By Shirin Zia Faqiri, Michael Rios, Heather Chen and Benjamin Brown, CNN (CNN) — A volcano erupted in southwest Iceland, sending molten lava into a nearby town and setting houses ablaze, authorities say, in the second eruption the area has seen in weeks. There was no immediate threat to the residents of Grindavik, a small
Continue ReadingBy Nectar Gan, CNN (CNN) — Lai Ching-te, a former doctor from a poor mining family, was propelled into politics by a military crisis in the Taiwan Strait 27 years ago. Now, the soft-spoken political veteran is tasked with preventing another one from happening as the newly elected leader of the self-ruled island that China’s
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Led by N.J. Benson’s 22 points, the Missouri State Bears defeated the Evansville Purple Aces 74-64 on Saturday night. The Bears are now 10-7 with the win and the Purple Aces dropped to 10-7.
Continue ReadingSYDNEY (AP) — For the first time, Australians find themselves on the brink of witnessing one of their own, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, rise to the rank of queen when her husband, Crown Prince Frederik, is proclaimed king of that European nation. He will become King Frederik X of Denmark on Sunday, two weeks
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Christian Brown had 22 points in Tennessee State’s 75-60 win over Lindenwood on Saturday night. Brown also contributed six rebounds for the Tigers (9-9, 2-3 Ohio Valley Conference). Jason Jitoboh scored 13 points and Jaylen Jones added 12 points. The Lions (7-10, 1-3) were led by Keenon
Continue ReadingBy Rosa Flores, CNN (CNN) — Three migrants, a woman and two children, drowned in the Rio Grande in Eagle Pass, Texas – very recently the epicenter of the migrant crisis – just days after state authorities blocked the US Border Patrol from accessing miles of the US-Mexico border in that area, officials said. “This
Continue ReadingBy Chris Lau, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — More than four years after Costco’s first store in the country caused a stir, shoppers in the southern metropolis of Shenzhen this week flocked to the US retailer’s latest outlet on Chinese shores. Costco unveiled its new 44,500-square-meter store in the city often dubbed China’s “Silicon Valley” on
Continue ReadingBy DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle and running back Raheem Mostert were active for the wild-card playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs at frozen Arrowhead Stadium. Waddle had been dealing with an ankle injury and Mostert with knee and ankle issues. Both missed
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Led by Jayvis Harvey’s 19 points, the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles defeated the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks 70-59. The Golden Eagles are now 7-11 on the season, while the Redhawks moved to 6-12.
Continue ReadingBy JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The Palestinian soccer team will get its first test at the Asian Cup with its preparations having been made harder by no domestic soccer and limited opportunities to play competitive matches. It faces three-time champion Iran on Sunday in its opening game of the tournament,
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — South Carolina reserve Jacobi Wright scored 11 points and his fadeaway jumper over Missouri’s 7-foot-5 Connor Vanover with 13 seconds left in overtime served as the game winner and the Gamecocks beat the Tigers 71-69. B.J. Mack led South Carolina with 21 points. Noah Carter led Missouri with 23 points. Carter’s
Continue ReadingBy Gerardo Lemos, Sahar Akbarzai, Jose Alvarez, Heather Chen and Juan Carlos Paz, CNN (CNN) — Landslides in Colombia’s northwestern area of Chocó have killed at least 37 people, authorities from the Prosecutor’s Office told CNN en Español on Saturday. The latest report did not say how many had been injured. “We are experiencing a
Continue ReadingBy Lauren Izso, Heather Law and Caitlin Stephen Hu, CNN (CNN) — The border between Egypt and Gaza “must” be closed, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday – a move that would give Israel complete control over the Palestinian enclave’s access to the world. During a press briefing, Netanyahu said that Israel would not consider the
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The North Dakota Fightin’ Hawks defeated the Kansas City Kangaroos 82-69 led by B.J. Omot’s 30 points.
Continue ReadingMEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican officials say they have found at least eight Colombian women who were reported missing in the Gulf coast state of Tabasco. The state’s governor said the women were in good health and had been taken to the state prosecutors’ offices. The women were apparently working as escorts and were sent
Continue ReadingMANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Ayoka Lee had 21 points and 10 rebounds while becoming Kansas State’s career leader in blocked shots, and the No. 12 Wildcats rallied for a 61-58 victory over No. 10 Texas. The victory snapped an eight-game losing streak to the Longhorns. Serena Sundell added 12 points and Jaelyn Glenn had 10
Continue ReadingCNN By Nectar Gan, CNN (CNN) — Lai Ching-te, a former doctor from a poor mining family, was propelled into politics by a military crisis in the Taiwan Strait 27 years ago. Now, the soft-spoken political veteran is tasked with preventing another one from happening as the newly elected leader of the self-ruled island that
Continue ReadingBy Sarah Dewberry, CNN (CNN) — A woman died after she fell nearly 100 feet within a cave in Virginia, authorities said. The woman was identified as Autumn Nicole Draper, 38, of Fairlawn, Virginia, Giles County Emergency Services Coordinator Jon Butler told CNN Saturday. A 911 call came into the Giles County Sheriff’s Office at
Continue ReadingBy JULIA FRANKEL Associated Press The families of hostages held in the Gaza Strip kicked off a 24-hour rally in Tel Aviv Saturday night, calling on the government to bring their loved ones home after 100 days spent in Hamas captivity. Thousands of people poured into “Hostages Ssquare” in Tel Aviv — a central plaza
Continue ReadingBy Sarah Dewberry and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — A family’s visit to one of Michigan’s scenic landmarks almost ended in tragedy when their adventurous dog fell from a 60-foot cliff near Lake Superior during a walk. Dancer and her owners were at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore near Miners Castle, a famous landmark along the
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