Food aid reaches north Gaza for first time in weeks. Israeli hostages’ families push for release

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Aid convoys carrying food reached northern Gaza this week, Israeli officials said Wednesday, the first major delivery in a month to the devastated, isolated area, where the U.N. has warned of worsening starvation among hundreds of thousands of Palestinians amid Israel’s offensive. The increasing alarm over hunger across Gaza has fueled international calls for a …

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Bill allowing permitless concealed carry in Louisiana heads to the governor’s desk for signature

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A bill allowing Louisiana residents, 18 and older, to carry a concealed handgun without a permit received final approval from lawmakers Wednesday. After years of GOP-led efforts for permitless concealed carry, the bill is poised to become law with Gov. Jeff Landry signaling that he plans to sign the legislation. Upon the Republican’s signature, Louisiana …

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Arizona State hosts No. 6 Arizona following Love’s 28-point game

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. Arizona Wildcats (21-6, 12-4 Pac-12) at Arizona State Sun Devils (14-14, 8-9 Pac-12) Tempe, Arizona; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -12; over/under is 159.5 BOTTOM …

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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Missouri’s GOP caucuses

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Missouri Republican Party will hold presidential caucuses on Saturday, offering voters their only chance to weigh in on who should represent the party on the November presidential ballot. The contest is one of the last chances for candidates to shape the race for the GOP nomination before Super Tuesday, when 15 states will hold Republican contests …

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Sweden charges a man for mapping military installations

STOCKHOLM (AP) — A man who allegedly mapped military installations in Sweden was charged Wednesday with unauthorized possession of secret information. Prosecutor Mats Ljungqvist said the 66 year-old man, who was not identified, had been gathering information for “a long time” and said it seemed that he had “a systematic approach” to mapping the installations, adding it appears “almost professional.” …

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Texas A&M faces No. 18 South Carolina, aims to halt 4-game skid

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. South Carolina Gamecocks (22-5, 10-4 SEC) at Texas A&M Aggies (15-12, 6-8 SEC) College Station, Texas; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Aggies -5; over/under is 135 …

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1 person injured when Hawaii tour helicopter crashes on remote Kauai beach

LIHUE, Hawaii (AP) — One person was injured when a tour helicopter crashed on a remote beach on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, the county fire department said Tuesday. An aircraft operated by Jack Harter Helicopters crashed at Honopu Beach on the Napali Coast, a rugged stretch of Kauai that is only accessible by hiking, kayaking or aerial tour. The …

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Erik Karlsson scores in overtime to give Penguins 4-3 win over Canucks

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Erik Karlsson scored the winning goal at 1:42 of overtime to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins to their third consecutive victory, 4-3 over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night. Rickard Rakell, with two goals, and Lars Eller added the others for Pittsburgh. Tristan Jarry made 32 saves between regulation and overtime. Penguins coach Mike Sullivan praised …

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Rose’s game-winner leads Fordham over George Mason, 61-60

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. NEW YORK (AP) — Kyle Rose led Fordham with 16 points, including the game-winning 3-pointer with four seconds left and the Rams beat George Mason 61-60 on Tuesday …

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