February, 2024

• 21 February

  After 2-year-old girl shoots self, man becomes first person charged under Michigan’s gun storage law

  FLINT, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan man whose 2-year-old daughter shot herself in the head with his revolver last week became the first person charged under the state’s new law requiring safe storage of guns, just days after the new measure took effect as part of a sweeping reform of gun regulations in the state. Michael Tolbert, 44, of Flint, …

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• 21 February

  2024 CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup

  All Times EST Group A W L T GF GA Pts United States 1 0 0 5 0 3 Argentina 0 0 1 0 0 1 Mexico 0 0 1 0 0 1 Dominican Republic 0 1 0 0 5 0 Tuesday, Feb.. 20 At Carson, Calif. Mexico 0, Argentina 0 United States 5, Dominican Republic, 0 Friday, Feb. 23 …

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• 21 February

  Qualifiers for the 2024 Masters

  

  AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The players expected to compete in the 88th Masters, to be played April 11-14. Players listed only in the first category for which they are eligible (a-amateur). MASTERS CHAMPIONS: Jon Rahm, Scottie Scheffler, Hideki Matsuyama, Dustin Johnson, Tiger Woods, Patrick Reed, Sergio Garcia, Danny Willett, Jordan Spieth, Bubba Watson, Adam Scott, Charl Schwartzel, Phil Mickelson, Zach …

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• 21 February

  Rangers and forward Jonny Brodzinski agree on a 2-year contract extension

  

  NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Rangers and forward Jonny Brodzinski have reached an agreement on a two-year contract extension. General manager Chris Drury announced the deal on Wednesday. The contract is a one-way deal, with Brodzinski earning $787,500 annually whether he stays in the NHL or is sent down to the minor leagues. Brodzinski has been a regular …

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• 21 February

  Lituania cerrará dos puntos de control más con Bielorrusia, aliado de Rusia, en medio de tensiones

  

  VILNA, Lituania (AP) — Lituania decidió el miércoles cerrar otros dos de sus seis puntos de control con Bielorrusia a partir del mes próximo, en medio de las crecientes tensiones con su vecino oriental, que es aliado de Rusia. Con esto, son cuatro los cruces fronterizos cerrados entre los dos países. Los puntos de control de Lavoriskes y Raigardas dejaran …

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• 21 February

  Old European satellite plunges harmlessly through the atmosphere over the Pacific

  

  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — An old Earth-observing satellite fell out of orbit Wednesday and harmlessly broke apart over the Pacific. The European Remote Sensing 2 satellite reentered halfway between Hawaii and Alaska. The European Space Agency confirmed the demise of the 5,000-pound (2,300-kilogram) spacecraft, known as ERS-2. No damage or injuries were reported. Experts had expected most of the …

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• 21 February

  South Florida visits UTSA after Ivy-Curry’s 22-point outing

  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 Florida Bulls (19-5, 12-1 AAC) at UTSA Roadrunners (8-18, 2-11 AAC) San Antonio; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulls -5.5; over/under is 156 BOTTOM LINE: …

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• 21 February

  Anton Lundell scores OT winner, Panthers beat Senators 3-2 and jump into 1st place in East

  

  SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Anton Lundell scored 1:36 into overtime and the Florida Panthers beat the Ottawa Senators 3-2 on Tuesday night to jump over the idle Boston Bruins and into the top spot in the Eastern Conference. “It must have been one of the coolest moments in this building (for me) for sure,” Lundell said. “Out there in overtime, …

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• 21 February

  Election officials in the US face daunting challenges in 2024. And Congress isn’t coming to help

  WASHINGTON (AP) — With election season already underway, some state election officials are expressing frustration that Congress has yet to allocate federal money they have come to rely on to help cover the costs of securing their systems from attacks, updating equipment and training staff. Election officials face a long list of challenges this year, including potential cyberattacks waged by …

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• 21 February

  Patriots coach Jerod Mayo’s new staff a mix of youth, vets and connections to executive Eliot Wolf

  FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Jerod Mayo was clear when he was hired as the New England Patriots new coach that he wanted to empower his new staff with the freedom to have a voice both on the sideline and in the meeting rooms. His new trio of coordinators said Wednesday that they are confident they will have the space they …

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