UN expert says more needs to be done to address human rights abuses in the Philippines

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The government of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has taken steps to to address human rights abuses in the country, including the killings of journalists and rights activists, a U.N. expert said Friday. However, more needs to be done, she said, including ensuring accountability. The remarks by United Nations Special Rapporteur Irene Khan came at the …

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Portland State hosts Sacramento State after Allen’s 26-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. Sacramento State Hornets (6-15, 2-6 Big Sky) at Portland State Vikings (13-8, 4-4 Big Sky) Portland, Oregon; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Portland State takes on the …

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Spain’s 85.1 million foreign visitors last year set a tourism record

MADRID (AP) — Spain received a record 85.1 million international tourists last year, 19% more than the year before, the National Statistics Institute reported Friday. The number of foreign visitors in 2023 surpassed the 83.5 million who went to Spain in 2019, the year before the COVID-19 pandemic ruled out most leisure travel. The U.K., France and Germany sent the …

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Albury’s 22 help Queens down Eastern Kentucky 94-76

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. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Deyton Albury and AJ McKee each scored 22 points as Queens beat Eastern Kentucky 94-76 on Thursday night. Albury also contributed eight rebounds for …

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No. 7 Duke visits No. 3 North Carolina after Davis’ 28-point performance

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. Duke Blue Devils (16-4, 7-2 ACC) at North Carolina Tar Heels (17-4, 9-1 ACC) Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Saturday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 3 North Carolina …

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East Tennessee State hosts Citadel after Smith’s 24-point showing

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. Citadel Bulldogs (9-13, 1-8 SoCon) at East Tennessee State Buccaneers (11-11, 3-6 SoCon) Johnson City, Tennessee; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Citadel plays the East Tennessee State …

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UNC Asheville hosts Talford and Winthrop

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. Winthrop Eagles (14-9, 5-3 Big South) at UNC Asheville Bulldogs (14-9, 6-2 Big South) Asheville, North Carolina; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Winthrop takes on the UNC …

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Hall of Fame tennis player Andre Agassi uncovers new passion with pickleball

At first, Andre Agassi was perplexed by the pickleball craze. He just didn’t quite understand the appeal. Now, the Hall of Fame tennis player can’t get enough of hitting drop shots and moving toward the kitchen (that’s a pickleball term). Agassi watches pickleball videos — just long enough to be inspired to play — goes to his club every other …

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Binghamton secures 75-66 win against NJIT

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. BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (AP) — Nehemiah Benson had 16 points in Binghamton’s 75-66 win over NJIT on Thursday night. Benson also contributed eight rebounds for the Bearcats (10-10, 2-5 …

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