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FBI arrests Energy Department employee on charge of trying to support Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Department of Energy electrical engineer has been arrested on charges of providing support to …
Hightower lifts Presbyterian past Longwood 74-67
FARMVILLE, Va. (AP) — Cory Hightower posted 16 points, eight rebounds and six assists as Presbyterian defeated Longwood 74-67 on Thursday night.
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Manhattan hands Quinnipiac its 1st MAAC loss, wins 69-57
NEW YORK (AP) — Samir Stewart scored 20 points and Manhattan moved into a first-place by knocking off the last remaining undefeated team in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, rolling to a 69-57 win over Quinni…
Evans' 27 points leads No. 5 Louisville past BC 81-70
BOSTON (AP) — Dana Evans was feeling so good, she took a shot that she never practices.
Police: 2 gunmen injure 5 customers at Chicago barbershop
CHICAGO (AP) — Two gunmen fired through the window of a Chicago barbershop Thursday evening, injuring three juveniles and two adults who were getting their hair cut, police said.
Jeffries, Achiuwa lead No. 22 Memphis past Cincinnati 60-49
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — In a game where rallies were answered by rallies and droughts crept in, No. 22 Memphis was able to close the game for its second straight win.
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State offices close as heavy snow, 116 mph wind slams Sierra
RENO, Nev. (AP) — A Sierra storm packing heavy snow and winds gusting up to 116 mph (186 kph) prompted an avalanche warning Thursday in the mountains above Lake Tahoe, halted interstate traffic and closed schools a…
No. 4 UConn breaks loose late in 1st half, beats UCF 59-52
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — For a second straight game, No. 4 Connecticut had to rely on defense and the leadership of senior guard Crystal Dangerfield.
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High Point beats UNC Asheville 68-66 for first Big South win
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Denny Slay II scored 17 points off the bench, Caden Sanchez grabbed 14 rebounds and High Point held off UNC Asheville 68-66 on Thursday night for its first Big South Conference win of the sea…
Howard scores 24, No. 11 Kentucky women top No. 12 Texas A&M
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Rhyne Howard scored 16 of her 24 points in the second half and No. 11 Kentucky beat 12th-ranked Texas A&M 76-54 on Thursday night.
Official: 3 juveniles, 2 adults shot at Chicago barbershop
CHICAGO (AP) — A shooting Thursday at a Chicago barbershop left five people injured — including two juveniles, authorities said.
Koepka tied for 3rd in Abu Dhabi in return from knee injury
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Brooks Koepka shot a 6-under 66 Thursday in his return to competition after a knee injury and was tied for third place after the opening round of the Abu Dhabi Championship.