By KANIS LEUNG Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — The organizer of a much-hyped soccer match that intended to showcase Lionel Messi in Hong Kong says it will offer a 50% refund following days of backlash from angry fans and the government over the absence of the World Cup winner. The grievances from Hong Kong
Continue ReadingBy YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Friday as Tokyo’s benchmark momentarily touched a 34-year high, while many regional markets were closed for the Lunar New Year holiday. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 rose nearly 0.1% to 36,897.42, slipping back from earlier gains that took it briefly to a
Continue ReadingBy EILEEN NG Associated Press Malaysia’s top court has struck down over a dozen Sharia laws in an opposition-run state it said were unconstitutional and invalid. The decision was denounced by Islamists who fear it could undermine Sharia courts in the country, In an 8-1 ruling on Friday, the Federal Court held that the Kelantan
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Thousands of cyclists are gearing up for the annual Tour de Palm Springs that kicks off Friday, February 9. The anticipation for this year’s event continues, but the event will go forward with some changes due to weather related closures. Joel Lozano owns the Bike Shop CV and is helping some cyclists with last minute
Continue ReadingBy Simone McCarthy, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Travel across China ramped up in recent days as millions boarded trains and planes and braved heavily trafficked roads in what officials have estimated will be a record 9 billion trips surrounding the Lunar New Year on Saturday. Train stations, airports and highways were packed with travelers carting
Continue ReadingHONOLULU (AP) — Justin McKoy scored 22 points and Ryan Rapp hit two 3-pointers in overtime to propel Hawaii to a 94-86 victory over UC San Diego on Thursday night. McKoy made 6 of 9 shots with a 3-pointer and 9 of 11 free throws for the Rainbow Warriors (13-11, 5-7 Big West Conference). McKoy
Continue ReadingBy RIAZAT BUTT Associated Press LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — The results of Pakistan’s elections have started trickling in after an hours-long delay. The announcement of the results by the Election Commission of Pakistan began on Friday, a day after the vote that was marred by sporadic violence, a mobile phone service shutdown and the sidelining
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Jonathan Mogbo had 19 points in San Francisco’s 80-74 victory against Pepperdine on Thursday night. Mogbo added eight rebounds for the Dons (19-6, 8-2 West Coast Conference). Marcus Williams had 14 points and Ndewedo Newbury scored 13. Jevon Porter had 21 points and nine rebounds for the
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News Channel 3 is helping you get ready to vote ahead of California’s March 5 Presidential Primary Election. This year’s electoral process will be lead by Riverside County Registrar of Voters Art Tinoco. Tinoco permanently took on the position last December, following the resignation of Rebecca Spencer. However, his time with the office spans more than 22
Continue ReadingNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities in eastern Tennessee are searching for a suspect they say was involved in a shooting that killed one sheriff’s deputy and left another wounded. Blount County Sheriff James Lee Berrong says warrants have been issued for 42-year-old Kenneth DeHart, who is wanted on suspicion of first degree murder, attempted first
Continue ReadingBy Chris Lau, CNN (CNN) — Australian police are combing a large swathe of bushland in the state of Victoria for a woman who has been missing without a trace since going for a run six days ago. Samantha Murphy left her Ballarat home for a run in the Woowookarung Regional Park at 7am on
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Dale, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden gave a press conference Thursday night after the release of a report from special counsel Robert Hur, who announced that Biden would not face charges over his handling of classified information from prior to his presidency. Biden was combative, forcefully rejecting Hur’s claims that he has a poor
Continue ReadingBy MEGAN JANETSKY Associated Press SANTA ANA, El Salvador (AP) — Tears welled in Alex’s eyes and he pressed his head into his hands as he thought about more than a year of birthdays and holidays without his mother, who was swept up by El Salvador’s police as she walked to work in a clothing
Continue ReadingBy Kathleen Magramo, CNN (CNN) — A young girl was pulled from a deadly landslide in a “miraculous rescue” Friday, authorities in the southern Philippines said, as rescue efforts hampered by poor conditions resumed for more than 110 others who have been missing for days. At least 27 people have been killed and 35 injured,
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Scotty Washington had 20 points and California Baptist eked out a 64-63 victory over UT Arlington on Thursday night. Washington was 7-of-14 shooting (4 for 8 from 3-point range) for the Lancers (14-8, 7-4 Western Athletic Conference). Blondeau Tchoukuiengo totaled 18 points and five rebounds. Yvan Ouedraogo
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Benjamin Griscti scored 18 points and Kyle Owens sank a jumper at the buzzer to rally UC Riverside to a 65-63 victory over Cal State Bakersfield on Thursday night. Griscti also contributed seven rebounds for the Highlanders (9-15, 4-8 Big West Conference). Nate Pickens scored 14 and
Continue ReadingBy GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jamal Murray scored 29 points, Michael Porter Jr. added 27 and the Denver Nuggets snapped the Los Angeles Lakers’ three-game winning streak with a 114-106 victory Thursday night. Nikola Jokic had 24 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists for the defending NBA champion Nuggets, who
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — Pierre Crockrell II scored 14 points to lead UC Irvine to a 76-61 victory over UC Santa Barbara on Thursday night. Crockrell also had seven assists for the Anteaters (18-6, 11-1 Big West Conference). Devin Tillis scored 13, while Derin Saran added 11 points. The Gauchos
Continue ReadingBy SABINA NIKSIC Associated Press BIJELJINA, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — In cities along a section of the Drina River, which forms a natural border between Bosnia and Serbia, there are simple, durable gravestones marking the final resting places of dozens of migrants who drowned in recent years trying to reach Western Europe. Their often decomposing bodies
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press NORTHRIDGE, Calif. (AP) — Dionte Bostick scored 23 points to lead Cal State Northridge over Cal Poly 78-65 on Thursday night. Bostick also added five rebounds and five steals for the Matadors (15-9, 6-6 Big West Conference). De’Sean Allen-Eikens scored 18 points and added five rebounds and six assists. Gianni Hunt
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