By Christian Edwards and Olga Voitovych, CNN (CNN) — The frontlines of Russia’s war in Ukraine have become infested with rats and mice, reportedly spreading disease that causes soldiers to vomit and bleed from their eyes, crippling combat capability and recreating the gruesome conditions that plagued troops in the trench warfare of World War I.
Continue ReadingBy RAHIM FAIEZ Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Russian private jet carrying six people is believed to have crashed in a remote area of rural Afghanistan. The crash happened Saturday in a mountainous area near Zebak district in Badakhshan province, according to regional spokesman Zabihullah Amiri. He said a rescue team had been dispatched
Continue ReadingISLAMABAD (AP) — A Russian private jet carrying six people is believed to have crashed in a remote area of rural Afghanistan. The crash happened Saturday in a mountainous area near Zebak district in Badakhshan province, according to regional spokesman Zabihullah Amiri. He said a rescue team had been dispatched to the area. Badakhshan police
Continue ReadingBy Arit John and Jeff Zeleny, CNN Hollis, New Hampshire (CNN) — Danielle Brown voted for John McCain in the 2000 New Hampshire Republican primary and for Barack Obama in the Democratic primary eight years later. On Tuesday, she intends to back former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley to send a clear message to both
Continue ReadingBy JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Quinton Byfield scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period as the Los Angeles Kings defeated the New York Rangers 2-1 on Saturday night, spoiling Rangers’ goaltender Jonathan Quick’s return. Kevin Fiala also scored for the Kings, who won for only the second time
Continue ReadingBy JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — For all that went well in Jordan Love’s first season as the starting quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, the end proved disappointing. The Packers are headed home after a crushing playoff loss. Love threw his second interception of the game with Green
Continue ReadingBy ERIC HE Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Sharks captain Logan Couture made a long-awaited return from injury with an assist in his first game this season as San Jose beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-3 on Saturday night. Fabian Zetterlund had a goal and an assist, Marc-Edouard Vlasic, Kyle Burroughs and Jan Rutta
Continue ReadingBy JIM HEINTZ Associated Press Not long after the 1924 death of the founder of the Soviet Union, a popular poet soothed and thrilled the grieving country with these words: “Lenin lived, Lenin lives, Lenin will live.” A century later, the once-omnipresent image of Vladimir Lenin is largely an afterthought in modern Russia, despite those
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Aidan Mahaney’s 22 points helped Saint Mary’s (CA) defeat San Francisco 77-60 on Saturday night. Mahaney shot 7 for 17 (5 for 10 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line for the Gaels (14-6, 5-0 West Coast Conference). Joshua Jefferson scored 21 points
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Dominick Harris had 16 points in Loyola Marymount’s 68-61 victory over Pepperdine on Saturday night. Harris shot 4 for 12 (4 for 6 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Lions (9-10, 2-3 West Coast Conference). Alex Merkviladze added 13 points
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Braden Huff scored 26 points off of the bench to lead Gonzaga past San Diego 105-63 on Saturday. Huff also contributed five rebounds for the Bulldogs (13-5, 4-1 West Coast Conference). Ben Gregg scored 15 points and added 11 rebounds and five assists. Nolan Hickman had 13
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Last week the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department partnered with the ‘Coalition Against Sexual Exploitation’ to host a meeting in Victorville aimed at providing human trafficking prevention information. The event featured keynote speaker and human trafficking survivor, Russel G. Wilson. He shared preventative measures, and emphasized that human trafficking affects a number of individuals regardless
Continue ReadingBy MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nearly three decades after it was established, Pitchfork, the most influential music publication of the internet age with the power to make or break an artist, is being absorbed by another entity — a men’s fashion and style magazine. The website, beloved for being one
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — Tom Mark’s 16 points helped CSU Bakersfield defeat Cal Poly 65-53 on Saturday night. Mark added seven rebounds and three steals for the Roadrunners (7-11, 2-5 Big West Conference). Kaleb Higgins scored 14 points, shooting 5 of 12 from the field and 4 for 4 from the
Continue ReadingBy SHEIKH SAALIQ Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — Three decades after Hindu mobs tore down a historical mosque, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the consecration of a grand Hindu temple at the same site on Monday in a political move to boost his party ahead of a crucial national vote. Experts say
Continue ReadingBy JOSH FUNK Associated Press The aging reformed mobster who has admitted stealing a pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in “The Wizard of Oz” gave into the temptation of “one last score” after an old mob associate led him to believe the famous shoes must be adorned with real jewels to justify
Continue ReadingBy JOSH FUNK Associated Press The aging reformed mobster who has admitted stealing a pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in “The Wizard of Oz” gave into the temptation of “one last score” after an old mob associate led him to believe the famous shoes must be adorned with real jewels to justify
Continue ReadingBy JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brock Purdy’s throws were off-target all night. The San Francisco defense kept giving up big plays. There were even a couple of special teams blunders. Just when it seemed like the top-seeded 49ers might be sent home in their first playoff game, they
Continue ReadingSTANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Spencer Jones hit eight 3-pointers and scored 30 points, both career highs, freshman Kanaan Carlyle scored 10 of his 16 points in the second half and Stanford blew most of a double-digit lead Saturday night before the Cardinal beat Washington 90-80. Jones is tied with Payton Pritchard (Oregon, 2016-20) for ninth
Continue ReadingBy JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brock Purdy’s throws were off-target all night. The San Francisco defense kept giving up big plays. There were even a couple of special teams blunders. Just when it seemed like the top-seeded 49ers might be sent home in their first playoff game, they
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