By CHARLES MANGWIRO – Associated Press MAPUTO, Mozambique. (AP) — At least 6,000 inmates escaped from a high-security prison in Mozambique’s capital on Christmas Day after a rebellion, the country’s police chief said, as widespread post-election riots and violence are roiling the country. Police chief Bernardino Rafael said 33 prisoners died and 15 others were
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By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2024 — Toledo 48, Pittsburgh 46 6OT Previously Quick Land Bowl Dec. 26, 2023 — Minnesota 30, Bowling Green 24 Dec. 26, 2022 — New Mexico St. 24, Bowling Green 19 Dec. 27, 2021 — Western Michigan 52, Nevada 24 2020 Canceled due to Covid-19 pandemic Dec. 26, 2019
Continue Reading By The Associated Press All Times EST Dec. 14 Celebration Bowl Atlanta Jackson St. 28, South Carolina St. 7 IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl Montgomery, Ala. South Alabama 30, Western Michigan 23 Dec. 17 Frisco Bowl Frisco, Texas Memphis 42, West Virginia 37 Dec. 18 Boca Raton Bowl Boca Raton, Fla. James Madison 27, Western
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By Associated Press NEW YORK — Former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez asked a federal judge on Thursday to delay his end-of-January sentencing on bribery charges and acting as an agent of the Egyptian government, saying his family would suffer a “tremendous emotional toll” if the New Jersey Democrat were sentenced during his wife’s trial. His
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By Associated Press JERUSALEM — A new round of Israeli airstrikes in Yemen on Thursday targeted the Houthi rebel-held capital and multiple ports, while the World Health Organization’s director-general said the bombardment occurred nearby as he prepared to board a flight in Sanaa, with a crew member injured. “The air traffic control tower, the departure
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By BERNIE WILSON – AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Syracuse coach Fran Brown and Washington State acting coach Pete Kaligis shared a heartfelt hug after their Holiday Bowl news conference on Thursday. Kaligis can certainly use all the support he can get, especially an embrace and some encouraging words from the opposing coach.
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By JOSEF FEDERMAN – Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s attorney general has ordered police to open an investigation into Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s wife on suspicion of harassing political opponents and a witness in the Israeli leader’s corruption trial. Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara made the announcement in a terse message late Thursday, saying the
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By Associated Press WASHINGTON — A lead organization monitoring for food crises around the world withdrew a new report this week warning of imminent famine in north Gaza under what it called Israel’s “near-total blockade,” after the U.S. asked for its retraction, U.S. officials told the Associated Press. The move follows public criticism of the
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By Cameron Montemayor Sheri Gray remembers a time when she was one of, if not the only, Special Olympics coaches, in the St. Joseph area 15 years ago. “So much has changed,” she said. “At first, you know, there might be 30 people at a St. Joe event … But now there’s 150. It’s great.”
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By Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs earned a much-deserved extended rest after their Christmas Day rout of the Pittsburgh Steelers, which capped an unbeaten stretch of three games in 11 days and clinched them the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs. That extended rest? Well, it can be just
Continue ReadingBy The Manhattan Mercury, Kan. (TNS) Dec. 26—A cyber attack targeting Ascension Via Christi hospitals, including the one in Manhattan, in May impacted about 5.6 million people, the company reported to federal regulators. Ascension officials said they’re working with third-party experts to investigate the personal information that may have been compromised and, over the next
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By STEPHEN WHYNO – AP Sports Writer Jayden Daniels and Michael Penix Jr. trained and went through the NFL draft process together on the way to becoming two of the five quarterbacks taken in the top 10. After going off the board earlier with the second pick by the Washington Commanders, Daniels has been their
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By The Associated Press Denver (9-6) at Cincinnati (7-8) Saturday, 4:30 p.m. EST, NFL Network BetMGM NFL Odds: Bengals by 3. Against the spread: Broncos 11-4, Bengals 9-6. Series record: Broncos lead 22-11. Last meeting: Bengals beat Broncos 15-10 on Dec. 19, 2021, at Denver. Last week: Chargers beat Broncos 34-27; Bengals beat Browns 24-6.
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By The Associated Press A wave of Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen’s main airport Thursday just as the World Health Organization’s director-general said he was about to board a flight there. One of the U.N. plane’s crew was wounded, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a post on X. The Israeli military said it attacked
Continue Reading By ARNIE STAPLETON – AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Cornerback Riley Moss is “good to go” for the Denver Broncos’ crucial game at Cincinnati on Saturday. “He’s doing good,” coach Sean Payton said Thursday. “He’ll be ready to go.” The Broncos (9-6), who would end their eight-year playoff drought with a win
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By AP ANN ARBOR, Michigan (AP) — Michigan defensive lineman Kenneth Grant is skipping his final college season to enter the NFL draft. Grant, a key part of the Wolverines’ 2023 national championship team, announced his decision Thursday on X, formerly known as Twitter. Fellow Michigan interior lineman Mason Graham had already declared for the
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By AP DALLAS (AP) — Some flights were delayed or canceled in Texas on Thursday after a line of thunderstorms started moving across parts of the state in a system the National Weather Service predicted could bring high winds, hail and possible tornadoes. More than 100 flights were delayed and dozens more canceled at Dallas
Continue Reading By Sportradar Thursday Summaries from English football (home teams listed first): English Premier League Man City 1, Everton 1 Man City: Bernardo Silva (14). Everton: Iliman Ndiaye (36). Halftime: 1-1. Bournemouth 0, Crystal Palace 0 Halftime: 0-0. Chelsea 1, Fulham 2 Chelsea: Cole Palmer (16). Fulham: Harry Wilson (82), Rodrigo Muniz (90). Halftime: 1-0. Newcastle
Continue Reading By Sportradar LONDON (AP) – Results from English football: England Premier League Saturday’s Matches Aston Villa 2, Man City 1 Brentford 0, Nottingham Forest 2 Ipswich 0, Newcastle 4 West Ham 1, Brighton 1 Crystal Palace 1, Arsenal 5 Sunday’s Matches Everton 0, Chelsea 0 Fulham 0, Southampton 0 Leicester 0, Wolverhampton 3 Man United
Continue Reading By Sportradar English Premier League GP W D L GF GA Pts Liverpool 17 13 3 1 40 17 42 Chelsea 18 10 5 3 38 21 35 Nottingham Forest 18 10 4 4 24 19 34 Arsenal 17 9 6 2 34 16 33 Newcastle 18 8 5 5 30 21 29 Bournemouth 18
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By KYLE HIGHTOWER – AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — If Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh has given any thought to the possibility of clinching a playoff berth in his first season with the team with a win at New England on Saturday, he isn’t letting it show. “Just attacking, that’s our mindset.
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By JOSH DUBOW – AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — When the San Francisco 49ers used a third-round pick to draft Jake Moody last year, the hope was it would settle their kicking position for years to come. A shaky second half to Moody’s second season with San Francisco has put that
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By JAMES ROBSON and STEVE DOUGLAS – AP Soccer Writers Erling Haaland’s failure from the penalty spot and Bruno Fernandes’ latest red card compounded the woes of Manchester City and Manchester United on another tough day for the two Premier League giants. There were no such problems Thursday for Liverpool, which rallied to a 3-1
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By Associated Press DALLAS — Some flights were delayed or canceled in Texas on Thursday after a line of thunderstorms started moving across parts of the state in a system the National Weather Service predicted could bring high winds, hail and possible tornadoes. More than 100 flights were delayed and dozens more canceled at Dallas
Continue Reading By The Associated Press LEBANON, NH —- (AP) Latest snow conditions, as supplied by SnoCountry Mountain Reports. Conditions are subject to change due to weather, skier/rider traffic and other factors. Be aware of changing conditions. For more information go to www.snocountry.com Wednesday, Dec 25 2024, 03:52:48 pm NORTHEAST Connecticut Mohawk Mountain — Wed Reopen 12/26
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By The Associated Press Arizona (7-8) at Los Angeles Rams (9-6) Saturday, 8:15 p.m. EST, NFL Network BetMGM NFL odds: Rams by 6 1/2. Against the spread: Cardinals 9-6; Rams 8-7. Series record: Rams lead 50-41-2. Last meeting: Cardinals beat Rams 41-10 in Glendale, Ariz. on Sept. 15. Last week: Cardinals lost to Carolina 36-30,
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By AP NEW YORK (AP) — Right-hander Jonathan Loáisiga is guaranteed $5 million in his one-year contract from the New York Yankees as he returns from Tommy John surgery and could earn up to $10.5 million over two seasons. Loáisiga gets a $500,000 signing bonus and a $4.5 million salary next season as part of
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Every year, roughly 20-30% of older Americans head to warmer climates for the colder winter months. Snowbirds are often retirees on fixed incomes, though flexible work environments now provide more opportunities for anyone to spend several months escaping the chill. Whether on a fixed income or an empty nester with
Continue Reading By Sportradar All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OL SOL Pts GF GA Hershey 30 18 9 3 0 39 97 86 Charlotte 26 16 7 1 2 35 99 75 WB/Scranton 25 16 8 1 0 33 82 71 Providence 29 15 11 3 0 33 86 77 Hartford 27
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By Kansas Reflector via TN Content Exchange TOPEKA — On Jan. 1, 2025, Kansans will no longer pay state sales tax on groceries. They will still pay city- and county-imposed taxes, but the current state tax of 2% will be reduced to zero. A 2022 law set out a three-year plan to reduce the state’s
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