Israel’s next target in Gaza war is likely Rafah. Terrified people say there’s nowhere left to go

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Gaza’s southernmost town, Rafah, is bursting at the seams. Nearly the last place spared an Israeli offensive so far, Rafah’s population has more than quintupled with Palestinians streaming in to escape fighting. They pack by the dozens into apartments. Sidewalks and once-empty lots are clogged with tents full of families. Panic and despair are rising …

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No. 1 UConn visits Georgetown after Styles’ 20-point showing

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. UConn Huskies (21-2, 11-1 Big East) at Georgetown Hoyas (8-14, 1-10 Big East) Washington; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Georgetown takes on the No. 1 UConn Huskies …

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Davidson hosts George Mason after Hall’s 20-point outing

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. George Mason Patriots (15-8, 4-6 A-10) at Davidson Wildcats (13-9, 3-6 A-10) Davidson, North Carolina; Saturday, 2:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: George Mason visits the Davidson Wildcats after …

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Second man accused of vandalizing journalists’ homes pleads guilty in New Hampshire

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A second man has pleaded guilty to federal charges in connection with threats and vandalism targeting public radio journalists in New Hampshire. Prosecutors allege that four men were involved in a plot to vandalize the homes of New Hampshire Public Radio news director Daniel Barrick, reporter Lauren Chooljian and Chooljian’s parents in retaliation for a report …

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Harris slams ‘politically motivated’ report as Biden to name task force to protect classified docs

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday slammed the report by a Justice Department special counsel into Joe Biden’s mishandling of classified documents that raised questions about the president’s memory, calling it “politically motivated” and “gratuitous,” as the White House said the president would take steps to safeguard classified materials during presidential transitions. The report from Robert Hur, …

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Peebles has 21 in Liberty’s 88-53 victory over Middle Tennessee

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. LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Brody Peebles scored 21 points and Zach Cleveland added 20 as Liberty beat Middle Tennessee 88-53 on Thursday night. Peebles shot 7 of 12 …

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Radford and Texas A&M host No. 6 Tennessee

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. Tennessee Volunteers (17-5, 7-2 SEC) at Texas A&M Aggies (14-8, 5-4 SEC) College Station, Texas; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Texas A&M hosts the No. 6 Tennessee …

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Apple Music amplifica el espectáculo de medio tiempo de Usher en el Super Bowl

LAS VEGAS (AP) — En un cortometraje mostrado al final de la conferencia de prensa del espectáculo de medio tiempo del Super Bowl, el artista principal del programa, Usher, desaparece. Su repentina ausencia provoca el pánico instantáneo de sus amigos, incluidos Ludacris, Lil Jon y Taraji P. Henson, lo que lleva a una búsqueda en varios lugares emblemáticos de Las …

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Bo Jackson awarded $21 million in Georgia blackmail, stalking case

ATLANTA (AP) — Former professional baseball and football player Vincent “Bo” Jackson, a running back who won the Heisman Trophy at Auburn, has won a $21 million verdict in his civil case against his niece and nephew for trying to extort him. The Feb. 2 decision included a permanent protective order barring Thomas Lee Anderson and his sister, Erica M. …

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Prairie View A&M visits Bethune-Cookman following Smith’s 23-point performance

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. Prairie View A&M Panthers (9-13, 4-5 SWAC) at Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (10-12, 5-4 SWAC) Daytona Beach, Florida; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Prairie View A&M faces the Bethune-Cookman …

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