MoonPies and Merry Widows: Mardi Gras hits Mobile, Alabama
By JAY REEVES Associated Press MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Alabama’s port city is holding a main event of its Carnival season, a quirky bash honoring the…
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AP source: Mets hire first female director in baseball ops
By JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets have hired Elizabeth Benn as director of major league operations, making her…
Continue ReadingPato, Gallese lead Orlando City past CF Montreal in opener
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Alexandre Pato had a go-ahead goal and Pedro Gallese made five saves to lead Orlando City to a 2-0 victory over CF Montreal in…
Continue ReadingOhio district wins top tap prize at water tasting contest
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) — An Ohio water district has won the top prize for U.S. tap water at an international tasting contest. Montpelier,…
Continue ReadingA shelling, a young girl, and hopeless moments in a hospital
By MSTYSLAV CHERNOV Associated Press MARIUPOL, Ukraine (AP) — In the port city of Mariupol, where Ukrainians are trying to fend off a Russian…
Continue ReadingPerron, Binnington help Blues pound Blackhawks 4-0
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Jordan Kyrou, Pavel Buchnevich and David Perron scored during St. Louis’ dominant second period, and…
Continue ReadingDunn carries Temple over Tulane 75-70
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Damian Dunn scored 19 points and Jahlil White added a double-double to help Temple get past Tulane 75-70. White finished with…
Continue ReadingIn Rio de Janeiro, dog owners defy ban on Carnival parties
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Dozens of dogs and their owners in Rio de Janeiro have challenged a city ban on street parties and gathered for their annual…
Continue ReadingWashington Post: Bill Barr says Trump ‘has neither the temperament nor persuasive powers’ of a leader
By Devan Cole, CNN Former US Attorney General Bill Barr thinks former President Donald Trump “has shown he has neither the temperament nor…
Continue ReadingNo. 17 Ohio State women defeat MSU, share Big Ten title
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Taylor Mikesell scored 17 points, Jacy Sheldon added 13 points and 10 assists, and No. 17 Ohio State defeated Michigan…
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Albany police seek homicide victim’s car, missing roommate for questioning
Albany police said Sunday they are seeking the missing car of a 75-year-old male homicide victim and also looking for his 42-year-old female roommate…
Continue ReadingBUBBLE WATCH: Ducks miss chance to help case for NCAA bid
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer Oregon has spent February trying to overcome shaky losses on its NCAA Tournament resume. The Ducks missed a big…
Continue ReadingBUBBLE WATCH: Ducks miss chance to help case for NCAA bid
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer Oregon has spent February trying to overcome shaky losses on its NCAA Tournament resume. The Ducks missed a big…
Continue ReadingOduro carries George Mason over George Washington 69-62
FAIRFAX, Va. — Josh Oduro had 27 points and 14 rebounds as George Mason topped George Washington 69-62. Joe Bamisile led the Colonials with 18…
Continue ReadingRogers scores 26 to lead Siena past Monmouth 70-59
ALBANY, N.Y. — Colby Rogers had 26 points as Siena beat Monmouth 70-59. Walker Miller led the Hawks on Sunday with 15…
Continue ReadingNolley II scores 22 to lead Memphis over Wichita St. 81-57
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Landers Nolley II had a season-high 22 points as Memphis routed Wichita State 81-57. Tyson Etienne led the Shockers on Sunday with…
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Portland police investigate two apparent homicides in less than 10 hours
A person was fatally shot in the parking lot of a northeast Portland apartment complex early Sunday morning, the second apparent homicide in the city…
Continue ReadingEarly madness: Top 6 teams lose on same day for 1st time
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer The madness arrived early this year. An unpredictable college basketball season took an unprecedented turn…
Continue ReadingRaffl scores twice, leads Stars past struggling Sabres 4-2
DALLAS (AP) — Michael Raffl scored twice to end a 16-game goalless streak and Jake Oettinger made 38 saves as the Dallas Stars beat the Buffalo…
Continue ReadingCockburn, Plummer help No. 15 Illinois beat Michigan 93-85
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Kofi Cockburn scored 27 points and Alfonso Plummer had 26, helping No. 15 Illinois beat…
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