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A timeline of how the protests in Iran unfolded and the crackdown that followed 02/04/2026 08:56pm • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Demonstrations broke out in Iran on Dec. 28 and spread nationwide as protesters vent their increasing discontent over the Islamic Republic's faltering economy and the collapse of its currency. While the initial focus had been on issues like spikes in the prices o On Capitol Hill, Treasury Secretary Bessent’s testimony descends into insults and shouting matches 02/04/2026 08:53pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — A hearing about oversight of the U.S. financial system devolved into insults several times Wednesday as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent clashed with Democratic lawmakers over fiscal policy, the business dealings of the Trump family and other issues. Appearances by treasury secre Syria signs landmark offshore oil field deal with Chevron and a Qatari investor 02/04/2026 08:53pm • DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syria ’s state-owned petroleum company signed a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. and Qatar on Wednesday for the development of the country’s first offshore oil and gas field. Syrian Petroleum Company's deal with U.S. energy giant Chevron and the Qatar-based Powe Perkins scores 18 in Villanova's 72-60 victory against Seton Hall 02/04/2026 08:53pm • BRYN MAWR, Pa. (AP) — Tyler Perkins scored 18 points as Villanova beat Seton Hall 72-60 on Wednesday. Perkins had five rebounds for the Wildcats (17-5, 8-3 Big East Conference). Malachi Palmer scored 15 points and added six rebounds. Duke Brennan had 12 points and shot 3 of 3 from the field and 6 Taylor scores 21 in UNC Asheville's 76-67 victory against South Carolina Upstate 02/04/2026 08:53pm • ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Kameron Taylor scored 21 points as UNC Asheville beat South Carolina Upstate 76-67 on Wednesday. Taylor added five assists for the Bulldogs (11-13, 5-5 Big South Conference). Toyaz Solomon scored 15 points while going 5 of 10 and 5 of 7 from the free-throw line and added 11 US judge blocks immigration agents from arresting people in Oregon without warrants unless there's a risk of escape 02/04/2026 08:51pm • PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — US judge blocks immigration agents from arresting people in Oregon without warrants unless there's a risk of escape. Mickey Lolich, hero of the 1968 World Series for the Detroit Tigers, dies at 85 02/04/2026 08:51pm • DETROIT (AP) — Mickey Lolich, who earned three complete-game wins for the Detroit Tigers in the 1968 World Series, the last Major League Baseball pitcher to accomplish that feat, died Wednesday. He was 85. The Tigers said Lolich's wife told them he died after a short stay in hospice care. An exact Parents of Colorado school shooter won't face gun charges, sheriff's office says 02/04/2026 08:49pm • DENVER (AP) — The parents of a 16-year-old boy who wounded two students at a Colorado high school with an old revolver his family said was kept in a locked gun safe won't be charged with any crimes, authorities said Wednesday. Investigators looked at whether the parents of Desmond Holly, who kille Christian McCaffrey wins 2025 Salute to Service award for supporting military veterans 02/04/2026 08:44pm • SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey is the USAA 2025 Salute to Service award winner. McCaffrey beat out Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones and Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson to win the award announced on Wednesday. The award recognizes Tot's 23 points push Appalachian State over South Alabama 65-57 02/04/2026 08:43pm • BOONE, N.C. (AP) — Jalen Tot's 23 points helped Appalachian State defeat South Alabama 65-57 on Wednesday. Tot shot 8 of 18, including 7 of 17 from beyond the arc for the Mountaineers (16-9, 9-4 Sun Belt Conference). Alonzo Dodd scored 18 points while shooting 6 of 14 from the floor and 4 of 7 fro Okananwa's 23 points help No. 22 Maryland women upset No. 12 Michigan State women 86-70 02/04/2026 08:42pm • EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Oluchi Okananwa scored 23 points, and the No. 22 Maryland women pulled away in the second half for an 86-70 win over No. 12 Michigan State on Wednesday. Maryland (18-6, 6-6 Big Ten) led 43-33 at halftime and broke the game open in the third quarter. Okananwa went 8 Neely scores 25 as UNC Greensboro downs Western Carolina 81-78 02/04/2026 08:37pm • GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Justin Neely scored 25 points, including five throws in the last three seconds, as UNC Greensboro beat Western Carolina 81-78 on Wednesday. Neely grabbed an offensive rebound, was fouled and made two free throws to tie the score at 78 with three seconds remaining. He was fo Wizards acquiring Anthony Davis from Mavericks in 8-player trade, AP source says 02/04/2026 08:37pm • DALLAS (AP) — The Washington Wizards are acquiring Anthony Davis in an eight-player trade with the Mavericks that includes draft picks for Dallas, a person with knowledge of the deal said Wednesday. The move is a signal the Mavericks are moving on from the widely criticized trade that sent superst Cayden Vasko's 26 points lead Wofford past VMI 81-67 02/04/2026 08:27pm • LEXINGTON, Va. (AP) — Cayden Vasko scored 26 points as Wofford beat VMI 81-67 on Wednesday. Vasko also contributed nine rebounds and five assists for the Terriers (16-8, 8-3 Southern Conference). Nils Machowski scored 15 points and added 11 rebounds. Jayden Tyler shot 4 for 6 (2 for 3 from 3-point Prop bets on Seahawks' Kenneth Walker III draw heavy action ahead of Super Bowl 02/04/2026 08:26pm • LAS VEGAS (AP) — Seattle running back Kenneth Walker III is at the center of proposition bets drawing strong action as the Seahawks prepare to meet the New England Patriots in Sunday's Super Bowl. BetMGM Sportsbook has taken a large amount of money on Walker to go over 20 1/2 receiving yards and u