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• Rep. Grijalva Responds to Report of Mistreatment in Eloy Detention Center

  27-11-2019 23:46
  
  Rep. Raúl Grijalva weighed in on a recent report from two national human rights groups on the harsh conditions for individuals in the Eloy Detention Center.…
  
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• Navy cancels review for SEALs after Navy secretary fired

  27-11-2019 23:44
  
  SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Navy has cancelled a peer-review process for three Navy SEAL officers who supervised a fourth SEAL convicted of posing with a dead teenage prisoner in Iraq.
  Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly said Wednesday the case was becoming a distraction.
  Chief Petty Officer Edward Gallagher was accused in a war crimes case that drew President Donald Trump’s attention and led to the firing of the Navy secretary.
  Gallagher and the three SEALs were notified last week that a bo
  
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• Navy cancels review for SEALs after firing of Navy secretary

  27-11-2019 23:44
  
  SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Navy has cancelled a peer-review process for three Navy SEAL officers who supervised a fourth SEAL convicted of posing with a dead teenage prisoner in Iraq.
  Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly said Wednesday the case was becoming a distraction.
  Chief Petty Officer Edward Gallagher was accused in a war crimes case that drew President Donald Trump’s attention and led to the firing of the Navy secretary.
  Gallagher and the three SEALs were notified last week that a bo
  
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• Weather IQ at Cragin Elementary School

  27-11-2019 23:33
  
  News 4 Tucson Weather IQ with Matt Brode at  Cragin Elementary School.The post Weather IQ at Cragin Elementary School appeared first on KVOA.com.
  
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• North Alabama tops Mississippi Valley State 73-50

  27-11-2019 23:31
  
  FLORENCE, Ala. (AP) — Mervin James had 20 points and 10 rebounds as North Alabama romped past Mississippi Valley State 73-50 on Wednesday.
  Christian Agnew had 10 points for North Alabama (3-4). Payton Youngblood added seven rebounds.
  Jamari Blackmon, who led the Lions in scoring entering the contest with 16 points per game, shot only 13 percent in the game (1 of 8).
  Michael Green had 21 points for the Delta Devils (0-7), who have now lost seven games in a row to start the season. Brandon K
  
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• SIUE visits UC Riverside

  27-11-2019 23:30
  
  Southern Illinois-Edwardsville (2-5) vs. UC Riverside (5-2)
  Student Recreation Center, Riverside, California; Friday, 5 p.m. EST
  BOTTOM LINE: Southern Illinois-Edwardsville pays visit to UC Riverside in a non-conference matchup. Southern Illinois-Edwardsville fell 78-50 at Pacific in its last outing. UC Riverside is coming off a 71-58 home win over Longwood in its most recent game.
  SUPER SENIORS: Southern Illinois-Edwardsville’s Mike Adewunmi, Tyresse Williford and Brandon Jackson have col
  
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• No. 2 Louisville battles WKU

  27-11-2019 23:30
  
  Western Kentucky (6-1) vs. No. 2 Louisville (6-0)
  Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee; Friday, 5 p.m. EST
  BOTTOM LINE: No. 2 Louisville hosts Western Kentucky in a non-conference matchup. Both teams are coming off of victories in their last game. Louisville earned an 82-76 home win over Akron on Sunday, while Western Kentucky won 69-64 over Fordham on Monday.
  VETERAN PRESENCE: Senior leadership has been on display for both teams this year. Jordan Nwora, Steven Enoch, Dwayne Sutton and Ryan M
  
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• Mexico’s central bank lowers economic growth outlook

  27-11-2019 23:30
  
  MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s central bank has lowered its economic forecast for the fourth quarter, predicting a performance between minus 0.2% and plus 0.2% because of slowing activity in the automobile sector.
  The darker outlook continues the economy’s stagnation since the final quarter of 2018.
  Still, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said Wednesday the economy is doing well. He said that “there isn’t the growth we wanted, but there is better inc
  
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• Ga. Southern faces Campbell

  27-11-2019 23:30
  
  Campbell (4-1) vs. Georgia Southern (3-2)
  Alico Arena, Fort Myers, Florida; Friday, 4:30 p.m. EST
  BOTTOM LINE: Campbell and Georgia Southern both look to put winning streaks together . Campbell beat Jacksonville by five on Monday. Georgia Southern is coming off a 98-88 win over Mercer on Nov. 19.
  LEADING THE WAY: The Fighting Camels are led by Cory Gensler and Ja’Cor Nelson. Gensler is averaging 10.8 points and 5.4 rebounds while Nelson is putting up 11.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.2 steal
  
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• Falcons sign Meier for TE depth, list Jones as questionable

  27-11-2019 23:30
  
  FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons, again preparing to be without tight end Austin Hooper against New Orleans, have bolstered the position by signing Carson Meier to the 53-man roster.
  Hooper will miss his third straight game with a knee injury on Thursday night against the Saints. Tight end Luke Stocker, who has started for Hooper, is listed as questionable with a back injury. Jaeden Graham is next on the depth chart at tight end.
  The Falcons say wide receiver Julio Jones also
  
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• Teenager Erling Haaland scores again as Salzburg beats Genk

  27-11-2019 23:24
  
  GENK, Belgium (AP) — Teenager Erling Haaland grabbed another goal and another record in the Champions League as Red Bull Salzburg thrashed Genk 4-1 on Wednesday.
  The 19-year-old Norwegian striker, who came on as a substitute in the 62nd minute, first delivered an assist and then rounded off his team’s win three minutes from time.
  Haaland took his Champions League tally to eight goals and became the first teenager in the history of the competition to score in five consecutive appearan
  
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• Tanzania warns local journalists against quoting foreigners

  27-11-2019 23:21
  
  NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Tanzania’s government spokesman is warning local media that the government will take action against them for quoting foreigners.
  Hassan Abbasi issued the threat Wednesday after the United States and United Kingdom expressed concerns about irregularities in the local elections held Sunday in Tanzania.
  The U.S. Embassy said in a statement that election officials overwhelmingly excluded opposition candidates during the election process
  British Ambassador Sarah Cook
  
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• Tucson mourns loss of Judith Blair, UArizona fan and beloved community member

  27-11-2019 23:15
  
  TUCSON – The community is mourning the loss of one of its beloved members of its family – Mama Blair passed away Tuesday at the age of 71.
  From cheering on the Wildcats to battling for gender equality, Judith Blair was known around the community for her passion and her bigger heart. Whether it be donating her kidney to help a University of Arizona professor or volunteering her time at her son Joseph’s nonprofit Blair Charity Group, people who were close with Judith could r
  
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• Ajax takes control of Group H with 2-0 win at Lille

  27-11-2019 23:14
  
  LILLE, France (AP) — Two moments of brilliance were all that Ajax needed to secure a 2-0 win at Lille and take control of its Champions League group on Wednesday.
  Taking on a robust French side that wasted two big chances, Ajax put on a clinical display of efficiency. Hakim Ziyech scored the opener at the conclusion of a beautiful team move, then delivered an assist for Quincy Promes, who added his name to the scoresheet with a subtle touch.
  First-place Ajax is two points above Valencia an
  
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• Leipzig advances after late CL comeback to draw with Benfica

  27-11-2019 23:08
  
  LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Two late goals from Emil Forsberg helped Leipzig rescue a 2-2 draw with Benfica and secure a spot in the knockout stages of the Champions League for the first time.
  Benfica was leading 2-0 when Ruben Dias conceded a penalty, allowing Forsberg to score his first goal in the 90th minute.
  With nine minutes of added time announced following an earlier injury for Leipzig’s goalkeeper, the German team threw players forward and was rewarded in the 96th minute when Ti
  
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• MRIs of dense breasts find more cancer but also false alarms

  27-11-2019 23:01
  
  New research finds that for women with very dense breasts, having an MRI scan in addition to a mammogram can led to fewer missed cancers but also to a lot of false alarms and treatments that might not have been needed.
  About half of women over 40 have dense breasts and about 10% have very dense ones. That raises their risk of developing cancer and makes it harder to spot on mammograms if they do. It’s not known if more or different types of screening can help.
  The study published Wednesday
  
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• Liverpool, Napoli draw 1-1; neither qualified in CLeague

  27-11-2019 23:01
  
  LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool and Napoli played out a 1-1 draw in the Champions League at Anfield on Wednesday to leave both teams’ qualification hopes hanging in the balance.
  Dejan Lovren headed home from a corner in the 65th minute to equalize for Liverpool after the defending champions fell behind to Dries Mertens’ goal in the 21st.
  Liverpool maintained its one-point lead over Napoli in Group E but both can now be caught by Salzburg, which won at Genk on Wednesday.
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• Brooks, No. 6 UNC beat Alabama 76-67 in Battle 4 Atlantis

  27-11-2019 23:01
  
  PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) — Garrison Brooks scored 16 of his 20 points in the first half and sixth-ranked North Carolina overwhelmed Alabama on the glass to win 76-67 in Wednesday’s first round of the Battle 4 Atlantis.
  Freshman big man Armando Bacot had 12 points and 15 rebounds for the Tar Heels (5-0), who entered the game as the nation’s No. 1 team in rebounding margin. They certainly won’t hurt that average with this performance: The Tar Heels nearly doubled the C
  
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• Wilkins scores 18 to lead Drake over Murray St. 63-53

  27-11-2019 22:59
  
  ESTERO, Fla. (AP) — D.J. Wilkins had 18 points as Drake topped Murray State 63-53 in the Gulf Coast Showcase on Wednesday.
  Anthony Murphy had 13 points for Drake (6-2). Tremell Murphy added 11 points. Roman Penn had six rebounds and six assists.
  Liam Robbins, whose 11 points per game coming into the contest was second on the Bulldogs, shot only 20 percent in the game (1 of 5).
  Tevin Brown had 15 points and six rebounds for the Racers (4-3). Anthony Smith added nine rebounds and KJ Williams
  
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• Colorado State takes 5th place at Cayman Islands Classic

  27-11-2019 22:55
  
  GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands (AP) — Adam Thistlewood made five 3-pointers and finished with 20 points, Nico Carvacho had 16 points and 14 rebounds and Colorado State pulled away from Washington State in the second half for a 79-69 victory on Wednesday in the fifth-place game of the Cayman Islands Classic.
  Colorado State made 17 of its first 24 field goals of the second half (70.8%) to help wrap up the tournament with two wins after an overtime loss to New Mexico State in its opener. CSU wen
  
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• Brazil court delivers setback to ex-leader da Silva

  27-11-2019 22:53
  
  RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A Brazilian court has upheld a corruption conviction against former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who was released from prison earlier this month.
  A three-judge panel in Porto Alegre also ruled Wednesday that da Silva’s prison sentence should be raised by four years to 17 years.
  Da Silva remains free for now. He was released Nov. 8 after 19 months in jail when the Supreme Court ruled a person can be imprisoned only after all appeals have been exhausted.
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• No. 3 Michigan State beats UCLA 75-62 at Maui Invitational

  27-11-2019 22:51
  
  LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Cassius Winston scored 20 points, Xavier Tillman had 14 and No. 3 Michigan State knocked off UCLA 75-62 in the Maui Invitational fifth-place game on Wednesday.
  The Spartans (5-2) opened the tournament with a loss to Virginia Tech, but bounced back with consecutive solid performances.
  Winston had a second straight strong performance after struggling in the opener and Michigan State used an 18-2 advantage in fast break points to close its Maui trip with a flourish.
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• San Tan Valley man rescued after falling 50 feet into hole on construction site

  27-11-2019 22:44
  
  SAN TAN VALLEY, Ariz. (KPNX) — A surveyor fell 50 feet at a construction site and will live to tell the story.
  Rural Metro Fire received an emergency call on Tuesday morning from the crew’s supervisor. The call said a man had fallen through plywood and into a retention or drainage trench at a new home construction site near Schnepf and Combs roads.Rural Metro Battalion Chief Christopher Divver said Tuesday that rescuers kept the man comfortable by lowering food, water, a helmet, and
  
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• Allen lifts Georgia St. past Charlotte 81-78 in OT

  27-11-2019 22:43
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — Corey Allen had 17 points as Georgia State edged Charlotte 81-78 in overtime on Wednesday.
  Justin Roberts and Damon Wilson added 16 points each for the Panthers.
  Kane Williams had 12 points and seven assists for Georgia State (4-3).
  Drew Edwards scored a career-high 24 points for the 49ers (2-3). Malik Martin added 15 points. Amidou Bamba had 14 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks.
  Georgia State takes on Dartmouth at home on Tuesday. Charlotte faces South Carolina Upstate at
  
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• Goodwin scores 7 of 20 in 21-0 run; Saint Louis beats BC

  27-11-2019 22:33
  
  BOSTON (AP) — Jordan Goodwin scored seven of his 20 points during a game-breaking 21-0 run midway into the second half, and Saint Louis posted a 64-54 victory over Boston College on Wednesday.
  Gibson Jimerson added 11 points for the Billikens (6-1), who played their first road game of the season after an opening six-game homestand. Goodwin added 14 rebounds.
  Derryck Thornton led BC (4-3) with 18 points, and Nik Popovic had 15 with eight rebounds. The Eagles have dropped three of four.
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• Wind Advisory issued November 27 at 2:25PM MST until November 29 at 2:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

  27-11-2019 22:25
  * WHAT…Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mphexpected. Very isolated spots could see gusts briefly approach60 mph. Even windier in the mountains, where a Winter StormWarning is in effect.
  * WHERE…Southeast Arizona.
  * WHEN…From 11 PM Thursday to 2 PM MST Friday.
  * IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages mayresult.Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a highprofile veh
  
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• Man who police say killed two while driving drunk will face no charges

  27-11-2019 22:25
  
  PHOENIX (KPNX) – Police say he hit and killed two people while driving drunk in October 2018. Now, police say he will not face any charges in the deaths of  Audrianne Dillard, 20, and her friend Jesel Torres, 23.
  Police say Collin Reeves, 34, drove into the intersection at Alma School and McKellips roads. He hit Audri and Jesel’s car, killing them and their dog.
  Reeves had a blood-alcohol level nearly twice the legal limit .145, according to police reports.
  The Maricopa Co
  
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• Jones scores 18 to lead Tulsa over SC State 78-47

  27-11-2019 22:25
  
  TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Reggie Jones had 18 points as Tulsa easily beat South Carolina State 78-47 on Wednesday.
  Tulsa led by just five points at halftime but pushed it to 71-40 with 5:03 remaining. Tulsa outscored SC State 21-5 to start the second half, shooting 61.5% from the field and holding the Bulldogs to just 25%.
  Jeriah Horne had 12 points for Tulsa (5-1), which earned its fourth consecutive victory. Martins Igbanu added 12 points, and Brandon Rachal had 11 points. Tulsa knocked down a
  
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• Randall II leads UT Martin over Boston University 76-73

  27-11-2019 22:19
  
  CANCUN, Mexico (AP) — Craig Randall II scored 25 points as UT Martin narrowly beat Boston University 76-73 in the Cancun Challenge on Wednesday.
  Randall was 10 of 17 from the field, with five of UT Martin’s seven 3-pointers, to help the Skyhawks come from behind to claim third place in the Mayan Division.
  Quintin Dove added 20 points with seven rebounds for the Skyhawks (3-4). Derek Hawthorne Jr. had 11 points, including a couple of baskets down the stretch, and six rebounds.
  Jonas H
  
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• Padres get Davies, Grisham from Brewers for Urías, Lauer

  27-11-2019 22:14
  
  SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Padres have acquired right-hander Zach Davies and outfielder Trent Grisham from the Milwaukee Brewers for infielder Luis Urías and left-hander Eric Lauer.
  San Diego also will send cash or another player to the Brewers to complete Wednesday’s deal.
  Davies was 10-7 with a 3.55 ERA in 31 starts in 2019, his fifth big league season. He made $2.6 million and is eligible for salary arbitration.
  Grisham made his big league debut in 2019, hitting .231 with six hom
  
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• Hiker seen spinning in viral rescue video files notice of claim against Phoenix

  27-11-2019 22:13
  
  PHOENIX (KPNX) – The hiker who was at the center of a viral video from a rescue off Piestewa Peak has filed a notice of claim against the City of Phoenix.Katalin Metro’s attorney confirmed to 12 News the notice of claim was served Tuesday, which signals Metro’s intent to sue the city from the June incident.
  Metro was hiking up Piestewa Peak with her husband, George when she fell hurting her face and head. Crews airlifted her off the mountain after she had trouble walking d
  
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• Mexico fears return to ‘certification” with terrorism label

  27-11-2019 22:05
  
  MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexicans are reacting with anger to President Donald Trump’s pledge to designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations.
  Mexican officials and experts don’t fear that Trump will send killer drones into Mexico.
  But they say the move could damage Mexico-US relations. In the 1990s, annual U.S. certifications of Mexico’s anti-drug efforts poisoned ties because the possibility of sanctions and aid cutoffs constantly loomed over Mexico.
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• Mexico fears return to ‘certification’ amid pledge to label cartels as terrorists

  27-11-2019 22:05
  
  MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexicans are reacting with anger to President Donald Trump’s pledge to designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations.
  Mexican officials and experts don’t fear that Trump will send killer drones into Mexico.
  But they say the move could damage Mexico-US relations. In the 1990s, annual U.S. certifications of Mexico’s anti-drug efforts poisoned ties because the possibility of sanctions and aid cutoffs constantly loomed over Mexico.
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• Guard whistleblower: Air Force leader won’t halt discharge

  27-11-2019 22:05
  
  MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The head of the Air Force will not stop efforts to discharge a Wisconsin Air National Guard whistleblower.
  Master Sgt. Jay Ellis complained to U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin last year about sexual assaults and harassment within his 115th Fighter Wing squadron. His complaints triggered two federal investigations.
  Ellis alleges his superiors are trying to discharge him on trumped-up medical issues and deny him retirement benefits in retaliation. Baldwin asked U.S. Air Force Sec
  
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• Wind Advisory issued November 27 at 2:03PM MST until November 29 at 2:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

  27-11-2019 22:03
  * WHAT…Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mphexpected. Very isolated spots could see gusts briefly approach60 mph. Even windier in the mountains, where a Winter StormWarning is in effect.
  * WHERE…Southeast Arizona.
  * WHEN…From 11 PM Thursday to 2 PM MST Friday.
  * IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Treelimbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a highprofile ve
  
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• 4 Your Health: Holiday travel tips

  27-11-2019 21:56
  
  NBC News- Millions of Americans will be traveling Wednesday by plane, train or automobile for their Thanksgiving destination.
  If you are flying the friendly skies, experts say you should give yourself plenty of time to get through security.
  Use sleep masks, noise cancelling headphones and a neck pillow if you plan on sleeping on the plane.
  Also, if you have a long flight make sure you get up and walk frequently and wear graduated compression stockings to help prevent blood clots.
  If you are hitt
  
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• Flash Flood Watch issued November 27 at 1:55PM MST until November 29 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

  27-11-2019 21:55
  The Flash Flood Watch continues for
  * A portion of Southeast Arizona, including the following areas,Baboquivari Mountains, Catalina and Rincon Mountains, Galiuroand Pinaleno Mountains, South Central Pinal County, SoutheastPinal County, Tohono O’odham Nation, Tucson Metro Area, UpperGila River Valley, Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley,Western Pima County, and White Mountains of Graham andGreenlee Counties.
  * From Thursday morning through Friday afternoon
  * A strong Pacific storm wi
  
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• Winter Storm Warning issued November 27 at 1:51PM MST until November 30 at 12:00AM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

  27-11-2019 21:51
  * WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2feet above 7000 feet with up to 3 feet possible near highestmountain peaks. Winds could gust as high as 50 to 60 mphThursday night into Friday morning. Snow levels will fall aslow as 5000 feet with only a few inches expected there.
  * WHERE…White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties,Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains, Chiricahua Mountains, Dragoonand Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains and Catalinaand Rincon Mount
  
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• Twins SS Polanco has ankle surgery for chronic injury

  27-11-2019 21:51
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco is rehabilitating from arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle and is expected to be fully recovered in plenty of time for spring training.
  The Twins announced Wednesday that Polanco underwent a debridement procedure Friday in Los Angeles with Dr. Richard Ferkel to address a chronic impingement injury stemming from repetitive stress. Polanco will be able to resume baseball activities in about six weeks, the team said.
  Polanco had a
  
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• Ruling: Sleeping judge not automatic reason for retrial

  27-11-2019 21:49
  
  TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas Supreme Court says a guilty ruling against a man accused of firearms charges shouldn’t be automatically reversed because the judge fell asleep during the first day of trial.
  The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that the high court on Wednesday rejected a legal interpretation by the lower Kansas Court of Appeals that granted a new trial to Daquantrius Johnson.
  Justice Caleb Stegall wrote in the court’s opinion that there is no state precedent to just
  
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• Judge upholds charges that could put Weinstein away for life

  27-11-2019 21:48
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — A New York judge has rejected Harvey Weinstein’s bid to throw out the most serious charges in his sexual assault case.
  Weinstein is accused of raping a woman in 2013 and performing a forcible sex act on a different woman in 2006.
  He has pleaded not guilty to all charges. His lawyers recently objected to two of the counts — predatory sexual assault, which carries a maximum life sentence.
  Other rulings made public Wednesday also went against the movie mogul.
  Judge
  
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• Remains confirmed as UFC fighters’ stepdaughter

  27-11-2019 21:40
  
  AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Alabama authorities say human remains discovered in a wooded area have been confirmed as belonging to a missing college student who was the stepdaughter of a UFC fighter.
  The Auburn Police Department said Wednesday that the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences confirmed the remains belong to 19-year-old Aniah Blanchard. Police said the teen’s disappearance is now a homicide investigation and additional charges will be filed.
  Blanchard was last seen Oct. 23 at a
  
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• AP source: Edwards, Mariners agree to $950,000 deal

  27-11-2019 21:39
  
  A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that reliever Carl Edwards Jr. and the Seattle Mariners have agreed to a $950,000, one-year contract.
  Edwards can earn an additional $500,000 in performance bonuses, the person said Wednesday, speaking on condition of anonymity because the agreement had not been announced.
  A 28-year-old right-hander, Edwards slumped this year. He had an 8.47 ERA in 22 appearances for the Chicago Cubs and San Diego, which acquired him at the July
  
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• Claytoon of the Day: Who's A Good Boy?

  27-11-2019 21:35
  
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• Wind Advisory issued November 27 at 1:32PM MST until November 29 at 9:00AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

  27-11-2019 21:32
  * WHAT…South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mphexpected.
  * WHERE…New River Mesa, Rio Verde/Salt River, Superior, TontoBasin, Mazatzal Mountains, Pinal/Superstition Mountains, SanCarlos, Dripping Springs, Globe/Miami and Southeast GilaCounty.
  * WHEN…From 9 PM Thursday to 9 AM MST Friday.
  * IMPACTS…Difficult driving conditions, especially for largervehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light,unsecured objects may become airborne. Minor tree damagepossi
  
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• Wind Advisory issued November 27 at 1:32PM MST until November 29 at 4:00AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

  27-11-2019 21:32
  * WHAT…South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mphexpected.
  * WHERE…Portions of south central Arizona, including thePhoenix metro.
  * WHEN…From 8 PM Thursday to 4 AM MST Friday.
  * IMPACTS…Difficult driving conditions, especially for largervehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light,unsecured objects may become airborne.A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and58 mph. Winds this
  
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• UNO squares off against Eureka

  27-11-2019 21:30
  
  Eureka vs. New Orleans (1-4)
  Lakefront Arena, New Orleans; Friday, 1 p.m. EST
  BOTTOM LINE: The New Orleans Privateers are set to battle the Red Devils of Division III Eureka. New Orleans lost 79-71 at Hawaii in its most recent game.
  BIG MEN ON CAMPUS: Bryson Robinson has averaged 14.8 points to lead the way for the Privateers. Troy Green has complemented Robinson and is averaging 13.6 points per game.BRYSON BEYOND THE ARC: Through five games, the Privateers’ Bryson Robinson has connected o
  
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• Southern Utah battles West Coast Baptist

  27-11-2019 21:30
  
  West Coast Baptist vs. Southern Utah (3-3)
  Centrum Arena, Cedar City, Utah; Friday, 2 p.m. EST
  BOTTOM LINE: The Southern Utah Thunderbirds are set to battle the Eagles of West Coast Baptist. Southern Utah lost 70-58 to East Tennessee State in its most recent game.
  SQUAD LEADERS: John Knight III has averaged 12.5 points to lead the charge for the Thunderbirds. Complementing Knight III is Dwayne Morgan, who is averaging 14.2 points and five rebounds per game.LOVE FOR LAKO: Chris Lako has connected
  
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• Rutgers squares off against UMass

  27-11-2019 21:30
  
  UMass (5-2) vs. Rutgers (5-1)
  Louis Brown Athletic Center, Piscataway, New Jersey; Friday, 2 p.m. EST
  BOTTOM LINE: UMass plays Rutgers in a non-conference matchup. Rutgers won at home over NJIT 85-58 on Tuesday, while UMass came up short in a 78-63 game to St. John’s on Sunday.
  FEARLESS FRESHMEN: UMass has benefited heavily from its freshmen. T.J. Weeks, Tre Mitchell, Sean East II and Carl Pierre have collectively accounted for 70 percent of the team’s scoring this year and 77 percen
  
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• Liberty looks to remain undefeated

  27-11-2019 21:30
  
  Kentucky Christian vs. Liberty (8-0)
  Vines Center, Lynchburg, Virginia; Friday, 2 p.m. EST
  BOTTOM LINE: The Liberty Flames are set to battle the Knights of NAIA member Kentucky Christian. Liberty is coming off a 62-49 win in Nassau over Kansas City in its most recent game.
  LEADING THE CHARGE: Scottie James has averaged 10.5 points and 8.8 rebounds this year for Liberty. Darius McGhee has complemented James with 11.1 points per game.JUMPING FOR JAMES: In eight appearances this season, Liberty&rsq
  
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