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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 • By FARNOUSH AMIRI and LISA MASCARO — Associated Press

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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 • By KATE BRUMBACK — Associated Press

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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 • By DOUG FEINBERG — AP Basketball Writer

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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 • By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and ERIC TUCKER — Associated Press

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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 • By ROB GILLIES and CHARMAINE NORONHA — Associated Press

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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 • By MARCIA DUNN — AP Aerospace Writer

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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 • By ARNIE STAPLETON — AP Pro Football Writer

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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 • By EVENS SANON and DÁNICA COTO — Associated Press

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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 • By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER — Associated Press

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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 • By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH — Associated Press

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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 • By JOSHUA GOODMAN and JIM MUSTIAN — Associated Press

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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 • 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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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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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 28, 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 28, 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 28, 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 28, 2024 • By SEUNG MIN KIM, JILL COLVIN and COLLEEN LONG — Associated Press