By The Associated Press NEW ORLEANS — Led by Jalen Cook’s 22 points, the Tulane Green Wave defeated the SMU Mustangs 74-52 on Wednesday night. The Green Wave are now 14-7 on the season, while the Mustangs fell to 8-15.
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By JIM GOMEZ Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The United States and the Philippines on Thursday announced plans to expand America’s military presence in the Southeast Asian nation, with access to four more bases as they seek to deter China’s increasingly aggressive actions toward Taiwan and in the disputed South China Sea. The agreement
Continue Reading RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Terquavion Smith scored 32 points, North Carolina State dominated from the start, and the Wolfpack rolled over Florida State 94-66. The Wolfpack opened the game with a flurry, going ahead 30-4 in the first 9-plus minutes. Smith made 5 of 7 3-pointers and scored 16 points in the first half. NC
Continue Reading By KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea says it’s prepared to counter U.S. military moves with the “most overwhelming nuclear force” as it warned that the expansion of the United States’ combined military exercises with rival South Korea is pushing tensions to an “extreme red line.” The statement Thursday by
Continue Reading By The Associated Press MURRAY, Ky. (AP) — Brian Moore Jr.’s 25 points helped Murray State defeat Belmont 83-82 on Wednesday night. Moore added six rebounds and five assists for the Racers (13-10, 8-5 Missouri Valley Conference). Kenny White Jr. scored 14 points and added six rebounds. Rob Perry scored 13 points. The Bruins (16-8,
Continue Reading By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Eric Gordon had a season-high 25 points and rookie Tari Eason added career-high 20 to lead the Houston Rockets to a 112-106 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Rockets (13-38), who have the worst record in the Western Conference, have won three of their last
Continue Reading NEW YORK — Led by Al-Amir Dawes’ 21 points, the Seton Hall Pirates defeated the St. John’s (NY) Red Storm 84-72 on Wednesday night. The Pirates are now 14-9 with the win and the Red Storm fell to 14-9.
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By Amy Croffey and Sharon Braithwaite Andrew Tate, the controversial former kickboxer turned social media influencer, and his brother Tristan have lost their appeal and will remain in detention in Romania on allegations of human trafficking and rape, CNN affiliate Antena 3 reported Wednesday. The brothers will remain in the custody of Bucharest Police until
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By MARGERY A. BECK Associated Press LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee took nearly eight hours of testimony Wednesday before adjourning without a vote on whether to advance a bill that would outlaw abortion at a point before many women know they’re pregnant. Hundreds of people crowded the halls
Continue Reading By MARGERY A. BECK Associated Press LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee took nearly eight hours of testimony Wednesday before adjourning without a vote on whether to advance a bill that would outlaw abortion at a point before many women know they’re pregnant. Hundreds of people crowded the halls
Continue Reading By JOE Mcdonald AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets gained Thursday after the Federal Reserve said the U.S. economy is moving toward lower inflation but more interest rate hikes are planned. Shanghai, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Sydney advanced. Oil prices rose. Wall Street’s benchmark S&P 500 index closed 1% higher after the
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By Brad Lendon and Jennifer Hansler, CNN The Philippines will provide the United States with expanded access to its military bases, the two countries said Thursday, providing US forces with a greater strategic footing on the southeastern edge of the South China Sea close to self-ruled Taiwan. The newly announced deal will give the US
Continue Reading By The Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Alston Mason scored 27 points, including four in the overtime, as the Missouri State Bears knocked off the Valparaiso Beacons 76-67 on Wednesday night. The Bears are now 12-11 with the victory and the Beacons fell to 10-14.
Continue Reading By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Honda is expanding the use of hydrogen to trucks and construction equipment, electricity for buildings and even in outer space, not just cars on roads, to step up on sustainability efforts. The Japanese automaker said Thursday it is planning a new fuel cell vehicle for sale
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By Kylie Atwood The United States is imposing new visa restrictions on certain current and former Taliban members, non-state security group members and others who are believed to be involved in repressing the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Wednesday. The announcement comes more than a
Continue Reading By Evan Perez, Hannah Rabinowitz and Holmes Lybrand, CNN Attorneys for Hunter Biden on Wednesday asked state and federal agencies to investigate a computer repair shop owner, Rudy Giuliani and number of right-wing political figures involved in disseminating contents of his laptop, alleging that they committed computer and other criminal violations in their effort to
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Ubicado entre las cordilleras nevadas del Monte Rainier y el Glacier Peak, un glaciar significativo en el estado de Washington ha desaparecido después de existir lleno de hielo y nieve durante milenios, según un investigador que lleva años monitoreándolo. En esta franja de cordillera en las Cascadas de Washington al este
Continue Reading MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Gabby Gregory scored 25 points and combined with Serena Sundell to make 7 of 8 free throws in the last 22 seconds and Kansas State defeated No. 12 Iowa State, the Big 12 Conference co-leader, 78-77 on Wednesday night. Gregory clinched it with free throws with 2.3 seconds to go as
Continue Reading MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Gabby Gregory scored 25 points and combined with Serena Sundell to make 7 of 8 free throws in the last 22 seconds and Kansas State defeated No. 12 Iowa State, the Big 12 Conference co-leader, 78-77 on Wednesday night. Gregory clinched it with free throws with 2.3 seconds to go as
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By Nectar Gan, CNN Chinese scientists have successfully cloned three “super cows” that can produce an unusually high amount of milk, state media reported, hailing it as a breakthrough for China’s dairy industry to reduce its dependence on imported breeds. The three calves, bred by scientists from the Northwest University of Agricultural and Forestry Science
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