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15 February

A fin whale decomposing on an Oregon beach creates a sad but ‘super educational’ spectacle

It’s not yet known what killed an endangered fin whale, but people can marvel at the large marine mammal as it decomposes on an Oregon beach. “While it’s sad, it’s also super educational,” Tiffany Boothe, assistant manager of the Seaside Aquarium, said Thursday of the rare sight, which she said is only the second dead fin whale that Oregon has …

15 February

Portland visits San Diego after McKinney’s 31-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. Portland Pilots (9-17, 3-8 WCC) at San Diego Toreros (15-11, 5-6 WCC) San Diego; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Toreros -7; over/under is 157 BOTTOM LINE: …

15 February

With LeBron resting, Davis, Hachimura help Lakers rout Jazz 138-122

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Anthony Davis had 37 points and 15 rebounds, Rui Hachimura scored a career-high 36 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 138-122 on Wednesday night while resting LeBron James. The team cited an ankle injury for James, who sat out the second game of a back-to-back in the final game before the …

15 February

William & Mary takes on Towson, aims to end 4-game slide

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. Towson Tigers (15-10, 8-4 CAA) at William & Mary Tribe (8-17, 3-9 CAA) Williamsburg, Virginia; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -6.5; over/under is 130 BOTTOM …

15 February

Steady ascent or sudden splash? North Carolina governor’s race features men who took different paths

ROXBORO, N.C. (AP) — One candidate is an Ivy League-educated attorney who over 25 years amassed allies as he climbed North Carolina’s Democratic ladder. The other is a former furniture factory worker with a history of blunt commentary who plowed into Republican politics four years ago after a viral video on gun rights vaulted him to prominence. While taking dramatically …

15 February

Dell’Orso leads Campbell against Monmouth after 24-point showing

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. Campbell Fighting Camels (12-13, 6-6 CAA) at Monmouth Hawks (13-12, 6-6 CAA) West Long Branch, New Jersey; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hawks -6; over/under is …

15 February

Deere, Fastly fall; AppLovin, Shake Shack rise, Thursday, 2/15/2024

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes on Thursday: Cisco Systems Inc., down $1.22 to $49.06. The seller of routers, switches and software trimmed its profit forecast for its fiscal year. Deere & Co., down $20.12 to $364.66. The agricultural equipment maker gave investors a disappointing financial forecast. AppLovin Corp., up $11.63 to $58.50. …

14 February

3 officers shot in Washington, leading to daylong standoff before suspect’s arrest

WASHINGTON (AP) — Three police officers were shot trying to make an animal cruelty arrest that touched off an hourslong standoff in the nation’s capitol on Wednesday, which ended late at night with a man’s arrest. The officers were hospitalized and expected to recover from gunshot wounds, authorities said. A fourth officer was hurt at the scene, but not shot. …

14 February

Cavaliers converting rookie G Craig Porter Jr.’s two-way contract into 4-year deal, AP source says

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to convert rookie guard Craig Porter Jr.’s two-way contract into a standard four-year deal, a person familiar with the team’s plans told The Associated Press on Tuesday night. Porter has been an unexpected contributor this season for the Cavs, who have gone 22-5 since Dec. 16 and moved into the No. 2 …

14 February

Sony’s profit rises on growing sales of music, games, pictures and sensors

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese electronics and entertainment company Sony’s profit rose 13% in October-December on growing sales of music, image sensors and video games, the company said Wednesday. Tokyo-based Sony Corp.’s quarterly profit totaled 363.9 billion yen, or $2.4 billion, up from 321.5 billion yen the year before. Quarterly sales for the maker of the PlayStation game machines and Bravia …

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