February, 2024

• 16 February

  Biden says Navalny’s reported death brings new urgency to the need for more US aid to Ukraine

  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Friday that the apparent death of Russian anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny brings new urgency to the need for Congress to approve tens of billions of dollars for Ukraine to stave off Moscow’s invasion. Speaking at the White House, Biden said that no matter the cause, he holds Russian President Vladimir Putin responsible for …

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• 16 February

  Florida State hosts No. 9 Duke following Watkins’ 26-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. Duke Blue Devils (19-5, 10-3 ACC) at Florida State Seminoles (13-11, 7-6 ACC) Tallahassee, Florida; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Florida State takes on the No. 9 …

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• 16 February

  Rangers’ Blake Wheeler is out for the rest of the regular season because of injury, AP source says

  Blake Wheeler’s regular season is over after injuring his right leg while falling to the ice, and it might take the New York Rangers going on a lengthy playoff run to open the door for a potential return this spring. Wheeler was placed on long-term injured reserve Friday and is out for at least the rest of the NHL regular …

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• 16 February

  King, Richmond Spiders take on the George Washington Revolutionaries

  

  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. Richmond Spiders (17-7, 9-2 A-10) at George Washington Revolutionaries (14-10, 3-8 A-10) Washington; Saturday, 12:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Jordan King and the Richmond Spiders visit Darren Buchanan …

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• 16 February

  Ski Report

  

  Chestnut Mountain — Wed 9:20a machine groomed 12 – 46 base 16 of 22 trails 73% open, 6 of 9 lifts, Mon/Tue: 9a-4p. Wed/Thu: 9a-6p. Fri: 9a-9p Sat/Sun: 9a-8p. Four Lakes Snowsports — Closed for Snow Sports Snowstar Winter Park — Reopen TBA machine groomed 26 – 26 base Tue-Fri: 10a-9p; Sat: 9a-9p. Sun: 9a-8p; Open Tue-Sun. Villa Olivia — …

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• 16 February

  Bajo robado a Paul McCartney es devuelto al Beatle más de medio siglo después

  

  LONDRES (AP) — Paul McCartney ya no llora por su bajo original. Una búsqueda de cinco años por parte del fabricante del instrumento, que contó con la ayuda de un matrimonio de periodistas, ayudó a reunir a la al ex Beatle con el distintivo Höfner eléctrico de 1961 con forma de violín que desapareció hace medio siglo y que se …

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• 16 February

  Ike puts up 23 in Gonzaga’s 91-74 victory over Loyola Marymount

  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. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Graham Ike scored 23 points and Nolan Hickman added 22 in Gonzaga’s 91-74 victory over Loyola Marymount on Thursday night. Ike finished 11 of …

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• 16 February

  Samford Bulldogs face the Mercer Bears, aim for 7th straight victory

  

  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. Samford Bulldogs (23-3, 12-1 SoCon) at Mercer Bears (11-15, 4-9 SoCon) Macon, Georgia; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Samford looks to keep its six-game win streak intact …

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• 16 February

  Nicaragua shuts down scouting association and several other social and religious groups

  

  MEXICO CITY (AP) — Nicaragua’s government has shut down the country’s scouting organization and seven other nongovernmental organizations, state media La Gaceta reported Friday, the latest in an ongoing crackdown that has seen the government toss out religious orders, charities and civic groups. The Interior Minister, which regulates the operations of NGOs in the Central American country, said the Scouts …

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• 16 February

  Woolley, Fair combine for 16 fourth-quarter points and No. 19 Syracuse women beat Miami 71-60

  

  The AP Top 25 women’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) — Georgia Woolley scored 10 of her 24 points in the fourth quarter, Dyaisha Fair had 11 points, including two 3-pointers in the final …

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