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US–Trump-Iowa
Trump visits Iowa trying to focus on affordability during fallout over nurse’s Minneapolis shooting
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump is heading to Iowa as the White House tries to focus on affordability ahead of the midterm elections despite fallout over his administration’s immigration crackdown. While in Iowa, Trump will visit a local business and deliver a speech at the Horizon Events Center in Clive. Tuesday’s trip also highlights energy policy as part of a plan to have the Republican president travel weekly before the elections. This visit comes amid the Trump administration’s handling of the shooting death of ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minnesota. Republicans hope Trump’s visit will refocus attention on their tax and spending cuts law, a key part of their campaign strategy.
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US–Winter Weather
30 people dead from effects of winter storm as more freezing cold pummels US
SUMMARY: Many U.S. residents are facing another night of below-freezing temperatures and no electricity after a massive winter storm dumped more snow in Northeast and left parts of the South coated in ice. The colossal storm halted air and road traffic in many areas and sent temperatures plunging. At least 30 deaths were reported in states hit by the winter weather. As the work week began, the heaviest snow fell from New York northward into New England. That’s after heavy ice snapped branches and power lines in the South, leaving hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses without electricity. Arctic air was spreading in behind the storm and some communities in New York saw record-breaking subzero temperatures.
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US–Washington Midair Collision-Investigation
Investigator describes intense air traffic at time of deadly midair collision near DC
SUMMARY: A daylong hearing is underway that should make clear what caused a midair aircraft collision that killed 67 people near Washington, D.C. The National Transportation Safety Board will recommend steps to prevent similar tragedies. An American Airlines jet flying from Kansas and an Army Black Hawk helicopter collided and plummeted into the Potomac River a year ago. The Federal Aviation Administration has taken steps to ensure helicopters and planes no longer share the same crowded airspace around the nation’s capital. A NTSB investigator says air traffic control had a big workload around the time of the crash.
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US–Winter Weather
More arctic air is expected for Southern states hit by ice and riddled with power outages
SUMMARY: A new influx of arctic air is expected to spur freezing temperatures in parts of the South already covered in snow and ice. Many people have fled to warming shelters, and crews worked Tuesday to restore power knocked out by a massive weekend winter storm. At least 35 deaths have been reported in states afflicted with severe cold, including three young brothers who perished in Texas after falling through the frozen surface of a pond. The National Weather Service says more widespread record cold temperatures are forecast for Tuesday, with eastern Texas through western Pennsylvania under extreme cold warnings.
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US-Immigration-Enforcement-Minnesota-GOP-Governor
Minnesota GOP gubernatorial candidate Chris Madel drops out, faults Trump immigration policy
SUMMARY: Republican candidate for Minnesota governor Chris Madel has ended his campaign in a surprise video announcement. Madel is a Minneapolis attorney and the lawyer for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot and killed Renee Good earlier this month. The move on Monday comes amid growing calls from Republicans to investigate federal immigration tactics in Minnesota after a U.S. Border Patrol agent fatally shot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on Saturday. Madel says that while he supports the goal of deporting “the worst of the worst,” he thinks President Donald Trump’s administration’s immigration enforcement operation in the Twin Cities has gone too far and is an “unmitigated disaster.”
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US–Immigration Enforcement-Deaths
A Minnesota nurse is the 6th person to die during the US immigration crackdown
SUMMARY: Alex Pretti, a Minnesota nurse, is the sixth person to die during the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement campaign in the U.S. Federal authorities immediately said Pretti was a threat to federal officers. But videos showed his hands were only holding a phone. Pretti’s death was the second in Minneapolis. Renee Good was shot while slowly driving her vehicle in early January. In September, a Mexican man was shot in suburban Chicago during a traffic stop. Two men died in California and Virginia after being struck by vehicles while fleeing authorities. A California farmworker fell from a greenhouse roof during a raid in July.
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Immigration Enforcement-Business Reaction
Minnesota CEOs issue joint letter urging de-escalation in Minnesota after shooting
SUMMARY: More than 60 CEOs of Minnesota-based companies signed an open letter posted on the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce website on Sunday calling for state, local and federal officials to work together, as businesses grapple with how to address tensions in the state and across the country following two fatal shootings by federal agents amid a massive immigration enforcement operation that has spurred protests. CEOs that signed the letter included 3M CEO William Brown, Best Buy CEO Corie Barry, General Mills CEO Jeff Harmening, Target incoming CEO Michael Fiddelke, UnitedHealth Group CEO Stephen Hemsley, and others. Over the past two weeks protesters have targeted some businesses they see as aiding federal immigration enforcement, including Minneapolis-based Target.
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US–Tom Homan-What to Know
What to know about Tom Homan, Trump’s border czar, as he heads to Minneapolis
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump has announced that his border czar, Tom Homan, will visit Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of an ICU nurse. Homan’s visit coincides with bipartisan calls for an independent investigation into immigration enforcement tactics. Homan, a former ICE director, is known for his alignment with Trump’s immigration policies. Despite promises to target public safety threats, recent arrests have raised concerns. Aside from his allegiance to Trump’s policies, Homan has also faced bribery accusations, which the Trump administration dismissed as an effort to entrap him by the Biden administration.
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US-Minneapolis-In Their Words
In their words: An examination of statements Trump officials made about what led to Pretti’s death
SUMMARY: The Trump administration has portrayed 37-year-old Alex Pretti as an armed threat who intended to harm federal agents during a Minneapolis protest. But video footage reviewed by The Associated Press seems to contradict some of these statements. Pretti is seen holding a phone in the video and was licensed to carry a concealed weapon, but was reportedly not brandishing one when he was shot by federal agents on Saturday. Border Patrol officials say Pretti resisted being disarmed, which led to his shooting. President Donald Trump has blamed Democrats for chaos he links to immigration issues. Local officials urge calm and have questioned the administration’s narrative.
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US–Immigration Enforcement-The Latest
The Latest: Border Patrol commander and some agents expected to leave Minneapolis, AP source says
SUMMARY: A senior Border Patrol commander and some agents are expected to leave Minneapolis as early as Tuesday, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. The departure of Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino, who has been at the center of the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement surge in cities nationwide, comes as President Donald Trump dispatched border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota to take charge of Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. Bovino’s departure marks a significant public shift in federal law enforcement posture amid mounting outrage over the fatal shooting of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents.
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US–Immigration Enforcement-Minnesota-Investigation
What we know about the investigations into the Minneapolis shooting death of Alex Pretti
SUMMARY: The fatal shooting of Minneapolis man Alex Pretti by federal immigration officers has sparked calls for an independent investigation. The Trump administration has launched three federal probes, but details remain unclear. Tensions are high in Minneapolis, with conflicting narratives about the incident. The FBI is assisting in processing evidence, but there’s no indication their Civil Rights Division intends to investigate Pretti’s case. The incident highlights mistrust between state officials and the Trump administration over the investigation. Minnesota’s governor, in a call with President Donald Trump, said he called for impartial investigations.
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US–Congress-Immigration Enforcement
The shootings in Minneapolis are upending the politics of immigration in Congress
SUMMARY: The shooting deaths of two American citizens at the hands of federal law enforcement in Minneapolis have upended the politics of the Trump administration’s deportation agenda. Democrats have awakened to what they see as a moral moment for the country. At the same time, Republicans who have championed President Donald Trump’s tough approach to immigration are signaling second thoughts. It all comes as Congress faces a Friday deadline to approve funding for Homeland Security and other agencies or risk a partial shutdown. Democrats say they won’t provide the security funds without restraints and changes to the immigration and deportation operation.
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US–Immigration-Enforcement
Bovino to leave Minneapolis as Trump reshuffles the leadership of his immigration crackdown
SUMMARY: Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino is expected to leave Minneapolis on Tuesday as the Trump administration reshuffles leadership of its immigration enforcement operation and scales back the federal presence after a second fatal shooting in the city by federal officers. A person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press that Bovino is among the federal agents leaving Minneapolis. The person was not authorized to publicly discuss details of the operation and spoke to AP on condition of anonymity. President Donald Trump said he was placing his border czar, Tom Homan, in charge of the mission. Homan will report directly to the White House.
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US–Immigration Enforcement-Minnesota-Oversight
Experts say the divide between Minnesota and federal authorities is unprecedented
SUMMARY: A new Minnesota website lays out evidence to counter what state officials have called federal misinformation after immigration officials fatally shot two residents during the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. Experts say Monday that Minnesota is taking unprecedented steps and that the deepening divide between the state and the U.S. government departs from years of cooperation. The state launched the website Saturday after Alex Pretti was fatally shot. Minnesota went to court to preserve evidence after federal authorities blocked state investigators from the area where Pretti was killed. Immigration authorities also killed a 37-year-old woman earlier this year.
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US–Immigration-Enforcement-Trump
Trump’s about-face in Minnesota after Pretti’s death is latest in pattern of sudden shifts
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump is taking a more conciliatory approach with Democratic leaders in Minnesota. This change follows the second fatal shooting there by federal agents this month. The incident has raised doubts about the administration’s aggressive deportation tactics — including from some Republicans. On Monday, Trump spoke with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, saying they were now on a “similar wavelength.” This marks a sharp U-turn from Trump’s previous personal attacks on Walz. It’s not the first time Trump has initially taken a maximalist position only to later retreat. This month, he has backtracked on threats over tariffs and on military action against Iran.
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US–Republicans-Second Amendment
Minneapolis shooting scrambles Second Amendment politics for Trump
SUMMARY: Prominent Republicans and gun rights advocates helped elicit a White House turnabout this week after bristling over the administration’s characterization of Alex Pretti as responsible for his own death because he lawfully possessed a weapon. Pretti was the second person killed this month by a federal officer in Minneapolis. His death produced no clear shifts in U.S. gun politics or policies, even as President Donald Trump shuffles the lieutenants in charge of his militarized immigration crackdown. But important voices in Trump’s coalition have been criticizing inconsistencies in some Republicans’ Second Amendment stances since the killing.
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AI-Videos-White House
Trump’s use of AI images pushes new boundaries, further eroding public trust, experts say
SUMMARY: The Trump administration has not shied away from sharing AI-generated imagery online, embracing cartoonlike visuals and memes and promoting them on official White House channels. But an edited — and realistic — image of a civil rights attorney in tears after being arrested is raising new alarms about how the government is blurring the line between what is real and what is fake, especially with leaders mocking criticism of the edited image. Misinformation experts are concerned the spread of AI-generated or edited images could erode public perception of the truth and sow distrust.
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US–Presidential Trust
Trump administration’s trust and credibility tested in wake of Pretti’s death in Minneapolis
SUMMARY: Lawmakers in both parties are calling for investigations following the killing of Alex Jeffrey Pretti by a U.S. Border Patrol officer. Some warn that the credibility of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Department of Homeland Security is at stake. Videos from the scene show Pretti being pushed by an officer, contradicting initial claims that he acted violently. The White House has tried to ease tensions, with President Donald Trump and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz having a productive conversation. Lawmakers from both parties are urging independent investigations and emphasizing the importance of trust. The situation highlights ongoing challenges with credibility in the Trump administration.
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US–Immigration Enforcement-Bovino-What to Know
What to know about Gregory Bovino, the commander of Trump’s immigration crackdown
SUMMARY: The commander of President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis is leaving the city after federal agents fatally shot two people in less than three weeks. Gregory Bovino had been the go-to architect for the large-scale immigration crackdowns ordered by Trump and the public face of his administration’s city-by-city sweeps. The Border Patrol chief led agents in Los Angeles, Chicago and New Orleans before he headed to Minnesota in December for what the Department of Homeland Security called its largest-ever immigration enforcement operation. He’s also been heavily criticized for his norm-breaking tactics.
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US–Philanthropy-Gordon Parks
How artist Gordon Parks’ foundation keeps his legacy growing 20 years after his death
SUMMARY: Civil rights photographer and artist Gordon Parks’ legacy continues to grow, even as the 20th anniversary of his death approaches. The Gordon Parks Foundation, also celebrating its 20th anniversary, faces challenges in funding its arts and social justice programs. Executive Director Peter W. Kunhardt, Jr. says the foundation is sensitive to the changing funding landscape and is dependent on support for events like its annual gala. This year’s gala on May 19 in Manhattan will honor John Legend, Chance the Rapper, Mellon Foundation President Elizabeth Alexander, artist Henry Taylor, and the entire family of Muhammad Ali.
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US–Immigration-Enforcement
Judge orders ICE chief to appear in court or risk contempt over denial of due process
SUMMARY: The chief federal judge in Minnesota says the Trump administration has failed to comply with orders to hold hearings for detained immigrants. As a result, the judge ordered the head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement to appear before him Friday to explain why he shouldn’t be held in contempt. In an order dated Monday, Chief Judge Patrick J. Schiltz said Todd Lyons, the acting director of ICE, must appear personally in court. Schiltz took the administration to task over its handling of bond hearings for immigrants it has detained.
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US–Immigration Enforcement-The Latest
The Latest: Federal Judge orders ICE chief to court to explain why detainees are denied due process
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump is headed to Iowa on Tuesday, trying to make a midterm-year pivot addressing affordability, even as his administration remains mired in the fallout over a second fatal shooting by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis. The White House is trying to create some distance between Trump and his top officials who quickly maligned ICU nurse Alex Pretti, saying the president is waiting for an investigation into the shooting. Killing of Pretti is also fueling a backlash from Second Amendment advocates. And a federal judge has ordered acting ICE chief Todd Lyons into court to explain why he shouldn’t be held in contempt.
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US–Winter Weather
30 people dead from effects of winter storm as more freezing cold pummels US
SUMMARY: Many U.S. residents are facing another night of below-freezing temperatures and no electricity after a massive winter storm dumped more snow in Northeast and left parts of the South coated in ice. The colossal storm halted air and road traffic in many areas and sent temperatures plunging. At least 30 deaths were reported in states hit by the winter weather. As the work week began, the heaviest snow fell from New York northward into New England. That’s after heavy ice snapped branches and power lines in the South, leaving hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses without electricity. Arctic air was spreading in behind the storm and some communities in New York saw record-breaking subzero temperatures.
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US–Winter Weather
More arctic air is expected for Southern states hit by ice and riddled with power outages
SUMMARY: A new influx of arctic air is expected to spur freezing temperatures in parts of the South already covered in snow and ice. Many people have fled to warming shelters, and crews worked Tuesday to restore power knocked out by a massive weekend winter storm. At least 35 deaths have been reported in states afflicted with severe cold, including three young brothers who perished in Texas after falling through the frozen surface of a pond. The National Weather Service says more widespread record cold temperatures are forecast for Tuesday, with eastern Texas through western Pennsylvania under extreme cold warnings.
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US–Winter Weather-By The Numbers
Half a million Americans are without power after a deadly winter storm. Here are the numbers
SUMMARY: A severe storm has left half a million people without power across the South. Although the storm has moved out to sea, temperatures are forecast to plunge below freezing Tuesday evening. People without power are struggling to stay warm, with Nashville, Tennessee, opening up nearly 50 warming centers, including police and fire stations. Nashville and parts of Mississippi and Louisiana were hit hardest by the power outages. Multiple communities across the south were encased in an inch of ice. Residents described Iuka, Mississippi, as a “war zone” due to falling ice and tree branches. Officials warn it could take more than a week to restore power in some areas.
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BKW–Sisters Injured
Iowa’s Taylor McCabe suffers ACL tear shortly before sister Peyton is hurt during Drake’s game
SUMMARY: Iowa’s Taylor McCabe sustained a season-ending left knee injury during a game against Ohio State in Iowa City on Sunday. Her sister, Peyton McCabe, injured her right ankle in Drake’s game against Murray State in Des Moines and had to be helped off the court less than two hours later. Iowa announced that Taylor McCabe tore her ACL and would undergo surgery. A Drake spokesman said he had not received an update on the severity of Peyton McCabe’s injury.
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FBN–Browns-Coaching Search
Rams passing game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase has 2nd interview with Browns for head coach opening
SUMMARY: Los Angeles Rams passing game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase has been interviewed a second time by the Cleveland Browns for their head coaching vacancy. The Browns interviewed Scheelhaase in Los Angeles, one day after the Rams lost to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC championship game. His first interview was on Jan. 16. Las Vegas and Pittsburgh also interviewed Scheelhaase. He was scheduled to meet with Buffalo Monday night. Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz, former Baltimore offensive coordinator Todd Monken and Jacksonville offensive coordinator Grant Udinski have also had second interviews for the Cleveland job.
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BKC–Player of the Week
Illini’s Keaton Wagler chosen AP men’s college basketball player of the week after win over Purdue
SUMMARY: Keaton Wagler, a freshman guard from Illinois, has been named The Associated Press national player of the week in men’s college basketball. He set an Illini record with nine 3-pointers, scoring 46 points in an 88-82 win at then-No. 4 Purdue last week. Wagler has hit double figures in 12 consecutive games. Earlier in the week, he had a 13-point, eight-assist, seven-rebound performance in a win over Maryland. The victories helped Illinois extend their winning streak to nine games. Joshua Jefferson from Iowa State was the runner-up after his second triple-double of the season in a win over UCF.
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BKW–Player of the Week
AP women’s basketball player of the week is No. 1 UConn’s Sarah Strong
SUMMARY: The Associated Press national player of the week in women’s basketball for Week 12 is No. 1 UConn’s Sarah Strong. The sophomore forward helped the top-ranked Huskies go 3-0 last week, averaging 20 points, 8.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists to go along with 3.3 steals. She had 18 points in a rout of Notre Dame and followed that up with 25 points, hitting 10 of 17 shots against Georgetown. The runner-up was Ava Heiden of Iowa. The sophomore center had big games against Maryland and Ohio State, helping the Hawkeyes stay unbeaten in Big Ten play.
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BKC–T25-Top 25 This Week
Fifth-ranked Nebraska faces monumental challenge with two top-10 matchups this week
SUMMARY: Nebraska’s basketball team has impressed with an unbeaten start through 20 games, including wins against highly ranked Illinois and Michigan State. The Cornhuskers face a big challenge this week with a Tuesday night game against No. 3 Michigan. This marks Nebraska’s first top-10 matchup since 1966. Coach Fred Hoiberg believes in his team despite the tough competition. Nebraska will also have a rematch against Illinois on Sunday. Meanwhile, BYU and Kansas are set for a showdown Saturday featuring standout freshmen. Michigan will face Michigan State on Saturday, adding to a week of exciting matchups.
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BKN–Warriors-Injuries
Stephen Curry, Draymond Green to miss Warriors’ game at Minnesota
SUMMARY: Stephen Curry and Draymond Green will miss Golden State’s game at Minnesota due to injuries. Both players suited up Sunday afternoon as the Warriors defeated the Timberwolves 111-85 in Minneapolis. But coach Steve Kerr said that Curry’s balky right knee was causing him enough trouble on Monday morning to rule him out. Green is sidelined with a back injury. Kerr expressed hope that both players would be back in the lineup for Wednesday’s game at Utah.
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BBO–Twins-Ryan
All-Star pitcher Joe Ryan and Twins agree to $6.2 million deal, avoid salary arbitration
SUMMARY: All-Star pitcher Joe Ryan and the Minnesota Twins have agreed to a one-year contract, avoiding salary arbitration. The deal guarantees $6.2 million, with Ryan receiving $6.1 million this year. The agreement includes a $13 million mutual option for 2027 with a $100,000 buyout. A 29-year-old right-hander, Ryan was 13-10 with a 3.42 ERA last year. He is on track to become a free agent after the 2027 World Series. Fifteen players remain scheduled for arbitration hearings, most notably two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal and the Detroit Tigers.
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FBN–Commanders-Defensive Coordinator
Vikings’ Daronte Jones is finalizing a deal to be Washington’s defensive coordinator, AP source says
SUMMARY: A person with knowledge of the move tells The Associated Press that Daronte Jones and the Washington Commanders are finalizing a deal to make him their defensive coordinator. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity on Monday because the contract was not completed and nothing had been announced by the team. ESPN first reported that Jones and the Commanders were close to an agreement. Jones has spent the past three seasons as the defensive passing game coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings and also has served as that club’s defensive backs coach. Jones replaces the fired Joe Whitt Jr. in Washington.
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BKN–Warriors-Timberwolves
Timberwolves beat the Warriors 108-83 to snap a five-game losing streak as top stars rest
SUMMARY: Rudy Gobert had 15 points and 17 rebounds as the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Golden State Warriors 108-83 on Monday night in a game missing much of its usual star power. The Warriors were playing without starters Stephen Curry (knee) and Draymond Green (back), while Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards was a late scratch to rest an recurring right foot injury. Julius Randle led Minnesota with 18 points and Bones Hyland chipped in 17. Naz Reid and Donte DiVincenzo each scored 15 for the Timberwolves, who snapped a five-game losing streak, their longest skid since they lost five straight in December 2022.
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BKC–T25-Top 25 This Week
Fifth-ranked Nebraska faces monumental challenge with two top-10 matchups this week
SUMMARY: Nebraska’s basketball team has impressed with an unbeaten start through 20 games, including wins against highly ranked Illinois and Michigan State. The Cornhuskers face a big challenge this week with a Tuesday night game against No. 3 Michigan. This marks Nebraska’s first top-10 matchup since 1966. Coach Fred Hoiberg believes in his team despite the tough competition. Nebraska will also have a rematch against Illinois on Sunday. Meanwhile, BYU and Kansas are set for a showdown Saturday featuring standout freshmen. Michigan will face Michigan State on Saturday, adding to a week of exciting matchups.
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BKC–T25-Alabama-Bediako
Alabama’s Charles Bediako will play again after a judge postpones a hearing in his eligibility case
SUMMARY: Alabama center Charles Bediako will play Tuesday against Missouri after a judge extended a temporary restraining order in his eligibility case against the NCAA. The judge delayed a full hearing on Bediako’s request for a preliminary injunction because a winter storm wouldn’t allow one of the NCAA’s attorneys to get from Tennessee to Alabama. The judge ruled that “good cause does exist” to extend the TRO another 10 days. A new hearing date wasn’t set. Crimson Tide coach Nate Oats said Bediako will “continue to play as long as he’s eligible to play.” Bediako had 13 points in his first college action in nearly three years against Tennessee.
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BKW–Sisters Injured
Iowa’s Taylor McCabe suffers ACL tear shortly before sister Peyton is hurt during Drake’s game
SUMMARY: Iowa’s Taylor McCabe sustained a season-ending left knee injury during a game against Ohio State in Iowa City on Sunday. Her sister, Peyton McCabe, injured her right ankle in Drake’s game against Murray State in Des Moines and had to be helped off the court less than two hours later. Iowa announced that Taylor McCabe tore her ACL and would undergo surgery. A Drake spokesman said he had not received an update on the severity of Peyton McCabe’s injury.
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BKC–T25-Top 25 This Week
Fifth-ranked Nebraska faces monumental challenge with two top-10 matchups this week
SUMMARY: Nebraska’s basketball team has impressed with an unbeaten start through 20 games, including wins against highly ranked Illinois and Michigan State. The Cornhuskers face a big challenge this week with a Tuesday night game against No. 3 Michigan. This marks Nebraska’s first top-10 matchup since 1966. Coach Fred Hoiberg believes in his team despite the tough competition. Nebraska will also have a rematch against Illinois on Sunday. Meanwhile, BYU and Kansas are set for a showdown Saturday featuring standout freshmen. Michigan will face Michigan State on Saturday, adding to a week of exciting matchups.
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