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James leads Lakers over frustrated Doncic, Mavericks 129-114

DALLAS — LeBron James drove for easy layups or quick passes to open shooters at the 3-point line early in another meeting with Dallas phenom Luka Donc...
7:06 11 January 2022
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Oman state TV says Haitham bin Tariq Al Said is Oman’s new sultan after the death of longtime ruler Qaboos bin Said

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Oman state TV says Haitham bin Tariq Al Said is Oman's new sultan after the death of longtime ruler Qaboos bin Said.
6:47 11 January 2022
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Oman state TV says authorities open letter by deceased Sultan Qaboos bin Said naming his successor, without elaborating

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Oman state TV says authorities open letter by deceased Sultan Qaboos bin Said naming his successor, without elaborating.
6:41 11 January 2022
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Serena Williams to meet Jessica Pegula in Auckland final

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Jessica Pegula upset former world No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki on Saturday to set up a final at the ASB Classic against top-seeded...
6:17 11 January 2022
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More wind at Sony, but no Thomas or Reed

HONOLULU — Different island, similar result. Justin Thomas and Patrick Reed finished the tournament with the same score.
4:50 11 January 2022
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AP Explains: Taiwan’s election and its standoff with China

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese are casting their votes Saturday for the president and legislature of a self-governing island that acts like a sovereign na...
4:45 11 January 2022
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Russia scores victory for ally Syria in UN vote cutting aid

UNITED NATIONS — Russia scored a victory for its close ally Syria on Friday, using its veto threat to force the U.N. Security Council to adopt a resol...
3:47 11 January 2022
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China reports 1st death from new type of coronavirus

BEIJING — Health authorities in the central Chinese city of Wuhan on Saturday reported the country's first death from a new type of coronavirus.
3:38 11 January 2022
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Wieskamp leads Iowa to 67-49 win over No. 12 Maryland

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The Iowa Hawkeyes were down to eight scholarship players and still outplayed No. 12 Maryland.
3:34 11 January 2022
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Arizona State storms back for 72-66 win over No. 2 Oregon

TEMPE, Ariz. — Robbi Ryan scored 13 of her 17 points in the second half, Jamie Ruden hit two big baskets late and Arizona State stormed back to upset ...
3:13 11 January 2022
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Former UConn coach Jim Calhoun earns 900th career win

WEST HARTFORD, Conn. — Jim Calhoun’s 900th win looked like so many others during a Hall of Fame coaching career.
2:51 11 January 2022
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Sultan Qaboos bin Said, who modernized Oman, dies at 79

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Oman’s Sultan Qaboos bin Said, the Mideast's longest-ruling monarch who seized power in a 1970 palace coup and pulled hi...
2:23 11 January 2022
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The Latest: Int’l group to press Iran for plane crash probe

WASHINGTON — The latest on Iran-related developments (all times local):
1:34 11 January 2022
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Epstein gave $850,000 to MIT, visited 9 times, report finds

BOSTON — Disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein donated $750,000 to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and visited campus at least nine times as h...
0:31 11 January 2022
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Browns, Pats’ McDaniels meet for 7 hours about coaching job

CLEVELAND — Josh McDaniels is back home. Maybe not just to visit.
23:54 10 January 2022
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Lawmakers vote down Tunisia’s new government amid opposition

TUNIS, Tunisia — Tunisian lawmakers voted down the North African country's new government Friday, declaring no confidence in a Cabinet proposed by the...
23:47 10 January 2022
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DSquared2 fetes Milan Fashion’s 25 years with Sister Sledge

MILAN — Milan Fashion Week opened Friday on a festive note, with Sister Sledge dressed in shimmering jumpsuits belting out their hit “We Are Family” t...
23:40 10 January 2022
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Chat logs, emails show cavalier attitude by Boeing employees

NEW YORK — Internal documents reveal that Boeing employees were aware of problems with the Max 737 jet ahead of two deadly crashes, and that the compa...
23:28 10 January 2022
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Can cash buy the Dem nomination? Two billionaires are trying

WASHINGTON — Billionaires Michael Bloomberg and Tom Steyer are testing an unproven theory in the contest for the Democratic presidential nomination: t...
22:58 10 January 2022
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Texas governor to reject new refugees, first under Trump

HOUSTON — Texas will no longer accept the resettlement of new refugees, becoming the first state known to do so under a recent Trump administration or...
22:30 10 January 2022
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Biden seeks to upstage Buttigieg in fight for California

LOS ANGELES — Joe Biden and Pete Buttigieg chased California votes on Friday in dueling events, looking to sway Democrats in the state that delivers t...
22:06 10 January 2022
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Megyn Kelly says she did ‘twirl’ before Roger Ailes, too

NEW YORK — Megyn Kelly says she did the “twirl” before Roger Ailes, too.
21:38 10 January 2022
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US stocks pull back from records following jobs report

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks fell from their record heights on Friday after a report showed hiring was a touch weaker than expected last month.
21:30 10 January 2022
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Challenges, distractions stymie Weinstein jury selection

NEW YORK — The already contentious jury selection at the trial of Harvey Weinstein was stymied by more challenges and distractions Friday: denied defe...
21:20 10 January 2022
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With a baby on the way, Michelle Wie still has eye on golf

HONOLULU — Michelle Wie always thought if she ever had children, that would be the end of her golf.
21:05 10 January 2022
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PBS highlighting women with summer of programming

PASADENA, Calif. — The 100th anniversary of the amendment that guaranteed women's right to vote in the United States is being celebrated in a variety ...
20:21 10 January 2022
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Privacy, once hidden topic, gets attention at CES tech show

LAS VEGAS — Once a hidden and under-the-radar topic, privacy got more attention at the CES gadget show in Las Vegas this week. Startups now volunteer ...
20:05 10 January 2022
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LSU coach Orgeron’s success fueling Cajun pride on the bayou

LAROSE, La. — A cardboard likeness of Ed Orgeron, wearing a purple polo with gold LSU lettering, stands in an entertainment parlor at the home of one ...
20:02 10 January 2022
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Opioid-dependent kids’ guardians seek to form class in suit

CLEVELAND — Guardians caring for hundreds of thousands of children born dependent on opioids since 2000 should be grouped together as part of the clas...
20:01 10 January 2022
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California budget plan aids teachers, those in US illegally

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to give $20,000 stipends to teachers at high needs schools and extend health care to older low...
20:00 10 January 2022