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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Ercan Kara scored a second-half goal to lead Orlando City to a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Fire in MLS action. Kara’s game-winner came in the 59th minute, securing the win for Orlando (3-2-2). Alexandre Pato had an assist on the goal. Orlando outshot the Fire 17-2 with a 5-0 edge
Continue Reading By KEVIN COONEY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid made his closing argument for MVP votes and all but wrapped up the NBA scoring title as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Indiana Pacers 133-120. Embiid scored 41 points while adding 20 rebounds and four assists. He shot 14 for 17 from the floor, went
Continue ReadingBy Sophia Saifi and Rhea Mogul, CNN Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan has been ousted as the country’s leader following a vote of no confidence over allegations of economic mismanagement and mishandling of the country’s foreign policy, bringing an end to his tumultuous term in office. The parliamentary vote, held Sunday, saw the former cricket
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By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Joel Embiid is about to make history. And a half-dozen first-round or play-in game matchups are set to be decided. The final day of the NBA season has no shortage of storylines. A new scoring champion will be crowned and, barring something crazy, Embiid will become the first international
Continue Reading By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Joel Embiid is about to make history. And a half-dozen first-round or play-in game matchups are set to be decided. The final day of the NBA season has no shortage of storylines. A new scoring champion will be crowned and, barring something crazy, Embiid will become the first international
Continue Reading By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Francisco Mejía homered and drove in three runs, helping the Tampa Bay Rays beat Baltimore 5-3 for their 14th straight win over the Orioles. The two-time defending AL East champions improved to 20-1 against the Orioles since the start of the 2021. The 14-game
Continue ReadingCNN By Matt Egan US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen sent a warning Wednesday to countries that are not moving to cut financial ties with Russia or that seek to undermine sanctions imposed due to the war in Ukraine. “While many countries have taken a unified stand against Russia’s actions and many companies have quickly and
Continue ReadingBy Ramishah Maruf, CNN Russia and Belarus are restricted from accessing US-made software and technologies to aid in its military, the US Commerce Department issued in a final ruling Saturday. The Bureau of Industry and Security, an agency in the department, imposed “highly restrictive” license requirements on everything in the Commerce Control List, which includes
Continue Reading By BARRY WILNER AP Sports Writer Alysa Liu, a 2022 Olympian and world championships bronze medalist, is retiring from competitive figure skating at age 16. Considered the future of U.S. women’s skating and already a two-time national champion, Liu posted her decision Saturday on Instagram. She made the Olympic team despite having to withdraw from
Continue Reading By BARRY WILNER AP Sports Writer Alysa Liu, a 2022 Olympian and world championships bronze medalist, is retiring from competitive figure skating at age 16. Considered the future of U.S. women’s skating and already a two-time national champion, Liu posted her decision Saturday on Instagram. She made the Olympic team despite having to withdraw from
Continue Reading By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer It was a Premier League day that could hardly have gone any better for Tottenham. Spurs beat Aston Villa 4-0 after losses for both Arsenal and Manchester United. Tottenham is three points clear in fourth and has become favorite to that final Champions League qualification spot. Arsenal slumped to
Continue ReadingBy Jamie Crawford, National Security Producer, CNN The State Department is unable to provide a complete list and accounting of gifts presented to former President Donald Trump, former Vice President Mike Pence and other officials during the final year of the Trump administration, according to a report published in the Federal Register. The State Department’s
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Using almanac and gardening sources, Angi compiled a list of 10 types of flowers that will produce colorful blooms at different times throughout the year.
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Pyn compiled a list of films and TV shows that depict and explore discrimination in the workplace, using IMDb user ratings and Metascores.
Continue ReadingCNN By Jason Hanna, Wayne Sterling and Rebekah Riess, CNN Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins died when he was struck by a dump truck Saturday morning as he tried to cross a highway on foot in South Florida, authorities said. The former Ohio State University star and Heisman Trophy finalist was just 24. Authorities have
Continue Reading By The Associated Press American forward Jordan Pefok converted a penalty kick for his Swiss league-leading 18th goal of the season, helping Young Boys to a 2-2 draw against visiting Lausanne. Pefok tied the score 1-1 in the 52nd minute, beating David von Ballmoos to the goalkeeper’s right. The 25-year-old forward, born in Washington, D.C.,
Continue Reading SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Forecasters are warning of weekend fire danger in parts of Northern California driven by gusty winds and very low humidity. The weather service says the strongest winds are expected near San Francisco, with gusts of 60 mph possible in mountains north and east of the city. Strong winds also whipped up
Continue Reading By DANIELLA MATAR AP Sports Writer MILAN (AP) — Defending Serie A champion Inter Milan moved within one point of league leader and city rival AC Milan with a 2-0 win against Hellas Verona. Ivan Perišić set up both first-half goals for Nicolò Barella and Edin Džeko. Milan visits Torino on Sunday. Both Milan teams
Continue Reading LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada’s largest university is going smoke-free, going beyond the state’s existing law against smoking in most indoor public places by expanding it to include outdoor areas. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas policy announced Friday and taking effect Aug. 15 in time for the fall 2022 semester also applies to vaping.
Continue Reading BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Son Heung-min scored a sensational hat trick as Tottenham took control of the race for a Premier League top-four spot with a 4-0 win at Aston Villa. After Manchester United and Arsenal both lost earlier in the day, Son’s treble and Dejan Kulusevski’s strike sent Spurs three points in clear in
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