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President Joe Biden has won enough delegates to clinch the 2024 Democratic nomination

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden, who took office aiming to steady a nation convulsed by the coronavirus pandemic and the Jan. 6 insurrection, clinched a second straight Democratic nomination Tuesday and set up an all-but-certain rematch with the predecessor he blames for destabilizing the country. Biden became his party’s presumptive nominee when he won enough delegates in Georgia. That …

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Policía italiana allana las oficinas del AC Milan como parte de la indagatoria sobre venta del club

MILÁN (AP) — La policía allanó las oficinas del AC Milan el martes como parte de una investigación de la fiscalía italiana por la venta del gigante de la Serie A. RedBird Capital Partners adquirió al equipo que pertenecía a la firma estadounidense Elliott Management en agosto de 2022, pero la fiscalía de Milán asegura que Elliot sigue controlando al …

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The top strategist of late Russian opposition leader Navalny is attacked in Lithuania’s capital

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Associates of late opposition leader Alexei Navalny said late Tuesday that the politician’s close ally and top strategist was attacked near his home in Lithuania’s capital. Kira Yarmysh, who had been Navalny’s spokesperson, said the assailant smashed a window of Leonid Volkov’s car, sprayed tear gas into his eyes and started hitting him with a hammer. …

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Standout moments from the hearing on the Biden classified documents probe by special counsel Hur

WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s a now-familiar ritual in Washington: a federal prosecutor being summoned to Capitol Hill to discuss the findings of a politically explosive investigation. Tuesday’s hearing with special counsel Robert Hur, who investigated President Joe Biden’s handling of classified information, broke little new legal or political ground. But it delivered plenty of talk about the president’s memory — …

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Iona Gaels face the Manhattan Jaspers in MAAC Tournament

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. Manhattan Jaspers (7-22, 4-16 MAAC) vs. Iona Gaels (15-16, 10-10 MAAC) Atlantic City, New Jersey; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Gaels -8; over/under is 137 BOTTOM …

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At least 26 dead and 11 missing after flash floods and landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island

PADANG, Indonesia (AP) — Rescuers recovered more bodies as waters began to recede after flash floods and landslides caused by torrential rains on Indonesia’s Sumatra island, which have killed at least 26 people and left 11 missing, officials said Monday. Monsoon rains and rising rivers have submerged nine districts and cities in West Sumatra province since Thursday. Late Friday, a …

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Patriots open free agency by adding Brissett, Gibson, bringing back Bourne, AP sources say

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots spent most of last season in shambles offensively. They spent first day of free agency trying to address that issue. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett, receiver Kendrick Bourne and running back Antonio Gibson agreed to contracts with the Patriots, three people familiar with the deals told The Associated Press on Monday. Brissett’s deal is …

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2024 Minn. Girl’s State Tournament Glance

GIRLS BASKETBALL Class 4A Wednesday, March 13 At Williams Arena Quarterfinal Hopkins (25-3) vs. White Bear Lake (21-7), 10 a.m. Maple Grove (24-4) vs. Lakeville North (24-5), noon Minnetonka (26-2) vs. Andover (24-4), 2 p.m. St. Michael-Albertville (22-7) vs. Rosemount (22-6), 4 p.m. Thursday, March 14 At Gangelhoff Center Consolation Semifinal Hopkins/White Bear Lake loser vs. Maple Grove/Lakeville N. loser, …

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Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson announces emotional personal battle after signing new contract

LAKE FOREST, IL (AP) — Jaylon Johnson became one of the highest-paid NFL defensive players only after a private mental and emotional personal battle. The Chicago Bears’ fifth-year cornerback signed a four-year contract extension last week for a reported $76 million, and on Monday he revealed he regarded it as a personal triumph not merely because it confirmed his football …

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