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US star Mikaela Shiffrin darts to early lead in women's slalom at Milan Cortina Olympics
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin is one clean run away from ending an eight-year Olympic medal drought.The American skiing star nailed her first trip through the women's slalom at Tofane on Wednesday, her time of 47.13 giving her a healthy 0.82-second lead over Germany's Lena Duerr among the early competitors.
The 30-year-old Shiffrin, the most decorated skier of all time, was quick out of the gate but appeared to be in trouble after she stumbled through one gate about halfway down. She recovered quickly and then pumped her first — a rare display of... Read More
World shares, US futures gain as most Asian markets stay closed for Lunar New Year holidays
Shares in Europe and Asia were higher on Wednesday, with Japan’s benchmark gaining more than 1% after a quiet finish for U.S. stocks.Germany's DAX rose 0.6% to 25,137.90, while the CAC 40 in Paris edged 0.2% higher to 8,379.68. Britain's FTSE 100 added 0.6% to 10,622.73.
The futures for the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average were up 0.5%.
Most markets in Asia stayed closed for Lunar New Year holidays.
In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 added 1% to 57,143.84 as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was reappointed by the parliament following a landslide... Read More
Ukrainian and Russian envoys hold a second day of US-brokered talks in Geneva
GENEVA (AP) — Envoys from Moscow and Kyiv met Wednesday in Geneva for a second consecutive day of U.S.-brokered talks, with officials trying to bridge political and military differences stemming from Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine almost four years ago.“Consultations are taking place in working groups by areas within the political and military tracks,” the head of the Ukrainian delegation, Rustem Umerov, wrote in English on X. “We are working on clarifying the parameters and mechanisms of the decisions discussed yesterday.”
The negotiations in... Read More
Gisèle Pelicotâs memoir launches in 22 languages, turning horror into hope for survivors
PARIS (AP) — Gisèle Pelicot’s memoir was released on Tuesday in 22 languages worldwide, sharing details of the horror she went through and sending a powerful message of hope and support to victims of sexual abuse.“I wanted my story to help others,” Pelicot told French national channel France 5 last week ahead of the release of her book, “A Hymn to Life, Shame has to Change Sides.”
Pelicot recounted her story of survival in the book and in her first series of interviews since the landmark 2024 trial that turned her into a global icon against sexual violence... Read More
Arizona State upsets No. 13 Texas Tech 72-67 as Red Raiders lose star forward JT Toppin to injury
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Maurice Odum scored 23 points, Massamba Diop added 14 and Arizona State held on for a 72-67 upset over No. 13 Texas Tech, which lost star forward JT Toppin to an injury in the second half Tuesday night.The Red Raiders — who were coming off a 78-75 overtime win at then-No. 1 Arizona — had a three-game winning streak snapped.
It was Arizona State’s first victory against a nationally ranked opponent since beating No. 23 West Virginia 65-57 on Jan. 21, 2025. It was also a big win for embattled coach Bobby Hurley, who has struggled to produce a... Read More
Top Stories
- Ukrainian and Russian envoys hold a second day of US-brokered talks in Geneva
- Gisèle Pelicotâs memoir launches in 22 languages, turning horror into hope for survivors
- Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister with a goal of pushing to the right
- Rescuers push through winter storm to 6 survivors of a California avalanche. 9 others are missing
- Japan's exports surge 17% in January, on strong shipments to China and other Asian markets
- Rescuers race to save 6 skiers trapped by California avalanche that's left 10 more missing
- Fallout from Epstein and Mandelson puts Britain's House of Lords under scrutiny
- Billionaire Les Wexner to be deposed in congressional probe of Epstein files
- FBI, St. Paul police probing ICE arrest that resulted in skull fractures
- Shooter killed ex-wife and a son in Rhode Island ice rink attack, police say
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- Brazilian snowboarder Pat Burgener's Olympic journey spans the mountains to music
- Oscar-nominated co-writer of 'It Was Just an Accident' released from Iranian prison
- Stephen Colbert says CBS lawyers pulled James Talarico interview as early voting begins in Texas
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Sports
- US star Mikaela Shiffrin darts to early lead in women's slalom at Milan Cortina Olympics
- Texas Tech star JT Toppin injures lower right leg in loss to Arizona State
- Arizona State upsets No. 13 Texas Tech 72-67 as Red Raiders lose star forward JT Toppin to injury
- Union offers WNBA new CBA proposal, slightly lowering revenue share numbers, AP source says