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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Zach Chappell had 24 points, including a game-winning basket with 1.9 seconds left in overtime, in Sacramento State’s 87-85 victory over Denver on Wednesday night. Chappell was 8 of 13 shooting, including 3 for 4 from distance, and went 5 for 5 from the line for the Hornets (4-5). Akolda Mawein
Continue ReadingBy ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — Shares are mostly lower in Asia after Wall Street sagged under weakness in tech stocks. U.S. futures edged lower while oil prices rebounded. Japan revised upward its GDP data to show the economy contracted less than earlier reported in July-September, in a sign the country weathered
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By Athena Jones, CNN Photographs by Laura Oliverio, CNN Nineteen-year-old Isabella Zaldaña dreams of becoming a nurse. And as a student at this city’s selective Manhattan Hunter Science High School, she was on her way. But she often had to pinch herself to stay awake in class. “I would nap throughout the day, instead of
Continue Reading By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — The hardest task these days for the Boston Celtics might be staying humble. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each scored 25 points, Malcolm Brogdon added 16 off the bench and the rolling Celtics embarrassed the sloppy Phoenix Suns 125-98 on Wednesday night. “You enjoy the moment,
Continue Reading SAN DIEGO (AP) — AP source: San Diego Padres, shortstop Xander Bogaerts agree to $280 million, 11-year contract.
Continue Reading EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid had two goals and two assists and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored twice and had an assist as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Arizona Coyotes 8-2 on Wednesday night. The rout came two days after Edmonton allowed 50 shots in a 3-2 loss to the injury-riddled Washington Capitals. “We wanted to
Continue ReadingBy Malik Earnest Click here for updates on this story SAN DIEGO (KFMB) — Well-known San Diegan and sword swallower Scott Nelson, also known as “Murrugun The Mystic,” was hospitalized in Washington, DC, following “an unrelated sword swallowing” mishap at Six Flags. First responders were called to the scene at Six Flags of America on
Continue Reading Tyreese Davis scored 14 points and Casey Jones scored 10 points and grabbed a career-high 14 rebounds and Eastern Washington continued Cal’s woes beating the Golden Bears 50-48 on Wednesday night. Davis scored the go-ahead basket with 24 seconds left. Cal’s Joel Brown missed a potential winning 3-pointer at the buzzer. The Eagles (4-5) won
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CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s government says it is seeking assurances from Indonesia that the man convicted of making the bombs used in the 2002 Bali terrorist attacks would continue to be monitored after his release from prison. Islamic militant Hisyam bin Alizein, also known as Umar Patek, was paroled Wednesday after serving about half
Continue Reading PHOENIX (AP) — Cameron Shelton scored 26 points as Loyola Marymount defeated Grand Canyon 69-65 on Wednesday. Shelton also had three steals for the Lions (8-3). Keli Leaupepe added 17 points and five rebounds. Alex Merkviladze recorded nine points. Rayshon Harrison finished with 18 points for the Antelopes (7-3). Gabe McGlothan added 14 points and
Continue Reading PHOENIX (AP) — Cameron Shelton scored 26 points as Loyola Marymount defeated Grand Canyon 69-65 on Wednesday. Shelton also had three steals for the Lions (8-3). Keli Leaupepe added 17 points and five rebounds. Alex Merkviladze recorded nine points. Rayshon Harrison finished with 18 points for the Antelopes (7-3). Gabe McGlothan added 14 points and
Continue Reading FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Donavan Yap led Fresno State over CSU Northridge on Wednesday with 17 points off of the bench in a 65-56 victory. Yap shot 6 for 8, including 5 for 7 from beyond the arc for the Bulldogs (3-5). Jemarl Baker Jr. was 6 of 13 shooting, including 2 for 7 from
Continue Reading MORAGA, Calif. (AP) — Mitchell Saxen’s 19 points helped Saint Mary’s defeat Missouri State 66-46 on Wednesday. Saxen had six rebounds for the Gaels (7-3). Aidan Mahaney scored 13 points and Alex Ducas finished with nine points. Chance Moore led the Bears (4-5) in scoring, finishing with 12 points. Alston Mason added 12 points for
Continue ReadingBy Malik Earnest Click here for updates on this story SAN DIEGO (KFMB) — Well-known San Diegan and sword swallower Scott Nelson, also known as “Murrugun The Mystic,” was hospitalized in Washington, DC, following “an unrelated sword swallowing” mishap at Six Flags. First responders were called to the scene at Six Flags of America on
Continue Reading By CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris needed to get to the U.S. Senate to break a tie. But first she had to avoid causing a traffic jam. One more senator had to vote before Harris could end the impasse, and he was in Georgetown, on the opposite side of
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By ALEXANDRA OLSON AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds of New York Times journalists and other staff have walked off the job for 24 hours. They’re frustrated by contract negotiations that have dragged on for months in the newspaper’s biggest labor dispute in more than 40 years. Reporters, editors, photographers and other employees
Continue Reading By ALEXANDRA OLSON AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds of journalists and other employees at The New York Times began a 24-hour walkout Thursday, the first strike of its kind at the newspaper in more than 40 years. Newsroom employees and other members of The NewsGuild of New York say they are fed
Continue Reading By HANNAH FINGERHUT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Fresh off his party’s better-than-anticipated performance in the midterm elections, President Joe Biden is facing consistent but critical assessments of his leadership and the national economy. A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds 43% of U.S. adults say they approve of
Continue Reading TOKYO (AP) — Japan has reported its economy contracted less than previously thought in the last quarter, weathering the country’s latest big COVID wave with less damage than had been thought. The report Thursday showed the world’s third-largest economy shrank at a 0.8% annual rate in July-September. That was better than minus 1.2% annual growth
Continue Reading TOKYO (AP) — Japan has reported its economy contracted less than previously thought in the last quarter, weathering the country’s latest big COVID wave with less damage than had been thought. The report Thursday showed the world’s third-largest economy shrank at a 0.8% annual rate in July-September. That was better than minus 1.2% annual growth
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