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Love’s big first half lifts Cavaliers past Pistons 115-100

By NOAH TRISTER | January 27, 2020

DETROIT (AP) — Before his team took the court, Cavaliers star Kevin Love spent some of his day looking back at Kobe Bryant's life and career.“I watched his short film, I watched all of his highlights, I watched his interviews,” Love said. “I have...

Vrana has goal, assist as Capitals beat Canadiens 4-2

January 27, 2020

MONTREAL (AP) — The Washington Capitals proved they can score a lot of goals even without Alex Ovechkin.Jakub Vrana had a goal and an assist as the Eastern Conference-leading Capitals beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 Monday night for their fourth straight...

Collins expected to try ousting new GA senator in GOP battle

By JEFF AMY and ALAN FRAM | January 27, 2020

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Rep. Doug Collins, an ardent ally of President Donald Trump and vocal opponent of his impeachment, is expected to announce he will challenge fellow Republican and newly appointed Sen. Kelly Loeffler for her seat this year, a Republican...

Nylander scores in fourth straight, Leafs beat Predators 5-2

By JIM DIAMOND | January 27, 2020

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — William Nylander, Zach Hyman and Rasmus Sandin each scored and had an assist to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs over the Nashville Predators 5-2 Monday night.Jason Spezza and Auston Matthews also scored and Frederik Andersen made...

Bradford sparks Southern to 67-46 win over Alabama A&M

January 27, 2020

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Micah Bradford had 13 points and six assists as Southern easily distanced Alabama A&M 67-46 on Monday night.Lamarcus Lee had 11 points and six rebounds for Southern (8-13, 5-3 Southwestern Athletic Conference), which earned...

Asian shares sink on mounting worries over China outbreak

By YURI KAGEYAMA | January 27, 2020

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares skidded again Tuesday on deepening worries over the expanding outbreak of a new virus in China.Markets in Hong Kong and mainland China were closed Tuesday for Lunar New Year holidays, while South Korea's benchmark tumbled 3.4%...

Thomas scores 24 pts, leads Coppin State past Howard, 82-75

January 27, 2020

BALTIMORE, Md. (AP) — Koby Thomas had a career-high 24 points as Coppin State defeated Howard 82-75 on Monday night.Thomas made 10 of 12 shots.Brendan Medley-Bacon had 16 points, 11 rebounds and three assists for Coppin State (6-16, 2-5 Mid-Eastern...

Langley triple-double sparks NC A&T past Delaware St, 82-67

January 27, 2020

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Kameron Langley had a triple-double with 15 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds to lead North Carolina A&T to an 82-67 win over Delaware State on Monday night.Fred Cleveland Jr. had 16 points for NC A&T (10-12, 6-1 Mid-Eastern...

GOP defends Trump as Bolton book adds pressure for witnesses

By ERIC TUCKER, ZEKE MILLER, and LISA MASCARO | January 27, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators faced mounting pressure Monday to summon John Bolton to testify at President Donald Trump's impeachment trial even as Trump's lawyers mostly brushed past extraordinary new allegations from the former national security adviser...

New Zealand’s Ardern seeking reelection in Sept. 19 vote

By NICK PERRY | January 27, 2020

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern may be lauded around the world as a liberal icon but whether she can translate that into a reelection victory in September remains uncertain.Ardern on Tuesday announced the general elections...

Morgan State rallies past Maryland Eastern Shore, 56-50

January 27, 2020

PRINCESS ANNE, Md. (AP) — David Syfax Jr. came off the bench to tally 11 points to carry Morgan State to a 56-50 win over Maryland Eastern Shore on Monday night.Malik Miller had 10 points and nine rebounds for Morgan State (11-12, 5-3 Mid-Eastern Conference)....

‘I’m being raped’: Weinstein accuser details alleged assault

By MICHAEL R. SISAK and TOM HAYS | January 27, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein accuser Mimi Haleyi testified Monday that weeks after arriving in New York to work for one of his shows, she found herself fighting in vain as the once-revered showbiz honcho pushed her onto a bed and sexually assaulted...