Associated Press stories, Page 730
Winter storms dump snow on both coasts as icy roads make for hazardous travelVideo
BOSTON — A major winter storm bringing heavy snow and freezing rain to some communities spread across New England on Sunday, sending residents scurrying for their shovels and snowblowers to clear sidewalks and driveways. Winter storm warnings and watches were in effect throughout the Northeast, and icy roads made for...
Ace Baldwin scores 25, helps Penn State overcome Michigan
PHILADELPHIA — Ace Baldwin Jr. scored 25 points, and Penn State had 52 in the second half to rally past Michigan, 79-73, on Sunday at the historic Palestra on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania. After trailing by as many as 14 points and never taking the lead in...
Coal miners in North Dakota unearth a mammoth tusk buried for thousands of years
BISMARCK, N.D. — The first person to spot it was a shovel operator working the overnight shift, eyeing a glint of white as he scooped up a giant mound of dirt and dropped it into a dump truck. Later, after the truck driver dumped the load, a dozer driver was...
U.S. sees a drop in illegal border crossings after Mexico increases enforcement
EAGLE PASS, Texas — Daniel Bermudez’s family had fled Venezuela and was headed to the U.S. to seek asylum when the freight train they were riding through Mexico was stopped by immigration officials. His wife tried to explain that her family had permission to go to the U.S. Instead, they...
Israel signals it has wrapped up major combat in northern Gaza as the war enters its 4th month
JERUSALEM — The Israeli military signaled that it has wrapped up major combat in northern Gaza, saying it has completed dismantling Hamas’ military infrastructure there, as the war against the militant group entered its fourth month Sunday. Israel did not address troop deployments in northern Gaza going forward. Military spokesman...
Texans wrap up playoff spot with victory over Colts
INDIANAPOLIS — Rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud made all the right calls in the biggest game of his NFL career to help the Houston Texans secure a playoff spot. Stroud threw for 264 yards and two scores, Devin Singletary scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 3-yard TD run with 6 minutes,...
Shia LaBeouf converts to Catholicism after being confirmed at New Year’s Eve Mass
Actor Shia LaBeouf, known for his off-screen troubles as well as his film roles, has converted to Catholicism after being confirmed on New Year’s Eve at a Mass presided over by Capuchin Franciscan friars. The Capuchin Franciscans-Western American Province announced the news on its Facebook site where it posted images...
11-year-old killed in Iowa school shooting was a joyful boy known as ‘Smiley,’ his mother says
DES MOINES, Iowa — Ahmir Jolliff dashed out of his home in Perry on Thursday morning, eager to see his friends on the first day back to school after winter break. It was vintage Ahmir — known as “Smiley” around his house — an 11-year-old whirlwind of cheerful activity. He...
Winter weather batters both U.S. coasts; Sierra snow shuts down I-80; East Coast storm into Monday
BOSTON — Winter weather battered both U.S. coasts Saturday as New Englanders braced for an even more potent mix of snow and freezing rain through the weekend and a Sierra Nevada storm packing heavy snow shut down a stretch of interstate and briefly knocked out power to tens of thousands...
Duquesne remains winless in Atlantic 10 after losing to Loyola Chicago
CHICAGO — Philip Alston’s 17 points helped Loyola Chicago defeat Duquesne, 72-67, on Saturday night. Alston added five rebounds for the Ramblers (10-5, 2-0 Atlantic 10). Dame Adelekun and Des Watson added 15 points each. The Dukes (9-5, 0-2) were led by David Dixon, who recorded 19 points, seven rebounds...
Boeing faces new questions about the 737 Max after a plane suffers a gaping hole in its side
Boeing faces new scrutiny about the safety of its best-selling plane after federal officials announced the temporary grounding of some Boeing 737 Max planes on Saturday, following a harrowing flight in which an Alaska Airlines jetliner was left with a gaping hole in its side. The Federal Aviation Administration said...
Trump downplays Jan. 6 on the anniversary of the Capitol siege and calls jailed rioters ‘hostages’Video
NEWTON, Iowa — Former President Donald Trump, campaigning in Iowa Saturday, marked the third anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021 assault on the U.S. Capitol by casting the migrant surge on the southern border as the “real” insurrection. Just over a week before the Republican nomination process begins with Iowa’s...
Jim Harbaugh’s future at Michigan subplot to CFP title game
HOUSTON — Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh barely had settled into his seat on a riser at College Football Playoff media day when he received the question that seemingly always is hanging over him at this time of year. With NFL franchises apparently intrigued again, could the national championship game Monday...
No. 3 Houston too much for West Virginia men
HOUSTON — L.J. Cryer scored 20 points, Damian Dunn added 14 points and No. 3 Houston improved to 14-0 with an 89-55 win over West Virginia in the Cougars’ inaugural Big 12 contest Saturday. Patrick Suemnick had 12 points and five rebounds, and Noah Farrakhan added nine points for West...
Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard breaks jaw, goes on injured reserve
CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks placed rookie center Connor Bedard on injured reserve on Saturday with a broken jaw. Bedard got hurt when he was leveled by New Jersey defenseman Brendan Smith midway through the first period of Friday night’s 4-2 loss to the Devils. Nick Foligno also went on...
Carnival begins in New Orleans with Phunny Phorty Phellows, king cakes, Joan of Arc parade
NEW ORLEANS — The countdown to Mardi Gras begins Saturday in New Orleans as Carnival season kicks off with dozens of costumed revelers and a brass band set to crowd onto a streetcar for a nighttime ride down historic St. Charles Avenue. Meanwhile, a walking club in the French Quarter...
Federal officials order grounding of some Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners after plane suffers a blowout
Federal officials on Saturday ordered the immediate grounding of some Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners until they are inspected after an Alaska Airlines plane suffered a blowout that left a gaping hole in the side of the fuselage. The required inspections take around four to eight hours per aircraft and...
Woman in her 90s rescued alive 5 days after Japan’s deadly earthquake
WAJIMA, Japan — A woman in her 90s was pulled alive from a collapsed house in western Japan late Saturday, 124 hours after a major quake slammed the region, killing at least 126 people, toppling buildings and setting off landslides. The woman in Suzu city, Ishikawa Prefecture, had survived for...
Hezbollah, Israel trade heavy cross-border fire as Blinken seeks to prevent regional escalation
BEIRUT — Israel and Lebanon-based Hezbollah traded fire Saturday in one of the heaviest days of cross-border fighting in recent weeks, a day after the militia’s leader urged retaliation for the targeted killing, presumably by Israel, of a top Hamas leader in Lebanon’s capital. Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah said...
Northeast prepares for storm that threatens snow, rain, ice
Millions of people across the eastern U.S. are preparing for a wintry mix of precipitation as a potent storm system looks to bring snow, freezing rain and ice to the region. The system is expected to reach North Carolina by Saturday morning and then track along the northeastern coastline throughout...
Boeing still hasn’t fixed this problem on Max jets, so it’s asking for an exemption to safety rules
DALLAS — Boeing is asking federal regulators to exempt a new model of its 737 Max airliner from a safety standard designed to prevent part of the engine housing from overheating and breaking off during flight. Federal officials said last year Boeing was working to fix the hazard on current...
Group representing TikTok, Meta, X sues Ohio over law limiting kids’ use of social media
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A trade group representing TikTok, Snapchat, Meta and other major tech companies sued Ohio on Friday over a pending law that requires children to get parental consent to use social media apps. The law was part of an $86.1 billion state budget bill Republican Gov. Mike DeWine...
Michigan’s stingy D faces Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. in strength vs. strength
The College Football Playoff national championship game between No. 1 Michigan and No. 2 Washington is a contrast in styles and a matchup of strength versus strength when Michael Penix Jr. faces the Wolverines’ defense. “You get a schematic, professional-style matchup and to me you get the Baltimore Ravens versus...
New York seeks $370 million in penalties in Trump’s civil fraud trial. His response: ‘They should pay me’
NEW YORK — New York state lawyers increased their request for penalties to more than $370 million Friday in Donald Trump’s civil business fraud trial. He retorted: “They should pay me.” The exchange came as lawyers for both sides filed papers highlighting their takeaways from the trial in court filings...
Texans’ C.J. Stroud overcame tough childhood, now hopes to inspire others
HOUSTON — C.J. Stroud’s rookie campaign has been so remarkable that he’s turned around the Houston Texans and restored hope among fans in a city that had all but given up on this franchise after three dreadful and often embarrassing seasons. The polished quarterback and first-year coach DeMeco Ryans have...
