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At least two dozen migrants died off Senegal’s northern coast trying to reach Europe, say officials

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — At least two dozen people died off Senegal’s northern coast and many others were injured when their boat capsized, officials said, underscoring the danger of the route used by an increasing number of migrants seeking to reach Spain from West Africa. The boat was bound for Europe and capsized near the town of Saint-Louis, where bodies …

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Jacksonville hosts FGCU after Thompson’s 26-point showing

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Florida Gulf Coast Eagles (13-17, 7-8 ASUN) at Jacksonville Dolphins (14-15, 5-10 ASUN) Jacksonville, Florida; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: FGCU plays the Jacksonville Dolphins after Isaiah …

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IRS launches crackdown on 125,000 wealthy ‘non-filers’

WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS plans to go after 125,000 high-income earners who did not file tax returns going back to 2017 — and the agency says hundreds of millions of dollars of unpaid taxes are involved in these cases. Beginning this week, the IRS will start sending out noncompliance letters to more than 25,000 people who earn more than …

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Players’ union head Tony Clark hopeful 2024 uniforms will soon be altered following complaints

TAMPA. Fla. (AP) — Baseball players’ association head Tony Clark is hopeful 2024 uniforms will soon be altered following complaints by his members. The uniforms designed by Nike and manufactured by Fanatics have been criticized by players for pants that are somewhat see through and for lettering, sleeve emblems and numbering that are less bulky and apparently smaller. “You just …

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ONU pide 674 millones de dólares para hacer frente a la violencia de las pandillas en Haití

NACIONES UNIDAS (AP) — La violencia indiscriminada en Haití se está intensificando —especialmente en la capital y la región circundante— debido a los asesinatos y actos de violencia sexual que cometen pandillas armadas, declaró el miércoles la coordinadora humanitaria de Naciones Unidas en este país caribeño asolado por el conflicto. En una conferencia virtual desde Puerto Príncipe, Ulrika Richardson dijo …

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North Carolina’s public system will require colleges to get OK before changing sports conferences

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — The board overseeing North Carolina’s public university system will require schools to get approval to change athletic conferences, which most notably could impact any potential move by Atlantic Coast Conference members North Carolina and North Carolina State. The system’s board of governors approved the measure Thursday. It comes amid another wave of realignment set to …

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2024 CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup

All Times EST Group A W L T GF GA Pts Mexico 2 0 1 10 0 7 United States 2 1 0 9 2 6 Argentina 1 1 1 3 4 4 Dominican Republic 0 3 0 0 16 0 Tuesday, Feb.. 20 At Carson, Calif. Mexico 0, Argentina 0 United States 5, Dominican Republic, 0 Friday, Feb. 23 …

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Biden orders US investigation of national security risks posed by Chinese-made ‘smart cars’

WASHINGTON (AP) — Citing potential national security risks, the Biden administration says it will investigate Chinese-made “smart cars” that can gather sensitive information about Americans driving them. The probe could lead to new regulations aimed at preventing China from using sophisticated technology in electric vehicles and other so-called connected vehicles to track drivers and their personal information. Officials are concerned …

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Columbia visits Princeton after Pierce’s 22-point game

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Columbia Lions (13-11, 4-7 Ivy League) at Princeton Tigers (21-3, 9-2 Ivy League) Princeton, New Jersey; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Princeton plays the Columbia Lions after …

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FBI raids 2 homes owned by top aide to New York City Mayor Eric Adams

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal agents searched two properties owned by a top adviser to New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday. An FBI spokesperson confirmed that agents carried out morning raids at two Bronx addresses, which records show are owned by Winnie Greco, a former fundraiser for Adams who now serves as his director of Asian affairs. The …

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