By NOMAAN MERCHANT WASHINGTON (AP) — More than two weeks into a war he expected to dominate in two days, Vladimir Putin is projecting anger, frustration at his military’s failures and a willingness to cause even more violence and destruction in Ukraine, in the assessment of U.S. intelligence officials. Officials in recent days have publicly…
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By STAN CHOE NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are ticking higher on Wall Street as waves of market-moving forces crash into each other and keep trading jumbled, from war in Ukraine to an upcoming Federal Reserve meeting on interest rates. The S&P 500 was up 0.7% in morning trading after the yield on the 10-year…
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It’s time once again for some fun with numbers, in this case data surrounding the sharp spike in gas prices. Although the recent uptick in fuel prices varies from community to community and even station to station, a good estimate of the increase, perhaps a bit conservative, is $1 per gallon. It’s mostly due to…
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By Dr. Nilesh Vora, Contributing writer One special group of people I enjoy caring for is the senior population. I love my conversations with them, because so many are filled with wisdom and knowledge that us younger folks simply don’t have. But like all of us, they too need reminders of how best to stay…
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By the time Alex Caruso made his long-awaited return Saturday at the United Center, his defensive presence had become a sort of talisman for the Chicago Bulls. As the defense slipped and the Bulls coughed up losses, players and coaches (and fans, of course) held on to the hope that “getting whole” would right the…
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Q: If Victor Oladipo’s progress continues, the Heat will have at least him, Kyle Lowry and Caleb Martin to harass Kyrie Irving if their teams meet in the playoffs. Those seems like decent odds to me. — Ed, Miami. A: And you can add Jimmy Butler to that list, Plus, with Bam Adebayo and P.J.…
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Los Angeles Kings center Adrian Kempe (9) slides in to the goal after he was tripped by Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad during the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 13, 2022, in Los Angeles. Florida Panthers goaltender Spencer Knight (30) tends the goal. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Florida Panthers goaltender Spencer Knight…
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Los Angeles Kings center Adrian Kempe (9) slides in to the goal after he was tripped by Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad during the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 13, 2022, in Los Angeles. Florida Panthers goaltender Spencer Knight (30) tends the goal. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Florida Panthers goaltender Spencer Knight…
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, drives on Phoenix Suns forward Torrey Craig during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 13, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Los Angeles Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony drives against Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder (99) during the first half of an NBA basketball game,…
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It seems like another world now, but before Russia invaded their country, just three weeks ago, Ukrainian kids and American kids participated in the same sorts of activities. They tussled over soccer balls. They swung from monkey bars. They bounced around on tennis courts. And, they kicked and chopped in karate classes, same as the…
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