Moderate earthquake shakes northeast Myanmar and is felt in northern Thailand
Published Sun, 24 Nov 2024 22:14:01 GMT
BANGKOK (AP) — A moderate earthquake shook northeast Myanmar on Friday morning.The 5.7 magnitude quake was centered about 76 kilometers (47 miles) southwest of the town of Keng Tung in Shan state, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was about 10 kilometers (6 miles) deep.No details on any potential damage were immediately available.The area is near the borders of China, Laos and Thailand.Shaking was felt in Chiang Mai, Thailand’s second-largest city and a popular tourist destination.SourceNo. 19 Louisville women put 8 in double figures, romp past Bellarmine 111-33
Published Sun, 24 Nov 2024 22:14:01 GMT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Elif Istanbulluoglu came off the bench for her first double-double and No. 19 Louisville put eight players in double figures to overwhelm Bellarmine 111-33 on Thursday night.It was Louisville’s largest margin of victory in coach Jeff Walz’s 17 years.Istanbulluoglu, a 6-foot-3 freshman from Turkey, had 10 points and 12 rebounds. Reserves Alexia Mobley and Merissah Russell had 12 and 10 points, respectively. All five starters were in double figures, led by Sydney Taylor with 15 and Nyla Harris with 14.The Cardinals (3-0) closed the first half on a 20-0 run and outscored the Knights 24-3 to lead 48-9 at the half. Louisville put 10 players in the scoring column, none with double figures. Bellarmine shot 14% (4 of 29).The Knights (0-3) more that doubled their score in the third quarter, scoring 12 but the Cardinals had 30 to up the lead to 78-21. Louisville never cooled off, making 10 of 14 shots in the fourth quarter, including 4 of 6 3-pointers.Louisv...El Ministerio Público de Guatemala anuncia que pedirá retirar la inmunidad a Arévalo y Herrera
Published Sun, 24 Nov 2024 22:14:01 GMT
(CNN Español) — El Ministerio Público de Guatemala solicitará que se le retire la inmunidad al presidente electo Bernardo Arévalo y a la vicepresidenta electa Karin Herrera por su presunta participación en una toma de sede y las protestas realizadas en la Universidad San Carlos durante 2022, informó el órgano.“En el transcurso de las próximas 24 a 48 horas vamos a presentar los antejuicios correspondientes”, dijo en rueda de prensa el fiscal de delitos contra el Patrimonio Cultural de Guatemala, Ángel Sánchez.Presidente electo de Guatemala advierte sobre personas que se presentan como parte de su equipo de transiciónLa Universidad fue tomada por estudiantes en protesta por supuestas irregularidades en la elección en mayo de 2022 de Walter Mazariegos como nuevo rector, según reportes de medios de prensa locales. Mazariegos rechazó en su momento los señalamientos. El Consejo Superior Universitario desestimó las impugnaciones y lo ratificó en el cargo para el período 2022-2026.Se...Elizabeth Kitley, Georgia Amoore lead No. 9 Virginia Tech past Houston Christian 105-36
Published Sun, 24 Nov 2024 22:14:01 GMT
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Elizabeth Kitley scored 23 points and Georgia Amoore set a school record for assists in a game as No. 9 Virginia Tech beat Houston Christian 105-36 on Thursday.Kitley scored 19 points in the first half for the Hokies (2-1), who set a school record for margin of victory (69 points) and tied a school record for points in a home game. Amoore finished with 10 points and a record 16 assists, as Virginia Tech shot 64.5% (40 of 62).“We watched film, and we knew what they were going to do, but we just really walked out there and said, ‘OK, this is more about us,’” Virginia Tech coach Kenny Brooks said. “We’re just really trying to figure out who we are because we still don’t know. I think we’re getting closer to trying to figure out who we are, but we didn’t say, ‘Hey, this is a great game for us to do this, a great game for us to do that.’ No disrespect to our opponent, but we knew that if we came out and played well, we’d get a chance to really shine.”Freshman Clara...Adams-Woods scores 17 points and St. Bonaventure beats Oklahoma State 66-64 in the Legends Classic.
Published Sun, 24 Nov 2024 22:14:01 GMT
NEW YORK (AP) — Mika Adams-Woods scored 17 points, Assa Essamvous had 13 points and seven rebounds and St. Bonaventure beat Oklahoma State 66-64 on Thursday night in the Legends Classic.Adams-Woods made a 3-pointer with 4:50 remaining — the final field goal for the Bonnies — to take a 58-54 lead. He added two free throws with just over a minute left to tie it at 62-all. Quion Williams gave Oklahoma State the lead with 37.6 seconds left on a contested layup. But the Cowboys fouled Daryl Banks III on a long 3-pointer at the other end, leading to three free throws for a 65-64 lead. Oklahoma State guard Javon Small drove the baseline for a reverse layup, but the ball hit the bottom of the backboard and Noel Brown secured the rebound before getting fouled. Brown missed St. Bonaventure’s first field goal of the second half — in 12 attempts — but made the second. Small had a good look at a step-back 3-pointer at the buzzer but it rattled out. Banks finished with 14 points and Chad Ve...Alabama inmate executed for the shooting death of man in 1993 robbery
Published Sun, 24 Nov 2024 22:14:01 GMT
ATMORE, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama inmate convicted of killing a man during a 1993 robbery when he was a teenager was executed Thursday by lethal injection.Casey McWhorter, 49, was pronounced dead at 6:56 p.m. at a southwest Alabama prison, authorities said. McWhorter was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death for his role in the robbery and shooting death of Edward Lee Williams, 34, on Feb. 18, 1993.Prosecutors said McWhorter, who was three months past his 18th birthday at the time of the killing, conspired with two younger teenagers, including Williams’ 15-year-old son, to steal money and other items from Williams’ home and then kill him. The jury that convicted McWhorter recommended a death sentence by a vote of 10-2, which a judge, who had the final decision, imposed, according to court records. The younger teens — Edward Lee Williams Jr. and Daniel Miner, who was 16 — were sentenced to life in prison, according to court records.“It’s kind of unfortunate that we had to w...No. 1 South Carolina, Fulwiley roll to 13th straight win over rival Clemson 109-40
Published Sun, 24 Nov 2024 22:14:01 GMT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Freshman MiLaysia Fulwiley scored 18 points and Kamilla Cardoso had a double-double with 15 points and 13 rebounds as No. 1 South Carolina rolled to its 13th straight victory over state rival Clemson 109-40 Thursday night. Oregon transfer Te-Hina Paopao had 14 points with four 3-pointers and the Gamecocks (3-0) used a 28-0 first-half run to win their 43rd straight at home. They have cracked the century mark in scoring in all three wins. It was Dawn Staley’s 200th win in 16 seasons at Colonial Life Arena, a building that was largely empty for women’s hoops before she arrived. Now, the program has led the game in average attendance the past nine seasons and drew 16,007 this past Sunday for the 114-76 victory over No. 20 Maryland. Expect the big crowds to continue with the show these Gamecocks have put on so far. Fulwiley had two flashy plays, a half behind-the-back move before pulling the ball back for a layin, and a full behind-the-back pass to Ashly...With 6 weeks left, how is Denver's House1000 initiative going?
Published Sun, 24 Nov 2024 22:14:01 GMT
DENVER (KDVR) — About six weeks remain before Denver's deadline to house 1,000 people before next year.Mayor Mike Johnston announced the effort as soon as he took office, declaring an emergency over homelessness in the city. The mayor's so-called House1000 initiative has seen some progress, but the city still has more than 70% of the way to go. What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Denver? On Thursday, FOX31 asked the city's Homeless Resolution Operations Center for an update."Housing 1,000 unsheltered Denverites before the end of the year is an ambitious goal, but we are well on the path to obtaining the units necessary to meet that goal," a city spokesperson wrote to FOX31's Lisa D'Souza. "As we continue to identify and open more units, we will be able to help more people move indoors over the next 6 weeks."The city had spent around $16.2 million on the initiative as of Thursday, according to the spokesperson. Most of that went toward buying the Best Western hotel to conv...Local insurance adjuster offers tips to owners of vehicles damaged in severe storms
Published Sun, 24 Nov 2024 22:14:01 GMT
A lot of South Floridians are dealing with waterlogged or damaged vehicles in the wake of severe weather that swept through the region this week. A local insurance adjuster is offering a few words of advice to owners as they weigh their options when it comes to repairs.Concertgoers in Sunrise walked out of the Amerant Bank Arena Wednesday night to find their cars flooded.In Miami’s Brickell section, vehicles of various sizes were left stalled out on the side of the road after going through high water.Speaking with 7News on Thursday, property claims adjuster Alberto Perdomo said the first thing that car owners dealing with a flooded vehicle need to do is check their auto insurance policy.“Making sure that you have the proper coverage before you begin the claim process,” he said.Whether a car was flooded or crushed by a downed tree, owners must have what’s called comprehensive coverage. Insurance companies won’t pay for damages if owners only have collisi...Stars of ‘Trolls: Band Together’ hit purple carpet at Los Angeles premiere of animated sequel
Published Sun, 24 Nov 2024 22:14:01 GMT
The stars were out in L.A. last night, and I’m not just talking about the ones in the sky! The cast of “Trolls: Band Together” banded together for a night out on the town … and a first look at their new movie.Anna Kendrick (as Queen Poppy, voice): “Come on, guys, it’s time!”Time to hit the red carpet, that is! Or, in this case, the purple one.No trolling here. The cast of “Trolls: Band Together” cleaned up real nice for a special screening of the film in L.A.Anna Kendrick (as Queen Poppy, voice): “I can’t believe this is really happening!”And with a title like that, it’s only fitting to have a little NSYNC reunion. After all, the guys have a new song in the movie.NSYNC: “If you let me show the way, I’m so excited to see you excited.”Joey Fatone: “It was cool. You know, we were asked to be a part of it again. The song fits together with the whole storyline and everything else. It was like,...Latest news
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