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Fox scores 31, Kings send Timberwolves to 12th straight loss

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN | February 4, 2020

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Bogdan Bogdanovic feels a lot more comfortable in Sacramento's starting lineup than he did coming off the bench.Kings coach Luke Walton is certainly happy with the results, although he would prefer Bogdanovic get a little more...

US adds ‘low yield’ nuclear weapon to its submarine arsenal

By ROBERT BURNS | February 4, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military has deployed a new addition to its nuclear arsenal — a long-range missile armed with a nuclear warhead of reduced destructive power. The so-called low-yield missile joins other, more powerful weapons aboard stealthy...

Canada beats US in OT, pulls within 2-1 in Rivalry Series

February 4, 2020

VICTORIA, British Columbia (AP) — Victoria Bach scored 3:22 into overtime to lift Canada over the United States on Monday night in the third game of the Rivalry Series.Bach's backhander off a 2-on-1 pass from Blayre Turnbull beat goalie Nicole Hensley,...

BU beats BC in 2OT, to face Northeastern in Beanpot final

By KEN POWTAK | February 4, 2020

BOSTON (AP) — The biggest goal of Wilmer Skoog's career won't count in the official NCAA statistics.Sure didn't dampen the moment.Skoog scored 7:20 into the second overtime and Boston University rallied past No. 4 Boston College 5-4 in the nightcap...

Emotional Johns scores 1st goal, Stars beat Rangers 5-3

By DENIS P. GORMAN | February 4, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Stephen Johns wasn't sure he'd ever score another goal — let alone with his parents in the stands.“I waited a long time,” he said.Johns scored his first goal since his return from a lengthy absence, Joe Pavelski scored power-play...

No. 1 Baylor beats Kansas State 73-67 for 19th straight win

By AVERY OSEN | February 4, 2020

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Baylor wasn't dominant, just good enough to lead Kansas State throughout and maintain its roll.Jared Butler scored 20 points and the No. 1 Bears extended their school-record winning streak to 19 games, beating Kansas State 73-67...

Australian Parliament remembers victims and heroes of fires

By ROD McGUIRK | February 4, 2020

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Lawmakers commemorated wildfire victims and praised the heroism of firefighters when Australia's Parliament sat on Tuesday as hundreds of protesters rallied outside demanding more policy action on climate change.The usual...

Iowa caucus takeaways: Voters send message, but count a mess

By NICHOLAS RICCARDI, JOSH BOAK, and HANNAH FINGERHUT | February 3, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Iowa Democrats tried out some new rules for reporting the results of its caucuses that start the presidential nominating press. It did not go well, and as a result, the impact is somewhat muted. Still, voters gave strong opinions on...

1 dead, 5 wounded in shooting on Greyhound bus in California

By STEFANIE DAZIO | February 3, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A man cursing and muttering incoherently opened fire aboard a packed Greyhound bus in Southern California early Monday, killing one person and wounding five others in a seemingly random attack before passengers disarmed him, authorities...

Pompeo message in Europe, Central Asia trip: Beware of China

By MATTHEW LEE | February 3, 2020

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (AP) — The countries Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visited on a five nation-tour over the last week varied from longtime ally Britain to ex-Soviet republics in Central Asia. But the message he conveyed to his hosts stayed the same:...

Azubuike, Dotson lead No. 3 Kansas to 69-58 win over Texas

By MADDY TANNAHILL | February 3, 2020

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Udoka Azubike came off the bench for Kansas for the first time this season. Coach Bill Self didn’t explain exactly why.Nonetheless, Azubike finished with 17 points to lead the third-ranked Jayhawks to their seventh straight victory,...

Valanciunas scores 26, leads Grizzlies over Pistons 96-82

By CLAY BAILEY | February 3, 2020

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jonas Valanciunas relishes the chance to battle a worthy big man under the basket.“It’s always a pleasure to fight down low, and not chase the guys on the 3-point line,” the Memphis center said with a laugh.In a battle with...