By Gregory Krieg, Eric Bradner and Maeve Reston, CNN Former Vice President Mike Pence in a CNN town hall on Wednesday refused to commit his support to former President Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign and left the door open to seeking the Republican nomination himself. Speaking a day after the release of his memoir, “So Help
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By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The Australian government confirmed on Thursday that Novak Djokovic had been granted a visa to compete in the Australian Open in January a year after he was deported over his stance against COVID-19 vaccination. The 21-time Grand Slam singles champion had his visa canceled on public
Continue Reading By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Tess Gunty’s “The Rabbit Hutch,” a sweeping novel set in a low-income housing community in Indiana, has won the National Book Award for fiction. The nonfiction prize went to Imani Perry’s “South to America,” and Sabaa Tahir’s “All My Rage” won for young people’s literature.
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EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Led by Chris Harris’ 14 points, the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks defeated the Evansville Purple Aces 67-61 on Wednesday night. The Redhawks improved to 3-0 with the win and the Purple Aces fell to 1-2.
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EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Led by Chris Harris’ 14 points, the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks defeated the Evansville Purple Aces 67-61 on Wednesday night. The Redhawks improved to 3-0 with the win and the Purple Aces fell to 1-2.
Continue Reading By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An oil tanker associated with an Israeli billionaire has been struck by an Iranian bomb-carrying drone off the coast of Oman amid heightened tensions with Tehran. That’s according to the U.S. military’s Mideast-based Central Command and an Israeli official who spoke Wednesday to The
Continue ReadingALBANY, N.Y. — Led by Ethan Roberts’ 22 points, the Army Black Knights defeated the Siena Saints 96-94 in overtime on Wednesday night. The Black Knights are now 2-1 on the season, while the Saints fell to 2-1.
Continue Reading By JILL COLVIN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence said Wednesday that voters are “looking for new leadership” following the disappointing midterm elections for Republicans, who are now openly debating whether his onetime boss, Donald Trump, should maintain a leading role in the party. In an interview with The Associated
Continue Reading By Gregory Krieg, Eric Bradner and Maeve Reston, CNN Former Vice President Mike Pence in a CNN town hall on Wednesday refused to commit his support to former President Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign and left the door open to seeking the Republican nomination himself. Speaking a day after the release of his memoir, “So Help
Continue ReadingAlejandra Ramos (CNN Español) — La Subcomisión de Acusaciones Constitucionales del Congreso de Perú admitió este miércoles por 13 votos a favor y ocho en contra la denuncia constitucional que la fiscal de la Nación, Patricia Benavides, le presentó el 11 de octubre para suspender de sus funciones al presidente, Pedro Castillo, a través del
Continue ReadingRocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — Corea del Norte lanzó este jueves un misil balístico de corto alcance en aguas frente a la costa este de la península de Corea, según funcionarios militares de Corea del Sur. El Estado Mayor Conjunto de Corea del Sur dijo que el misil fue disparado desde el área de Wonsan de
Continue Reading BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s state media reported the country’s military-controlled government was releasing and deporting an Australian academic, a Japanese filmmaker and an ex-British diplomat as part of a prisoner amnesty to mark the country’s National Victory Day. Government’s spokesperson Maj. Gen. Zaw Min Tun told the Voice of Myanmar and Yangon Media Group on
Continue Reading DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Led by Zion Harmon’s 15 points, the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats defeated the Trinity Baptist Eagles 83-46 on Wednesday night. The Wildcats are now 2-2 on the seaso
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By Travis Caldwell and Jill Martin, CNN Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving, who was suspended for at least five games by the team for comments made after sharing a link to an antisemitic movie on social media, is due this week to miss his eighth consecutive game. Thursday’s matchup in Portland against the Trail Blazers
Continue Reading By AL LESAR Associated Press KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Olivier Nkamhoua and Josiah-Jordan James each scored 18 points to lead No. 22 Tennessee to a 81-50 victory over Florida Gulf Coast on Wednesday night. The Volunteers (2-1) bounced back from a loss to Colorado over the weekend by focusing on defense and limiting Florida Gulf
Continue Reading HOUSTON (AP) — Marcus Sasser scored 20 points and Jarace Walker added 19 to help No. 3 Houston rout Texas Southern 83-48. J’Wan Roberts had 10 points for Houston, which shot 52%. The Cougars (4-0) forced 18 turnovers, which they converted into 21 points. Houston also held a 50-24 advantage in points in the paint
Continue ReadingBy Andy Rose, Shimon Prokupecz and Matthew J. Friedman, CNN As a senior law enforcement officer with Uvalde, Texas, police faces potential termination this weekend amid fallout from the Robb Elementary School shooting, the public school district has named its new police chief. Josh Gutierrez was named the interim executive director of safety and security
Continue Reading By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — O.G. Anunoby scored a season-high 32 points and matched his season high with 10 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors used a 21-0 run in the third quarter to beat Miami 112-104 on Wednesday night, ending the Heat’s winning streak at three. Fred VanVleet returned from illness to
Continue Reading HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (AP) — Marques Warrick scored 22 points as Northern Kentucky beat Cincinnati 64-51 on Wednesday night. Warrick added three blocks for the Norse (2-1). Sam Vinson scored 15 points and added four steals. Chris Brandon recorded 10 points and finished 5 of 7 from the floor. Viktor Lakhin led the way for
Continue Reading By ERIC W. BOLIN Associated Press FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Ricky Council scored 19 points in No. 9 Arkansas’ 71-56 victory over South Dakota State on Wednesday. Arkansas used a 10-2 run over the last two minutes of the first half to build a double-digit halftime lead, an 11-0 run early in the second to
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