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By Eva Rothenberg, CNN New York (CNN) — Now that Liz Magill has stepped down as president of the University of Pennsylvania, the spotlight has turned to her counterpart from Harvard University, Claudine Gay. “One down. Two to go,” Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter, with the
Continue ReadingBy KANIS LEUNG Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — Voter turnout plunged below 30% in Hong Kong’s first district council elections since new rules introduced under Beijing’s guidance effectively shut out all pro-democracy candidates. It was the lowest level since the former British colony returned to Chinese rule in 1997. According to official data, 27.5% of the
Continue ReadingBy JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Drew Lock couldn’t have scripted a much better beginning to his first start for the Seattle Seahawks than capping his initial drive with a touchdown pass to DK Metcalf. The rest of the game was more up and down for Lock, who gave
Continue ReadingBy Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House Tuesday as discussions on a Ukraine aid deal remain stalled in Congress. The visit, which the White House announced Sunday, is Zelensky’s third visit to Washington since the war in Ukraine began. He last visited in September. Zelensky’s
Continue ReadingBy BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — JuJu Watkins’ favorite player has been LeBron James from way back. The NBA’s career scoring leader stuck around to watch her put on a show. Watkins scored 27 points in 28 minutes and No. 6 Southern California routed UC Riverside 85-53 on Sunday night to
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It remains dangerously dry throughout Southern California today. Dew points across the valley are predominantly in the teens, with relative humidity values not far behind. Take caution as these are highly favorable conditions for fires. While it still remains quite dry at the surface, it is a different story higher up in the atmosphere. Upper-level
Continue ReadingBy BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bronny James showed off his defensive skills in his college debut for Southern California nearly five months after he suffered cardiac arrest and expressed gratitude for the doctors and family who supported him. He had four points, three rebounds and two assists on Sunday, coming
Continue ReadingBy BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bronny James showed off his defensive skills in his college debut for Southern California nearly five months after he suffered cardiac arrest and expressed gratitude for the doctors and family who supported him. He had four points, three rebounds and two assists on Sunday, coming
Continue ReadingBy JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert fractured the index finger on his right hand in the second quarter of Los Angeles’ 24-7 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday, jeopardizing his streak of 62 consecutive regular-season starts on a short week for his struggling team. Coach Brandon
Continue ReadingBy Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Elon Musk said the account of right-wing extremist Alex Jones would be reinstated on X, formerly known as Twitter, reversing a 2018 decision by the company’s previous management to deplatform the notorious conspiracy theorist after he repeatedly broke rules prohibiting harassment and hate. On Saturday morning, Musk
Continue ReadingBy JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos put themselves back in the AFC playoff race Sunday with a 24-7 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, whose season continues to go further off the rails after quarterback Justin Herbert broke a finger in the first half. Wilson
Continue ReadingOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — An Iowa man is under arrest in the death of a Catholic priest who was stabbed in the rectory of his a small Nebraska church. The Rev. Stephen Gutgsell was assaulted “during an invasion” of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Fort Calhoun. He died from his injuries. Officials say
Continue ReadingBy MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — The brand of football Minnesota and Las Vegas played on Sunday set the NFL back 16 years. Only Greg Joseph’s 36-yard field goal with 1:57 left that gave the Vikings a 3-0 victory over the Raiders prevented the teams from setting the league back 80
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — Jonathan Glazer’s chilling Auschwitz-set drama, “The Zone of Interest,” has been named best movie of the year by the Los Angeles Film Critics Association. The critics group, which announced its picks late Sunday after a day-long meeting, also awarded prizes for Glazer’s directing and Mica Levi’s score. It selected Sandra Hüller,
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — Jonathan Glazer’s chilling Auschwitz-set drama, “The Zone of Interest,” has been named best movie of the year by the Los Angeles Film Critics Association. The critics group, which announced its picks late Sunday after a day-long meeting, also awarded prizes for Glazer’s directing and Mica Levi’s score. It selected Sandra Hüller,
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Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — Un poderoso sistema está causando tormentas eléctricas más severas, fuertes lluvias y fuertes vientos en partes de al menos una docena de estados del este de EE.UU. el domingo, y se estima que nevará. La fuerte tormenta amenaza con alterar los viajes y cortar el suministro eléctrico durante el
Continue ReadingBy JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brock Purdy has an embarrassment of riches surrounding him on San Francisco’s high-powered offense. The way he is able get all of them the ball is making the 49ers a nearly unstoppable force. Deebo Samuel scored two touchdowns, George Kittle had a long
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California has hired North Dakota State head coach Matt Entz to be the Trojans’ assistant head coach for defense and linebackers coach. USC coach Lincoln Riley announced the latest high-profile addition to his defensive staff Sunday. Entz joins D’Anton Lynn, who was recently hired away from UCLA earlier this month
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — Marcus Tsohonis scored 28 points and Long Beach State outlasted Southern California 84-79 in overtime on Sunday, spoiling Bronny James’ college debut for the Trojans. James played his first college game since suffering cardiac arrest in July. He was cheered on by his father, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. James
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By Jacopo Prisco, CNN (CNN) — Since the dawn of the space age — the launch of the Sputnik I in 1957 — humans have sent over 15,000 satellites into orbit. Just over half are still functioning; the rest, after running out of fuel and ending their serviceable life, have either burned up in the
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