Oklahoma State (4-1) will play in the fifth-place game on Sunday, while Miami (3-2) will try to avoid going winless in the tournament. Oklahoma State led 43-27 at halftime after making 8 of 15 from 3-point range, while Miami was just 8 of 27 overall. Four different Cowboys made a 3-pointer in the first half, with Brandon Newman making three. Thompson banked in a shot early in the second half to give Oklahoma State a 20-point lead at 49-29. Miami, which opened the game by missing 7 of 8 shots, went 1 for 8 from the field to begin the second half. Miami trailed by double figures the entire second half until Matthew Cleveland made a difficult shot in the lane while being fouled. He made the free throw to pull the Hurricanes within 75-67 with 49 seconds left. Arturo Dean restored a double-digit lead by making two free throws at 43.8. Thompson reached the 1,000 career points with the Cowboys on a shot in the lane with 13:01 left in the second half to give Oklahoma State a 55-38 lead. Nijel Pack scored 20 points and Brandon Johnson had 12 points and 10 rebounds for Miami. Cleveland finished with 11 points, and Lynn Kidd and Paul Djobet each had 10. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketballGeorgia QB Carson Beck has shoulder surgery, out for CFPDigital Ally, Inc. Receives Notification of Deficiency from Nasdaq Related to Delayed Filing of Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

Look good, feel better! Experts reveal 10 ways to have a major glow up in the new year By PANDORA AMORATIS FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 17:41 EST, 24 December 2024 | Updated: 18:13 EST, 24 December 2024 e-mail View comments The new year symbolizes fresh beginnings. It's a time of reflection on the past year's wins and loses and provides a clear marker for setting goals moving forward. The transition into a new year often brings a sense of energy for self-care, making it an ideal time to commit to better habits. Better habits can lead to noticeable improvements both in your internal state and external appearance. The key, however, is choosing habits that align with your lifestyle, or you'll abandon them by February! Do you desire a glow up? Daily Mail chats with experts in fashion, beauty, and health on easy ways to reinvent your look, refresh your style, and embrace a version of yourself that reflects your evolving personality and goals. Here's to looking good and feeling better in 2025! Boost your mood in the new year by incorporating feel-good colors into your wardrobe Use color to your advantage Studies have shown that the colors you wear can significantly impact your mood and how others perceive you. 'Color is a powerful communication tool and influences how people will respond to you,' shared image consultant Kasia Michaels. 'If you want to come across as mysterious and maybe not as easily approachable, wear black. 'But if you're planning on being flirty and playful, you should opt for pink shades.' Taylor swift recently attended a Chiefs vs. Texans game in a red Charlotte Simone coat lined with faux fur. The energy boosting shade is said to improve confidence and increase heart rate. Leopard prints can also boost your mood by making you feel more confident, empowered, and sexy. Not to mention, the animal print is super on trend! Niri shearling leather jacket by L'Agence, now $1,750; lagence.com Kyle handbag by Hammitt, $425; hammitt.com Alexa pants by SAFIYAA, now $348; net-a-porter.com Ballet flats by Alaia, $1,250; net-a-porter.com RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next New Year, New Adventures: Escape the ordinary and plan the... Sponsored Nail it this year: From color to shape, the top nail trends... Share this article Share 'Bringing the length up a bit and adding texture to the cut is going to allow for bouncier and motion to all haircuts for 2025,' says Nick Stenson, founder of Nick Stenson Beauty Try a new hairstyle 'Everyone has been sporting long hair for the last few years,' says Nick Stenson, founder of Nick Stenson Beauty. 'In 2025 that’s about to change. Bringing the length up a bit and adding texture to the cut is going to allow for bouncier and motion to all haircuts for 2025.' In October, Selena Gomez attended the Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles with a fresh, new haircut. The newly engaged star has since cut her tresses a little shorter - she's the ultimate trailblazer. Opt for a warmer locks 'It's the year of embracing warmth in all hair colors, especially blondes,' shares Nick. 'We are going to see more golden blondes and even some soft flickers of copper to change up the cool blonde tones we have been seeing for years.' Warm colors add a healthy-looking glow to your look. Just work with your colorist to find a shade that complements your skin tone. Snip, snip hooray! 'Bobs are a classic haircut that just won't go out of style,' reveals Nick. 'Taking a note from the decade's past, we are going to see a variety of bob shapes including some with baby bangs to add a youthful look.' 'It's the year of embracing warmth in all hair colors, especially blondes,' shares Nick. 'We are going to see more golden blondes and even some soft flickers of copper to change up the cool blonde tones we have been seeing for years' Shimmer and shine Matte makeup is so last year! 'Shimmer is a huge 2025 trend and I couldn’t be happier about it,' says Daniel Chinchilla Too Faced Global Celebrity Makeup Artist. 'It was all over the runways and social media as well. Oh and most importantly, Beyonce! 'We’re having fun with makeup again and I can’t think of an easier way to quickly amplify your eye look - anybody can do it! 'What I love about the shimmer trend is that you can apply a soft, subtle amount or really pack it on for a full glam look.' The artist recommends Too Faced's Disco Crush shadows. 'A little goes a long way - simply tap it onto your eyelids with your finger,' he instructs. They come in six shades and Daniel also uses them as a highlighter on the cheekbones and collar bone. 'Shimmer is a huge 2025 trend and I couldn’t be happier about it,' says Daniel Chinchilla Too Faced Global Celebrity Makeup Artist Left: Too Faced Disco Crush High Shine Glitter Eye + Face Sparkle, $30; sephora.com . Too Faced You're a Gem eye makeup set, now $24; sephora.com Take cool showers 'During fall/winter months you have to deal with extremes ,' said New York-based dermatologist Diane Madfes. 'The skin has to fluctuate to different environments, including the temperature changes going from indoors to out.' To adapt to all the elements, the leading dermatologist reveals simple changes you can make to your daily routine, starting with your shower's water temperature. 'During the winter, I recommend tepid water temperatures and shorter showers/baths, said Dr. Madfes who sees patients in Manhattan, Connecticut and Florida. Despite how good they feel on a cold day, hot showers remove protective oils from the skin, and increases moisture loss and skin irritation. Cold water promotes blood circulation, removes toxins from the body and tightens the pores making you look renewed and refreshed. While bathing, the sought after celebrity-dermatologist suggests using a moisturizing body wash that will soothe dry, sensitive skin.' Protect your skin 'You want to have less transepidermal water loss, meaning you want to have less of the moisture in your skin being drawn out,' said Dr. Madfes, board-certified dermatologist specializing in dermatology and dermatologic surgery. 'A slightly thicker moisturizer is needed to improve our skin barrier against the elements. Look for products containing a high concentration of hyaluronic acid, copper peptides and glycerin.' While many are under the misconception that sunblock is only needed during the summertime, the expert reminds us that the sun's rays are actually closer in the winter. Dr. Madfes recommends wearing an SPF 15, and an SPF 30 if you are going to be outside. 'Sunblocks also protect against infrared, so it's very important to wear it every day.' Left: Volume Backpack Bundle by Nick Stenson, $99; nickstensonbeauty.com . Right: Elta MD UV lotion, $46; madfesderm.com Tone your tummy Getting fit is one of the most common New Year's resolutions, but you don't actually have to physically go to a gym to get the job done. Co-owners of The Oleon House, Carlos Leon and Menna Olvera, reveal the best diet and exercise for abs. 'The first step to remember is that abs start in the kitchen,' said Carlos. The celebrity trainer and father to Lourdes Leon continued: 'Stay away from sugar, sodium and processed foods.' 'For exercises: do 3 sets of 10-12 dynamic planks with taps and 3 sets of 10-12 plank kick-ups everyday until goal is achieved.' Menna Olvera adds, 'Stay away from red wine and brown alcohol and I suggest you do downward dog to plank and hold for 30 seconds and repeat 4 times.' Express gratitude 'When it comes to upgrading your lifestyle, it should include some sense of wellness or well-being practice,' shared Menna, a health coach & integrated yoga teacher. The expert recommends starting simple: 1) Be specific about why it is you want to incorporate wellness into your lifestyle. 2) Choose 3 wellness activities or practices that really vibe with you, then review your daily, weekly, monthly schedule and decide where it can fit in. 3) Commit to it and see it through. If you are looking for long term change then stay the course. There will be peaks and valleys so if you know “why” you’re doing it you will find the fire to keep going. Menna suggests expressing gratitude. 'Gratitude is the act of appreciation for what you have. When gratitude is expressed, it elevates a connection to wellness,' explained the Oleon House co-founder. The expert suggests writing down five things to be grateful for once a week for a month and noticing what changes occur in your life. Meditate regularly 'The act of slowing down and becoming familiar with yourself improves relaxation, regulates your breath and heart rate, and enhances the flow of constructive thoughts and positive emotions,' shared Menna who is certified in yoga, prenatal yoga, Urban Zen Integrative Therapy, Theta Healing, and Functional Medicine Health Coaching. 'Sit in a chair or lay down and place a pillow under your knees. 'For 3-5 minutes close your eyes and bring your attention to your breath. Follow the breath and notice the mind begin to slow down as the breath and heart rate slow down. 'They work coherently as one. Decide how many days a week you can commit to this then write in your calendar and practice it for 30 days.' Taylor Swift Los Angeles Selena Gomez Share or comment on this article: Look good, feel better! Experts reveal 10 ways to have a major glow up in the new year e-mail Add comment

NEW DELHI: Emphasising on the use of technology in implementation of the new criminal laws, Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said it should enable generation of alerts for all criminal cases at pre-defined stages and timelines - right from registration to disposal - for the benefit of victims and complainants. Chairing a review meeting on implementation of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita , Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam with National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) brass, Shah suggested alerts for investigation officers and senior officers as per pre-defined timelines, so as to expedite the probe process. The review meet - attended by senior officials of home ministry, NCRB and National Informatics Centre - took stock of the implementation of integration of various software and databases pertaining to investigation, prosecution, forensics and courts at all-India level. These include the crime and criminal tracking network and systems (CCTNS), national automated fingerprint identification system, prisons, courts, prosecution and forensics with the Interoperable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) 2.0. Shah directed NCRB to facilitate complete implementation of new criminal laws in ICJS 2.0, besides emphasising on usage of apps like eSakshya, Nyaya Shruti, eSign and eSummons in every state and UT. In a separate meeting on Tuesday, Shah also reviewed the implementation of new criminal laws in Uttarakhand, with the state chief secretary and DGP, in the presence of CM Pushkar Singh Dhami. Asking Dhami to fully implement the laws - which he said are becoming "protectors of civil rights" and the basis of "ease of justice" - as soon as possible, he emphasised on the need to fill the gaps in technology and other areas for their 100% rollout. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , Location Guesser and Mini Crossword . Spread love this holiday season with these Christmas wishes , messages , and quotes .It's holiday season at the Jesser household, where great-grandmother Elizabeth Mackenzie is set to celebrate her 100 Christmas, but her favourite dessert might not be on the menu. or signup to continue reading She prefers plum puddings, but apparently the family is taking pavlovas to their cousin's house on . "I haven't seen some of the relatives - not that they'd be as old as me," Ms Mackenzie said. The centenarian has been doing a tour of Bendigo following her 100 birthday on December 7, revisiting her birthplace and the cemeteries where her parents and grandparents are buried. She had been staying with her daughter in Kennington when she spoke with the on Christmas Eve, a few weeks after the birthday celebration at the Queens Arms in Quarry Hill. The historic hotel is only a few streets away from Reginald Street, where Ms Mackenzie was born in 1924. Her father was Archibald Drummond, who worked for the Tarax soft drink company before he started a service station in Kangaroo Flat. Mr Drummond was reportedly well-known in the area; he was the president of the local bowling club and founded the Kangaroo Flat Golf Club. He also was known as a charity worker and helped organise the annual , which has featured an imperial dragon in the parade since 1892. "I used to be terrified of the Easter fair where the Chinese, all of a sudden, started letting the crackers off on the dragon," Ms Mackenzie said. Following her father's death when she was seven, Ms Mackenzie went to live with her grandparents in Barkers Creek, living opposite the train line. The 100-year-old still remembers the train driver, on his way from Melbourne, once threw a birthday parcel out of the window into her mother's waiting arms. "Little things like that are never erased from your mind," she said. She later moved back to Kangaroo Flat and attended the local primary school before going to Bendigo High School. Against her mother's wishes, Ms Mackenzie enlisted for the Australian Army after she turned 18, and came to use her typing skills as part of the clandestine Z Special Unit. This reconnaissance and guerilla warfare unit operated behind Japanese lines, and is best known for its raids on Japanese shipping in Singapore Harbour. However, Ms Mackenzie largely worked at 'Airlie', a double-storey mansion in South Yarra where the operatives would visit her on the ground floor to get their orders. During her initial interview Ms Mackenzie was told that "whatever you hear and see in this room does not go out the door - can you remember that?" "And that's where I was - in the most secret unit in Australian World War II," she said. At the time, Ms Mackenzie was not aware of her job's significance. It was in this job she met her husband, Gilbert Mackenzie, who was an operative that helped organise a mock raid on Townsville Harbour in 1943. "This operative came in through the door and I thought, 'he's nice'," she said. "I thought I'll have a look at his file." Ms Mackenzie was later discharged at the historic Bendigo mansion Fortuna Villa. After the war she returned to work at solicitors' firm on View Street, where she had previously worked prior to enlisting. Today Ms Mackenzie still lives by herself, receiving home assistance at her unit in Doncaster. Ms Mackenzie attributes her longevity to her love for bike-riding in her earlier years. When she was a teenager she would ride a green Buckland bike from Kangaroo Flat to a business college in the city where she learnt to be a typist. "I rode my bike thousands of kilometres back in those days and that's where I got my strength," she said. "Don't just have a walk - get a bike and that will get you to 100." 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Netflix Stock Gets Price-Target Hikes As Shares Surge To Record HeightsFundamental Global Inc. Declares Cash Dividend on Its 8.00% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A24X National Exchange Plans to be the First Exchange to Offer U.S. Equities Trading 23 Hours-Per-Day on Weekdays STAMFORD, Conn. , Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 24 Exchange announced today that it has received approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to operate 24X National Exchange as the first national securities exchange in the U.S. that allows trading of U.S. securities 23 hours each workday. The extended hour trading is subject to Equity Data Plans making changes that would facilitate overnight trading hours and 24X National Exchange making an additional rule filing with the SEC confirming the changes and the Exchange's ability to comply with the Securities Exchange Act. 24X National Exchange will be subject to the SEC's ongoing regulatory oversight and full range of investor protections. The new Exchange will enable retail and institutional customers anywhere in the world to trade in U.S. equities via broker-dealers who are approved members of 24X National Exchange. 24X National Exchange will be launched in two stages. A first stage will open in the second half of 2025, with the Exchange operating from 4:00AM ET to 7:00PM ET on weekdays. The second stage, which will launch once the conditions noted above are met, will offer trading in U.S. equities from 8:00PM ET on Sunday through 7:00PM ET on Friday . A one-hour operational pause will occur during each trading day to accommodate routine software upgrades and functionality testing. 24 Exchange CEO and Founder Dmitri Galinov said: "The SEC's approval of our new exchange is a thrilling development that the 24X Team has been working toward for many years. Traders are most at-risk when the market is closed in their geographic location. 24X National Exchange will seek to alleviate this problem by facilitating around-the-clock U.S. equities trading for broker-dealers and their institutional and retail customers." As the first national securities exchange approved by the SEC to operate 23 hours each weekday, subject to the conditions noted above, 24X National Exchange will initially focus on capturing the expanding demand in the APAC region for overnight liquidity in U.S. equities. The 24X National Exchange will run on a proven, state-of-the-art technology platform provided by MEMX Technologies. The new Exchange's executive team will place a high priority on enhancing client experience through continuous technology innovations and improvements. "With this historic SEC approval in place, we will build and operate a customer-driven Exchange that can rapidly align with market demands and adapt quickly to client feedback," Galinov added. "We look forward to bringing a superior trading experience to global customers. 24X National Exchange will deliver the cost efficiency, speed, resilience, and adaptability that the company's financial institutional customers have long come to expect." 24X National Exchange will close on U.S. market holidays, similar to the schedules maintained by the NYSE and Nasdaq. 24 Exchange through 24X Bermuda Limited, an affiliate of 24X National Exchange, will continue to offer FX NDFs, Swaps and Spot trading to institutional clients. Since its launch in 2019, 24 Exchange's multi-asset offering through a single trading interface has enabled clients to access increased liquidity at lower cost. About 24 Exchange 24 Exchange allows market participants to seamlessly exchange their exposures at the lowest possible cost. 24 Exchange's mission is to enable members to initiate the most cost-effective trades across a growing range of asset classes, 24 hours a day. 24 Exchange lowers the cost of exchanging assets in the global markets while delivering creative and unique workflows catered to each asset class. More information is available at https://24exchange.com/ . Media Contact: Eric Andrus , KARV 24Xmedia@karv.global Phone: +1 (212) 333-0275 View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/24-exchange-receives-sec-approval-of-its-new-national-securities-exchange-24x-national-exchange-302317878.html SOURCE 24 Exchange

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Pune: On a bustling street, a massive garland hangs from a crane as hundreds of party workers await their leader's arrival. When he finally appears, the crowd showers him with flowerss and smaller garlands, while the 20ft tribute becomes a colourful centerpiece of the celebration. Kaluram Thorat, the creator of the jhendu-sevanti-gulab masterpiece, is proud. "It takes an entire day to craft these garlands. From the design of the garland to the choice of colors and flowers, every detail is the result of our collective creativity. I have orders from two parties for 25ft garlands after the election result is out," said Thorat, a farmer and an artisan based in Alandi. Each garland is made by combining 5-6ft garlands into a 20ft creation. It requires four to five people to lift. Once completed, the garlands are transported to rallies in tempos, added florist Rahul Tamhane. This year, elections coincided with the wedding season, keeping florists, flower farmers and artisans on their toes. Amol Sarpale, who is in the flower business, said five years ago, elections were not such a grand affair. "We use 200kg marigold, chrysanthemum, and Ashoka leaves. Each garland is around Rs30,000-Rs35,000. It takes five hours to craft the final product," he said. Sarpale's team made five such garlands for leaders like Bhor's Congress candidate Sangram Thopte and BJP's Pune candidate Hemant Rasne and others. Once the rally ends, Sarpale's team collects and disposes of the flowers. Congress state vice-president Mohan Joshi said nearly 100 large garlands were crafted across the district this year for various parties. "New ideas spread quickly through social media. One popular trend is ‘phulancha varshav' (raining of flowers)," he said. MNS general secretary Ajay Shinde said, "The trend of large garlands has given a boost to the market and benefitted farmers. Social media helps promote it," he said. BJP city president Dheeraj Ghate said citizens welcome candidates with garlands, rangoli, and ‘pushpa vrushti' (showering of flowers). Prashant Kade, a wholesaler in Market Yard, said he had sold over 30,000kg flowers. Dadasaheb Kade, head of the flower section in Gultekdi Market Yard, said there is a slight increase in sales, between 10-15%, during the election period. "Each big garland requires about 150-200 kg of cut flowers like marigold, chrysanthemum and roses. Flowers are also used for stage decorations, bouquets and for showering candidates. But these are only for big politicians. Wholesalers sell flowers to the rally organisers and they place orders either for garlands or to shower them. These flowers are taken in trucks," he added.Americans are more optimistic about 2025 than they were about 2024 — in large part because of President-elect Donald Trump, according to new polling. In a December CBS News/YouGov poll, 57% of respondents said that, when looking ahead to 2025, they feel more hopeful than discouraged . Meanwhile, 23% said they feel more discouraged, and 20% said they feel both equally. In contrast, a poll taken during December 2023 found that 47% of respondents were hopeful about 2024 — marking a 10-point difference. An additional 22% said they were discouraged, and 31% said they felt both equally. The latest poll — fielded between Dec. 18-20 with a sample of 2,244 adults — asked the hopeful respondents what makes them feel mostly optimistic about the new year. It provided them with seven options. Sixty percent said “Trump becoming president” made them feel mostly hopeful, making it the most popular choice. Following that, 55% said family and personal relationships, 51% said personal finances and opportunities, and 51% said the U.S. economy, according to the poll, which has a margin of error of 2.4 percentage points. Slightly less than half, 47%, said personal health, 34% said American politics generally and 33% said “the state of the world.” The poll, using the same seven choices, then asked the discouraged respondents what makes them feel mostly pessimistic about 2025. The vast majority, 85%, said Trump becoming president made them mostly disheartened, again making it the most popular choice. Meanwhile, 74% said American politics generally, 71% said the state of the world and 58% said the American economy. Less than half, 46%, said personal finances and opportunities, while 28% said personal health, and 17% said family and personal relationships. The responses were largely skewed based on partisan affiliation, with 85% of Republicans saying they feel hopeful and 38% of Democrats saying the same. ©2024 The Charlotte Observer. Visit charlotteobserver.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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Actor Nayanthara, who is known for her documentary Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairytale, has a special post for India's star shuttler PV Sindhu. The Test actress, took to her social media page to pen a sweet message for PV Sindhu on her wedding with Venkata Datta Sai. Nayanthara pens special message for PV Sindhu Taking to her Instagram profile, Nayanthara posted "Wishing u both a lifetime of happiness Sending lots of love n blessings" The words were accompanied by two images from PV Sindhu's wedding which took place on December 22. PV Sindhu And Nayanthara's Forbes Connect In 2018, Lady Superstar Nayanthara made it to the Forbes India Celebrity 100, and became the only female actor to have made it to the list from the South Indian film industry. She beat legendary actor Kamal Haasan and Game Changer star Ram Charan to cement her position on the list. Nayanthara featured at number 69, with her total earnings at Rs 15.17 crores. Forbes India Celebrity 100 ranks the highest-earning Indian celebrities. Badminton star PV Sindhu stood at 20, making her the youngest celebrity from South India to make it to the Top 20. Two successful women and their love for each other warms our hearts. About Nayanthara's upcoming films Nayanthara, who last played the lead role in Annapoorani, will next be seen in Test, with Madhavan, Meera Jasmine, and Siddharth. The pretty diva's upcoming projects also include Mookuthi Amman 2 with director Sundar C, the sequel to her 2020 feature with actor-director RJ Balaji. She will also be seen in Yash's Toxic, and Nivin Pauly's Dear Students. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Tamil, Entertainment News and around the world.

3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Long Term5 Best Smartphones Under Rs 20000 With AMOLED DisplayThe AP Top 25 men’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 . CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Bryce Thompson scored 17 points, Marchelus Avery had 15 points and eight rebounds, and Oklahoma State beat Miami 80-74 on Friday in the consolation bracket of the Charleston Classic. Oklahoma State (4-1) will play in the fifth-place game on Sunday, while Miami (3-2) will try to avoid going winless in the tournament. Oklahoma State led 43-27 at halftime after making 8 of 15 from 3-point range, while Miami was just 8 of 27 overall. Four different Cowboys made a 3-pointer in the first half, with Brandon Newman making three. Thompson banked in a shot early in the second half to give Oklahoma State a 20-point lead at 49-29. Miami, which opened the game by missing 7 of 8 shots, went 1 for 8 from the field to begin the second half. Miami trailed by double figures the entire second half until Matthew Cleveland made a difficult shot in the lane while being fouled. He made the free throw to pull the Hurricanes within 75-67 with 49 seconds left. Arturo Dean restored a double-digit lead by making two free throws at 43.8. Thompson reached the 1,000 career points with the Cowboys on a shot in the lane with 13:01 left in the second half to give Oklahoma State a 55-38 lead. RELATED COVERAGE Thiero, Fland lead No. 20 Arkansas past Little Rock 79-67 Williams, Gary score 16 each and Nebraska shuts down Kalkbrenner in 74-63 win over No. 14 Creighton Tugler has 17 off the bench in No. 7 Houston’s 80-44 win over Hofstra Nijel Pack scored 20 points and Brandon Johnson had 12 points and 10 rebounds for Miami. Cleveland finished with 11 points, and Lynn Kidd and Paul Djobet each had 10. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketballGhana’s Operation Recover All Loot Targets High-Profile Corruption Cases

By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump promised on Tuesday to “vigorously pursue” capital punishment after President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of most people on federal death row partly to stop Trump from pushing forward their executions. Trump criticized Biden’s decision on Monday to change the sentences of 37 of the 40 condemned people to life in prison without parole, arguing that it was senseless and insulted the families of their victims. Biden said converting their punishments to life imprisonment was consistent with the moratorium imposed on federal executions in cases other than terrorism and hate-motivated mass murder. “Joe Biden just commuted the Death Sentence on 37 of the worst killers in our Country,” he wrote on his social media site. “When you hear the acts of each, you won’t believe that he did this. Makes no sense. Relatives and friends are further devastated. They can’t believe this is happening!” Presidents historically have no involvement in dictating or recommending the punishments that federal prosecutors seek for defendants in criminal cases, though Trump has long sought more direct control over the Justice Department’s operations. The president-elect wrote that he would direct the department to pursue the death penalty “as soon as I am inaugurated,” but was vague on what specific actions he may take and said they would be in cases of “violent rapists, murderers, and monsters.” He highlighted the cases of two men who were on federal death row for slaying a woman and a girl, had admitted to killing more and had their sentences commuted by Biden. On the campaign trail, Trump often called for expanding the federal death penalty — including for those who kill police officers, those convicted of drug and human trafficking, and migrants who kill U.S. citizens. “Trump has been fairly consistent in wanting to sort of say that he thinks the death penalty is an important tool and he wants to use it,” said Douglas Berman, an expert on sentencing at Ohio State University’s law school. “But whether practically any of that can happen, either under existing law or other laws, is a heavy lift.” Berman said Trump’s statement at this point seems to be just a response to Biden’s commutation. “I’m inclined to think it’s still in sort of more the rhetoric phase. Just, ‘don’t worry. The new sheriff is coming. I like the death penalty,’” he said. Most Americans have historically supported the death penalty for people convicted of murder, according to decades of annual polling by Gallup, but support has declined over the past few decades. About half of Americans were in favor in an October poll, while roughly 7 in 10 Americans backed capital punishment for murderers in 2007. Before Biden’s commutation, there were 40 federal death row inmates compared with more than 2,000 who have been sentenced to death by states. “The reality is all of these crimes are typically handled by the states,” Berman said. A question is whether the Trump administration would try to take over some state murder cases, such as those related to drug trafficking or smuggling. He could also attempt to take cases from states that have abolished the death penalty. Berman said Trump’s statement, along with some recent actions by states, may present an effort to get the Supreme Court to reconsider a precedent that considers the death penalty disproportionate punishment for rape. “That would literally take decades to unfold. It’s not something that is going to happen overnight,” Berman said. Before one of Trump’s rallies on Aug. 20, his prepared remarks released to the media said he would announce he would ask for the death penalty for child rapists and child traffickers. But Trump never delivered the line. One of the men Trump highlighted on Tuesday was ex-Marine Jorge Avila Torrez, who was sentenced to death for killing a sailor in Virginia and later pleaded guilty to the fatal stabbing of an 8-year-old and a 9-year-old girl in a suburban Chicago park several years before. Related Articles The other man, Thomas Steven Sanders, was sentenced to death for the kidnapping and slaying of a 12-year-old girl in Louisiana, days after shooting the girl’s mother in a wildlife park in Arizona. Court records show he admitted to both killings. Some families of victims expressed anger with Biden’s decision, but the president had faced pressure from advocacy groups urging him to make it more difficult for Trump to increase the use of capital punishment for federal inmates. The ACLU and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops were some of the groups that applauded the decision. Biden left three federal inmates to face execution. They are Dylann Roof, who carried out the 2015 racist slayings of nine Black members of Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina; 2013 Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev ; and Robert Bowers, who fatally shot 11 congregants at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life Synagogue in 2018 , the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S history. Associated Press writers Jill Colvin, Michelle L. Price and Eric Tucker contributed to this report.