Ex-Ranger Hamilton indicted, accused of beating daughter, 14

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Former Texas Rangers star Josh Hamilton has been indicted on a felony charge of injury to a child after his teenage daughter accused him of beating her.

Ex-Ranger Hamilton indicted, accused of beating daughter, 14

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Former Texas Rangers star Josh Hamilton has been indicted on a felony charge of injury to a child after his teenage daughter accused him of beating her.

LEADING OFF: Cubs' Mills back on mound after no-hitter

A look at what's happening around the majors today:

Kevin Lauckner

Kevin Lawrence Lauckner, 47, was born on April 6, 1976, to Al and Phyllis Lauckner in Seattle, Washington. He graduated high school in 1994 from Moses Lake High School and earned his bachelor’s in business from Washington State University. Kevin left this world peacefully and went home to be with his dad in the early morning hours of July 23, 2023, after a well-fought battle against congestive heart failure with his son resting quietly at his side. Kevin leaves behind his beloved mother Phyllis; his son Brenden, the light of his life; his spirited dog Zoey; and his many close and loving friends and family members.

Johnson scores 28 to carry Alabama A&M over Samford 78-76

HOMEWOOD, Ala. (AP) — Jalen Johnson had a career-high 28 points, and sophomore Cameron Tucker converted a go-ahead, three-point play with five seconds left to help Alabama A&M defeat Samford 78-76 on Sunday.

Johnson scores 28 to carry Alabama A&M over Samford 78-76

HOMEWOOD, Ala. (AP) — Jalen Johnson had a career-high 28 points, and sophomore Cameron Tucker converted a go-ahead, three-point play with five seconds left to help Alabama A&M defeat Samford 78-76 on Sunday.

Mounce scores season-high 25, Furman tops Samford 86-71

HOMEWOOD, Ala. (AP) — Clay Mounce had a season-high 25 points as Furman topped Samford 86-71 on Wednesday night.

Mounce scores season-high 25, Furman tops Samford 86-71

HOMEWOOD, Ala. (AP) — Clay Mounce had a season-high 25 points as Furman topped Samford 86-71 on Wednesday night.

Dave Middleton

Dave Middleton passed away at his home with his family present on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2006, following a 21/2 year battle with ALS. Dave was born in Spokane on Jan. 13, 1945 and grew up at the family orchard at Stratford. He attended Wilson Creek grade schools and Ephrata High School. Dave attended WSU before transferring to EWU, where he graduated with a degree in political science and economics. It was in college that he met and married his wife, Billie.

Virus cancels exams and jeopardizes Chinese students' plans

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Universities that rely on international enrollment are expected to take a big hit in the next academic year as canceled entrance exams and travel restrictions in China because of the coronavirus make it impossible for students to enroll and attend college.

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Cougars overlook rain to celebrate 2022 grads

WARDEN — Warden High School’s class of 2022 simply was not going to let a little rain keep them from graduating. “It’s great. We get to watch our best friend graduate,” said Genesis Ozuna as she sat underneath an umbrella in the back of a pickup truck parked outside the Warden High School football stadium. “It adds more spice to Warden.”

Basin student named one of 2024 Presidential Scholars

ODESSA – Odessa High School student Jacob Scrupps was one of 161 high school seniors named 2024 United States Presidential Scholars and one of five Washington students who received the honor, according to a Thursday announcement from the U.S. Department of Education.

High school art show spotlights talents of youth

COLUMBIA BASIN - The Art Guild of the Soap Lake Area rescued this year's high school art show, and now residents can enjoy their victory this weekend.

WSU's CAHNRs lands top 15 ranking for best U.S. agricultural sciences college

PULLMAN - College ranking and review website Niche named Washington State University’s College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences as one of the 15 best U.S. agricultural sciences colleges for 2024...

AP PHOTOS: Two decades of war and daily life in Afghanistan

The United States invaded Afghanistan along with allied forces in 2001 shortly after the 9/11 terror attacks and has been there ever since, before the impending withdrawal this year of the last American troops.

AP PHOTOS: Two decades of war and daily life in Afghanistan

The United States invaded Afghanistan along with allied forces in 2001 shortly after the 9/11 terror attacks and has been there ever since, before the impending withdrawal this year of the last American troops.

AP PHOTOS: Two decades of war and daily life in Afghanistan

The United States invaded Afghanistan along with allied forces in 2001 shortly after the 9/11 terror attacks and has been there ever since, before the impending withdrawal this year of the last American troops.

College hoops coaches move to eliminate standardized testing

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Men's and women's college basketball coaches are proposing the NCAA eliminate standardized testing requirements from initial-eligibility standards, calling exams such as the SAT and ACT “longstanding forces of institutional racism.”

College hoops coaches move to eliminate standardized testing

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Men's and women's college basketball coaches are proposing the NCAA eliminate standardized testing requirements from initial-eligibility standards, calling exams such as the SAT and ACT “longstanding forces of institutional racism.”

College hoops coaches move to eliminate standardized testing

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Men's and women's college basketball coaches are proposing the NCAA eliminate standardized testing requirements from initial-eligibility standards, calling exams such as the SAT and ACT “longstanding forces of institutional racism.”