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South Carolina Supreme Court rejects man’s final appeal, clearing way for firing squad execution

FILE – This undated photo provided by the South Carolina Department of Corrections shows the state's death chamber in Columbia,…

March 5, 2025

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US Rep. and former Houston mayor Sylvester Turner dies at 70

FILE – Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner speaks during a news conference about voting rights Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, in Houston.…

March 5, 2025

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Greenland’s prime minister says island isn’t for sale as Trump seeks control ‘one way or the other’

A woman walks with her dogs on a beach in Nuuk, Greenland, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)(AP Photo/Evgeniy…

March 5, 2025

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Gene Hackman’s dog was misidentified as other mysteries swirl around actor’s death

Morgan Freeman speaks about Gene Hackman with an image of Gene Hackman on the screen during the Oscars on Sunday,…

March 5, 2025

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Mysterious affliction causing endangered sawfish to spin and die resurfaces in Florida

FILE – This image provided by NOAA shows a smalltooth sawfish. (NOAA via AP, file)(NOAA via AP, file) ST. PETERSBURG,…

March 5, 2025

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The Oscars get their biggest audience in 5 years despite dominance of ‘Anora’ and other small films

Samantha Quan, front center, accepts the award for best picture for "Anora" during the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025,…

March 5, 2025

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Middle East latest: UN food agency says it has 2 weeks of supplies in Gaza

Residents of the West Bank urban refugee camp of Nur Shams evacuate their homes and carry their belongings as the…

March 5, 2025

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Novo Nordisk cuts Wegovy prices, following similar move by Zepbound-maker Eli Lilly

FILE – Donna Cooper holds up a dosage of Wegovy, a drug used for weight loss, at her home in…

March 5, 2025

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Kremlin says a 2022 Ukrainian decree bans Zelenskyy from talks with Putin

A serviceman pays his last respects to late Ukrainian soldier Vasyl Ratushnyy, 28, during the funeral ceremony in St. Michael…

March 5, 2025

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Variety is the spice that has Alex Ovechkin fast approaching Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, left, shoots the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against…

March 5, 2025

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China sticks to an economic growth target of ‘around 5%’ despite a looming trade war with US

Chinese paramilitary policemen stand guard below a giant portrait of late Chinese leader Mao Zedong hung on Tiananmen Gate in…

March 5, 2025

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Do you need fluoride treatment after a teeth cleaning? Dental experts weigh in

Alexander Daniel, DDS, left, demonstrates fluoride treatment on resident Cameron Onken, right, at the Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center, Friday, Feb.…

March 5, 2025

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LeBron James becomes first to score 50,000 combined points in NBA regular season and playoffs

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James waves to the crowd after making a 3-point basket to go over the 50,000…

March 5, 2025

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A South African play about Winnie Madikizela-Mandela explores Black women’s long wait for absent men

Thembisa Mdoda-Nxumalo, who plays on the role of Winnie, left, with Ayanda Sibisi perform during a rehearsal of a theatre…

March 5, 2025

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Israel’s cutoff of supplies to Gaza sends prices soaring as aid stockpiles dwindle

Trucks line up at the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip after Israel…

March 5, 2025

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The Mets have spent more in Steve Cohen’s 4 years than Marlins, Pirates and Rays over the past 21

FILE – New York Mets owner Steve Cohen talks to the media during spring training baseball practice, Monday, Feb. 17,…

March 5, 2025

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Army surrounds South Sudan vice president’s home as his allies are arrested

FILE – South Sudan's President Salva Kiir, right, and Vice President Riek Machar, left, attend a Holy Mass led by…

March 5, 2025

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Trump vows to press ahead on reshaping America in speech to Congress as Democrats register dissent

President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress in the House chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday,…

March 5, 2025

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Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari is having a cultural impact far beyond Formula 1

Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain gets ready during a Formula One pre-season test at the Bahrain International Circuit in…

March 5, 2025

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Trailblazing Olympic refugee boxer Cindy Ngamba set for a pro debut on all-female fight card

Olympic refugee boxer Cindy Ngamba attends boxing media workout in London, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Cindy Ngamba makes her pro…

March 5, 2025

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Colorado takes on San Jose after Lehkonen’s 2-goal showing

San Jose Sharks (17-37-9, in the Pacific Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (36-24-2, in the Central Division) Denver; Thursday, 9:30 p.m.…

March 5, 2025

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With flicks of the wrist, Rio Carnival’s drum maestros keep everyone locked in on the beat

Drum queen Fabiola de Andrade from the Mocidade samba school smiles during Carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de…

March 5, 2025

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Saint Thomas Tommies play in Summit League Tournament against the Denver Pioneers

Denver Pioneers (11-20, 5-11 Summit League) vs. Saint Thomas Tommies (22-9, 12-4 Summit League) Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Thursday, 9:30…

March 5, 2025

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Colorado visits No. 9 Texas Tech following Toppin’s 21-point game

Colorado Buffaloes (11-18, 2-17 Big 12) at Texas Tech Red Raiders (22-7, 13-5 Big 12) Lubbock, Texas; Wednesday, 8 p.m.…

March 5, 2025