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Lawsuit challenges DeSantis’ authority to call special session for redistricting

By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis doesn’t have the authority to call a special session to redraw Florida’s congressional map in the middle of the decade since that power belong to lawmakers, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday. The Republican governor’s proclamation last month announcing a special session

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Reinsurance Group: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

CHESTERFIELD, Mo. (AP) — CHESTERFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Reinsurance Group of America Inc. (RGA) on Thursday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $463 million. The Chesterfield, Missouri-based company said it had net income of $6.97 per share. Earnings, adjusted for investment costs, were $7.75 per share. The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five

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US announces $6M in aid for Cuba as island’s leader accuses it of imposing an ‘energy blockade’

By DÁNICA COTO Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The U.S. government on Thursday announced an additional $6 million in aid for Cuba as the island’s crisis deepens and tensions escalate between the two countries, with Cuba’s president accusing the U.S. of an “energy blockade.” The aid is largely meant for those living

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Werner: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Werner Enterprises Inc. (WERN) on Thursday reported a loss of $27.8 million in its fourth quarter. The Omaha, Nebraska-based company said it had a loss of 46 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 5 cents per share. The results did not meet

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Republicans reject complaint about Gabbard as Democrats question time it took to see it

By DAVID KLEPPER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican leaders of the House and Senate intelligence committees have rejected a top-secret complaint from an anonymous government insider alleging that Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard withheld classified information for political reasons. The responses this week from Sen. Tom Cotton and Rep. Rick Crawford mean

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Great Plains Lookahead Digest

By The Associated Press The following stories are planned for the next 12 hours. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 12 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— IOWA – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— BKC–DRAKE-ILLINOIS STATE DESCRIPTION: Drake plays Illinois State at CEFCU Arena. 150 words, more on merit. UPCOMING: By

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Great Plains Lookahead Digest

By The Associated Press The following stories are planned for the next 12 hours. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 12 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— IOWA – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— BKC–DRAKE-ILLINOIS STATE DESCRIPTION: Drake plays Illinois State at CEFCU Arena. 150 words, more on merit. UPCOMING: By

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Great Plains Lookahead Digest

By The Associated Press The following stories are planned for the next 12 hours. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 12 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— IOWA – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— BKC–DRAKE-ILLINOIS STATE DESCRIPTION: Drake plays Illinois State at CEFCU Arena. 150 words, more on merit. UPCOMING: By

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Great Plains Lookahead Digest

By The Associated Press The following stories are planned for the next 12 hours. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 12 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— IOWA – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— BKC–DRAKE-ILLINOIS STATE DESCRIPTION: Drake plays Illinois State at CEFCU Arena. 150 words, more on merit. UPCOMING: By

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Great Plains News Digest

To see stories that have already moved, please visit AP Newsroom. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan ——————————-— MINNESOTA ————-——————— US–Immigration Enforcement-Attorney Government lawyer yanked from immigration detail in Minnesota after telling judge ‘this job sucks’ SUMMARY: A government lawyer who told a judge

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Great Plains News Digest

To see stories that have already moved, please visit AP Newsroom. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan ——————————-— MINNESOTA ————-——————— US–Immigration Enforcement-Attorney Government lawyer yanked from immigration detail in Minnesota after telling judge ‘this job sucks’ SUMMARY: A government lawyer who told a judge

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Great Plains News Digest

To see stories that have already moved, please visit AP Newsroom. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan ——————————-— MINNESOTA ————-——————— US–Immigration Enforcement-Attorney Government lawyer yanked from immigration detail in Minnesota after telling judge ‘this job sucks’ SUMMARY: A government lawyer who told a judge

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A glimmer of hope for democracy in Venezuela as opponents test the limits of free speech

By REGINA GARCIA CANO and JOSHUA GOODMAN Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Andrés Velásquez didn’t stick around to become one more government critic jailed after Venezuela’s 2024 presidential election. A former governor who had crisscrossed Venezuela stumping for then-President Nicolás Maduro’s opponent in the disputed race, he grew a thick beard, sent his children

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Sports on TV for Friday, Feb. 6

By The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Friday, Feb. 6 AHL HOCKEY 7 p.m. NHLN — Wilkes-Barre/Scranton at Lehigh Valley BASEBALL 3 p.m. MLBN — 2026 Caribbean Series: TBD, Semifinal, Zapopan, Mexico 8 p.m. MLBN — 2026 Caribbean Series: TBD, Semifinal, Zapopan, Mexico COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) 6 p.m. CBSSN

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Olympic Sports on TV for Friday, Feb. 6

By The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Friday, Feb. 6 ALPINE SKIING 11:30 p.m. Streaming only — Men’s Downhill Streaming only — Women’s Downhill: Training USA — Men’s Downhill CEREMONY 8:00 p.m. NBC — 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony Streaming only — 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony CURLING 2:35

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NBA Glance

All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB New York 33 18 .647 — Boston 33 18 .647 — Philadelphia 29 21 .580 3½ Toronto 30 22 .577 3½ Brooklyn 13 36 .265 19 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 27 25 .519 — Orlando 25 24 .510 ½ Atlanta 25

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