February, 2024

• 3 February

  This is what happened when a Cold War-era missile was found in the garage of someone’s home

  BELLEVUE, Wash. (AP) — An inert rocket of the type used to carry a nuclear warhead has been found in the garage of a home of a deceased resident in Washington state, police said. Bellevue police responded Thursday to a report of a military-grade rocket in the garage of a home in the city across Lake Washington from Seattle. Police …

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• 3 February

  Westbrook reaches 25,000 career points and Leonard scores 33 to lead Clippers past Pistons 136-125

  

  DETROIT (AP) — Russell Westbrook scored 23 points to become the 25th player in NBA history with 25,000 points, Kawhi Leonard had 21 of his 33 points in the first half and the Los Angeles Clippers put on an offensive show in a 136-125 win over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. Westbrook, who also had nine assists, joined teammate …

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• 3 February

  Senegal’s leader postpones Feb. 25 presidential vote, citing controversies over candidate lists

  DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegalese President Macky Sall on Saturday postponed presidential elections scheduled for Feb. 25, citing controversies over the disqualification of some candidates and allegations of corruption in election-related cases. Sall — who is not seeking another term in office — said he signed a decree repealing the law that convened the electoral body just as campaigning was …

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• 3 February

  Broadnax and the South Carolina Upstate Spartans host conference foe Radford

  

  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. Radford Highlanders (13-10, 3-5 Big South) at South Carolina Upstate Spartans (6-15, 1-7 Big South) Spartanburg, South Carolina; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Highlanders -1; over/under …

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• 3 February

  Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella caps a decade of change and tremendous growth

  

  Satya Nadella marks his tenth year as Microsoft CEO on Sunday, capping a decade of stunning growth as he pivoted the slow-moving software giant into a laser focus on cloud computing and artificial intelligence. Microsoft’s stock has soared by more than 1,000% since Nadella took the helm in 2014, compared to the more gradual 185% growth of the broader S&P …

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• 3 February

  Sumler’s 34 lead Charleston Southern past Longwood 83-77

  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. NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A’lahn Sumler’s 34 points led Charleston Southern over Longwood 83-77 on Saturday. Sumler also contributed five rebounds for the Buccaneers (8-14, 4-5 Big …

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• 3 February

  Johnson and Southern Illinois take down UIC 74-71

  

  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. CHICAGO (AP) — Xavier Johnson scored 29 points and Southern Illinois scored the last four points to beat UIC 74-71 on Saturday. AJ Ferguson and Johnson each scored …

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• 3 February

  Newcastle rallies from 2-goal deficit to earn 4-4 draw against Luton in Premier League

  

  NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Newcastle came back from two goals down in the second half to secure a wild 4-4 draw against relegation-threatened Luton in an end-to-end Premier League game on Saturday, with Harvey Barnes marking his return from a long injury layoff by netting the equalizer. Newcastle led twice in the first half thanks to a brace by Sean …

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• 2 February

  Skunberg, Fedderson lift North Dakota State over South Dakota State 74-73 in OT

  

  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. BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Boden Skunberg had 14 points and 11 rebounds and Noah Feddersen made a layup with one second left in overtime to rally North Dakota …

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• 2 February

  Williams’ 25 lead Tarleton State over Abilene Christian 76-73 in OT

  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. ABILENE, Texas (AP) — Lue Williams scored 25 points and his three-point play with just over two minutes left in overtime put Tarleton State in front for good …

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