By JINTAMAS SAKSORNCHAI Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Pita Limjaroenrat shook up Thai politics eight months ago by leading his progressive Move Forward party to a stunning first-place finish in the 2023 general election. Pita’s win also put him in a good position to be named the country’s next prime minister. But he had a
Continue ReadingBy MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan has launched a rocket carrying a government intelligence-gathering satellite on a mission to watch movements at military sites in North Korea and improve natural disaster response. The H2A rocket, launched by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, blasted off from the Tanegashima Space Center in southwestern Japan on Friday.
Continue ReadingCORONADO, Calif. (AP) — A U.S. Navy helicopter crashed into the Pacific Ocean off of Southern California during a training exercise Thursday night, a spokesperson said. All six crewmembers survived. The MH-60R Seahawk crashed in the waters of San Diego Bay shortly after 6:30 p.m., said a statement from Cmdr. Beth Teach of the Naval
Continue ReadingCORONADO, Calif. (AP) — A U.S. Navy helicopter crashed into the Pacific Ocean off of Southern California during a training exercise Thursday night, a spokesperson said. All six crewmembers survived. The MH-60R Seahawk crashed in the waters of San Diego Bay shortly after 6:30 p.m., said a statement from Cmdr. Beth Teach of the Naval
Continue ReadingBy MIKE CORDER and RAF CASERT Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Accused of committing genocide against Palestinians, Israel planned to defend its war in Gaza in front of the United Nations’ highest court Friday, a day after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blasted the allegations as hypocrisy that “screams to the heavens.” Israel, which
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jonathan Mogbo’s 19 points helped San Francisco defeat San Diego 83-63 on Thursday night. Mogbo also added 11 rebounds and seven assists for the Dons (13-4, 2-0 West Coast Conference). Ndewedo Newbury scored 17 points while going 6 of 9 from the floor, including 2 for 5
Continue ReadingBy JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Frank Vogel and Kevin Durant had some goals before the Phoenix Suns faced the Los Angeles Lakers. Vogel has been imploring his club to shoot more 3-pointers. Durant told Devin Booker to be more aggressive and not worry about getting the ball to him. For
Continue ReadingBy CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Relatives of victims of a racist mass shooting at a Buffalo, New York, supermarket have been called to federal court Friday for a “substantial update” in the legal case against the gunman, their attorney said. The meeting between Department of Justice representatives and victims of Payton
Continue ReadingBy JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Daniel Day-Lewis took a break from retirement to present Martin Scorsese the award for best director at the National Board of Review Awards in midtown Manhattan on Thursday night. Scorsese’s Osage epic, “ Killers of the Flower Moon,” was the top honoree at the 95th
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Dominique Daniels Jr.’s 17 points helped Cal Baptist defeat Tarleton State 77-63 on Thursday. Daniels added six assists for the Lancers (9-7, 2-3 Western Athletic Conference). Yvan Ouedraogo added 14 points while finishing 7 of 10 from the floor, and he also had 13 rebounds and four
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Isaiah Moses scored 15 points as UC Riverside beat Cal Poly 71-56 on Thursday. Moses added six rebounds for the Highlanders (7-10, 2-3 Big West Conference). Kaleb Smith scored 14 points and added nine rebounds. Kyle Owens and Nate Pickens both added 10 points. The Mustangs (4-13,
Continue ReadingWINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Nikolaj Ehlers scored with 1:05 left and the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 on Thursday night to extend their franchise-record winning and points streaks. Gabe Vilardi tied it with 3:29 left, with Adam Lowry assisting on both goals, and Laurent Brossoit stopped 19 shots to help the Jets
Continue ReadingBy JAN M. OLSEN Associated Press COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Queen Margrethe II, Denmark’s monarch for more than half a century, stunned her country when she announced on New Year’s Eve that she will hand over the throne to her eldest son, Crown Prince Frederik. Her abdication on Sunday will be the first time a
Continue ReadingBy BEN ROSS Associated Press SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Adama-Alpha Bal scored the go-ahead basket with 4.6 seconds remaining and Santa Clara beat No. 23 Gonzaga 77-76 on Thursday night. Bal had 17 points and six assists as the Broncos (12-6, 3-0 West Coast Conference) beat the Bulldogs for the first time since Jan.
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Jevon Porter scored 26 points as Pepperdine beat Pacific 93-78 on Thursday. Porter was 11 of 17 shooting (3 for 5 from 3-point range) for the Waves (8-10, 1-2 West Coast Conference). Michael Ajayi added 21 points while shooting 10 for 17, including 1 for 5 from
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Bryce Pope had 26 points in UC San Diego’s 88-74 victory over Long Beach State on Thursday night. Pope shot 8 for 19 (5 for 8 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the free throw line for the Tritons (10-6, 4-0 Big West Conference). Aniwaniwa
Continue ReadingBy JAN M. OLSEN Associated Press COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — As a teenager, Denmark’s Crown Prince Frederik felt uncomfortable being in the spotlight and wondered whether there was any way he could avoid becoming king. Such doubts have been swept aside as the 55-year-old takes over the crown on Sunday from his mother, Queen Margrethe
Continue ReadingSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Infielder Thairo Estrada agreed to a $4.7 million, one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants, among three players who struck deals Thursday as Infielder/outfielder J.D. Davis swapped proposed arbitration salaries with the team. First baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. agreed to $3.5 million and right-handed reliever Tyler Rogers to $3.2 million. Davis
Continue ReadingBy CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Tyrone McDougald wore a long-eared, leopard-style hat as he sorted through racks of warm clothes at a homeless service center in Portland, Oregon. He was already wearing multiple layers, but with no roof of his own, he grabbed two more coats to help him face a
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press DAVIS, Calif. (AP) — Kane Milling scored 27 points, Elijah Pepper and Ty Johnson each added 20 and UC Davis beat Cal State Northridge 95-75 on Thursday night. Milling was 9 of 19 shooting, including 6 for 14 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 4 from the line for the
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