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Records show Dallas officer was under investigation in 2017
DALLAS (AP) — A Dallas police officer charged in an alleged murder-for-hire scheme was being investigated for longer than...
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'We are hungry': Lebanese protest worsening economic crisis
BEIRUT (AP) — Outraged protesters returned to the streets of Lebanon's capital Tuesday, blocking roads with burning tires and...
Google gets into sleep surveillance with new Nest Hub screen
SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Google's next internet-connected home device will test whether consumers trust the company enough to...
Child border crossings surging, straining US facilities
WASHINGTON (AP) — A surge of migrants on the Southwest border has the Biden administration on the defensive, with the head of...
Utah campaign against porn marches on with phone filter plan
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Conservative lawmakers in Utah have fired another salvo in their longtime campaign against online porn...
3 dead, 1 hurt in small plane crash in Florida neighborhood
PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. (AP) — A 4-year-old boy who was riding in an SUV with his mother died after a small plane struggling to...
Europe Headlines
- UK to lift nuclear stockpile cap; looks to Asia post-Brexit
- Bulgaria, US Secret Service in counterfeit money raid
- EU regulator 'convinced' AstraZeneca benefit outweighs risk
- US stock indexes edge mostly lower, shedding recent gains
- Alleged ex-Gambia special unit member arrested in Germany
- The Latest: WHO: Report on virus origins delayed a week
- Greek, Turkish diplomats hold talks after year of strain
- Italy court blocks Bannon-linked plans for populist academy
- Pritzker Architecture Prize awarded to Paris-based duo
- Rafael Nadal pulls out of Miami Open because of back issue
Once tortured in Iranian jail, ex-Marine fights spy claims
WASHINGTON (AP) — After Amir Hekmati was released from Iranian custody in a 2016 deal trumpeted as a diplomatic breakthrough,...
In Pennsylvania, Biden to highlight aid to small businesses
WASHINGTON (AP) — After opening his presidency by playing down expectations for combating the pandemic, President Joe Biden and...
Schools weigh whether to seat students closer together
BOSTON (AP) — New evidence that it may be safe for schools to seat students 3 feet apart — half of the previous recommended...
Appeals court upholds conviction in Black partygoer's death
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina appeals court upheld the murder conviction Tuesday of a white man who fired a shotgun at...
Accountant testifies he saw Honduras president take bribes
NEW YORK (AP) — A Honduran accountant testified Tuesday that he fled Honduras because he felt his life was in danger after...
Middle East Headlines
- 'We are hungry': Lebanese protest worsening economic crisis
- Interim Libya government assumes power after smooth handover
- Once tortured in Iranian jail, ex-Marine fights spy claims
- Greek, Turkish diplomats hold talks after year of strain
- Ethiopia rejects outside mediation in Nile River dam dispute
- UN atomic watchdog: Return to Iran nuclear deal possible
- Israel announces upgrade of Iron Dome rocket defense system
- Iran starts trial of new homegrown vaccine as campaign lags
- Syrian president decrees financial stimulus amid crisis
- Israeli experts announce discovery of more Dead Sea scrolls
Infielder Maikel Franco finalizes $800,000 deal with Orioles
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Infielder Maikel Franco and the Baltimore Orioles finalized an $800,000, one-year contract on...
Lawsuit filed in Black man's death from fight with police
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Family members of a Black man who died after an altercation with police filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday...
Lawsuit filed over 2019 police custody death in Connecticut
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A wrongful death lawsuit filed Tuesday accuses Stamford, Connecticut, police of using excessive force on...
Montana man fined for yelling at neighbor in flag dispute
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana man cited for disorderly conduct for yelling at his neighbor this month in a dispute over...
Latin America Headlines
- Homeland Security chief defends US handling of border surge
- Accountant testifies he saw Honduras president take bribes
- Brazil's Bolsonaro names 4th health minister during pandemic
- Venezuelan teen sells drawings on Twitter to buy food
- Olympic baseball qualifying moved from Arizona to Florida
- Foxconn mulls making electric vehicles at Wisconsin plant
- Leading Senate Dem says outlook bleak on immigration bills
- Brazil's Bolsonaro picks 4th health minister as COVID rages
- Miami taps Houston's top cop for police chief post
- African court orders release of ally of Maduro wanted by US
Asian shares mixed after US stock fall ahead of Fed meeting
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed Wednesday as world markets cautiously awaited the U.S. central bank's latest comments on...
Oklahoma prisons reopen to visitors as vaccine access grows
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — State prison inmates in Oklahoma will again be allowed visitors, more than six months after visitations...
Texas company behind huge electricity bills seeks bankruptcy
The company that drew attention after sending huge electricity bills to customers after last month’s blackout-causing winter...
By land and air, weather researchers track tornadic storms
SALINA, Kan. — For the first time in almost a decade, meteorologists from across the Midwest will track and intercept tornado birthing grounds as part of a large-scale collaborative research project. The TORUS Project, or Targeted Observation...
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Storms taking aim at South could bring strong tornadoes
ATLANTA (AP) — Storms dumped as much as 6 inches of rain on Mississippi and Alabama on Tuesday ahead of threatening weather...
Black woman becomes face of Missouri following NAACP warning
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Black woman has become the face of Missouri's tourism campaign, nearly four years after the NAACP...
Africa Headlines
- Interim Libya government assumes power after smooth handover
- Alleged ex-Gambia special unit member arrested in Germany
- Pritzker Architecture Prize awarded to Paris-based duo
- Ethiopia rejects outside mediation in Nile River dam dispute
- Somalia starts first inoculations with AstraZeneca vaccines
- Road to the Masters continues with Honda Classic
- Children among victims of jihadi rebels in Mozambique
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- African court orders release of ally of Maduro wanted by US
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US VP Harris: `status of women is the status of democracy'
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris told the U.N.’s premiere global body fighting for gender equality that...
AP source: Shaquill Griffin agrees to join Jaguars
A person familiar with negotiations says the Jacksonville Jaguars and former Seattle cornerback Shaquill Griffin have agreed to...
Picking a winner: Quenneville has made Florida a contender
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Joel Quenneville loves horse racing. As any good bettor does, he goes through all the past...
Palmetto pride: South Carolina state flag sparks debate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina senators may soon take up one of the most divisive issues to hit the state in years:...
Battling bigness: Congress eyes action against monopolies
WASHINGTON (AP) — The battle against bigness is building. Whether it’s beer, banks or book publishing, lawmakers are targeting...
Asia Headlines
- UK to lift nuclear stockpile cap; looks to Asia post-Brexit
- Once tortured in Iranian jail, ex-Marine fights spy claims
- EU regulator 'convinced' AstraZeneca benefit outweighs risk
- US stock indexes edge mostly lower, shedding recent gains
- The Latest: WHO: Report on virus origins delayed a week
- Deadly violence resumes in Myanmar after peaceful protests
- Gas explosion collapses coal mine in Pakistan, 7 killed
- Sri Lanka to take time to consider proposed ban on burqa
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- Olympic baseball qualifying moved from Arizona to Florida
Iowa State AD expects quick search to find Prohm successor
Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard anticipates a quick search to find a new men's basketball coach after the firing of...
As signature collection ends, California heads toward recall
ROCKLIN, Calif. (AP) — A plodding, months-long review kicks off Wednesday to confirm what appears inevitable: California Gov....
The Latest: Philippines imposes airport entry restrictions
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government has decided to temporarily ban the entry of foreigners and limit the entry of...
6 officials out of NCAA Tournament after 1 tests positive
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Six officials won’t be working the NCAA Tournament because one tested positive for COVID-19 and five others...
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Parts of Wyoming, Colorado, still snarled by record blizzard
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Schools in eastern Wyoming and northern Colorado remained closed Tuesday for a second day and roads were...
Battle over Floyd's 2019 arrest highlights key trial issue
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A lawyer for the former Minneapolis police officer who pressed his knee against George Floyd’s neck wants to...
Bears agree to 1-year, $10 million contract with QB Dalton
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears agreed to a one-year, $10 million contract with former Cincinnati Bengals and Dallas Cowboys...
Rafael Nadal pulls out of Miami Open because of back issue
MIAMI (AP) — Rafael Nadal pulled out of the Miami Open on Tuesday because of the bad back that bothered him during the...
Naval Academy sets penalties for COVID-19 rules violators
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The U.S. Naval Academy has established penalties for midshipmen who violate its COVID-19 restrictions, a...
Original 'SNL' player's memoir looks back in fondness, humor
LOS ANGELES (AP) — If Laraine Newman recounted only her experiences as an original “Saturday Night Live” player — a storied...
Deadly violence resumes in Myanmar after peaceful protests
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — At least two people protesting last month's military coup were reported shot and killed by Myanmar...
Lobbyist named in $60M Ohio bribery probe is found dead
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A longtime Ohio lobbyist who had pleaded not guilty in a sweeping federal bribery investigation has been...
New Mexico hires Pitino, as Minnesota aims higher once again
After an amicable split with Minnesota, Richard Pitino headed west for New Mexico, no longer a young man relying more on name...
Ethiopia rejects outside mediation in Nile River dam dispute
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — An Ethiopian official said on Tuesday that his government opposes calls by Sudan for outside mediators...
Traditions on hold, justices near a year of phone arguments
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers arguing in jeans and hoodies. A justice who has been silent for years regularly talking. A sound like...
Denver Broncos exercise Von Miller's 2021 option
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos have exercised star linebacker Von Miller's 2021 option.The move engages the final...
Assistant principal accused in homecoming court vote fraud
PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — An assistant principal at an elementary school is accused of accessing the school district's internal...
Ford partners with U-M on robotics research, new building
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Digit marches on two legs across the floor of the University of Michigan’s Ford Motor Co. Robotics...
The Associated Press Men's All-America Teams
The Associated Press All-America men’s basketball team with statistics through regular-season and conference tournaments:First...
Gonzaga, Baylor dominate AP All-America teams
Gonzaga and Baylor spent almost the entire season holding down the top two spots in the Top 25.Makes sense they'd hold down a...
Police: Shooting near Boise State campus was botched robbery
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Two men have been charged with first-degree murder after police said they shot and killed someone during a...
Hartford guard leads fight off the court against violence
Traci Carter vowed to help make a difference for at-risk youth when he lost his brother to gun violence less than a year ago....
In one week, Duke COVID cases approach fall semester total
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Duke University saw nearly as many cases of the coronavirus last week as it did during the entire fall...
Oregon St scrutinizing president for actions in LSU cases
The Oregon State board of trustees will meet this week to discuss president F. King Alexander's role in the mishandling of...
Global Offshore Pipelines Market Report 2021 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 16, 2021--The "Offshore Pipelines - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to...
Canada lags in vaccinations but expects to catch up quickly
TORONTO (AP) — Canada once was hailed as a success story in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, faring much better than the...
Olympic baseball qualifying moved from Arizona to Florida
The second-chance tournament for the U.S. to qualify for baseball at the delayed Tokyo Olympics is likely to take place in...
Grains mostly higher, livestock mixed
Wheat for May was off 2.50 cents at 6.1550 a bushel; May corn was up 1 cent at 5.5425 a bushel, May oats rose 1 cent at $3.74 a...
UN atomic watchdog: Return to Iran nuclear deal possible
BERLIN (AP) — A U.S. return to the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran remains possible, but both sides need to be prepared to...
Researchers study impact of pandemic cancer screening pause
John Abraham’s colonoscopy was postponed for several months because of the pandemic. When he finally got it, doctors found a...
Northern Indiana girl died from asphyxiation: prosecutors
NEW CARLISLE, Ind. (AP) — A 6-year-old northern Indiana girl whose body was found in a wooded area just hours after she was...
Road to the Masters continues with Honda Classic
PGA TOURHONDA CLASSICSite: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.Course: PGA National (Champions). Yardage: 7,125. Par: 70.Prize money:...
Icy weather sends industrial production down 2.2% last month
WASHINGTON (AP) — Industrial output fell sharply in February as severe winter storms battered much of the country, disrupting a...
Founder of Baltimore art collection backed Confederate cause
BALTIMORE (AP) — A founder of the Baltimore art collection that bears his name campaigned for the Confederate cause along with...
Lawmakers fear turning 144 cities into "micropolitan" areas
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators and congressmen is urging the federal government not to approve recommendations to remove...
Rescuers save 2 from pickup dangling over deep Idaho gorge
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Authorities say a set of camp trailer safety chains and quick, careful work by emergency crews saved two...
Voter outreach led to big drop in rejected mail ballots
ATLANTA (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic triggered an unprecedented surge in mailed ballots last year, raising concerns that a...
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Advocates seek Biden push on gun bills, but prospects iffy
WASHINGTON (AP) — After President Joe Biden’s giant COVID-19 relief bill passed Congress, he made a prime-time address to the...
Racial diversity in children's books grows, but slowly
CHICAGO (AP) — In the world of children's books, villagers can protect their water from a black snake, dark skin is as...
Inc. Magazine Recognizes GridPoint Among the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the D.C. Metro Region
RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 16, 2021--Inc. magazine announced today that GridPoint is No. 140 on its annual Inc. 5000...
College president Zooms with students isolated due to virus
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Every day at 5 p.m., no matter what Dr. Debra Schwinn is doing, Palm Beach Atlantic University's...
February retail sales fall 3% after soaring the month before
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans spent less last month, partly due to bad weather in parts of the country that kept shoppers away from...
Advaxis: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot
PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) _ Advaxis Inc. (ADXS) on Tuesday reported a loss of $4 million in its fiscal first quarter.On a per-share...
Cabot Corporation Launches New ENERMAX™ Carbon Nanotube Solutions
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 16, 2021--Cabot Corporation today announced the launch of a new ENERMAX™ 6 carbon nanotube (CNT)...
Japan, US criticize China in top Biden officials' first trip
TOKYO (AP) — Japan and the United States joined forces to criticize China's “coercion and aggression" in Asia as senior...
Anxiety, confusion, terror, relief: Giving birth in pandemic
NEW YORK (AP) — Pregnancy, birth and life with a newborn in the middle of a pandemic has brought on high anxiety, ever-shifting...
Sarah Welton Joins Longevity Partners as US Business Growth Director for the East Coast
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 16, 2021--Longevity Partners, the leading service provider for energy and sustainability advice...
Citi Trends: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) _ Citi Trends Inc. (CTRN) on Tuesday reported fiscal fourth-quarter net income of $18 million.On a per-share...
Jabil: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot
ST PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) _ Jabil Inc. (JBL) on Tuesday reported fiscal second-quarter net income of $151.7 million, after...
Family of boy killed at Disney World urges organ donation
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska couple whose 2-year-old son died tragically at Walt Disney World nearly five years ago wants more...
Look out, Labs: French bulldogs now 2nd most popular US dog
NEW YORK (AP) — Could the French bulldog become America's favorite purebred pooch?After riding a rocket ship to popularity over...
Element 1 Corp. Announces Strategic Investment and Joint Venture with Ardmore Shipping and Maritime Partners to Deliver Hydrogen Power to the Marine Sector
BEND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 16, 2021--Element 1 Corp. (“e1,” or the “Company”), a leading developer of hydrogen generation...
Swell Energy Launches Virtual Power Plant in Queens, NY
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 16, 2021--Energy and smart grid solutions provider Swell Energy (Swell) today announced the...
FuelCell Energy: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot
DANBURY, Conn. (AP) _ FuelCell Energy Inc. (FCEL) on Tuesday reported a loss of $46 million in its fiscal first quarter.The...
St. Mary's, WKU meet in NIT first round
No. 3 seed Western Kentucky (20-7) vs. No. 2 seed Saint Mary's (14-9)NIT First Round, Comerica Center, Frisco, Texas;...
Foxconn mulls making electric vehicles at Wisconsin plant
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Foxconn Technology Group, the world's largest electronics manufacturer, is considering making electric...
'I don’t need the vaccine': GOP worries threaten virus fight
FRONT ROYAL, Va. (AP) — In this rural swath of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, former President Donald Trump remains deeply...
Connecticut's zoning laws a focus in racial equity debate
After the police killing of George Floyd, a Connecticut law professor invited architects, planners and land use attorneys to a...
Aravive: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
HOUSTON (AP) _ Aravive, Inc. (ARAV) on Tuesday reported a loss of $4 million in its fourth quarter.On a per-share basis, the...
Designer Brands: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) _ Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) on Tuesday reported a loss of $134 million in its fiscal fourth quarter.On a...
J.Jill: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot
QUINCY, Mass. (AP) _ J.Jill Inc. (JILL) on Tuesday reported a loss of $29 million in its fiscal fourth quarter.On a per-share...
Flotek Industries: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
HOUSTON (AP) _ Flotek Industries Inc. (FTK) on Tuesday reported a loss of $17.7 million in its fourth quarter.On a per-share...
EXPLAINER: What is the impact of racially diverse juries?
CHICAGO (AP) — Questions around race have been central to the murder case against the former Minneapolis police officer who...
NOV Provides Operational Update for the First Quarter 2021
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 16, 2021--NOV Inc. (NYSE: NOV) announced today that it expects operational disruptions and...
Winston re-joins Saints for 2021 after Brees retirement
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints are bringing back quarterback Jameis Winston on a one-year contract.The move...
Martin Luther King's traffic ticket changed history's course
DECATUR, Ga. (AP) — On this day 60 years ago, a black man driving a white woman was pulled over in a traffic stop that would...
Children among victims of jihadi rebels in Mozambique
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Northern Mozambique's humanitarian crisis is growing rapidly, with nearly 670,000 people displaced by the...
Genesis Energy, L.P. to Participate in the Goldman Sachs Energy Credit Virtual Field Trip
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 16, 2021--Genesis Energy, L.P. (NYSE: GEL) announced today that it will participate in the...
N Korea warns US not to 'cause a stink' before Seoul meeting
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — In North Korea’s first comments directed at the Biden administration, Kim Jong Un’s powerful sister...
Stars host the Lightning following shootout win
Tampa Bay Lightning (19-6-2, third in the Central Division) vs. Dallas Stars (9-9-6, seventh in the Central Division)Dallas;...
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Vegas plays San Jose on 3-game win streak
San Jose Sharks (11-12-3, seventh in the West Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (19-6-1, first in the West Division)Paradise,...
Pittsburgh faces Boston, looks for 5th straight home win
Boston Bruins (14-8-4, fourth in the East Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (18-9-1, third in the East Division)Pittsburgh;...
Flyers visit the Rangers after overtime victory
Philadelphia Flyers (14-9-3, fifth in the East Division) vs. New York Rangers (11-12-4, sixth in the East Division)New York;...
Blues face the Kings on 4-game skid
St. Louis Blues (14-9-5, fourth in the West Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (11-10-6, fifth in the West Division)Los Angeles;...
Capitals and Islanders square off in battle of top East Division teams
New York Islanders (19-6-4, first in the East Division) vs. Washington Capitals (18-6-4, second in the East...
New York travels to play Eastern Conference-leading Philadelphia
New York Knicks (20-20, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (27-12, first in the Eastern...
New Jersey plays Buffalo on 11-game home skid
Buffalo Sabres (6-17-4, eighth in the East Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (8-13-4, seventh in the East Division)Newark, New...
Indiana hosts Brooklyn, aims to stop home slide
Brooklyn Nets (27-13, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (17-21, 10th in the Eastern Conference)Indianapolis;...
Toronto faces Detroit, looks to end road slide
Toronto Raptors (17-22, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (10-29, 15th in the Eastern Conference)Detroit;...
James and the Lakers host conference foe Minnesota
Minnesota Timberwolves (9-30, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (26-13, third in the Western...
Beal and the Wizards take on the Kings
Sacramento Kings (15-24, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (14-24, 13th in the Eastern...
Jokic and the Nuggets face the Hornets
Charlotte Hornets (20-18, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (23-16, fifth in the Western Conference)Denver;...
Top scorers square off in Dallas-Los Angeles matchup
Los Angeles Clippers (26-15, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (20-18, eighth in the Western...
What to watch the first week of the NCAA Tournament
The 2020 NCAA Tournament was wiped out by the coronavirus, robbing the sports world of one of its greatest spectacles.After a...
LeBron, short-handed Lakers beat up on Warriors 128-97
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — LeBron James had a triple-double with 22 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, leading the injury-depleted...
Monday's Sports In Brief
In the raw aftermath of another killing of a Black man by police in Minnesota, there was no place for pro sports in the Twin...
Pick Six: Veterans to watch as NCAA Tournament begins
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — There has never been a better time to have senior leadership in the NCAA Tournament than this season.There...
Analysis: Even the NBA trade deadline has a different feel
If these were normal times, the Toronto Raptors would probably be on the cusp of trading Kyle Lowry to a contender right about...
Pacioretty, Stone score to give Vegas 2-1 win over Sharks
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Max Pacioretty and Mark Stone each had a goal and an assist to help the Vegas Golden Knights beat the San Jose...
Jokic, Nuggets beat travel-weary Pacers 121-106
DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic notched his 35th double-double with 32 points and 14 rebounds, leading the Denver Nuggets over the...
Irving, Harden lead Nets to 117-112 win over rival Knicks
NEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving scored 34 points, James Harden welcomed himself to New York’s basketball rivalry with his 10th...
Vikings agree to deal with ex-Giants DT Dalvin Tomlinson
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms on a contract with former New York Giants defensive tackle Dalvin...
Ovechkin ties Esposito as Capitals beat lowly Sabres 6-0
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin matched Phil Esposito for sixth on the NHL list with his 717th goal, and the Washington...
New wave of bars creates buzz without the booze
There’s something missing from a new wave of bars opening around the world: Alcohol.Aimed at the growing number of people...
Booker scores 27, Suns roll past Grizzlies 122-99
PHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker scored 27 points, Chris Paul added 18 and the Phoenix Suns rolled to a 122-99 victory over the...
Advocates, some AGs wary of Purdue Pharma bankruptcy plan
Some state attorneys general and opioid addiction activists pushed back Tuesday against a settlement offer from OxyContin maker...
Irving's 34, Harden's triple-double help Nets edge Knicks
NEW YORK (AP) — It was clear from the noise in the seats, even with only about 1,600 fans in attendance.It was obvious from the...
Leonard, Clippers bounce back with 109-99 win over Mavericks
DALLAS (AP) — Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers answered a couple of low moments in their season — and kept rolling on...
Voracek scores in OT to give Flyers 5-4 win over Rangers
NEW YORK (AP) — Jakub Voracek scored on a breakaway at 3:47 of overtime to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 5-4 win over the New...
Today in History
Today in HistoryToday is Friday, April 23, the 113th day of 2021. There are 252 days left in the year.Today’s Highlight in...
Asia shares mostly higher after US stocks gain for fifth day
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly rose on Tuesday, cheered by a rally to all-time highs on Wall Street.Japan's benchmark Nikkei...
Minnesota fires coach Richard Pitino after 8 seasons
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota fired Richard Pitino on Monday after the coach compiled a 54-96 regular-season record over eight...
Murray leads Spurs to bounce-back win over Pistons
DETROIT (AP) — Dejounte Murray had 19 points and 10 rebounds to lead a balanced attack as the San Antonio Spurs beat the...
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Malkin records 1,100th NHL point, leads Pens to win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin scored on a power play for his 1,100th career point and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Boston...
Cheerleader's mom accused of making 'deepfakes' of rivals
DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania woman is accused of doctoring photos and video of her daughter's cheerleading rivals to...
DC government allows 5K fans per game for 1st Nats homestand
WASHINGTON (AP) — The city government gave the Washington Nationals the go-ahead Monday to have 5,000 spectators at their home...
Struggling Kings lose Bagley to broken left hand
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The struggling Sacramento Kings were dealt another big blow when forward Marvin Bagley III broke his...
With Brady's largesse, Bucs keeping title gang together
Tom Brady doesn't merely lead teams to Super Bowl wins on the field. He also helps keep together championship teams that have...
Ovechkin matches Esposito with 717th goal; Caps rout Sabres
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Alexander Ovechkin’s business in the NHL has always been scoring goals, and his climb up the NHL's career...
Newsom will appoint Black woman if Feinstein retires early
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday he'd appoint a Black woman to replace U.S. Sen. Dianne...
US sends team to Detroit to investigate Tesla-semi crash
DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government's highway safety agency is sending a team to Detroit to investigate a crash involving a...
Rozier, Hayward help Hornets rally past Kings 122-116
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Gordon Hayward saw the athletic De'Aaron Fox closing in on him out of the corner of his eye while...
Barkov's short-handed goal leads Panthers over Blackhawks
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Aleksander Barkov scored a tiebreaking short-handed goal in the third period, and the Florida Panthers...
AP sources: Jets agree with DE Lawson, WR Davis, LB Davis
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets got their long-elusive pass rusher, a No. 1 wide receiver and a playmaking linebacker. And...
Giannis has 3rd straight triple-double, Bucks beat Wizards
WASHINGTON (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 31 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists for his third consecutive triple-double to...
Prohm out at Iowa State after 2-win season, worst since 1925
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State and men's basketball coach Steve Prohm have agreed to part ways after one of the worst seasons in...
Iowa State, men's basketball coach Steve Prohm part ways
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State, men's basketball coach Steve Prohm part ways.
Minnesota fires men's basketball coach Richard Pitino
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota fires men's basketball coach Richard Pitino.
Ammon Bundy arrested after missing trial on trespass charge
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Anti-government activist Ammon Bundy was arrested Monday after failing to attend his trial on charges that...
California governor launches campaign against likely recall
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom established a political committee Monday to begin raising money to defend his...
The Latest: China donates vaccine doses to UN peacekeepers
UNITED NATIONS -- China’s U.N. ambassador says China is donating 300,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines to U.N. peacekeepers, with...
Woodland among 3 players to test positive for coronavirus
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Former U.S. Open champion Gary Woodland was among three players who withdrew from the Honda...
AP Source: Titans agree to terms with Dupree, Autry, Lamm
NASHVILLE, Ten. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans looked to improve their anemic pass rush with their first two free agent deals,...
Tennessee's NCAA run continues, Notre Dame's ends
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Tennessee's perfect NCAA Tournament run is intact.The Lady Vols have made all 39 tournaments since the...
Portland leaders condemn ongoing violence by 'anarchists'
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Leaders and elected officials in Portland, Oregon, came together Monday to demand an end to violence,...
The road show begins: VP Harris, Jill Biden promote aid plan
LAS VEGAS (AP) — From a vaccination site in the desert West to a grade school on the Eastern seaboard, President Joe Biden’s...
Byington gets her shining moment calling NCAA Tournament
Lisa Byington's favorite event since she was 10 years old has been the NCAA Tournament after she saw Indiana's Keith Smart hit...
Leading Senate Dem says outlook bleak on immigration bills
WASHINGTON (AP) — A leader of Senate Democrats' drive to help millions of immigrants become citizens cast severe doubt on its...
UFC intends to welcome fans next month in Jacksonville
The UFC intends to stage a pay-per-view show in front of an arena full of fans on April 24 in Jacksonville, Florida.UFC...
LB Biegel, TE Carter agree to deals with Miami Dolphins
MIAMI (AP) — Linebacker Vince Biegel agreed to terms Monday on a one-year contract to remain with the Miami Dolphins.They also...
AP source: Browns signing S Johnson, edge rushers elusive
CLEVELAND (AP) — Weakened by injuries and lacking experienced depth, the Browns' secondary was a major problem throughout last...
News Corp strikes Facebook pay deal for Australian news
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — News Corp and Facebook have reached pay deals for news in Australia three weeks after the government...
UConn coach Geno Auriemma tests positive for coronavirus
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma has tested positive for the coronavirus and will miss at...
Broncos keep Harris in Denver, bolster secondary with Darby
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos have addressed their biggest defensive need by agreeing to terms with former...
Security officials to scale back fencing around US Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) — Amid strong bipartisan pushback, security officials say they will soon scale back fencing that has circled...
Stanford tops NCAA women's field; NC State gets No. 1 seed
UConn is in its normal spot with a No. 1 seed for the women’s NCAA Tournament. Familiar territory for Stanford and South...
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2-way matchup is all Shohei: Ohtani hits 2 HRs off Lorenzen
In the matchup of baseball’s most prominent two-way players, Shohei Ohtani had it all his way against Michael Lorenzen.Ohtani...
Cowboys plan to retain DT Woods, WRs Wilson, Brown
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys are set to bring back defensive tackle Antwaun Woods and a pair of receivers lower on...
'Monumental day’: Indian Country reacts to Deb Haaland vote
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Citizens of tribes across the U.S. cried and clapped in celebration Monday as Deb Haaland became the...
Meyer, Jaguars fail to generate splash in NFL free agency
Coach Urban Meyer's rebuilding project in Jacksonville started with a thud instead of a splash.The Jaguars opened free agency...
Correction: Georgia Election-Investigation story
ATLANTA (AP) — In a story February 10, 2021, about an investigation into potential attempts to influence the 2020 election in...
Correction: Trump-Georgia story
ATLANTA (AP) — In a story January 9, 2021, about a phone call between then-President Donald Trump and a lead Georgia elections...
Calle Jarnkrok powers Predators past Lightning 4-1
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — It was a very nice Monday for Calle Jarnkrok, Pekka Rinne and the rest of the Nashville Predators.Jarnkrok...
Barrett, Gronkowski agree to deals to stay with Buccaneers
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers feel good about their chances of repeating as Super Bowl champions and aren't...
Haaland OK'd at Interior, 1st Native American Cabinet head
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Monday confirmed New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland as interior secretary, making her the first Native...
AP Sources: Panthers agree to terms with OL Elflein, Erving
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers addressed their offensive line of the first day of the NFL’s “legal tampering”...
Cities, groups aim to stop Ohio's push for early census data
A coalition of cities, counties and civil rights groups sued the U.S. Census Bureau last year to stop it from ending the 2020...
Indiana snapshot: Basketball temples take center stage
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — George McGinnis remembers every detail from that night he listened to the Indiana state basketball...
AP source: Chargers reach deal with Linsley, retain Davis
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers are taking a huge step toward upgrading their offensive line, agreeing to...
3 die when car hits 9 people in San Diego homeless camp
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A driver plowed through a sidewalk homeless encampment Monday in downtown San Diego, killing three people and...
Andrew Cuomo accuser speaks with investigators for 4 hours
As New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo tried to return to the business of governing Monday, one of his sexual harassment accusers met...
Eastern: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
NAUGATUCK, Conn. (AP) _ Eastern Co. (EML) on Monday reported fourth-quarter net income of $1.4 million.The Naugatuck,...
Tennessee Senate OKs bid to remove 'slavery' as punishment
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Senate on Monday advanced a proposal that would remove a clause in the state's...
Defense in ex-cop's trial fears impact of $27M settlement
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An attorney for a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death asked the judge Monday...
Rams re-sign pass rusher Leonard Floyd after breakout year
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pass rusher Leonard Floyd has agreed to a four-year deal to return to the Los Angeles Rams, slowing the...
Georgia prosecutor investigating Trump call urges patience
ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia prosecutor investigating potential efforts by Donald Trump and others to influence last year’s...
Georgia prosecutor investigates election after Trump call
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia prosecutor said Wednesday that she has opened a criminal investigation into “attempts to influence”...
Column: NCAA brackets NOT the best use of stimulus check
Forget what you’ve read elsewhere. And since it’s been a while, remember this one simple rule while filling out an NCAA...
Trump pressed Georgia investigator to look at Fulton County
ATLANTA (AP) — While election officials in Georgia were verifying signatures on absentee ballot envelopes in one metro-Atlanta...
Barbara Rickles, widow of comedian Don Rickles, dies at 84
NEW YORK (AP) — Barbara Rickles, the widow of Don Rickles and a fictionalized target of his comic insults during what was...
Stanford, Connecticut, South Carolina and North Carolina State get No. 1 seeds for women's NCAA Tournament
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Stanford, Connecticut, South Carolina and North Carolina State get No. 1 seeds for women's NCAA Tournament.
Miami taps Houston's top cop for police chief post
MIAMI (AP) — Art Acevedo, the Houston police chief who forged a national profile by calling for gun control, marching with...
AP source: Raiders agree to 2-year contract with Ngakoue
The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to a two-year contract with edge rusher Yannick Ngakoue in a deal they hope fills the void...
Alcatraz reopens for indoor tours after yearlong closure
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Alcatraz, the historic island prison off San Francisco, opened up Monday for a limited number of indoor...
Florida lawmakers plunge into effort regulating social media
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida lawmakers plunged deeper Monday into the politically fraught task of attempting to regulate...
Indiana fires Miller, raises private money to cover buyout
Archie Miller’s $10.3 million buyout was one of college basketball’s priciest.Indiana athletic director Scott Dolson decided...
US air travel rises to highest levels yet since pandemic hit
Across the United States, air travel is recovering more quickly from the depths of the pandemic, and it is showing up in longer...
EXPLAINER: How 'dead money' lives, as NFL free agency begins
In their annual preparation for the official opening of the NFL's signing and trading period, teams will predictably jettison...
African court orders release of ally of Maduro wanted by US
MIAMI (AP) — A regional court in West Africa has ordered the immediate release of a Venezuelan businessman close to President...
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Immigrant teens to be housed at Dallas convention center
DALLAS (AP) — The U.S. government plans to house up to 3,000 immigrant teenagers at a convention center in downtown Dallas as...
Column: Suarez makes historical mark for himself, NASCAR
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Bubba Wallace is the face of NASCAR diversity. Daniel Suarez plays an equally important role.His road to...
LGBTQ Catholics stung by Vatican rebuff of same-sex unions
The Vatican’s declaration that same-sex unions are a sin the Roman Catholic Church cannot bless was no surprise for LGBTQ...
Huawei CFO lawyer argues new evidence to be submitted
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Lawyers for a senior executive of Chinese communications giant Huawei Technologies were in...
49ers keep CB Jason Verrett, add Samson Ebukam
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back cornerback Jason Verrett on a one-year deal and have...
Sharp jump in US Navy transits to counter China under Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Activity by the U.S. Navy in its campaign to challenge China's efforts to restrict transit in the South China...
Georgia Tech honors Fauci with annual social courage prize
ATLANTA (AP) — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the public face of the nation's fight against COVID-19, has accepted an award that honors his...
New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland confirmed as interior secretary; 1st Native American to lead US Cabinet agency
WASHINGTON (AP) — New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland confirmed as interior secretary; 1st Native American to lead US Cabinet agency.
Shelby Harris agrees to 3-year, $27M deal to stay in Denver
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — New general manager George Paton scored his first victory as John Elway's hand-picked successor Monday...
Back-up plan: NCAA tourney standbys not expecting a call
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville Cardinals coach Chris Mack isn’t holding his breath waiting for the call for his team to...
2 charged in assault of Capitol officer who died after riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials have arrested and charged two men with assaulting U.S. Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick...
Nuverra Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Results
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 15, 2021--Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc. (NYSE American: NES) (“Nuverra” or the...
California sues major US nursing home operator over ratings
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California's attorney general and local officials sued the nation's largest senior living home...
South emerges as flashpoint of brewing redistricting battle
The partisan showdown over redistricting has hardly begun, but already both sides agree on one thing: It largely comes down to...
Denver's airport reopens after powerful winter storm
DENVER (AP) — Denver's airport reopened Monday after a powerful late winter snowstorm dumped over 3 feet of heavy, wet snow on...
FBI: Nashville bomber driven by conspiracies, paranoia
WASHINGTON (AP) — The man who blew himself up inside his recreational vehicle in a Christmas Day bombing in Nashville was...
Yanks lefty Britton has elbow surgery, likely out until May
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — New York Yankees left-hander Zack Britton had surgery Monday to remove a bone chip from his pitching...
Catalyst: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) _ Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners Inc. (CPRX) on Monday reported fourth-quarter profit of $11.4...
Washington fires coach Jody Wynn after 4 losing seasons
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington fired women’s basketball coach Jody Wynn on Monday after four seasons during which the Huskies were...
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Arizona Snowbowl — Wed 6:38a machine groomed 52 - 52 base 36 of 55 trails 65% open, 6 of 8 lifts, Thu/Fri: 10a-4p; Sat/Sun:...
Oklahoma City mayor publicly receives COVID-19 vaccine
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The mayor of Oklahoma’s largest city publicly received his first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Monday...
California ethnic studies debate: Whose stories get told?
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Race and ethnicity can be tricky topics to discuss, especially in the classroom. But the California...
Major European nations suspend use of AstraZeneca vaccine
BERLIN (AP) — A cascading number of European countries — including Germany, France, Italy and Spain — suspended use of...
Westport: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) _ Westport Innovations Inc. (WPRT) on Monday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $4.1...
West Virginia woman cleared in false abduction trial
HUNTINGTON, W. Va. (AP) — A West Virginia woman was cleared on Monday of charges that she made up a story about an Egyptian man...
Marlins top prospect Sixto Sánchez makes spring debut
Sixto Sánchez's first pitch for the Miami Marlins in the first spring training game of his career squarely met José Altuve's...
University of the South reviewing racial insults during game
SEWANEE, Tenn. (AP) — The University of the South in Tennessee is working to identify students who leveled racial epithets at...
A by-the-numbers look at a year of Oscar diversity, firsts
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A look, by the numbers, at notable facts, figures and trivia from the nominations for the 93rd Academy...
'Mank' leads Oscar nominations in a year of record diversity
NEW YORK (AP) — After a pandemic year that shuttered movie theaters and upended the movie business, Academy Awards nominations...
Phillips 66 to Present at Two Upcoming Investor Conferences
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 15, 2021--Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) Chairman and CEO Greg Garland will speak to investors and...
Maiden Holdings: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
PEMBROKE, Bermuda (AP) _ Maiden Holdings Ltd. (MHLD) on Monday reported fourth-quarter net income of $9.5 million, after...
Arkansas attorney general sues Walgreens over opioid crisis
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge on Monday sued Walgreens, accusing the pharmacy chain of...
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StarTek: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. (AP) _ StarTek Inc. (SRT) on Monday reported a loss of $7.6 million in its fourth quarter.On a...
Gonzaga's bid for perfection begins with No. 1 overall seed
Gonzaga's road to perfection will be filled with familiar faces.The Bulldogs were the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament...
Chiefs, Thuney agree to 5-year deal as O-line rebuild begins
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The cash-strapped Kansas City Chiefs made their first big first move to rebuild their offensive line...
LA Kings' game against St. Louis Blues postponed by weather
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Kings' game against the St. Louis Blues on Monday night has been postponed because of...
Amphastar: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. (AP) _ Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AMPH) on Monday reported a loss of $6.3 million in its fourth...
Automakers embrace electric vehicles. But what about buyers?
DETROIT (AP) — The world’s major automakers have made something abundantly clear: They believe electric vehicles will dominate...
Hallmark Financial: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
DALLAS (AP) _ Hallmark Financial Services Inc. (HALL) on Monday reported a loss of $6 million in its fourth quarter.The...
How major US stock indexes fared Monday
Stocks closed broadly lower on Wall Street Monday, pulling major indexes below the latest record highs they reached last...
Pangaea Logistics: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) _ Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. (PANL) on Monday reported fourth-quarter net income of $7.6 million,...
Dallas Seavey wins Iditarod, matches most wins by a musher
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Ever since Dallas Seavey became the youngest musher to win the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in 2012,...
Man charged with spitting at Disney guard who asked for mask
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man spat on a security officer at Walt Disney World after she asked him to put on a mask,...
Extended Stay, AMC rise; Eli Lilly, US Steel fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Monday:Extended Stay America Inc., up $2.27 to...
UN says international diplomacy crucial to end Syria's war
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. special envoy for Syria said Monday that international diplomacy is crucial to end Syria’s...
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (AP) _ AcelRx Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ACRX) on Monday reported a loss of $8.9 million in its fourth...
Coach Oats, No. 5 Alabama put pedal to metal in rapid rise
Nate Oats didn’t just speed up Alabama’s playing style by urging his players to put the pedal to the metal whenever they got...
Down from mountain, Japanese internee's remains return home
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — When Giichi Matsumura arrived at his final resting place in late December, the people who knew him...
Rizzotti out after 5 years as GW's women's basketball coach
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jennifer Rizzotti was fired as George Washington's women's basketball coach on Monday after one NCAA...
Lin Emery, sculptor of movement, nature, dies at 94
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Lin Emery, a New Orleans-based artist whose delicately balanced moving sculptures can be seen worldwide, has...
Grains mostly higher, livestock mixed.
Wheat for May rose 6.50 cents at 6.45 a bushel; May corn advanced 10.50 cents at 5.4950 a bushel, May oats was off 1 cent at...
Boston College hires Charleston's Grant as basketball coach
BOSTON (AP) — Boston College hired Earl Grant as its basketball coach on Monday, bringing in the man who led the College of...
Woman in Uber driver attack to be returned to San Francisco
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A woman arrested in Las Vegas several days after an attack on an Uber driver in San Francisco that was widely...
National Western Life: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ National Western Life Insurance Co. (NWLI) on Monday reported fourth-quarter profit of $34.1 million.The...
Federal agents arrest rapper who was on the run for months
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — U.S. Marshals in Tennessee have arrested a Georgia rapper who was wanted for nearly three months after...
K-State forward Gordon transferring after 'health issues'
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State forward Antonio Gordon has been released from his scholarship and will transfer for his...
DeFeo, convicted killer in 'Amityville Horror' case, dies
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The man convicted of slaughtering his parents and four siblings in a home that later inspired the “The...
Nebraska declares pro-meat day on Colorado meatless day
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts railed Monday against a proclamation by the governor of neighboring Colorado...
Kansas headed to NCAA tourney trying to put bad week to bed
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — It began with the resignation of Kansas football coach Les Miles amid allegations of sexual harassment...
Extent of COVID-19 vaccine waste remains largely unknown
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — As millions continue to wait their turn for the COVID-19 vaccine, small but steady amounts of the...
Hawkeyes extending Fran McCaffery's contract through 2028
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa coach Fran McCaffery signed a four-year contract extension through 2027-28 on Monday after leading...
Steelers GM Kevin Colbert signs 1-year contract extension
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kevin Colbert is sticking with the Pittsburgh Steelers.The team's long-time general manager signed a one-year...
Scientists: Climate-whipped winds pose Great Lakes hazards
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Powerful gusts linked to global warming are damaging water quality and creating a hazard for fish...
DePaul fires Leitao seeking spark for once-proud program
CHICAGO (AP) — DePaul fired coach Dave Leitao on Monday six years into his second tenure in another effort to lift a once-proud...
AP source: Patriots trade tackle Marcus Cannon to Texans
BOSTON (AP) — The New England Patriots are trading tackle Marcus Cannon, a mainstay on the right side of their offensive line,...
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Humbled early, Texas back on track after sweeping Gamecocks
Any consternation over how the Texas baseball team opened the season has been replaced by anticipation for what the Longhorns...
Betts returning to Iowa as assistant; Barnett new line coach
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Ladell Betts will return to Iowa to coach running backs and George Barnett has been hired to coach the...
US astronaut launching next month may spend year in space
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA may soon chalk up another one-year space mission thanks to an out-of-this-world Russian...
Butler guard needs offseason surgery after tearing ACL
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Butler guard Myles Tate will need offseason surgery after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his...
Cruise ship passengers recall deaths, confusion, quarantine
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The last vacation Margrit and Lucio Gonzalez took together began with an ominous delay: a medical...
'Dating scammer' faces more time after escape, capture
CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey man who has twice served prison terms for using dating services to defraud women is facing...
Biden taps Gene Sperling to oversee COVID-19 relief package
Gene Sperling, a veteran of the Clinton and Obama administrations, will lead the oversight for distributing funds from...
Democrats' 2018 Trump Country hero faces hard political path
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — In 2018, Conor Lamb wasn’t just a candidate — he was a symbol.Barely a year into Donald Trump’s...
Study: Tween TV viewers get new message about value of fame
LOS ANGELES (AP) — As a parent, Yalda Uhls found herself immersed a decade ago in TV series including “Hannah Montana,”...
San Diego authorities say 3 killed when car strikes 9 people near college
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego authorities say 3 killed when car strikes 9 people near college.
Chicago parish fiercely backs priest after sex abuse claims
CHICAGO (AP) — When her teenage son was murdered outside a church in 2006, Pam Bosley contacted ministers around Chicago,...
Pandemic-delayed Boston Marathon field set for 20,000
BOSTON (AP) — The pandemic-delayed 2021 Boston Marathon will have space for 20,000 entrants, race organizers announced...
Johnson says comments about Capitol breach were not racist
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin denied Monday that he made racist comments last week when...
Ravens add veteran guard Kevin Zeitler in 3-year deal
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Guard Kevin Zeitler has agreed to a three-year, $22 million contract with the Baltimore Ravens.The...
Brewers' Keston Hiura getting crash course at first base
Milwaukee’s Keston Hiura couldn’t ever remember playing first base during a game in high school, college or the professional...
Cardinals face tough choices on which veterans to keep
ARIZONA CARDINALS (8-8)UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: CB Patrick Peterson, WR Larry Fitzgerald, RB Kenyan Drake, LB De'Vondre...
Police: Indiana man killed 4, abducted baby after argument
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A man suspected of killing three adults and a child and abducting his baby daughter had pulled out a gun...
In early foreign policy tests, Biden takes on world as it is
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden in his early days in office has vowed a dramatic reordering of U.S. foreign policy from...
Swiss police raid over hack on U.S. security-camera company
GENEVA (AP) — Swiss authorities on Monday confirmed a police raid at the home of a Swiss software engineer who took credit for...
Gonzaga completes season-long run at No. 1 in AP Top 25
Gonzaga opened the season at No. 1. The Bulldogs never let go of that ranking.Now, after a start-to-finish run atop The...
Linebacker Markus Golden returns to Cardinals on 2-year deal
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals have re-signed linebacker Markus Golden to a two-year deal.The team on Monday did not...
US prison guards refusing vaccine despite COVID-19 outbreaks
A Florida correctional officer polled his colleagues earlier this year in a private Facebook group: “Will you take the COVID-19...
Tornadoes reported in Texas Panhandle, no injuries reported
AMARILLO, Texas (AP) — Several suspected tornadoes touched down Saturday afternoon in the Texas Panhandle between Lubbock and...
POLL ALERT: Gonzaga completes season-long run at No. 1 in AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll; Illinois up to No. 2
NEW YORK (AP) — POLL ALERT: Gonzaga completes season-long run at No. 1 in AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll; Illinois up...
Booker 'strongly considering' 2022 Senate run in Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Democrat Charles Booker, who nearly pulled off an upset in last year's Senate primary, said he's...
AP Source: Archie Miller out as Indiana's basketball coach
Indiana has fired coach Archie Miller after four mediocre seasons, a person with knowledge of the decision told to The...
Boy, 14, arrested in death of 6-year-old N. Indiana girl
NEW CARLISLE, Ind. (AP) — A 14-year-old boy has been arrested in the death of a 6-year-old northern Indiana girl whose body was...
Court: Defendant in teacher slaying has route to state funds
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Georgia's highest court opened a door Monday for taxpayer funds to help cover the legal defense of a man...
Grains mixed, livestock mixed
CHICAGO (AP) — Grain futures were mixed on Friday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for May rose 6 cents at...
ACC to allow transfers within conference to play immediately
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — The Atlantic Coast Conference has eliminated its rule requiring athletes to sit out a season if they...
Pedri makes it to Spain's senior national team for 1st time
MADRID (AP) — Young Barcelona playmaker Pedri was called up for Spain's senior national team for the first time on Monday.He...
Push to prevent next meat shortage hits big obstacle
MAXWELL, Iowa (AP) — Sudden meat shortages last year because of the coronavirus led to millions of dollars in federal grants to...
Fashionable Grammys: Doja Cat, Dua Lipa, Harry Styles' boas
NEW YORK (AP) — Doja Cat went for neon feathers and a moto-inspired look zipped allll the way down and Cynthia Erivo stunned in...
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Valencia midfielder Yunus Musah commits to US national team
CHICAGO (AP) — Valencia midfielder Yunus Musah has committed to the U.S. national team program, four months after making his...
'Republic of Queues': 10 years on, Syria is a hungry nation
BEIRUT (AP) — The lines stretch for miles outside gas stations in Syrian cities, with an average wait of five hours to fill up...
PGA Tour Champions to hold 3-way cup for all parts of world
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Jim Furyk played in his final Ryder Cup in 2014, and he was captain in 2018. Now he gets to play...
New challenge for the Powell Fed: A strengthening economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — For the past year, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has expressed a wish for more rescue spending from...
Hearing set on effort to dismiss youth center abuse lawsuit
CONCORD (AP) — A judge will hear arguments next week on whether to dismiss a lawsuit alleging decades of abuse at New...
Brand firm takes controlling stake in Toys R Us parent
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York-based brand management firm that already owns Anne Klein and Joseph Abboud is taking a controlling...
Complete list of nominees for the 93rd Academy Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Complete list of nominees for the 93rd Academy Awards:Best picture: “The Father”; “Judas and the Black...
Alaska Communications: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) _ Alaska Communications Systems Group Inc. (ALSK) on Monday reported a fourth-quarter loss of $8.2...
March Madness: 68 teams punch ticket; the hard part awaits
The 68 teams whose names popped up in the March Madness bracket only thought it was time to celebrate: The next four or five...
RigNet: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
HOUSTON (AP) _ RigNet Inc. (RNET) on Monday reported a loss of $9.1 million in its fourth quarter.On a per-share basis, the...
Opportune LLP Announces Trent Determann as Managing Director, President of Outsourcing
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 15, 2021--Opportune LLP, a leading global energy business advisory firm, is pleased to announce...
Willis Lease: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (AP) _ Willis Lease Finance Corp. (WLFC) on Monday reported a fourth-quarter loss of $2.9 million, after...
Ciner Resources: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
ATLANTA (AP) _ Ciner Resources LP (CINR) on Monday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $6 million.The Atlanta-based company...
J. Alexander's: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) _ J. Alexander's Holdings Inc. (JAX) on Monday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $3.9 million.On a...
2 key US Cabinet members visit Japan for China-focused talks
TOKYO (AP) — Shared concerns about China's growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region will take center stage when President...
Comcast signs deal with LA 2028 Olympic organizers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The company that owns NBC is pumping more money into the Olympic business, signing a deal with the 2028 Los...
Agenus: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
LEXINGTON, Mass. (AP) _ Agenus Inc. (AGEN) on Monday reported a loss of $37.7 million in its fourth quarter.The Lexington,...
Corbus Pharmaceuticals: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
NORWOOD, Mass. (AP) _ Corbus Pharmaceuticals Holdings Inc. (CRBP) on Monday reported a loss of $8.6 million in its fourth...
Independence Holding: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Independence Holding Co. (IHC) on Monday reported fourth-quarter net income of $5.5 million, after...
Select Interior Concepts: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
ATLANTA (AP) _ Select Interior Concepts, Inc. (SIC) on Monday reported a fourth-quarter loss of $3.2 million, after reporting a...
Biden declines to call for Cuomo to resign, awaits probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Sunday passed up an opportunity to join other Democrats calling for the resignation of...
Iran warns election delays could slow nuclear deal moves
BRUSSELS (AP) — Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Monday urged the United States to quickly rejoin the...
Weekend Sports in Brief
MLBANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Twins’ games against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday and Sunday were postponed due to...
LaVine and the Bulls face the Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder (17-22, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (17-20, 11th in the Eastern Conference)Chicago;...
Gobert leads Utah against Boston after 24-28 outing
Utah Jazz (28-10, first in the Western Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (20-18, fifth in the Eastern Conference)Boston; Tuesday,...
Curry and the Warriors take on the Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers (25-13, third in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (20-19, ninth in the Western...
Lillard and the Trail Blazers face the Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans (17-22, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (22-16, sixth in the Western...
Detroit faces San Antonio, seeks to stop 3-game slide
San Antonio Spurs (19-16, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (10-28, 15th in the Eastern...
Leonard and Los Angeles visit Doncic and the Mavericks
Los Angeles Clippers (25-15, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (20-17, eighth in the Western...
Minnesota takes home win streak into matchup with Arizona
Arizona Coyotes (12-12-4, sixth in the West Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (17-8-1, second in the West Division)St. Paul,...
Atlanta plays Houston on 5-game win streak
Atlanta Hawks (19-20, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (11-26, 14th in the Western Conference)Houston;...
Heat face the Cavaliers on 4-game win streak
Cleveland Cavaliers (14-24, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (21-18, fourth in the Eastern Conference)Miami;...