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March 1, 2024 • By The Associated Press

UMKC knocks off Denver 84-69

DENVER (AP) — Jamar Brown scored 19 points as UMKC beat Denver 84-69 on Thursday night. Brown had 11 rebounds…

March 1, 2024 • By SAM MEDNICK — Associated Press

As Congo seeks to expand drilling, some communities worry pollution will worsen

MOANDA, Congo (AP) — The oil drills that loom down the road from Adore Ngaka’s home remind him daily of…

March 1, 2024 • By PAT GRAHAM — AP Sports Writer

Suspended Heat big man Thomas Bryant receives championship ring from Nuggets, then leaves arena

DENVER (AP) — Suspended Miami Heat center Thomas Bryant received a group hug from his former Denver teammates and a…

March 1, 2024 • By FARNOUSH AMIRI and LISA MASCARO — Associated Press

Takeaways from Hunter Biden’s combative deposition with Republican lawmakers

WASHINGTON (AP) — The transcript of the congressional deposition of Hunter Biden was released late Thursday, providing a full view…

New Zealand tour operators told to pay $7.8 million in fines and reparations over volcanic eruption

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Tour booking agents and managers of a New Zealand island where a volcanic eruption killed…

March 1, 2024

March 1, 2024 • By KATE BRUMBACK — Associated Press

Texts show prosecutor’s ex-law partner gave info for effort to remove Fani Willis from election case

ATLANTA (AP) — Attorneys for Donald Trump and other defendants in the Georgia election interference case hoped that lawyer Terrence…

March 1, 2024 • By DOUG FEINBERG — AP Basketball Writer

South Carolina, Ohio State, Stanford and UCLA top seeds in second women’s NCAA Tournament reveal

South Carolina, Ohio State, Stanford and UCLA would be the No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament if it began…

February 29, 2024 • By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and ERIC TUCKER — Associated Press

Judge holds veteran journalist Catherine Herridge in civil contempt for refusing to divulge source

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge held veteran investigative reporter Catherine Herridge in civil contempt on Thursday for refusing to…

A court worker serving an eviction notice and an officer were fatally shot in Missouri, police say

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (AP) — A court worker serving an eviction notice and an officer were fatally shot in Missouri, police…

February 29, 2024 • By ROB GILLIES and CHARMAINE NORONHA — Associated Press

Former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, who forged closer ties with US, has died at 84

TORONTO (AP) — Former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, who forged close ties with two Republican U.S. presidents through a…

Former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney has died at the age 84, his daughter says in a social media post

TORONTO (AP) — Former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney has died at the age 84, his daughter says in a…

February 29, 2024 • By MARCIA DUNN — AP Aerospace Writer

First US moon lander in half a century stops working a week after tipping over at touchdown

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The first U.S. spacecraft to land on the moon since the Apollo astronauts fell silent…

February 29, 2024 • By ARNIE STAPLETON — AP Pro Football Writer

Broncos’ Browning headlines new investment platform for fans to buy stock in their favorite players

DENVER (AP) — A new investment platform that allows fans to buy and sell shares in the future on-the-field earnings…

February 29, 2024 • By EVENS SANON and DÁNICA COTO — Associated Press

Gunfire paralyzes Haiti as powerful gang leader says he will try to detain police chief, ministers

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Heavy gunfire paralyzed Haiti’s capital Thursday, and at least four police officers were slain, as a…

February 29, 2024 • By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER — Associated Press

Pentagon leak suspect Jack Teixeira expected to plead guilty in federal case

BOSTON (AP) — Jack Teixeira, the Massachusetts Air National Guard member accused of leaking highly classified military documents on a…

TTEC: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. (AP) — GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. (AP) — TTEC Holdings Inc. (TTEC) on Thursday reported a loss of…

Fire at shopping mall in Bangladesh’s capital kills at least 43 people

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — A fire at a six-story shopping mall in the Bangladeshi capital overnight killed at least 43…

Bangladesh health minister says at least 43 people killed in a fire at a six-story commercial complex in Dhaka

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh health minister says at least 43 people killed in a fire at a six-story commercial…

Grains mostly higher, Livestock mixed

Wheat for Mar. gained 6.50 cents at $5.7750 a bushel; Mar. corn was up 2.50 cents at $4.1575 a bushel,…

February 29, 2024 • By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH — Associated Press

Court worker serving an eviction notice and an officer were fatally shot in Missouri, police say

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (AP) — A court employee and a police officer were fatally shot Thursday after the court process server…

Authorities say two police officers have been shot and wounded in Independence, Missouri; their conditions are not known

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (AP) — Authorities say two police officers have been shot and wounded in Independence, Missouri; their conditions are…

February 29, 2024 • By JOSHUA GOODMAN and JIM MUSTIAN — Associated Press

Career US diplomat abruptly admits to spying for communist Cuba for decades

MIAMI (AP) — A former career U.S. diplomat told a federal judge Thursday he will plead guilty to charges of…

Former career American diplomat to plead guilty to charges he served as a secret agent for communist Cuba for decades.

MIAMI (AP) — Former career American diplomat to plead guilty to charges he served as a secret agent for communist…