By Phil Mattingly, CNN After months of frustration, White House officials are suddenly looking at a rare opportunity on Capitol Hill — the chance to pass something important with the support of both Democrats and Republicans. A sweeping, roughly $250 billion proposal to bolster US competitiveness with China has moved to the top of their
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By Phil Mattingly, CNN After months of frustration, White House officials are suddenly looking at a rare opportunity on Capitol Hill — the chance to pass something important with the support of both Democrats and Republicans. A sweeping, roughly $250 billion proposal to bolster US competitiveness with China has moved to the top of their
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By Michelle Toh and Selina Wang, CNN Business Sponsors of the Olympics are walking a tightrope ahead of the Beijing Winter Games next month as worsening geopolitical tensions force them to consider downplaying their involvement without upsetting China. Political fervor in the United States reached a high last month as the White House called for
Continue Reading By Michelle Toh and Selina Wang, CNN Business Sponsors of the Olympics are walking a tightrope ahead of the Beijing Winter Games next month as worsening geopolitical tensions force them to consider downplaying their involvement without upsetting China. Political fervor in the United States reached a high last month as the White House called for
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Ivana Kottasová, CNN | Design by Natalie Croker and Marco Chacon It took at least nine hard blows from an ax to smash the glass case in Dresden’s historic Green Vault. Once the glass shattered, the two masked thieves grabbed 21 priceless diamond-studded artifacts and disappeared. It was November 25, 2019, and in the space
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Johni Broome had 21 points and 11 rebounds as Morehead State extended its win streak to 10 games, narrowly defeating Southeast Missouri 74-73 in overtime. Chris Harris led the Redhawks on Thursday night with a season-high 22 points.
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Johni Broome had 21 points and 11 rebounds as Morehead State extended its win streak to 10 games, narrowly defeating Southeast Missouri 74-73 in overtime. Chris Harris led the Redhawks on Thursday night with a season-high 22 points.
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By Rhea Mogul, CNN The Australian government on Friday pledged 1 billion Australian dollars ($700 million) to protect the Great Barrier Reef, months after it narrowly avoided being placed on the UN’s cultural agency’s “danger” list due to the threat of climate change. Prime Minister Scott Morrison unveiled the nearly decade-long conservation package days ahead
Continue Reading By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 15 points to help No. 7 UCLA rout California 81-57. The Bruins won their fifth straight and took sole possession of first place in the Pac-12. All but one of UCLA’s 10 players scored on a night when they were missing
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The coronavirus pandemic, along with a struggling economic climate has created challenges for some minority and women-owned businesses.
Continue Reading HAMMOND, La. — Isaac Mushila and Trevian Tennyson scored 19 points apiece as Texas A&M-Corpus Christi beat Southeastern Louisiana 86-71. Myles Smith added 14 points for the Islanders on Thursday night, while De’Lazarus Keys and Terrion Murdix each had 12. Jalyn Hinton led the Lions with a career-high 24 points.
Continue Reading EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — Marcus Fitzgerald Jr. had 18 points as Tennessee State narrowly beat Southern Illinois-Edwardsville 75-70. Carlos Marshall Jr. added 17 points for the Tigers on Thursday night, while Kassim Nicholson chipped in 16. Ray’Sean Taylor led the Cougars with 26 points, tying his career high.
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By Mary Kay Mallonee, CNN The FBI arrested a Nevada man for allegedly making several threatening phone calls to the Nevada Secretary of State’s Office on the morning after the attack on the US Capitol, the Justice Department announced Thursday. This is the second person arrested by DOJ’s Elections Threats Task Force, which was launched
Continue Reading MONTREAL (AP) — Anaheim scored three first-period goals, Trevor Zegras scored twice in the second period, and then the Ducks held off the Montreal Canadiens for a 5-4 win on Thursday night. Sam Carrick, Troy Terry and Cam Fowler had first-period goals for Anaheim, and Anthony Stolarz stopped 35 shots. Jake Evans had two goals
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Joint Communication is reporting a crash at mile marker 130 on eastbound Interstate 70 at 10:05 p.m. The alert says the passing lane is shut down. Officials report to use caution and avoid the area if possible. Video of the crash shows that traffic was no longer backed up just
Continue Reading BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Jordan Walker hit a 3-pointer with 4 seconds left and finished with 21 points to lead UAB to a 68-65 victory over Western Kentucky. Michael Ertel and Quan Jackson had 10 points each for the Blazers  (17-4, 7-1 Conference USA), who won their fourth straight. Josh Anderson had 16 points
Continue Reading NATCHITOCHES, La. (AP) — Kendal Coleman tossed in a career-high 25 points and snagged 13 rebounds to lead Northwestern State past Incarnate Word 79-70. Carvell Teasett and Cedric Garrett scored 14 apiece for the Demons (5-16, 2-5 Southland Conference), who snapped a four-game skid. Charlie Yoder had 25 points for the Cardinals (4-17, 1-6), who
Continue Reading BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Jubrile Belo, Xavier Bishop and RaeQuan Battle scored 15 points apiece as Montana State slipped past Eastern Washington 69-65. Amin Adamu had 12 points and six rebounds for the Bobcats (15-5, 7-2 Big Sky Conference), who have won six straight. Linton Acliese III had 22 points and 10 rebounds to lead
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas — Alfred Hollins tipped in a miss as time expired to lead UTEP to a 70-68 win over Florida Atlantic on Thursday night. Souley Boum had 28 points to lead the Miners. Vladislav Goldin led the Owls with 19 points.
Continue Reading DENVER — Evan Gilyard II had 23 points as Kansas City beat Denver 72-61. Touko Tainamo led the Pioneers on Thursday night with 15 points and 15 rebounds.
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