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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…

February 29, 2024

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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…

February 29, 2024

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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…

February 29, 2024

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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…

February 29, 2024

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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…

February 29, 2024

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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

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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…

February 29, 2024

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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…

February 29, 2024

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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

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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

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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

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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…

February 29, 2024

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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…

February 29, 2024

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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…

February 29, 2024

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 28, 2024