February, 2024

• 10 February

  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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• 10 February

  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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• 10 February

  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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• 10 February

  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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• 10 February

  Baby in Kansas City, Missouri, dies after her mother mistakenly put her in an oven

  

  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — An infant in Missouri died when her mother mistakenly put her down for a nap in an oven, a prosecutor said Saturday. Mariah Thomas of Kansas City was charged with endangering the welfare of a child. Court records do not yet show if Thomas has an attorney, and no phone listing for Thomas could be …

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• 10 February

  Iniciativa para reubicar a Wizards y Capitals pasa por 1ra audiencia en Virginia

  

  RICHMOND, Virginia, EE.UU. (AP) — Una legislación que abriría paso a los planes para reubicar a los Wizards y a los Capitals de Washington sorteó el viernes un primer obstáculo en la legislatura del estado de Virginia. Tanto los Wizards de la NBA como los Capitals del hockey sobre hielo podrían mudarse al otro lado del río Potomac, en el …

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• 10 February

  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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• 10 February

  Davis’ 25 points leads No. 3 North Carolina to 75-72 win over Miami

  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. CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — RJ Davis scored 25 points and No. 3 North Carolina held off Miami for a 75-72 victory on Saturday. Armando Bacot had 10 …

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• 10 February

  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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• 10 February

  Stony Brook takes on Campbell after Stephenson-Moore’s 27-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. Stony Brook Seawolves (13-11, 6-5 CAA) at Campbell Fighting Camels (11-13, 5-6 CAA) Buies Creek, North Carolina; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Seawolves -3.5; over/under is …

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