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NCAA approves uniform patches, opening up revenue possibilities for athletic departments
The NCAA unearthed another revenue stream Friday when Division I leaders approved patches for uniforms…
Illinois surgeon pleads not guilty to the killings of his ex-wife and her dentist husband in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Illinois doctor indicted on murder charges in the December shooting…
Judge rules Trump administration must keep funding child care subsidies in 5 states for now
A federal judge ruled Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must keep federal funds flowing…
College Football Playoff to remain at 12 teams after SEC and Big Ten fail to agree on expansion
The College Football Playoff resolved a few of its thorny issues Friday — including how…
Kushner’s vision for rebuilding Gaza faces major obstacles
JERUSALEM (AP) — Modern cities with sleek high-rises, a pristine coastline that attracts tourists, and…
Former NFL player Kevin Johnson killed at homeless encampment, medical examiner says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Kevin Johnson died from “blunt head…
New York school violated civil rights law by changing name from ‘Thunderbirds’ to ‘T-Birds,’ US says
BOHEMIA, N.Y. (AP) — A New York school district is “erasing its Native American heritage”…
Danish veterans of US wars feel betrayed by Trump’s threats against Greenland
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — More than 15 years ago, Danish platoon commander Martin Tamm Andersen…
Italian expert’s manufactured snow will play big role at the Milan Cortina Games
Davide Cerato will play a major role in skiing and snowboarding events at the upcoming…
Russia, Ukraine and the US are holding peace talks in Abu Dhabi. They’re coming at a key moment
Ukrainian, Russian and U.S. envoys met in the United Arab Emirates on Friday, the first…
An avalanche in Pakistan and snowstorms in neighboring Afghanistan kill at least 20 people
ISLAMABAD (AP) — An avalanche killed nine members of a single family in northwestern Pakistan…
Swiss court orders release on bail of bar owner in probe of fatal New Year’s fire
GENEVA (AP) — A court on Friday ordered the release on bail of one of…
German soccer federation official wants World Cup boycott considered because of Trump
BERLIN (AP) — A German soccer federation executive committee member says it’s time to consider…
Icebreakers, the key tech to unlock Greenland, are only made by either US allies or adversaries
BRUSSELS (AP) — The cold, hard reality facing any U.S., NATO or European plans for…
Morocco urges African fraternity after surge in hate speech linked to chaotic Africa Cup final
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — King Mohammed VI of Morocco is appealing for fraternity with African…
Kosovo authorities arrest over 100 people over alleged ballot manipulation in December vote
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Authorities in Kosovo on Friday detained 109 people in connection with…
German soccer federation official wants World Cup boycott considered because of Trump
BERLIN (AP) — A German soccer federation executive committee member says it’s time to consider…
Immigrants often don’t open the door to ICE, but that may no longer stop officers
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Since coming to the United States 30 years ago from Mexico,…
Stars and the public say a final goodbye to fashion icon Valentino at a Rome funeral
ROME (AP) — Global fashion celebrities joined the public on Friday morning to say goodbye…
French prosecutors investigate seized oil tanker suspected of evading sanctions on Russia
PARIS (AP) — French prosecutors said Friday they opened an investigation into an oil tanker…
Millions of Americans prepare for potentially catastrophic ice storm. Here’s what the numbers show
KENNESAW, Ga. (AP) — Millions of Americans from New Mexico to the Carolinas are bracing…
A Myanmar military airstrike on a village sheltering displaced people killed 21, rebels say
BANGKOK (AP) — A military airstrike this week on a village in Myanmar sheltering displaced…
An ancient forest in Ecuador is the last stand for a tiny hummingbird facing extinction
YANACOCHA RESERVE, Ecuador (AP) — Deep in the Ecuadorian Andes, an ancient forest stands as…
To clear ice and snow, there are rock salt alternatives that are safer for your pets and yard
Winter has its fans, but even those who enjoy playing in the snow probably dislike…