Thursday, 3 May 2018

Lawmaker proposes Statehouse monument of A'ja Wilson

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - University of South Carolina basketball star A'ja Wilson would get her own monument on Statehouse grounds under proposed legislation.

The effort launched Wednesday by state Rep. Leon Howard would be another first for the most decorated athlete in the school's history. There are no monuments to ...
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Peru captain at sports court for World Cup doping case

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) - Peru captain Paolo Guerrero is testifying at sport's highest court in a doping case that could ban him from the World Cup next month.

Guerrero was met by around 20 Peru fans outside the Court of Arbitration for Sport before an appeal hearing on Thursday into ...
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Hearing scheduled in Rose McGowan drug possession case

LEESBURG, Va. (AP) - A judge is scheduled to hear evidence on whether a drug possession charge in Virginia against actress Rose McGowan should go forward.

McGowan is seeking to have the charges against her dismissed. She has suggested the drugs may have been planted by agents hired by disgraced ...
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Warriors' shooters deal with off-nights in different ways

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - When Stephen Curry's shot needs a little something, he dives into "The Menu." Warriors teammate Klay Thompson might put up a few extra shots after an off night. If Kevin Durant is trying to rediscover his rhythm, he does some studying that usually means watching his ...
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Police investigate report of sex assault at softball field

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Police are investigating a report of sexual assault that is said to have happened in a restroom near softball fields behind Riverview Junior High School.

The Salt Lake Tribune reports that Murray police Officer Kenny Bass confirmed Wednesday that the department is investigating the incident. ...
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'Better Call Saul' stars to read beloved books in New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Two stars of the AMC-TV series "Better Call Saul" want to share their favorite books.

Bob Odenkirk and Rhea Seehorn are scheduled to read from their most treasured works of literature at the Albuquerque bookstore, Bookworks, on Saturday.

The event is aimed at promoting literacy in ...
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Wednesday, 2 May 2018

E. Annie Proulx honored by Library of Congress

NEW YORK (AP) - For the second time within a year, E. Annie Proulx has received a lifetime achievement award.

The author known for "Brokeback Mountain" and "The Shipping News" is this year's recipient of the Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction. On Wednesday, Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden ...
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