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Republicans went after one another at lively fourth debate skipped by Trump. Follow live updates
Four Republican presidential hopefuls — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie — were on stage for Wednesday night's debate in Alabama. The early front-runner for the GOP nomination,...

The GOP debate field was asked about Trump. But most of the stage's attacks focused on Nikki Haley
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Four Republican presidential candidates were given several opportunities Wednesday to criticize former President Donald Trump, who was absent from the debate again. But they mostly targeted each other, with former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley taking the brunt of...
Florida A&M defeats Presbyterian 65-60
CLINTON, S.C. (AP) — Love Bettis' 22 points helped Florida A&M defeat Presbyterian 65-60 on Wednesday night. Bettis was 6-of-12 shooting, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 8 for 9 from the line for the Rattlers (1-5). Shannon Grant scored 13 points while shooting 6...

GOP presidential hopefuls target Nikki Haley more than Trump, and other moments from the debate
With the Iowa caucuses rapidly approaching, a shrinking field of Republican White House hopefuls gathered Wednesday in Alabama for the fourth presidential debate. As usual, former President Donald Trump, who is dominating the GOP primary, didn’t appear. Instead, Florida Gov. Ron...

Top Wisconsin Senate Republican says a deal is near for university pay raises. UW officials disagree
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The leader of the Republican-controlled Wisconsin Senate said Wednesday that lawmakers are nearing a deal that would allow for long-blocked pay raises for Universities of Wisconsin employees to take effect and for funding to be released to pay for construction of a new...

Suspended Florida prosecutor tells state Supreme Court that DeSantis exceeded his authority
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis exceeded his authority when he removed a Democratic prosecutor from her elected office after a teenager fatally shot a girl and a news reporter, her attorney told the Supreme Court on Wednesday. The state constitution only allows...
Chewy: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot
PLANTATION, Fla. (AP) — PLANTATION, Fla. (AP) — Chewy Inc. (CHWY) on Wednesday reported a loss of $35.8 million in its fiscal third quarter. The Plantation, Florida-based company said it had a loss of 8 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense and...

How to watch the fourth Republican presidential debate and what to look for
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The number of candidates on stage is shrinking, but the fundamentals of Wednesday’s Republican presidential debate may be familiar to anyone who has watched the previous three meetings. No one has yet emerged as the clear Republican alternative to former...

52 sea turtles experiencing 'cold stun' in New England flown to rehab in Florida
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Fifty-two endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtles suffering from “cold stun” are rehabbing at four facilities in Florida after a flight on a private plane from the New England Aquarium in Massachusetts. The turtles arrived in Tampa on Tuesday, and 16 were...

College Board revises AP Black studies class set to launch in 2024
The College Board on Wednesday released an updated framework for its new Advanced Placement African American Studies course, months after the nonprofit testing company came under intense scrutiny for engaging with conservative critics. The revision includes more material on topics...
