Month: February 2022

Palm Springs Human Rights Commission honors individuals & organizations with Community Service Awards

February 14, 2022 8:33 PM Jesus Reyes

The Palm Springs Human Rights Commission presented Community Service Awards to six individuals and two organizations for outstanding contributions promoting and protecting human rights, social progress, better standards of life, and equality for all individuals. The annual Community Service Awards took place Monday afternoon. The ceremony was held virtually due to the recent COVID-19 surge.

BU gets late goal to beat Northeastern 1-0 for Beanpot title

February 14, 2022 8:15 PM Associated Press

By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Dylan Peterson scored with 2:48 remaining and Boston University edged three-time defending champion Northeastern 1-0 in the 69th annual Beanpot championship. Vinny Duplessis made 19 saves as the Terriers won their 31st Beanpot, by far the most among the four participating schools. But it was their first

Boldy’s hat trick powers Wild to a 7-4 win over Red Wings

February 14, 2022 8:05 PM Associated Press

By BRIAN HALL Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Rookie Matt Boldy had his first career hat trick to lead the Minnesota Wild to a 7-4 win over the Detroit Red Wings. Kirill Kaprizov had two goals, Joel Eriksson Ek and Ryan Hartman scored and Mats Zuccarello added three assists for Minnesota, which is

Hammon, Taylor, Bruno headline Women’s Hall of Fame class

February 14, 2022 8:04 PM Associated Press

By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Becky Hammon, Penny Taylor and Doug Bruno are headlining the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2022. The trio is joined by Alice “Cookie” Barron, Delisha Milton-Jones, Paul Sanderford, Bob Schneider and Debbie Antonelli. The will be inducted into the hall on June 11. The Hall of Fame

Giddey, Randle post triple-doubles; Thunder top Knicks in OT

February 14, 2022 7:54 PM Associated Press

By ADRY TORRES Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Josh Giddey had a triple-double of 28 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied from an 11-point deficit in the second half, beating beat the New York Knicks 127-123 in overtime. New York’s Immanuel Quickley had a chance to send the

Oakland says goodbye to former Raiders coach John Madden

February 14, 2022 7:50 PM Associated Press

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — When John Madden died in December, his widow Virginia knew exactly where she wanted to honor her late husband’s life. The place where Madden first came to fame, prowling the sideline at the Oakland Coliseum as the Super Bowl-winning coach of the Raiders. A few thousand fans showed up for the

Oakland says goodbye to former Raiders coach John Madden

February 14, 2022 7:50 PM Associated Press

Purdue Fort Wayne needs 3 OTs to top Cleveland State, 102-98

February 14, 2022 7:48 PM Associated Press

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — Jarred Godfrey scored five points in the final two minutes of the third overtime period to lift Purdue Fort Wayne to a 102-98 victory over Cleveland State. Damian Chong Qui hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to end regulation to pull the Mastodons even and force the first overtime and

‘Tired’ Valieva to skate at Olympics after doping ruling

February 14, 2022 7:46 PM Associated Press

By DAVE SKRETTA and JAMES ELLINGWORTH AP Sports Writers BEIJING (AP) — Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva says she is worn out after a grueling doping hearing ended with her being allowed to skate Tuesday in the women’s short program at the Beijing Olympics. The 15-year-old Valieva is the favorite for gold in the women’s

Pakistan letting India deliver wheat to hungry Afghanistan

February 14, 2022 7:44 PM Associated Press

By MUNIR AHMED Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan is allowing nuclear rival India to deliver tons of wheat to ease food shortages in Afghanistan. Trucks sent by Afghanistan under the deal with New Delhi will be allowed to collect wheat from India via Pakistan’s Wagha border beginning on Feb. 21. Officials said Monday the

CA high schoolers raising awareness about teen dating violence

February 14, 2022 7:44 PM CNN Newsource

By Shayla Girardin Click here for updates on this story FRESNO, California (KFSN) — In honor of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, a group of local students is taking action to educate their peers on the topic. Reedley High School senior Emily Medina-Delgado is on a mission to spread a message. “This has always been

Estados Unidos solicita a Honduras extradición del expresidente Juan Orlando Hernández

February 14, 2022 7:41 PM CNN Newsource

Germán Padinger (CNN Español) — Estados Unidos solicitó a Honduras la extradición del expresidente Juan Orlando Hernández. Todo comenzó con un misterioso tuit de la Cancillería de Honduras confirmando que había pedido a la Corte Suprema de ese país que aprobara la extradición “de un político hondureño” sin dar más detalles. Isacson: Todo el mundo

Man charged after allegedly stealing dinosaur claw from Arizona gem show

February 14, 2022 7:41 PM CNN Newsource

By Caroline Kucera and Amanda Musa, CNN A man is facing charges after allegedly stealing a dinosaur claw valued at $25,000 from a vendor at a gem show in Arizona, police said. Christopher Thomas, 39, is accused of swiping the claw from the showroom of vendor Eric Miller, who was in Tucson selling fossils at

Gu takes 2nd, Gremaud earns Olympic gold in ski slopestyle

February 14, 2022 7:36 PM Associated Press

By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — Eileen Gu earned a silver medal with her final run in the Olympic women’s ski slopestyle contest. That keeps alive her quest to become the first action-sports athlete to capture three medals at the same Winter Games. Gu’s bid for another gold medal was thwarted

Monroe scores 21 to lift NC Central past Coppin State 77-74

February 14, 2022 7:31 PM Associated Press

BALTIMORE (AP) — Kris Monroe had a career-high 21 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to help North Carolina Central hold off Coppin State 77-74. Monroe hit 5 of 6 shots from 3-point range for NCC’s Eagles (12-11, 7-2 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). Justin Wright had 19 points. Mike Hood had 17 points for CSU’s Eagles (5-19,

Asian shares mostly lower as markets watch Ukraine tensions

February 14, 2022 7:22 PM Associated Press

By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares are mostly lower, echoing a decline on Wall Street, amid concerns about rising tensions in Ukraine over thousands of Russian troops that have been amassing on their border. Benchmarks fell in Tokyo, Sydney and Hong Kong, but rose in Shanghai. Japan reported its economy

Hollywood actor sentenced to 20 years for multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme

February 14, 2022 7:21 PM CNN Newsource

By Rob McLean, CNN Business Zachary Horwitz, a small-time actor who admitted to operating a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison on Monday. The Department of Justice said in a news release that Horowitz “raised at least $650 million with bogus claims that investor money would be used to acquire

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