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Key witness testifies in trial tied to Trump-Russia probe

By ERIC TUCKERMay 19, 2022 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The star prosecution witness in the trial of a Hillary Clinton campaign lawyer testified Thursday that he was “100 percent confident” that the attorney told him he was not acting on behalf of a particular client when he presented information meant to cast suspicions on Donald Trump and possible links to Russia.

UNC Wilmington beats Northern Colorado in CBI semifinals

March 23, 2022 GMT

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Jaylen Sims had 17 points to lead five UNC Wilmington players in double figures as the Seahawks beat Northern Colorado 80-64 in the semifinals of the College Basketball Invitational on Tuesday night.

Okauru scores 27, UNC Wilmington beats VMI 93-78 in CBI

March 20, 2022 GMT

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Mike Okauru had 27 points as UNC Wilmington beat VMI 93-78 in the College Basketball Invitational first round on Sunday.

Jaylen Sims had 18 points for UNC Wilmington (24-9).

Phillips lifts UNC Wilmington over Delaware 69-62

February 27, 2022 GMT

NEWARK, Del. (AP) — Shykeim Phillips had 16 points and six rebounds as UNC Wilmington topped Delaware 69-62 on Saturday.

Amari Kelly had 14 points and seven rebounds for UNC Wilmington (21-8, 15-3 Colonial Athletic Association).

White carries UNC Wilmington over Drexel 69-63

February 25, 2022 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jaylen Sims scored 17 points and Trazarien White had 14 points and 11 rebounds to lead UNC Wilmington to a 69-63 win over Drexel on Thursday night.

White sends UNC Wilmington past James Madison in OT

February 20, 2022 GMT

WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — Trazarien White scored 15 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and sank two free throws with no time left on the clock and UNC Wilmington beat James Madison 78-77 in overtime on Saturday night.

Sims, Phillips lead UNC Wilmington past William & Mary in OT

February 15, 2022 GMT

WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — Jaylen Sims tossed in 26 points and Shykeim Phillips scored a career-high 24 to power UNC Wilmington to an 80-73 victory over William & Mary in overtime on Monday.

Phillips hit a 3-pointer and had two three-point plays for the Seahawks (18-7, 12-2 Colonial Athletic Association) in the extra period.

Reeves lifts Illinois St. over UNC Wilmington 68-63

November 10, 2021 GMT

NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — Antonio Reeves had a career-high 29 points as Illinois State narrowly beat UNC Wilmington 68-63 on Tuesday night in the season opener for both teams.

Colin Powell remembered as a model for future generations

By ROBERT BURNS and MATTHEW LEENovember 5, 2021 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Colin L. Powell, the trailblazing soldier-diplomat who rose from humble beginnings to become the first Black secretary of state, was remembered by family and friends Friday as a principled man of humility and grace whose decorated record of leadership can serve as a model for generations to come.

Bush told son, George W. , ‘I love you, too’ before he died

By DARLENE SUPERVILLEDecember 3, 2018 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — George H.W. Bush didn't lose his sense of humor even as he was letting go of life...

Lincoln trash hauler fined $331,920 after investigation reveals hundreds of violations

By Nancy Gaarder World-Herald staff writerJuly 13, 2018 GMT

A Lincoln-based trash hauler with chronic safety violations has been fined $331,920 in civil penalties by the Nebraska State Patrol after one of its workers died on the job and federal officials concluded that the company had severe problems with maintenance.