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Nichushkin, Georgiev lead Avalanche to 2-1 win over slumping Red Wings

DETROIT (AP) — Valeri Nichushkin scored his third goal in two games, Alexandar Georgiev made 28 saves and the Colorado Avalanche beat the slumping Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on Saturday night. Ca...

Wizards overcome career-high 56 by Jokic, snap 16-game skid with 122-113 win over the Nuggets

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jordan Poole scored 39 points, and the Washington Wizards overcame a career-high 56 by Nikola Jokic to beat the Denver Nuggets 122-113 on Saturday night and snap their 16-g...

Syrian insurgents say they have entered Damascus as residents of the capital report sounds of gunfire

BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian insurgents say they have entered Damascus as residents of the capital report sounds of gunfire. ...

Denver beats Portland State 68-67

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Isaiah Addo-Ankrah scored 21 points and Denver beat Portland State 68-67 on Saturday night. Addo-Ankrah shot 7 for 10 from beyond the arc for the Pioneers (5-6). Nichol...

Defending champion Marco Odermatt grabs first win of World Cup season, super-G at Beaver Creek

BEAVER CREEK, Colo. (AP) — Swiss star Marco Odermatt won his first World Cup race of the season on Saturday with a spectacular finish in the super-G at Beaver Creek. The three-time defending...

Search for UnitedHealthcare CEO's killer yields evidence, but few answers

NEW YORK (AP) — They have seen him smiling on a hostel security camera, but don’t know his name. They found the backpack he discarded while fleeing, but don’t know where he's gone. As the se...

Ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in 'The Wizard of Oz' and stolen from museum sell at auction for $28 million

DALLAS (AP) — Ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in 'The Wizard of Oz' and stolen from museum sell at auction for $28 million. ...

Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area

CORTEZ Now through Friday, Dec. 20 Ginger Bread House Raffle, Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. One free entry per household. Enter to win one-of-five gingerbread houses. Drawing held ...

Air Force secures 69-61 win against Stony Brook

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Wesley Celichowski's 22 points helped Air Force defeat Stony Brook 69-61 on Saturday. Celichowski shot 6 of 10 from the field, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and ...

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announces $1 billion more in longer-term US weapons support for Ukraine

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announces $1 billion more in longer-term US weapons support for Ukraine. ...

Syrian war monitor and pro-government media outlet say government forces have withdrawn from key central city of Homs

BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian war monitor and pro-government media outlet say government forces have withdrawn from key central city of Homs. ...

French President Emmanuel Macron expresses “gratitude” to those who saved, helped and rebuilt Notre Dame Cathedral

PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron expresses “gratitude” to those who saved, helped and rebuilt Notre Dame Cathedral. ...