By DANIEL POLITI and DAVID BILLER Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Right-wing populist Javier Milei will become the next president of Argentina after promising a dramatic shake-up to the state in a fiercely polarized election campaign held amid deep discontent over soaring inflation and rising poverty. With 97.6% of votes tallied in Sunday’s
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Jonathan Mogbo and Marcus Williams scored 14 points apiece to guide San Francisco to a 70-54 victory over DePaul in the Arizona Tip-Off on Sunday night. Mogbo also added six rebounds for the Dons (3-2). Williams shot 6 for 13, including 2 for 5 from beyond the
Continue ReadingBy JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brock Purdy felt it was important for the San Francisco 49ers to get back to an attacking mindset following a three-game losing streak. The new attitude — and a couple of well-thrown deep passes — have the Niners back playing at their usual
Continue ReadingINGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Seattle quarterback Geno Smith and Los Angeles receiver Cooper Kupp were both sidelined in the second half of the Seahawks’ game against the Rams on Sunday. Smith was listed as questionable to return after taking a big hit from Aaron Donald late in the third quarter. Smith didn’t appear to be
Continue ReadingMEXICO CITY (AP) — Five workers on a road project in central Mexico are dead and three ware injured after the collapse of a 50-foot (15 meter) tall section of scaffolding. The workers were pouring cement into a huge form on a highway retaining wall, when the form and the scaffolding gave way, plunging the
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By Keith Allen and Kate Andersen Brower, CNN (CNN) — Rosalynn Carter, who as first lady worked tirelessly on behalf of mental health reform and professionalized the role of the president’s spouse, died Sunday at the age of 96, according to The Carter Center. Rosalynn Carter passed away peacefully with family by her side at
Continue ReadingBy DANIEL POLITI and DAVID BILLER Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina’s Economy Minister Sergio Massa conceded defeat to populist Javier Milei in Sunday’s fiercely polarized presidential runoff even before the country’s electoral authority released official results. Massa congratulated his opponent, a right-wing economist who has promised a dramatic shake-up for many of
Continue ReadingDELAND, Fla. (AP) — Nathan Brown and Re-al Mitchell connected for two touchdowns and San Diego ended its season with a 47-20 win over Stetson on Saturday. Brown was 21-of-27 passing for 219 yards. Mitchell caught 12 passes for 90 yards and rushed for another score. Isaiah Williams rushed for 145 yards on 25 carries
Continue ReadingBy DANIEL POLITI and DAVID BILLER Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina’s Economy Minister Sergio Massa has conceded defeat to populist Javier Milei in Sunday’s presidential runoff before the country’s electoral authority released official results. Because the voting is conducted by paper ballots, the timing of the final result is unpredictable. The highly
Continue ReadingDELAND, Fla. (AP) — In a story published Nov. 18, 2023, about San Diego beating Stetson, The Associated Press erroneously reported the name of the San Diego quarterback. It was Nathan Brown, not Tanner Jellison.
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Cameron Brink scored nine of her career-high 29 points in overtime, including a pair of clutch free throws with 11.9 seconds remaining, and No, 6 Stanford held off Duke 82-79 on Sunday. The reigning two-time Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year added 11 rebounds and six
Continue ReadingBy Alex Marquardt and MJ Lee, CNN (CNN) — A recent draft of a possible deal to secure the release of hostages that Hamas is holding in Gaza proposes a four- to five-day pause in fighting for the initial release of 50 hostages, two sources familiar with the talks told CNN. An agreement has yet to
Continue ReadingBy BABACAR DIONE Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The party of jailed Senegalese leader Ousmane Sonko says it’s now backing another candidate for the February presidential election. The announcement Sunday comes only days after Senegal’s Supreme Court effectively blocked Sonko’s presidential bid. The high court overturned a ruling that had called for Sonko’s reinstatement
Continue ReadingCNN By Keith Allen and Kate Andersen Brower, CNN (CNN) — Rosalynn Carter, who as first lady worked tirelessly on behalf of mental health reform and professionalized the role of the president’s spouse, died Sunday at the age of 96, according to the Carter Center. Rosalynn Carter passed away peacefully with family by her side
Continue ReadingCNN By Keith Allen and Kate Andersen Brower, CNN (CNN) — Rosalynn Carter, who as first lady worked tirelessly on behalf of mental health reform and professionalized the role of the president’s spouse, died Sunday at the age of 96, according to The Carter Center. Rosalynn Carter passed away peacefully with family by her side
Continue ReadingBy WILL WEISSERT Associated Press NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — President Joe Biden visited naval installations in Virginia on Sunday to kick off the Thanksgiving holiday week, introducing an early screening of the upcoming movie “Wonka” and sharing a “friendsgiving” meal with service members and their relatives. Biden also paid tribute Sunday to former first lady
Continue ReadingATLANTA (AP) — Reactions to the death of Rosalynn Carter, former first lady and global humanitarian: ___ President Joe Biden said the Carters “brought grace” to the White House. “He had this great integrity, still does. And she did too,” Biden told reporters as he was boarding Air Force One to leave Norfolk, Virginia on
Continue ReadingBy STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — With Green Bay down to one healthy running back, Jordan Love realized the Packers’ hopes likely rested on his right arm. The first-year starting quarterback responded with the best performance of his young career. Love threw for 322 yards and found Romeo Doubs for
Continue ReadingPARIS (AP) — A faded and cracked felt bicorne hat worn by Napoléon Bonaparte sold for $2.1 million at an auction Sunday of the French emperor’s belongings. Yes, $2.1 million. The signature broad, black hat — one of a handful still in existence that Napoléon wore when he ruled 19th-century France and waged war in
Continue ReadingCNN, WXIA By Keith Allen and Kate Andersen Brower, CNN (CNN) — Rosalynn Carter, who as first lady worked tirelessly on behalf of mental health reform and professionalized the role of the president’s spouse, died Sunday at the age of 96, according to The Carter Center. Rosalynn Carter passed away peacefully with family by her
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