By Kaanita Iyer, CNN (CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump said he would require countries that are part of BRICS — a China- and Russia-backed group of emerging economies — to commit to not creating new currency or face 100% tariffs during his administration. “The idea that the BRICS Countries are trying to move away from
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BUSAN, South Korea (AP) — Negotiations on a treaty to end plastic pollution are drawing to a close as nations continue debating whether part of that should be putting limits on plastic production. Negotiators spent all of Saturday trying to reach agreement behind closed doors, but the latest draft of the treaty, released
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — San Jose State’s volleyball team, the subject of a national debate about participation in women’s sports, was beaten by Colorado State 27-25, 25-20, 23-25, 25-16 in Saturday’s Mountain West tournament final, ending the Spartans’ season. The Rams (20-10) received the conference’s automatic bid to the 64-team NCAA Tournament.
Continue ReadingCNN By Holmes Lybrand, Zachary Cohen, Evan Perez and Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday that he intends to nominate Kash Patel to serve as FBI director, in an extraordinary announcement that once in office Trump would move to replace the current director, Christopher Wray, before his term expires. “I am
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Notre Dame’s defense was backed up almost to its goal line while protecting a seven-point lead in the final minutes when Southern California’s Jayden Maiava fired a back-shoulder pass toward Kyron Hudson. Christian Gray alertly picked it off, somehow keeping his feet and the ball after a pirouette
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Brashard Smith and ninth-ranked SMU never felt they were finished, even when already locked into the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game in their league debut. “It was really important, just being undefeated in the conference,” Smith said. “We came in on a mission.” The Mustangs completed a sweep of
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — San Jose State’s volleyball team, the subject of a national debate about participation in women’s sports, was beaten by Colorado State 27-25, 25-20, 23-25, 25-16 in Saturday’s Mountain West tournament final, ending the Spartans’ season. The Rams (20-10) received the conference’s automatic bid to the 64-team NCAA Tournament.
Continue ReadingLAS VEGAS (AP) — San Jose State’s women’s volleyball season ended by loss to Colorado State in the Mountain West tournament final.
Continue ReadingBy Holmes Lybrand, Zachary Cohen, Evan Perez and Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate firebrand loyalist Kash Patel to serve as FBI director, an extraordinary move that would put a self-described enemy of the so-called deep state as the head of the nation’s top law enforcement agency — a role
Continue ReadingAssociated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Lauren Betts had 20 points and 12 rebounds to lead No. 1 UCLA to a 97-41 rout of Fresno State on Saturday in the Rainbow Wahine Showdown. Betts led five scorers in double figures for the Bruins (7-0). Kiki Rice and Gabriela Jaquez each scored 15 points. Janiah Barker had
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate Kash Patel to serve as FBI director, turning to a fierce ally to upend America’s premier law enforcement agency and rid the government of perceived “conspirators.” It’s the latest bombshell Trump has thrown at the Washington establishment and a test for how far
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Despite all the adversity he faced throughout this season and his career, Ethan Garbers was able to have a memorable finale for UCLA. The senior passed for 289 yards, including a touchdown on his final attempt, as the Bruins rallied for a 20-13 victory over Fresno State at
Continue ReadingTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Miguel Tomley scored 28 points as Weber State beat Pepperdine 68-53 in the Desert Division championship game of the Arizona Tip-Off on Saturday night. Tomley shot 7 for 12 (6 for 7 from 3-point range) and 8 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Wildcats (4-4). Blaise Threatt added 21
Continue ReadingBOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Marcus Adams Jr. had 21 points in CSU Northridge’s 72-69 overtime win against Montana State on Saturday night. Patrick McMahon split a pair of free throws to pull Montana State to 70-69 with 18 seconds left in overtime. Jordan Brinson made two free throws on the ensuing possession for the Matadors
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A fight broke out at midfield after Michigan stunned No. 2 Ohio State 13-10 on Saturday when Wolverines players attempted to plant their flag on the OSU logo and were confronted by the Buckeyes. Police used pepper spray to break up the players, who threw punches and shoves
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — Blake Snell and the Los Angeles Dodgers have finalized a $182 million, five-year contract. The reigning World Series champions announced the deal with the two-time Cy Young Award winner on Saturday. Snell, who turns 32 on Wednesday, went 5-3 with a 3.12 ERA in 20 starts for San Francisco this year,
Continue ReadingHOUSTON (AP) — A dog is reunited with its owner after being rescued from the chilly waters of a Houston bayou. The little dog was spotted Friday stranded on a bridge pier in the Sims Bayou in southwest Houston. Houston firefighters were called, and a member of the department’s swift-water rescue team made his way
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Hauser and Lauren Izso (CNN) — The mother of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander says she has been assured by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that “conditions are ripe” for a hostage deal, just hours after Hamas released a video of her son begging the Israeli leader and US President-elect Donald Trump for his release.
Continue ReadingEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — J.K. Dobbins will miss at least the next four games after the Los Angeles Chargers placed the running back on injured reserve Saturday. The team also placed safety Alohi Gilman on injured reserve and signed safety Tony Jefferson to the active roster. Dobbins sprained the MCL in his left knee
Continue ReadingBy Esha Mitra, CNN New Delhi (CNN) — After the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at a hospital and medical college in West Bengal in August, thousands of women across the Indian state took to the streets in protests to “Reclaim the Night.” Meghamala Ghosh went along to one of them with her
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