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Nevada county election official in charge of controversial 2022 hand-count plan resigns

TONOPAH, Nev. (AP) — Nevada county election official in charge of controversial 2022 hand-count plan resigns.

February 29, 2024

Congress approves short-term extension to avoid shutdown, buy more time for final spending agreement

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress passed another short-term spending measure Thursday that would keep one set of federal agencies operating through…

February 29, 2024 • By KEVIN FREKING — Associated Press

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The Philadelphia Phillies are scrapping $1 hot dog nights following unruly fan behavior

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — For more than a quarter-century, Phillies fans considered dollar hot dog night among the best ballpark promotions…

February 29, 2024 • By DAN GELSTON — AP Sports Writer

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Alabama lawmakers advance plan to protect IVF clinics

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Facing public pressure to get in vitro fertilization services restarted, Alabama lawmakers moved closer to approving…

February 29, 2024 • By KIM CHANDLER — Associated Press

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Hatch watch is underway at a California bald eagle nest monitored by a popular online camera feed

BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. (AP) — Hatch watch is underway in Southern California mountains. Three bald eagle chicks could emerge…

February 29, 2024

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Judge upholds decision requiring paternity test of Cowboys owner Jerry Jones

DALLAS (AP) — A judge has upheld a decision requiring Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones to take a paternity test…

February 29, 2024

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Missouri House passes property tax cut aimed at offsetting surge in vehicle values

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri residents could see a roughly $138 million tax break under legislation passed Thursday by…

February 29, 2024 • By DAVID A. LIEB — Assocaited Press

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A judge has blocked a Texas law that would allow police to arrest migrants who illegally enter the US

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A judge has blocked a Texas law that would allow police to arrest migrants who illegally…

February 29, 2024

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Wildfire scorching the Texas Panhandle becomes the largest in state history, growing to nearly 1,700 square miles

CANADIAN, Texas (AP) — Wildfire scorching the Texas Panhandle becomes the largest in state history, growing to nearly 1,700 square…

February 29, 2024

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What will win at the Oscars? AP’s film writers set their predictions

Ahead of the 96th Academy Awards on March 10, Associated Press Film Writers Jake Coyle and Lindsey Bahr share their…

February 29, 2024 • By LINDSEY BAHR and JAKE COYLE — AP Film Writers

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The Dutch government has spent $180M dealing with the downing of a Malaysia Airlines flight in 2014

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch government has spent more than 166 million euros ($180 million) dealing with the…

February 29, 2024 • By MIKE CORDER — Associated Press

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Dave Myers, TV chef known as one half of the “Hairy Bikers” duo, has died at 66

LONDON (AP) — Dave Myers, best known as one half of Britain’s adored “Hairy Bikers” TV chef duo, has died…

February 29, 2024 • By SYLVIA HUI — Associated Press

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EU says it will begin releasing billions of euros to Poland that were frozen over previous government’s anti-EU policies

BRUSSELS (AP) — EU says it will begin releasing billions of euros to Poland that were frozen over previous government’s…

February 29, 2024

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Gaza Health Ministry says 70 killed and 280 wounded in strike on Palestinians waiting for aid

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Gaza Health Ministry says 70 killed and 280 wounded in strike on Palestinians waiting for…

February 29, 2024

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Gaza Health Ministry says Palestinian death toll from Israel-Hamas war surpasses 30,000

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Gaza Health Ministry says Palestinian death toll from Israel-Hamas war surpasses 30,000.

February 29, 2024

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Russian President Vladimir Putin starts delivering his state-of-the-nation address

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin starts delivering his state-of-the-nation address.

February 29, 2024

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Palestinians say Israeli troops fired at people seeking food. Israel says scene was deadly stampede

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli troops fired on a crowd of Palestinians racing to pull food off an aid…

February 29, 2024 • By WAFAA SHURAFA, KAREEM CHEHAYEB and MELANIE LIDMAN — Associated Press

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Shohei Ohtani stuns Dodgers — and many around the world — with marriage announcement

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani stunned the Los Angeles Dodgers — and many around the world — with his…

February 29, 2024 • By DAVID BRANDT and STEPHEN WADE — AP Sports Writers

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Miami faces Denver, aims for 7th straight road win

Miami Heat (33-25, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (40-19, third in the Western Conference) Denver; Thursday, 10…

February 29, 2024 • By The Associated Press

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Blizzard warning, avalanche watch as storm packing up to 10 feet of snow moves into Sierra Nevada

RENO, Nev. (AP) — The most powerful Pacific storm of the season started barreling into the Sierra Nevada on Thursday,…

February 29, 2024 • By SCOTT SONNER AND OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ — Associated Press

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Texas battles historic wildfires as snow covers scorched land in the Panhandle

STINNETT, Texas (AP) — A dusting of snow covered a desolate landscape of scorched prairie, dead cattle and burned out…

February 29, 2024 • By SEAN MURPHY and JIM VERTUNO — Associated Press

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Lawmakers fault Defense Secretary Austin for a failure of leadership over his secret hospital stay

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin faced pointed bipartisan criticism at a congressional hearing Thursday for his failure to…

February 29, 2024 • By LOLITA C. BALDOR — Associated Press

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On the Rio Grande, 300 miles apart, Biden and Trump try to use immigration to election advantage

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) — On the banks of the same Rio Grande but 300 miles apart, President Joe Biden and…

February 29, 2024 • By SEUNG MIN KIM, JILL COLVIN and COLLEEN LONG — Associated Press

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Colorado wins 3rd straight, beats Cal 88-78 behind Simpson’s 27 points and Da Silva’s 22

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — KJ Simpson scored 27 points, Tristan da Silva added 22 and Colorado beat California 88-78 on…

February 29, 2024