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By MIKE CORDER Associated Press TER APEL, Netherlands (AP) — It is a familiar sight in this remote rural town: a migrant in a headscarf and thick winter coat carrying her belongings to the overcrowded reception center as a storm brews over the flat landscape. For many here and across this nation once known as
Continue ReadingBy MOGOMOTSI MAGOME Associated Press DUNDEE, South Africa (AP) — On weekdays, 14-year-old Luyanda Hlali gets up before dawn to fetch firewood and cow dung to start a fire and boil some water before her four siblings and parents wake up. The mornings are a hive of activity in the Nhlangothi home, in the tiny
Continue ReadingBy PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and China are the two global economic heavyweights. Combined, they produce more than 40% of the world’s goods and services. So when Washington and Beijing do economic battle, as they have for five years running, the rest of the world suffers, too. And
Continue ReadingBy Ben Jones, CNN (CNN) — Night trains have been making a resurgence across Europe after decades of decline, raising the prospect of more sustainable ways of crisscrossing the continent as travelers look to find alternatives to flying. There’s nothing quite like an overnight train. The excitement before an evening departure. The sense of adventure.
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds home game against Calgary on Saturday night was much more than a regular season contest. Falling on Veterans Day, the Firebirds honored local veterans. “I had the luxury of going to Iraq twice when I was a younger man, so 2006 to 2009, and then 2010 2011. It’s a way for us
Continue ReadingBy JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Down five offensive linemen and facing one of the top defenses in the country, Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham knew he had to be unconventional if the Sun Devils had any shot of competing against UCLA. They not only competed, they pulled off the win.
Continue ReadingBy JANIE HAR Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Activists protesting corporate profits, environmental abuses, poor working conditions and the Israel-Hamas war are among those planning to march in downtown San Francisco on Sunday, united in their opposition to a global trade summit that will bring leaders from nearly two dozen countries, including U.S. President
Continue ReadingBy JANIE HAR Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Activists protesting corporate profits, environmental abuses, poor working conditions and the Israel-Hamas war are among those planning to march in downtown San Francisco on Sunday, united in their opposition to a global trade summit that will bring leaders from nearly two dozen countries, including U.S. President
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Marcus Tsohonis’ 22 points helped Long Beach State defeat DePaul 77-73 on Saturday night. Tsohonis was 8 of 16 shooting, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 6 from the line for the Beach (1-1). Lassina Traore added 17 points while going 7 of
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Andre Henry’s 19 points helped UC Irvine defeat New Mexico State 91-74 on Saturday. Henry also contributed five rebounds for the Anteaters (1-1). Devin Tillis scored 18 points while shooting 6 for 9 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free throw
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Valeria Ordóñez (CNN) — El Dr. Mohammed Ghneim no ha salido de su hospital en la Ciudad de Gaza en cuatro semanas. No recuerda la última vez que durmió o comió, y su bata azul está manchada con la sangre de los pacientes que murieron en sus brazos. Su voz se quiebra bajo el peso
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Cam Manyawu scored 19 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as Wyoming beat Cal Poly 80-66 on Saturday. Akuel Kot scored 16 points while shooting 4 for 14 (1 for 5 from 3-point range) and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Cowboys (2-0). Sam Griffin
Continue ReadingBy AUDREY McAVOY Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — A wildfire burning in a remote Hawaii rainforest is underscoring a new reality for the normally lush island state just a few months after a devastating blaze on a neighboring island leveled an entire town and killed at least 99 people. No one was injured and no
Continue ReadingBy JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCSICO (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers stayed poised when things turned testy, and that showed J.B. Bickerstaff plenty about his team at this early stage. Donovan Mitchell got the best of Golden State and Draymond Green, finishing with 21 points, seven rebounds, five assists and a pair of
Continue ReadingTALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Jaquez Yant ran for two touchdowns, Deco Wilson returned an interception 51 yards for a TD and Florida A&M beat Lincoln (CA) 28-0 Saturday night to extend its win streak to eight games. Florida A&M (9-1) is ranked No. 9 in the FCS coaches poll and has won 19 consecutive home
Continue ReadingSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Freshman Carson Conklin passed for 313 yards and three touchdowns in his first career start to help FCS No. 11 Sacramento State beat Cal Poly 41-30 Saturday night. Sacramento State (7-3, 4-3 Big Sky) bounced back from a 34-7 loss at No. 3 Montana last week — its third loss to
Continue ReadingFORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Justin Marshall had 119 yards rushing and a touchdown and Colorado State held off San Diego State for a 22-19 victory on Saturday night Marshall’s 5-yard touchdown run with 7:31 remaining in the third quarter stretched Colorado State’s lead to 22-3 before San Diego State scored the last 16 points.
Continue ReadingBy BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Either Megan Rapinoe of the OL Reign or Ali Krieger of Gotham FC was going to walk off the pitch and into retirement with the National Women’s Soccer League trophy. Krieger got the trophy. Rapinoe got a heartbreaking end to her brilliant career as she
Continue ReadingKENT, Ohio (AP) — Jalen Sullinger scored 17 points as Kent State beat Fresno State 79-69 on Saturday night. Sullinger was 5 of 12 shooting, including 3 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 5 from the line for the Golden Flashes (2-1). Chris Payton scored 13 points while shooting 4 of 9
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Carlos Marshall Jr. scored 25 points as Santa Clara defeated Saint Francis of Pennsylvania 82-59 on Saturday night. Marshall added six rebounds for the Broncos (2-0). Johnny O’Neil scored 12 points while going 5 of 9 (2 for 5 from 3-point range). Francisco Caffaro had 10
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