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Eichel scores twice, Sabres races past sluggish Penguins 5-2

Eichel scores twice, Sabres races past sluggish Penguins 5-2
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jack Eichel scored twice and the Buffalo Sabres jumped on the Pittsburgh Penguins early in a 5-2 victory. Eichel, Zemgus Girgensons and Sam Reinhart all beat Tristan Jarry during an early three-goal outburst. Connor Hutton turned away 41 shots as the Sabres earned just their second regulation victory in their last 20 meetings with Pittsburgh. Evgeni Malkin scored twice for the Penguins. But Pittsburgh has now dropped two straight since moving into first place in the Metropolitan Division earlier in the week.

Kihei Clark scores 17 as Virginia holds off Pitt 59-56

Kihei Clark scores 17 as Virginia holds off Pitt 59-56
By ALAN SAUNDERS Associated Press
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kihei Clark scored 17 points as Virginia held off a late charge to top Pittsburgh, 59-56. Trailing by 14 in the second half, Pitt used a 7-0 run to close to with in two points in the final two minutes. But Pitt guard Trey McGowens’ 3-point attempt with under 10 seconds to play went off the rim and Ryan Murphy’s last-dash heave didn’t get off before the buzzer.

DEA agent accused of conspiring with cartel

AP Exclusive: DEA agent accused of conspiring with cartel
By JOSHUA GOODMAN and JIM MUSTIAN Associated Press Writers
MIAMI (AP) — A once-standout U.S. federal narcotics agent known for spending lavishly on luxury cars and Tiffany jewelry has been arrested on charges he conspired to launder money with the same Colombian drug cartel he was tasked with fighting. Authorities say Jose Irizarry and his wife were taken into custody Friday in Puerto Rico. An indictment handed up in Tampa, Florida accuses Irizarry of secretly using his position as a federal agent to divert millions of dollars in drug proceeds from DEA control. Messages sent to Irizarry’s attorney seeking comment were not immediately returned.

Self-styled daredevil dies in crash after rocket launch

Self-styled daredevil dies in crash after rocket launch
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BARSTOW, Calif. (AP) — A colleague and a witness say a self-styled daredevil died Saturday after a rocket in which he launched himself crashed into the ground. The Daily Press of Victorville reports that “Mad” Mike Hughes died after the homemade rocket crashed on private property in Barstow about 1:52 p.m. near Highway 247.  Waldo Stakes, a colleague who was at the rocket launch, said Hughes, 64, was killed.  Justin Chapman, a freelance journalist, told The Associated Press that he and his wife witnessed the crash. Chapman said the rocket appeared to rub against the launch apparatus, which might have torn the parachutes attached to it.  He said the rocket went straight into the ground.

Fury beats Wilder to reclaim heavyweight title

The Latest: Fury beats Wilder to reclaim heavyweight title
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tyson Fury is a heavyweight champion once again, dominating Deontay Wilder in their title rematch before Wilder’s corner threw in the towel in the seventh round. Fury turned puncher as he dropped Wilder in the third and fifth rounds and was landing at will to the champion’s head. It was the first loss ever for Wilder in 44 fights. It was the 11th defense of the title he won in 2015.

2nd person in days killed by Mardi Gras float in New Orleans

2nd person in days killed by Mardi Gras float in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Authorities say a man has been struck by a float and killed by a Mardi Gras float during a parade in New Orleans. It was the second death in days involving a parade float and cast a pall over the Carnival festivities. Police said in a statement that the death occurred Saturday night on a downtown parade route of the Krewe of Endymion. The rest of the parade was canceled. The New Orleans mayor said the city is grieving anew after a woman was killed on a parade route Wednesday. The man’s name wasn’t immediately released.

Sanders wins Nevada caucuses, takes national Democratic lead

Sanders wins Nevada caucuses, takes national Democratic lead
By STEVE PEOPLES, MICHELLE L. PRICE, JONATHAN J. COOPER and BRIAN SLODYSKO Associated Press
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Bernie Sanders has scored a resounding victory in Nevada’s presidential caucuses. His win on Saturday cements his status as the Democrats’ national front-runner, though it’s also escalating tensions over whether he’s too liberal to defeat President Donald Trump. The 78-year-old Vermont senator successfully rallied his loyal base and tapped into support from Nevada’s large Latino community as the Democratic contest moved for the first time into a state with a significant minority population. The party’s more-establishment-minded members have been unable so far to unite behind Pete Buttigieg, Joe Biden or Amy Klobuchar, helping Sanders pull away.