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The Israeli military says fighter jets are striking Hamas targets in Gaza after weeklong truce expired

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 23:31:04 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military says fighter jets are striking Hamas targets in Gaza after weeklong truce expired.Source

Marial has 18 points and 10 rebounds to help Oregon State pull away from UC Davis 71-59

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 23:31:04 GMT

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Chol Marial came off the bench to score 18 points and grab 10 rebounds and Oregon State pulled away from UC Davis for a 71-59 win on Thursday night, ending a three-game losing streak.Dexter Akanno added 16 points and Jordan Pope 15 for the Beavers (4-3), who made 16 of 18 free throws in the second half and 24 of 28 for the game.Daivs was 15 of 21 from the line in the second half and 17 of 25 for the game, which had 50 fouls, 32 in the second half.Kane Milling led the Aggies (3-3) with 11 points and Leo DeBruhl had 10. Davis, fifth in the country forcing 19 turnovers a game, forced 22 — with Elijah Pepper getting five steals — but couldn’t capitalize with just 14 points. The Beavers scored 16 points off 18 Aggie miscues. Pope and Akanno hit 3-pointers and Marial converted a three-point play in a 14-0 run that turned a 37-30 Davis lead into a 44-37 Beaver lead midway through the second half. The Aggies missed eight-straight shots before ending the scoring ...

Pro Picks: Disrespected Eagles will “upset” the 49ers in an NFC championship rematch

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 23:31:04 GMT

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. For all previous Pro Picks, head here.___Bust out the dog masks, Philly.The Eagles (10-1) are home underdogs against the San Francisco 49ers (8-3) in an NFC championship rematch on Sunday.Despite coming off impressive comeback wins over Kansas City and Buffalo, the Eagles are just the second team in the last 20 years to be a home underdog with at least a .900 winning percentage and have their starting quarterback healthy in Game 12 or later. The only other one was Pittsburgh vs. New England in 2005 AFC championship. The Patriots won that one. Jalen Hurts has played at an MVP level for Philadelphia but he’s facing a tough defense that’s ranked fifth overall.The 49ers and Brock Purdy are healthy and playing at a high level following a three-game losing streak. San Francisco is a 2 1/2-point favorite, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Pro Picks planned to take the 49ers b...

Israel announces resumption of combat in Gaza Strip as truce with Hamas expires

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 23:31:04 GMT

Palestinians line up for food in Rafah, Gaza Strip, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, during a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. (AP Photo/Hatem Ali)(AP/Hatem Ali) Palestinians line up for food in Rafah, Gaza Strip, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, during a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. (AP Photo/Hatem Ali)(AP/Hatem Ali) JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s military said it had resumed combat operations in the Gaza Strip minutes after a temporary truce with Hamas expired Friday, blaming the militant group for breaking the cease-fire.The truce expired at 7 a.m (0500 GMT) Friday. The halt in fighting began a week ago, on Nov. 24. It initially lasted for four days, and then was extended for several days with th...

Nazem Kadri scores in OT to lift Flames past Stars, 4-3

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 23:31:04 GMT

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Nazem Kadri scored at 1:01 of overtime to give the Calgary Flames a 4-3 victory over the Dallas Stars on Thursday night.The puck deflected off Kadri as he drove toward the net on a play that was reviewed for goaltender interference.Calgary tied it with 2:41 remaining in regulation when defensemen MacKenzie Weeger lofted a shot from the blue line past screened goalie Scott Wedgewood.Fellow defensemen Noah Hanifin and Chris Tanev also scored for Calgary and Jacob Markstrom assisted on the winner and made 13 saves. The Flames are 6-3-1 in their last 10 and 10-10-3 overall.Mason Marchment twice for Dallas, the second on a penalty shot to give the Stars a 3-2 lead early in the third period. Thomas Harley also scored for Dallas, while Wedgewood made 32 saves. The Stars are 13-5-3. On the penalty shot, Marchment ripped the puck by Markstrom’s glove after Tanev hauled down Marchment on a breakaway up the middle.Dallas successfully challenged Mikael Backlund’s a...

No. 15 Creighton rebounds from 1st loss by beating Oklahoma St 79-65 behind Scheierman, Alexander

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 23:31:04 GMT

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Baylor Scheierman scored 21 points and Oklahoma City native Trey Alexander added 20 as No. 15 Creighton rebounded from its first loss of the season with a 79-65 victory over Oklahoma State on Thursday night.Steven Ashworth scored 17 points and went 4 of 5 on 3-pointers, while Ryan Kalkbrenner had 16 points and 12 rebounds. The Bluejays (6-1) shot 53% from the field and outrebounded the Cowboys 38-30 in a Big East-Big 12 Battle game that was tied 23-all after 11 minutes.Javon Small scored 24 points to lead Oklahoma State (3-4), which shot 40% for the game and was outscored 17-0 during a decisive Creighton run in the first half.Creighton made 16 of 27 field goals (59%) in the first half and led 47-29 at the break. Ashworth scored 14 points, Kalkbrenner added 12 and Alexander had nine. The Bluejays held Oklahoma State scoreless during a 4:45 span.Small ended the drought with two free throws to make it 45-29 with 1:23 remaining.Oklahoma State football coach Mike...

Drought continues to worsen in parts of Colorado

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 23:31:04 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Despite recent snowfall, drought conditions continue to worsen in parts of Colorado.In August, parts of southwest Colorado moved into moderate to severe drought. By Sept. 28, severe drought continued to spread through southwest Colorado. Dry weather on the Eastern Plains also contributed to abnormally dry conditions near Burlington.Oct. 19, the drought monitor revealed dry conditions continuing to spread in western Colorado. Nov. 16's drought monitor showed drought conditions hitting extreme in parts of south-central Colorado, which is the second highest category. Nov. 30 did not show any improvements. Instead, abnormally dry conditions continue to expand in eastern Colorado, with more areas in western and southern Colorado in drought concerns. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up for alerts from the Pinpoint Weather team In the next five days, there could be some relief. Snow is expected in the mountains, but unfortunately, there won't be much measurable moisture in the a...

The Chicago Bulls are in turmoil with seemingly little to build on. Is coach Billy Donovan’s job in jeopardy?

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 23:31:04 GMT

The Chicago Bulls are ready for change.Executive vice president of basketball operations Artūras Karnišovas made that clear this week. The 5-14 start entering their game Thursday against the Milwaukee Bucks at the United Center is a harsh wake-up call that the roster can’t continue as it stands. The Bulls are stuck in a holding pattern as they await the first checkpoint of the trade window in mid-December, when players will become available and a shake-up can begin.But would that include fourth-year coach Billy Donovan?If recent history is the only guide, it’s a fair assumption that the coach’s chair in Chicago is beginning to heat up. The last two coaches the Bulls released were in similarly bleak positions before they were fired during the season, prompting multiple upheavals in the last decade.The Bulls cut the cord on Fred Hoiberg after a 5-19 start in 2018, a move that “blindsided” the coach after four consecutive losing seasons. Jim Boyl...

Israel strikes Gaza after truce expires, in clear sign that war has resumed in full force

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 23:31:04 GMT

By WAFAA SHURAFA, BASSEM MROUE and JULIA FRANKEL, The Associated PressDEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli fighter jets hit Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip on Friday shortly after a weeklong truce expired, the military said, as the war resumed in full force.Airstrikes hit southern Gaza, including the community of Abassan east of the town of Khan Younis, the Interior Ministry in the Hamas-run territory said. Another strike hit a home northwest of Gaza City.Hamas has been designated as a terrorist organization by the United States, Canada and the European Union.Loud, continuous explosions were heard coming from the Gaza Strip and black smoke billowed from the territory.In Israel, sirens blared at three communal farms near Gaza warning of incoming rocket fire, suggesting Hamas had also resumed its attacks.Related ArticlesWorld | Siggins: Polls confirm Israel winning PR war World | Israeli military confirms release of 8 more Israeli hostages from captivity...

$20K in stolen jewelry found in car of driver asleep at wheel: deputies

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 23:31:04 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Over $20,000 worth of jewelry stolen in San Diego County was found in a vehicle in Lake Elsinore, and the driver was arrested, authorities said.Riverside County Sheriff's Office deputies discovered the valuables around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday when they were inspecting a car that was stopped in traffic lanes, the agency said in a news release. Deputies found the driver asleep behind the wheel near Grape Street and Railroad Canyon Road.During their search, deputies also found $8,000 in cash, more than 80 grams of methamphetamine and "other items related to drug sales," the release said. Mikey Williams pleads guilty to single count of making criminal threats "The jewelry was later connected to a burglary in San Diego County with a victim being identified," the release stated.Deputies booked George Moore, a 59-year-old Wildomar man, into Cois Byrd Detention Center. He was facing charges of drug sales and possession of stolen property.