The world welcomes 2025 with light shows, embraces and ice plunges
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — From Sydney to Mumbai to Paris to Rio de Janeiro, communities around the world welcomed 2025 with spectacular…
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Cleveland extends winning streak to 7 games with 113-95 win over Golden State
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Darius Garland scored 25 points, Donovan Mitchell scored 23 and the Cleveland Cavaliers extended their…
Continue ReadingPakistani security forces suffer deadliest year for a decade while fighting insurgency, report finds
Associated Press PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan’s security forces suffered their highest casualties in nearly a decade while battling…
Continue ReadingFox has 33 points, Kings beat Mavericks 110-100 as Christie wins first after becoming interim coach
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — De’Aaron Fox scored 33 points, and the Sacramento Kings beat the short-handed Dallas Mavericks 110-100…
Continue ReadingNo. 19 Gonzaga holds on to beat Pepperdine 89-82 behind Battle’s 21 points
MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Khalif Battle scored 21 points, Braden Huff added 19 points on 9-of-10 shooting and No. 19 Gonzaga beat Pepperdine 89-82 on…
Continue ReadingBent Leuchten powers UC Irvine to 71-63 victory over Cal Baptist
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Bent Leuchten scored 20 points as UC Irvine beat California Baptist 71-63 on Monday night. Leuchten added 10 rebounds for…
Continue ReadingSteven Jamerson II leads San Diego to 75-65 victory over Pacific
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Steven Jamerson II scored 21 points as San Diego beat Pacific 75-65 on Monday night. Jamerson added 11 rebounds and four steals…
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AP WAS THERE: Carter announces Middle East peace agreement
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — ___ EDITORS: As part of its coverage of the death of former President Jimmy Carter, The Associated Press is…
Continue Reading ‘No heating, no light’: Moldovans fear looming energy shortage as Russia halts gas supplies
Associated Press CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Moldovans are bracing for a difficult winter ahead as a looming energy shortage could leave them without…
Continue Reading Jimmy Carter sought to expand democracy worldwide long after he left the White House
Associated Press HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Amid everything else on his desk — the Iran hostage crisis, domestic economic turmoil, the Soviet…
Continue ReadingNate Calmese, Tomas Thrastarson propel Washington State past Loyola Marymount 73-59
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Nate Calmese had 20 points, freshman Tomas Thrastarson scored a season-high 17 in his first start and Washington State beat…
Continue Reading Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt reach divorce settlement after 8 years
AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, ending one of the longest and most…
Continue ReadingAngelina Jolie and Brad Pitt reach divorce settlement after 8 years
AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, ending one of the longest and most…
Continue ReadingAngelina Jolie and Brad Pitt reach settlement after 8 years in one of the most contentious divorces in Hollywood history
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt reach settlement after 8 years in one of the most contentious divorces in Hollywood…
Continue ReadingLions beat the 49ers 40-34 in a tune-up for Week 18 division showdown
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The big prizes for the Detroit Lions remain on the horizon, with the team seeking a division…
Continue ReadingCaleb Love hits 5 3s, scores 33 as Arizona beats TCU 90-81 in Big 12 opener
TUSCON, Ariz. (AP) — Caleb Love hit five 3-pointers and finished with a season-high 33 points, Henri Veesaar added 15 points on 6-of-7 shooting and…
Continue ReadingPowell and Harden lift the Clippers to a 116-113 comeback victory over the skidding Pelicans
AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Norman Powell scored 35 points, James Harden hit go-ahead free throws with 17.9 seconds left and the Los…
Continue Reading Zimbabwe’s new currency woes hit traditional stores while illegal night bazaars flourish
Associated Press HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — People in Zimbabwe are shunning traditional grocery stores to do their shopping at informal and illegal…
Continue ReadingMakaih Williams scores 31 to lead Grand Canyon over Bryant 112-66
PHOENIX (AP) — Makaih Williams scored 31 points to propel Grand Canyon past Bryant 112-66 on Monday night. Williams had six rebounds and five…
Continue Reading China’s manufacturing activity slows in December as trade risks grow
HONG KONG (AP) — China has reported its factory activity expanded at a slower pace in December, despite recent stimulus measures and in the face of…
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