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GOP senators seek to acquit Trump without condoning conduct

By ERIC TUCKER | February 1, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — There is no question, Sen. Lamar Alexander said, that President Donald Trump actions were “inappropriate” when he asked Ukraine's leader to investigate Democratic rival Joe Biden.But not bad enough, he said, to warrant Trump's...

Trial highlights: After drama, quick vote to block witnesses

By MATTHEW DALY | February 1, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — After a dramatic night and a day of expectation, the Senate voted in quick order to block Democratic calls for new witnesses and documents at President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial. The 51-49 vote Friday, just before the dinner...

2020 candidates brace for frenzied, final weekend in Iowa

By WILL WEISSERT | February 1, 2020

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Democratic presidential candidates kicked off a final, frenetic weekend of campaigning ahead of the Iowa caucuses, which will begin the battle to take on President Donald Trump in November.Former Vice President Joe Biden and...

Trump acquittal now likely Wednesday; Senate nixes witnesses

By LISA MASCARO, ERIC TUCKER, and ZEKE MILLER | February 1, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate narrowly rejected Democratic demands to summon witnesses for President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial late Friday, all but ensuring Trump's acquittal in just the third trial to threaten a president's removal in U.S....

Barton, Nuggets hand Bucks rare defeat at home, 127-115

By JOE TOTORAITIS | February 1, 2020

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone couldn't have been any happier with a win than he was Friday night.Will Barton had 24 points and eight assists to lead the tired and short-handed Nuggets to a 127-115 victory that snapped Milwaukee's...

Biden cash reserves lag behind top 2020 rivals

By BRIAN SLODYSKO | February 1, 2020

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Former Vice President Joe Biden reported Friday that he had $9 million in reserve at the end of 2019, an underwhelming sum that suggests he could struggle to compete with his better funded rivals in the weeks ahead.Biden has...

Man, 19, gravely injured in Los Angeles high-rise fire dies

By CHRISTOPHER WEBER | January 31, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A 19-year-old French citizen who was gravely injured when flames tore through a high-rise apartment tower this week died Friday evening at a hospital, authorities said.The Fire Department announced the death but provided no details.The...

Lighting goalie Vasilevskiy gets 150th NHL win against Ducks

By JOE REEDY | January 31, 2020

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Nikita Kucherov had a goal and an assist for his fifth straight multi-point game, goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy picked up his 150th career NHL win and the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 on Friday night.Vasilevskiy...

Draisaitl’s scores 2, Oilers beat Blues 4-2

January 31, 2020

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Leon Draisaitl scored twice and the Edmonton Oilers beat the defending champion St. Louis Blues 4-2 Friday night.Caleb Jones and Josh Archibald also scored to help the Oilers improve to 7-1-2 in their last 10 games. Mikko Koskinen...

Zion scores 24, Pelicans pound Memphis 139-111

By BRETT MARTEL | January 31, 2020

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson even surprised himself when he vaulted upward to snare an overthrown alley-oop lob with his left hand, switched the ball to his right hand and laid it in before tumbling across the baseline.“It was one of those things...

Thunder rally in final minutes, push past Suns 111-107

By DAVID BRANDT | January 31, 2020

PHOENIX (AP) — Danilo Gallinari scored 27 points, Dennis Schroder added 24 and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied in the final minutes to push past the Phoenix Suns 111-107 on Friday night.Oklahoma City used a 13-0 run late in the fourth quarter to flip...

Ovechkin scores twice, moves into 8th on NHL’s goal list

January 31, 2020

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Crowds seldom give loud ovations to opposing players. Alex Ovechkin isn't just a regular opponent.Ovechkin scored two goals and moved into eight place on the NHL's career goals list, leading the Washington Capitals to a 5-3 win...