AP Sports Writer PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Max Brosmer and Minnesota have a flair for dramatic Hollywood endings when it comes to facing the Big Ten’s Los Angeles teams. After Brosmer’s 1-yard keeper last week lifted the Golden Gophers to an upset victory over Southern California, the senior quarterback was entrusted to produce another late
Continue ReadingAssociated Press SHAWNEE, Kan. (AP) — After introducing herself at their front doors, Vanessa Vaughn West began her pitch to voters with a question: What issues are important to you? She heard frustration about rising local property taxes, a desire for smaller government and questions about affordable housing. West is a Democrat making her second
Continue ReadingAssociated Press SHAWNEE, Kan. (AP) — After introducing herself at their front doors, Vanessa Vaughn West began her pitch to voters with a question: What issues are important to you? She heard frustration about rising local property taxes, a desire for smaller government and questions about affordable housing. West is a Democrat making her second
Continue ReadingBy Ashley R. Williams, Brian Abel, Amanda Musa and Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — Surrounded by the damage left behind by hurricanes Helene and Milton, people across Florida are facing the daunting task of cleaning up, but many lack the electricity and fuel to do it. Hampered by roads blocked by fallen trees and flooding,
Continue ReadingAssociated Press DAMASAK, Nigeria (AP) — When Boko Haram launched an insurgency in northeastern Nigeria in 2010, Abdulhameed Salisu packed his bag and fled from his hometown of Damasak in the country’s battered Borno state. The 45-year-old father of seven came back with his family early last year. They are among thousands of Nigerians taken
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BAKERSVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Nearly two weeks after Hurricane Helene downed power lines and washed out roads all over North Carolina’s mountains, the constant din of a gas-powered generator is getting to be too much for Bobby Renfro. It’s difficult to hear the nurses, neighbors and volunteers flowing through the community resource hub
Continue ReadingAssociated Press VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Lithuanians voted Sunday in the first round of parliamentary elections that could lead to the center-right governing coalition being replaced by the opposition Social Democrats and smaller center-left parties. Despite economic successes, strict COVID-19 measures and an influx of migrants have cast shadows over conservative Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė’s
Continue ReadingAssociated Press HAVANA (AP) — Balto, Pepa and Mami were among the lucky ones. After being abandoned by their owners who left Cuba — or simply couldn’t care for them anymore — the dogs were rescued by animal rights activists on the island, who fed them, sterilized them and found them a new home. Many
Continue ReadingAssociated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — When ankle-deep floodwaters from Hurricane Helene bubbled up through the floors of their home, Kat Robinson-Malone and her husband sent a late-night text message to their neighbors two doors down: “Hey, we’re coming.” The couple waded through the flooded street to the elevated front porch of Chris and Kara
Continue ReadingBy Sarah Ferris, Manu Raju and Michelle Shen, CNN Washington (CNN) — Republicans in the nation’s toughest House districts are making a major pivot on abortion with a surprising result — they’re starting to sound like Democrats. GOP candidates in suburbs of places like Tucson, Des Moines and Syracuse are going public with vows never
Continue ReadingBy Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — A man was killed and nine other people were injured in a shooting Saturday in North Nashville near Tennessee State University and investigators believe at least one of the injured participated in the gunfire, officials said. The shooting happened around 5 p.m., Nashville police and fire officials said at
Continue ReadingFRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Redshirt freshman Ethan O’Connor returned an interception 60 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter to rally Washington State to a 25-17 victory over Fresno State on Saturday night. Washington State (5-1) trailed 17-16 when O’Connor stepped in front of a Mikey Keene pass, racing to the end zone and
Continue ReadingDAVIS, Calif. (AP) — Miles Hastings threw three of his four touchdown passes in the first half and FCS No. 6-ranked UC Davis routed Cal Poly 56-10 in a Big Sky Conference game Saturday night. Hastings entered the game ranked No. 3 in total yards passing, and he added 458 yards, completing 27 of 30
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Not everyone was excited about Trump’s visit to the Coachella Valley. That includes a rally with the Coachella mayor on Saturday, following a statement he released criticizing the former President’s visit. The Coachella Valley Community Unity Rally hoping to unite Coachella Valley residents in support of inclusive community values that protect vulnerable populations. According to
Continue ReadingNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Police say gunfire broke out among a crowd near Tennessee State University’s homecoming celebrations. They say one person was killed and nine others were injured. A disturbance in a crowd escalated to the shooting Saturday afternoon near the campus. Metro Nashville Police Commander Anthony McClain said the gunfire didn’t appear to
Continue ReadingENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos made a flurry of roster moves on Saturday, activating running back Audric Estime, promoting defensive back Tanner McCalister, placing wide receiver Josh Reynolds and center Luke Wattenberg on injured reserve and elevating tackle Cam Fleming and guard Calvin Throckmorton for their game on Sunday against the Los Angeles
Continue ReadingIVINS, Utah (AP) — Matt McCarty took a two-stroke lead into the final round in his second PGA Tour start, shooting a 7-under 64 on Saturday in the inaugural Black Desert Championship. A three-time winner this season on the Korn Ferry Tour to earn an instant promotion to the PGA Tour, McCarty had a 19-under
Continue ReadingAssociated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Minutes after Donald Trump delivered his standard warnings about drug dealers and criminals illegally crossing the border during a Saturday campaign event, the former president heard from someone who was once in the country illegally but now plans to vote for him. Elias Trujillo was one of several people
Continue ReadingAP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — “Big Spender” is the theme music for baseball’s final four. The New York Mets, New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers are in the League Championship Series with the sport’s top three payrolls, joined by Cleveland at No. 23. “You have to scratch and claw and match up
Continue ReadingAssociated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Riley Leonard threw three touchdown passes and ran for another score to lead No. 11 Notre Dame to a 49-7 win over Stanford on Saturday. Leonard was 16 of 22 passing for 229 yards and three scores, and rushed six times for 31 yards and a TD. The
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