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Jesus is their savior, Trump is their candidate. Ex-president's backers say he shares faith, values

May. 18, 2024 17:46 PM EDT

As Donald Trump increasingly infuses his campaign with Christian trappings while coasting to a third Republican presidential nomination, his support is as strong as ever among evangelicals and other conservative Christians. “Trump supports Jesus, and without Jesus, America will...

Jesus is their savior, Trump is their candidate. Ex-president's backers say he shares faith, values

May. 18, 2024 10:06 AM EDT

As Donald Trump increasingly infuses his campaign with Christian trappings while coasting to a third Republican presidential nomination, his support is as strong as ever among evangelicals and other conservative Christians. “Trump supports Jesus, and without Jesus, America will...

UConn, Kentucky among those with big changes through transfers in college basketball's portal window

May. 01, 2024 17:22 PM EDT

A few days after winning a second consecutive national championship, UConn coach Dan Hurley posted a photo of himself on social media, lying on the floor and covering his eyes. The caption read “Day 1 in the portal ...” Several weeks later, Hurley has added several...

National 3-point shooting leader Koby Brea becomes the 5th transfer this week to land at Kentucky

May. 01, 2024 15:07 PM EDT

Koby Brea, who led the nation in 3-point shooting for Dayton, will play his final season at Kentucky. Brea announced his decision on social media Wednesday and is the fifth player this week and sixth overall to be signed out of the transfer portal by new coach Mark Pope. ...

What we know about the shooting of an Uber driver in Ohio and the scam surrounding it

Apr. 19, 2024 19:49 PM EDT

It was a common scam that ended with an uncommon outcome, tragically in an Ohio driveway. William J. Brock fatally shot an Uber driver because he wrongly assumed she was part of a scheme to extract $12,000 in supposed bond money for a relative, authorities said this week. Lo-Letha...

Police shoot Indiana man they say fired at officers

Apr. 04, 2024 11:21 AM EDT

CONNERSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Police shot and wounded an Indiana man they say fired at officers investigating a report of a domestic disturbance, state police said. The 42-year-old Connersville man was taken to Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, where his condition “is unknown at...

AP Was There: A 1974 tornado in Xenia, Ohio, kills 32 and levels half the city

Apr. 03, 2024 09:45 AM EDT

XENIA, Ohio (AP) — EDITOR'S NOTE — On April 3, 1974, a fierce tornado barreled through Xenia, Ohio, without warning, killing 32 people, injuring hundreds and leveling half the city of 25,000. Hundreds were left homeless. Nearby Wilberforce, home to Central State University, was also hit with...

REX: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Mar. 28, 2024 06:20 AM EDT

DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — REX American Resources Corp. (REX) on Thursday reported profit of $20.6 million in its fiscal fourth quarter. On a per-share basis, the Dayton, Ohio-based company said it had profit of $1.16. The ethanol producer posted...

Michigan State's Izzo goes for his 1st March Madness win against North Carolina in the West Region

Mar. 22, 2024 17:56 PM EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Tom Izzo has made Michigan State a perennial postseason force, turning 26 straight trips to the NCAA Tournament into multiple takedowns of higher-seeded foes, eight Final Fours and one national title. On Saturday, the Hall of Famer will try to do something...

Defense is set to take a major role in March Madness games in Charlotte

Mar. 20, 2024 18:30 PM EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Chris Jans knows what he wants to see when he turns on film of his Mississippi State team's defensive effort. Getting back quickly in transition. Defending ballhandlers without constant help. And a motor revving at go-go-go...