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WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. senators declined on Thursday to block the sale of F-16s to Turkey, despite voicing deep disdain for Turkey’s conduct as an ally. They were upholding an unofficial bargain that Turks would get the fighter jets if they stopped blocking Sweden’s accession to NATO. “A deal’s a deal,” said Idaho Sen. Jim Risch, the ranking Republican on …

WASHINGTON (AP) — Citing potential national security risks, the Biden administration says it will investigate Chinese-made “smart cars” that can gather sensitive information about Americans driving them. The probe could lead to new regulations aimed at preventing China from using sophisticated technology in electric vehicles and other so-called connected vehicles to track drivers and their personal information. Officials are concerned …

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (8-21, 3-13 OVC) at Morehead State Eagles (21-8, 12-4 OVC) Morehead, Kentucky; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Eagles -18.5; over/under is 140 …