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Suborbital space tourism finally arrives | FCC prepares to run public C-band auction | The big four in the U.S. launch industry — United Launch Alliance, SpaceX, Blue Origin and Northrop Grumman — hope to be one of two providers that will receive five-year contracts later this year to launch national security payloads starting in 2022. | China’s launch rate stays high | The International Space Station is the largest ever crewed object in space.

 
Pavelski another PP goal as slumping Stars...
DALLAS (AP) — Joe Pavelski scored his NHL-leading ninth power-play goal and the Dallas Stars tallied twice in the opening period for the first time this season, beating the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-0 on Saturday night for only their second win in the past 12 games. “We were going to take a win however we could get it right now,” Pavelski said. Stars rookie goalie Jake Oettinger made 21 saves in his first career shutout, coming in his seventh...

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Pandemic forces route change, other precautions for...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Traveling across the rugged, unforgiving and roadless Alaska terrain is already hard enough, but whatever comforts mushers previously had in the world’s most famous sled dog race will be cast aside this year due to the pandemic. In years past, mushers would stop in any number of 24 villages that serve as checkpoints, where they could get a hot meal, maybe a shower and sleep — albeit “cheek to jowl” — in a warm building...

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Officer’s trial could reopen intersection where Floyd...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — During a group’s recent meeting at the now-vacant Speedway gas station near where George Floyd died, children roasted marshmallows on a fire pit while adults discussed topics ranging from activism to snow removal. “Black joy is a form of protest,” said Marcia Howard, one of the group’s organizers, referencing plans for celebrating Arctic explorer Matthew Henson as part of Black History Month. But the agenda on this chilly Thursday morning in February quickly segued to more...

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Por si te lo perdiste… el tercer...
(CNN Español) — El tercer paquete de estímulo económico de US$ 1,9 billones se abre camino en el Senado de Estados Unidos. La presión para su aprobación aumenta debido a que este mes millones de estadounidenses comenzarán a quedarse sin subsidios de desempleo por la pandemia. El presidente de EE.UU. Joe Biden llegó a un acuerdo para reducir la elegibilidad por ingresos para la próxima ronda de cheques de estímulo de US$ 1.400. ¿Qué contiene este nuevo paquete de...

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MATCHDAY: Bayern hosts Dortmund; Barcelona visits Osasuna
A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Saturday: GERMANY Bundesliga leader Bayern Munich hosts improving Borussia Dortmund for “der Klassiker,” a game that could potentially reopen the title race. Bayern is only two points ahead of Leipzig with 11 rounds remaining, meaning if Dortmund can stretch its winning run to five games across all competitions, it would give Leipzig the chance to go on top. Leipzig visits Freiburg earlier. Dortmund stars Jadon Sancho, Raphaël Guerreiro and Giovanni...

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‘Miracle on Ice’ star Mark Pavelich dies...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A member of the “Miracle on Ice” Olympic hockey team has died at a treatment center for mental illness. Officials in Anoka County, Minnesota, confirmed Friday that 63-year-old Mark Pavelich died at the Eagle’s Healing Nest in Sauk Centre, Minnesota, on Thursday morning. The cause and manner of death are still pending. “We are saddened to hear about the passing of 1980 Olympic gold medalist Mark Pavelich,” USA Hockey said in a statement. “We extend our...

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Old vs. new school: the best rap...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lil Baby, Roddy Ricch, Megan Thee Stallion and DaBaby have blazed the Billboard charts, but Grammy voters gave the young hip-hop stars the cold shoulder in the best rap album category, instead, surprisingly nominating the genre’s more matured voices like Nas and Jay Electronica. Some were baffled by the academy’s decision to push through some lesser-known projects in the category instead of the popular chart-topping albums that have dominated streaming services with record numbers. Several...

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The Latest: Brewers to open stadium for...
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The Milwaukee Brewers will have a limited number of fans at home games this season. The Brewers announced Thursday that Milwaukee health commissioner Kirsten Johnson has approved a plan allowing fans to fill 25% of the seating capacity at American Family Field, the stadium formerly known as Miller Park. That could mean 10,500 fans at the ballpark, which has a capacity of 41,900, not...

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Fans see Varlamov make 28 saves, Isles...
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Semyon Varlamov made 28 saves and came within 14 seconds of his fourth shutout, and the red-hot New York Islanders beat the slumping Devils 2-1 on Tuesday night in New Jersey’s first home game with fans in almost a year. Rookie Oliver Wahlstrom broke a scoreless tie with a wicked wrist shot early in the third period. Anders Lee knocked in his own rebound just under seven minutes later for the New York, which is...

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Kapanen scores twice; Pens welcome back fans...
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kasperi Kapanen scored two goals and the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 5-2 on Tuesday night. The Penguins won in front of their fans for the first time in almost a year, as state coronavirus restrictions were eased at the beginning of the month and spectators were allowed into the building. Penguins’ players raised their sticks and saluted the fans in attendance following the win. Bryan Rust scored his seventh, and Cody Ceci and Mike...

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Alarm grows in Serbia over virus surge;...
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbian health experts urged the government on Tuesday to introduce a state of emergency and a strict lockdown to halt a surge in coronavirus infections that they say threaten the Balkan nation’s health care system. The numbers of daily new infections have been rising sharply in the nation of 7 million despite a mass inoculation campaign that so far has seen nearly 1 million people receive a first vaccine shot. That rate of vaccinations has...

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Korkmaz, Milton come off bench, spark 76ers...
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Shake Milton scored 26 points, Furkan Korkmaz had 19 and the reserves sparked the Philadelphia 76ers to 130-114 win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. The Sixers followed one of their worst losses of the season to the struggling Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday with a smackdown of the mediocre Pacers. Joel Embiid had 24 points and 13 rebounds, and Ben Simmons had 18 points and six rebounds. The All-Stars got their numbers. The reserves got...

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US spending on construction projects rises 1.7%...
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Spending on U.S. construction projects rose 1.7% in January as new home building continues to lift the sector. Last month’s increase followed small revised gains in December and November. Spending on residential construction rose 2.5% in January, with single family home projects up 3%, the Commerce Department reported Monday. Despite an economy that’s been battered for nearly a year because of the coronavirus pandemic, historically low interest rates and city dwellers seeking more space...

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George Floyd kin joins protest anthem album...
NEW YORK (AP) — Before a late night rehearsal in December, Terrence Floyd couldn’t remember the last time he squatted on a drum throne, sticks in hand and ready to perform. Surely, he said, it had not happened since his brother, George Floyd, died at the hands of police in Minneapolis last May, sparking a global reckoning over systemic racism and police brutality. Now, Terrence is lending a talent he honed as a youngster in a church band to...

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‘The Crown,’ ‘Minari,’ ‘Ted Lasso’ win at...
NEW YORK (AP) — With homebound nominees appearing by remote video and hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler on different sides of the country, a very socially distanced 78th Golden Globe Awards trudged on in the midst of the pandemic and a storm of criticism. Netflix, which came in with a commanding 42 nominations, won the top TV awards. “The Crown,” as expected, took best drama series, along with acting wins for Josh O’Connor (Prince Charles) and Emma Corrin...

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