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Kuwait says a drone attack targeting an oil refinery has sparked a fire 03/19/2026 03:08am • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Kuwait says a drone attack targeting an oil refinery has sparked a fire. Thailand Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to remain in power following Parliament vote 03/19/2026 02:46am • BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s incumbent Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul won a vote in Parliament on Thursday to remain in office, according to an official tally. The leader of the Bhumjaithai Party garnered 293 votes, exceeding the required majority of the 498 members who attended the session in Iran's judiciary announces execution of 3 men detained in January's nationwide protests, the first publicly known 03/19/2026 02:17am • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran's judiciary announces execution of 3 men detained in January's nationwide protests, the first publicly known. Bell's 31 lead California over UIC 91-73 in NIT 03/19/2026 02:07am • BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Chris Bell's 31 points led California over UIC 91-73 on Wednesday night in the NIT. Bell shot 10 of 12 from the field, including 7 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line for the Golden Bears (22-11). Justin Pippen scored 18 points and added six assists and New Orleans takes home win streak into matchup with Los Angeles 03/19/2026 02:03am • Los Angeles Clippers (34-35, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (24-46, 12th in the Western Conference) New Orleans; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pelicans -1.5; over/under is 233.5 BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans hosts Los Angeles looking to continue its six-game hom Boston faces Memphis on 3-game win streak 03/19/2026 02:03am • Boston Celtics (46-23, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (24-44, 11th in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Boston seeks to continue its three-game win streak with a victory over Memphis. The Grizzlies are 13-20 on their home court. Memp Knicks take on the Nets, seek 5th straight win 03/19/2026 02:03am • New York Knicks (45-25, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (17-52, 13th in the Eastern Conference) New York; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: New York is looking to extend its four-game win streak with a victory against Brooklyn. The Nets are 12-31 in Eastern Conference games. Broo Atlanta puts road win streak on the line against Houston 03/19/2026 02:03am • Atlanta Hawks (38-31, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (41-27, fifth in the Western Conference) Houston; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta will try to keep its three-game road win streak alive when the Hawks play Houston. The Rockets are 23-10 on their home court. Houston Los Angeles takes on Miami after Doncic's 40-point game 03/19/2026 02:03am • Los Angeles Lakers (44-25, third in the Western Conference) vs. Miami Heat (38-31, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Miami; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Heat -3.5; over/under is 239.5 BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles visits the Miami Heat after Luka Doncic scored 40 points in the Lakers' 12 Buzelis, Bulls to host Mitchell and the Cavaliers 03/19/2026 02:03am • Cleveland Cavaliers (42-27, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (28-41, 12th in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -12.5; over/under is 239.5 BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Conference foes Chicago and Cleveland face off on Thursday. The Bull Portland takes on Minnesota for conference showdown 03/19/2026 02:03am • Portland Trail Blazers (34-36, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (43-27, fourth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Portland plays Minnesota in Western Conference action Friday. The Timberwolves are 27-20 in Western Conference games. Minn Sensabaugh leads Utah against Milwaukee after 41-point game 03/19/2026 02:03am • Milwaukee Bucks (28-40, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (20-49, 14th in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Thursday, 9 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bucks -4.5; over/under is 229.5 BOTTOM LINE: Utah hosts the Milwaukee Bucks after Brice Sensabaugh scored 41 points in the Utah J Toronto faces Denver on 3-game win streak 03/19/2026 02:03am • Toronto Raptors (39-29, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (42-28, sixth in the Western Conference) Denver; Friday, 9 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Toronto seeks to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Raptors take on Denver. The Nuggets have gone 19-13 in home games. Denver scores Photos capture a mass homecoming exodus from Dhaka for Eid al-Fitr holiday 03/19/2026 02:03am • DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh's capital Dhaka hums with work and noise. Now, it is beginning to empty. Millions of internal migrants are preparing to return home for Eid al-Fitr, the festival marking the end of Ramadan. A child dressed in celebratory bright pink rides atop a sea of people tr Simpson, Williford lead Saint Joseph's (PA) over Colorado State in NIT 69-64 03/19/2026 01:58am • FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Derek Simpson led Saint Joseph's (Pa.) with 13 points and Austin Williford made a 3-pointer with 57 seconds left as the Hawks took down Colorado State 69-64 on Wednesday in the NIT. Simpson added nine rebounds and three steals for the Hawks (23-11). Williford scored 13 p