The St. Thomas men’s hockey team beat Ferris State on Saturday night with a score of 7-1. The women’s hockey team fell to Minnesota State, as Minnesota had 50 shots on goal. The women’s basketball team lost to Western Illinois on Saturday, with a final score of 82-78. Ethan Westermann has today’s Sports in :60.
The death toll from a mining tragedy last week has risen to 13 people. The Biden administration sent Congress an urgent warning about the need to approve tens of billions of dollars in military and economic assistance to Ukraine. Derek Chauvin was stabbed 22 times in prison. AP Wire Editor Grace Sutton has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas women’s basketball loses to Iowa State, St. Thomas men’s hockey goaltender Aaron Trotter earns the CCHA’s goaltender of the month, and St. Thomas men’s basketball prepares to face off against Western Michigan. Photographer Mason Gugino has today’s sports in :60.
Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor dies at 93, Israel resumes airstrikes on Gaza, and six Black attorneys general speak with the AP on topical issues. Reporter Sabrina Thompson has today’s News in :90.
Junior guard Jade Hill’s 11 points couldn’t overcome reigning Big 12 champions Iowa State’s 85-44 beatdown in a non-conference game on Nov. 29 at Schoenecker Arena. Adam Mueller has the story.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba insisted on Wednesday that NATO allies are showing no sign of war fatigue and remain committed to helping Ukraine defend itself against Russia and take back occupied territory.
International mediators appeared to make progress Wednesday on extending the truce in Gaza. Mexico’s president said Wednesday that two of four news photographers who were shot Tuesday are in serious condition. Astronomers have discovered a rare in-sync solar system with six planets. Chief Studio Producer Abby Madsen has today’s News in :90.
In a major breakthrough, India’s Transportation Minister, Nitin Gadkari, announced the successful rescue of all 41 construction workers trapped in the Silkyara Tunnel after 17 days. Meanwhile, Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend their cease-fire, potentially leading to further exchanges of hostages. In the U.S., Hunter Biden has defiantly offered to testify publicly before Congress in response to a Republican subpoena, adding a new layer of complexity to the ongoing special counsel probe amidst President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign.
The social media app Fizz has gained popularity with St. Thomas students over the past year, promising anonymity for all users, granted they provide a St. Thomas institutional email address. Sydney Dorsey has the story.
Israel and Hamas agreed to extend their cease-fire for two more days past Monday, raising the prospect of a longer halt to their deadliest war and further exchanges of militant-held hostages for Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.
The St. Thomas Men’s basketball team lost to Green Bay on Saturday 64-51. The men’s hockey team lost to Lake Superior after 5 straight wins. Women’s basketball will be hosting the first official power five matchup on Wednesday. Chief Studio Producer Abby Madsen has today’s Sports in :60.
Jason J. Eaton was arrested on Sunday, after his attempted murder of three college students of Palestinian descent. He appeared in court on Monday, speaking only to confirm his identity. Israel and Hamas agreed to extend their cease-fire for two more days. Chief Studio Producer Abby Madsen has today’s News in :90.
Senior Content-Managing Editor Anya Capistrant-Kinney gives her review of the Children Theatre Company’s production of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical.”
Academic scores and student engagement have been on a decline since COVID-19 brought changes to education, and first-year St. Thomas students are facing unprecedented academic challenges. Sabrina Thompson has the story.
Negotiations between Hamas and Israel are likely to reach terms, Taylor Swift’s tour in Rio ends and Thanksgiving travel records are expected to be broken this week. Jensen Richard has today’s News in :90.
