By JOSH BOAK Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — When Donald Trump was in the White House, he referred to Baltimore as a “disgusting, rat and rodent infested mess.” But for President Joe Biden, the city is the first stop in what probably will be a national tour to showcase his agenda. A White House official
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By JOSH BOAK Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — When Donald Trump was in the White House, he referred to Baltimore as a “disgusting, rat and rodent infested mess.” But for President Joe Biden, the city is the first stop in what probably will be a national tour to showcase his agenda. A White House official
Continue Reading By MARY CLARE JALONICK and LISA MASCARO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Women — and some men — in Congress have been fighting for government child care assistance for almost 80 years. With President Joe Biden’s $1.85 trillion social services package, they are as close as they have ever been to winning. And it’s not
Continue Reading By MARY CLARE JALONICK and LISA MASCARO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Women — and some men — in Congress have been fighting for government child care assistance for almost 80 years. With President Joe Biden’s $1.85 trillion social services package, they are as close as they have ever been to winning. And it’s not
Continue Reading By HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — An activist group says South Korea has rejected refugee status for four ethnic Chinese people who have been “stateless” since they fled North Korea years ago. In contrast to the status of the ethnic Chinese, North Korean defectors get citizenship and economic assistance in South
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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tre Williams had 14 points, four assists and three blocks and Leon Ayers III recorded 12 points and six rebounds as Duquesne defeated Rider 73-61. Dwight Murray Jr. led the Broncs on Tuesday night with 17 points.
Continue Reading HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — Tae Hardy had 30 points as Southern Miss got past William Carey 81-67 in a season opener. Jaron Pierre Jr. had 16 points for Southern Miss. Rashad Bolden added 13 points. Isaih Moore had 10 points. Zarkeichious Martin had 27 points for the Crusaders. Emile Kazeneza added 12 points. Arturro Bingham
Continue Reading CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Logan Couture’s third-period goal proved to be the winner and the San Jose Sharks beat the Calgary Flames 4-1. Tomas Hertl and Jonathan Dahlen added empty-net goals and Alexander Barabanov also scored for San Jose. Brent Burns had two assists. Sharks goalie Adin Hill stopped 37 shots. Milan Lucic scored for
Continue Reading By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating says a deal to acquire submarines powered by U.S. nuclear technology is aimed at protecting the United States from Chinese nuclear attack and has changed Australia-Sino relations. Keating told the National Press Club on Wednesday that Australia’s current conservative government
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — Will Martinez had 18 points off the bench to carry Wagner to a 77-59 win over Hartford. Jared Kimbrough led the Hawks on Tuesday night with 13 points.
Continue Reading DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Toumani Camara had 15 points and 10 rebounds to carry Dayton to a 64-54 win over Illinois-Chicago in the season opener for both teams. Kobe Elvis had 10 points and seven rebounds for Dayton. Zion Griffin had 17 points for the Flames. Damaria Franklin added 13 points. Kevin Johnson had 10
Continue Reading JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jordan Davis posted 12 points as Jacksonville routed Trinity Baptist 79-43. Tyrece Freeman led the Eagles on Tuesday night with 15 points.
Continue Reading ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — Mark Sears had a career-high 27 points as Ohio defeated Belmont 92-80. Jason Carter added 20 points for the Bobcats. Ben Sheppard led the Bruins with 25 points, tying his career high.
Continue Reading YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — Kurtis Rourke threw three touchdown passes, Ohio gained 265 yards on the ground, and the Bobcats defeated Eastern Michigan 34-26. Rourke, who was 9-of-17 passing for 230 yards, had 32 fewer completions than his counterpart, Ben Bryant of Eastern Michigan. Bryant completed 41 of 57 passes for 354 yards with a
Continue Reading CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Tahlik Chavez scored 13 points and had six assists as Charleston Southern rolled past Johnson & Wales (NC) 118-71. Deontaye Buskey, Kalib Clinton, Taje’ Kelly and Claudell Harris Jr. also scored 13 points for the Buccaneers. Clinton posted seven rebounds. Nathan Meshida had 17 points for the Wildcats. Jaylen Dibble added
Continue Reading ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Cam Holden recorded 15 points and 11 rebounds to lift Towson to a 77-56 win over Albany. De’Vondre Perry led the Great Danes on Tuesday night with 11 points.
Continue Reading By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul Rudd has been crowned as 2021’s Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine. Rudd, known for his starring roles in Marvel’s “Ant-Man” films, “This is 40” and the cult classic “Clueless,” was revealed as this year’s winner Tuesday night on CBS’ “The Late Show
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IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Keegan Murray scored 22 of his career-high 24 points in the first half when Iowa broke the game open and went on to beat Longwood 106-73 to win its 11th straight season opener. Murray scored eight straight points in the midst of a 23-3 run to start the game. He
Continue Reading By HUIZHONG WU Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — As vaccination rates rise in many parts of the world and even countries that previously had strict COVID-containment strategies gingerly ease restrictions, China is doubling down on its zero-tolerance policy. The approach includes strict lockdowns, multiple rounds of mass testing and centralized quarantine. China pioneered it
Continue Reading By JANIE HAR Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — U.S. food banks dealing with increased demand from families sidelined by the pandemic now face a new challenge – surging food prices and supply chain issues. The higher costs and limited availability mean some families may get smaller servings or substitutions for staples such as peanut
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