By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed California to use a new voter-approved congressional map that is favorable to Democrats in this year’s elections, rejecting a last-ditch plea from state Republicans and the Trump administration. No justices dissented from the brief order denying the appeal without explanation, which
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By NICHOLAS RICCARDI and LINLEY SANDERS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are exceptionally anxious about their political system, according to new international polling from Gallup, a situation that sets the country apart from other rich and powerful nations. About one-third of Americans rated politics and government as the top issue facing their nation, behind
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By NICHOLAS RICCARDI and LINLEY SANDERS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are exceptionally anxious about their political system, according to new international polling from Gallup, a situation that sets the country apart from other rich and powerful nations. About one-third of Americans rated politics and government as the top issue facing their nation, behind
Continue ReadingBy JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The U.K. government agreed Wednesday to release documents casting light on the decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States, despite his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, as it tries to stem mounting anger over the revelations. Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced the wrath of
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By MINGSON LAU, MARYCLAIRE DALE and LEAH WILLINGHAM Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — A Delaware man who was once married to former first lady Jill Biden decades ago remains in jail on first-degree murder charges as authorities investigate the death of his wife, who was found unresponsive in their home late last year. William
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By FERNANDA FIGUEROA Associated Press Bad Bunny is expected to perform the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday entirely in Spanish — which has inspired fans to quickly learn the language. In October, the Puerto Rican singer — born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio — kicked off the 51st season of “Saturday Night Live” expressing pride
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By TUNDE OMOLEHIN and DYEPKAZAH SHIBAYAN Associated Press SOKOTO, Nigeria (AP) — Armed extremists killed at least 162 people during attacks on two villages in western Nigeria, a lawmaker said Wednesday, in one of the deadliest assaults in recent months. One rights group estimated the death toll could be higher. The attacks targeted the villages
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By MIKE CORDER Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Russian missiles and drones have pounded Ukraine’s energy grid in recent weeks, plunging people into frozen darkness in one of the country’s coldest winters on record. Ukraine has accused Russia of illegally targeting power infrastructure during the war to deny civilians light, heating and running
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By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday announced a new reelection running mate — as her current lieutenant governor has launched an increasingly caustic primary challenge to unseat her. Hochul, a moderate Democrat, named Adrienne Adams, the former speaker of the New York City Council, as
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FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — A man convicted of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in 2024 was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison after a federal prosecutor said his crime was unacceptable “in this country or anywhere.”
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Wednesday, Feb. 4 EAST Adelphi 79, Assumption 59 Albright 83, Messiah 68 Allegheny (PA) 75, Westminster (PA) 68 Alvernia 80, York College (PA) 77 Arcadia 74, Misericordia 60 Babson 86, US Coast Guard 70 Bentley 85, Saint Anselm 79 Bucknell 60, American 59 Cairn 94, Gallaudet 67 Carlow University 94, Penn State-Altoona 79 Carson Newman
Continue ReadingBy 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 —————————— BKW–T25-MINNESOTA-IOWA DESCRIPTION: IOWA CITY, Iowa — No. 10 Iowa hosts Minnesota in a Big Ten women’s basketball
Continue ReadingBy 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 —————————— BKW–T25-MINNESOTA-IOWA DESCRIPTION: IOWA CITY, Iowa — No. 10 Iowa hosts Minnesota in a Big Ten women’s basketball
Continue ReadingBy 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 —————————— BKW–T25-MINNESOTA-IOWA DESCRIPTION: IOWA CITY, Iowa — No. 10 Iowa hosts Minnesota in a Big Ten women’s basketball
Continue ReadingBy 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 —————————— BKW–T25-MINNESOTA-IOWA DESCRIPTION: IOWA CITY, Iowa — No. 10 Iowa hosts Minnesota in a Big Ten women’s basketball
Continue ReadingTo 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 ——————————-— KANSAS ————-——————— US-Immigration Detention Centers Trump’s $45 billion expansion of immigrant detention sites faces pushback from communities SUMMARY: State and local officials are pushing back against
Continue ReadingTo 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 ——————————-— KANSAS ————-——————— US-Immigration Detention Centers Trump’s $45 billion expansion of immigrant detention sites faces pushback from communities SUMMARY: State and local officials are pushing back against
Continue ReadingTo 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 ——————————-— KANSAS ————-——————— US-Immigration Detention Centers Trump’s $45 billion expansion of immigrant detention sites faces pushback from communities SUMMARY: State and local officials are pushing back against
Continue ReadingBy MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — This year, the Puppy Bowl isn’t just about puppies. Older dogs are getting some attention, too. There will be a halftime showdown between Team Oldies and Team Goldies, offering a showcase for senior dogs as a reminder that they also need adoption and love. “Everyone
Continue ReadingFORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — The man convicted of trying to assassinate Trump at his Florida golf course is sentenced to life in federal prison.
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By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Nuclear talks between Iran and the United States will take place Friday in Oman, the Iranian foreign minister said, as tensions between the countries remain high following Tehran’s bloody crackdown on nationwide protests last month. The announcement Wednesday by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
Continue ReadingBy KAMILA HRABCHUK Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Envoys from Moscow and Kyiv met in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday for another round of U.S.-brokered talks on ending the almost four-year war, as a Russian attack using cluster munitions killed seven people at a market in Ukraine. The delegations from Moscow and Kyiv were joined
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By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — For a show that lasts roughly 13 minutes, the Super Bowl halftime performance has fueled decades of conversation. Sometimes the spark comes from a single moment — as it did when Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake’s infamous “wardrobe malfunction” triggered a broadcast reckoning. Other
Continue Reading By The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Thursday, Feb. 5 BASEBALL 3 p.m. MLBN — 2026 Caribbean Series: Puerto Rico vs. Panama, Round Robin, Zapopan, Mexico 8:30 p.m. MLBN — 2026 Caribbean Series: Dominican Republic vs. Mexico (Green), Round Robin, Zapopan, Mexico COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) 6:30 p.m. FS1 —
Continue Reading By The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Thursday, Feb. 5 ALPINE SKIING 11:30 p.m. Streaming only — Men’s Downhill: Training Streaming only — Women’s Downhill: Training CURLING 2:35 a.m. Streaming only — Norway vs. Canada (Mixed doubles Round-Robin) USA — United States vs. Switzerland (Mixed doubles Round-Robin) 7:00 a.m.
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By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer The Washington Post laid off one-third of its staff Wednesday, eliminating its sports section, several foreign bureaus and its books coverage in a widespread purge that represented a brutal blow to journalism and one of its most legendary brands. The Post’s executive editor, Matt Murray, called the move painful
Continue Reading By The Associated Press Adv07-08 (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, Feb. 9 COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) 6 p.m. CBSSN — Navy at Bucknell 6:30 p.m. FS1 — Xavier at St. John’s 7 p.m. ESPN — NC State at Louisville 8 p.m. CBSSN — UNC-Wilmington at Coll. of Charleston 8:30 p.m. FS1
Continue Reading All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts GF GA Home Away Div a-Tampa Bay 54 36 14 4 76 193 139 17-9-0 19-5-4 8-3-1 m-Carolina 56 35 15 6 76 195 163 21-8-2 14-7-4 11-3-1 a-Montreal 57 32 17 8 72 199 187 16-11-1 16-6-7 10-8-1 a-Detroit 58 33 19 6 72
Continue Reading All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Home Away Div Tampa Bay 54 36 14 4 76 193 139 17-9-0 19-5-4 8-3-1 Montreal 57 32 17 8 72 199 187 16-11-1 16-6-7 10-8-1 Detroit 58 33 19 6 72 174 175 18-10-2 15-9-4 10-4-2 Buffalo 56 32 18
Continue Reading All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Tampa Bay 54 36 14 4 76 193 139 Montreal 57 32 17 8 72 199 187 Detroit 58 33 19 6 72 174 175 Buffalo 56 32 18 6 70 193 171 Boston 57 32 20 5 69 195 182
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