Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 19 of the his 32 points in the third quarter to help the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks beat the San Antonio Spurs 127-118 By CHARLES F. GARDNER Associated Press January 5, 2020, 4:14 AM 3 min read MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 19 of the his 32 points in the third quarter to […]
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Image copyright Reuters There is “overwhelming evidence” that the costs of HS2 are “out of control” and its benefits overstated, the deputy chair of its review panel has said. Lord Berkeley said the high-speed rail line, linking London and northern England, is likely to cost over £108bn. A vocal critic of HS2, the Labour peer
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Dennis Schroder scored 22 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 20 and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-106 for their fifth straight victory By STEVE HERRICK Associated Press January 5, 2020, 3:15 AM 3 min read CLEVELAND — Dennis Schroder scored 22 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 20 and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the
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Russia has halted oil supplies to Belarus after the two countries failed to renegotiate a contract amid talks of further improving economic ties January 3, 2020, 2:34 PM 3 min read MINSK, Belarus — Russia has halted oil supplies to Belarus as talks on strengthening economic ties remained stalled over concerns that Russia could effectively
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Image caption Eli Hewson (second right) with bandmates Josh Jenkinson, Robert Keating and Ryan McMahon Inhaler want to make it on their own terms, just like any band. The way they tell their story, the fact their frontman is the son of one of the world’s biggest rock stars is almost irrelevant. Yes, Elijah Hewson
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Xander Schauffele is one round away from becoming the first back-to-back winner at Kapalua in 10 years By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer January 5, 2020, 1:45 AM 3 min read KAPALUA, Hawaii — Xander Schauffele finished stronger than everyone around him Saturday, and it was good enough to keep a one-shot lead going into
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Image copyright Kerry Van Der Merwe Image caption Kerry Van Der Merwe hopes to raise awareness of her condition Kerry Van Der Merwe has sunken chest syndrome, a rare medical condition that leaves her struggling to breathe. In many cases the syndrome – a malformation of the chest wall caused by the breastbone sinking inwards
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Image copyright Getty Images The 77th Golden Globe Awards take place in Los Angeles, California on Sunday evening. The awards, which celebrate excellence in film and television, are dished out on behalf of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) – who’ll be hoping to set the agenda once again ahead of next month’s Oscars (they
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J’Von McCormick scored a career-high 28 points to lead No. 8 Auburn to an 80-68 win over Mississippi State in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams. Auburn placed five players in double figures By PAUL JONES Associated Press Writer January 5, 2020, 12:48 AM 2 min read STARKVILLE, Miss. — J’Von McCormick scored a
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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Vice President Mike Pence were two of the most hawkish voices arguing for a response to Iranian aggression, according to administration officials. Mr. Pence’s office helped run herd on meetings and conference calls held by officials in the run-up to the strike. Mr. Esper and General Milley declined to
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