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The Senate is pushing past far-right objections to aiding Ukraine. But next steps are uncertain

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Senate is plodding past far-right Republican opposition to helping Ukraine fight Russia, working through the weekend on a $95.3 billion military aid package for Kyiv, Israel and other allies that could be President Joe Biden’s last chance for now to deliver substantial American support. Senators conducted a late-night vote Friday, advancing to next steps as …

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Western Carolina hosts McCreary and Mercer

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. Mercer Bears (11-13, 4-7 SoCon) at Western Carolina Catamounts (17-7, 6-5 SoCon) Cullowhee, North Carolina; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Catamounts -8.5; over/under is 138.5 BOTTOM …

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Loyola Chicago wins 81-73 over George Washington

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. WASHINGTON (AP) — Sheldon Edwards’ 18 points helped Loyola Chicago defeat George Washington 81-73 on Saturday handing the Revolutionaries their sixth-straight loss. Edwards shot 6 for 13, including …

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Antifascists gather in Hungary to oppose annual far-right event as Italian activist remains jailed

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Antifascist activists gathered in Hungary’s capital on Saturday to oppose an annual commemoration held by far-right groups, underscoring diplomatic tensions between Budapest and Rome over the detention of an Italian citizen in a Hungarian jail. Hundreds of activists marched through central Budapest alongside a heavy police presence, and called for “freedom for every antifascist.” They said …

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Iowa hosts Minnesota after Krikke’s 22-point performance

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. Minnesota Golden Gophers (15-7, 6-5 Big Ten) at Iowa Hawkeyes (13-10, 5-7 Big Ten) Iowa City, Iowa; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Iowa plays the Minnesota Golden …

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Odunowo’s 17 lead Columbia over Brown 83-69

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. PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Josh Odunowo scored 17 points as Columbia beat Brown 83-69 on Saturday. Odunowo also had four steals for the Lions (12-8, 3-4 Ivy League). …

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