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World Cup qualification shines as new objective for Congo after Africa Cup 01/07/2026 07:58am • RABAT, Morocco (AP) — The World Cup glitters as a new objective for Congo after its elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations. Algeria substitute Adil Boulbina’s last-gasp extra-time rocket ended Congo’s Africa Cup hopes in the last 16 on Tuesday, but the Leopards’ attention has quickly swi Iran executes a man convicted of spying for Israel's Mossad 01/07/2026 07:58am • TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran executed a man convicted of spying for Israel's Mossad, state media reported Wednesday. The official IRNA news agency identified the man as Ali Ardestani, saying he relayed sensitive information to Mossad officers in return for financial rewards in the form of cryptocurren Warner Bros rejects takeover offer from Paramount, tells shareholders to stick with Netflix bid 01/07/2026 07:35am • NEW YORK (AP) — Warner Bros rejects takeover offer from Paramount, tells shareholders to stick with Netflix bid. Horror of school attack in Uvalde, Texas, brings tears as officer faces trial over police response 01/07/2026 07:19am • CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — Families whose loved ones died in the Uvalde, Texas, elementary school massacre sobbed in court while listening to frantic 911 calls during the first day of testimony in the trial of a police officer accused of failing to protect the children by not doing enough to sto US Christian leaders minister to an anxious diaspora with Venezuela's future in flux 01/07/2026 07:01am • Faith leaders who minister to Christians in Venezuela and the Venezuelan diaspora in the United States are urging prayers for peace as they attend to congregations roiled by uncertainty and high emotions following the U.S. capture of deposed leader Nicolás Maduro. In Venezuela, initial statements f MSC Industrial: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot 01/07/2026 06:47am • MELVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — MELVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — MSC Industrial Direct Co. (MSM) on Wednesday reported fiscal first-quarter net income of $51.8 million. On a per-share basis, the Melville, New York-based company said it had profit of 93 cents. Earnings, adjusted for restructuring costs and non-recurr Host nation Italy sets ambitious medal target for Winter Olympics despite athlete injuries 01/07/2026 06:42am • MILAN (AP) — Italy will be hoping to deliver on and off the snow and ice at its home Olympics. The host nation is keen to put on a spectacular Winter Games but also wants success in terms of medals. Italian Olympic Committee president Luciano Buonfiglio has set a minimum target of 19 medals at the Apogee Enterprises: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot 01/07/2026 06:41am • MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Apogee Enterprises Inc. (APOG) on Wednesday reported fiscal third-quarter profit of $16.5 million. On a per-share basis, the Minneapolis-based company said it had net income of 77 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $1.02 per shar Italian basketball team left with 1 player on court and forced to forfeit European game 01/07/2026 06:18am • MIES, Switzerland (AP) — An Italian basketball team was left with just one player on court during a European game on Tuesday, leading to an automatic loss and elimination from the competition. Trapani Shark, which is reportedly experiencing financial problems, turned up for a playoff game against Cal-Maine: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot 01/07/2026 06:07am • RIDGELAND, Miss. (AP) — RIDGELAND, Miss. (AP) — Cal-Maine Foods Inc. (CALM) on Wednesday reported profit of $102.8 million in its fiscal second quarter. The Ridgeland, Mississippi-based company said it had profit of $2.13 per share. The egg producer posted revenue of $769.5 million in the period Strasbourg appoints Gary O'Neil as coach following Liam Rosenior's Chelsea move 01/07/2026 05:37am • STRASBOURG, France (AP) — French league club Strasbourg appointed Gary O’Neil as coach on Wednesday in succession to Liam Rosenior, who left for Chelsea. O'Neil has been without a club since he was fired by Wolves in December 2024 with the team in the Premier League relegation zone. The 42-year- South Korean leader says he asked China's Xi to act as mediator on North Korea issues 01/07/2026 05:31am • SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Wednesday he asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to serve as a mediator to help resolve the North Korean nuclear crisis and ease animosities between the two Koreas. Speaking with reporters traveling with him on the Shanghai leg of East Tennessee State hosts VMI following Yildizoglu's 22-point showing 01/07/2026 04:43am • VMI Keydets (6-9, 1-1 SoCon) at East Tennessee State Buccaneers (10-5, 2-0 SoCon) Johnson City, Tennessee; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Buccaneers -17.5; over/under is 149.5 BOTTOM LINE: VMI visits East Tennessee State after Tan Yildizoglu scored 22 points in VMI's 79-71 victory ove UT Martin Skyhawks take on the Morehead State Eagles, seek 4th straight victory 01/07/2026 04:43am • UT Martin Skyhawks (11-4, 3-1 OVC) at Morehead State Eagles (7-8, 3-1 OVC) Morehead, Kentucky; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UT Martin looks to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Skyhawks take on Morehead State. The Eagles are 4-0 on their home court. Morehead State is ninth in the Majstorovic leads Long Beach State against UC Irvine after 25-point game 01/07/2026 04:43am • Long Beach State Beach (5-10, 1-2 Big West) at UC Irvine Anteaters (11-5, 4-0 Big West) Irvine, California; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Long Beach State plays UC Irvine after Petar Majstorovic scored 25 points in Long Beach State's 74-66 victory against the Cal Poly Mustangs. The Anteaters ha