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US brings new charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei

By ERIC TUCKER | February 14, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department has added new criminal charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei and several subsidiaries, accusing the company of a brazen scheme to steal trade secrets from competitors in America, federal prosecutors...

Brothers of Chicago prep basketball star forgive his killer

February 14, 2020

CHICAGO (AP) — The brothers of Chicago high school basketball star Ben Wilson, who was viewed as the top player in the nation before his murder in 1984, said Thursday they have forgiven the shooter.Anthony Wilson said he was asked if he was crazy for...

Jehovah’s Witnesses report convictions, torture in Russia

By DARIA LITVINOVA | February 14, 2020

MOSCOW (AP) — Two Jehovah's Witnesses have been convicted of extremism in Russia and four more arrested, one of whom reported being tortured in custody, the religious group said Friday.A court in Kamchatka on Friday sentenced Mikhail Popov and his wife...

Post-impeachment, House Democrats sharpen focus on Barr

By MARY CLARE JALONICK | February 14, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats frustrated over the Senate’s acquittal of President Donald Trump are pushing their oversight efforts toward the Justice Department and what they call Attorney General William Barr’s efforts to politicize federal...

Baby born in migrant boat rescued near Canary Islands

February 14, 2020

MADRID (AP) — Spanish authorities said Friday that they have rescued a group of 86 migrants that included a baby who was born during the perilous journey in the open sea to reach Europe.Emergency services for the Canary Islands said that the newborn...

Gold panning in northern Mali may be benefiting extremists

By BABA AHMED | February 14, 2020

KIDAL, Mali (AP) — A gold rush is underway in an area of northern Mali where al-Qaida-linked fighters are active, raising concerns that profits from artisanal mining could benefit not only the local economy but also Islamic extremists.A coalition of...

Prepping straw bedding for dogs signals Iditarod is near

By MARK THIESSEN | February 14, 2020

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Volunteers slung bales of hay onto a table Thursday, where they were swiftly stuffed inside blue plastic bags, twirled and shut with twist ties before being dragged off to waiting pallets.The 60 or so people in safety vests...

Marchessault’s OT goal lifts Golden Knights past Blues 6-5

By W.G. RAMIREZ | February 14, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Zach Sanford had the best game of his young NHL career — even if his thoughts were understandably far from the ice.Sanford scored four goals in St. Louis' 6-5 overtime loss to Las Vegas, the Blues' first game since teammate Jay Bouwmeester...

Seven-time major winner Inbee Park tied for lead Down Under

February 14, 2020

ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — Seven-time major winner Inbee Park moved into contention for her 20th LPGA Tour win by taking a share of the second-round lead at the Women's Australian Open on Friday.Park's 4-under 69 left her with a two-round total of 10-under...

Riley leads UCLA past Washington State in OT, 86-83

By JILL PAINTER LOPEZ | February 14, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cody Riley got his first shot to fall in overtime, and that gave him the determination to get more.Riley scored 11 of his 19 points in overtime to lead UCLA to a 86-83 win over Washington State on Thursday night.Riley made the biggest...

With Britain out, the unwieldy EU faces major budget battle

By RAF CASERT | February 14, 2020

BRUSSELS (AP) — The Brexit drama shook the foundations of the European Union for years and laid bare the need for much-delayed political renovations at the 27-nation bloc. But now that Britain has finally left, where does the EU revamp even start and...

Martin scores 24, Arizona State holds off Stanford 74-69

By RICK EYMER | February 14, 2020

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Remy Martin knows all about finishing a game. The junior guard did what his team needed down the stretch.Martin scored 24 points, including a key layup in the final 32 seconds, helping Arizona State hold on for a 74-69 victory...