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EXPLAINER: What Was Potter Charged With In Wright Death?
A white suburban Minneapolis police officer has been found guilty of firstdegree and seconddegree manslaughter in the death of Daunte Wright, a Black man.
US Rep. Scanlon Carjacked In Philadelphia Park, Uninjured
U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon was carjacked at gunpoint by two men in a south Philadelphia park but wasn't injured, police and her office said.
Celtics Sign 40-year-old Joe Johnson To 10-day Contract
The Boston Celtics signed 40yearold Joe Johnson to a 10day contract Wednesday.
Leader PSG Scrapes Late 1-1 Draw Heading Into Winter Break
Runaway leader Paris SaintGermain headed into the winter break after narrowly avoiding a humiliating defeat as Mauro Icardi's injurytime goal salvaged a 11 draw at struggling Lorient in the French league on Wednesday.
Sports Organizations Hiring "Angels" As Greeters
Matthew Adams and Chase Baird line the entrance to the Arizona Coyotes' team store like sentinels of joy, bumping fists, slapping backs, energizing every person who walks through.
Foxconn Qualifies For Wisconsin Tax Breaks For First Time
Foxconn Technology Group has qualified for nearly $30 million in Wisconsin tax credits, marking the first time the electronics giant has secured state aid since breaking ground on its facility in the state in 2018.
Governors Awards Postponed Amid Omicron Spike
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has decided to postpone the Governors Awards, which bestow honorary Oscars, due to concerns over the omicron variant.
Pitt Lands Former USC Quarterback Kaden Slovis
Kedon Slovis is trading USC for Pittsburgh.
Harvard Professor Convicted By U.S. Jury Of Lying About China Ties
A Harvard University professor was convicted on Tuesday of U.S. charges that he lied about his ties to a Chinarun recruitment program in a closelywatched case stemming from a crackdown on Chinese influence within U.S. research.
High Wind Postpones Launch Of NASA's Newest Space Telescope
Dangerously high wind will keep NASAs newest space telescope on the ground for at least an extra day, with the launch now targeted for Saturday Christmas Day at the earliest.
AP Source: NHL To Withdraw From Olympics After COVID Surge
The NHL will withdraw from the Winter Olympics after the regular-season schedule was disrupted by coronavirus outbreaks, a person with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
Ayah Scores 14 To Lead Miami (Ohio) Past Spalding 80-56
Precious Ayah and Isaiah ColemanLands had 14 points as Miami (Ohio) romped past Division III Spalding 8056 on Tuesday.
Truck Driver's Trial In Fatal Biker Crash Expected In July
The trial for a truck driver charged with causing the deaths of seven motorcyclists in northern New Hampshire in 2019 is now expected to start in July more than three years after the crash to give the defense more time to find and work with a crash reco...
Tennessee State Beats Campbellsville-Harrodsburg 108-66
Carlos Marshall Jr. had a careerhigh 26 points as Tennessee State romped past CampbellsvilleHarrodsburg 10866 on Tuesday.
Kelly Gets No. 25 UNC Women Off To Quick Start In 83-47 Win
Deja Kelly scored all 16 of her points in the first half when undefeated and No. 25 North Carolina raced to a 30point bulge on its way to a 8347 victory over Alabama State on Tuesday.
No. 17 Georgia Tech Women Use Big 3rd Quarter To Beat BU
Eylia Love scored a careerhigh 19 points, Lorela Cubaj had 12 points, 14 rebounds and five assists, and No. 17 Georgia Tech used a 276 third quarter to beat Boston University 7849 on Tuesday for its fifth straight victory.
