When two of the Democratic Party’s potential presidential nominees appear at the Munich Security Conference, it’s worth asking what each was trying to prove and whether they achieved their goals. Indeed, both Gov. Gavin Newsom and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez made the trip to the high-profile international gathering – albeit each for different reasons and speaking…
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By MARIA SHERMAN NEW YORK (AP) — Eric Dane, the celebrated actor best known for his roles on “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Euphoria” and who later in life became advocate for ALS awareness, died Thursday. He was 53. Related Articles Prosecutors stand by former Black Panther’s conviction but accuse judge of misconduct when he prosecuted the…
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By JACQUES BILLEAUD PHOENIX (AP) — A federal judge has ordered a takeover of health care operations in Arizona’s prisons and will appoint an official to run the system after years of complaints about poor medical and mental health care. Related Articles Prosecutors stand by former Black Panther’s conviction but accuse judge of misconduct when…
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By KATE BRUMBACK ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia prosecutors defending the 2000 murder conviction of a onetime Black Panther leader known as H. Rap Brown say new DNA evidence still points strongly to his guilt in the shooting of two sheriff’s deputies. However, they also accuse the case’s original lead prosecutor, now a Fulton County judge…
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Danielle Yang, 19, a first-year student at Caltech in Pasadena, can list all the times wearing hearing aids and playing sports were not compatible. They would stop working when she got whacked in the head with a lacrosse stick. Or when sweat, raindrops or wind would interfere with the sensitive devices in her ears as…
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By MIKE SCHNEIDER U.S. Census Bureau plans to use a questionnaire with a citizenship question as part of its practice test for the 2030 census could jeopardize the once-a-decade head count and scare away immigrants from participating, congressional Democrats warned Thursday. Related Articles New Mexico’s promise of free child care comes with a fiscal escape…
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EL SEGUNDO — Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic soared over the throng of reporters as Coach JJ Redick answered the final question during his media availability on Thursday afternoon. Redick might not have seen it as such, as he chuckled while the pair attempted to distract their coach as he responded about newly acquired wing…
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The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Friday, February 20, 2026. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus picks Enjoy the consensus horse racing picks online? Subscribe Sign up for Ponies Express newsletter…
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By REGINA GARCIA CANO, Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s legislature on Thursday approved an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of politicians, activists, lawyers and many others, effectively acknowledging that the government has held hundreds of people in prison for political motivations. The approval marks a stark turn for the South American nation,…
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By SOPHIA TAREEN CHICAGO (AP) — Memorial services honoring the life of the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. will be expanded beyond Chicago with events in Washington, D.C., and South Carolina, the late civil rights leader’s organization announced Thursday. Related Articles Rescue group in Las Vegas tries to catch a toucan that escaped its owner before…
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