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Explosions ring out in Venezuela as Maduro's government accuses US of attack

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — At least seven explosions rang out and low-flying aircraft swept through the capital of Venezuela early Saturday, with the government of leader Nicolás Maduro accusing the United States of attacking civilian and military installations following a monthslong pressure campaign.

The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ban on U.S. commercial flights in Venezuelan airspace because of “ongoing military activity” ahead of the explosions in Caracas. There was no immediate comment from the U.S. about its role, the targets or the purpose of the... Read More

Military-backed party leads in early election results in Myanmar

BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military-appointed election body has begun announcing the winners of the first phase of its three-part general election, saying that the military-backed party has won the majority of seats, as widely expected.

Critics of the current system say that the election is designed to add a facade of legitimacy to the status quo. They charge the polls are neither free nor fair because of the exclusion of major parties and government repression of dissenters. Opposition groups have called for a boycott by voters.

The military government said Wednesday... Read More

Death toll rises to at least 10 in violence around Iran protests

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Violence surrounding protests in Iran sparked by the Islamic Republic's ailing economy killed two other people, authorities said Saturday, raising the death toll in the demonstrations to at least 10 as they showed no signs of stopping.

The new deaths follow U.S. President Donald Trump warning Iran on Friday that if Tehran “violently kills peaceful protesters,” the United States “will come to their rescue.” While it remains unclear how and if Trump will intervene, his comments sparked an immediate, angry response from officials within... Read More

Doncic and James score 30+ each for 1st time this season in Lakers' 128-121 win over Grizzlies

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luka Doncic and LeBron James were brought together for nights like these. The two Los Angeles Lakers superstars topped 30 points each in a game for the first time this season.

Doncic had 34 points, hitting 17 of 20 free throws, and six rebounds and eight assists. James had 31 points on 12-of-18 shooting to go with nine rebounds and six assists.

The Lakers rallied for a 128-121 victory over the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night.

It was the third time overall that Doncic and James both scored 30 or more points in the same game,... Read More

Robby Ashford leads Wake Forest past Mississippi State 43-29 in Duke's Mayo Bowl

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Robby Ashford couldn't have imagined a better way to close out his roller-coaster college career.

The six-year redshirt senior quarterback threw for 303 yards and three touchdowns and ran for 50 yards and two scores to take MVP honors, Koredell Bartley scored on a 100-yard kickoff return and Wake Forest beat Mississippi State 43-29 in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl on Friday night.

Ashford, who arrived at Wake Forest this season eager for a chance to start, threw TD passes of 14 yards to Kamrean Johnson, 64 yards to Jack Foley and 62 yards to Ty Clark... Read More

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Explosions ring out in Venezuela as Maduro's government accuses US of attack

Military-backed party leads in early election results in Myanmar

Death toll rises to at least 10 in violence around Iran protests

Doncic and James score 30+ each for 1st time this season in Lakers' 128-121 win over Grizzlies

Robby Ashford leads Wake Forest past Mississippi State 43-29 in Duke's Mayo Bowl

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