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TheRepublic.com 

Fisher-Davis scores 19, Vanderbilt tops No. 19 Florida 68-66

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Matthew Fisher-Davis’ best game in weeks helped Vanderbilt and first-year coach Bryce Drew notch their biggest victory of the season. Fisher-Davis scored 19 points, Nolan Cressler came up huge in the final minute and the Commodores upset No. 19 Florida 68-66 on Saturday. Vandy snapped a four-game losing streak and won consecutive

TheRepublic.com 

Bautista says he took less money but is happy in Toronto

TORONTO — Jose Bautista said Saturday he took less money to re-sign with the Toronto Blue Jays but is happy even though he didn’t get a long-term contract. The free agent slugger agreed to an $18.5 million, one-year contract Tuesday that includes mutual options for more years. The 36-year-old Bautista said he wanted to stay

CNN Money 

Twitter fixes botched @POTUS account transfer

CEO Jack Dorsey apologized Saturday for inadvertently signing up about 560,000 users to follow accounts controlled by the Trump administration, including President Donald Trump's @POTUS Twitter handle.

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

Protesters sabotage government bid to hold rekla race

The rekla race that was to be held in all grandeur at Coimbatore District Small Industries Association (CODISSIA) ground on Sunday was sabotaged by protesters, who have been camping at VOC Park for the past six days.

«TDN» (tdn.com) 

Kosovo Albanians call for ex-premier's release in France

PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Thousands of people protested Saturday in the Kosovo capital of Pristina to urge France to release their former prime minister who was detained there on a Serbian arrest warrant.

TheRepublic.com 

Sanders hits game-winner for Rutgers’ 1st Big Ten win

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Rutgers finally put together a 40-minute game in conference play and coach Steve Pikiell earned his first Big Ten win with a 65-64 nail-biting victory over Nebraska on Saturday. Corey Sanders scored a season-high 25 points, including the game-winner with one second left. Sanders stole a ball that bounced off Nebraska’s Tai

BusinessInsider.com 

Local lawyers are offering free legal services to Trump inaugural protesters

Shannon Stapleton/Reuters

In anticipation of wide-spread disturbances, several legal assistance organizations have announced they will provide free legal services to demonstrators arrested at President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.

Friday’s inauguration is expected to generate significant protest activity, culminating in the Women’s March on the national mall Saturday, which could draw upwards of 200,000 participants. Outgoing Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson says they are aware of 63 actions planned for Friday... Читать дальше...

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

George H.W. Bush, wife Barbara, recovering from illnesses

HOUSTON (AP) — Former President George H.W. Bush and his wife, Barbara, continued to improve Saturday as they recover from illnesses at Houston Methodist Hospital, a family spokesman said. "President Bush is breathing well without any mechanical assistance, his spirits are high, and he is looking forward to getting back to a regular schedule," spokesman Jim McGrath said.

TheRepublic.com 

Hart scores 25, No. 1 Villanova beats Providence 78-68

PHILADELPHIA — Josh Hart saw an opportunity to drive with the ball and kept attacking the basket instead of shooting jumpers. Hart scored 25 points, Kris Jenkins had 19 and No. 1 Villanova beat Providence 78-68 on Saturday. The defending national champion Wildcats (19-1, 7-1 Big East) have won five straight since their only loss

Los Angeles Times (latimes.com) 

Houston mayor: 'In this city, we are going to love one another'

Women's marches live updates: Huge crowd marching in Los Angeles while massive Washington march continues Jan. 21, 2017, 11:56 a.m. A day after the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump, hundreds of thousands nationwide and around the world are marching in support of women's rights. • Huge...

Sputnik International 

De Mistura Arrives in Astana for Intra-Syrian Talks

UN's Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura has arrived in Astana to participate in intra-Syrian talks, Kazakhstan's Foreign Ministry spokesman Anuar Jainakov said Saturday.