By JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has unveiled legislation that would clarify and standardize the way election data is organized, stored and shared across the state. The Republican says the proposal introduced Wednesday can serve as a national model in addressing the “crisis of confidence”
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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Saudi Arabia is entering a female team for the first time at an International Tennis Federation tournament — this week’s Asia/Oceania pre-qualifying event for the Billie Jean King Cup Juniors. Saudi Arabia and Brunei are making their Billie Jean King Cup Juniors debuts in the tournament for players 16 years
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CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Lance Jones had 28 points in Southern Illinois’ 86-63 win against Northern Iowa on Wednesday night. Jones shot 11 for 14, including 5 for 8 from beyond the arc for the Salukis (21-9, 13-6 Missouri Valley Conference). Marcus Domask scored 24 points while shooting 7 for 12 (6 for 9 from
Continue Reading MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s Senate has approved a reform of the country’s electoral institute, a move that opponents say will undercut democracy but which the president contends will save money and reduce political privileges. Lawmakers voted 72-50 in favor of the controversial overhaul of the body overseeing Mexico’s elections. Opponents immediately said they will
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — La primera vez que Anthony Sall vio a Barbara Olle, se quedó “pasmado”. Era el verano de 1969. Anthony era un universitario estadounidense de 28 años que rehuía las expectativas familiares para explorar el mundo. Anthony había rechazado la oferta de su padre de trabajar en su exitosa empresa familiar para
Continue Reading By DAVID SHARP Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The winner of a $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot — the fourth largest in U.S. history — has come forward to collect the prize, state officials said Wednesday. The winner had been a mystery, and remains a mystery. The Maine State Lottery said the winner chose
Continue Readingmacamilarincon (CNN Español) –– La Fiscalía Federal del Distrito Norte de California presentó este miércoles una solicitud para revocar la fianza de Alejandro Toledo, expresidente de Perú, con el fin de que pueda ser detenido y posteriormente extraditado a su país. La fiscal Stephanie Hinds argumentó que una vez que se ha autorizado la extradición
Continue Reading FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Alex Morgan and Mallory Swanson scored and the United States defeated Brazil 2-1 on Wednesday night to win the SheBelieves Cup for the fourth straight year. Japan, which defeated Canada 3-0 in the earlier match at Toyota Stadium, was runner-up in the four-team, round-robin tournament. All four SheBelieves Cup teams will
Continue Reading WASHINGTON — Led by Daniel Deaver’s 19 points, the Navy Midshipmen defeated the American Eagles 70-54 on Wednesday night. The Midshipmen are now 18-11 on the season, while the Eagles dropped to 15-13.
Continue Reading EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Led by Jace Carter’s 22 points, the UIC Flames defeated the Evansville Purple Aces 82-76 on Wednesday night. The Flames are now 12-18 with the win and the Purple Aces fell to 5-25.
Continue Reading CONWAY, Ark. — The Jacksonville State Gamecocks defeated the Central Arkansas Sugar Bears 101-71 on Wednesday night led by Demaree King’s 35 points. The Gamecocks moved to 12-18 with the victory and the Bears fell to 9-21.
Continue Reading BEIJING (AP) — A 6.8 magnitude earthquake shook a lightly populated, remote part of Tajikistan early Thursday near China’s far western Xinjiang region. It was 41 miles west of Murghob, Tajikistan, and 12 miles deep, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Mughrob is a district capital with a few thousand people located high in the
Continue Reading CLINTON, S.C. — Led by Justin Bailey’s 14 points, the South Carolina Upstate Spartans defeated the Presbyterian Blue Hose 59-57 on Wednesday night. The Spartans are now 14-14 on the season, while the Blue Hose moved to 5-25.
Continue Reading By The Associated Press KINGSTON, R.I. — James Bishop scored 25 points, including seven in the overtime, as the George Washington Colonials took down the Rhode Island Rams 89-80. The Colonials moved to 14-14 with the win and the Rams fell to 8-19.
Continue Reading VALPARAISO, Ind. — Led by Rienk Mast’s 18 points, the Bradley Braves defeated the Valparaiso Beacons 76-66 on Wednesday night. The Braves are now 22-8 on the season, while the Beacons fell to 11-19.
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By Laura He, CNN In the year since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Moscow has been hit by unprecedented Western sanctions and shut out of much of the global economy. But China, which has declared “no limits” to its friendship with its northern neighbor, has thrown the Kremlin an economic lifeline, tempering the impact of
Continue Reading By Laura He, CNN In the year since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Moscow has been hit by unprecedented Western sanctions and shut out of much of the global economy. But China, which has declared “no limits” to its friendship with its northern neighbor, has thrown the Kremlin an economic lifeline, tempering the impact of
Continue Reading By Laura He, CNN In the year since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Moscow has been hit by unprecedented Western sanctions and shut out of much of the global economy. But China, which has declared “no limits” to its friendship with its northern neighbor, has thrown the Kremlin an economic lifeline, tempering the impact of
Continue Reading By Laura He, CNN In the year since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Moscow has been hit by unprecedented Western sanctions and shut out of much of the global economy. But China, which has declared “no limits” to its friendship with its northern neighbor, has thrown the Kremlin an economic lifeline, tempering the impact of
Continue Reading By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A U.S. district judge on Wednesday cleared the way for federal officials to move ahead with plans to take to the air and shoot dozens of wild cattle in a rugged area of southwestern New Mexico. Ranchers had sought a delay, arguing that the potential
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