Daily Archives: February 28, 2024

Manjon scores 22, hits late FTs to help Vanderbilt beat Arkansas 85-82

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. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Ezra Manjon scored 22 points, including two free throws with three seconds left, Tyrin Lawrence added 21 points and Ven-Allen Lubin had his third …

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How gun accessories called bump stocks ended up before the U.S. Supreme Court

When gun accessories known as bump stocks first hit the market more than a decade ago, the U.S. government initially concluded the devices did not violate federal law despite enabling semi-automatic weapons to spray bullets at the rapid-fire rate of a machine gun. That changed after a gunman with bump stock-equipped rifles killed 60 people and wounded hundreds more at …

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Departamento del Tesoro sanciona a alcaldesa guatemalteca por vínculos con el narcotráfico

El Departamento del Tesoro de Estados Unidos anunció el miércoles sanciones para los presuntos líderes del cártel del narcotráfico guatemalteco conocido como “Los Pochos”, entre ellos a la nueva alcaldesa del municipio de Ayutla, fronterizo con México. Según el Departamento del Tesoro “Los Pochos” controlan las actividades de narcotráfico en la frontera entre ambos países y la banda está asociada …

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Houston plays Phoenix on 8-game road skid

Houston Rockets (25-33, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (34-24, sixth in the Western Conference) Phoenix; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Houston hits the road against Phoenix looking to stop its eight-game road skid. The Suns have gone 20-17 against Western Conference opponents. Phoenix is 7-5 in games decided by less than 4 points. The Rockets are …

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Maine’s deadliest shooting spurs additional gun control proposals

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Democrats in the Maine Legislature unveiled sweeping gun violence measures on Wednesday including a 72-hour waiting period for most gun purchases, adding to firearm bills and mental health spending already proposed by the governor after the deadliest shooting in the state history. Senate President Troy Jackson said lawmakers are not interested in taking away guns but …

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Chiefs owner gets ‘F-minus’ grade from NFLPA, says team needs to improve facilities

Chiefs owner Clark Hunt admitted Wednesday the Super Bowl champions are overdue for renovations to their practice facilities after the NFL Players Association’s annual report card graded Kansas City the second-worst team in the league overall. Hunt had just unveiled plans for an $800 million renovation to Arrowhead Stadium that would include plenty of amenities for fans — but little …

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South Dakota State visits North Dakota after Mayo’s 23-point game

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. South Dakota State Jackrabbits (17-12, 10-4 Summit League) at North Dakota Fightin’ Hawks (17-12, 9-5 Summit League) Grand Forks, North Dakota; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: South …

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The Biden campaign is launching a nationwide effort to win the women’s vote. Jill Biden will lead it

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden ‘s campaign on Wednesday announced it is launching “Women for Biden-Harris,” a new nationwide program to organize and mobilize female voters to give him and Vice President Kamala Harris a second White House term. Biden’s wife, Jill, will lead the effort. Women were a crucial part of the coalition that elected Biden in 2020 …

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