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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 …
Patient in Japan confirmed as having new virus from China
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's government said Thursday a man treated for pneumonia after returning from China has tested positive for the new coronavirus identified as a possible cause of an outbreak in the Chinese city of …
Lawsuit: New Mexico State University wrongly fired professor
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — A former criminal justice professor at New Mexico State University says he lost his job in retaliation for reporting misconduct at his department.
Family sues after deputies shoot mentally ill woman 20 times
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The family of a New Mexico woman fatally shot more than 20 times by sheriff's deputies is suing.
New Orleans beats Houston Baptist 106-98
HOUSTON (AP) — Bryson Robinson had 26 points as New Orleans ended its eight-game road losing streak, topping Houston Baptist 106-98 on Wednesday night.
Hong Kong leader says special status can endure beyond 2047
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s leader Carrie Lam said Thursday that the ''one country, two systems'' framework under which the city enjoys freedoms unknown in China could continue after a 2047 deadline if loyalty to …
Simona Halep beaten by Sabalenka in Adelaide quarterfinals
ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — Aryna Sabalenka has beaten second-seeded and two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep 6-4, 6-2 in the quarterfinals of the Adelaide International at Memorial Drive.
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House leaders march Trump impeachment articles to the Senate
El Darwich scores 36 in Maine's OT win over UMass-Lowell
BANGOR, Maine (AP) — Sergio El Darwich had a career-high 36 points with 10 assists and nine rebounds as Maine topped UMass Lowell 104-98 in overtime on Wednesday night.
Philippine volcano's quakes, cracks send more people fleeing
LEMERY, Philippines (AP) — A Philippine volcano belched smaller plumes of ash but shuddered continuously with earthquakes and opened cracks in roads Thursday as police blockaded at-risk towns due to fears of a bigg…
Edwards, Hammonds lead Georgia to 80-63 rout of Tennessee
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia's older players were motivated by what happened a year ago in Knoxville.
Bradley overcomes Missouri St. run with its own for the win
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Nate Kennell tied a career-high 25 points on 7-of-10 shooting from 3-point range and Bradley beat Missouri State 91-78 on Wednesday.
Alex de Minaur out of Australian Open with abdominal strain
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Alex de Minaur withdrew on Thursday from the Australian Open due to an abdominal strain.
US calls for smaller UN force in Mali, Russia says no change
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States called Wednesday for a reduction in the more than 16,000-strong peacekeeping force in Mali and a new focus on protecting civilians because parties to a 2015 peace deal have m…
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