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Biden Calls For Release Of US Hostage In Afghanistan
President Joe Biden on Sunday called for the release of U.S. Navy veteran Mark Frerichs, who was taken hostage in Afghanistan nearly two years ago.
Pregnant Woman Denied Re-entry to New Zealand Offered Refuge by Taliban
It is illegal to be pregnant and unmarried in Qatar, so journalist Charlotte Bellis kept her pregnancy secret as she prepared to return to New Zealand.
North Korea Conducts Seventh Suspected Missile Launch In Busiest Month For Tests
North Korea launched at least one suspected ballistic missile into the sea off its east coast on Sunday, governments in the region reported, in what would be the nucleararmed country's seventh test this month.
Abmas Scores 28 To Lead Oral Roberts Over Denver 89-80
Max Abmas scored 28 points and DeShang Weaver scored 15 and Oral Roberts beat Denver 8980 on Saturday for its fifthstraight road win.
Thomas Leads Portland State Past Northern Arizona 97-76
Khalid Thomas had a seasonhigh 25 points, tying his career high, as Portland State romped past Northern Arizona 9776 on Saturday. Ian Burke added 21 points for the Vikings.
Meeks Lifts College Of Charleston Over Northeastern 81-63
John Meeks had 22 points as College of Charleston defeated Northeastern 8163 on Saturday.
Gregory Scores 23 To Lead Appalachian St. Over UALR 72-57
Donovan Gregory had a careerhigh 23 points as Appalachian State beat ArkansasLittle Rock 7257 on Saturday.
Kang Contending Again On LPGA, Tied With Lydia Ko At Boca
A weekandahalf into the 2022 LPGA Tour season, Danielle Kang has a new home. She has taken up residence at the top of the leaderboard with no indication of leaving.
Louisville's Pegues Set For Challenge, 'Not My First Rodeo'
A relaxed-looking Mike Pegues said he is ready for the challenge ahead as Louisvilles interim mens basketball coach, noting Friday with a laugh that this isnt my first rodeo in the position.
Visa, Atlassian Rise; Mondelez, Western Digital Fall
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Longtime Steelers GM Kevin Colbert Stepping Down After Draft
Ben Roethlisberger isn't the only one with longtime ties to the Pittsburgh Steelers who is stepping away.
The World Outside: The Ukraine Crisis is Closer Home for India than You Think
With an increased tussle between India’s comprehensive strategic partner, the US, and special and privileged strategic partner, Russia, articulating on the Ukraine crisis will certainly be a tightrope walk.
Police: Suspect In Custody After Wounding 3 Houston Officers
A suspect led Houston police on a chase Thursday that ended with him wounding three officers in a shootout, stealing a car and barricading himself inside a home for hours before officers took him into custody, authorities said.
Burkina Faso Will Return To Constitutional Order When Conditions Are Right, Military Leader Says
Burkina Faso's new military leader Lieutenant Colonel PaulHenri Damiba said on Thursday that the West African country return to constitutional order when conditions are right.
Former Canucks F Jake Virtanen Charged With Sexual Assault
Former Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen has been charged with sexual assault following an investigation.
Florida Sheriff Fires Deputy Union Head After COVID-19 Fight
A Florida sheriff fired the president of his department's deputies union Thursday, capping a threeyear battle that escalated when the union chief accused the sheriff of not providing deputies with adequate protective gear against COVID19.
