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Virgin Mary procession draws thousands as Venezuela faces uncertain future 01/14/2026 10:54pm • BARQUISIMETO, Venezuela (AP) ��� Thousands of Venezuelans prayed for their country on Wednesday. They gathered in a major Catholic procession in Barquisimeto, about 170 miles (270 kilometers) west of Caracas, to honor Divina Pastora, a title for the Virgin Mary. The longing for peace, prosperity and Vucevic's layup helps Bulls overcome Sensabaugh, Jazz for 128-126 win 01/14/2026 10:54pm • CHICAGO (AP) ��� Nikola Vucevic made a tiebreaking layup with 4 seconds remaining, and the Chicago Bulls overcame Brice Sensabaugh's career-high 43 points to beat the Utah Jazz 128-126 on Wednesday night. Vucevic scored 35 points to lead the Bulls, who had five reserves finish in double figures. Isa Givens' 12 lead Memphis over Temple 55-53 01/14/2026 10:53pm • MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) ��� Curtis Givens III scored 12 points as Memphis beat Temple 55-53 on Wednesday night. Givens shot 5 for 12, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc for the Tigers (8-8, 3-1 American Athletic Conference). Sincere Parker scored 10 points and added five rebounds. Zachary Davis went Broadnax puts up 20, Rice beats UTSA 89-73 01/14/2026 10:53pm • SAN ANTONIO (AP) ��� Trae Broadnax's 20 points and seven assists helped Rice defeat UTSA 89-73 on Wednesday night. Nick Anderson scored 19 points and added five rebounds for the Owls (8-10, 2-3 American Athletic Conference). Jalen Smith had 18 points and shot 6 for 13, including 5 for 11 from beyond Syrian military tells civilians to evacuate contested area east of Aleppo amid rising tensions 01/14/2026 10:52pm • Syria���s military said it would open a corridor Thursday for civilians to evacuate an area of Aleppo province that has seen a military buildup following intense clashes between government and Kurdish-led forces in Aleppo city. The army���s announcement late Wednesday ��� which said civilians would Murphy's 34 points and Bey's clutch play push the Pelicans past the Nets, 116-113 01/14/2026 10:51pm • NEW ORLEANS (AP) ��� Trey Murphy III scored 34 points, Saddiq Bey made a tying 3-pointer, converted an offensive rebound into a dunk and hit two free throws in the final 1:04, and the New Orleans Pelicans edged the Brooklyn Nets 116-113 on Wednesday night. Zion Williamson had 25 points for New Orlea The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists 01/14/2026 10:50pm • From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today���s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors. Wagler stars as No. 13 Illinois beats Northwestern 79-68 for 6th straight win 01/14/2026 10:47pm • EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) ��� Keaton Wagler scored 20 of his 22 points in the second half, and No. 13 Illinois beat Northwestern 79-68 on Wednesday night for their season-high sixth consecutive victory. Tomislav Ivisic added 21 points and seven rebounds as Illinois (14-3, 5-1 Big Ten) won at Northwestern Dahlin scores 2 power-play goals to lift Sabres to 5-2 win over Flyers 01/14/2026 10:47pm • BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) ��� Rasmus Dahlin scored a pair of power-play goals and the Buffalo Sabres won for the 14th time in their last 16 games, 5-2 over the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night. Mattias Samuelsson, Jack Quinn and Ryan McLeod also scored goals, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 20 saves. Sloane Stephens qualifies for Australian Open, her 1st major tournament in a year 01/14/2026 10:44pm • MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) ��� Sloane Stephens has qualified for the Australian Open, her first major tournament since a first-round loss to top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka at Melbourne Park a year ago. The 2017 U.S. Open champion entered the qualifying rounds for the season���s first Grand Slam event wi North Dakota State earns 76-65 victory over South Dakota State 01/14/2026 10:42pm • FARGO, N.D. (AP) ��� Treyson Anderson scored 20 points as North Dakota State beat South Dakota State 76-65 on Wednesday night. Anderson also contributed six rebounds for the Bison (15-5, 5-0 Summit League). Trevian Carson scored 14 points while shooting 4 for 7 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of The Latest: Trump claims killing of Iran protesters 'has stopped' as Tehran signals executions ahead 01/14/2026 10:42pm • U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he���s been told ���on good authority��� that plans for executions in Iran have stopped, even as Tehran has signaled fast trials and executions ahead in its crackdown on protesters. The U.S. president���s claims, which were made with few details, come ECHL Glance 01/14/2026 10:40pm • All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE North Division GP W L OL SOL Pts GF Utah's Sensabaugh scores 21 points in 1st quarter, highest for a bench player in at least 29 years 01/14/2026 10:39pm • CHICAGO (AP) ��� Utah Jazz forward Brice Sensabaugh scored 21 points off the bench in the first quarter Wednesday night in a 128-126 loss at Chicago, the most by an NBA reserve in the opening period in at least 29 years. It's the highest number since the statistic was first tracked in the 1996-97 se Cavaliers' Darius Garland suffers another foot injury in win over 76ers 01/14/2026 10:34pm • PHILADELPHIA (AP) ��� Cavaliers guard Darius Garland has sustained another foot injury. A two-time All-Star, Garland hurt his right foot in Cleveland's 133-107 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night and was doubtful to play in the rematch on Friday. Garland was ruled out for the game lat