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10 notable books of 2024, from Sarah J. Maas to Melania Trump

Dec. 10, 2024 09:33 AM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Even through a year of nonstop news about elections, climate change, protests and the price of eggs, there was still time to read books. U.S. sales held steady according to Circana, which tracks around 85% of the print market, with many choosing the relief of...

Arkansas Razorbacks and the No. 14 Michigan Wolverines play in New York City, New York

Dec. 10, 2024 03:57 AM EST

Michigan Wolverines (8-1, 2-0 Big Ten) vs. Arkansas Razorbacks (7-2) New York; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wolverines -3.5; over/under is 145.5 BOTTOM LINE: Arkansas faces No. 14 Michigan in New York City, New York. The...

Arkansas Razorbacks and the Michigan Wolverines play in New York City, New York

Dec. 09, 2024 03:46 AM EST

Michigan Wolverines (8-1, 2-0 Big Ten) vs. Arkansas Razorbacks (7-2) New York; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Arkansas squares off against Michigan in New York City, New York. The Razorbacks are 7-2 in non-conference play. Arkansas scores 79.4 points...

Member of Little Rock Nine christens nuclear submarine named for Arkansas

Dec. 08, 2024 04:00 AM EST

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — The nuclear submarine USS Arkansas was christened Saturday, almost a decade in the making since the U.S. Navy announced that a Virginia-class submarine would bear the state's name. Carlotta Walls LaNier, one the nine Black students who desegregated Little...

Arkansas takes on Southeast Missouri State after Higginbottom's 38-point performance

Dec. 08, 2024 03:57 AM EST

Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (1-5) at Arkansas Razorbacks (5-5) Fayetteville, Arkansas; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Arkansas hosts Southeast Missouri State after Izzy Higginbottom scored 38 points in Arkansas' 75-64 win over the Boston College Eagles. ...

Bolton scores 22, UAPB defeats Central Arkansas 84-78

Dec. 07, 2024 22:17 PM EST

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Quentin Bolton Jr.'s 22 points helped Arkansas-Pine Bluff defeat Central Arkansas 84-78 on Saturday night. Bolton went 8 of 12 from the field (6 for 9 from 3-point range) for the Golden Lions (2-8). Caleb Jones scored 20 points and added seven rebounds. The...

Clintons urge voters agitated by today's politics to remain involved in public service

Dec. 07, 2024 21:30 PM EST

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Voters dejected by the presidential election results need to find a way to give back and remain involved, Bill and Hillary Rodham Clinton said Saturday as they celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Clinton presidential library. The former president urged...

Adou Thiero leads second-half charge as Arkansas rallies to beat UTSA 75-60

Dec. 07, 2024 17:17 PM EST

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Adou Thiero totaled 26 points and 10 rebounds and Arkansas rallied for a 75-60 victory over UTSA on Saturday. Thiero matched his career high for the Razorbacks — set two games earlier in a loss to Illinois — by making 8 of 10 shots from the floor and...

Arkansas State's Butch Jones signs contract extension through 2029

Dec. 07, 2024 13:58 PM EST

JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas State coach Butch Jones, who has led the Red Wolves to their first winning season in five years, has signed a contract extension through 2029, the school announced. The Red Wolves' record has improved each of Jones' four seasons, and at 7-5 this year...

UAPB takes on Central Arkansas, seeks to end 7-game skid

Dec. 07, 2024 04:26 AM EST

Central Arkansas Bears (2-6) at Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions (1-8) Pine Bluff, Arkansas; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bears -6.5; over/under is 152.5 BOTTOM LINE: UAPB comes into the matchup with Central Arkansas as losers of seven in...