{"id":241142,"date":"2021-12-16T07:11:21","date_gmt":"2021-12-16T13:11:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=241142"},"modified":"2021-12-16T14:22:53","modified_gmt":"2021-12-16T20:22:53","slug":"wayne-byers-show-morning-dec-16-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=241142","title":{"rendered":"Wayne Byers Show – Morning – Dec. 16"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"CSi Weather…<\/p>\n

REST OF TODAY…Mostly sunny. Highs 10 to 15. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph.<\/p>\n

.TONIGHT…Increasing clouds. Lows near zero. West winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight.<\/p>\n

.FRIDAY…Cloudy. Slight chance of snow in the morning, then snow<\/p>\n

likely in the afternoon. Snow accumulation around 2 inches. Highs<\/p>\n

10 to 15. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 60 percent in the Jamestown area, 50 percent in the Valley City area.<\/p>\n

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of snow in the<\/p>\n

evening in the Jamestown area, 50 percent in the Valley City area. Lows around 5 below. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.<\/p>\n

.SATURDAY…Sunny. Highs 5 to 10 above. West winds 5 to 15 mph.<\/p>\n

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. Lows around 5 below.<\/p>\n

.SUNDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 20s.<\/p>\n

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows 5 to 10 above.<\/p>\n

.MONDAY…Partly sunny. Highs 15 to 20.<\/p>\n

.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows around 5 below.<\/p>\n

.TUESDAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs 10 to 15.<\/p>\n

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows near zero.<\/p>\n

.WEDNESDAY…Partly sunny. Highs 10 to 15.<\/p>\n

On the chances for snow, although how much snow still remains uncertain. Friday brings snow totals of 1 to 4 inches, with perhaps some locally higher amounts.<\/p>\n

Those traveling or with outdoor plans Friday through Friday night will want to keep an eye on the latest forecast and any potential winter weather advisories.<\/p>\n

Temperatures will remain cold on Friday, with highs similar to<\/p>\n

Thursday. Friday night into Saturday morning could see widespread<\/p>\n

lows below zero, and perhaps some dangerous wind chills.<\/p>\n

The state of Minnesota recorded its first ever tornado in the month of December, yesterday, causing damages.\u00a0 More information as the daylight occurs on Thursday.<\/p>\n

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) \u2014 Authorities say one person has died as a powerful storm system swept across the Great Plains and Midwest, bringing hurricane-force wind gusts and spawning reported tornadoes in Nebraska and Iowa. The Iowa State Patrol says a semitrailer was stuck by high winds and rolled onto its side in eastern Iowa on Wednesday evening, killing the driver. The National Weather Service says the storm was shifting north of the Great Lakes into Canada on Thursday, with high winds, snow, and hazardous conditions continuing in the upper Great Lakes region. There were more than 20 tornado reports Wednesday in the Plains states, scattered through eastern Nebraska and Iowa. More than 400,000 homes and businesses were without electricity Thursday morning in Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa and Kansas.<\/p>\n

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Valley City\u00a0 (CSi) The Valley City, Leevers South location will permanently\u00a0 close, on Thursday, December 23, 2021. \u00a0\u00a0 Leevers South Manager Ron Volk,says said the store closure stems from not being able to find enough employees.<\/p>\n

Volk thanks the community for their support.<\/p>\n

Leevers Director of operations\u00a0 Doug Highland says,\u00a0 he isn\u2019t aware of any future uses adding that no changes are planned for the Liquor Locker.<\/p>\n

Assistant manager at Leevers North Lisa Boppery says\u00a0 the employees of Leevers South will be welcomed to the staff at the north location.<\/p>\n

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The North Dakota Department of Health dashboard is updated daily by 11 am and includes cases reported through the previous day. The investigations are ongoing and information on the website is likely to change as cases are investigated. The information contained in this\u00a0dashboard is the most up to date and will be different than previous news releases. This dashboard supersedes information from\u00a0previous news releases or social media postings.<\/p>\n

Check out our other dashboards:<\/strong> The COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard<\/a>, NDUS Dashboard<\/a>.COVID- 19 stats:<\/p>\n

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COVID-19 Stats<\/p>\n

Wed. Dec. 15, 2021<\/p>\n

10:20 -a.m.<\/p>\n

Barnes<\/p>\n

New Positives: 8<\/p>\n

Total Positives: 2147<\/p>\n

Active: 30<\/p>\n

Recovered:\u00a0 2071<\/p>\n

Breakthrough Incidents Per 10K Fully Vaccinated Individuals: 365<\/p>\n

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Stutsman<\/p>\n

New Positives: 11<\/p>\n

Total Positives: 5050<\/p>\n

Active: 64<\/p>\n

Recovered: 4883<\/p>\n

Breakthrough Incidents Per 10K Fully Vaccinated Individuals: 425<\/p>\n

North Dakota Cases Reported Dec. 15, 2021<\/p>\n

NEW CASES 441<\/p>\n

ACTIVE CASES: 2,514<\/p>\n

DAILY POSITIVITY RATE: 6%<\/p>\n

14-DAY ROLLING POSITIVITY RATE: 6.5%<\/p>\n

TOTAL KNOWN CASES THROUGHOUT PANDEMIC: 168,253<\/p>\n

TOTAL RECOVERED THROUGHOUT PANDEMIC: 163,771<\/p>\n

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ACTIVE HOSPITALIZATIONS: 158<\/p>\n

DEATHS REPORTED WEDNESDAY: 6<\/p>\n

TOTAL DEATHS: 1,968<\/p>\n

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\"\"Jamestown\u00a0 (CVHD)\u00a0 Central Valley Health District reminds residents that COVID testing is\u00a0 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, at the Jamestown Civic Center, Exchequor Room, from 11-a.m. to 1-pm.<\/p>\n

Call CVHD at 701-252-8130 to register.<\/p>\n

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\"\"CVHD Regularly Scheduled\u00a0 Vax Clinics<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thursday, December 16, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n

Vaccine Available:<\/em><\/strong> Influenza, COVID \u2014 PFIZER, MODERNA, JOHNSON & JOHNSON<\/em><\/p>\n

Event Time:<\/em><\/strong> 1:00 \u2013 3:00pm<\/em><\/p>\n

Event Location:<\/em><\/strong> Central Valley Health District<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0CLICK HERE TO REGISTER\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Friday, December 17, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n

Vaccine Available:<\/em><\/strong> Influenza, COVID \u2014 PFIZER, MODERNA, JOHNSON & JOHNSON<\/em><\/p>\n

Event Time:<\/em><\/strong> 9:00 \u2013 11:30pm<\/em><\/p>\n

Event Location:<\/em><\/strong> Central Valley Health District<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0CLICK HERE TO REGISTER\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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\"\"Valley City\u00a0 (VCSU)\u00a0 Valley City State University (VCSU) will host their winter commencement at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, December 16, in Vangstad Auditorium.<\/p>\n

127 students will receive degrees. This includes the awarding of 99 bachelor\u2019s degrees and 28 master\u2019s degrees. Bachelor\u2019s degrees being awarded include 54 Bachelor of Science in Education, 36 Bachelor of Science, five Bachelor of Arts and four Bachelor of University Studies. 23 of the individuals receiving master\u2019s degrees will be awarded a Master of Education. Five will be awarded a Master of Arts in Teaching.<\/p>\n

VCSU President Dr. Alan LaFave says, \u201cWe are so pleased to have excellent students receiving their degrees, and we wish them the best as they head off to be a part of the workforce.\u00a0 These students have left their mark on our institution, and we will be proud to call them alumni.\u201d<\/p>\n

With this commencement, VCSU will have conferred 27,038 undergraduate degrees and 529 master\u2019s degrees.<\/p>\n

Attendance will be limited and face coverings are encouraged. Speakers include graduate Nick Lee, faculty member Rachelle Hunt, Dr. Alan D. LaFave and State Board of Higher Education member Jeffry Volk.<\/p>\n

The event will be live streamed on VCSU\u2019s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com\/vcsuvikings<\/p>\n

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\"\"Jamestown (CSi)\u00a0 Jamestown Parks and Recreation will be hosting an open house to honor Doug Hogan<\/a> and to thank him for his 37 years of service to the community.<\/p>\n

The open house will be held at the Bunker, 1520 3rd<\/sup> St SE, on Thursday, December 16,<\/strong> 2021 from 4:00pm-6:00pm. The community is invited to attend.<\/p>\n

Jamestown (Chamber) \u00a0 Members of the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Blueprint Creative Solutions. Joy Paczkowski started her graphic design and marketing business to cater to both businesses and individuals to help solve their creative problems! For more information call Joy at 701-320-4897.<\/p>\n

For more information about ribbon cuttings, contact Emily Bivens by emailing: director@jamestownchamber.com<\/a> or call the chamber at 701-252-4830.<\/p>\n

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\"\"BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) \u2014 The North Dakota Senate majority leader is following through on a decision he made three years ago to retire from the state Legislature after more than three decades of service. Republican Sen. Rich Wardner, of Dickinson, was first elected to the state House of Representatives in 1990. He moved over to the Senate in 1998 and was elected majority leader in 2011. The 79-year-old Wardner calls Wednesday’s official announcement is a \u201cbittersweet day\u201d but he is proud of the \u201cmany goals\u201d he has accomplished. U.S. Rep. Kelly Armstrong, a former state lawmaker, said Warner\u2019s \u201csteadfast leadership\u201d has made North Dakota a better place. Another longtime Republican lawmaker, Rep. George Keiser, of Bismarck, also announced Wednesday that he won\u2019t seek reelection next year.<\/p>\n

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In sports…<\/p>\n

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NFL-NEWS<\/p>\n

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) \u2014 Urban Meyer\u2019s tumultuous NFL tenure has ended after just 13 games \u2014 and two victories \u2014 when the Jacksonville Jaguars fired him early Thursday because of an accumulation of missteps.<\/p>\n

Owner Shad Khan made the move hours after ex-Jaguars player Josh Lambo told a Florida newspaper Meyer kicked him during practice in August. It was the latest embarrassment for the three-time national championship-winning college coach who failed miserably to make the transition to the NFL.<\/p>\n

Meyer joins Lou Holtz and Bobby Petrino as college coaches whose NFL careers flamed out in stunningly swift fashion.<\/p>\n

In other NFL news:<\/p>\n

\u2014 The Cleveland Browns\u2019 growing COVID-19 concerns now include quarterback Baker Mayfield and head coach Kevin Stefanski. Both have tested positive and will likely miss Saturday\u2019s game against the Raiders. Stefanski\u2019s positive test was announced Wednesday by the team, which then put Mayfield, safety John Johnson III, nickel back Troy Hill, defensive tackle Malik McDowell and defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo on the reserve\/COVID-19 list. Wide receiver Jarvis Landry was among eight players put on the list on Tuesday. As of now, the NFL said there are no discussions to move Saturday\u2019s game.<\/p>\n

\u2014 The league\u2019s chief medical officer says the new coronavirus variant has been found among the dramatic increase in COVID-19 cases within the league. Dr. Allen Sills said owners were told in meetings Wednesday that booster shots are the focus of efforts to minimize spread. Sills said the omicron variant is expected to become the dominant strain in the U.S.<\/p>\n

\u2014 The Chiefs have added linebacker Willie Gay Jr. to the COVID-19 list, one day before they play the Chargers. The Chiefs placed wide receiver Josh Gordon on the list Monday and defensive tackle Chris Jones on it Tuesday. There is an outside chance Gordon or Jones could play if they return two negative tests 24 hours apart.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Saints coach Sean Payton has missed the first practice of the week but the club says he tested negative for COVID-19. The Saints have not given many details on Payton\u2019s health other than to say he was \u201cunder the weather\u201d and working remotely as the club prepares to visit Tampa Bay on Sunday.<\/p>\n

\u2014 The Rams have 16 players on their reserve\/COVID-19 list after adding three more to the group Wednesday. Linebacker Justin Hollins and tight ends Johnny Mundt and Jared Pinkney were added one day after the Rams put nine players on the list following their 30-23 victory at Arizona on Monday night.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Baltimore coach John Harbaugh said Lamar Jackson would not practice Wednesday, although the star quarterback remains a possibility to play this weekend. Jackson left last weekend\u2019s loss at Cleveland with a sprained ankle. Harbaugh said Jackson is day to day.<\/p>\n

\u2014 The Titans designated outside linebacker Bud Dupree for return from injured reserve Wednesday. The move opens a 21-day window for the Titans to put Dupree back on their active roster.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Josh Allen was set to test his sprained left foot on a limited basis during a walk-through practice Wednesday, leaving the Bills quarterback\u2019s status uncertain for their game against the Panthers this weekend. Coach Sean McDermott said the team continues its day-to-day approach regarding Allen\u2019s health and that he is still experiencing soreness.<\/p>\n

\u2014 The 49ers have declined to activate edge rusher Dee Ford from injured reserve before a Wednesday deadline, sending him home to rest the lingering back injury that has limited him to seven games the past two seasons. Ford was one of the prized acquisitions for the 49ers when they traded a second-round pick to Kansas City to acquire the pass rusher in the 2019 offseason.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is likely to miss his third straight game because of a neck injury. Coach Joe Judge said Wednesday the third-year quarterback still has not been cleared for contact and Mike Glennon will start on Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold has returned to practice, although coach Matt Rhule (rool) said Monday that he plans to continue to play Cam Newton and P.J. Walker at quarterback against the Bills on Sunday. Darnold went on injured reserve Nov. 10 with a shoulder injury.<\/p>\n

\u2014 The NFL has earned higher scores for racial and gender hiring in an annual diversity report, though team-level grades continue to lag behind the league office. Wednesday\u2019s report card from The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport (TIDES) at Central Florida assigned an overall B grade for the league, with a B-plus for racial hiring and a C-plus for gender hiring.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Two members of Congress are asking the NFL to provide evidence of Washington Football Team owner Daniel Snyder\u2019s interference with an investigation into sexual harassment and other improper conduct at the club. The latest request follows a report posted on The Washington Post\u2019s website that said potential witnesses viewed actions by people working on Snyder\u2019s behalf as attempts to interfere with the NFL\u2019s investigation.<\/p>\n

\u2014 The Munich city council has given its backing to a bid to host regular-season NFL games at the home of soccer club Bayern Munich. Three German cities are vying to become the league\u2019s partner.<\/p>\n

NBA..<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u2014 The Timberwolves beat the Nuggets for the first time in their last 13 meetings as Anthony Edwards made 10 3-pointers and scored 38 points in Minnesota\u2019s 124-107 victory. Karl-Anthony Towns scored 32 points and D\u2019Angelo Russell added 16 for the Wolves, who shot 23 for 48 from beyond the arc. Denver\u2019s Nikola Jokic (nih-KOH\u2019-lah YOH\u2019-kihch) had 27 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists for his sixth triple-double of the season and the 63rd of his career.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Rookie Austin Reaves nailed a 3-pointer at the buzzer to send the Lakers past the Mavericks, 107-104 in overtime. Reaves\u2019 game-winner was his fifth from beyond the arc and the only bucket in OT scored by someone other than the team\u2019s Big Three. LeBron James scored 24 points, Russell Westbrook added 23 and Anthony Davis had 20 points and 12 rebounds for L.A.<\/p>\n

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\u2014 The Jazz are owners of an eight-game winning streak after Donovan Mitchell scored 19 of his 27 points in the second half of their 124-103 romp over the Clippers. Bojan (BOY\u2019-ahn) Bogdanovic made six 3-pointers, scored 20 points and helped the Jazz shoot 53%. Jordan Clarkson scored 21 in the victory, while Rudy Gobert (goh-BEHR\u2019) added 20 with 17 rebounds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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UNDATED (AP) \u2014 The Milwaukee Bucks were able to win on Wednesday without two of their top players.<\/p>\n

The Bucks leaned on Jrue Holiday and had a 21-0 fourth-quarter run to beat the Pacers, 114-99. Holiday had 26 points and 14 assists for Milwaukee, which was tied before opening the fourth quarter on a 25-5 run. Pat Connaughton and Jordan Nwora each scoring eight points during the run and finished with 20 points apiece.<\/p>\n

The Bucks were without Giannis Antetokounmpo (YAH\u2019-nihs an-teh-toh-KOON\u2019-poh) and Khris Middleton. Antetokounmpo was placed in COVID-19 protocol on Tuesday and Middleton was out with a hyperextended left knee.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Gabe Vincent scored 26 points and hit a key 3-pointer late in the fourth quarter of the Heat\u2019s 101-96 win over the 76ers. Duncan Robinson added 21 points and Kyle Lowry added 14 for the Heat, whose 10 available players included seven that were undrafted. Philadelphia center Joel Embiid (joh-EHL\u2019 ehm-BEED\u2019) had 17 points and 14 rebounds in his return after missing Monday\u2019s 126-91 loss at Memphis due to right rib soreness.<\/p>\n

\u2014 It\u2019s now a five-game winning streak for the Cavaliers after their 124-89 rout of the Rockets. Darius Garland dropped in 21 points and Isaac Okoro added 20 in Cleveland\u2019s largest margin of victory this season. Dean Wade scored 16 points for Cleveland, which led 84-39 midway through the third quarter and had 100 points entering the fourth.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Desmond Bane had 23 points and the Grizzlies stretched their winning streak to four games with a 113-103 verdict over the Trail Blazers. Dillon Brooks added 22 points. Steven Adams had 10 points and 14 rebounds to help Memphis win for the ninth time in 10 games. Norman Powell had 25 points in Portland\u2019s seventh straight loss.<\/p>\n

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\u2014 Gordon Hayward poured in a season-high 41 points and the Hornets never trailed in a 131-115 victory versus the Spurs. Hayward was 15 for 19 from the field and matched a season-high with five 3-pointers on six attempts. Cody Martin scored 21 points and Miles Bridges had 19 as Charlotte won for only the third time in its last nine games.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Devonte\u2019 Graham\u2019s 61-foot heave at the buzzer gave the Pelicans a 113-110 win over the Thunder. The bucket came after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hit an off-balance 30-footer to tie the score for Oklahoma City with 2.3 seconds remaining. Brandon Ingram scored 34 points and Jonas Valanciunas added 19 points and 16 rebounds for the Pelicans.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Trae Young played through a minor neck injury to score 28 points in the Hawks\u2019 first win in three games, 111-99 against the Magic. Young left for the locker room late in the third quarter after Cole Anthony hit him with a shoulder in the face on an offensive foul. John Collins had 21 points and 10 rebounds for Atlanta, which has won five straight on the road but owns a five-game skid at home.<\/p>\n

\u2014 De\u2019Aaron Fox scored 28 points and the short-handed Kings beat the Wizards, 119-105. Harrison Barnes delivered 15 of his 19 points in the final period, when he had a pair of three-point plays and a 3-pointer to help Sacramento end a three-game skid. Tristan Thompson and Buddy Hield (heeld) scored 15 points apiece as the Kings handed Washington its sixth loss in seven games.<\/p>\n

NBA-NEWS<\/p>\n

NBA, players\u2019 union may return to daily testing<\/p>\n

UNDATED (AP) \u2014 The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association are in the process of enhancing their health and safety protocols in response to rising coronavirus numbers around the league. That\u2019s according to a person familiar with the negotiations.<\/p>\n

The person told The Associated Press that among the biggest changes would be a plan to return to daily testing for players and coaches, at least in the short term.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball has cleared the NBA\u2019s health and safety protocols but was kept out of the lineup Wednesday against the Spurs. Its unclear if he will rejoin the team for its game Friday night in Portland. All five Charlotte players that were initially placed in the NBA\u2019s health and safety protocols earlier this month have now been cleared to return to action.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Former Celtics player and executive Danny Ainge (aynj) is the new CEO of the Jazz. Ainge has also been named an alternate governor for the Jazz on the NBA\u2019s Board of Governors. Ainge stepped down from the Celtics front office in June, just hours after they were eliminated from the postseason.<\/p>\n

MEN\u2019S BASKETBALL<\/p>\n

MADISON, Wisc. (AP) \u2014 Brad Davison scored 19 points before fouling out and Tyler Wahl scored 12 and Wisconsin needed a second-half run and then held on to beat Nicholls 71-68. Wisconsin used a 16-0 run and turned a 42-30 deficit with 18:40 left to a 51-46 lead nearly eight minutes later. Despite the run Wisconsin never pulled away. Ty Gordon missed a 3-pointer from the right baseline with three seconds to go with the Colonels down three. Manny Littles grabbed the offensive rebound and was fouled on the put-back attempt. He missed both free throws and Wisconsin secured the rebound for the win.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Jerome Hunter scored 15 points and Colby Jones had 14 as Xavier rolled past Morehead State, 86-63.<\/p>\n

UNDATED (AP) \u2014 Eighth-ranked Arizona remains perfect following an impressive performance on offense.<\/p>\n

The Wildcats moved to 10-0 by shooting 54% and scoring 32 points in the paint for a 101-76 win over Northern Colorado. Christian Koloko had 19 points and blocked four shots, while Kerr Kriisa also scored 19 points.<\/p>\n

Arizona is off to its best start since winning its first 12 in 2014-15.<\/p>\n

Also on the top-25 men\u2019s basketball schedule:<\/p>\n

\u2014 UCLA\u2019s game against Alabama State was called off because of COVID-19 protocols. Some players from both teams were on the court when they were informed. Earlier in the day, UCLA said coach Mick Cronin would miss the game because of COVID-19 protocols.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Tenth-ranked Southern California was a 66-61 winner over UC Irvine after trailing by 10 at one point. Chevez Goodwin scored 17 of his season-high 23 points in the second half and Isaiah Mobley chipped in 22 points and 12 rebounds for the 11-0 Trojans.<\/p>\n

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NHL..<\/p>\n

\u2014 Troy Terry scored his 18th goal and Derek Grant got one short-handed in the Ducks\u2019 fourth victory in five games, 4-1 against the Kraken. Trevor Zegras and Sam Carrick also scored for the Pacific Division-leading Ducks, who spoiled expansion Seattle\u2019s first appearance in Southern California with a one-sided win. Anthony Stolarz made 19 saves for Anaheim, which has scored 11 goals on the Kraken in two meetings this season.<\/p>\n

UNDATED (AP) \u2014 The Chicago Blackhawks have posted one of their best victories of the season.<\/p>\n

Caleb Jones scored his first goal of the season 81 seconds into overtime to complete the Hawks\u2019 wild 5-4 win over Washington. After Alex Ovechkin notched his NHL record-tying 274th career power-play goal, Alex DeBrincat, Kurashev and Entwistle scored in a 34-second span of the second period.<\/p>\n

The Caps picked up a point after Conor Sheary tied it with three seconds left in regulation.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere on NHL ice:<\/p>\n

\u2014 Kaapo Kakko (KAH\u2019-poh KA\u2019-koh) had two goals, including the game-winner with 2:18 left in the Rangers\u2019 3-2 verdict over the Coyotes. Mika Zibanejad (MEE\u2019-kah) zih-BAN\u2019-eh-jad) added a goal and an assist for the Rangers, who had dropped two straight and three of four. Chris Kreider tied a career high with three assists after entering the game with just four all season.<\/p>\n

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NHL-NEWS<\/p>\n

AP source: NHL reintroducing enhanced COVID-19 restrictions<\/p>\n

UNDATED (AP) \u2014 With the number of coronavirus cases and game postponements climbing, the NHL is reintroducing enhanced COVID-19 protocols that include daily testing and restrictions in a bid to limit a growing outbreak among players and staff. The enhanced protocols will be put into effect immediately and last through at least Jan. 7 according to a person with direct knowledge of discussions between the NHL and NHL Players\u2019 Association. Hours earlier Ontario health officials unveiled rules that will reduce capacity at the home arenas of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators and the NBA\u2019s Toronto Raptors to 50% starting Saturday.<\/p>\n

In all, more than 140 NHL players have been on the protocol list this season \u2014 including more than two dozen in the last two days. Boston and Nashville also put players and staff on the list Wednesday.<\/p>\n

The NHL also canceled a fourth Flames game, Saturday\u2019s home matchup against Columbus. Calgary currently has 16 players and coaches on the protocol list, including Johnny Gaudreau. The Hurricanes, Senators and Islanders have also had outbreaks that have forced game postponements, a total of 10 in all.<\/p>\n

In other NHL news:<\/p>\n

\u2014 The Blackhawks have settled a lawsuit by a former player who said he was sexually assaulted by an assistant coach during the team\u2019s 2010 Stanley Cup title run. After representatives for the Blackhawks and former first-round pick Kyle Beach met Wednesday with a mediator for the first time, they announced that the session had resulted in a confidential settlement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

In world and national news…<\/p>\n

BRUSSELS (AP) \u2014 European Union leaders are holding a summit focused on preventing a Russian military invasion of neighboring Ukraine. A Russian troop buildup on Ukraine\u2019s border took center stage at the summit of the EU\u2019s 27 leaders on Thursday after Ukraine\u2019s president pleaded for more sanctions to be imposed on Russia before any possible incursion instead of after. Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda said the EU should not underestimate the threat Russia\u2019s troop buildup poses, adding that he sees Moscow\u2019s actions as creating the worst security situation since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Meanwhile, Russia said it submitted draft documents to the United States outlining security arrangements that would preclude NATO\u2019s expansion to Ukraine.<\/p>\n

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Stocks have climbed in Europe and Asia, tracking Wall Street’s gains, after the Federal Reserve said it would accelerate its pullback of economic stimulus. Shares surged in Paris, Frankfurt, London and Tokyo. New York futures and oil prices also advanced. The Fed said it would likely raise interest rates three times next year to tackle rising inflation and will shrink its monthly bond purchases at twice the pace it previously announced, in line with ending them altogether in March. While the U.S. is hastening its efforts to counter inflation, analysts said central banks in Europe were not expected to follow suit.<\/p>\n

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WASHINGTON (AP) \u2014 President Joe Biden and Sen. Joe Manchin are said to be sharply divided over Democrats\u2019 huge social and environment bill, with the holdout senator pushing to erase the measure\u2019s improved child tax credit. That word comes from a person familiar with the talks who described them on condition of anonymity. Manchin says there are \u201ca lot of bad rumors\u201d about his position. The rocky status of the talks is among the indications that Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer faces a struggle just to begin debate on the massive measure before the holiday. Letting work on the legislation slip into next year would be an ominous sign about its prospects.<\/p>\n

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MANILA, Philippines (AP) \u2014 A powerful typhoon has slammed into the southeastern Philippines and toppled trees, blasted away tin roofs and knocked down power while blowing across island provinces where nearly 100,000 people have been evacuated. Coast guard personnel have been rescuing residents stranded by chest-deep waters in a southern province, where pounding rains swamped villages in brownish water. In Cagayan de Oro city, footage shows two rescuers struggling to keep a month-old baby inside a laundry basin above the waters and shielded from the wind and rain with an umbrella. Forecasters say Typhoon Rai further strengthened with sustained winds of 121 miles per hour and stronger gusts as it blew from the Pacific Ocean into the Siargao Islands. There are no immediate reports of deaths.<\/p>\n

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BRUSSELS (AP) \u2014 A summit of European Union leaders is trying to coordinate action to tackle the surge of coronavirus infections across the continent and the emergence of the new omicron variant while keeping borders open. The bloc\u2019s leaders want to avoid a confusing mixture of rules with the festive season looming. And they want to ensure all 27 member states are on the same page and that the COVID-19 certificates continues to guarantee unrestricted travel. But alarming rises in infections have prompted many European governments to implement public health measures and new restrictions in recent weeks. The EU summit on Thursday is taking place in Brussels.<\/p>\n

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PARIS (AP) \u2014 France will restrict arrivals from Britain because of fast-spreading cases of the omicron virus variant. The government spokesman said Thursday that France will impose limits on reasons for traveling and a new requirement of a 48-hour isolation upon arrival. The new measures will take effect first thing Saturday. The government is holding a special virus security meeting Friday that will address growing pressure on hospitals in France from rising infections in recent weeks. Delta remains the dominant variant in France. But omicron is spreading so fast in Britain that it is raising concerns across the Channel. The U.K. recorded the highest number of confirmed new COVID-19 infections Wednesday since the pandemic began.<\/p>\n

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