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NATO head and Trump meet in Florida for talks on global security
BRUSSELS (AP) — U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and the head of NATO have met for talks on global security, the military alliance said Saturday. In a brief statement, NATO said Trump and its secretary general, Mark Rutte, met on Friday in Palm Beach, Florida. ...
Florida International Panthers and the CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners play in Fort Myers, Florida
CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners (3-2) vs. Florida International Panthers (1-4) Fort Myers, Florida; Saturday, 11 a.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Panthers -1.5; over/under is 144.5 BOTTOM LINE: Florida International takes on CSU Bakersfield at Alico Arena in...
Johnson leads FGCU against Northeastern after 25-point performance
Northeastern Huskies (4-1) at Florida Gulf Coast Eagles (1-4) Fort Myers, Florida; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: FGCU hosts Northeastern after Dallion Johnson scored 25 points in FGCU's 74-54 victory against the CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners. The...
Wright State takes on South Florida
South Florida Bulls (3-3) vs. Wright State Raiders (4-3) Conway, South Carolina; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: South Florida and Wright State square off in Conway, South Carolina. The Raiders have a 4-3 record in non-conference games. Wright State is...
What to know about Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Trump's pick for labor secretary
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Friday named Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer to lead the Department of Labor in his second administration, elevating a Republican congresswoman who has strong support from unions in her district but lost reelection in November. ...
Trump taps a Fox News personality, a surgeon and a former Congressman to lead public health agencies
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Friday nominated Dr. Marty Makary to lead the Food and Drug Administration, selecting a surgeon and author who gained national attention for opposing vaccine mandates and some other public health measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
Alijah Martin scores 32 points as Todd Golden, No. 21 Florida top SIU 93-68
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Alijah Martin had a season-high 32 points with nine rebounds, five assists and two steals, and No. 21 Florida beat Southern Illinois 93-68 on Friday night to extend its home winning streak to 12. Martin went 11 of 19, including 8 of 13 from 3-point range,...
Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far
President-elect Donald Trump is filling key posts in his second administration, and it's shaping up much differently than his first. He's prioritizing loyalists for top jobs. Trump was bruised and hampered by internal squabbles during his initial term in office. Now he appears...
Florida A&M defeats Trinity Baptist 110-68
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Shaqir O'Neal scored 26 points as Florida A&M beat Trinity Baptist 110-68 on Friday night. O'Neal added nine rebounds and four blocks for the Rattlers (1-4). Milton Matthews scored 21 points, shooting 7 for 11, including 5 for 9 from beyond the arc....
Jamir Watkins scores 19 and Florida State tops Temple 78-69 to begin Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Jamir Watkins scored 19 points, Malique Ewin set career highs with 15 points and nine rebounds and Florida State beat Temple 78-69 on Friday to begin the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off. Florida State (5-1) has a day off before facing UMass on Sunday....
