Israel cracks down on Palestinian citizens who speak out against the war in Gaza
Associated Press UMM AL-FAHM, Israel (AP) — In the year since the war in Gaza broke out, Israel’s government has been cracking down on…
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He’ll be the last meatpacker in the Meatpacking District. Here’s how NYC’s gritty ‘hood got chic
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The last meatpackers in New York’s Meatpacking District have agreed to end their leases early and make way…
Continue ReadingHaiti wonders what’s next as gang violence surges and the push for a UN peacekeeping mission flops
Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — When Kenyan police arrived in Haiti as part of a U.N.-backed mission earlier this year to tackle gang…
Continue ReadingFar-right populist surprises in Romanian presidential election appearing set to enter runoff
Associated Press BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — A little-known, far-right populist took the lead in Romania’s presidential election Sunday, electoral…
Continue ReadingNigeria turns to natural gas as transport prices soar after petrol subsidies were removed
Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — When Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu ended the costly subsidies that made petrol affordable for many…
Continue ReadingWembanyama returns from three-game absence to help Spurs rally past Warriors, 104-94
Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama scored 25 points, Harrison Barnes had 22 and the San Antonio Spurs overcame a 17-point…
Continue ReadingDominique Daniels Jr., Martel Williams lead Cal Baptist past Eastern Washington 79-68
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Dominique Daniels Jr. and Martel Williams scored 15 points apiece to lead California Baptist to a 79-68 victory over…
Continue ReadingLeft-wing opposition candidate wins tight presidential election in Uruguay
Associated Press MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Uruguay’s leftist opposition candidate, Yamandú Orsi, claimed victory in a tight presidential…
Continue ReadingTuch’s short-handed goal helps the Sabres rally for a 4-2 win over the Sharks
AP Sports Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Alex Tuch scored a short-handed goal early in the third period to give Buffalo its first lead and the…
Continue ReadingLuke Barrett’s double-double powers unbeaten Saint Mary’s to 80-66 victory over Cal Poly
MORAGA, Calif. (AP) — Luke Barrett finished with 19 points and 10 rebounds to lead Saint Mary’s to an 80-66 victory over Cal Poly on Saturday…
Continue ReadingMiles Hastings, Lan Larinson help UC Davis escape with 42-39 victory over Sacramento State
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Miles Hastings threw three touchdown passes for UC Davis, but it was Lan Larinson’s 59-yard touchdown run late in…
Continue ReadingFred Harris, former US senator from Oklahoma and presidential hopeful, dies at 94
Associated Press Fred Harris, a former U.S. senator from Oklahoma, presidential hopeful and populist who championed Democratic Party reforms in the…
Continue ReadingWeber State rallies in fourth quarter to defeat Cal Poly 28-17
OGDEN, Utah (AP) — Richie Munoz threw for a touchdown, David Godley ran for another — both in the fourth quarter — and Weber State rallied to…
Continue ReadingBYU coach Kalani Sitake doesn’t blame 28-23 loss on Arizona State’s premature field storming
AP Sports Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — BYU coach Kalani Sitake took the high road on Saturday despite having to wait roughly 15 minutes to run a…
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A comfortable weekend ahead for the Desert Southwest
Saturday will continue to feel warmer than usual, with high pressure dominating the area. However, a pattern shift is underway as a lower pressure…
Continue ReadingUCSD wins 80-45 against Toledo, captures Boardwalk Battle title
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Tyler McGhie had 27 points in UC San Diego’s 80-45 win over Toledo on Saturday night to win the Boardwalk Battle…
Continue ReadingAugillard, Douglas lead Fresno State over Long Beach State 72-69
LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Amar Augillard led Fresno State with 25 points and David Douglas Jr. made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 42 seconds left as…
Continue ReadingThe Sharks retire Joe Thornton’s No. 19 jersey in an emotional ceremony
AP Sports Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Joe Thornton spent a career setting up his teammates with the perfect passes that helped them score goals.…
Continue ReadingBryson Barnes accounts for 323 yards, 4 TDs to lead Utah State over San Diego State 41-20
LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Bryson Barnes accounted for 323 yards and four touchdowns to lead Utah State over San Diego State 41-20 on Saturday. Barnes ran…
Continue ReadingJapan holds Sado mines memorial despite South Korean boycott amid lingering historical tensions
Associated Press SADO, Japan (AP) — Japanese officials on Sunday paid tribute to workers at the country’s Sado Island Gold Mines but offered…
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