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Montana lawmakers push for reauthorizing Keystone XL
President Joe Biden canceled the long-disputed pipeline project in one of many executive orders on his first day i…
Analysis: Sanders may have learned wrong lessons from 2016
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bernie Sanders pledged to harness the energy from his first campaign to turn out more voters in 2020. He would build a coalition of black, yo…
Washington State knocks off Colorado 82-68 at Pac-12
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A long, eerie day of big news that seemed to come by the minute ended with an upset at the Pac-12 tournament.
Cardinals slugger Goldschmidt slowed by sore right elbow
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt will be out for several more games because of a sore right elbow.
New coronavirus threat: Florida limits nursing homes visits
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Gov. Ron DeSantis placed limits Wednesday on who can can visit Florida's nursing homes and other assisted living facilities, bidding t…
NBA suspends season; March Madness going without fans
The NBA became the first major American sports league to suspend play because of the coronavirus pandemic, raising questions Wednesday night about the future o…
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Cluster of coronavirus cases is tied to US biotech meeting
BOSTON (AP) — A biotech meeting at a hotel in downtown Boston appears to be the source of a cluster of the coronavirus in the U.S. — and a warning for employer…
Embiid returns to lead 76ers on night NBA suspends season
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid had 30 points and 14 rebounds in his return from a sprained left shoulder, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 124-106 victory …
Oregon governor to announce virus rules
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — With officials assuming that thousands of Oregonians will get the new coronavirus, an Associated Press source says Gov. Kate Brown is prepar…
Hornets top Heat 109-98, as NBA shutdown looms
MIAMI (AP) — Charlotte coach James Borrego thought it would be a rallying cry of sorts for the Hornets to not let the Miami Heat clinch a playoff spot on their…
Only essential staff and limited family at NCAA tournaments
The buzzer-beaters, upsets and all the other shining moments of this year’s NCAA tournaments will be played in mostly empty arenas.
Green scores 19, Arizona beats Washington 77-70 at Pac-12
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Arizona struggled with Washington's aggressive zone in a loss to end the regular season.
NWSL announces TV deal with CBS
CHICAGO (AP) — The National Women's Soccer League has agreed to a multiyear broadcast deal with CBS that will put both the season opener and the championship game on network television.
Arizona governor declares emergency as virus cases hit 9
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Wednesday declared a public health emergency because of the risk of increased transmission of coronavirus in the stat…