Rivera and UIC host Belmont

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Charlotte puts home win streak on the line against Wichita State

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Thousands at anti-government rally in Croatia allege high-level corruption and demand an election

ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Thousands of people rallied in Croatia’s capital on Saturday, accusing the ruling center-right party of corruption and demanding that this year’s parliamentary election be held as soon as possible. The gathering in Zagreb was organized by 11 center and left-leaning opposition parties, with political tensions in the European Union member nation rising. Croatia is set to …

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Algeria’s black market for foreign currency underlines its economic woes

ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — In a square near the center of Algiers, currency traders carry wads of euros, pounds and dollars, hoping to exchange them to those worried about the plummeting value of the Algerian dinar. This black market for foreign currencies is among the signs of the economic woes plaguing Algeria. The state, reluctant to allow the exchange rate …

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New Mexico State visits Western Kentucky after McHenry’s 25-point game

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Francis Marion’s Taylor sets NCAA single-game record with 44 rebounds

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — Francis Marion center Lauryn Taylor set the NCAA record for all divisions with 44 rebounds in the Patriots’ 85-62 win over North Greenville on …

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Vermont takes on Maine following Deloney’s 28-point performance

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