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Raptors end Suns’ winning streak at 7, spoiling Kevin Durant’s return

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:49:25 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Scottie Barnes scored 12 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter, Pascal Siakam finished with 22 and the Toronto Raptors beat Phoenix 112-105 on Wednesday night to end the Suns’ winning streak at seven.Kevin Durant scored 11 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter for Phoenix after missing two games because of a sore foot, while fellow star Devin Booker had only eight points. The Suns lost for the first time since a Nov. 12 loss at home against Oklahoma City.Durant made 11 of 30 attempts and shot 2 for 8 from beyond the arc. He has scored 30 or more points in six straight games, the longest active streak in the NBA.“I don’t feel like I’m ever out of rhythm,” Durant said. “I just missed shots.”Booker hobbled to the bench early in the second half after stepping on Dennis Schroder’s foot, but was able to return.“I don’t know if it got stiffer but I wasn’t going to spend the rest of the night trying to beat people off the dribble,” Booker said.Booker, who beat New York on S...

Texas A&M-Commerce defeats Dallas Christian 100-48

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:49:25 GMT

COMMERCE, Texas (AP) — Jerome Brewer Jr. had 18 points in Texas A&M-Commerce’s 100-48 victory over Dallas Christian on Wednesday night.Brewer was 7 of 9 shooting and 4 of 4 from the free throw line for the Lions (4-5). Kalen Williams scored 17 points while shooting 6 for 7 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free throw line, and added five assists. Evan Phelps had 11 points and was 4 of 6 shooting (3 for 5 from 3-point range).Ny’gel Boozer finished with 11 points for the Crusaders. Nick Lancit added six points for Dallas Christian. In addition, Yuot Gai had five points.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Cal Baptist takes down Southern Utah 91-66

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:49:25 GMT

CEDAR CITY, Utah (AP) — Scotty Washington had 21 points in Cal Baptist’s 91-66 victory over Southern Utah on Wednesday night.Washington was 6 of 10 shooting, including 6 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 4 from the line for the Lancers (6-1, 1-0 Western Athletic Conference). Blondeau Tchoukuiengo was 6 of 9 shooting, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 5 from the line to add 16 points. Brantly Stevenson shot 6 for 10, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc to finish with 15 points.Dominique Ford led the way for the Thunderbirds (2-4, 0-1) with 16 points. Prophet Johnson added 15 points and six rebounds for Southern Utah. Parsa Fallah also had 14 points and seven rebounds.NEXT UPCal Baptist plays Wednesday against Utah Tech at home, and Southern Utah visits Seattle U on Saturday.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Williams’ 18 lead Tarleton State over Stephen F. Austin 68-66

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:49:25 GMT

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Lue Williams scored 18 points as Tarleton State beat Stephen F. Austin 68-66 on Wednesday night in a Western Athletic Conference opener.Williams also contributed nine rebounds for the Texans (5-2). Kiandre Gaddy scored 15 points while going 7 of 9 and 1 of 3 from the free throw line, and added eight rebounds. Jakorie Smith had 14 points and was 4 of 14 shooting, including 1 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 6 from the line.The Lumberjacks (4-3) were led by Frank Staine, who recorded 13 points. Stephen F. Austin also got 12 points and seven rebounds from Nana Antwi-Boasiako. In addition, Chrishawn Christmas had eight points and eight rebounds.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Georgetown takes down Merrimack 69-67

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:49:25 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Wayne Bristol Jr.’s 14 points helped Georgetown defeat Merrimack 69-67 on Wednesday night.Bristol added three blocks for the Hoyas (5-2). Supreme Cook scored 12 points and added 12 rebounds. Jayden Epps had 11 points and was 3 of 7 shooting, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 4 from the line.Jordan Derkack finished with 22 points, seven rebounds and three steals for the Warriors (3-5). Adam Clark added 11 points and three steals for Merrimack. Samba Diallo also had nine points and six rebounds.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Henry Kissinger, secretary of state under Nixon and Ford, dies at 100

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:49:25 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, the diplomat with the thick glasses and gravelly voice who dominated foreign policy as the United States extricated itself from Vietnam and broke down barriers with China, died Wednesday, his consulting firm said. He was 100. With his gruff yet commanding presence and behind-the-scenes manipulation of power, Kissinger exerted uncommon influence on global affairs under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, earning both vilification and the Nobel Peace Prize. Decades later, his name still provoked impassioned debate over foreign policy landmarks long past. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox Kissinger’s power grew during the turmoil of Watergate, when the politically attuned diplomat assumed a role akin to co-president to the weakened Nixon. “No doubt my vanity was piqued,” Kissinger later wrote of his expanding influence. “But the dominant emotion was a premonition of catastrophe.” A Je...

Truce in Israel-Hamas war extended by a day, minutes before it was set to expire

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:49:25 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel and Hamas on Thursday agreed to extend a temporary truce by another day minutes before it was set to expire, said Qatar, which has been mediating between the two sides.Negotiations on extending it came down to the wire, with last-minute disagreements over the hostages to be freed by Hamas in exchange for another day of a halt in fighting.Word of the extension came just as the truce was to expire at 7 a.m. (0500 GMT) Thursday. The Qatari Foreign Ministry said the truce was being extended under the same terms as in the past, under which Hamas has released 10 Israeli hostages per day in exchange for the release of 30 Palestinian prisoners.The announcement followed a last-minute standoff earlier Thursday, with Hamas saying Israel had rejected a proposed list that included seven living captives and the remains of three who the group said were killed in previous Israeli airstrikes. Israel later said Hamas submitted an improved list, paving the way for the extension...

FBI searching for suspect in SW Miami-Dade bank robbery

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:49:25 GMT

The FBI is seeking help from the public in identifying a suspect involved in a bank robbery in Southwest Miami-Dade.The incident occurred at the Interamerican Bank branch located at 10807 SW 72nd St., at around 11:45 a.m., Wednesday.According to the FBI, the robber, who appeared to be wearing an Amazon vest over his hooded sweatshirt, entered the bank and demanded money from a bank employee.Investigators said that the robber also appears to be wearing a Halloween-style face mask.Individuals with information about the robbery or related FBI investigations are urged to contact (754) 703-2000.

COP28’s success judged on challenging fossil fuel industry, UN official says

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:49:25 GMT

Mark Carney, the United Nations’ special envoy on climate action and finance, has said that the achievements of COP28 will depend on the host country’s ability to confront the fossil fuel industry.“All countries need to be judged on what their contribution is,” Carney told POLITICO’s Power Play podcast, ahead of the summit which is set to begin in the oil-rich United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday.“And that goes for a country [the UAE] that is a leading oil and gas producer, also a leading renewable producer,” he added.The UAE, home to some of the largest oil reserves in the world, has attracted criticism for appointing Sultan Ahmed al-Jaber as COP president, in spite of his role as CEO of its national oil company.Climate activist Greta Thunberg has, for example, said the appointment of al-Jaber — who is also chairman of the board of directors of the UAE’s national renewable energy company — was “co...

Time to ‘step up’: Mark Carney throws down the gauntlet at COP28

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:49:25 GMT

Listen on Spotify Apple Music Google Play EN_Google_Podcasts_Badge Created with Sketch. Acast Amazon Music The diplomatic caravan is rolling into Dubai for this year’s COP — the United Nations’ round of global climate talks. Scores of world leaders and luminaries — including King Charles and the pope — from nearly 200 countries are due to attend, alongside an estimated 70,000 ...