February, 2024

• 13 February

  Pennsylvania’s 2024 primary election features contests for attorney general and Congress

  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s 2024 primary election may lack drama in the high-stakes races for president and U.S. Senate, but the fields for lower-ballot contests filled up for the state’s attorney general’s office and a handful of its 17 seats in the U.S. House. The deadline was Tuesday at 5 p.m. for Republicans and Democrats to submit voter signatures …

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• 13 February

  George Mason hosts George Washington after Bishop’s 25-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. George Washington Revolutionaries (14-9, 3-7 A-10) at George Mason Patriots (16-8, 5-6 A-10) Fairfax, Virginia; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Patriots -9; over/under is 144 BOTTOM …

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• 13 February

  Sabres defenseman Owen Power is listed as week to week after appearing to hurt left hand in practice

  

  BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power is listed as week to week with an upper-body injury, coach Don Granato announced Tuesday. The second-year player appeared to hurt his left hand during practice a day earlier and left the ice to have tests. Speaking before the Sabres’ home game against the Los Angeles Kings, Granato said Power will …

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• 13 February

  Armenia and, Azerbaijan trade accusations over border skirmish that leaves 4 soldiers dead

  

  YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — Armenia and Azerbaijan on Tuesday traded accusations over a border skirmish that left at least four Armenian soldiers dead and escalated tensions between the two Caucasus neighbors. Armenia’s Foreign Ministry denounced what it described as a “provocation” by Azerbaijani troops who fired on Armenian forces across the border in the eastern Syunik region early Tuesday. Four …

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• 13 February

  Adam Peaty regresa tras pausa por salud mental con bronce en el Mundial de natación

  

  DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Adam Peaty reapareció en la alta competición llevándose el lunes la medalla de bronce en los 100 metros estilo pecho del campeonato mundial de natación tras una prolongada ausencia del dueño del récord mundial por salud mental. El estadounidense Nic Fink se colgó el oro con un registro de 58.57 segundos, seguido por el italiano Nicolo …

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• 13 February

  Retired All-Star pitcher Adam Wainwright joins MLB Network as an on-air analyst

  

  SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) — Retired St. Louis Cardinals All-Star pitcher Adam Wainwright has joined the MLB Network as an on-air analyst. Wainwright will make his debut on opening day, March 28, the network said Tuesday. He will work the Cardinals’ game against San Francisco at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama, on June 20. Wainwright went 200-128 with a 3.53 ERA …

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• 13 February

  Shesterkin gets first shutout of season as Rangers beat Flames 2-0

  

  NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Rangers needed a top-flight performance from their starting goalie and Igor Shesterkin gave them one from start to finish against the Calgary Flames. Shesterkin stopped 30 shots for his first shutout of the season and the Rangers beat the Flames 2-0 on Monday night for their fifth straight win. Will Cuylle and Jimmy …

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• 13 February

  Administrador del Canal de Panamá prevé que limitaciones de tránsito seguirían hasta febrero de 2025

  

  CIUDAD DE PANAMÁ (AP) — Las limitaciones de tránsito por el Canal de Panamá, debido a la fuerte sequía que enfrenta el país centroamericano, podrían extenderse al menos hasta febrero del próximo año, aunque se irán aliviando progresivamente si con las lluvias aumenta el nivel crítico actual de los lagos que abastecen el agua para la operación de la vía …

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• 13 February

  AP Fotos: Nueva Orleans, Río, Colonia; los carnavales llenan las calles de alegría en el mundo

  

  Desfiles, música, bailes en las calles: las alegres celebraciones de Carnaval que marcan los últimos días de juerga antes de la Cuaresma alcanzan su punto álgido en Nueva Orleans, Río de Janeiro y otros lugares de América y Europa. Cada ciudad tiene sus propias costumbres carnavalescas, pero las similitudes son ineludibles. Bailarinas ataviadas con tocados de plumas bailan y se …

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• 13 February

  Claude and Xavier host Seton Hall

  

  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. Xavier Musketeers (13-11, 7-6 Big East) at Seton Hall Pirates (15-9, 8-5 Big East) Newark, New Jersey; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Xavier visits the Seton Hall …

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