November 26 Omicron variant news
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New COVID variant threat causes worldwide scramble
By RAF CASERT and CALVIN WOODWARD Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The world is racing to contain a new coronavirus variant that is potentially more dangerous than the one that has fueled waves of infection on nearly every continent. A World Health Organization panel on Friday named the variant “omicron” and classified it as a
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Kalscheur leads Iowa State to 78-59 rout of No. 9 Memphis
By DENIS P. GORMAN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Gabe Kalscheur scored 30 points and led Iowa State to a 78-59 win over No. 9 Memphis in the championship game of the NIT Season Tip-Off. Kalscheur was named MVP of the tournament. Tristan and Aljaz Kunc each scored 11 points for the Cyclones, who
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Kalscheur leads Iowa State to 78-59 rout of No. 9 Memphis
By DENIS P. GORMAN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Gabe Kalscheur scored 30 points and led Iowa State to a 78-59 win over No. 9 Memphis in the championship game of the NIT Season Tip-Off. Kalscheur was named MVP of the tournament. Tristan and Aljaz Kunc each scored 11 points for the Cyclones, who
Continue Reading 3 burned bodies found in Solomon Islands’ Chinatown following days of violent protests
By Wayne Chang and Jonny Hallam, CNN Three charred bodies have been found in a burned out building in the Chinatown district of the Solomon Islands’ capital, Honiara — the first reported fatalities after three days of violent protests that saw more than 100 people arrested. Police are investigating the cause of their death and
Continue Reading Bucks beat Nuggets 120-109, extend win streak to 6 games
By MICHAEL KELLY Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 24 points and 13 rebounds, Pat Connaughton added 20 points off the bench and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the depleted Denver Nuggets 120-109 for their sixth straight win. Antetokounmpo hit 10 of 13 shots in 30 minutes and the Bucks never trailed, winning by
Continue Reading Martin Jr scores 20 as Montana tops Southern Miss 74-62
MISSOULA, Mont. — Lonnell Martin Jr. had 20 points as Montana beat Southern Miss 74-62. Robby Beasley III had 17 points for the Grizzlies (4-2), who won their fourth straight at home. Tyler Stevenson had 21 points and 11 rebounds for the Golden Eagles (4-3).
Continue Reading Graham’s 3-pointer lifts Pelicans to 98-97 win over Jazz
By JOHN COON Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Devonte’ Graham hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1.9 seconds to lift the New Orleans Pelicans to a 98-97 win over the Utah Jazz on Friday night. Bojan Bogdanovic scored 23 points and Donovan Mitchell added 16 points and six assists to lead the Jazz. Mike
Continue Reading Washington State pummels Washington 40-13 in Apple Cup
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Max Borghi rushed for 129 yards and two touchdowns, and Washington State handed Washington its biggest loss in the history of the rivalry matchup with a 40-13 victory in the Apple Cup. The Cougars snapped a seven-game losing streak to their rivals, picking up their first
Continue Reading Japan PM vows to step up defense amid China, NK threats
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, at his first troop review, has renewed his pledge to consider “all options,” including acquiring enemy base strike capability, and vowed to create a stronger Self-Defense Force to protect the country amid growing threats from China and North Korea. Kishida says the
Continue Reading Etienne, Udeze catapult Wichita State over Missouri 61-55
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Tyson Etienne scored 13 of his 18 points in the second half and Morris Udeze netted 11 of his 15 points after intermission to help Wichita State fend off Missouri 61-55. Etienne sank 7 of 17 shots from the floor for the Shockers (5-1), hitting 5 of 9 in the final
Continue Reading Etienne, Udeze catapult Wichita State over Missouri 61-55
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Tyson Etienne scored 13 of his 18 points in the second half and Morris Udeze netted 11 of his 15 points after intermission to help Wichita State fend off Missouri 61-55. Etienne sank 7 of 17 shots from the floor for the Shockers (5-1), hitting 5 of 9 in the final
Continue Reading At least 1 injured in shooting at mall in Tacoma, Washington
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Authorities say shots were fired near a food court at a shopping mall in Tacoma, Washington. Pierce County Sheriff’s Sgt. Darren Moss said at least one person was struck and injured at the Tacoma Mall. People called 911 just after 7 p.m. Friday to say multiple shots were fired. The Tacoma
Continue ReadingOposición en Bolivia rechaza participación del embajador de Argentina en marcha del MAS
Alejandra Ramos Barreda (CNN Español) — La participación del embajador de Argentina en Bolivia, Ariel Basteiro, en una marcha del partido oficialista junto al expresidente Evo Morales generó polémica en el país y ya líderes de la oposición boliviana catalogan el hecho como “actos de injerencia”. Durante el evento, Basteiro dijo que era un honor
Continue Reading Saint Joseph’s tops Georgetown 77-74 behind Funk
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Taylor Funk poured in 29 points, sinking 8 of 10 shots from 3-point range, and Saint Joseph’s held off Georgetown 77-74 at the Wooden Legacy. Funk shot 9 for 11 overall and added seven rebounds for the Hawks (3-3). Kaiden Rice tossed in 25 points to lead the Hoyas (2-3).
Continue Reading Higgins leads CS Bakersfield past Boise St. 46-39
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Kaleb Higgins had 11 points as Cal State Bakersfield topped Boise State 46-39. Devonaire Doutrive had 15 points and six rebounds for the Broncos. Mladen Armus added nine rebounds.
Continue Reading Spurs best Celtics 96-88 after blowing 24-point advantage
By RAUL DOMINGUEZ Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Dejounte Murray had 29 points and 11 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs rallied in the final minute after blowing a 24-point lead to beat the Boston Celtics 96-88 on Friday night, snapping a six-game skid. Keldon Johnson and Derrick White added 17 points each and
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Mizzou men’s hoops struggles on offense in loss to Wichita State
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou men’s basketball team lost to Wichita State 61-55 on Friday night. The Tigers are now 3-3 on the season. Amari Davis led the Tigers with 17 points, but MU shot just 35% from the field. The Tigers were 2-for-18 from three-point range. Up next – Mizzou will host Paul Quinn
Continue Reading Texas A&M regroups in second half, beats South Dakota 58-44
ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands (AP) — Kayla Wells scored 20 points and No. 23 Texas A&M overcame a nine-point halftime deficit to defeat South Dakota 58-44 at the Paradise Jam. The Aggies trailed 30-21 at halftime but blew past South Dakota in the third quarter, outscoring the Coyotes 24-2 in the period. The Coyotes made
Continue Reading No. 24 NC State stuns NC 34-30 with 2 TDs in 26 seconds
By RYAN WILCOX Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Devin Leary threw two touchdown passes in a 26-second span, with No. 24 North Carolina State recovering an onside kick in between, to stun North Carolina 34-30 on Friday night and remain alive in the ACC Atlantic Division title chase. With N.C. State down 30-21, Leary
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