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Simmons doc, sans Oprah, receives huge ovation at Sundance

PARK CITY, Utah — Without Oprah or Apple, the Russell Simmons documentary “On the Record” went ahead with its premiere Saturday at the Sundance Film F...
6:08 26 January 2022
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Philippine volcano alert lowered, thousands return home

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine authorities on Sunday lowered the alert level at Taal Volcano, two weeks after it began spewing ash, steam and rocks,...
5:50 26 January 2022
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Chen wins short program, Knierims take 3rd pairs title

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Coming off illness and spending much of his days as a full-time college student, Nathan Chen shouldn't have been capable of setting...
4:17 26 January 2022
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James passes Bryant on NBA scoring list in Lakers’ loss

PHILADELPHIA — With a tribute to Kobe Bryant written on his Nikes, LeBron James moved past the retired Los Angeles great for third place on the NBA's ...
4:15 26 January 2022
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Zach LaVine scores 44 as Bulls beat Cavaliers 118-106

CLEVELAND — Zach LaVine scored 44 points for another dominating performance against Cleveland and the Chicago Bulls defeated the Cavaliers 118-106 on ...
3:34 26 January 2022
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No. 1 Baylor stifles Florida 72-61 for 16th straight victory

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — MaCio Teague and Devonte Bandoo scored 16 points apiece and No. 1 Baylor extended its winning steak to 16 with a 72-61 victory ove...
3:25 26 January 2022
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LeBron James passes Kobe Bryant for 3rd on NBA scoring list

PHILADELPHIA — LeBron James moved past Kobe Bryant for third place on the NBA's career scoring list, getting the milestone on a driving layup against ...
3:23 26 January 2022
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Analysis: Nadal vs. Kyrgios in Australia, as good as it gets

MELBOURNE, Australia — Maybe he was simply bored by the questions. He certainly was physically and emotionally spent after the longest win of his care...
2:38 26 January 2022
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No. 15 Kentucky pulls out 76-74 OT win at No. 18 Texas Tech

LUBBOCK, Texas — Nick Richards scored seven of his 25 points in overtime, including the game-deciding free throws with 10 seconds left, and No. 15 Ken...
2:09 26 January 2022
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Rahm takes the lead at Torrey Pines with McIlroy lurking

SAN DIEGO — Jon Rahm is playing some of his best golf with two victories and a runner-up in his last four tournaments. He was at his best Saturday at ...
1:58 26 January 2022
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Virus death toll in China rises as US prepares evacuation

BEIJING — A new viral illness being watched with a wary eye around the globe accelerated its spread in China on Sunday with 56 deaths so far, while th...
1:38 26 January 2022
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Busch puts AIM Vasser Sullivan back in contention at Rolex

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Kyle Busch drove his Lexus back to the lead lap at the Rolex 24 of Daytona — a move that changed team strategy and got the reign...
0:08 26 January 2022
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Mucho Gusto runs away, wins the $3 million Pegasus World Cup

HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. — Irad Ortiz Jr.’s move paid off, and Mucho Gusto’s earnings more than doubled in a couple of minutes.
23:24 25 January 2022
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Pompeo lashes out at journalist; NPR defends its reporter

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo lashed out in anger Saturday at an NPR reporter who accused him of shouting expletives at her after she as...
22:32 25 January 2022
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No. 2 Baylor women beat Texas Tech for 50th home win in row

WACO, Texas — Juicy Landrum scored 20 points and had two 3-pointers in an early run that put No. 2 Baylor ahead to stay, and the Lady Bears beat Texas...
22:23 25 January 2022
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Khashoggi documentary ‘The Dissident’ lands at Sundance

PARK CITY, Utah — A searing documentary about the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khassoggi made its anticipated debut at the Sundance Film...
21:28 25 January 2022
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Dosunmu’s shot lifts No. 21 Illinois over Michigan 64-62

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — As the final seconds ticked away in a tie game, Ayo Dosunmu was being guarded by Zavier Simpson, one of the top defenders in the Bi...
21:18 25 January 2022
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4 dead, tents ablaze after Iraq cleric pulls protest support

BAGHDAD — Iraq cracked down on anti-government protesters who have been occupying key public squares for months, leaving four demonstrators dead Satur...
20:00 25 January 2022
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Mavs complete trade to acquire Cauley-Stein from Warriors

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks completed a trade Saturday to acquire 7-foot center Willie Cauley-Stein from Golden State for a second-round draft pick ...
19:27 25 January 2022
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Salma Hayek apologizes for praising controversial new novel

NEW YORK — Salma Hayek is apologizing for promoting a controversial new novel, Jeanine Cummins' “American Dirt,” without actually reading it.
18:11 25 January 2022
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Tottenham held by Southampton, Leicester wins in FA Cup

LONDON — Southampton held Tottenham to a 1-1 draw to force a replay in the FA Cup on Saturday, while Leicester and Norwich both won.
17:24 25 January 2022
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AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s impeachment defense and the facts

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's lawyers opened his Senate impeachment defense Saturday with the false assertion that Democrats tried to shut the...
16:48 25 January 2022
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New virus mutes Lunar New Year celebrations worldwide

BEIJING — A new virus that started in China and is popping up around Asia and the world hung over the first day of the Year of the Rat.
16:36 25 January 2022
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Xi calls situation grave as China scrambles to contain virus

BEIJING — China's leader on Saturday called the accelerating spread of a new virus a grave situation, as cities from the outbreak's epicenter in centr...
16:07 25 January 2022
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Politics weigh heavily in Trump’s Mideast peace plan

WASHINGTON — A blueprint the White House is rolling out to resolve the decades-long conflict between the Israelis and Palestinians is as much about po...
15:42 25 January 2022
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Racist threats rattle students, faculty at university

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Three months after a set of anonymous, threatening, racist, antisemitic and homophobic emails sent a wave of fear through the so...
15:21 25 January 2022
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With Trump’s help, NJ’s Van Drew courts former foes

President Donald Trump is expected to draw a crowd — and headlines — Tuesday when he comes to the New Jersey shore to reward newly minted Republican ...
14:21 25 January 2022
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The Latest: Bertens’ win closes women’s 3rd Rd in Australia

MELBOURNE, Australia — The Latest on the Australian Open (all times local):
12:18 25 January 2022
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Curtoni leads Italian sweep at downhill, Shiffrin 4th

BANSKO, Bulgaria — Elena Curtoni led an Italian sweep of the podium at a women’s World Cup downhill on Saturday for her first career victory, while Mi...
11:22 25 January 2022
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Still eyeing Slam, Pliskova exits Australia; 1 US man left

MELBOURNE, Australia — Karolina Pliskova can make a strong case that she has the strongest resume of any active player not to win a Grand Slam singles...
9:50 25 January 2022