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German man arrested in Russia for allegedly smuggling cannabis gummies

A Moscow court on Wednesday remanded a German citizen into custody after his arrest over possession of cannabis gummies and accusations of smuggling drugs, Russian state news agency Tass said. Patrick Schobel, 38, was detained at Pulkovo airport in St. Petersburg late last month and will remain in custody until at least March 15, Tass said. Russia’s Federal Customs Service …

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Kelly leads Georgia Tech against Notre Dame after 36-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. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (10-14, 3-10 ACC) at Notre Dame Fighting Irish (8-16, 3-10 ACC) South Bend, Indiana; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fighting Irish -3.5; …

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A former South Dakota attorney general urges the state Supreme Court to let him keep his law license

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Former South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg on Wednesday urged the state Supreme Court to dismiss an effort to suspend his law license, arguing that he took responsibility and acted professionally following a deadly accident with a pedestrian that precipitated his political downfall. Ravnsborg was impeached and removed as attorney general less than two years after …

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Devils host the Kings after Hischier’s 2-goal game

Los Angeles Kings (24-16-10, fourth in the Pacific Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (27-21-4, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) Newark, New Jersey; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The New Jersey Devils host the Los Angeles Kings after Nico Hischier scored two goals in the Devils’ 4-2 win over the Nashville Predators. New Jersey has a 12-12-2 record at home …

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Portland hosts Minnesota after Edwards’ 41-point performance

Minnesota Timberwolves (38-16, first in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (15-38, 14th in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota plays the Portland Trail Blazers after Anthony Edwards scored 41 points in the Timberwolves’ 121-109 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers are 1-10 against Northwest Division opponents. Portland is 3-23 …

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Date night strike: Thousands of US, UK delivery, ride-hailing drivers stop work on Valentine’s Day

Thousands of ride-hailing and delivery workers in the U.S. and the U.K. went on strike on Valentine’s Day, calling for higher pay and other changes to their working conditions. In the U.S., Uber and Lyft drivers planned daylong strikes in Chicago; Philadelphia; Pittsburgh; Miami; Orlando and Tampa, Florida; Hartford, Connecticut; Newark, New Jersey; Austin, Texas; and Providence, Rhode Island. Drivers …

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How dating apps turn love seekers into addicts, according to a new lawsuit

Stuck in a dating app loop with no date in sight? A lawsuit filed Wednesday against Match Group claims that is by design. Tinder, Hinge and other Match dating apps are filled with addictive features that encourage “compulsive” use, the proposed class-action lawsuit claims. The lawsuit filed in federal court in the Northern District of California on Wednesday — Valentine’s …

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Tiroteo en desfile de Chiefs deja muerta a locutora hispana; hay 22 heridos, incluidos 8 niños

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, EE.UU. (AP) — Ocho niños figuraron entre las 22 personas heridas de bala durante un tiroteo al concluir el desfile del miércoles, en el que una multitud vitoreó a los Chiefs de Kansas City por su victoria reciente en el Super Bowl, informaron las autoridades. Los disparos dejaron un muerto y provocaron que numerosos aficionados corrieran despavoridos …

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Washington hosts Stanford following Raynaud’s 25-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. Stanford Cardinal (12-11, 7-6 Pac-12) at Washington Huskies (13-11, 5-8 Pac-12) Seattle; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Stanford takes on the Washington Huskies after Maxime Raynaud scored …

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