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Takeaways from AP's report on declining condom use among younger generations
Read full article: Takeaways from AP's report on declining condom use among younger generationsCondom usage is down among teens and young adults in the U.S. Medical advancements, a fading fear of contracting HIV and widely varying degrees of sex education in high schools all contribute to the trend.
Kentucky upsets No. 6 Mississippi 20-17 with late TD and missed FG by Rebels in final minute
Read full article: Kentucky upsets No. 6 Mississippi 20-17 with late TD and missed FG by Rebels in final minuteKentucky upset No. 6 Mississippi 20-17, when Rebels kicker Caden Davis hooked a 48-yard field-goal attempt way wide with 48 seconds left in the fourth quarter to give the Wildcats their highest-ranked win of coach Mark Stoops’ 12-year career.
Floods from 'training thunderstorms' lead to dramatic rescues and 2 deaths in Connecticut
Read full article: Floods from 'training thunderstorms' lead to dramatic rescues and 2 deaths in ConnecticutOfficials in Connecticut say two women died after being swept away by floodwaters brought by torrential rains that fell there and on New York's Long Island.
Japanese emperor reconnects with the River Thames in state visit meant to bolster ties with UK
Read full article: Japanese emperor reconnects with the River Thames in state visit meant to bolster ties with UKBefore Emperor Naruhito of Japan hopped into a horse-drawn carriage with King Charles III, laid a wreath at Westminster Abbey or toured one of Britain’s premier biomedical research institutes, he kicked off his trip to the U.K. by visiting a site that has special meaning for him: The Thames Barrier.
Takeaways from the campaigning to win over rural voters in swing-state North Carolina
Read full article: Takeaways from the campaigning to win over rural voters in swing-state North CarolinaNorth Carolina is one of a handful of tightly contested states that could determine this year's presidential election.
Shooting in Detroit suburb leaves ‘numerous wounded victims,’ authorities say
Read full article: Shooting in Detroit suburb leaves ‘numerous wounded victims,’ authorities sayAuthorities in Michigan say nine people have been injured in a shooting at a splash pad in the Detroit suburb of Rochester Hills.
Congressman praises heckling of war protesters, including 1 who made monkey gestures at Black woman
Read full article: Congressman praises heckling of war protesters, including 1 who made monkey gestures at Black womanIsrael-Hamas war demonstrations at the University of Mississippi turned ugly when one counter-protester appeared to make monkey noises and gestures at a Black woman.
LSU settles case involving sexual assault, domestic violence allegations against football players
Read full article: LSU settles case involving sexual assault, domestic violence allegations against football playersLSU and 10 former students who sued the school over alleged mishandling of sexual assault and domestic violence complaints against football players and others at Louisiana’s flagship state university have settled the case.
Oxford coach blasts Thames pollution as a national disgrace ahead of Boat Race with Cambridge
Read full article: Oxford coach blasts Thames pollution as a national disgrace ahead of Boat Race with CambridgeThe coach of Oxford’s crew taking part in the Boat Race has described the pollution in London’s River Thames as a “national disgrace.”.
Rowers in England's university Boat Race given health warning over E.coli levels in the Thames
Read full article: Rowers in England's university Boat Race given health warning over E.coli levels in the ThamesJumping into London’s River Thames has been the customary celebration for members of the winning crew in the annual Boat Race between storied English universities Oxford and Cambridge.
Jayden Daniels, the dazzling quarterback for LSU, is the AP college football player of the year
Read full article: Jayden Daniels, the dazzling quarterback for LSU, is the AP college football player of the yearLSU quarterback Jayden Daniels is The Associated Press college football player of the year.
Big buyouts for college coaches are the norm. If athletes start getting revenue, that could change
Read full article: Big buyouts for college coaches are the norm. If athletes start getting revenue, that could changeSports economist Andrew Zimbalist says the big contract buyouts paid to fired coaches will continue to grow until the college sports business model changes.
No. 20 Mississippi rallies past No. 13 LSU in fourth quarter for 55-49 victory
Read full article: No. 20 Mississippi rallies past No. 13 LSU in fourth quarter for 55-49 victoryJaxson Dart threw for four touchdowns, including a 13-yard, game-winner to Tre Harris with 39 seconds remaining as No. 20 Mississippi rallied past No. 13 LSU 55-49 before a school-record crowd of 66,703 on Saturday night.
Mississippi player sues coach Lane Kiffin, school for lack of support during mental health crisis
Read full article: Mississippi player sues coach Lane Kiffin, school for lack of support during mental health crisisA Mississippi football player is suing coach Lane Kiffin and the school for racial and sexual discrimination and negligence after he says he was kicked off the team during a mental health crisis.
New Zealand economy to remain sluggish for 2 years, although doing better than feared, figures show
Read full article: New Zealand economy to remain sluggish for 2 years, although doing better than feared, figures showNew Zealand’s economy is expected to remain sluggish for another two years, although the overall picture is rosier than many observers had feared, new figures indicate.
BMW to build new electric Mini in England after UK government approves multimillion-pound investment
Read full article: BMW to build new electric Mini in England after UK government approves multimillion-pound investmentBMW has announced plans to transform its Mini factory in Oxford, England, to produce nothing but electric vehicles.
Beard declines to discuss Texas exit at Ole Miss intro
Read full article: Beard declines to discuss Texas exit at Ole Miss introMississippi on Tuesday introduced new basketball coach Chris Beard, who repeatedly declined to discuss specifics regarding his December domestic violence arrest that led to his eventual firing at Texas.
US Rhodes scholars chosen to begin Oxford studies in 2023
Read full article: US Rhodes scholars chosen to begin Oxford studies in 2023A new group of Rhodes scholars from the U.S. has been chosen for the prestigious academic program in a selection process that was conducted online for the third consecutive year.
Tissues needed: First football games highlight resiliency of Uvalde, Oxford communities
Read full article: Tissues needed: First football games highlight resiliency of Uvalde, Oxford communitiesTears were shed, hugs were shared and resolve was at an all-time high in the communities of Uvalde, Texas and Oxford, Michigan.
Oxford shooting suspect could be witness in parents’ trial
Read full article: Oxford shooting suspect could be witness in parents’ trialLawyers representing the parents of a Michigan teenager charged in a shooting at Oxford High School that left four of his fellow students dead say they plan to call him to testify at the couple’s trial.
Muscogee return South nearly 200 years after forced removal
Read full article: Muscogee return South nearly 200 years after forced removalNative Americans whose ancestors were forced out of the Southeast almost 200 years ago are back for a festival with a name that sums up its purpose: “We have come back.”.
UK Shark House owner dismayed at getting protected status
Read full article: UK Shark House owner dismayed at getting protected statusThe 25-foot (7.6 meter) tall sculpture of a shark crashing through the roof of Magnus Hanson-Heine’s house in rural Oxford, England, is now a protected landmark — and he’s not happy about it.
I-TEAM: Suspected Michigan school shooter’s parents lived, worked, were arrested in Jacksonville
Read full article: I-TEAM: Suspected Michigan school shooter’s parents lived, worked, were arrested in JacksonvilleThe parents of 15-year-old Ethan Crumbley, who could both face charges related to the Michigan high school shooting, used to live and work in Jacksonville.
Sheriff: Dad of Michigan shooting suspect bought gun
Read full article: Sheriff: Dad of Michigan shooting suspect bought gunAuthorities say a 15-year-old sophomore opened fire at his Michigan high school on Tuesday, killing three students, including a 16-year-old boy who died in a deputy’s patrol car on the way to a hospital.
SEC showdowns loom: Mississippi-Alabama, Arkansas-Georgia
Read full article: SEC showdowns loom: Mississippi-Alabama, Arkansas-GeorgiaAlabama and Georgia, the top-ranked teams in the country and the favorites to win their Southeastern Conference divisions, are preparing to face the league’s biggest early season surprises.
Corral accounts for 7 TDs, No. 17 Rebels beat Tulane 61-21
Read full article: Corral accounts for 7 TDs, No. 17 Rebels beat Tulane 61-21Matt Corral passed for 335 yards and three touchdowns, ran for four scores, and No. 17 Mississippi beat Tulane 61-21, scoring all its points in the first three quarters.
Queen Elizabeth honors key women in UK's rapid vaccine drive
Read full article: Queen Elizabeth honors key women in UK's rapid vaccine driveQueen Elizabeth II has used her birthday honors list to celebrate those at the forefront of the U.K.’s rapid rollout of coronavirus vaccines over the past few months, which has been credited with turning around the country’s pandemic response.
S. Mississippi rallies to eliminate Florida St. with 7-4 win
Read full article: S. Mississippi rallies to eliminate Florida St. with 7-4 winReece Ewing’s single to score Reed Trimble in the top of the eighth broke a 4-4 tie and Southern Mississippi went on to eliminate Florida State with a 7-4 win in the Oxford Regional.
Nikhazy fans program-best 16, Ole Miss beats Florida St. 4-3
Read full article: Nikhazy fans program-best 16, Ole Miss beats Florida St. 4-3Doug Nikhazy tied a program record with 16 strikeouts and No. 12 overall seed Mississippi beat No. 3 regional seed Florida State 4-3 in the winners bracket game of the Oxford Regional.
Oxford college to keep statue of imperialist Cecil Rhodes
Read full article: Oxford college to keep statue of imperialist Cecil RhodesThe governing body of Oxford University’s Oriel College says a controversial statue of Victorian imperialist Cecil Rhodes will not be taken down because of “regulatory and financial challenges.”.
Gators Breakdown: Dan Mullen’s projection and around the SEC w/ Josh Pate | NFL Draft Review
Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Dan Mullen’s projection and around the SEC w/ Josh Pate | NFL Draft ReviewWith spring practice wrapping around the SEC, it’s time to take a look where programs stand coming out of spring.
NC State, Texas A&M move up in women's AP Top 25; UConn tops
Read full article: NC State, Texas A&M move up in women's AP Top 25; UConn topsNorth Carolina State returned to the No. 2 spot and Texas A&M climbed to third after South Carolina and Louisville — the previous second- and third-ranked teams — lost games. Coach Gary Blair's team can win the Southeastern Conference regular-season title with victories over Alabama on Thursday and South Carolina on Sunday. The Scarlet Knights play at Michigan State and Penn State this week. South Carolina, Mississippi State and Tennessee are the only teams to win the regular-season crown since the Aggies entered the conference in 2012.
Shops, haircuts return in April as UK lifts lockdown slowly
Read full article: Shops, haircuts return in April as UK lifts lockdown slowlyBritain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during a televised press conference at 10 Downing Street in London, Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. Johnson said the government's plan would move the country “cautiously but irreversibly” out of lockdown. “We are now traveling on a one-way road to freedom,” he said at a televised news conference. Three weeks later, people will be able to meet in small groups outdoors for sports or relaxation. “I can’t guarantee that it is going to be irreversible, but the intention is that it should be" he said.
UK's Johnson: Vaccines worldwide takes a 'colossal mission'
Read full article: UK's Johnson: Vaccines worldwide takes a 'colossal mission'Johnson plans to appeal to leaders of the worlds richest nations to unite in a colossal mission to get COVID-19 vaccines to every country and to lead a sustainable recovery from the pandemic. Johnson is set to chair a virtual meeting of leaders of the Group of Seven industrialized nations on Friday. It will be the first session led by Johnson since the U.K. took over the G-7's presidency in January. Rich countries have been criticized for buying up more COVID-19 vaccines than they need, leaving developing nations without access to the lifesaving shots. AdGovernments around the world must cooperate to put vaccine supplies to the best possible use, Johnson said.
UN: 'Concerning news' vaccines may not work against variants
Read full article: UN: 'Concerning news' vaccines may not work against variants(AP Photo/Valentina Petrova, FILE)GENEVA – The head of the World Health Organization said Monday the emergence of new COVID-19 variants has raised questions about whether or not existing vaccines will work, calling it “concerning news” that the vaccines developed so far may be less effective against the variant first detected in South Africa. That designation would allow millions of doses to be shipped to poor countries as part of a U.N.-backed effort to distribute COVID-19 vaccines worldwide known as COVAX. Last week, Tedros said that more than three quarters of COVID-19 vaccines had been administered in just 10 countries and that immunization in nearly 130 countries had yet to start. Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, WHO's chief scientist, said people shouldn't conclude from South Africa's decision that the AstraZeneca vaccine doesn't work. She said all of the available evidence to date shows the vaccines developed so far reduce deaths, hospitalizations and severe disease.
UK to start hotel quarantine Feb. 15 amid criticism of delay
Read full article: UK to start hotel quarantine Feb. 15 amid criticism of delayBritish officials say everyone arriving in the country from coronavirus hotspots will have to spend 10 days in hotel quarantine starting Feb. 15 in a bid to stop new variants of the virus reaching the country. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)LONDON – Everyone arriving in the U.K. from countries identified as coronavirus hotspots will have to spend 10 days in hotel quarantine starting Feb. 15 in a bid to stop new virus variants reaching the country, the government said Friday. But authorities are facing criticism for delays in implementing the policy, which was first announced in late January. The U.K. says it has sought advice from Australia and New Zealand, where quarantine hotels have been used to contain COVID-19. The British government aims to give a shot to 15 million people by Feb. 15, including everyone over 70 and those with underlying health conditions.
Bank of England upbeat on UK recovery after vaccine rollout
Read full article: Bank of England upbeat on UK recovery after vaccine rollout(Yui Mok/PA via AP)LONDON – The Bank of England says the U.K.'s rapid rollout of coronavirus vaccines means the British economy should recover much of the ground lost during the pandemic by the end of the year. The bank expects the British economy to contract by a further 4% in the first quarter of 2021 as a result of the lockdown. That contraction is far milder than the 20% or so decline the British economy endured in the second quarter last year during the first lockdown. That would see the British economy grow 5% over the course of 2021 despite the first quarter fall. As of Wednesday, more than 10 million people in the U.K. have received their first vaccine doses, nearly a fifth of the adult population.
Tensions rise as AstraZeneca, EU spar over vaccine delays
Read full article: Tensions rise as AstraZeneca, EU spar over vaccine delaysThe EU has asked AstraZeneca for permission to release the contract, Kyriakides said. The EU’s drug regulator will consider the AstraZeneca vaccine on Friday. “This is this is really, really bad news — not only bad news for the European countries involved,'' he said. Soriot said AstraZeneca had to reduce deliveries to the EU because plants in Europe had lower than expected yields from the biological process used to produce the vaccine. “There are a lot of emotions running in this process right now, and I can understand it: people want vaccine,” Soriot said.
Sri Lanka approves vaccine amid warnings of virus spread
Read full article: Sri Lanka approves vaccine amid warnings of virus spreadSri Lanka on Friday approved the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine for COVID-19 amid warnings from doctors that front-line health workers should be quickly inoculated to stop the system from collapsing. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)COLOMBO – Sri Lanka on Friday approved the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine for COVID-19 amid warnings from doctors that front-line health workers should be quickly inoculated to prevent the medical system from collapsing. It is unknown when Sri Lanka will be getting the vaccine. “Vaccines need to be given quickly to keep the health workers’ morals up and we need health workers to treat patients,” Aluthge said. In the more than three months since then, Sri Lanka has reported more than 52,000 new patients and 260 deaths.
UK toughens up borders over Brazil virus variant fears
Read full article: UK toughens up borders over Brazil virus variant fearsThe U.K. is ramping up its mass vaccination program as the government seeks to protect the countrys oldest and most vulnerable residents before easing a third national lockdown. Under the travel corridor arrangements, anyone arriving in the U.K. from countries deemed safe was exempt from a period of quarantine. Though the decision was widely welcomed, including by lobby group Airlines U.K., Johnson was also accused again of tardy decision-making. Scientists have said there is no indication the U.K. variant reacts any differently to coronavirus vaccines. The U.K. is ramping up its mass vaccination program to the country’s oldest and most vulnerable residents.
Vaccination drive enters new phase in US and Britain
Read full article: Vaccination drive enters new phase in US and Britain82-year-old Brian Pinker receives the Oxford University/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine from nurse Sam Foster at the Churchill Hospital in Oxford, England, Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. The second round of shots began in various locations around the country as the U.S. death toll surpassed 352,000. Britain, meanwhile, became the first nation to start using the COVID-19 vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University, ramping up its nationwide inoculation campaign amid soaring infection rates blamed on the new variant. Elsewhere around the world, France and other parts of Europe have come under fire over slow vaccine rollouts and delays. The European Union likewise faced growing criticism about the slow rollout of COVID-19 shots across the 27-nation bloc of 450 million inhabitants.
UK prime minister orders new virus lockdown for England
Read full article: UK prime minister orders new virus lockdown for EnglandPeople were told to work from home unless it's impossible to do so, and leave home only for essential trips. All nonessential shops and personal care services like hairdressers will be closed, and restaurants can only operate takeout services. As of Monday, there were 26,626 COVID-19 patients in hospitals in England, an increase of more than 30% from a week ago. Authorities have recorded more than 50,000 new infections daily since passing that milestone for the first time on Dec. 29. London and large areas of southeast England were put under the highest level of restrictions in mid-December, and more regions soon joined them.
The Latest: China makes parts of province high danger zones
Read full article: The Latest: China makes parts of province high danger zones(AP Photo/Andy Wong)BEIJING — China has designated parts of Hebei province near Beijing as a coronavirus high danger zone after 14 new cases of COVID-19 were found. The other three COVID-19 cases were in the city of Yantai. Approximately 174 private clinics have also requested vaccines, State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs said. County health officials fear the incoming Christmas and New Year’s surge. Superintendent Henderson Lewis said a spike in positive cases in the city prompted the “unfortunate but necessary” decision to go back to distance learning.
UK is first to authorize easy-to-handle AstraZeneca vaccine
Read full article: UK is first to authorize easy-to-handle AstraZeneca vaccineHundreds of thousands of people in the U.K. have already received at least one shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency, which recommended the AstraZeneca vaccine for emergency use, did not endorse one vaccine over the other. Britain’s action likely means the World Health Organization could soon clear the AstraZeneca vaccine for use in a global effort to help poor countries, called COVAX. The European Medicines Agency said it is still assessing the AstraZeneca vaccine and has asked the company for more information on its quality, safety and effectiveness. In addition to the Serum Institute, AstraZeneca has deals with vaccine makers in Brazil, South Africa and China.
Studies suggest AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine safe, effective
Read full article: Studies suggest AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine safe, effectiveFILE - In this undated file photo issued by the University of Oxford, a volunteer is administered the coronavirus vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University, in Oxford, England. “The only way we get the pandemic behind us is if we get doses of vaccine out there,” he said. Hopes are high for the AstraZeneca vaccine because it can be shipped and stored at normal refrigerator temperatures unlike the others that require freezing until a few hours before they're given. AstraZeneca has also signed licensing deals for the vaccine to be produced in countries including Brazil, South Africa and China. ___This story has been corrected to show that COVAX has ordered 400 million doses of AstraZeneca's vaccine, not 700 million.
Dictionary companies choose same word of the year: pandemic
Read full article: Dictionary companies choose same word of the year: pandemicIn this Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, photo taken through a camera lens the word "pandemic" in seen in a dictionary in Washington. Dictionary.com declared pandemic its 2020 word of the year. For the first time, two dictionary companies on Monday — Merriam-Webster and Dictionary.com — declared the same word as their tops: pandemic. “Often the big news story has a technical word that’s associated with it and in this case, the word pandemic is not just technical but has become general. The word pandemic dates to the mid-1600s, used broadly for “universal” and more specifically to disease in a medical text in the 1660s, he said.
UK asks regulator to assess AZ-Oxford vaccine amid questions
Read full article: UK asks regulator to assess AZ-Oxford vaccine amid questionsThis undated photo issued by the University of Oxford shows of vial of coronavirus vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University, in Oxford, England. (University of Oxford/John Cairns via AP)LONDON – The British government said Friday it has formally asked the country’s medicines regulator to assess whether a coronavirus vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University should be authorized for use. The British government has ordered 100 million doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, and plans to start distributing it in December if it gains approval. The drugmakers informed the U.K. regulator of the issue when it was discovered, and it was agreed to complete the late-stage trial with two groups. The British government and its scientific advisers have expressed confidence that multiple vaccines will win approval, but say all decisions are up to the regulator.
With hope high for vaccine, Britain prepares to roll it out
Read full article: With hope high for vaccine, Britain prepares to roll it outThe National Health Service is making plans to administer 88.5 million vaccine doses throughout England, according to a planning document dated Nov. 13. While most of the injections would be delivered at around 1,000 community vaccination centers, about a third would go to 40 to 50 “large-scale mass vaccination centers,” including stadiums, conference centers and similar venues, the document indicates. The German government has asked regional authorities to get special vaccination centers ready by mid-December. France, meanwhile, has reserved 90 million vaccine doses, but has not yet laid out its plan for mass vaccination. The vaccinations will be administered in 13,000 public health centers.
EU says first virus vaccinations possible by Christmas
Read full article: EU says first virus vaccinations possible by ChristmasFILE - This undated photo provided by the University of Oxford shows of vial of coronavirus vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University in Oxford, England. The deals allow it to purchase over 800 million doses, more than the population of the bloc, which stands at around 460 million people. But von der Leyen said that while vaccines are important, “what counts are vaccinations. Still, Von der Leyen urged European citizens to continue respecting restrictions, even as the measures harm businesses, further damage coronavirus-ravaged economies and put people through social and mental hardship. Relaxing too much is a risk for a third wave after Christmas,” von der Leyen said, adding that “this Christmas will be different, and yes, it will be quieter.”___Follow AP’s coverage at https://apnews.com/hub/coronavirus-pandemic and https://apnews.com/UnderstandingtheOutbreak
AstraZeneca: COVID-19 vaccine shown to be ‘highly effective’
Read full article: AstraZeneca: COVID-19 vaccine shown to be ‘highly effective’(University of Oxford/John Cairns via AP)LONDON – Drugmaker AstraZeneca said Monday that late-stage trials showed its COVID-19 vaccine is highly effective, buoying the prospects of a relatively cheap, easy-to-store product that may become the vaccine of choice for the developing world. While the AstraZeneca vaccine can be stored at 2 degrees to 8 degrees Celsius (36 degrees to 46 degrees Fahrenheit), the Pfizer and Moderna products must be stored at temperatures approaching minus-70 degrees Celsius (minus-94 Fahrenheit). The AstraZeneca vaccine is also cheaper. The AstraZeneca trials were paused earlier this year after a participant in the U.K. study reported a rare neurological illness. “This vaccine’s efficacy and safety confirm that it will be highly effective against COVID-19 and will have an immediate impact on this public health emergency,’’ Soriot said.
Oxford scientists expect COVID-19 vaccine data by Christmas
Read full article: Oxford scientists expect COVID-19 vaccine data by ChristmasLONDON – University of Oxford scientists expect to report results from the late-stage trials of their COVID-19 vaccine by Christmas, a key researcher said Thursday as he discussed the team’s latest findings. Oxford is developing its vaccine in conjunction with the drugmaker AstraZeneca. “I think we’re getting close, and it’s definitely going to be before Christmas based on the progress,” Pollard said in an interview with the BBC. Phase II vaccine trials provide important preliminary data but don’t prove whether they ultimately prevent people from getting sick. Despite recent progress, Pollard said the world is still in the early stages of the effort to protect people against COVID-19.
The Latest: Hawaii imposes new COVID-19 travel restrictions
Read full article: The Latest: Hawaii imposes new COVID-19 travel restrictionsThere were 1,225 new confirmed COVID-19 cases increasing the state total to 60,873. ___WASHINGTON -- Pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and BioNTech will seek emergency government approval for their coronavirus vaccine, as the U.S. aims to begin administering doses by the end of the year. ___LOUISVILLE, Kentucky — Kentucky reported a new daily record of 3,649 coronavirus cases Thursday amid warnings by Gov. He and public health experts are warily watching the number of patients hospitalized with the COVID-19 disease caused by the coronavirus. ___WASHINGTON — Infection disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci says he “wants to settle” concerns about a coronavirus vaccine as he returns to the White House podium for the first time in months.
Nix finds Williams for game winner as Auburn tops Ole Miss
Read full article: Nix finds Williams for game winner as Auburn tops Ole MissAuburn wide receivers Anthony Schwartz (1) and Ze'Vian Capers (80) both reach for an errant pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Nix finds Williams for game winner as Auburn tops Ole Miss
Read full article: Nix finds Williams for game winner as Auburn tops Ole Miss“Bo (Nix) and Seth (Williams) have a special bond,” Auburn coach GusMalzahn said. “It was down to the end and that’s the way this series hasgone.”Auburn (3-2 Southeastern) rallied from a 28-27 deficit on its finaloffensive series, covering 80 yards in six plays. Nix finished 23 of 30 passing for 238 yards, with thebiggest plays reserved for Williams. Jerrion Ealyhad a 5-yard touchdown run to give Ole Miss a 28-27 lead with 5:43 left,setting up Auburns game-winning drive. Nix directed touchdown drives of 95, 79, 88, 80 and 80 yards and did nothave a turnover after coming off a loss to South Carolina with threeinterceptions.
No. 10 Florida, Mullen plan to resume practice next week
Read full article: No. 10 Florida, Mullen plan to resume practice next weekFlorida head coach Dan Mullen reacts during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. Mullen was given several more chances Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, to walk back bizarre comments about wanting to pack 90,000 screaming fans inside Florida Field during the coronavirus pandemic. 10 Florida is planning to start returning to its football facility Monday, nearly two weeks after the program shut down because of a COVID-19 outbreak. Coach Dan Mullen, one of more than two dozen Gators who tested positive for the coronavirus last week, sounded congested as he said the team had a new positive Wednesday. '”Mullen suggested Florida would look at potentially changing its road routine, especially in regards to the size of visiting locker rooms around the league.
Virus wreaking havoc on SEC with Saban now testing positive
Read full article: Virus wreaking havoc on SEC with Saban now testing positive10 Florida's game against defending national champion LSU was postponed Wednesday to tentatively Dec. 12 after the SEC postponed Missouri-Vanderbilt on Monday. Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason is going through a similar situation. To play, the SEC requires at least 53 on game days. Timing is critical depending on the day of the week a positive test or tracing result returns. “Every time you’re taking a test," Mason said, “you're crossing your fingers ... you don't have anybody in harm's way."
College Football Picks: UGA vs. 'Bama and BYU's tough test
Read full article: College Football Picks: UGA vs. 'Bama and BYU's tough testAlabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) hands off to running back Najee Harris (22) during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. Alabama won 63-48. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 2 Alabama beats Ole Miss 63-48 in record SEC outburst
Read full article: No. 2 Alabama beats Ole Miss 63-48 in record SEC outburstAlabama running back Najee Harris (22) dances after breaking a Mississippi tackle and scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 2 Alabama beats Ole Miss 63-48 in record SEC outburst
Read full article: No. 2 Alabama beats Ole Miss 63-48 in record SEC outburstMatt Corral passed for 365 yards for Ole Miss (1-2) and the Rebels put up 647 yards on the Tide. Alabama and Ole Miss traded touchdowns for much of the night, but with the Tide (3-0) leading 49-42 the Rebels misfired in Alabama territory and had to settle for a field goal. After another Ole Miss field goal, Alabama recovered an onside kick and Harris busted a 39-yard touchdown run moments later to seal it. Ole Miss: The offensive unit is impressive. Ole Miss: The Rebels visit Arkansas on Saturday.
EU agency starts ‘rolling review’ to speed OK for vaccine
Read full article: EU agency starts ‘rolling review’ to speed OK for vaccineLONDON – The European Medicines Agency has started a “rolling review” process for the COVID-19 vaccine being developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca, a move it hopes will speed any eventual approval. In a statement Thursday, the EU regulator said instead of waiting for all of the required vaccine data to be submitted before beginning its assessment, the EMA has begun analyzing the preliminary information from scientists on the Oxford vaccine. That data suggests the vaccine “triggers the production of antibodies and T-Cells,” referring to immune system cells that target the virus. Last month, Britain's trial of the Oxford vaccine was paused for several days after a U.K. woman in the trial reported severe neurological symptoms. In August, Russia became the first country in the world to license its Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine.
Gators Breakdown: Game Reaction | Florida 51 - Ole Miss 35
Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Game Reaction | Florida 51 - Ole Miss 35Kyle Trask and Kyle Pitts were an unstoppable duo as Florida defeats Ole Miss 51-35 in the 2020 season opener. David Waters is joined by Nick de la Torre (Gator Country) and Graham Hall (Gainesville Sun) to review the offensive explosion in Oxford as well as a disappointing day on the defensive side of the ball. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdownLISTEN: Catch up on previous episodes of Gators BreakdownFollow David Waters on Twitter @GatorDave_SEC to stay plugged in, or click one of the following to tune in:Megaphone | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Google Play | Stitcher
Trask, Pitts stellar as Florida tops Ole Miss in opener
Read full article: Trask, Pitts stellar as Florida tops Ole Miss in opener– Kyle Pitts caught four of Kyle Trask’s six touchdown passes and No. Trask completed 30 of 42 passes for 416 yards including touchdown passes of 1, 16, 71 and 17 yards to Pitts. Kiffin, the former Tennessee and USC head coach who came to Ole Miss from FAU, had the Rebels' offense humming with Matt Corral at quarterback. Ole Miss (0-1) tied it at 14 midway through the second quarter before yielding to the Trask-led Florida outburst. “As members of the Florida and Ole Miss football teams, we recognize the impact of our personal platforms and are choosing to amplify the issues that directly impact us.
No. 5 Florida beats Ole Miss 51-35 in Kiffin's debut
Read full article: No. 5 Florida beats Ole Miss 51-35 in Kiffin's debutFlorida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) breaks away from Mississippi linebacker Jacquez Jones (32) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. 5 Florida won 51-35. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
No. 5 Florida beats Ole Miss 51-35 in Kiffin's debut
Read full article: No. 5 Florida beats Ole Miss 51-35 in Kiffin's debut– Kyle Pitts caught four of Kyle Trask's six touchdown passes and No. 5 Florida spoiled the head coaching debut of Mississippi’s Lane Kiffin with a 51-35 victory Saturday. Trask completed 30 of 42 passes for 416 yards including touchdown passes of 1, 16, 71 and 17 yards to Pitts. Ole Miss (0-1) tied it at 14 midway through the second quarter before yielding to the Trask-led Florida outburst. “As members of the Florida and Ole Miss football teams, we recognize the impact of our personal platforms and are choosing to amplify the issues that directly impact us.
Gators Breakdown: Ole Miss Game Preview 2020
Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Ole Miss Game Preview 2020Florida was already scheduled to play Ole Miss in 2020, but with the 10-game SEC schedule release came a different placement for the game. Florida will travel to Oxford, MS to kickoff the 2020 season and Lane Kiffin’s debut as Rebels head coach. David Waters is joined by Jake Evans (The Rebel Walk) to preview Gators vs Rebels and what we may see from the new look Ole Mis squad. This episode of Gators Breakdown is brought to you by MyBookie. Bet this football season, use promo code “GATORS” and get a free $20 wager on your first deposit at http://bit.ly/MYB-GatorsBreakdownGet Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdownLISTEN: Catch up on previous episodes of Gators BreakdownFollow David Waters on Twitter @GatorDave_SEC to stay plugged in, or click one of the following to tune in:Megaphone | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Google Play | Stitcher
New Magnolia State coaches prepare for challenging debuts
Read full article: New Magnolia State coaches prepare for challenging debutsFILE - In this Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, file photo, Lane Kiffin speaks to Mississippi fans after being announced as the new head football coach during a introductory press conference in Oxford, Miss. In attendance were his children, daughters Presley Kiffin, 13, left, Landry Kiffin, 15, second from left, and son Knox Kiffin, 10. Mississippi State's Mike Leach and Mississippi's Lane Kiffin brought big names and offensive pedigrees to the Magnolia State. But they drew huge challenges for their debuts, with the Bulldogs visiting defending national champion and No. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
New Magnolia State coaches prepare for challenging debuts
Read full article: New Magnolia State coaches prepare for challenging debutsMississippi State's Mike Leach and Mississippi's Lane Kiffin brought big names and offensive pedigrees to the Magnolia State. Mike Leach expected to start his first season at Mississippi State versus New Mexico. Instead, both coaches — and their respective offenses — will encounter stiffer challenges in their Magnolia State debuts. 5 Florida and ex-Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen as two-touchdown underdogs. Before Deion Sanders made a prime-time splash when he was hired by Jackson State on Monday; Leach and Kiffin were splashy hires in the state.
College students test positive for coronavirus, throw party
Read full article: College students test positive for coronavirus, throw partyOXFORD, Ohio – An Ohio college student house held a party over the Labor Day weekend that included people who had recently tested positive for the coronavirus, according to police body camera footage. Oxford, Ohio, police cited six men who attended a house party near Miami University on Saturday for violating the state’s mass gathering and quarantine ordinance. "There’s an input on the computer that you tested positive for COVID?”“Yes,” the student answers. He goes on to disclose that he tested positive a week before and that every single person at the party has COVID-19, including two people from the house across the street. More than 1,000 Miami University students have tested positive for COVID-19 since classes started this fall, according to WKRC.
Rites of fall: Losing college football stings across America
Read full article: Rites of fall: Losing college football stings across AmericaFILE - Fans cheer as the Michigan team takes the field at Michigan Stadium for an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin in Ann Arbor, Mich., Oct. 13, 2018. College football could be the balm for our spirit because it's such a part of our familiar autumn life," he added. Further down the college football food chain, smaller leagues have pulled the plug on their seasons as well. Not without college football. ___Follow Paul Newberry on Twitter at https://twitter.com/pnewberry1963 and find his work at https://apnews.com___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25
Wrangling over virus relief persists despite high stakes
Read full article: Wrangling over virus relief persists despite high stakesIn this handout photo released by the University of Oxford a volunteer participates in the vaccine trial in Oxford, England on July 7, 2020. Even as the latest experimental vaccine appeared to show promise, politicians in Washington seemed far apart in finding a way to bring financial relief to Americans. British researchers first began testing the vaccine in April in about 1,000 people, half of whom got the experimental vaccine. Such early trials are designed to evaluate safety and see what kind of immune response was provoked, but cant tell if the vaccine truly protects. We are seeing good immune response in almost everybody, said Dr. Adrian Hill, director of the Jenner Institute at Oxford University.
Confederate statue being moved at University of Mississippi
Read full article: Confederate statue being moved at University of MississippiFILE - In this Feb. 23, 2019 file photo a Confederate soldier monument stands at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, Miss. A Confederate monument thats been a divisive symbol at the University of Mississippi was being removed Tuesday from a prominent spot on the Oxford campus. Its not going to create a shrine to the Confederacy, University of Mississippi Chancellor Glenn Boyce told The Associated Press on June 24 at the state Capitol. Since 2016, the university has installed plaques to provide historical context about the Confederate monument and about slaves who built some campus buildings before the Civil War. A plaque installed at the base of the Confederate statue says such monuments were built across the South decades after the Civil War, at a time that aging Confederate veterans were dying.
Haunting Video Captures Ole Miss Victim Ally Kostial's Final Moments
Read full article: Haunting Video Captures Ole Miss Victim Ally Kostial's Final MomentsHaunting video captured some of Ally Kostial's final moments, as she hugged a friend while leaving a bar in Oxford, Mississippi, just before midnight. The footage shows the 21-year-old Ole Miss student hailing an Uber and getting in at 11:56 p.m. last Friday. Brandon Theesfeld, 22, who attended college with Kostial, was arrested on suspicion of murder Monday. I know my son is innocent, Daniel Theesfeld said in a statement to WMC Action News. RELATED STORIESFather of Man Arrested in Ally Kostial's Death Insists His Son Is InnocentDad of Canada Highway Murders Suspect Predicts Teen Son Is on 'Suicide Mission'What to Know About the Canada Highway Murders of Chynna Deese, Lucas Fowler and Leonard Dyck