Month: March 2023

Olympic champion skater hosts theatrical ice show experience at Berger Foundation Iceplex

March 18, 2023 9:45 PM Marian Bouchot

Olympic gold medalist Dorothy Hamill hosted a theatrical ice show experience at Berger Foundation Iceplex in Thousand Palms. The show featured two-time U.S. champion Alissa Czisny and U.S. Open champions Kseniya Ponomaryova and Collin Brubaker. Another upcoming event at the Berger Foundation’s Iceplex is its first-ever Glow Skate event featuring neon-in-the-dark ice skating, giveaways, House DJ, a

Expansion St. Louis City beats San Jose 3-0 to stay unbeaten

March 18, 2023 9:11 PM Associated Press

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Nicholas Gioacchini and João Klauss scored first-half goals and St. Louis City remained unbeaten in its inaugural season with a 3-0 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night. St. Louis City (4-0-0), which became the first MLS team to open a season with three straight come-from-behind victories, didn’t need

Twentynine Palms convicted felon arrested for weapons charges

March 18, 2023 9:08 PM Marian Bouchot

A probation check in Twentynine Palms has landed a felon back in jail. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department investigators said a deputy went to a home off Adobe Road Friday morning for a probation check. Officials said the suspect had several warrants for his arrest out of San Bernardino. He was reportedly on felony probation

Man arrested following a stolen car pursuit

March 18, 2023 8:41 PM Marian Bouchot

A man is behind bars following a stolen vehicle pursuit on the I-10. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department investigators said it started around 12:30 p.m. Deputies reportedly spotted the stolen vehicle near Varner and Ramon Road in Thousand Palms. They unsuccessfully tried to pull over the driver, who allegedly sped off. The pursuit ended when

NATO fighter jets intercept Russian aircraft near Estonian airspace

March 18, 2023 8:40 PM CNN Newsource

By Nick Paton Walsh and Allegra Goodwin, CNN British and German fighter jets intercepted a Russian aircraft flying close to Estonian airspace Friday, according to a statement from the UK’s Royal Air Force (RAF). It was the second such encounter this week, as NATO carries out joint air policing efforts in the region. The two

From highlands to the coast, quake damages Ecuador, Peru

March 18, 2023 8:31 PM Associated Press

By GONZALO SOLANO and REGINA GARCIA CANO Associated Press QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Juan Vera lost three relatives when a strong earthquake that shook parts of Ecuador and Peru on Saturday brought down his niece’s home. The government has offered to pay for the woman’s funeral and those of her baby and her partner, but

Oklahoma has big 3rd quarter to advance over Portland, 85-63

March 18, 2023 8:17 PM Associated Press

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oklahoma is best known for having the nation’s second-highest scoring offense. It was the Sooner’s physicality on defense and ability to control the paint though that allowed them to advance over Portland in the NCAA Tournament. Fifth-seeded Oklahoma outrebounded Portland by 16 and held the

Turner’s grand slam lifts US over Venezuela, into WBC semis

March 18, 2023 8:08 PM Associated Press

By ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) — Trea Turner hit a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning that lifted the United States over Venezuela 9-7 Saturday night and into the World Baseball Classic semifinals. The defending champion U.S. will face Cuba on Sunday night for a spot in the WBC final against

UCLA beats Northwestern 68-63 to advance to Sweet 16

March 18, 2023 8:08 PM Associated Press

By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The best news for UCLA came after the Bruins finished off their second-round win over Northwestern. Key guard David Singleton didn’t break his ankle when he went down with an injury late in UCLA’s 69-63 victory over Northwestern on Saturday night, giving the Bruins hope

Imran Khan marks court presence as former Pakistan leader’s supporters clash with police

March 18, 2023 8:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Sophia Saifi, CNN Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan marked his presence at a much-awaited court appearance on Saturday in the capital city of Islamabad, leaving after the scheduled proceedings. Clashes between supporters of Khan and the police broke out in Islamabad as Khan attempted to enter the capital’s High Court. Clashes also broke

15-seed Princeton will continue its March Madness Cinderella run, advances to Sweet 16

March 18, 2023 7:55 PM CNN Newsource

By Homero De la Fuente, CNN Fifteenth-seeded Princeton will continue its Cinderella run in the Sweet 16 at the 2023 NCAA men’s basketball tournament after a 78-63 victory over No. 7 seed Missouri on Saturday. The Princeton Tigers are only the fourth 15-seed to reach the Sweet 16 in men’s March Madness history. Making their

N Korea launches missile into sea amid US-S Korea drills

March 18, 2023 7:51 PM Associated Press

By HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea has launched a short-range ballistic missile toward the sea, its neighbors say, as the North ramps up testing activities in response to ongoing U.S.-South Korean military drills that it views as an invasion rehearsal. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a

Jackson scores 31 as Grizzlies defeat the Warriors 133-119

March 18, 2023 7:48 PM Associated Press

By CLAY BAILEY Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. had 31 points and four blocks and the Memphis Grizzlies used a fourth-quarter push to defeat the Golden State Warriors 133-119 on Saturday night. Desmond Bane added 26 points for Memphis and Dillon Brooks finished with 18 points while shooting 7 of 10,

US B-1B strategic bombers in drills with South Korea on same day as North Korean missile launch

March 18, 2023 7:48 PM CNN Newsource

By Junko Ogura, Emiko Jozuka, Tara Subramaniam, Yoonjung Seo and Heather Chen, CNN US strategic bombers took part in joint air drills with South Korean forces on Sunday, the same day as North Korea carried out a suspected ballistic missile test, according to the South Korean military. The exercise featured US B-1B strategic bombers, F-35A

Sabonis nets 30, Kings top Wizards for 7th straight road win

March 18, 2023 7:38 PM Associated Press

By BYRON KERR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Domantas Sabonis had 30 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, and Terence Davis II provided an early spark off the bench and added 21 points as the Sacramento Kings beat the Washington Wizards 132-118 Saturday night. “He’s getting hit in the head,” coach Mike Brown said of

El Clásico: The latest edition of the historic rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid could decide the league title

March 18, 2023 7:17 PM CNN Newsource

By Issy Ronald, CNN Every edition of El Clásico is loaded with its own storylines, each strand adding another layer to the historic rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona. Described by La Liga as a “true cultural phenomenon, drawing the attention of millions of fans worldwide,” Sunday’s match at Barça’s Camp Nou stadium will be

This country wanted a 69-hour workweek. Millennials and Generation Z had other ideas

March 18, 2023 6:56 PM CNN Newsource

By Heather Chen, Yoonjung Seo and Andrew Raine, CNN Shorter workweeks to boost employee mental health and productivity may be catching on in some places around the world, but at least one country appears to have missed the memo. The South Korean government was this week forced to rethink a plan that would have raised

Strong earthquake kills at least 14 in Ecuador, 1 in Peru

March 18, 2023 6:23 PM Associated Press

By GONZALO SOLANO Associated Press QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — A strong earthquake shook southern Ecuador and northern Peru on Saturday, killing at least 15 people, trapping others under rubble, and sending rescue teams out into streets littered with debris and fallen power lines. The U.S. Geological Survey reported an earthquake with a magnitude of about

Alcaraz, Medvedev to meet in men’s final at Indian Wells

March 18, 2023 6:19 PM Blake Arthur

The men’s final is set for Sunday at Indian Wells, featuring two of the the sport’s top stars. [1] Carlos Alcaraz vs [5] Daniil Medvedev Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev will square off Sunday in the men’s final following their respective wins on Saturday in the semis. Medvedev defeated Frances Tiafoe in the first semifinal,

Alcaraz, Medvedev to clash in Indian Wells final

March 18, 2023 6:09 PM Associated Press

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner 7-6 (4), 6-3 on Saturday to advance to the BNP Paribas Open final against Daniil Medvedev. Medvedev beat Frances Tiafoe 7-5, 7-6 (4) on his eighth match point for his 19th consecutive match victory of the year. Alcaraz needs to win the title Sunday to

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