AMHERST, Mass. — Jackie Johnson III scored 27 points, tying his season high, as Duquesne beat UMass 78-74. Amir Spears added 21 points for the Dukes. C.J. Kelly led the Minutemen on Saturday with 19 points.
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By Laura Studley, CNN A Massachusetts school district has invited two new police officers to patrol its buildings, only these cops have four paws and aren’t detecting crime. They’re detecting Covid. A pair of specially-trained dogs, 14-month-old labs named Huntah and Duke, began their training in May 2021, and now roam the halls of schools
Continue Reading NASHVILLE (AP) — James Reese V scored 13 points and Vanderbilt failed to get up a shot in the final 6.3 seconds as South Carolina pulled out a 72-70 win. Myles Stute, who led the Commodores with 19 points, made 1 of 2 free throws with 12 seconds left. Reese responded with 1 of 2
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By Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN The New York attorney general’s office is investigating an incident in which a man died weeks after catching fire when police tased him while he was covered in hand sanitizer, new videos released on Friday by the attorney general’s office show. In the first of two videos dated October 30, 2021
Continue Reading By Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN The New York attorney general’s office is investigating an incident in which a man died weeks after catching fire when police tased him while he was covered in hand sanitizer, new videos released on Friday by the attorney general’s office show. In the first of two videos dated October 30, 2021
Continue Reading TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Boston Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy says goalie Tuukka Rask could rejoin the team without playing games in the minor leagues. Rask, who hasn’t played in the NHL since undergoing offseason labrum surgery on his hip, signed a professional tryout agreement with AHL Providence on Thursday. But Providence’s two games scheduled for
Continue Reading By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Nate Watson had 22 points and 11 rebounds to help No. 16 Providence rally past St. John’s 83-73. It was the 300th career victory for Friars coach Ed Cooley. The Friars have won nine of their last 10. Jared Bynum had 18 points, Justin Minaya
Continue Reading By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Ten-man Barcelona has conceded a late goal to draw at Granada 1-1 after Dani Alves set up the opener in his first Spanish league match since returning to the club. The 38-year-old Alves curled in a long ball for Luuk de Jong to steer home with
Continue Reading DURHAM, N.H. — Nick Guadarrama had a season-high 32 points as New Hampshire edged past Albany 64-62. Jamel Horton led the Great Danes  with 22 points.
Continue Reading CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s revamp of its defensive coaching staff now includes the return of Gene Chizik, who led Auburn to a national championship as a head coach. The school has announced the hiring of Chizik as assistant head coach for defense as well as the return of Charlton Warren to serve
Continue Reading By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer At least Newcastle’s fight to stay in the English Premier League won’t be hampered by a deep run in the FA Cup. In further embarrassment for a club with the world’s richest owners, Saudi-controlled Newcastle was beaten by third-tier Cambridge United 1-0 in the biggest shock in the third
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BY MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — A senior U.S. official says the United States is open to discussions with Russia on curtailing possible future deployments of offensive missiles in Ukraine and putting limits on U.S. and NATO military exercises in Eastern Europe as part of strategic talks to begin next week. But,
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HOUSTON (AP) — Josh Carlton had 22 points and 12 rebounds as No. 12 Houston beat Wichita State 76-66. Carlton, who scored a career-high 30 points on Wednesday in a victory at South Florida, helped Houston win its sixth in a row. The Cougars improved to 14-2 with their 34th straight home win. Taze Moore
Continue Reading HOUSTON (AP) — Josh Carlton had 22 points and 12 rebounds as No. 12 Houston beat Wichita State 76-66. Carlton, who scored a career-high 30 points on Wednesday in a victory at South Florida, helped Houston win its sixth in a row. The Cougars improved to 14-2 with their 34th straight home win. Taze Moore
Continue Reading KATY, Texas — Josh Morgan had 22 points as UIW defeated Houston Baptist 60-50. Zion Tordoff led the Huskies on Saturday with 12 points.
Continue Reading By KEN RITTER and DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Two American presidents and other Democratic leaders gathered in Nevada to commemorate former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. The turnout for Reid’s funeral Saturday testifies to Reid’s impact on some of the most consequential legislation of the 21st century. President Joe Biden, House
Continue ReadingBy Tom George Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — When it comes to the cleanup process at Red Hill, there’s still more work to be done. Another positive test for contaminants from samples at the Aliamanu Military Reservation housing means people there may have to wait until February to return home
Continue ReadingBy Joseph Wenzel Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — Many roads in Nashville remain treacherous on Friday as residents deal with the bitter cold. Nashville Department of Transportation crews continues to clear the roads throughout Davidson County. They are plowing and salting secondary roads and will continue that process throughout
Continue Reading By The Associated Press A team at the African Cup of Nations will be required to play a match provided it has a minimum of 11 available squad members who have tested negative for the coronavirus Even if there is no goalkeeper available, an outfield player must play in goal to fulfil a fixture provided
Continue Reading By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Oscar-winning lyricist Marilyn Bergman has died at age 93 after a long career in which she teamed with her husband on songs including “The Way We Were.” A representative says she died at her Los Angeles home Saturday of respiratory failure not related to COVID-19.
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