just now (302+ words) The Transportation Department wants to make it harder for immigrants to get commercial driver's licenses after a deadly crash involving a trucker from India. Critics say it's an immigration crackdown. Transportation Department wants tougher rules for commercial driver's licenses The Transportation Department wants to make it harder for immigrants to get commercial driver's licenses after a deadly crash involving a trucker from India. Critics say it's an immigration crackdown. - Morning news brief Steve Inskeep Judge tosses cases against Comey and James, Russia launches strikes on Ukraine's capital as peace talks continue, Trump's moves against Maduro deepen as drug fight appears aimed at ousting regime. - In new book, Rep. Jim Clyburn honors the Black politicians who paved the way for him Michel Martin NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., about his new book, "The First Eight," which tells…...

1+ min ago (320+ words) Al Majid team for bodybuilding concluded its sporting season with remarkable success, after its Emirati athletes delivered standout performances in both local and international competitions throughout the year. Mohammed Abdulaziz Al Majid, the team's president and patron, affirmed that Al Majid team entered the season with a clear ambition to achieve top results and proudly represent the UAE in various global arenas. He said: "We succeeded in adding new achievements to both the team's and the country's record, including winning five gold medals, one silver medal, and securing two professional cards at the Marco Pro International Championship in Morocco." The season also witnessed the team's runner-up finish through promising Emirati athlete Hamad Al Falasi at the international Dubai Pro Championship, continuing his impressive trajectory from last season when he achieved a series of notable results. The team additionally took part…...

1+ min ago (196+ words) The Bradley Braves play the UCSD Tritons at State Farm Field House in Orlando, Florida UCSD Tritons (5-0) vs. Bradley Braves (3-3) Orlando, Florida; Tuesday, 5 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tritons -1.5; over/under is 147.5 BOTTOM LINE: UCSD and Bradley square off at State Farm Field House in Orlando, Florida. The Braves are 3-3 in non-conference play. Bradley ranks ninth in the MVC with 13.0 assists per game led by Montana Wheeler averaging 4.3. The Tritons are 5-0 in non-conference play. UCSD is 5-0 against opponents over .500. Bradley makes 44.3% of its shots from the field this season, which is 2.3 percentage points higher than UCSD has allowed to its opponents (42.0%). UCSD has shot at a 52.4% clip from the field this season, 6.2 percentage points higher than the 46.2% shooting opponents of Bradley have averaged. TOP PERFORMERS: Jaquan Johnson is shooting 46.5% and averaging 18.3 points for the Braves. Alex Huibregtse is averaging 10.7 points. Alex…...

1+ min ago (187+ words) North Dakota State Bison (4-2) vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks (3-2) Jonesboro, Arkansas; Wednesday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Jacksonville State squares off against North Dakota State at First National Bank Arena in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The Gamecocks have a 3-2 record against non-conference oppponents. Jacksonville State scores 86.6 points and has outscored opponents by 23.8 points per game. The Bison are 4-2 in non-conference play. North Dakota State is 0-1 in games decided by 3 points or fewer. Jacksonville State averages 10.8 made 3-pointers per game, 4.3 more made shots than the 6.5 per game North Dakota State allows. North Dakota State scores 21.9 more points per game (84.7) than Jacksonville State allows to opponents (62.8). TOP PERFORMERS: Anthony Bryant is shooting 40.0% from beyond the arc with 3.6 made 3-pointers per game for the Gamecocks, while averaging 13.2 points and 1.8 steals. Mostapha El Moutaouakkil is shooting 49.3% and averaging 21.0 points. Markhi Strickland is scoring 16.7 points per game and averaging 3.2 rebounds…...

1+ min ago (192+ words) Quinnipiac Bobcats (4-2) at UCF Knights (5-1) Orlando, Florida; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Knights -13.5; over/under is 163.5 BOTTOM LINE: Quinnipiac visits UCF after Amarri Monroe scored 25 points in Quinnipiac's 83-75 victory over the Pittsburgh Panthers. The Knights are 3-1 on their home court. UCF ranks ninth in the Big 12 in rebounding averaging 34.3 rebounds. Jamichael Stillwell leads the Knights with 8.3 boards. The Bobcats are 2-1 on the road. Quinnipiac scores 78.3 points and has outscored opponents by 4.1 points per game. UCF makes 50.8% of its shots from the field this season, which is 7.0 percentage points higher than Quinnipiac has allowed to its opponents (43.8%). Quinnipiac has shot at a 44.7% clip from the field this season, 1.8 percentage points above the 42.9% shooting opponents of UCF have averaged. TOP PERFORMERS: Riley Kugel is scoring 18.0 points per game with 2.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists for the Knights. Jordan Burks is averaging 12.7 points and 5.2 rebounds…...

1+ min ago (206+ words) Mercer hosts the Appalachian State Mountaineers after Quinton Perkins II scored 20 points in Mercer's 95-83 victory against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels Appalachian State Mountaineers (4-3) at Mercer Bears (3-2) Macon, Georgia; Wednesday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Mercer faces Appalachian State after Quinton Perkins II scored 20 points in Mercer's 95-83 win against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels. The Bears have gone 2-0 in home games. Mercer is fifth in the SoCon with 14.8 assists per game led by Baraka Okojie averaging 5.0. The Mountaineers are 1-2 in road games. Appalachian State has a 2-3 record against opponents over .500. Mercer's average of 8.8 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.7 more made shots on average than the 8.1 per game Appalachian State gives up. Appalachian State averages 70.0 points per game, 10.6 fewer points than the 80.6 Mercer gives up to opponents. TOP PERFORMERS: Okojie is scoring 15.8 points per game and averaging 4.0 rebounds for the Bears. Perkins…...

1+ min ago (183+ words) Northern Kentucky is looking to continue its three-game home win streak with a victory against Wofford Wofford Terriers (4-2) at Northern Kentucky Norse (4-2) Highland Heights, Kentucky; Wednesday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Northern Kentucky hosts Wofford trying to continue its three-game home winning streak. The Norse are 3-0 in home games. Northern Kentucky averages 13.7 turnovers per game and is 4-0 when it turns the ball over less than its opponents. The Terriers are 1-2 on the road. Wofford averages 11.7 turnovers per game and is 1-0 when turning the ball over less than opponents. Northern Kentucky averages 10.5 made 3-pointers per game, 2.0 more made shots than the 8.5 per game Wofford allows. Wofford averages 75.8 points per game, 1.0 more than the 74.8 Northern Kentucky allows to opponents. TOP PERFORMERS: Dan Gherezgher Jr. is shooting 44.3% and averaging 16.8 points for the Norse. Kael Robinson is averaging 14.8 points. Kahmare Holmes is scoring 16.6 points per game…...

1+ min ago (535+ words) Up-and-coming Latin music star and influencer Delarosa has been killed in an ambush-style shooting in Los Angeles. The shooting, which killed Delarosa and critically wounded two others, took place in Northridge, in the San Fernando Valley, just before 1.30am on Saturday morning. Officials from the LA Police Department (LAPD) identified the music star as 22-year-old Maria De La Rosa on Monday as part of a continuing investigation into the shooting. The LAPD says gunmen approached a parked car on foot and began shooting multiple rounds at the passengers, in what they suspect was a gang-related attack. In a statement released on Monday, the LAPD said: "Witnesses described seeing two male suspects approach a vehicle that was parked on Bryant Street, "Multiple rounds were fired at several victims who were parked in the area in their vehicle." Investigators said there were three…...

1+ min ago (178+ words) UMass-Lowell River Hawks (1-6) at Stonehill Skyhawks (2-5) South Easton, Massachusetts; Wednesday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Stonehill hosts UMass-Lowell after Davante Hackett scored 23 points in Stonehill's 74-70 win over the Lafayette Leopards. The Skyhawks are 2-0 on their home court. Stonehill is 1-3 against opponents with a winning record. The River Hawks are 0-5 in road games. UMass-Lowell allows 84.0 points to opponents and has been outscored by 11.0 points per game. Stonehill is shooting 44.0% from the field this season, 3.3 percentage points lower than the 47.3% UMass-Lowell allows to opponents. UMass-Lowell averages 5.4 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.6 fewer made shots on average than the 7.0 per game Stonehill gives up. TOP PERFORMERS: Hermann Koffi is shooting 44.2% and averaging 16.0 points for the Skyhawks. Hackett is averaging 9.4 points. Darrel Yepdo averages 1.4 made 3-pointers per game for the River Hawks, scoring 8.4 points while shooting 34.5% from beyond the arc. JJ Massaquoi is averaging 15.4 points....

1+ min ago (50+ words) Robinhood cofounder and CEO Vlad Tenev says young people are embracing old-fashioned investments, and it seems to be working. Gen Zers are already on track to successfully retire. I've visited all 50 ... Starmer told off by teacher after encouraging students to do viral 6-7 trend Source: Keir Starmer...