biden’s $1.85 trillion social services package, they are as close as they have ever been to winning. And it’s not
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By MARY CLARE JALONICK and LISA MASCARO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Women — and some men — in Congress have been fighting for government child care assistance for almost 80 years. With President Joe Biden’s $1.85 trillion social services package, they are as close as they have ever been to winning. And it’s not
Continue Reading By HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — An activist group says South Korea has rejected refugee status for four ethnic Chinese people who have been “stateless” since they fled North Korea years ago. In contrast to the status of the ethnic Chinese, North Korean defectors get citizenship and economic assistance in South
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CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Logan Couture’s third-period goal proved to be the winner and the San Jose Sharks beat the Calgary Flames 4-1. Tomas Hertl and Jonathan Dahlen added empty-net goals and Alexander Barabanov also scored for San Jose. Brent Burns had two assists. Sharks goalie Adin Hill stopped 37 shots. Milan Lucic scored for
Continue Reading By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating says a deal to acquire submarines powered by U.S. nuclear technology is aimed at protecting the United States from Chinese nuclear attack and has changed Australia-Sino relations. Keating told the National Press Club on Wednesday that Australia’s current conservative government
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ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — Mark Sears had a career-high 27 points as Ohio defeated Belmont 92-80. Jason Carter added 20 points for the Bobcats. Ben Sheppard led the Bruins with 25 points, tying his career high.
Continue Reading YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — Kurtis Rourke threw three touchdown passes, Ohio gained 265 yards on the ground, and the Bobcats defeated Eastern Michigan 34-26. Rourke, who was 9-of-17 passing for 230 yards, had 32 fewer completions than his counterpart, Ben Bryant of Eastern Michigan. Bryant completed 41 of 57 passes for 354 yards with a
Continue Reading CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Tahlik Chavez scored 13 points and had six assists as Charleston Southern rolled past Johnson & Wales (NC) 118-71. Deontaye Buskey, Kalib Clinton, Taje’ Kelly and Claudell Harris Jr. also scored 13 points for the Buccaneers. Clinton posted seven rebounds. Nathan Meshida had 17 points for the Wildcats. Jaylen Dibble added
Continue Reading ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Cam Holden recorded 15 points and 11 rebounds to lift Towson to a 77-56 win over Albany. De’Vondre Perry led the Great Danes on Tuesday night with 11 points.
Continue Reading BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Jairus Hamilton had 21 points and Western Kentucky beat Alabama State 79-74 in the season opener for both teams. Trace Young led the Hornets with a career-high 23 points.
Continue Reading By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul Rudd has been crowned as 2021’s Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine. Rudd, known for his starring roles in Marvel’s “Ant-Man” films, “This is 40” and the cult classic “Clueless,” was revealed as this year’s winner Tuesday night on CBS’ “The Late Show
Continue Reading By DEE-ANN DURBIN and CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated Press Writers BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Never in its 50-year history has Starbucks relied on union workers to serve up frothy lattes as its U.S. cafes. But some baristas aim to change that. Workers at three separate Starbucks stores in and around Buffalo, New York, are expected to
Continue Reading By DEE-ANN DURBIN and CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated Press Writers BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Never in its 50-year history has Starbucks relied on union workers to serve up frothy lattes as its U.S. cafes. But some baristas aim to change that. Workers at three separate Starbucks stores in and around Buffalo, New York, are expected to
Continue Reading By HANK KURZ Jr. AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — John Carter Jr. scored 19 points, Sean Yoder added 15 and Navy got its first win over a ranked team since the David Robinson era. The Midshipmen stunned No. 25 Virginia 66-58 in the season opener for both teams. East Carolina transfer Jayden Gardner
Continue Reading HAMPTON, Va. (AP) — Dajour Dickens recorded 12 points and 11 rebounds to lift Hampton to a 101-51 win over Mid-Atlantic Christian. Tim Aydlett led the Mustangs with 11 points, one rebound and one steal.
Continue Reading IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Keegan Murray scored 22 of his career-high 24 points in the first half when Iowa broke the game open and went on to beat Longwood 106-73 to win its 11th straight season opener. Murray scored eight straight points in the midst of a 23-3 run to start the game. He
Continue Reading DELAND, Fla. (AP) — Rob Perry scored 25 points as Stetson got past Florida Memorial 74-67. Chase Johnston added 20 points for the Hatters. Corey Benton led the Lions with 21 points and six rebounds.
Continue Reading By ANDREW DALTON and KRISTIN M. HALL AP Entertainment Writers NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Chris Stapleton and Eric Church are the top nominees. Luke Combs could be in for a big night. And all three will take the stage to perform at the CMA Awards. Stapleton and Church be going toe-to-toe all night Wednesday with
Continue Reading By HUIZHONG WU Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — As vaccination rates rise in many parts of the world and even countries that previously had strict COVID-containment strategies gingerly ease restrictions, China is doubling down on its zero-tolerance policy. The approach includes strict lockdowns, multiple rounds of mass testing and centralized quarantine. China pioneered it
Continue Reading By HUIZHONG WU Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — As vaccination rates rise in many parts of the world and even countries that previously had strict COVID-containment strategies gingerly ease restrictions, China is doubling down on its zero-tolerance policy. The approach includes strict lockdowns, multiple rounds of mass testing and centralized quarantine. China pioneered it
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