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By Lindsey Bahr, The Associated Press In the days and months following the Sept. 11 attacks, a small U.S. Special Forces unit led an offensive against the Taliban and Al Qaeda in Afghanistan. They worked in harsh conditions alongside a local warlord and his men, an uneasy alliance at best, and, even with all the technology and money of the U.S. military, executed the successful mission largely on horseback. The operation — Task Force Dagger — was classified for years and explored later in Doug Stanton’s 2009 book “Horse Soldiers: The Extraordinary Story of a Band of U.S. Soldiers who Rode to Victory in Afghanistan.” It provides the basis for “12 Strong,” a long-in-the-works adaptation from producer Jerry Bruckheimer (“Black Hawk Down”) and director Nicolai Fuglsig, a Danish photojournalist who has shot the War in Kosovo, a Levi’s short film, and a Coca-Cola spot in his eclectic career. Films about U.S. military operations in … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Hemsworth leads a solid wartime film in “12 Strong”

With Arizona’s season officially in the rear view mirror, it’s time to look ahead to what is shaping up to be one of the most challenging offseasons for the program in recent memory. Here’s a rundown of some of the biggest questions and topics facing Arizona men’s basketball going into next season. Does Miller return as coach? All signs point towards head coach Sean Miller returning to Arizona next season. Despite the ongoing FBI investigation, the university has backed Miller at multiple junctures throughout the year. If UA President Dr. Robert Robbins and athletic director Dave Heeke wanted to move on from Miller, it would have made sense to wipe the slate in the wake of the ESPN report back in February. Miller could choose to leave on his own for the Pitt job that is currently open, but it doesn’t seem likely after Miller said he is not a candidate for the job.  Recruits and transfers Arizona currently has zero recruits committed for next season, … [Read more...] about Key storylines to watch for during challenging men’s basketball offseason

LAFAYETTE, CA — Two Solano County men have been arrested in connection with home-invasion robberies that occurred Oct. 31 and Nov. 26 in Lafayette, the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday. Multiple people detained were Thursday morning when law enforcement personnel with the Fairfield Police Department SWAT team and Lafayette Police Department served arrest and search warrants at a residence on the 500 block of Pacific Avenue in Fairfield, Contra Costa County Sheriff's Spokesman Jimmy Lee said in a news release. Joseph Wells, 22, and Adama Diop, 20, both residents of Fairfield, were among those detained Thursday morning; the pair was ultimately placed under arrest on suspicion of their involvement in the two Lafayette home-invasion robberies. "Since the home invasion robbery on Oct. 31, Lafayette police investigators, assisted by the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff Investigation Division, have worked continuously on this case," Lee said. In addition … [Read more...] about 2 Solano County Men Accused In Lafayette Home-Invasion Robberies

Arizona men’s basketball has started its 2019-20 season undefeated, going 9-0 in the first month of the season. The squad has had a similar start as last year’s team, who also began the year 6-0, and the 2017-18 team that went 5-1 in its first six contests. The resemblance between the past teams can make this season’s performance feel not unusual for Arizona basketball. However, this year’s team has displayed several key factors that the previous teams lacked. Here’s why this year’s men’s basketball team is capable of escaping the dark postseason cloud that has hovered over the Wildcats in the last decade. Defense: One of the many things that separates this team from the bunch is its ability to play high-level defense. It’s a quality that Head Coach Sean Miller stresses in his team every year but is not often executed to his liking. This year’s team is much different compared to Arizona team that ranked No. 91 in defensive … [Read more...] about Why the 2019-20 Arizona men’s basketball team is better than previous years

Director: Sun AoqianWith: Yu Kunjie, Rebecca Li, Sun Xinfu, Lan Hui, Dai JunRunning time: Running time: 106 MIN. Director: Sun Aoqian With: Yu Kunjie, Rebecca Li, Sun Xinfu, Lan Hui, Dai Jun Running time: Running time: 106 MIN. Photo: Macao Film Festival Photo: Macao Film Festival Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Director: Sun AoqianWith: Yu Kunjie, Rebecca Li, Sun Xinfu, Lan Hui, Dai JunRunning time: Running time: 106 MIN. Director: Sun Aoqian With: Yu Kunjie, Rebecca Li, Sun Xinfu, Lan Hui, Dai Jun Running time: Running time: 106 MIN. Photo: Macao Film Festival Macao Film Review: ‘Over the Sea’ 1  /  1 Back to Gallery The beginning is a fairy tale, or a nursery rhyme. A woman … [Read more...] about Macao Film Review: ‘Over the Sea’