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NFL draft prospect Terrion Arnold takes blue-collar lessons and puts them to use on the job

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Cornerback Terrion Arnold grew up in a blue-collar world. Now he’s taking that down-to-earth approach straight to the NFL. The soon-to-be rookie spent part of his time Thursday reflecting on how he made it to Indianapolis — by replicating the confidence he witnessed from his grandfather on the field. “My granddad was a roofer, so I like …

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Moore’s 25 lead Drexel over Stony Brook 90-86

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Justin Moore had 25 points in Drexel’s 90-86 win over Stony Brook on Thursday night. Moore had six assists for the Dragons (19-11, 12-5 Coastal …

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French actor urges lawmakers to investigate sex crimes and sexism in the film industry

PARIS (AP) — The woman leading a push for a reckoning about sexual abuse in France’s world-renowned cinema industry urged lawmakers Thursday to establish a commission to investigate sex crimes and sexism in the sector. With French film-making in the spotlight ahead of the Oscars next month, Judith Godrèche gave emotional testimony to a French Senate commission Thursday recalling her …

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A billionaire-backed campaign for a new California city is off to a bumpy start. Again

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — After two false starts, the billionaires behind a plan to build an eco-friendly city from scratch are behind schedule to put their proposal before California voters this November. Former Goldman Sachs trader Jan Sramek unveiled his closely guarded ballot initiative for the proposed community between San Francisco and Sacramento in January, a plan that envisions 20,000 …

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Napper leads Longwood against Gardner-Webb after 21-point game

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Longwood Lancers (17-12, 5-9 Big South) at Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (14-15, 9-5 Big South) Boiling Springs, North Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Runnin’ Bulldogs -2.5; …

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Liberty faces New Mexico State after Metheny’s 21-point game

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. New Mexico State Aggies (11-17, 5-8 CUSA) at Liberty Flames (16-11, 5-7 CUSA) Lynchburg, Virginia; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Flames -13; over/under is 136 BOTTOM …

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Norovirus illnesses are up in some places. Here’s what you need to know

Cases of norovirus, a nasty stomach bug that spreads easily, are climbing in the Northeastern U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday. Nationwide, about 12% of most recent norovirus tests sent to the CDC were positive, but the proportion was about 16% in the Northeast, the agency said. That compares with nearly 10% of norovirus tests in …

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Pakistan swears in new parliament amid chaotic scenes as Imran Khan’s followers protests vote count

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s National Assembly swore in newly elected members of parliament on Thursday in a chaotic scene as allies of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan shouted and protested what they claim was a rigged election. Lawmakers from Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party repeatedly chanted “Vote-thief!” as Shehbaz Sharif, who’s expected to form the next government, entered the parliament …

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The Supreme Court will decide whether Trump is immune from federal prosecution. Here’s what’s next

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court’s decision to consider whether former President Donald Trump should be immune from prosecution in his federal 2020 election interference case could push a trial close to Election Day — or even beyond this year. The announcement Wednesday was a victory for Trump’s efforts to delay the criminal case charging him with plotting to overturn …

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