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By MARIAM FAM Associated Press Olfa Hamrouni doesn’t know much about her granddaughter; not her favorite toy nor food — is it the pasta the child’s mother loves, or something else? The Tunisian grandmother doesn’t even let her mind go there. “I don’t want to know. What for but more heartache?” she said. For now,
Continue ReadingBy MARIAM FAM Associated Press Olfa Hamrouni doesn’t know much about her granddaughter; not her favorite toy nor food — is it the pasta the child’s mother loves, or something else? The Tunisian grandmother doesn’t even let her mind go there. “I don’t want to know. What for but more heartache?” she said. For now,
Continue ReadingBy GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James had 30 points, nine assists and seven rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame Victor Wembanyama’s historic “5×5” statistical performance for their seventh victory in nine games, 123-118 over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. Wembanyama had 27 points, 10 rebounds and
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds fell in overtime on Friday night to the Ontario Reign. Ville Ottavainen netted the Firebirds’ lone goal while Chris Driedger made 32 saves. Despite the loss, Coachella Valley earned a point to pad their lead in the Pacific Division standings. For the game’s full box score, click HERE. The overtime loss moves
Continue ReadingBy JOHN HANNA and GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The recent Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos are legally protected children is highlighting how support for the idea that a fetus should have the same rights as a person underpins far less dramatic laws and proposals from abortion foes across the
Continue ReadingKYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine is marking two years since Russia’s full-scale invasion with a somber mood hanging over the country. Foreign dignitaries and officials are expected to arrive Saturday in the capital, Kyiv, to express ongoing support for the nation as it enters its third year of war. On the battlefield, Ukrainian troops are
Continue ReadingBy ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Jaedyn Shaw scored a pair of goals and the United States went up 3-0 within the first 20 minutes before going on to defeat Argentina 4-0 on Friday night in the CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup. Shaw, 19, scored in the 10th and 18th minute,
Continue ReadingBy RUSS BYNUM Associated Press ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (AP) — It’s a showdown that treats evading police and wrestling over beer like they were Olympic sports. The Florida Man Games debut Saturday in St. Augustine, with a dozen teams expected to compete in events inspired by some of Florida’s most harrowing and hilarious headlines. Organizer
Continue ReadingBy JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer Since Netflix launched into original films, the streaming service has been an annual force in Hollywood’s awards season. On Saturday, at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, it will play host, too. The 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards will for the first time stream live on Netflix, beginning at 8
Continue ReadingBy JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer Since Netflix launched into original films, the streaming service has been an annual force in Hollywood’s awards season. On Saturday, at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, it will play host, too. The 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards will for the first time stream live on Netflix, beginning at 8
Continue ReadingSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Nick Davidson scored 23 points and grabbed 15 rebounds and Jarod Lucas added 20 points cruised to an 84-63 win over San Jose State on Friday night. The Wolf Pack (22-6, 9-5 Mountain West) held a five-point lead at the break, but outscored the Spartans 50-34 over the final 20
Continue ReadingBy JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry had 15 points and five assists on a night father Dell broadcast a game for the first time with his two sons matching up, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Charlotte Hornets 97-84 on Friday night after the teams tussled in the
Continue ReadingBy LISA RATHKE Associated Press NEWPORT, Vt. (AP) — Plunging into a frozen lake and swimming laps may not be everyone’s good time but it is for some winter swimmers. There’s nothing better for swimmers who return year after year to a northern Vermont lake near the Canadian border. The 10th annual Memphremagog Winter Swimming
Continue ReadingBy BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — JuJu Watkins was so busy trying to help No. 7 Southern California extend its winning streak, the freshman sensation didn’t realize she had set a couple more records. Watkins scored 42 points in an 87-81 victory over 11th-ranked Colorado on Friday night for the Trojans’
Continue ReadingBy ERIC HE Associated Press STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — With the game tied late and a chance for Arizona to win on the road at No. 3 Stanford for the first time since 2001, Jada Williams got the ball off a dribble-handoff, went between the legs with a dribble and let it go. Her shot
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Un total de 17 centros de votación se abrirán en todo el condado de Riverside este fin de semana para las elecciones primarias presidenciales de 2024, anunció el condado de Riverside. Diecisiete centros de votación se abrirán este sábado, y 131 centros de votación adicionales se abrirán el próximo sábado 2 de marzo para un
Continue ReadingKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Kansas City area DJ who was killed during a celebration of the Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory was set to be remembered Saturday during funeral services attended by friends and family. Lisa Lopez-Galvan was one of around two dozen people shot when gunfire erupted Feb. 14 outside the city’s Union
Continue ReadingBy SAMYA KULLAB Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The future looks bleak for war-weary Ukraine: It is beset by shortages in soldiers and ammunition, as well as doubts about the supply of Western aid. Ukrainian forces also face a Russian enemy that has recently seized the initiative on the battlefield. Two years after Russia’s
Continue ReadingBy RUTH BROWN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Flaco, the Eurasian eagle-owl who escaped from New York City’s Central Park Zoo and became one of the city’s most beloved celebrities as he flew around Manhattan, has died, zoo officials announced Friday. A little over one year after he was freed from his cage at
Continue ReadingBy MEG KINNARD and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is looking to win his fourth straight primary state on Saturday over Nikki Haley in South Carolina, aiming to hand a home-state embarrassment to his last remaining major rival for the Republican nomination. Trump has a huge polling lead
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