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Israeli troops kill a Palestinian in a gunbattle outside a West Bank bakery

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:02:55 GMT

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli forces raided a home above a bakery in a militant stronghold in the occupied West Bank on Thursday, killing one man in a gunbattle in Jenin, a city that has seen some of the worst bloodshed in the current round of Israeli-Palestinian fighting.Violence has gripped the region since last spring, when Israel launched near-nightly raids in response to a spate of deadly Palestinian attacks. It’s become the fiercest fighting in the West Bank in some two decades, and along with increased violence by radical Jewish settlers and settlement expansion by Israel’s far-right government, has fueled tensions in the region.Early Thursday, Israeli troops surrounded a building containing a bakery and a home. In a statement, the Israeli military said special forces were arresting two militant suspects when they came under fire, shot back and entered the building.The Palestinian Health Ministry identified the man killed as Mustafa al-Kastouni, 32. It was not i...

Atlanta takes home win streak into matchup with Chicago

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:02:55 GMT

Chicago Sky (12-18, 3-12 Eastern Conference) at Atlanta Dream (15-16, 9-8 Eastern Conference)College Park, Georgia; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Atlanta hosts Chicago trying to extend its three-game home winning streak.The Dream are 9-8 against Eastern Conference opponents. Atlanta ranks fifth in the Eastern Conference in team defense, giving up 84.2 points while holding opponents to 42.4% shooting.The Sky’s record in Eastern Conference play is 3-12. Chicago ranks third in the WNBA averaging 8.0 made 3-pointers per game while shooting 36.9% from downtown. Marina Mabrey leads the team averaging 2.0 makes while shooting 36.9% from 3-point range.The teams play for the fourth time this season. The Dream won the last meeting 88-77 on July 10. Rhyne Howard scored 32 points to help lead the Dream to the victory.TOP PERFORMERS: Howard is scoring 17.5 points per game with 4.6 rebounds and 3.2 assists for the Dream. Allisha Gray is averaging 16.4 points over the past 10 games for A...

Connecticut hosts Dallas following Sabally’s 28-point game

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:02:55 GMT

Dallas Wings (16-14, 9-7 Western Conference) at Connecticut Sun (21-9, 11-3 Eastern Conference)Uncasville, Connecticut; Friday, 7 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Dallas plays the Connecticut Sun after Satou Sabally scored 28 points in the Wings’ 91-81 win over the Connecticut Sun.The Sun are 9-4 in home games. Connecticut leads the Eastern Conference with 12.4 fast break points.The Wings are 6-8 in road games. Dallas is the top team in the Western Conference with 41.3 points per game in the paint led by Natasha Howard averaging 9.8.The teams meet for the fourth time this season. The Wings won 91-81 in the last matchup on Aug. 13. Sabally led the Wings with 28 points, and Alyssa Thomas led the Sun with 26 points.TOP PERFORMERS: Thomas is scoring 15.3 points per game with 10.1 rebounds and 8.1 assists for the Sun. DeWanna Bonner is averaging 16.8 points and 5.7 rebounds over the last 10 games for Connecticut.Sabally is averaging 18.4 points, 8.7 rebounds, four assists and 1.7 steals for th...

Minnesota visits Seattle after Loyd’s 24-point performance

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:02:55 GMT

Minnesota Lynx (14-16, 8-7 Western Conference) at Seattle Storm (9-21, 6-8 Western Conference)Seattle; Friday, 10 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Seattle hosts the Minnesota Lynx after Jewell Loyd scored 24 points in the Seattle Storm’s 81-71 win over the Phoenix Mercury.The Storm are 6-8 against Western Conference opponents. Seattle ranks fifth in the WNBA with 26.5 defensive rebounds per game led by Ezi Magbegor averaging 6.5.The Lynx are 8-7 in Western Conference play. Minnesota has a 6-12 record against opponents above .500.The teams square off for the third time this season. In the last meeting on June 30 the Lynx won 99-97 led by 31 points from Napheesa Collier, while Loyd scored 41 points for the Storm.TOP PERFORMERS: Loyd is shooting 37.8% and averaging 24.1 points for the Storm. Magbegor is averaging 14.8 points over the last 10 games for Seattle.Kayla McBride is averaging 12.9 points for the Lynx. Collier is averaging 15.2 points over the last 10 games for Minnesota.LAST 10 GAM...

Washington faces Indiana following Sykes’ 30-point game

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:02:55 GMT

Washington Mystics (14-16, 7-9 Eastern Conference) at Indiana Fever (8-23, 4-12 Eastern Conference)Indianapolis; Friday, 7 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Washington takes on the Indiana Fever after Brittney Sykes scored 30 points in the Mystics’ 83-76 victory against the Chicago Sky.The Fever are 4-12 in Eastern Conference games. Indiana is ninth in the WNBA with 25.3 defensive rebounds per game led by NaLyssa Smith averaging 7.2.The Mystics are 7-9 in Eastern Conference play. Washington is fourth in the Eastern Conference scoring 80.8 points per game and is shooting 42.8%.The teams play for the fourth time this season. The Fever won the last matchup 82-76 on July 19. Kelsey Mitchell scored 18 points to help lead the Fever to the victory.TOP PERFORMERS: Aliyah Boston is averaging 14.8 points and 8.2 rebounds for the Fever. Mitchell is averaging 17.9 points over the last 10 games for Indiana.Sykes is averaging 15.1 points, 3.9 assists and 2.2 steals for the Mystics. Natasha Cloud is aver...

Revelan el verdadero aspecto de Ötzi, el Hombre de Hielo, por un nuevo análisis de ADN

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:02:55 GMT

(CNN) — Ötzi, el Hombre de Hielo, cuyos restos congelados fueron encontrados en un barranco en lo alto de los Alpes tiroleses por excursionistas en 1991, es quizás el cadáver más estudiado del mundo.El misterio sobre su muerte violenta, quién era y cómo terminó en un paso de montaña ha despertado una fascinación que va más allá del campo de la arqueología. Cada año, miles visitan su momia contenida en una celda fría especial en el Museo de Arqueología del Tirol del Sur en Bolzano, Italia.Un nuevo estudio de ADN antiguo extraído de la pelvis de Ötzi sugiere que todavía tiene algunos secretos que revelar. El análisis de su composición genética reveló que la momia de 5.300 años de antigüedad tenía piel oscura y ojos oscuros, y probablemente era calva. Esto contrasta con la reconstrucción de Ötzi que representa a un hombre de piel pálida con una abundante cabellera y barba.“Anteriormente se creía que su piel se había oscurecido durante el proceso de momificación”, dijo Albert Zink...

Catalan separatists reach deal to give socialists control of Spanish parliament

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:02:55 GMT

An election repeat in Spain appears less likely after a last-minute deal was reached Thursday regarding control of the Spanish parliament’s main administrative body.According to several Spanish media reports, the Catalan separatist Junts party has agreed to back Francina Armengol, the socialist candidate for the presidency of the parliament’s bureau, the powerful body that approves the creation of parliamentary groups, authorizes investigative commissions and ultimately determines which bills are taken up by MPs.The last-minute deal, which was announced just minutes before the parliament began the new legislative session, comes as a relief for socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who hopes to remain in power in the fractured political landscape created by last month’s inconclusive national elections.After the July 23 vote, Spain’s left-wing and right-wing political blocs each control 171 seats in the 350-seat chamber. The support of Junts’ MPs is key for t...

OBF: Elliott’s Building 19 turn just what Pats need

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:02:55 GMT

“Good Stuff Cheap.”That was the Building 19 motto.The discount retailer’s TV ads filled local airwaves for decades.Owner Jerry Ellis became infamous for his cheap stuff and tacky commercials.Building 19 is no longer with us, but the Patriots continue to scour the bargain bin for their skill positions.Drafting N’Keal Harry in the first round can wreck anyone’s long-term budget.The Patriots found Zeke Elliott in the Salvation Army kettle.Elliott, 28, began his end-zone-kettle celebrations back in 2016 as a rookie with the Cowboys. He has since used his post-TD revelry (fines and all) to raise money for the noteworthy charity.Things are dismal in Bill Belichick’s backfield this summer. To get Elliott, the Patriots tossed $1.55 million in base salary, up to $850,000 in roster bonuses, and a $600,000 signing bonus, into the metaphorical red kettle.Depending on how much cereal Zeke eats, he could earn up to $3 million more in incentives.All of that adds up to about 6 million in Patriots D...

Tee Thursday: Puerto Rico a golfer’s delight

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:02:55 GMT

We all have those special spots we remember forever: The field you scored the game-winning goal on. The tree you had your first kiss under. The location of your wedding, and the building that holds your first college dorm room. So many spots that tug at your heart.I have a new one: the spot I fell in love with golf. I remember it completely. I was on the green of a long par 4. Just beyond us, the Caribbean sea was sparkling. Above us, palm trees were waving in the perfect breeze. I’d just sunk a hero putt after a decent fairway performance and, as I heard that “plink!’ sound of my ball dropping into the hole, I thought: “I think I’m meant to be a golfer.”Puerto Rico was the spot, and forever, it will be special to me in my golf life.Be you a low handicapper, mid-level golfer or like me that day, a bit of a wanna-be, Puerto Rico (www.discoverpuertorico.com) and its golf scene is ripe for your own “aha moment,” and promises not just great days of golf and more, but rich memories like ...

Pakistan arrests 129 Muslims after mob attacks on churches and homes of minority Christians

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:02:55 GMT

JARANWALA, Pakistan (AP) — Police in eastern Pakistan arrested 129 Muslims overnight after a Muslim mob angered over an alleged desecration of the Quran attacked churches and homes of minority Christians, prompting authorities to summon soldiers to restore order, officials said Thursday.The Christians living in the city of Jaranwala in the Faisalabad district quickly moved to safer places as the mob rampaged Wednesday, and there were no casualties from what was one of the country’s most destructive attacks against Christians.They slowly returned home to see the destruction Thursday. At least one church was burned, four were damaged and two dozen homes were torched or badly damaged.“We were sitting at home when suddenly we heard that a mob is coming and it is burning homes and attacking churches,” Shazia Amjad said as she wept outside her torched home. She told The Associated Press that the mob burned household items and furniture and some of her possessions were stolen while s...