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WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s allies on Capitol Hill rallied around Pete Hegseth , Trump’s Pentagon pick, on Thursday even as new details surfaced about allegations that he had sexually assaulted a woman in 2017. The GOP embrace of Hegseth came as another controversial Trump nominee, Matt Gaetz, withdrew from consideration for attorney general. Gaetz said it was clear he had become a “distraction" amid pressure on the House to release an ethics report about allegations of his own sexual misconduct. An attorney for two women has said that his clients told House Ethics Committee investigators that Gaetz paid them for sex on multiple occasions beginning in 2017, when Gaetz was a Florida congressman. Fresh questions over the two nominees' pasts, and their treatment of women, arose with Republicans under pressure from Trump and his allies to quickly confirm his Cabinet. At the same time, his transition has so far balked at the vetting and background checks that have traditionally been required. While few Republican senators have publicly criticized any of Trump's nominees, it became clear after Gaetz's withdrawal that many had been harboring private concerns about him. Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin, who served with Gaetz in the House, said it was a “positive move.” Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker said it was a “positive development.” Maine Sen. Susan Collins said Gaetz “put country first and I am pleased with his decision.” After meeting with Hegseth, though, Republicans rallied around him. “I think he’s going to be in pretty good shape,” said Wicker, who is expected to chair the Senate Armed Services Committee in the next Congress. Republican senators' careful words, and their early reluctance to publicly question Trump's picks, illustrated not only their fear of retribution from the incoming president but also some of their hopes that the confirmation process can proceed normally, with proper vetting and background checks that could potentially disqualify problematic nominees earlier. Gaetz withdrew after meeting with senators on Wednesday. Sen. Thom Tillis said Gaetz was “in a pressure cooker” when he decided to withdraw, but suggested that it would have little bearing on Trump’s other nominees. “Transactions — one at a time,” he said. As the Hegseth nomination proceeds, Republicans also appear to be betting that they won't face much backlash for publicly setting aside the allegations of sexual misconduct — especially after Trump won election after being found liable for sexual abuse last year. Hegseth held a round of private meetings alongside incoming Vice President JD Vance on Thursday in an attempt to shore up support and told reporters afterward: “The matter was fully investigated and I was completely cleared, and that’s where I’m gonna leave it.” A 22-page police report report made public late Wednesday offered the first detailed account of the allegations against him. A woman told police that she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Hegseth after he took her phone, blocked the door to a California hotel room and refused to let her leave. The report cited police interviews with the alleged victim, a nurse who treated her, a hotel staffer, another woman at the event and Hegseth. Hegseth’s lawyer, Timothy Palatore, said the incident was “fully investigated and police found the allegations to be false.” Hegseth paid the woman in 2023 as part of a confidential settlement to head off the threat of what he described as a baseless lawsuit, Palatore has said. Wicker played down the allegations against Hegseth, a former Fox News host, saying that “since no charges were brought from the authorities, we only have press reports.” Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., said after his meeting with Hegseth that he "shared with him the fact that I was saddened by the attacks that are coming his way.” Hagerty dismissed the allegations as “a he-said, she-said thing” and called it a “shame” that they were being raised at all. The senator said attention should instead be focused on the Defense Department that Hegseth would head. It's one of the most complex parts of the federal government with more than 3 million employees, including military service members and civilians. Sexual assault has been a persistent problem in the military, though Pentagon officials have been cautiously optimistic they are seeing a decline in reported sexual assaults among active-duty service members and the military academies. Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso, who will be the No. 2 Republican in the Senate next year, said after his meeting with Hegseth that the nominee is a strong candidate who “pledged that the Pentagon will focus on strength and hard power – not the current administration’s woke political agenda.” Senate Republicans are under pressure to hold hearings once they take office in January and confirm nominees as soon as Trump is inaugurated, despite questions about whether Trump’s choices will be properly screened or if some, like Hegseth, have enough experience for the job. Senate Armed Services Chairman Jack Reed, who will be the top Democrat on the panel next year, said the reports on Hegseth “emphasized the need for a thorough investigation by the FBI on the background of all the nominees.” It takes a simple majority to approve Cabinet nominations, meaning that if Democrats all opposed a nominee, four Republican senators would also have to defect for any Trump choice to be defeated. Trump has made clear he’s willing to put maximum pressure on Senate Republicans to give him the nominees he wants – even suggesting at one point that they allow him to just appoint his nominees with no Senate votes. But senators insist, for now, that they are not giving up their constitutional power to have a say. “The president has the right to make the nominations that he sees fit, but the Senate also has a responsibility for advice and consent,” said Republican Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota. In the case of Gaetz, he said, “I think there was advice offered rather than consent.” Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Get local news delivered to your inbox!magical sea names



INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Lamar Jackson threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score, Derrick Henry rushed for 140 yards, and Baltimore coach John Harbaugh improved to 3-0 against his brother as the Ravens beat Jim Harbaugh's Los Angeles Chargers 30-23 on Monday night. It was the first matchup between the Harbaughs since Super Bowl 47 in February 2023, when John's Ravens beat Jim's San Francisco 49ers. Jim Harbaugh returned to the NFL this year after nine seasons at Michigan, where he won a national title. The brothers shared a quick hug and handshake at midfield after the game. Justice Hill ran for a 51-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter to put it out reach for the Ravens (8-4), who have won three of four. Justin Herbert completed 21 of 36 for 218 yards ran for a 5-yard touchdown on a scramble up the middle on the Chargers' opening drive. The Chargers went 54 minutes between touchdowns. Gus Edwards went 1 yard off left guard to get them within 30-23 with 45 seconds remaining. Baltimore's Isaiah Likely recovered the ensuing onside kick. Cameron Dicker had three field goals as the Chargers (7-4) had their four-game winning streak snapped. Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) is tackled by Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Tarheeb Still (29) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. Credit: AP/Eric Thayer The Chargers had to rely more on Herbert and the passing game after running back J.K. Dobbins suffered a knee injury in the second quarter. Meanwhile, the Ravens finished with 212 yards rushing and outgained the Chargers 389 yards to 285. Henry didn’t score a touchdown for the first time this season but had a productive night with 24 carries. The Ravens trailed 10-0 but scored on five straight drives to take control. They also converted three fourth downs, including a 2-yard gain by Mark Andrews on a direct snap late in the second quarter on fourth-and-1 at their own 16 on what ended up being the go-ahead drive. Jackson, who leads the league in total yards, completed 16 of 22 passes for 177 yards. He also had 17 rushing yards, including a 10-yard keeper off right end early in the second quarter to get the Ravens within 10-7. Five plays after Andrews' fourth-down conversion, Jackson threw a deep ball to Rashod Bateman, who made a contested catch in the end zone for a 40-yard touchdown, giving the Ravens a 14-10 advantage. Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (7) reaches for a first down as Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Tarheeb Still (29) defends during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. Credit: AP/Ryan Sun Baltimore extended its lead to 23-16 when Andrews caught a 6-yard pass in the back of the end zone. The Ravens' 2-point conversion attempt was no good. Hill put Baltimore up by two scores midway through the fourth quarter with his run off right end on third-and-3. It was the third TD run of at least 51 yards at SoFi Stadium in a 24-hour period after Philadelphia's Saquon Barkley had scoring runs of 72 and 70 yards en route to a 255-yard rushing night against the Rams Sunday night. Injuries Ravens: LB Roquan Smith (hamstring), who leads Baltimore with 110 tackles, was inactive. Chargers: In addition to Dobbins, CB Eli Apple (hamstring) was injured in the first half and did not return. Up next Ravens: Host Philadelphia on Sunday. Chargers: At Atlanta on Sunday.

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(ECNS)--China and France are both ancient civilizations, so we must stay curious about each other's cultures while respecting our differences, said Jean-Pierre Raffarin, former prime minister of France and president of the Foundation Prospective and Innovation (FPI), during the 6th China-France Cultural Forum held from Nov. 12 to 14 in Deauville, France. Raffarin emphasized that while cultural divides between the two countries persist, the forum aims to bridge these gaps, fostering mutual understanding between the two peoples. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and France. As important representatives of Eastern and Western civilizations, both countries have a long history of mutual appreciation and admiration. The world is undergoing profound changes unseen in a century. Over the years, China and France have increased their interactions, exchange and communication in various fields, playing an exemplary role in conducting dialogue among different civilizations. From seeking common ground to mutual respect Exchanges and mutual learning between civilizations thrive on an open-minded approach that seeks common ground while respecting differences. During the opening ceremony, founder of Yishu 8 Christine Cayol shared her thoughts on the founding of the China-France Cultural Forum. She said the idea was transformed into reality thanks to the collective efforts of artists from both countries, who are dedicated to promoting exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations. So far, the forum has become a flagship event for cultural exchanges between China and France and has been incorporated into the high-level people-to-people exchange mechanism between the two countries. In 2009, Cayol founded Yishu 8, based in both Beijing and Paris, to foster cultural exchanges between French and Chinese artists. Philippe Augier, mayor of Deauville, noted that cultural openness fosters mutual understanding while cultural dialogue promotes people-to-people exchanges. Deauville, the host city for this year’s forum, is known for its rich history and unique geographic location. It has frequently hosted exhibitions showcasing Chinese art, enhancing cultural understanding between the two sides. Besides, Lu Shaye, China's ambassador to France, underscored the friendly relations between Deauville and China, which is a microcosm of Sino-French cultural exchanges. Inheritance and innovation go hand in hand The theme of this year’s forum is "Inheritance and Innovation of Civilizations: 60-year Cooperation and Development Between China and France". At the forum, participants emphasized the importance of art innovation and people-to-people exchanges. Ding Zhongli, president of the Western Returned Scholars Association (WRSA) and vice-chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, said that the theme of this year’s forum highlights the precious Sino-French friendship, which should be carried forward from generation to generation. “Today, we live in an internet age where many young people build their social circles online. They are impacted by emerging media,” said Mao Weitao, vice chairman of the China Theatre Association and chairman of Dramatist Association of Zhejiang Province. He noted that traditional drama and theatrical arts are gradually declining. However, he pointed out that today, some young people present tradition with a fresh perspective, which is gaining popularity. Culture serves as a bridge for mutual understanding, with ancient books and emerging technologies serving as windows to our understanding of each other, said Arnaud de Puyfontaine, chairman and CEO of Vivendi. The civilizations of China and France are vibrant and enduring, with cultural exchanges that never cease, he concluded.NASSAU, Bahamas — St. John’s played arguably its best 20 minutes of the season in the first half against No. 13 Baylor on Thursday night in the Baha Mar Hoops Championship semifinal. Another half and two overtimes later, the Red Storm were slapped with one of their most gut-wrenching losses in recent memory. “The only time it’s value is when you win,” coach Rick Pitino said. “When you lose, there’s no value to it.” After Zuby Ejiofor missed two free throws with four seconds left in the second overtime, Baylor’s Jeremy Roach sank a buzzer-beating three-pointer to hand St. John’s a 99-98 loss. “I just knew that if they’d miss the two free throws, I’d have a chance to redeem myself,” said Roach, a Duke transfer who missed the front end of a one-and-one that could have sealed the game in regulation. After watching the Red Storm blow an 18-point first-half lead, Pitino was miffed by the collapse but reserved his sharpest remarks for the officials. Before Ejiofor went to the line for the two free throws that could have sealed the win for St. John’s, Baylor coach Scott Drew initiated a replay review, saying a St. John’s player held a Baylor player. Pitino thought that stoppage iced Ejiofor and contributed to the two misses. He didn’t think Drew should have done it and didn’t think the officials should have bought it. “I don’t know what to say. The referees didn’t do a very good job tonight,’’ Pitino said. “Icing my free-throw shooter there at the end was totally unethical. You can’t do something like that. [The referee] said the coach said we held him, which we did not do, clear as day. It’s an unethical move. I don’t like it. But that’s not the reason we lost.” The Red Storm (4-1) hit 14 shots from three-point range in their bid to win a matchup of ranked teams for the first time since 2015. Instead, they will face Virginia — which lost to No. 11 Tennessee, 64-42, on Thursday night — in a consolation game Friday. The Red Storm, who stepped up a notch in competition during Sunday’s win over New Mexico, jumped another level Thursday night in the Caribbean, the team’s first appearance in the Bahamas since the 2021 Battle 4 Atlantis. Ejiofor had 22 points, 10 rebounds and five blocked shots. Aaron Scott added 20 points, including a key three-pointer in the second overtime. Scott sank five three-pointers, including three in the final 7:48 of regulation. What was anticipated to be St. John’s stiffest test thus far this season proved to be exactly that. The Bears (4-1) — who were led by Norchad Omier’s 24 points and 10 rebounds and Roach’s 20 points — took their first lead on a jumper by Jayden Nunn with 2:41 to play. Kadary Richmond’s jumper in the paint with seven seconds left tied the score at 77 and sent the game to overtime. Richmond hit a pair of free throws with 25 seconds left in the first extra period to send the game into a second overtime. He finished with 14 points and seven assists. St. John’s built a 44-30 halftime lead, thanks to disruptive and dominating defense and a three-point onslaught. Baylor got going in the second half, hitting 10 three-pointers after the break, including three by former Long Island Lutheran star Jalen Celestine. VJ Edgecombe, a two-time Newsday Player of the Year out of LuHi, had 10 points and four rebounds. “We broke down defensively in the second half,” Pitino said. “This is a team that had only taken 14 mid-range shots the whole year. It’s threes or the rim. And we gave up some three-point shots that nailed us in the end.”Conference title games a chance at a banner, bragging rights and, for some, a season-wrecking loss

Everything went right for the New York Rangers last season. They finished first in the Metropolitan Division, Eastern Conference, and the entire NHL. The only thing that would have made it better is if they had won the Stanley Cup for the first time since 1994. Fast forward to this season and the Blueshirts are a mixed bag. As of this writing (Sunday, November 24) , the Rangers are fourth in the Metropolitan Division , fifth in the Eastern Conference , and 10th in the league with a 12-6-1 record (25 points), which does not look or sound bad when looking at those metrics on the surface. That said, things are much different beneath the surface for the Rangers this season. Last season they looked like a Cup-contending team, but that has not been the case this season. One might go as far as to say that much like in the last 30 seasons, the Rangers will not win the Cup this season. If you have been watching the Rangers this season, it is easy to see why this could be the case. For starters, the Rangers are not a very good defensive hockey club. They are currently (as of Sunday, November 24) , 29th in the league in shots allowed per game as they give up close to 33 shots (32.6) per game. In 14 games, Rangers starting goaltender Igor Shesterkin has stopped 405 of the 443 shots he has faced (.914 save percentage). The team’s backup goaltender, Jonathan Quick, has stopped 165 of the 175 shots he has faced (.943 save percentage). Based on the numbers above, it is clear that the Rangers are taking advantage of the two solid goaltenders they have. Night in and night out, the Rangers are leaving their goaltenders out to dry. Speaking of the team’s goaltending, Shesterkin, 28, has struggled since looking like the league’s best goaltender early on in the season. Here is what he has done in his last five starts: November 7 vs. the Buffalo Sabres: Allowed five goals on 12 shots in a loss. November 12 vs. the Winnipeg Jets: Allowed five goals on 32 shots in a loss. November 14 vs. the San Jose Sharks: Stopped 25 of 27 shots in a win. November 19 vs. the Vancouver Canucks: Stopped 21 of 24 shots in a win. November 21 vs. the Calgary Flames: Stopped 46 of 49 shots in a loss. While Shesterkin has an 8-5-0-1 record with a 2.82 goals-against average, a .914 save percentage, and one shutout, there is no doubt that he is going to need to be better and more consistent. Shesterkin is known as a slow starter, but with the way the team has played so far this season, they are going to need him to find and keep his form sooner rather than later this year. Speaking of keeping the puck out of the net and not helping their goaltenders, the team has several defensemen who have not played well this season. K’Andre Miller and Jacob Trouba continue to look lost on the ice while it appears that Ryan Lindgren has lost a step and has not looked anywhere near like the defenseman he was the previous few seasons. Secondly, this team is struggling to beat playoff hockey teams. Of the 12 games that the Rangers have won so far this season, only one has come against a team that currently holds a playoff spot (Toronto Maple Leafs). The Rangers have taken advantage of the easy schedule they were given to start the season. They have picked up victories against the Detroit Red Wings (three), Anaheim Ducks (one), Pittsburgh Penguins (one), Seattle Kraken (one), Sharks (one), Canucks (one), New York Islanders (one), Ottawa Senators (one), and Montreal Canadiens (one). The team looked terrible when they played current playoff hockey clubs such as the Florida Panthers, Washington Capitals, Flames, and the Jets. Yes, there were times in those games when the Rangers looked like they could win, but for the most part, they were outplayed. Lastly, the team has looked very disconnected on the ice this season. Team head coach Peter Laviolette has had to shuffle the lineup a few times already this season, they are not playing well in their own zone, they are not being as aggressive as they were last season on offense, and there seems to be a lot of passengers this season. On a nightly basis, the Rangers can count on the likes of Artemi Panarin, Vincent Trocheck, Alexis Lafreniere, Will Cuylle, Filip Chytil, and even Kaapo Kakko to work hard every single night to generate offense. These players work hard every night and do everything they can to drive the team. The same cannot be said of the other players on this team. More often than not, players like Chris Kreider, Mika Zibanejad, and Reilly Smith are far too inconsistent. There is a lot of hockey left to be played this season, which means that the Blueshirts can right the ship and return to being one of the most consistent teams in the league. Until they do that, however, it could end up leading to a losing result come April. This article first appeared on Inside The Rink and was syndicated with permission.YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — On a damp Wednesday night with temperatures dipping into the 30s, fans in sparsely filled stands bundled up to watch Buffalo beat Eastern Michigan 37-30 on gray turf. The lopsided game was not particularly notable, but it was played on one of the nights the Mid-American Conference has made its own: A weeknight. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.

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Kobe Sanders tied a season high with 27 points as Nevada claimed fifth place in the Charleston Classic with a 90-78 victory over Oklahoma State Sunday afternoon in South Carolina. Sanders helped the Wolfpack (6-1) earn a second win following one-possession games against Vanderbilt and VCU. After hitting the decisive 3-pointer with five seconds left in Friday's 64-61 win over VCU, Sanders made 7 of 10 shots, hit three 3s and sank 10 of 13 free throws Sunday. Nick Davidson added 223 points as Nevada led by as many as 19 and shot 58.9 percent. Brandon Love contributed 11 on 5-of-5 shooting as the Wolfpack scored 46 points in the paint and scored at least 85 for the fourth time this season. Marchelus Avery led the Cowboys (4-2) with 15 points and Arturo Dean added 13. Robert Jennings and Abou Ousmane added 11 apiece but leading scorer Bryce Thompson was held to seven points on 1-of-9 shooting as Oklahoma State shot 42 percent and 73.2 percent (30-of-41) at the line. After Avery's 3 forged a 12-12 tie with 13:41 remaining, Nevada gradually gained separation. The Wolfpack took a 24-15 lead on Chuck Bailey's jumper in the paint with 8:28 left but the Cowboys inched back, getting within 33-31 on a dunk by Avery with 4:11 left. Another Bailey jumper staked Nevada to a 40-33 lead by halftime. Nevada began pulling away early in the second half as it scored eight in a row for a 52-40 lead on a basket by Love with 16:44 left. A 3 by Sanders opened a 62-43 lead with 14:06 remaining before Oklahoma State charged back. After Nevada made eight straight shots, the Cowboys countered with 11 straight points and trailed 62-54 with 11:19 left on a 3-pointer by Avery. Thompson made his first basket by sinking a jumper with 10:37 left to get Oklahoma State within 64-56 left, and Keller's triple cut the margin to 70-64 nearly three minutes later. The Cowboys were within 78-72 on a basket by Avery with 3:56 remaining, but he fouled out about a minute later and the Wolfpack outscored Oklahoma State 12-6 the rest of the way as Sanders sank five free throws. --Field Level MediaThe New York Jets are turning to one of their former general managers to help them find their next GM and head coach. The franchise announced Monday that The 33rd Team, a football media, analytics and consulting group founded by former Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum, will assist team owner Woody Johnson in the searches. Tannenbaum and Rick Spielman, former GM of the Miami Dolphins and Minnesota Vikings, will be The 33rd Team's primary representatives in helping find replacements for former coach Robert Saleh and GM Joe Douglas. The 33rd Team was founded in 2019 by Tannenbaum as a media and technology company. In their announcement, the Jets said The 33rd Team will help identify and vet GM and coach candidates and coordinate interviews. Douglas was fired last Tuesday , the latest shakeup for a franchise that had Super Bowl aspirations with a healthy Aaron Rodgers at quarterback but has limped to a 3-8 start and appears likely to miss the playoffs for a 14th consecutive year. Phil Savage, a senior football adviser with the Jets since 2019, will serve as the interim general manager for the rest of the season. The firing of Douglas came exactly six weeks after Johnson fired Saleh as coach on Oct. 8 after the Jets were 2-3 to open the season. New York has since gone 1-5 under defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, who was tabbed as the interim coach. The Jets are coming off their bye-week break and will host the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. The franchise has plenty of questions to answer over the next several months, including decisions on their next general manager and coach — and the future of Rodgers. The four-time NFL MVP turns 41 next week, has dealt with leg issues all season and is off to the worst statistical start of his career. Tannenbaum and Spielman will help the Jets find the people to help Johnson and brother Christopher make those key decisions. Johnson took a similar approach in 2015, the last time the Jets hired a general manager and coach in the offseason. Former NFL GMs Charley Casserly and Ron Wolf worked as consultants for the team, which hired Mike Maccagnan as GM and Todd Bowles as coach. Tannenbaum, currently an analyst for ESPN, has first-hand familiarity with Johnson and the franchise. He worked in the Jets' front office for nine years before being promoted to general manager and serving in that role from 2006 to 2012. Tannenbaum helped build the 2009 and 2010 Jets teams that went to the AFC championship game in consecutive seasons under coach Rex Ryan. Ryan, who last coached the Jets in 2014 and also is currently an analyst for ESPN, recently has been lobbying on air for a return to New York's sideline. Tannenbaum also was Miami’s executive vice president of football operations from 2015 to 2018. Spielman served as the Vikings’ general manager from 2012 to 2021 after working as the team’s vice president of player personnel for six years. He was also the Dolphins’ GM in 2004 and served as an adviser last year for the Washington Commanders in their GM and coaching searches. This story has been corrected to show that Spielman was formerly GM of the Minnesota Vikings instead of the Detroit Lions. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL


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