WASHINGTON (AP) — The Associated Press declared President Joe Biden the winner of Michigan’s Democratic primary based on an analysis of initial vote returns as the incumbent continues to roll toward renomination. The AP declared Biden the winner at 9:00 p.m. ET with results showing him with an overwhelming lead in 21 locations throughout the state. At the time the …
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A quarter of Gaza’s population is one step from famine and aid trucks are looted, UN says
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — At least one quarter of Gaza’s population – 576,000 people – are one step away from famine and virtually the entire population desperately needs food resulting in some aid trucks being shot at, looted and overwhelmed by hungry people, top U.N. officials said Tuesday. The officials from the U.N. humanitarian office and the U.N.’s food and …
Read More »Strikes halt trains and ferries in Greece a year after country’s worst rail disaster that killed 57
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Widespread strikes in Greece halted trains, ferries and much of the capital’s public transport on Wednesday in protests timed to coincide with the first anniversary of the country’s deadliest rail crash, which killed 57 people. The train disaster on the night of Feb. 28, 2023 shocked the country. Many of the victims were university students heading …
Read More »Temple visits Rice after Evee’s 34-point game
The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Temple Owls (10-17, 3-11 AAC) at Rice Owls (11-16, 5-9 AAC) Houston; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Owls -5; over/under is 144.5 BOTTOM LINE: Rice takes …
Read More »Northern Ireland judge rules that amnesty law for ‘the Troubles’ breaches human rights
LONDON (AP) — A new law that gives immunity from prosecution for most offenses committed during Northern Ireland’s decades of sectarian violence is not compliant with human rights, a judge in Belfast ruled Wednesday. The British government’s Legacy and Reconciliation Bill, passed in September, stops most prosecutions for alleged killings by militant groups and British soldiers during “the Troubles” — …
Read More »PWHL unveils playoff format while putting aside talk of expansion two months into first season
The recently launched Professional Women’s Hockey League reached its midseason point on Wednesday by unveiling its playoff format, hinting at the long-awaited arrival of actual team nicknames and logos, while putting aside questions about expansion in Season 2 or beyond for now. One aspect that won’t be changing anytime soon, PWHL advisory board member Stan Kasten said, is the league …
Read More »Michigan takes on Rutgers on 5-game losing streak
The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Michigan Wolverines (8-20, 3-14 Big Ten) at Rutgers Scarlet Knights (14-13, 6-10 Big Ten) Piscataway, New Jersey; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Michigan is looking to end …
Read More »AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the District of Columbia’s GOP presidential primary
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans in the nation’s capital will gather in a hotel this weekend and cast their ballots for the GOP presidential candidate they would like to see occupy the White House. The contest may be the best chance for former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley to score a victory in a presidential nomination contest. She and former President Donald …
Read More »Booker’s 33 lead Eastern Illinois over SIU-Edwardsville 84-79
The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — Tiger Booker’s 33 points led Eastern Illinois over SIU-Edwardsville 84-79 on Tuesday night. Booker had five rebounds and four steals for the Panthers (14-16, …
Read More »Stetson visits Jacksonville after Blackmon’s 28-point game
The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Stetson Hatters (18-11, 10-4 ASUN) at Jacksonville Dolphins (14-14, 5-9 ASUN) Jacksonville, Florida; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Dolphins -1; over/under is 136.5 BOTTOM LINE: Stetson …
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