Strike hits TV tower in Kyiv as Russia ramps up assault on key Ukrainian cities
By Ivana Kottasová, Tamara Qiblawi, Tara John and Julia Hollingsworth, CNN Russian forces fired rockets at a TV tower in the Ukrainian capital of…
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EXPLAINER: Verdict for American at Nissan in Ghosn scandal
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — A Tokyo court will hand down a verdict Thursday in the criminal trial of Greg Kelly, an American…
Continue Reading Asian shares climb amid Russia-Ukraine talks, oil worries
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares have mostly gained as investors eye talks between Ukraine and Russia aimed at trying…
Continue Reading China manufacturing grows weakly in February
BEIJING (AP) — Two surveys show Chinese manufacturing grew weakly in February, hampered by supply disruptions, anti-virus controls and lackluster…
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MLB labor talks go past midnight amid opening day deadline
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Major League Baseball has extended its deadline for reaching a labor deal to 5 p.m. on…
Continue Reading Robinson’s sparks Fresno State past New Mexico 71-68
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Orlando Robinson buried a go-ahead 3-pointer with 54 seconds remaining and finished with 28 points and 10 rebounds as Fresno…
Continue Reading Hawkins propels Howard past South Carolina State 72-62
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — Freshman Elijah Hawkins scored 15 points to guide Howard to a 72-62 victory over South Carolina State. Steve Settle III had…
Continue Reading Traffic jams back in Philippine capital as restrictions ease
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Traffic jams and outdoor crowds are back in the Philippine capital and 38 other cities and provinces. Officials allowed…
Continue Reading Russia eyes sanctions workarounds in energy, gold, crypto
By FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The harsh sanctions imposed on Russia and the resulting crash of the ruble have the Kremlin…
Continue Reading Colbert gives sendoff as his producer gets ready to lead CNN
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Stephen Colbert gave a heartfelt sendoff to his show’s producer, Chris Licht, who was…
Continue Reading Toyota restarting Japan plants after malware hits supplier
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Production will resume Wednesday at all of Toyota’s 14 plants in Japan after they were idled for…
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Local highlights and scores: Feb. 28, 2022
WARDSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are the local scores from Monday, Feb. 28, 2022. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS GIRLS…
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US births continue to decline but ‘may be returning to pre-pandemic levels,’ preliminary CDC data suggests
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The overall number of babies born in the United States continues to follow a downward trend but “may be returning to…
Continue Reading From banking to sports to vodka, Russia’s isolation grows
By TED ANTHONY AP National Writer Russia has been abruptly cut off from the larger world on multiple fronts. Its ability to bank internationally has…
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March 1, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news
By Aditi Sangal, Adrienne Vogt, Helen Regan, Adam Renton, Jessie Yeung, Rob Picheta, Ed Upright, Melissa Macaya and Meg Wagner, CNN…
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Why Biden’s key Mideast allies aren’t condemning Russia’s Ukraine invasion
By Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN The United Arab Emirates surprised its Western allies last week when it abstained on a US-drafted United Nations Security…
Continue Reading Japan’s Toshiba CEO steps down amid restructuring efforts
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Japanese technology giant Toshiba has named a new chief executive as it seeks shareholder approval…
Continue Reading Flagler, Akinjo lead No. 3 Baylor past No. 21 Texas 68-61
By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Adam Flagler and James Akinjo each scored 19 points to send No. 3 Baylor over No. 21 Texas…
Continue Reading Thomas leads Alcorn State past Texas Southern 75-72
HOUSTON (AP) — Justin Thomas and Darrious Agnew scored 12 points apiece to help Alcorn State fend off Texas Southern 75-72. Dominic Brewton added…
Continue Reading Garrett leads Bethune-Cookman past Grambling St. 69-63
GRAMBLING, La. — Marcus Garrett had a career-high 27 points as Bethune-Cookman defeated Grambling State 69-63. Cameron Christon led Grambling with…
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