Residents: Police shortage is a security risk for Mardi Gras

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Throughout the quieter parts of the French Quarter, residents and businesses have posted signs that read "Caution: Walk in Large Groups. We (heart) N.O.P.D. We Just Need More."



Residents: Police shortage is a security risk for Mardi Gras



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Bill Haas escapes trouble to win Humana Challenge

LA QUINTA, Calif. (AP) — Bill Haas had a bad feeling.



Bill Haas escapes trouble to win Humana Challenge



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Officials say 2 sons of Egypt's Mubarak freed from prison

CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian security officials say two sons of ousted President Hosni Mubarak have been released from prison, nearly four years after they were first arrested along with their father.



Officials say 2 sons of Egypt's Mubarak freed from prison



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Toll of Filipino commandos killed in rebel clash rises to 43

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine police say 43 of their commandos have been killed in a fierce battle in the country's south with Muslim guerrillas while hunting one of southeast Asia's most-wanted terror suspects.



Toll of Filipino commandos killed in rebel clash rises to 43



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Offense rules as Tavares scores 4 in Team Toews' 17-12 win

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The NHL Foundation agreed to donate $200 for each shot on goal at the league's All-Star game on Sunday night.



Offense rules as Tavares scores 4 in Team Toews' 17-12 win



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Coach K gets 1,000th win as No. 5 Duke tops St. John's 77-68

NEW YORK (AP) — Make no mistake: Mike Krzyzewski is proud of his 1,000 wins. Just don't expect him to keep chasing milestones much longer.



Coach K gets 1,000th win as No. 5 Duke tops St. John's 77-68



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Japan seeks Jordan's help on gaining hostage's release

TOKYO (AP) — Japan sought help from Jordan and other countries Monday in its race to save a hostage held by the extremist Islamic State group, with no signs of progress on securing his release.



Japan seeks Jordan's help on gaining hostage's release



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