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No. 24 Rutgers tops Nebraska 75-72 on Baker’s 3-pointer

By MATT SUGAM | January 25, 2020

PISCATAWAY, NJ (AP) — Geo Baker had struggled for nearly a month after breaking his thumb. That seemed to end Saturday with two 3-pointers in just over two minutes.Baker hit a 3 with 1.2 seconds left to send No. 24 Rutgers past Nebraska 75-72 to raise...

Burk, Minnett carry IUPUI past Oakland in 89-85 OT win

January 25, 2020

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Marcus Burk scored a career-high 39 points and Jaylen Minnett scored 30 — one off tying his career high — and IUPUI beat Oakland 89-85 in overtime on Saturday.IUPUI never trailed in overtime.Burk and Minnett combined...

Pompeo lashes out at journalist; NPR defends its reporter

By LYNN BERRY | January 25, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo lashed out in anger Saturday at an NPR reporter who accused him of shouting expletives at her after she asked him in an interview about Ukraine. In a direct and personal attack, America's chief diplomat...

NH GOP committeeman loses reelection effort

January 25, 2020

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — A prominent member of the New Hampshire Republican Party has lost his national post.New Hampshire national Republican committeeman Steve Duprey lost Saturday to Chris Ager in voting at the 2020 annual meeting of the New Hampshire...

Rayman, Ivanauskas lead Colgate past American 79-69

January 25, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Will Rayman scored 19 points and grabbed 16 rebounds, four players reached double-figure scoring and Colgate defeated American 79-69 Saturday.The 6-foot-9 Rayman was 8-for-9 shooting and snatched 11 of his 16 rebounds off the defensive...

Defense shines as Winthrop defeats Presbyterian 72-57

January 25, 2020

ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Hunter Hale recorded 19 points as Winthrop won its 10th consecutive game, topping Presbyterian 72-57 on Saturday. Micheal Anumba added 11 points and six rebounds for the Eagles, who forced a season-high 26 turnovers.D.J. Burns...

LaRavia scores 20 to carry Indiana St. past Bradley 61-53

January 25, 2020

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — Jake LaRavia had 20 points and 10 rebounds as Indiana State won its eighth consecutive home game, topping Bradley 61-53 on Saturday.LaRavia shot 8 for 10 from the free-throw line. He added four blocks.Christian Williams had...

Johnson leads Appalachian St. past Coastal Carolina 78-58

January 25, 2020

CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Isaac Johnson matched his career high with a season-high 22 points as Appalachian State romped past Coastal Carolina 78-58 on Saturday.The Mountaineers built a 21-4 lead and never trailed. They extended the lead to 40-22 at intermission....

In recording Trump asks how long Ukraine can resist Russians

By ZEKE MILLER, COLLEEN LONG, MIKE BALSAMO, and LYNN BERRY | January 25, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump inquired how long Ukraine would be able to resist Russian aggression without U.S. assistance during a 2018 meeting with donors that included the indicted associates of his personal attorney Rudy Giuliani.“How...

Figueroa lifts St. John’s over DePaul 79-66

January 25, 2020

CHICAGO (AP) — LJ Figueroa scored a career-high 28 points as St. John's topped DePaul 79-66 on Saturday. Mustapha Heron added 20 points for the Red Storm.Rasheem Dunn had 13 points and eight rebounds for St. John's (13-8, 2-6 Big East Conference), which...

Trial highlights: Transcript talk, handshakes for defense

By MARY CLARE JALONICK and LISA MASCARO | January 25, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s lawyers on Saturday argued a robust version of one of his favorite phrases to tweet: “Read the transcript!”It was the first day of defense arguments in Trump’s impeachment trial as the Senate gathered...

Funk scores 26 to lead Army over Navy 73-66

January 25, 2020

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Tommy Funk matched his career high with a season-high 26 points as Army beat Navy 73-66 on Saturday.Matt Wilson had 18 points for Army (9-10, 4-4 Patriot League), which won its fourth consecutive game. Josh Caldwell added 10 points...