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Guinea’s leader defends coups in Africa and rebuffs the West, saying things must change

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:35:23 GMT

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — The recent coups in Africa are attempts by militaries to save their countries from presidents’ “broken promises,” the head of Guinea’s junta said Thursday as he rebuffed the West for boxing in the continent of more than 1 billion people.Col. Mamadi Doumbouya, who was sworn in as Guinea’s interim president following the coup in 2021, told the U.N. General Assembly that beyond condemning the coups, global leaders must also “look to and address the deep-rooted causes.”“The putschist is not only the person who takes up arms to overthrow a regime,” he told the gathering of world leaders in New York. “I want us all to be well aware of the fact that the real putschists, the most numerous, are those who avoid any condemnation — they are those … who cheat to manipulate the text of the constitution in order to stay in power eternally.”Guinea is one of several nations in West and Central Africa that have experienced eight coups since 2020, includin...

After more than 100 years together, No. 8 Washington and California meet for final time before split

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:35:23 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — Go back more than 100 years and two names have always been associated with football on the West Coast as members of the same conference.Washington and California.The schools were among the original members of the Pacific Coast Conference that started play in 1916 and they have been constants through its various iterations. That connection between the Huskies and Golden Bears will come to an end after this season. Washington is headed to the Big Ten; Cal is off to the ACC.So Saturday’s matchup between the eighth-ranked Huskies and the Golden Bears that opens the Pac-12 season for both comes with uncertainty over whether two schools linked for so long will ever meet again.For those involved with this edition, the history of the matchup is secondary to the importance of starting conference play with a win.“Each game the stakes become greater if you take care of business Week 1,” Washington coach Kalen DeBoer said.Saturday will be the 101st time the sides have met a...

Missouri tries to build on upset of K-State with a game against Memphis in St. Louis

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:35:23 GMT

Memphis (3-0) vs Missouri (3-0) at St. Louis, Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPNU)Line: Missouri by 7, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: Missouri leads 3-1.WHAT’S AT STAKE?Memphis won its first three games a couple of years ago and proceeded to lose three straight. Ryan Silverfield’s bunch will try to avoid a similar fate beginning with its game against Missouri, which will be played at The Dome at America’s Center, the former home of the St. Louis Rams. Missouri is coming off a last-second win over Kansas State on a 61-yard field goal by Harrison Mevis, and will be trying to start 4-0 for the first time in a decade.KEY MATCHUPMemphis RB Blake Watson against the Missouri run defense. Watson ran 10 times for 169 yards and a score while catching six passes for another 68 yards in last week’s 28-24 win over Navy. The transfer from Old Dominion will face a Missouri run defense that surrendered 138 yards in last week’s 30-27 win over Kansas State.PLAYERS TO...

Syracuse hosts Army with a shot at opening the season with four straight wins

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:35:23 GMT

Army (2-1) at Syracuse (3-0), Saturday, 12:00 p.m. ET (ACC Network)Line: Syracuse by 13 1/2, according to FanDuel SportsbookSeries record: Syracuse 11-10.WHAT’S AT STAKE? Both teams are coming off big road wins. The undefeated Orange can set themselves up for a huge home game against Clemson with a win over the Black Knights. The game against Clemson is the first in Syracuse’s three-game gauntlet that closes with consecutive road games against No. 17 North Carolina and No. 4 Florida State. An upset of Syracuse would give Army a major boost of confidence heading into two Power Five matchups in the next three weeks against Boston College and No. 12 LSU.KEY MATCHUPArmy averages more than 200 yards on the ground. That’s the good news. The bad news for the Black Knights is that Syracuse has held the opposition to less than 90 yards rushing per outing. Army will try to control the clock by pounding the ball. It could be a long day if they can’t. Also worth monitoring is Syracuse’s r...

1 person killed, dozens injured after bus carrying students crashes in New York

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:35:23 GMT

(CNN) — At least one person has died and dozens more were injured when a bus carrying students rolled over on Interstate 84 in Orange County, New York, about 75 miles north of New York City, authorities said.Roughly 45 people were injured, according to the Wawayanda Fire Company. An individual who answered the phone at the fire company did not provide further details about the severity of the injuries.There were “multiple serious injuries,” New York State Police said in a news release.The bus was carrying students from Farmingdale High School in Long Island and was headed to a music event for band camp, a spokesperson from the high school confirmed to CNN.The bus was on its way to Greeley, Pennsylvania, the school said in a statement.“We were informed that there had been an accident with Bus 1 en route to Greeley, PA for band camp,” Farmingdale High School spokesperson Jake Mendlinger told CNN. “Police and emergency responders are on the scene, as well as district administ...

Powerball jackpot grows to $725 million after no winning ticket Wednesday

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:35:23 GMT

(CNN) — Powerball players now have the chance to win an estimated $725 million jackpot this weekend after Wednesday night’s drawing produced no big winner.Wednesday’s numbers were 16, 27, 59, 62 and 63 with a Powerball of 23.The $725 million jackpot for Saturday’s drawing would be the third-largest Powerball prize this year, following a $754.6 million jackpot won in Washington state in February and the colossal $1.08 billion jackpot won in California in July. Saturday’s jackpot also would be the eighth-largest prize in the game’s history, the lottery said Wednesday.If Saturday’s drawing has one grand prize winner, that person could choose to take the whole jackpot in graduated payments over 29 years, or take a lump sum of an estimated $345.7 million, the lottery said.Though no one secured the top prize Wednesday night, more than 1 million tickets won some type of prize – most of them taking $21 or less.Two tickets, sold in Georgia and Texas, t...

The competition for spots is on at Bruins’ training camp

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:35:23 GMT

The on-ice portion of the Bruins’ training camp opened Thursday and the theme of it, for many participants, is clear.Jobs are available.It is often foolhardy to read into line combination on Day One of camp and most of the units were an intentional mix of veterans and young players.But there were a couple of groupings that bear watching. One was a potential fourth line that had 22-year-old hopeful John Beecher, the B’s first round pick in 2019, between Milan Lucic and Jakub Lauko. Another interesting combo had 19-year-old Matthew Poitras, arguably the B’s best prospect at center, between David Pastrnak and Jesper Boqvist.Lining up with Pastrnak may not have been Poitras’ welcome-to-the-NHL moment just yet, but it did get the kid’s attention.“It was pretty cool. He’s one of the best players in the world. Any time you can skate with a guy like that, you’ve got to try and raise your compete and level of play. Obviously, I was little nervous to ...

Hot Property: A striking ‘mariner’s manse’ in Beverly

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:35:23 GMT

Situated perfectly between the inviting Dane Street Beach and the vibrant Cabot/Rantoul district in downtown Beverly, 9 Brown Street is a showcase for historic preservation and contemporary living.With its origins tracing back to 1836 — the home’s original owner is listed as Captain George Whitmarsh — this mariner’s manse offers a unique perspective on coastal living within a thriving community.For those seeking a coastal lifestyle with city conveniences, the location is a true gem. Just moments away from Cabot Street, residents can enjoy both the serene seaside atmosphere and the energy of an active city center.Upon entry, the living room welcomes you with an abundance of natural light, courtesy of its three walls of windows. The adjacent dining room is adorned with charming built-in china cabinets and an inviting fireplace, seamlessly leading to a modern eat-in kitchen, boasting top-of-the-line appliances including a Sub-Zero fridge.Ascending to the second floor, the primary...

From the ‘Field of Dreams’ film site to a solar-system-modeled trek, bikers can find plenty of fascinating trails around the Midwest

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:35:23 GMT

Brian E. Clark | Chicago TribuneAs an avid cyclist, Dave Cushman considers himself lucky to live in Madison, Wisconsin, which calls itself the biking capital of the Midwest.“I moved to Madison when I was 18 to go to the university and never left, in part because the city and its environs are so good for cycling,” said Cushman, who grew up in Glenview.With more than 200 miles of bike paths, this college town of about 270,000 is ranked one of the top five bike-friendly cities in the country by the League of American Bicyclists. Cushman can roll down the street from his home on Madison’s west side, hop on the Southwest Commuter bike path and connect with the Badger State Trail and then follow that route south 40 miles to the Illinois border, which connects with the Jane Addams Trail.For something shorter, he can pedal through the University of Wisconsin at Madison’s 1,200-acre arboretum, spin along the south side of Lake Wingra and then loop around Lake Monona — much of it on bike path...

Man who posed as doctor gets probation

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:35:23 GMT

Editor's note: This story has been corrected to reflect the charges for which Moscoso was sentenced.SAN DIEGO -- A judge Wednesday sentenced Dario Moscoso to two years of probation for falsely identifying as a doctor, battery and treating without a certificate.Prosecutors said from 2017 to 2019, Moscoso posed as a doctor at his Del Mar Cosmetic Contouring Surgery clinic, when four women accused him of sexual assault. Charges of sexual assault against Morosco were later dismissed.In a controversial plea deal, Moscoso was able to walk out of a courtroom with a two-year probation sentence. Moscoso pleaded guilty on Aug. 22 to falsely indicating rights to practice medicine, treating the sick/afflicted without a certificate, and battery. The judge agreed to the probation sentence because she said it seemed Moscoso took responsibility, but said in the courtroom he had a credibility issue after what he wrote in his probation report.  “Sir, do you accept probation on tho...