Articles By: Richard Davis (Page 413)

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In a stage-managed election, President Vladimir Putin is set to extend his rule over Russia, a country he has led since the early 2000s. Preliminary results from the Central Election Commission show Putin leading with a whopping 87.3% of the vote, virtually guaranteeing him a new term until at least 2030, when he would be 77.

The Duquesne University men's basketball team clinched its first Atlantic 10 Championship title since 1977 in an exciting 57-51 victory over the No. 5 seed VCU at the Barclays Center. With this win, the Dukes improved their overall record to 24-11 (.686) and secured an automatic bid to the 2024 NCAA Tournament.

Even Hollywood's big shots can't resist being Taylor Swift fans. Disney CEO Bob Iger was seen "fawning over" the pop star and her NFL player boyfriend Travis Kelce during a dinner at the Bird Streets Club in LA, a source tells Page Six. According to the insider, Iger leaped from his seat the moment Taylor walked in.

Who would've thought Barcelona would dominate with a 3-0 win after the first 30 minutes? Atleti came out strong, attacking from the get-go, while Xavi's squad struggled to find their rhythm up front.

The Ducks' journey in Las Vegas this week was a rollercoaster of emotions, culminating in a triumphant victory that secured their spot in the NCAA Tournament. Their 3-0 sweep through the Pac-12 Tournament was a remarkable feat, showcasing their resilience and determination.

A volcano in southern Iceland suddenly erupted on Saturday night, catching everyone off guard. This is the latest in a series of eruptions in the area, causing concern for local infrastructure and prompting authorities to declare a state of emergency.

Check out Bruno Mars! He's been rocking his residency at Park MGM in Las Vegas for nine years now, and he's not slowing down. In fact, he just added 12 more shows for 2024! But here's the juicy part: rumor has it, he's also been racking up quite the gambling debt at the casino.

St. Patrick's Day celebrations in the USA were in full swing with parades and festivities across the country. One of the highlights was the Savannah, Georgia parade, celebrating its bicentennial, tracing back to 1824 when a few Irish immigrants started the tradition. Today, it's one of the South's biggest events, with almost 18,000 hotel rooms booked in the area for the weekend.

State capped off a miraculous ACC Tournament run by defeating Carolina, 84-76, marking a generational win for a program that has struggled for decades. The Wolfpack's victory was fueled by a two-man game, with DJ Horne scoring 29 points and DJ Burns adding 20, including Burns' unexpected three-pointer, his first of the season. State shot an impressive 54.9% for the game, making it difficult for the Tar Heels to keep up.

In the occupied territories of Ukraine, Ukrainians are being coerced to participate in the Russian presidential election by heavily armed, masked soldiers accompanying election officials. This violates international law, and Ukraine, along with 55 other nations, condemned Russia's actions at the United Nations.

The man accused of a triple homicide in Falls Township, Pennsylvania, has been captured, according to authorities. Andre Gordon was apprehended in Trenton, New Jersey, where he was initially thought to be barricaded inside a home. However, he managed to evade the perimeter and was later found walking on New York Avenue and taken into custody without incident.

Inter Miami took on D.C. United at Audi Field without their star player, Lionel Messi, who was resting a strained hamstring back in South Florida. Despite Messi's absence, the atmosphere outside the stadium was electrifying, with street vendors selling Messi shirts, scarves, and hats. Fans wearing pink Messi No. 10 jerseys and Argentina shirts cheered loudly as Miami secured a 3-1 victory.

The UNC basketball team has a strong historical record against nearby rival NC State, boasting a 166-80 series lead. They've dominated recently, winning 38 of their last 44 meetings and sweeping this season's two regular-season matchups.

Man, did you hear about that wild trade between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Chicago Bears? The Steelers just pulled off another steal, grabbing Justin Fields from the Bears for basically a bag of peanuts – a sixth-round pick in 2025! Crazy, right? And get this, it's not even two years since they traded Chase Claypool for a pick they used to snag Joey Porter Jr.

A 61-year-old Russian man was recently detained by Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) for allegedly planning a terrorist attack on behalf of Ukraine.

President Joe Biden and Trump have already amassed enough delegates in their party primaries to clinch the nominations, all but assuring a rematch and setting up one of the longest election campaigns in US history.

Fatah, led by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, fired back at Hamas and other factions on Friday, defending the appointment of Mohammed Mustafa as prime minister amidst ongoing conflict with Israel in Gaza, as per AFP reports.

The Kentucky Wildcats took a tough hit from the Texas A&M Aggies in the SEC Tournament, ending with a score of 97-87.

Whew, quite a wild ride with Thursday's severe weather hitting Ohio! At least eight tornadoes have been confirmed, causing havoc across the state. Sadly, three people lost their lives, and around 25 folks got injured.

Looks like the 30th edition of Bremerton's St. Patrick's Day parade is in for some luck with the weather! Saturday afternoon is expected to be sunny with temperatures on the rise.