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US strikes another alleged drug-trafficking boat in Eastern Pacific 02/05/2026 11:29pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military said Thursday that it has carried out another deadly strike on a vessel accused of trafficking drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean. U.S. Southern Command said on social media that the boat “was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Paci Antetokounmpo remains with Bucks as an extremely hectic NBA trade deadline passes 02/05/2026 11:13pm • Giannis Antetokounmpo remained with the Milwaukee Bucks while plenty of other players changed addresses as the NBA trade deadline passed Thursday. An extremely busy deadline, at that: There were 28 trades made in the week leading up to the deadline, the most that the NBA has seen in over that timefr Argentina and US sign a major trade deal to slash tariffs and boost a political alliance 02/05/2026 10:44pm • BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina and the United States agreed Thursday to ease restrictions on each other's goods in an expansive trade deal that boosts a drive by President Javier Milei to open up Argentina’s protectionist economy and a push by the Trump administration to reduce food pr A glimmer of hope for democracy in Venezuela as opponents test the limits of free speech 02/05/2026 10:20pm • CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Andrés Velásquez didn’t stick around to become one more government critic jailed after Venezuela’s 2024 presidential election. 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Altman, the team's President of Basketball Operations, is hoping the addition of 1 Seahawks rookie safety Nick Emmanwori expects to play in Super Bowl after injuring ankle in practice 02/05/2026 08:20pm • SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Seahawks rookie safety Nick Emmanwori expects to play in the Super Bowl despite injuring his ankle during Wednesday’s practice at San Jose State University as Seattle prepares to face New England. Emmanwori said Thursday he was defending a pass on a routine out route, an Bet365 Bonus Code WTOP365: Get $200 Bonus for 76ers-Lakers, NBA Games 02/05/2026 07:55pm • As the Philadelphia 76ers prepare to take the court against the Los Angeles Lakers tonight, fans can enhance the viewing experience by activating the latest bet365 bonus code WTOP365. This welcome offer allows new users to place a $5 qualifying wager on the matchup to unlock $200 in bonus bets. This 7 Best Long-Term ETFs to Buy and Hold 02/05/2026 07:00pm • Markets have experienced a choppy start to 2026, with continued chatter about a potential artificial intelligence bubble along with significant volatility in precious metals. However, long-term investors know that financial success is measured in years and decades, not over just a few weeks. Low-cos Software Stocks Wilted After Claude Cowork's Debut. But These 3 Stocks May Thrive 02/05/2026 07:00pm • Angst is rising in the global software industry, as reflected by the S&P Software & Services Select Industry Index, down 21% year to date. Bellwether stocks are also slipping, such as Salesforce Inc. (ticker: CRM), down 28% in 2026, and Adobe Inc. (ADBE), down 23%. The anxiety reached a feve IVF Loans: Fertility Financing Options, Explained 02/05/2026 07:00pm • On your family-building journey, you may need to consider how to pay for in vitro fertilization and other fertility-related expenses. 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(AP) — When Drake Maye thinks about what it took for him to make it to the Super Bowl in just his second NFL season, his mind drifts to some of the stiffest competitions he’s ever faced. “I just think every two-on-two basketball (game) in the backyard probably prepared me f Falling tech stocks and a plunge for bitcoin hit Wall Street 02/05/2026 05:35pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Sharp drops hit Wall Street on Thursday as technology stocks fell and bitcoin plunged again to roughly half its record price set last fall. Several discouraging reports on the U.S. job market also knocked down yields in the bond market. The S&P 500 fell 1.2% for its sixth loss France begins Six Nations title defense with five-try pounding of Ireland in 36-14 win 02/05/2026 05:25pm • PARIS (AP) — France began its Six Nations title defense with five tries and a bonus point after a dominant 36-14 win against Ireland on Thursday. France scored a tournament-record 30 tries last year and a rout looked on the cards at a rainy Stade de France. France led 29-0 thanks to prolific left