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An Indian official plotted to assassinate a Sikh separatist leader in New York, US prosecutors say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:56:28 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — An Indian government official directed a plot to assassinate a prominent Sikh separatist leader living in New York City, United States prosecutors said Wednesday as they announced charges against a man they said was part of the thwarted conspiracy.U.S. officials became aware in the spring of the plot to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, who advocated for the creation of a sovereign Sikh state and is considered a terrorist by the Indian government. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration interceded and set up a sting, with an undercover agent posing as a hitman, after the conspirators recruited an international narcotics trafficker in the plot to kill the activist for $100,000.The Indian government official was not charged nor identified by name in an indictment unsealed Wednesday, but was described as a “senior field officer” with responsibilities in security management and intelligence, said to have previously served in India’s Central Reserve Police Force. The charges...

Brazile, Battle and defense lead Arkansas to 80-75 victory over No. 7 Duke

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:56:28 GMT

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Trevon Brazile had 19 points and 11 rebounds, Khalif Battle scored 21 off the bench and Arkansas held on to beat No. 7 Duke 80-75 on Wednesday night.Playing without leading scorer Tramon Mark, the Razorbacks (5-3) snapped a two-game skid before a capacity crowd of 20,344 — a record at Bud Walton Arena. When the final horn sounded, fans rushed the floor to celebrate.“It was awesome. Words can’t describe the feeling right now. It’s a great win,” coach Eric Musselman said after his 100th victory at Arkansas.Preseason All-American Kyle Filipowski was held to three points for the Blue Devils (5-2) in the first half. He played a key role in their late rally, though, finishing with 26 points and 10 rebounds.“We talk about confrontations all the time. When you go to the basket, you’ve got to go with conviction,” Duke coach Jon Scheyer said. “I thought a few times we were going just to get our shots off. Against a team like them, you’re not going to be very ef...

Sutherland scores 19, Le Moyne downs SUNY-Fredonia 92-54

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:56:28 GMT

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Luke Sutherland’s 19 points helped Le Moyne defeat SUNY-Fredonia 92-54 on Wednesday.Sutherland added five rebounds for the Dolphins (3-5). Darrick Jones Jr. scored 17 points and added seven rebounds. AJ Dancier shot 5 for 11, including 2 for 7 from beyond the arc to finish with 13 points.David Jordan led the Blue Devils in scoring, finishing with 16 points. Keenan Roberts Jr. added 10 points and seven rebounds for SUNY-Fredonia. NEXT UPLe Moyne visits Army in its next matchup on Tuesday.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Mitchell scores 30, UCSB beats Northern Arizona 70-59

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:56:28 GMT

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — Ajay Mitchell’s 30 points led UCSB over Northern Arizona 70-59 on Wednesday.Mitchell added five assists for the Gauchos (4-2). Josh Pierre-Louis added 12 points while shooting 5 of 9 from the field and 2 for 4 from the line, and he also had 10 rebounds. Matija Belic went 3 of 5 from the field to finish with eight points.Jayden Jackson finished with 17 points and two steals for the Lumberjacks (2-5). Oakland Fort added 14 points for Northern Arizona. Trenton McLaughlin also recorded 12 points.NEXT UPUp next for UCSB is a Wednesday matchup with New Mexico on the road, and Northern Arizona hosts Pacific on Saturday.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Boogie Ellis hits career-high 8 3-pointers for 28 points and USC routs Eastern Washington 106-78

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:56:28 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Boogie Ellis scored 28 points, hitting a career-high eight 3-pointers, and Southern California routed Eastern Washington 106-78 on Wednesday night.The Trojans (5-2) bounced back from a two-point loss to Oklahoma last week that dropped them out of the AP Top 25 poll. Ellis shot 9 of 13 from the floor and missed just two of his 3-point attempts. Isaiah Collier added 15 points despite four fouls as one of five Trojans in double figures. The Eagles (1-6) were led by former UCLA player Jake Kyman with 25 points, including seven 3-pointers.The Trojans stretched their lead to 31 points to start the second half when Ellis made three 3-pointers.The Trojans built their largest lead of the first half, 44-22, with a 19-3 run that included 13 straight points. Six different players scored, led by Vincent Iwuchukwu with seven points, including two dunks. USC led 52-33 at the break after shooting 63% from the floor. Shortly before halftime, Bronny James appeared on the bench. Unl...

Two gunmen fire at people at a bus stop on the outskirts of Jerusalem, wounding seven before being killed

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:56:28 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — Two gunmen fire at people at a bus stop on the outskirts of Jerusalem, wounding seven before being killed.Source

Allen-Eikens scores 32, CSU Northridge knocks off Pacific 80-69

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:56:28 GMT

STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — De’Sean Allen-Eikens’ 32 points led CSU Northridge over Pacific 80-69 on Wednesday.Allen-Eikens also contributed six rebounds for the Matadors (5-2). Jordan Brinson added 12 points while shooting 4 for 7 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free throw line, and he also had seven rebounds. Dionte Bostick was 3 of 11 shooting, including 2 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 6 from the line to finish with 12 points.Burke Smith finished with 17 points, six rebounds and three steals for the Tigers (4-4). Cam Denson added 15 points and six rebounds for Pacific. In addition, Donovan Williams had 12 points and four assists.NEXT UPThese two teams both play Saturday. CSU Northridge visits Northern Colorado and Pacific visits Northern Arizona.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Blackshear’s 22 lead Nevada past Montana 77-66

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:56:28 GMT

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Kenan Blackshear’s 22 points helped Nevada defeat Montana 77-66 on Wednesday.Blackshear added 10 rebounds for the Wolf Pack (5-0). Jarod Lucas was 3 of 10 shooting, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 9 for 10 from the line to add 16 points. K.J. Hymes had 13 points and was 2 of 4 shooting and 9 of 12 from the free throw line.The Grizzlies (2-4) were led by Aanen Moody, who recorded 22 points. Montana also got 15 points and seven rebounds from Money Williams. Laolu Oke also put up 13 points, 19 rebounds and two blocks.NEXT UPBoth teams next play Saturday. Nevada hosts Loyola Marymount and Montana plays San Jose State at home.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Suspect in custody after I-805 pursuit crash: police

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:56:28 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- A suspect is in custody Wednesday after a police pursuit led to a crash on Interstate 805 in the Normal Heights neighborhood, authorities said.Officers initially were investigating a stabbing in the 1500 block of Yanonali Ave. in Chula Vista, when the suspect left the scene, the Chula Vista Police Department said on X, formerly known as Twitter, at 10:06 p.m. December Nights: What to know about the two-day event at Balboa Park The suspect prompted a chase that ended in a collision at I-805 northbound at the Interstate 8 interchange, according to authorities. One person was taken to the hospital, the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department said.Check back for updates on this developing story.

Somali maritime police intensify patrols as fears grow of resurgence of piracy in the Gulf of Aden

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:56:28 GMT

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Somalia’s maritime police force on Thursday intensified patrols in the Red Sea following a failed pirate hijacking of a ship in the Gulf of Aden earlier this week.The commander of the maritime force in the semiautonomous region of Puntland, Abdullahi Mohamed Ahmed, told The Associated Press that patrols in the waters had doubled and were on a 24-hour rotation to deter pirates.“Here now we have many challenges. We had initially dealt with the pirates and stopped their activities, but recently on top of al-Shabab and IS we have had to look out for them again,”On Sunday, the U.S. military said it had captured five men who had attempted to hijack an Israeli-linked tanker off the coast of YemenU.S. and British militaries said the armed attackers seized the Liberian-flagged Central Park, managed by Zodiac Maritime, in the Gulf of Aden. The pirates had attempted to escape using speedboats but surrendered after being pursued by American destroyer the USS Mason, a state...