By HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Sunday its latest intercontinental ballistic missile test was meant to further bolster its “fatal” nuclear attack capacity against its rivals, as it threatened additional powerful steps in response to the upcoming military training between the United States and South Korea. The United
Continue Reading By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is scrambling to avert a diplomatic crisis over Israeli settlement activity this week at the United Nations that threatens to overshadow and perhaps derail what the U.S. hopes will be a solid five days of focus on condemning Russia’s war with Ukraine. Secretary
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By Homero De la Fuente and Ben Morse, CNN After spending nearly 10 months imprisoned in Russia, WNBA star Brittney Griner is making her return to basketball in the upcoming season, signing a one-year deal with the Phoenix Mercury, the team announced on Tuesday. The two-time Olympic gold medalist was released in December — after
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Former employees of a Columbia healthcare clinic await answers after a sudden closure– and final paychecks. Spectrum Health Care Clinic closed its doors Wednesday without notice. The clinic, formerly at 1123 Wilkes Boulevard in Columbia, has a piece of paper plastered on the front door. “Closed until further notice,” citing financial hardships
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Chris Harris scored 20 points to help Southeast Missouri State fend off Southern Indiana 85-80. Harris made 11 of 13 shots from the free-throw line for the Redhawks (15-14, 10-6 Ohio Valley Conference). Dylan Branson finished with 16 points, five rebounds and four steals. Israel Barnes hit two 3-pointers and scored
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COMMERCE, Texas — Boogie Anderson hit a short jumper as time ran out in overtime for the last of his 24 points in Southeastern Louisiana’s 78-76 overtime victory over Texas A&M-Commerce on Saturday night. The Lions moved to 15-13 with the victory and the Lions dropped to 11-17.
Continue Reading By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Adam Boqvist broke a tie early in the third period and the last-place Columbus Blue Jackets beat the struggling Dallas Stars 4-1 on Saturday night. The Western Conference-leading Stars lost for the seventh time in nine games. They had an early start on the second night
Continue Reading By JOHN COON Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Shawndarius Cowart scored 18 points to lead Grambling State to a 69-64 overtime victory over Southern in the NBA HBCU Classic. The game was part of the NBA All-Star events in Salt Lake City. The nationally televised game preceded All-Star Saturday night’s lineup featuring the
Continue Reading COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Wade Taylor IV scored 21 points, Dexter Dennis added a double-double and Texas A&M beat Missouri 69-60 for its fifth straight victory. Taylor made 4 of 7 shots with three 3-pointers for the Aggies (20-7, 12-2), who are off to their best start in Southeastern Conference play since becoming a member
Continue Reading COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Wade Taylor IV scored 21 points, Dexter Dennis added a double-double and Texas A&M beat Missouri 69-60 for its fifth straight victory. Taylor made 4 of 7 shots with three 3-pointers for the Aggies (20-7, 12-2), who are off to their best start in Southeastern Conference play since becoming a member
Continue Reading By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association clearly do not agree on everything, as evidenced by the fact that there’s no new Collective Bargaining Agreement yet. One thing they do agree on: A record-setting trade deadline this season is a good thing. NBA
Continue Reading By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Jake DeBrusk scored two minutes into his first game in six weeks to lead the Bruins to a 6-2 victory over the New York Islanders. Trent Frederic had a pair of goals and Linus Ullmark stopped 26 shots for Boston. Nick Foligno, Patrice Bergeron and Pavel
Continue Reading By The Associated Press JACKSONVILLE, Ala. — Led by Darius McGhee’s 27 points, the Liberty Flames defeated the Jacksonville State Gamecocks 79-55. The Flames are now 22-7 with the win and the Gamecocks fell to 11-18.
Continue Reading NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — Kelton Talford scored 20 points and Winthrop beat Charleston Southern 75-67. Talford also had six rebounds for the Eagles (13-16, 8-8 Big South Conference). Cory Hightower added 16 points and seven boards. Toneari Lane sank four 3-pointers and scored 16. Tyeree Bryan finished with 23 points to pace the Buccaneers (8-19,
Continue ReadingSofía Benavides (CNN) — Una mujer que había sido secuestrada hace casi un año mientras viajaba por el país escapó dramáticamente de su secuestrador tras inventar un plan de fuga a una estación de servicio de Nueva Jersey, dijeron las autoridades este viernes. James W. Parrillo Jr., de 57 años, fue acusado de secuestrar a
Continue Reading By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jon Rahm could hear the cheers from all over Riviera, the sound typically associated with someone making a charge. Except they came from the opposite side of the course that featured players too far away from the lead. What they meant was not nearly as
Continue Reading By JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Republican Party has elected Kristina Karamo to be its next chair during a convention in Lansing. Karamo is a community college professor who lost her race for secretary of state after mounting a campaign filled with election conspiracies. She will lead the party through
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By Megan Thomas and Alaa Elassar, CNN Allison Holker, the widow of late professional dancer and producer Stephen “tWitch” Boss, shared a message of gratitude on Saturday in her first video appearance on social media since his death. Boss, the DJ for “Ellen DeGeneres Show” and dancer who rose to fame on “So You Think
Continue Reading By The Associated Press FRESNO, Calf. — Isaiah Stevens scored 17 points to lead the Colorado State Rams and John Tonje secured the victory with a free throw with five seconds remaining as the Rams took down the Fresno State Bulldogs 60-57. The Rams are now 12-15 on the season, while the Bulldogs moved to
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By Jasmine Wright and Paul LeBlanc, CNN Secretary of State Antony Blinken has made clear that the US has no doubt China was seeking to surveil the US via the balloon that was ultimately shot down off the coast of South Carolina earlier this month. “I can’t say dispositively what the original intent was, but
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