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Colombia arrests alleged 'invisible' cocaine trafficker wanted in the UK
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia arrested a suspected British drug trafficker they described as “invisible” due to his low-key lifestyle that allowed him to remain anonymous while operating as a cartel’s coordinator of cocaine trafficking from the South American country to the United...
Trump taps immigration hard-liner Kari Lake as head of Voice of America
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump said Wednesday that he's picking Kari Lake as director of Voice of America, installing a staunch loyalist who ran unsuccessfully for Arizona governor and a Senate seat to head the congressionally funded broadcaster that provides independent news...
Soros' Open Society Foundations say they remain focused on human rights
NEW YORK (AP) — Despite years of internal turmoil and changes, Open Society Foundations wants those in the human rights sector to know their movements will still receive support from the organization, its president Binaifer Nowrojee said Tuesday. The foundations, founded by...
Kenny Noland scores 17 to help Columbia beat Sarah Lawrence 92-46
NEW YORK (AP) — Kenny Noland had 17 points in Columbia's 92-46 victory over Sarah Lawrence on Monday night. Noland went 7 of 9 from the field (3 for 5 from 3-point range) for the Lions (10-1). Josiah Cunningham scored 12 points and had three steals. Blair Thompson went 4 of 7 from...
Columbia defeats Merchant Marine 98-49
NEW YORK (AP) — Gerard O'Keefe's 25 points helped Columbia defeat Merchant Marine 98-49 on Saturday. O'Keefe added five rebounds for the Lions (9-1). Blair Thompson scored 11 points while going 5 of 9 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and added six rebounds. Josiah Cunningham had nine...
A motorcycle loaded with explosives detonated in Colombia killing 1 and injuring 14
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A motorcycle loaded with explosives detonated at a police checkpoint in southwestern Colombia on Saturday, killing the driver and injuring 14 others, authorities said. Officers had been conducting inspections in the community of Las Penas in the Jamundi...
Richmond visits Columbia after Weiss' 24-point game
Richmond Spiders (8-1) at Columbia Lions (7-3) New York; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Columbia hosts Richmond after Riley Weiss scored 24 points in Columbia's 81-79 victory against the San Francisco Dons. The Lions have gone 4-0 at home. Columbia...
Mexico study's surprising finding: Killer heat hit harder for the young than the elderly
A surprising study of temperature-related deaths in Mexico upends conventional thinking about what age group is hit hardest by heat. Researchers found at higher temperatures and humidity, the heat kills far more young people under 35 than those older than 50. For decades, health and...
Legendary Medellin cartel drug lord released from US prison after serving 25 years
MIAMI (AP) — One of Colombia's legendary drug lords and a key operator of the Medellin cocaine cartel has been released from a U.S. prison and is expected to be deported back home. Records from the U.S. Bureau of Prisons show Fabio Ochoa Vásquez was released Tuesday after...
Columbia plays Albany (NY) on 8-game win streak
Columbia Lions (8-0) at Albany (NY) Great Danes (5-3) Albany, New York; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lions -5.5; over/under is 155.5 BOTTOM LINE: Columbia will look to keep its eight-game win streak intact when the Lions take on...
