THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3rd 2022 Updated 23:59 ET
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BIDEN, NYC, CRIME, NEW
Susan Sarandon has come under fire after sharing a message to Twitter that seemingly compares cops gathered to pay their respects to slain NYPD officer Jason Rivera to fascists. In her post on Wednesday, Sarandon shared a tweet by podcaster Danny Haiphong
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LEADER, ISIS, RAID, SYRIA
The head of Islamic State, Abu Ibrahim al-Hashemi al-Qurayshi, died as he lived most of his life: off the grid in the jihadist underworld. Little is known about the ISIS leader, whose real name is Amir Muhammad Said Abdel-Rahman al-Mawla, or other members
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ZUCKER, CNN, JEFF, GOLLUST
Jeff Zucker’s sudden departure from CNN has created an uneasy workplace environment rife with tension and questions about the network’s future, but two of his most loyal employees have defended and praised their now-former boss until the bitter end. Zucker
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BIDEN, SUPREME, COURT, TRUMP
Washington (CNN) A version of this story appeared in CNN's Race Deconstructed newsletter. To get it in your inbox every week, sign up for free here . Offensive. Insulting. Obscene. Conservatives' characterizations of President Joe Biden's commitment to nominate
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STORM, WINTER, SNOW, ICE
CHICAGO (AP) — A major winter storm with millions of Americans in its path spread rain, freezing rain and heavy snow further across the country on Thursday, disrupting travel as roads in many states were left icy by the wintry mix and airlines canceled thousands
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LAQUAN, MCDONALD, PRISON, ARBERY
The McMichaels and a neighbor, William “Roddie” Bryan, were convicted of murder in a Georgia state court last fall and sentenced to life in prison. Separate from that case, the three white men also were indicted in U.S. District Court on charges that they violated
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RUSSIA, FLAG, FALSE, UKRAINE
Skepticism is building around the White House’s narrative regarding Ukraine and Russia, and that boiled over today during the press briefing at the US State Department. In a rare act of journalism, Matt Lee of the Associated Press excoriated State Department
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OLYMPICS, PELOSI, CHINA, ATHLETES
As the Olympics open, China seeks the limelight, but warns against criticism Enlarge this image toggle caption Zhang Ling/AP Zhang Ling/AP When China hosted the 2008 Summer Olympics, President George W. Bush attended the opening ceremony and mingled with
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BRIAN, FLORES, NFL, LAWSUIT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — John Elway is refuting Brian Flores’ claim in a lawsuit that his interview with the Denver Broncos in 2019 was a sham and only conducted to satisfy the NFL’s Rooney Rule. “While I was not planning to respond publicly to the false and
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PALIN, TIMES, COVID, COURT
Palin resumes court battle with New York Times Sarah Palin's libel suit against The New York Times went to trial Thursday in a case over the former Alaska governor's claims the newspaper damaged her reputation with an editorial linking her campaign rhetoric
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NOEM, SIGNS, BILL, SOUTH
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) on Thursday slammed her gubernatorial Democrat opponent’s support for some vaccine mandates and mask-wearing rules, telling Breitbart News that Rep. Jamie Smith (D) has consistently dismissed personal responsibility and rights
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BIDEN, HUNTER, DEVELOPMENT, SCHWEIZER
Breitbart News senior contributor Peter Schweizer, author of Red-Handed: How American Elites Get Rich Helping China Win, reacted to The New York Times suing the State Department for access to Hunter Biden’s emails. Schweizer told FNC’s “Fox & Friends” that
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FACEBOOK, META, STOCK, MARKET
Facebook parent company Meta is on pace to lose roughly $200 billion in market value as shares plummeted early Thursday. The company’s shares dropped as much as 23% in pre-market trading which, if the losses hold, would lose Meta roughly $200 billion in market
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WASHINGTON, DAN, SNYDER, NEW
Former Washington Commanders employees and members of Congress are pressuring the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell to release a report about the team's history of sexual harassment and its workplace culture Former Washington Commanders employees and members
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TESTS, MEDICARE, COVID, FREE
Last month, the administration directed private insurers to cover up to eight at-home tests a month free of charge to people on their plans. Officials said at the time they were still trying to figure out what to do about Medicare, which covers more than 60
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JEFF, BEZOS, BRIDGE, HISTORIC
A Dutch city has agreed to spend weeks taking down a historic bridge so Jeff Bezos’ new gigantic superyacht can reach the open seas this summer. The Amazon founder’s 417-foot-long three-masted ship is currently under construction in The Netherlands, but the
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BUS, SHOOTING, GREYHOUND, DEAD
One person was killed and at least four others wounded in a shooting on a greyhound bus in California on Wednesday night, officials said. The gunfire erupted aboard the bus that was parked outside of a convenience store in the city of Oroville at about 7:35
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ROGAN, JOE, SPOTIFY, YOUNG
(Dado Ruvic/Reuters) Spotify added more users and saw a spike in advertising revenue in its fourth quarter as the company shifted its focus toward podcasting, despite experiencing some public outcry over podcast host Joe Rogan. Spotify recorded 406 million
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PUTIN, CHINA, UKRAINE, TIES
Blog Post Search engine optimization is a problem. That’s not a non-sequitur. Headlines about the military crisis Russian President Vladimir Putin has generated must all have the word “Ukraine” in them. But that’s confusing us. Take a recent headline as one
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SCHOOL, WEAR, HIGH, MASK
The yellow school bus has become an increasingly rare sight in California. But new legislation is aiming to change that, a policy shift that proponents say could curb absenteeism and narrow inequities. Unlike some other states, California law does not require
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COVID, 19, HELD, LED
Share All sharing options for: There’s a Covid-19 epidemic in deer. It could come back to haunt us. In November 2020, Covid-19 cases in Iowa surged to 32,081 cases in a single week — at the time, a record high. And that was only among the humans. As scientists
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JOBLESS, CLAIMS, WEEK, STRAIGHT
The number of new applications for unemployment benefits fell 23,000 last week to 238,000, less than expected. The numbers reported Thursday morning by the Labor Department are a good sign for job growth. Weekly jobless claims are seen as a proxy for layoffs
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GARCETTI, MASKLESS, BREATH, PHOTO
I trust that everyone has got the latest health advice from Los Angeles? It comes after the emergence of a photo of the city’s mayor, Eric Garcetti, with NBA legend Magic Johnson. What was wrong with the photograph? Well everybody in it was maskless. In a city
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SUPREME, COURT, ARRESTED, MICHIGAN
Parked in front of the Supreme Court illegally, Dale Paul Melvin talks with U.S. Capitol Police officers February 3, 2022 in Washington, DC. The Michigan man who was arrested last year after illegally parking his SUV in front of the Supreme Court returned
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BIDEN, NYC, CRIME, NEW
New York Post
Eric Adams will ask Biden for ‘9/11 response’ to ‘pandemic’ of gun violence
Mayor Eric Adams said early Thursday that he will be asking President Biden for enough money to bring a “9/11 response” to the “pandemic” of gun crime on city streets. Adams told WCBS 880 of his plans ahead of his scheduled meeting with the embattled commander-in-chief
ABC
NYC mayor defends dinner with disgraced ex-governor Cuomo
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is pushing back against the suggestion there was anything wrong with his dinner this week with disgraced former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo NEW YORK -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams pushed back Thursday against the suggestion
Newsmax
Biden: 'The Answer Is Not to Defund the Police'
President Joe Biden on Thursday said "the answer is not to defund the police" during a speech promoting his administration's work against gun violence in New York City. During his remarks at NYPD headquarters, Biden addressed New York City Mayor Eric Adams,
New York Times
For Biden and Adams, a Meeting of Like Minds on Gun Crime
Last summer, Eric Adams declared himself the “face” of the Democratic Party, pre-emptively seizing the national spotlight months before he took office as mayor of New York City. That spotlight will fall directly on Mr. Adams on Thursday, as he hosts President
Red State
Biden Targets the Second Amendment and Gun Owners With a Barrage of Lies
Either Joe Biden is one of the most ignorant people ever to hold the office or he’s one of the most dishonest. Or both. I’m inclined to think both. Biden is in New York City Thursday to talk about dealing with “gun violence,” (Funny thing about how those guns
CNN
Opinion: On crime, Biden should do what's right
Julian Zelizer, a CNN political analyst, is a professor of history and public affairs at Princeton University and author of the book "Abraham Joshua Heschel: A Life of Radical Amazement." Follow him on Twitter @julianzelizer. The views expressed in this commentary
Fox News
New Yorkers scared to walk the streets, expect 'absolutely nothing' from Biden's visit with the mayor
New Yorkers admit to feeling the impacts of rising crime but told Fox News they expect "absolutely nothing" to come from President Biden’s meeting with the mayor Thursday. Biden will travel to New York City Thursday to discuss a "comprehensive strategy to
LA Times
Biden to embrace New York’s new mayor, and his approach to rising crime
President Biden, in the midst of a political reset aimed at getting him out of Washington to emphasize the Democrats’ case to voters ahead of November’s midterm elections, will travel on Thursday to New York City to embrace its new mayor — and his approach
Washington Times
Undermanned D.C. police look to high schools for next generation of officers
The Metropolitan Police Department has relaunched its high school cadet program in a bid to encourage young people in the District of Columbia to join a force that has had trouble filling open positions. The department has 3,525 officers, down from the 3,700-strong
CNN
Lawmakers want to make Lunar New Year a federal holiday
(CNN) Millions of people in the US celebrate Lunar New Year, and as the Asian American population continues to grow, that number only stands to increase. Democratic Rep. Grace Meng of New York wants to recognize that reality by making Lunar New Year the next
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Breitbart
Susan Sarandon Attacks Mourning NYPD Officers as Fascists During Funeral for Murdered Cop Jason Rivera
Susan Sarandon has attacked New York Police Department officers who attended the recent funeral of murdered cop Jason Rivera, posting a meme to Twitter calling cops fascists and questioning why police are even needed in New York City. The Thelma and Louise
ABC
Biden, NYC mayor release plans to curb gun violence
They met Thursday to discuss their strategies and speak with community members. With gun violence on the rise in major cities across the country, including New York City, elected officials are scrambling to come up with solutions. President Joe Biden and
Conservative Daily News
President Joe Biden’s Schedule for Thursday, February 3, 2022
588 VIEWS Share Tweet Whatsapp Reddit Print Mail Summary: President Joe Biden will attend the National Prayer Breakfast then head to New York to talk about the horrific wave of violence across America that occurred due to Democrats pushing Defund the Police
CNN
Biden turns his focus to gun violence prevention for New York trip
(CNN) President Joe Biden heads to New York City on Thursday after a spate of headline-grabbing violent crimes, hoping to turn the politically fraught issue of crime into a new focus on combating gun violence. As Democrats grapple with how to tackle a problem
American Enterprise Institute
From defund to refund: Attitudes about the police
Blog Post President Joe Biden traveled to New York City Thursday to meet with new mayor and former police captain Eric Adams and to discuss rising gun crime and violence against the police after the killing of two officers in Harlem. For some time, polls have
CNN
Biden and NYC Mayor Eric Adams seal their alliance as Democrats face a crossroads on crime
(CNN) Their paths to the New York Police Department's downtown Manhattan headquarters on Thursday could hardly have been more different, but President Joe Biden and New York City Mayor Eric Adams are now -- by their choosing and at their own political risk
Newsmax
Susan Sarandon Slammed for Sharing Post Comparing NYPD Cops at Funeral to Fascism
Susan Sarandon has come under fire after sharing a message to Twitter that seemingly compares cops gathered to pay their respects to slain NYPD officer Jason Rivera to fascists. In her post on Wednesday, Sarandon shared a tweet by podcaster Danny Haiphong
CNN
Susan Sarandon facing backlash for "mocking heroes" in anti-cop Twitter post
(CNN) Susan Sarandon is facing backlash from law enforcement for a Twitter post she shared comparing the officers gathered at slain NYPD Detective Jason Rivera's funeral to fascists. Podcaster Danny Haiphong had originally posted a tweet that showed thousands
Fox News
Biden repeats debunked Second Amendment cannon claim, says 'no amendment is absolute'
President Joe Biden said Thursday that "no amendment is absolute" while discussing the Second Amendment and repeated a debunked claim that cannons were prohibited when the amendment was passed. "There’s no violation of the Second Amendment right," Biden
Fox News
McCarthy slams Biden for failing to condemn 'soft-on-crime' Dems during NYC trip, calls for GOP House majority
EXCLUSIVE: House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy slammed President Biden for failing to publicly condemn "soft-on-crime" politicians during his visit to New York City Thursday, and urged Americans to "entrust" Republicans with the majority of the House of Representatives
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Fox News
Two men allegedly try to carjack New York City cop, shoot him in the shoulder
Two men were busted for allegedly trying to carjack an off-duty New York City police officer – triggering a wild gun fight with cops Tuesday in Queens, officials said. Chad Collie, 19, and Jayare Robinson, 18, were arraigned Thursday in Queens Criminal Court
New York Post
President Biden delivers an empty message on crime that promises nothing NYC needs
Low-energy President Biden struggled not to look at his watch in New York on Thursday as he sleepwalked through a pat speech about crime that failed to rise to the moment in any respect. New York City must again go it alone. The visit was supposedly to help
New York Post
Biden hails ‘guns’ of muscular NYC anti-violence activist — and admits ‘poor choice of words’
President Biden attended a rare New York City “gun” show Thursday — grasping the muscular arms of Queens violence interruptor Shyism Bryant and marveling at the “guns.” “I tell you what, man — that man’s got some guns!” the president said after grabbing Bryant’s
Fox News
Biden to meet with New York City Mayor Eric Adams amid surge in violent crime
President Biden is traveling to New York City on Thursday to meet with Mayor Eric Adams to discuss ways federal and local law enforcement can collaborate to combat gun crime and further invest in putting more police officers on the beat amid a surge in violent
New York Post
Biden admin announces crackdown on illegal ghost guns
The Biden administration has announced plans to crackdown on illegal ghost guns and firearms trafficking along the East Coast “iron pipeline” — just in time for the president’s visit to New York City on Thursday to discuss surging gun violence. President Biden
Fox News
The crime message Mayor Adams needs to deliver to Biden
There are times when New York grieves as a city, when tragic events permeate the collective consciousness of Gotham and color our daily sojourns and interactions. The terrible murders of New York Police Department Officers Wilbert Mora and Jason Rivera have
Fox News
New York City crime surged 38.5% overall in the first month of 2022
New York City saw a 38.5% surge in overall crime last month, according to data released by the NYPD on Thursday, the same day that President Biden visited the city to discuss strategies for reining in crime. The surge was driven by a 91.5% increase in thefts
Newsmax
Biden: 'The Answer Is Not to Defund the Police'
President Joe Biden on Thursday said "the answer is not to defund the police" during a speech promoting his administration's work against gun violence in New York City. During his remarks at NYPD headquarters, Biden addressed New York City Mayor Eric Adams,
Fox News
New York governor approves aggressive redistricting plan that could wipe out several GOP seats
New York’s Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law a redistricting plan that dramatically shifts the state’s political alignment in favor of Democrats and could have a significant ripple effect in the upcoming midterm elections. Hochul signed the
Washington Times
Biden anti-crime strategy to focus on guns, community support
Responding to the surge in homicides across the country, President Biden on Thursday will outline an anti-crime strategy in New York that cracks down on the flow of illegal guns, boosts funding for police and increases support for programs that assist recently
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Breitbart
Biden White House Launches New Gun Control Initiative
The White House announced Thursday that President Joe Biden is launching new gun controls, which include a National Ghost Gun Enforcement Initiative. The WH used a press release to explain the initiative “will train a national cadre of prosecutors and disseminate
Fox News
MSNBC broadcast interrupted by 'Let's Go Brandon' flag
Biden protesters held up a "Let’s Go Brandon" flag and chanted in the background of an MSNBC live report on Thursday during President Biden’s visit to New York. Biden traveled to New York City to discuss a "comprehensive strategy to combat gun crime" with
Washington Times
Biden blasts GOP, gun industry for NYC crime wave; calls for new gun-control measures
NEW YORK — President Biden blamed lax gun ownership laws Thursday for the crime wave hitting New York City and other communities, insisting that Second Amendment rights were never meant to be absolute but saying nothing about the progressive crime policies
Newsmax
NYC Mayor Has Dinner With Disgraced Former Gov. Cuomo
New York City Mayor Eric Adams had dinner with the state's disgraced former Democrat Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday, a spokesperson for Adams confirmed to Fox News. "Mayor Adams meets with a lot of former government officials to talk about governance, which
Fox News
Biden, ahead of NYC visit, rolls out strategy to stop flow of guns, bolster law enforcement
The Biden administration on Thursday morning rolled out a strategy to stop the flow of guns, bolster law enforcement and increase funding for community policing ahead of President Biden’s visit to New York City to meet with Mayor Eric Adams. Senior administration
New York Post
Joe Biden arrives in NYC to address surging gun violence with Eric Adams
President Biden landed at New York’s JFK Airport Thursday afternoon ahead of his meeting with Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul to discuss the city’s surging gun violence crisis. Biden and Attorney General Merrick Garland touched down on Air Force One
Fox News
What Biden can and cannot do about crime in America's cities
It’s too bad President Joe Biden is meeting with the wrong guy when he comes to New York City Thursday. No, no. Don’t get me wrong. It is a good thing for the Big Apple that its newly installed Democratic mayor, Eric Adams, has a good relationship with the
Newsmax
NYC Mayor Adams Defends Dinner Date With Andrew Cuomo
New York City Mayor Eric Adams defended on Thursday his dinner date with disgraced former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, saying he'd be "foolish" to let Cuomo’s sexual misconduct scandal keep him from seeking his advice, the New York Post reports. "The reality is that
New York Post
NYC gets 2 more Albany seats at expense of upstate GOP under redistricting
ALBANY – New York City will gain two new state Senate seats in 2023 under the redrawn district lines by Democratic lawmakers, the move coming at the expense of at least three Republican-held upstate seats. The redistricting legislation, just passed Thursday,
Newsmax
Biden Steps Up Fight Against 'Iron Pipeline' of Illegal Guns
The Biden administration is expanding a crackdown on untraceable guns and firearms trafficking along the East Coast “iron pipeline” and elsewhere as police departments across the nation fight surging gun violence that’s left a trail of bloodshed already this
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Fox News
Biden NYC visit: 8 murdered, 15 shot in week of Big Apple trip
President Biden will visit New York on Thursday as the city, like many others, grapples with devastating gun violence that has impacted the lives and families of police officers, children and members of the public. Biden will travel with Attorney General Merrick
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LEADER, ISIS, RAID, SYRIA
Conservative Daily News
US Special Forces Kill ISIS Leader In Syria During Late Night Raid
U.S. special forces killed the leader of the Islamic State during a successful operation conducted in northwest Syria late Wednesday evening, the Pentagon said. The mission resulted in the death of its target Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi, the known leader
New York Times
ISIS Leader Dead After U.S. Commandos Raid House in Syria
A risky predawn raid by U.S. Special Operations forces that resulted in the death of the Islamic State’s leader on Thursday was set in motion months ago with a tip that the top terrorist was hiding out on the top floor of a house in northwest Syria. In brief
Washington Times
Pentagon confirms U.S. performed counterterrorism raid in Syria
U.S. special operations forces launched what Pentagon officials early Thursday said was a successful counterterrorism mission in northwest Syria but provided few other details of the operation. The raid at Atmeh, in the Syrian province Idlib, was under the
Huffington Post
Biden Says U.S. Forces Have Taken Leader Of ISIS 'Off The Battlefield'
President Joe Biden said Thursday that U.S. military forces in northwest Syria have “taken off the battlefield” Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi, the leader of Islamic State, in a counterterrorism operation. The Pentagon earlier described the raid as a “successful
Fox News
Inside US raid that killed ISIS leader: 'Incredibly complex,' on same scale as bin Laden operation
The U.S. Special Operations counterterrorism mission in northwest Syria Thursday that killed ISIS leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi was "long planned," and on the level and scale of the U.S. operation to take out Usama bin Laden in 2011, senior administration
CNN
Analysis: Biden lands a presidential moment that may be fleeting with strike on ISIS leader
(CNN) The US commando raid in Syria that resulted in the death of the top leader of ISIS came at a moment when President Joe Biden was badly in need of a commander-in-chief moment with his leadership under siege at home and overseas. Official photos and accounts
Red State
Analysis: The War on Terror's Leadership Decapitation Strategy to Contain ISIS Threat Carries On
As reported by my colleague Brandon Morse, a US raid in Syria has resulted in the suicide death of yet another ISIS leader, “ISIS Leader Dead After Compound Raided, Biden Admin Confirms.” Haji Abdullah chose to blow himself and his family up after being surrounded
ABC
Biden details US raid in Syria that left ISIS leader dead
President Joe Biden on Thursday, in remarks from the White House, gave details to the nation about a dramatic U.S. raid overnight in Syria he said took the leader of ISIS "off the battlefield." "Last night, operating on my orders, the United States military
Breitbart
Joe Biden Announces Death of Islamic State Leader in Syria Military Strike Allegedly Killing 13
President Joe Biden announced the death of Islamic State leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi on Thursday after the military conducted a military strike against a target in Syria. “Last night at my direction, U.S. military forces in northwest Syria successfully
USA Today
Biden says IS leader killed during US raid in Syria
Biden says IS leader killed during US raid in Syria The leader of the violent Islamic State group was killed during an overnight raid carried out by U.S. special forces in Syria’s northwestern Idlib province, President Joe Biden said Thursday. (Feb. 3)
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National Review
Top ISIS Leader Killed in U.S. Special Operations Raid in Syria, Biden Says
Emergency personnel sift through debris in the aftermath of a counter-terrorism mission conducted by U.S. Special Operations Forces in Atmeh, Syria, February 3, 2022. (Courtesy of Mohamed Al-Daher/via Reuters ) A “successful” U.S. Special Operations counterterrorism
CNBC
ISIS leader dies during U.S. counterterrorism raid in Syria, White House says
President Biden, Vice President Harris and members of the President's national security team observe the counterterrorism operation responsible for removing from the battlefield Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi — the leader of ISIS. WASHINGTON – The leader
Newsmax
ISIS Leader Killed in US Raid in Syria Remains Murky Figure
The leader of the Islamic State group killed in a U.S. raid overnight in northwest Syria was largely a mystery, with almost no known photos, never appearing in public or in the group’s videos. He met his end in the same rebel-held Idlib province where his
NPR
The U.S. has conducted a counterterrorism operation in Syria
The U.S. has conducted a counterterrorism operation in Syria The U.S. has conducted a counterterrorism operation in northern Syria, according to a statement from the released by the Pentagon early Thursday. "U.S. Special Operations forces under the control
New York Post
Biden announces death of ISIS leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi
The new head of the ISIS terror group was killed during a daring overnight raid in northwestern Syria, President Biden announced Thursday. “Thanks to the skill and bravery of our Armed Forces, we have taken off the battlefield Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi—the
The Intercept
Killing of ISIS Leader Shows That U.S. Forever Wars Will Never End
“Last night at my direction, U.S. military forces in northwest Syria successfully undertook a counterterrorism operation to protect the American people and our Allies, and make the world a safer place,” Biden said in a statement early Thursday morning. “Thanks
Washington Times
Biden says terrorist leader blew himself up as U.S. special forces closed in
The leader of ISIS killed himself and his family members “in a final act of desperate cowardice” by detonating explosives as U.S. special forces raided his hideout in Syria, President Biden said Thursday. “He chose to blow himself up, not just with a vest,
LA Times
U.S. forces killed leader of Islamic State in Syria raid, Biden says
President Biden announced Thursday that U.S. forces killed the leader of Islamic State during an overnight raid in Syria that first responders reported left 13 civilians dead. “Last night at my direction, U.S. military forces in northwest Syria successfully
Fox News
Who is Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi — the leader of ISIS killed in US raid?
The Islamic State leader killed Thursday during a U.S. Special Operations forces raid in Syria was working undercover trying to rebuild the terrorist group, carried a gun wherever he went and once was detained by American forces in Iraq nearly 15 years ago,
New York Times
Live Updates: U.S. Announces Death of ISIS Leader in Raid
Image The aftermath of an operation by U.S. forces early on Thursday in Atmeh, in the rebel-held Idlib Province of Syria. Credit... Yahya Nemah/EPA, via Shutterstock President Biden said on Thursday that U.S. Special Operations commandos killed the leader
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Fox News
US Special Operations forces carry out ‘successful’ mission in northwest Syria
U.S. Special Operations forces carried out a "successful" counter-terrorism mission in northwest Syria on Thursday, the Pentagon said in a statement obtained by Fox News. John Kirby, the Pentagon press secretary, said there were no U.S. casualties and more
New York Times
Who was Abu Ibrahim al-Hashemi al-Qurayshi?
The head of Islamic State, Abu Ibrahim al-Hashemi al-Qurayshi, died as he lived most of his life: off the grid in the jihadist underworld. Little is known about the ISIS leader, whose real name is Amir Muhammad Said Abdel-Rahman al-Mawla, or other members
Red State
An ISIS Leader Has Been Killed Along With 10 Family Members; Is It Significant or Just Theater for Joe Biden?
On Thursday, the White House claimed that it had directed a raid on a building in northwest Syria that resulted in the death of ISIS honcho Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi. At least 13 people died in the attack, including four women and six children. No
ABC
US military carries out counterterrorism mission in northwest Syria
The Pentagon has confirmed that U.S. special operations forces carried out a "successful" counterterrorism mission in northwest Syria Wednesday, but provided few other details. "U.S. Special Operations forces under the control of U.S. Central Command conducted
Washington Times
Pentagon: Death of ISIS leader in U.S. commando raid will hurt future operations
A U.S. commando raid in northwest Syria that resulted in the death of the leader of the Islamic State struck a major blow to the terrorist group and their potential to conduct future operations, Pentagon officials said Thursday, but added the threat is far
ABC
'Tremendous tension' in Situation Room as Biden watched ISIS raid: Officials
Shortly before President Joe Biden spoke Thursday on the raid that left the Islamic State leader dead, senior administration officials gave behind-the-scenes details of his involvement and more of the White House account of how the attack went down. Biden's
Red State
ISIS Leader Dead After Compound Raided, Biden Admin Confirms
There’s one less ISIS leader in the world according to the Biden Administration who said on Thursday morning that a raid on the terrorist group’s compound resulted in the leader blowing himself up, resulting in innocent casualties. According to ABC News, President
USA Today
US forces killed IS leader during raid in Syria
US forces killed IS leader during raid in Syria The leader of the Islamic State group was killed during an overnight raid carried out by U.S. special forces in Syria's northwestern Idlib province, President Joe Biden said Thursday.
Newsmax
Biden: US Counterterrorism Raid in Syria Takes ISIS Leader 'Off the Battlefield'
President Joe Biden said early Thursday that a U.S. special forces counterterrorism raid in northwest Syria otargeted the leader of ISIS. "Thanks to the skill and bravery of our Armed Forces, we have taken off the battlefield Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi—the
CNN
Opinion: An abrupt about-face for Biden on using the military
Peter Bergen is CNN's national security analyst, a vice president at New America and a professor of practice at Arizona State University. His new book is " The Rise and Fall of Osama bin Laden ." The views expressed in this commentary are his own. View more
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Washington Times
Dissenter on bin Laden raid, Biden changes course, orders similar risky mission to get ISIS leader
What a difference a decade makes. President Biden, an infamous dissenter on the 2011 raid that killed al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, signed off on an equally risky and remarkably similar mission in northwest Syria on Wednesday that resulted in the death
CNN
US conducts counterterrorism raid in northwest Syria, but few details offered
Washington (CNN) US Special Forces conducted a "successful" counterterrorism mission in northwest Syria Wednesday evening, the Pentagon said, but offered few other details. Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said in a statement late Wednesday night that the
Fox News
Pelosi says it’s ‘so sad’ ISIS leader blew up civilians along with himself
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Thursday praised the U.S. military operation in Syria against the leader of the Islamic State (ISIS) but said it was "sad" the terrorist blew up members of his family along with himself during the overnight raid. "It's so sad because
CNN
ISIS leader killed in US raid had dark past but spent years under the radar
(CNN) In the early hours of Thursday morning, the head of ISIS died during a US raid in northwest Syria just as the extremist group was in the midst of a revival. Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi killed himself and his family after igniting a bomb at the
NPR
What the raid in Syria signals about U.S. involvement in 'forever wars' going forward
What the raid in Syria signals about U.S. involvement in 'forever wars' going forward President Biden has spoken about his hope to end U.S. involvement in "forever wars" in the Middle East. But on Wednesday, a U.S. raid in Syria led to the death of the leader
ABC
Biden says US raid in Syria killed ISIS leader
He said he would have more to say later Thursday morning. President Joe Biden said Thursday that a U.S. raid in Syria killed the leader of ISIS. "Last night at my direction, U.S. military forces in northwest Syria successfully undertook a counterterrorism
CNN
Tense moments in Situation Room as Biden oversaw raid on ISIS leader that was months in the making
From the head of the Situation Room table, Biden watched anxiously as an American helicopter suffered mechanical problems on the ground. There was relief in the room when children emerged from the first floor of the building, running to safety. Moments later,
NPR
What is known about the ISIS leader who died during a U.S. raid in Syria
What is known about the ISIS leader who died during a U.S. raid in Syria Enlarge this image toggle caption Ghaith Alsayed/AP Ghaith Alsayed/AP BEIRUT — The leader of the Islamic State group killed in a U.S. raid overnight in northwest Syria was largely a
BBC
President Biden confirms Islamic State leader killed in Syria
President Joe Biden has confirmed that the leader of the Islamic State group was killed during an overnight raid by US special forces in north-west Syria. Qurayshi detonated a bomb that killed him and members of his own family, Mr Biden said in a statement
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ZUCKER, CNN, JEFF, GOLLUST
CNN
CNN reporters grill WarnerMedia CEO on Jeff Zucker's departure
New York (CNN Business) A version of this article first appeared in the "Reliable Sources" newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Jeff Zucker is a singular figure in American media. That's why his sudden undoing is a seismic moment — and why we're
Fox News
CNN interim leader calls on staff to honor Jeff Zucker by continuing his 'mission': 'Do what we've been doing'
Jeff Zucker departed CNN on Wednesday with the network plagued by scandal and ratings struggles, but interim management plans to honor their former leader by sticking to his formula. Zucker resigned after failing to disclose a "consensual relationship" with
New York Times
‘Joined at the Hip’: Jeff Zucker’s Relationship With a Top CNN Executive
Jeff Zucker’s tenure as president of CNN ended in an abrupt fashion on Wednesday just days after he acknowledged to company lawyers what had long been rumored in television news circles: He was in a romantic relationship with the person he has described as
Breitbart
Nolte: CNN Insiders Want Brian Stelter Fired over Zucker-Gollust Cover-Up
The calls to fire CNN Misinformation Maven Brian Stelter are coming from inside the house. “The network needs to step up and fire Brian Stelter,” a CNN insider told the Daily Mail. “He is allegedly our top media reporter – yet he failed to report on the scoop
New York Times
How the Fallout From Andrew Cuomo’s Resignation Spread to Jeff Zucker
By mentioning Mr. Zucker’s relationship in their talks with the network, Mr. Cuomo and his lawyers drew criticism that they were engaging in the same combative approach that his brother often employed to maintain a tight grip on Albany for more than a decade. “If
Newsmax
Report: CNN in Talks to Pay Chris Cuomo Some $9M in Hush Money to Protect Zucker, Network
Chris Cuomo is seeking some $18 million as a settlement over his exit and rancorous feud with CNN, but in the aftermath of Jeff Zucker's resignation, things seem headed more toward about half that sum, according to a report in the New York Post Thursday. Network
New York Post
Trump claims ratings drop, not affair, caused Jeff Zucker’s end at CNN
Former President Donald Trump alleged Thursday that a 90 percent drop in ratings was what really brought down CNN boss Jeff Zucker, who abruptly resigned in disgrace Wednesday after admitting he had hidden a long-running romantic affair with the network’s chief
Red State
CNN Insider: Brian Stelter Should Be the Next One Booted
CNN CEO Jeff Zucker resigned on Wednesday, citing a “consensual relationship” with a co-worker. That co-worker was his Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Allison Gollust, who acknowledged the relationship, which she claimed started recently.
New York Post
Megyn Kelly says Jeff Zucker needs to ‘come clean’ over when romance began
Megyn Kelly says disgraced ex-CNN honcho Jeff Zucker and lover Allison Gollust “need to come clean” about when they started their romantic relationship — predicting the scandal is “gonna get ugly.” The former Fox host noted on her SiriusXM show Wednesday the
Breitbart
FNC’s Carlson: ‘Jeff Zucker Did Not Get Canned for His Sex Life — New Management Wanted Him Out of CNN’
Wednesday, FNC’s “Tucker Carlson Tonight” host Tucker Carlson dismissed the claim CNN head Jeff Zucker lost his position at the long-time cable news network for an improper romantic relationship he allegedly did not disclose. According to Carlson, Zucker’s
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Newsmax
Report: CNN's Zucker, Gollust Exploited Ties With Andrew Cuomo
Former CNN President Jeff Zucker and a senior executive, Allison Gollust, both made personal pleas to then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-N.Y., to keep appearing on his brother's show, the New York Post reported. Zucker announced his resignation Wednesday after revealing
New York Post
Jeff Zucker’s replacement Michael Bass urges CNN staff to ‘honor’ ex-boss
A CNN executive named as one of Jeff Zucker’s replacements urged staffers on Thursday to “honor” the legacy of their ex-boss — despite him resigning in disgrace over his affair with a senior executive. Michael Bass issued the bizarre rallying cry to employees
New York Post
Allison Gollust spotted leaving apartment after Jeff Zucker’s CNN resignation
CNN senior executive Allison Gollust was spotted outside her Upper East Side apartment early Thursday for the first time since network boss Jeff Zucker resigned in disgrace over their ongoing romance. A somber Gollust, 49, gripped an umbrella as she strolled
New York Post
CNN anchor Alisyn Camerota says Jeff Zucker resignation ‘feels wrong’
CNN anchor Alisyn Camerota offered a fierce defense of Jeff Zucker following his bombshell resignation from the helm of the news network, saying his surprise exit over his relationship with a subordinate felt “wrong.” Camerota made the comments just hours
Newsmax
Trump: 'Horrible Ratings' Reason Zucker's Out at CNN
Former President Donald Trump on Thursday repeated his claim that former CNN President Jeff Zucker's resignation had little to do with "concealing a relationship." "Jeff Zucker is not out at CNN for 'concealing a relationship' as the Fake New York Times writes
Fox News
Ingraham: Jeff Zucker, CNN responsible for the 'most shameful periods' of American journalism
Laura Ingraham shredded CNN's editorial direction led by its former president, Jeff Zucker, and blamed the outlet for its impact on Americans during the coronavirus pandemic. Zucker resigned Wednesday due to what he said was a consensual relationship he had
Fox News
CNN scandal: Jeff Zucker, Allison Gollust gave Gov. Cuomo COVID 'talking points' to combat Trump, report says
A new bombshell report alleges professional and journalistic wrongdoing by ousted CNN president Jeff Zucker and his colleague Allison Gollust. Zucker announced his immediate resignation from CNN admitting he failed to disclose his consensual relationship with
Fox News
Sean Hannity sounds off on CNN boss Zucker's departure
Sean Hannity detailed some of outgoing CNN president Jeff Zucker's accomplishments, or lack thereof, Wednesday in his opening monologue. Zucker, in just under a decade, "transformed CNN from a boring, left-of-center news outlet to a still boring, totally,
New York Post
Jeff Zucker’s real crime? Helping Andrew Cuomo
Jeff Zucker is out at CNN — for failing to disclose a (consensual) relationship with a subordinate. Which means his crimes against journalism and the network’s viewers will get swept under the rug. Above all, his equally consensual but far less professional
Fox News
Jeff Zucker's time leading CNN included these 5 truly shocking moments
CNN President Jeff Zucker resigned on Wednesday for failing to disclose a "consensual relationship" with an employee. But what’s truly amazing is that the long line of scandals and embarrassing moments during Zucker’s tenure didn’t force him out earlier. Nearly
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New York Post
CNN facing calls to fire Brian Stelter for not exposing Zucker-Gollust affair: report
CNN is now facing calls to fire its chief media correspondent Brian Stelter for not exposing the ongoing romantic relationship between Jeff Zucker and senior executive Allison Gollust. Stelter, 36, the network’s top media reporter and host of its “Reliable
New York Post
Katie Couric says many ‘turned blind eye’ to Zucker-Gollust behavior
Former “Today” star Katie Couric said that many people “turned a blind eye to inappropriate behavior” by CNN chief Jeff Zucker and network bigwig Allison Gollust, whose romantic relationship led to his resignation. “I worked with Jeff Zucker for many years
Fox News
CNN’s Brian Stelter accused of serving as Jeff Zucker’s attack dog by smearing Radar before scandalous report
Radar Online suggested CNN’s Brian Stelter served as his now-former boss’ attack dog by attacking the publication hours after it asked then-president Jeff Zucker and network management about his sexual relationship with a staffer. Radar Online reported on
Fox News
'View' co-host Sunny Hostin calls on Allison Gollust to leave CNN over Zucker relationship
Sunny Hostin, co-host of ABC's "The View," called Allison Gollust to leave CNN Thursday over her relationship with the liberal network's now-former president, Jeff Zucker. During a segment discussing Zucker and Gollust's consensual relationship, which the
New York Post
Zucker, Gollust’s cozy ties with Andrew Cuomo included coaching him on COVID briefings
Ousted CNN honcho Jeff Zucker and his paramour Allison Gollust made personal calls to Andrew Cuomo in 2020 in a bid to lure the governor to make more flattering appearances on his brother Chris Cuomo’s show, The Post has learned. Looking to keep Andrew Cuomo
Fox News
Jeff Zucker’s CNN exit: Fiery meeting, somber conference call prove many staffers already miss former boss
CNN employees aren’t handling the resignation of former boss Jeff Zucker very well. CNN staffers in the network’s Washington, D.C. bureau had a fiery confrontation with WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar when he attempted to justify the departure of now-former network
Fox News
Joe Concha: Jeff Zucker's CNN exit leaves more questions than answers
This article is adapted from Joe Concha's video commentary. Jeff Zucker is out at CNN. But is the Facts First network giving us the whole story? Welcome to Rhetorical Thursday, folks! Well, first you have to give Zucker credit. He's now successfully run
Fox News
CNN's Zucker loyalists Alisyn Camerota, Brian Stelter praise, defend ousted boss
Jeff Zucker’s sudden departure from CNN has created an uneasy workplace environment rife with tension and questions about the network’s future, but two of his most loyal employees have defended and praised their now-former boss until the bitter end. Zucker
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BIDEN, SUPREME, COURT, TRUMP
New York Times
Biden Is Right to Nominate a Black Woman to the Supreme Court
Even for the relatively few women lawyers of the right age in 1981, systematic discrimination had excluded them from the usual credentials possessed by Supreme Court nominees, such as major law firm partnerships and federal appeals court judgeships. Thus, Reagan
Fox News
Jonathan Turley: Biden’s pledge for Black woman on Supreme Court not like Reagan, Trump nominations
Fox News contributor Jonathan Turley blasted President Biden for setting an "exclusionary rule" regarding his intention of nominating a Black female judge to the U.S. Supreme Court. During an appearance on "The Ingraham Angle," Turley noted that presidents
CNN
What conservatives' attacks on Biden's future Supreme Court nominee ignore
Washington (CNN) A version of this story appeared in CNN's Race Deconstructed newsletter. To get it in your inbox every week, sign up for free here . Offensive. Insulting. Obscene. Conservatives' characterizations of President Joe Biden's commitment to nominate
Breitbart
Fact Check: Chuck Schumer Erases Thurgood Marshall from the History Books
CLAIM: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said: “Until 1981, this powerful body, the Supreme Court, was all white men.” VERDICT: FALSE. Justice Thurgood Marshall, a black man, served on the court from 1967 until 1991. Schumer took to the floor of
Town Hall
Is The New York Times Racist?
The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. President Biden’s promise to appoint a Black woman to the Supreme Court has attracted support among a number of columnists and public officials on
Red State
Biden Veers Into 'Worst President Ever' Territory
We’ve seen a lot of very bad poll numbers when it comes to Joe Biden, and the numbers only seem to be getting worse. His approval cratered to as low as 33 percent approval in a January Quinnipiac poll. He’s down with all groups and across all categories. A
New York Post
Chuck Schumer apologizes for erroneous claim that SCOTUS was all white men before 1981
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer made a sizable error Thursday when he claimed that the Supreme Court was made up of all white men before 1981, when Ronald Reagan tapped Sandra Day O’Connor as the first woman to join the high bench. Schumer (D-NY) had
Breitbart
Trump Held Higher Job Approval than Biden at this Stage of Presidency
Former President Donald Trump’s job approval was slightly higher than President Joe Biden’s at the same point in his presidency, according to the average of ratings charted by RealClearPolitics (RCP). The RCP average for Trump shows on February 3 of his second
Fox News
Schumer falsely claims Supreme Court 'was all White men' until 1981, ignoring Thurgood Marshall
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer falsely claimed Thursday that the Supreme Court was made up of "all White men" until 1981, skipping over the late Justice Thurgood Marshall, who was appointed by Lyndon B. Johnson in 1967. "The president’s pledge to name
Breitbart
Poll: Black Voters’ Approval of Joe Biden Takes 28-Point Plunge in Georgia
President Joe Biden’s approval rating among black registered voters in Georgia has dropped nearly 30 percent since last May, according to a poll published this week by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The poll, conducted January 13 through 24, found 59.1
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Fox News
Supreme Court will become a 'highly partisan' body with Biden's nominee on the bench: Winsome Sears
Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears, who is the first Black woman – and first woman, period – to hold her position, said Thursday that she hopes President Biden will pick a qualified candidate who "respects the Constitution" when fulfilling his promise to choose
Breitbart
Poll: Crist Emerges as Frontrunner in FL Democrat Gubernatorial Primary
Florida Rep. Charlie Crist (D-FL) currently leads in Florida’s Democrat gubernatorial primary race, a GBAO Strategies/Crist internal survey released Wednesday found. The internal survey found Crist with a “commanding lead” in the Democrat primary for governor,
Breitbart
Poll: Majority Say Biden’s Immigration Policy ‘Worse’ than Trump’s
Most Americans say President Biden’s immigration policy is “worse” than former President Trump’s, a Rasmussen Reports survey released Thursday found. The survey asked respondents if the Biden administration’s immigration policy is “better or worse than the
Red State
Joe Biden Hits Another Milestone of Failure and Attempts a Desperate Pivot
When Joe Biden was campaigning every other week or so while running for president, he made one promise repeatedly: To “shut down” the coronavirus. With a year of his presidency in the books, we can confidently ascertain that he broke that promise. Cases have
Breitbart
Biden's Newest Reparations Plan: Pay Off Trump-Era Illegals with Amnesty
The newest reparations-style plan from President Joe Biden ditches cash payouts to border crossers subjected to former President Trump’s “Zero Tolerance Policy” and, instead, provides them with amnesty to permanently resettle in the United States. Last year,
Fox News
MSNBC guest: Biden's team 'hitting their stride' on foreign policy
Daily Beast contributing columinst David Rothkopf touted President Biden's foreign policy as "hitting its stride" on MSNBC’s "The ReidOut" Thursday. MSNBC host Joy Reid began her show by complimenting Biden as having "foreign policy acumen." "One of the key
Fox News
White House alleges GOP double standard on Biden Supreme Court pledge, calls criticism 'flatly wrong'
The White House is claiming a double standard in the Supreme Court nominating process, saying that Republicans who are criticizing President Biden for his promise to appoint a Black female to the bench did not object when former President Trump made a similar
Fox News
Lara Trump on Biden's visit to NYC: Polls are cratering and the White House is panicking
Lara Trump joined ‘Fox & Friends’ to discuss Joe Biden's upcoming visit to New York City after two young NYPD officers were killed. She emphasized how Biden and VP Kamala Harris are partially to blame as they campaigned alongside defund-the-police liberals. NEW
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STORM, WINTER, SNOW, ICE
USA Today
How do you drive in snow or ice during a winter storm? Don't slam on the brakes
As ice and snow fall across the U.S. during a massive winter storm, now may be a good time to refresh your knowledge on how to drive in wintery conditions. More than 100,000,000 U.S. residents are under some type of winter warning or advisory as parts of the
Fox News
Winter storm brings snowy weather, thunderstorms and frigid temperatures across US
A massive winter storm is bringing all sorts of dangerous weather and impacts across the U.S. WINTER STORM: TEXAS OFFICIALS SAY POWER WILL STAY ON AS RESIDENTS BRACE FOR IMPACT An arctic cold front has sent temperatures falling to 20-40 degrees below average
NPR
Winter storm packing snow and freezing rain is moving across the U.S.
Winter storm packing snow and freezing rain is moving across the U.S. Enlarge this image toggle caption Charlie Riedel/AP Charlie Riedel/AP A major winter storm with millions of Americans in its path brought a mix of rain, freezing rain and snow to the central
New York Post
Winter storm packing snow, freezing rain moves across US
A major winter storm with millions of Americans in its path brought a mix of rain, freezing rain and snow to the central U.S. on Wednesday as airlines canceled thousands of flights, officials urged residents to stay off roads and schools closed campuses. The
Huffington Post
Winter Storm Prompts Warnings Of Thick Ice Across U.S., Leaves Thousands Without Power
Hundreds of thousands of Americans were without power on Thursday as a fierce winter storm dropped snow and freezing rain on a wide swath of the country, prompting thousands of flight cancellations and warnings of dangerous ice accumulations across the Northeast. The
Newsmax
Winter Storm Wreaks Havoc Across Wide Swath of Nation
A massive winter storm swept across the central and Northeast United States on Thursday where it was delivering heavy snow and ice, making travel treacherous if not impossible, knocking out power to thousands and closing schools in several states. Winter and
CNN
Thousands more flights are canceled as a massive winter storm tears across the US
New York (CNN Business) US airlines canceled thousands more flights Thursday as a powerful winter storm packing ice, rain, sleet and several inches of snow is stretching from the Midwest to the South and eventually parts of the Northeast. On Thursday, there
Washington Times
Winter storm spreads heavy snow, ice further across U.S.
CHICAGO (AP) — A major winter storm with millions of Americans in its path spread rain, freezing rain and heavy snow further across the country on Thursday, disrupting travel as roads in many states were left icy by the wintry mix and airlines canceled thousands
New York Times
Live Updates: Storm’s Icy Grip Threatens South and Midwest
Video The storm dropped heavy snow in parts of the Midwest as forecasters warned that it could bring dangerous accumulations of ice to the South. Credit Credit... Christopher Smith for The New York Times More than 100 million Americans were under some form
ABC
Massive winter storm slams Midwest, South before taking aim on Northeast
Six to 12 inches of snow is forecast for Indiana and Ohio. A massive winter storm is pushing east, blasting the Midwest with snow and the South with ice -- and now taking aim on the Northeast. Over 4,000 flights have been canceled as of Thursday morning --
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NPR
Massive winter storm causes travel issues and power outages in parts of the U.S.
Massive winter storm causes travel issues and power outages in parts of the U.S. A widespread winter storm is dumping snow and causing freezing rain though large parts of the United States, leading to travel disruptions and some power outages. Weather Massive
USA Today
Massive winter storm dumps ice, freezing rain and up to 18 inches of snow across US
More than 100 million people were under some form of winter weather alert Thursday. More than 3,800 flights were canceled and thousands of customers were already without power early Thursday. Parts of the Midwest and Northeast could see up to 18 inches of
CNN
Triple whammy of snow, ice and sleet in store for parts of the South and Midwest
Caught in the path of the storm? Use CNN's lite site for low bandwidth. (CNN) A massive storm pummeling a large swath of the US has already dumped heavy snow and continues to threaten the parts of the country Thursday with a triple whammy of snow, ice and
USA Today
Winter storm blankets parts of Ohio in snow
Winter storm blankets parts of Ohio in snow More than 200,000 homes and businesses lost power across the U.S. on Thursday as power companies struggled to keep pace with freezing rain and snow that weighed down tree limbs and encrusted power lines. Thousands
NPR
A new storm hits Texas but not everyone is over last year's ordeal
A new storm hits Texas but not everyone is over last year's ordeal NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Michael Evans, mayor of Mansfield, Texas, about the arrival of a potentially dangerous storm, and what's changed since last February's catastrophic ice and snow
Huffington Post
Winter Storm Closes Schools, Snarls Travel For Millions Of Americans
Motorists navigate Roosevelt Road in Chicago as rail commuters wait for a train at the elevated station during a winter storm on Feb. 2, 2022. Charles Rex Arbogast via Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — A major winter storm with millions of Americans in its path
USA Today
Massive winter storm takes aim at Northeast, expected to dump ice across 1,000+ miles
The heaviest snow – as much as two inches per hour – is expected overnight and into Friday morning Over 5,000 flights were canceled and thousands of customers were already without power early Thursday. The storm has already dumped more than a foot of snow
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LAQUAN, MCDONALD, PRISON, ARBERY
Fox News
Ex Chicago cop convicted of murder released from prison after 40 months behind bars
Former Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke was released from prison on Thursday after serving less than half of a nearly seven-year sentence for murdering Laquan McDonald, a Black 17-year-old. Van Dyke, who is White, became the first Chicago police officer
CNN
16 shots and an early release: Former officer Jason Van Dyke, who killed Laquan McDonald, leaves prison
Chicago (CNN) From "16 shots and a cover-up!" to 16 shots and an early release from prison. The former became a familiar rallying cry for protesters on the streets of Chicago after the 2014 murder of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald . The latter is the newest reality
Washington Times
Greg McMichael won’t plead to hate crime in Ahmaud Arbery death
SAVANNAH, Ga. — The man who initiated the deadly chase that ended in the shooting of Ahmaud Arbery won’t plead guilty to a federal hate crime in the 2020 killing of the unarmed Black man, according to a legal filing late Thursday. Greg McMichael reversed his
NPR
Calls grow for Chicago officer who killed a Black teenager to face federal charges
Calls grow for Chicago officer who killed a Black teenager to face federal charges "Sixteen shots and a cover-up" was the rallying cry after a video showed a Chicago police officer killed a black teenager in 2014. On Thursday, Jason Van Dyke gets an early release
New York Post
Jason Van Dyke, ex-cop convicted of murdering Laquan McDonald, set for release
Jason Van Dyke, the ex-Chicago cop convicted of murdering 17-year-old Laquan McDonald, is expected to be released from prison Thursday, having served less than four years. Van Dyke, who is white, was sentenced to 81 months in prison in January 2019 after being
NY Daily News
Gregory McMichael won’t plead to hate crime in Ahmaud Arbery killing
The McMichaels and a neighbor, William “Roddie” Bryan, were convicted of murder in a Georgia state court last fall and sentenced to life in prison. Separate from that case, the three white men also were indicted in U.S. District Court on charges that they violated
ABC
Chicago bracing for protests over release of former cop convicted of murder in Laquan McDonald shooting
Chicago is bracing for massive protests over the prison release of former city police officer Jason Van Dyke, who was convicted of murder in the 2014 line-of-duty shooting of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald. The 43-year-old Van Dyke was let go from the custody
New York Times
Chicago Officer Who Killed Laquan McDonald Will Leave Prison Early
CHICAGO — When Jason Van Dyke, a former Chicago police officer, was convicted in 2018 of the murder of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald, some Chicagoans saw a promise of justice: Mr. Van Dyke would serve time in prison for shooting the Black teenager 16 times, an
Huffington Post
Jason Van Dyke, Ex-Cop Who Murdered Laquan McDonald, Released From Prison
Former Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke was released from prison on Thursday after serving less than half of his nearly seven-year prison sentence for the murder of Black teen Laquan McDonald. A jury convicted Van Dyke in 2018 of second-degree murder
CNN
Gregory McMichael will face trial on federal hate crime charges in Ahmaud Arbery killing after withdrawing plea agreement
(CNN) Gregory McMichael is expected to face trial on federal hate crime charges for his role in the 2020 killing of Ahmaud Arbery after withdrawing a plea agreement. Attorneys for McMichael informed the court that the prior plea agreement over hate crime charges
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NPR
Ex-cop Jason Van Dyke, who killed Laquan McDonald, is released from prison early
Ex-cop Jason Van Dyke, who killed Laquan McDonald, is released from prison early Former Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke has been released from prison this week after serving about half his sentence for killing of Laquan McDonald. Many angry residents
NPR
Greg McMichael reverses plan to plead guilty to a hate crime in Ahmaud Arbery's death
Greg McMichael reverses plan to plead guilty to a hate crime in Ahmaud Arbery's death Enlarge this image toggle caption Stephen B. Morton/Pool/AP file photo Stephen B. Morton/Pool/AP file photo SAVANNAH, Ga. — The man who initiated the deadly chase that ended
ABC
Gregory McMichael withdraws guilty plea in federal case over Ahmaud Arbery murder
Gregory McMichael, the retired Georgia police officer convicted in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, informed a federal court Thursday evening that he has withdrawn his plans to plead guilty to federal hate crime charges connected to Arbery's death after a federal
NPR
News brief: life in Ukraine, ex-Chicago cop leaves prison early, winter storm,
News brief: life in Ukraine, ex-Chicago cop leaves prison early, winter storm, Amid Russia-Ukraine crisis, more U.S. troops will go to Europe. Ex-Chicago police officer who killed a Black teenager will leave prison early. A huge storm is sweeping across the
ABC
Ex-Chicago officer who killed Laquan McDonald leaves prison
The former Chicago police officer who was convicted in the shooting death of Black teenager Laquan McDonald has been released from prison after serving less than half of his sentence CHICAGO -- Former Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke left prison on Thursday
New York Times
Hate Crimes Trial to Proceed After Failed Plea Deal With Arbery’s Killers
ATLANTA — Gregory McMichael, one of Ahmaud Arbery’s three killers, reaffirmed his plea of not guilty in a federal hate crimes case on Thursday after his proposed plea deal was rejected by a judge, court records show. Mr. McMichael’s decision virtually ensures
NPR
The officer who killed Laquan McDonald is free after three years. Activists are angry
The officer who killed Laquan McDonald is free after three years. Activists are angry Enlarge this image toggle caption Antonio Perez/AP Antonio Perez/AP Former Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke is a free man. Van Dyke served less than half of his nearly
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RUSSIA, FLAG, FALSE, UKRAINE
New York Times
U.S. Exposes What It Says Is Russian Effort to Fabricate Pretext for Invasion
If carried out, the Russian operation would be an expansion of a propaganda theme that American intelligence officials and outside experts have said Moscow has been pushing on social media, conspiracy sites and with state-controlled media since November. The
Fox News
AP reporter spars with State Department's Ned Price over allegation on Russia: 'This is Alex Jones territory'
State Department spokesperson Ned Price was pressed by a reporter Thursday on the evidence behind U.S. officials' belief that Russia intended to release an elaborate propaganda video on Ukraine in order to justify beginning a war. The Pentagon said it had
USA Today
DOD: Intel shows Russia plotting false flag attack
DOD: Intel shows Russia plotting false flag attack The Pentagon says it has obtained intelligence indicating the Russian government has developed a plan to stage a fake depicting Ukrainian forces assaulting Russian territory to establish a pretext for military
Red State
Sparks Fly in Must-See Exchange After Reporter Presses White House on 'False Flag' Claims
Skepticism is building around the White House’s narrative regarding Ukraine and Russia, and that boiled over today during the press briefing at the US State Department. In a rare act of journalism, Matt Lee of the Associated Press excoriated State Department
CNN
US alleges Russia planning false flag operation against Ukraine using 'graphic' video
(CNN) The US is alleging that Russia has been preparing to "fabricate a pretext for an invasion" of Ukraine, this time using a "graphic" video that would depict a fake attack against Russia. A senior administration official told CNN that the US has intelligence
Newsmax
Report: Russia Planned Fake Video to Gain Support for Ukraine Invasion
Russia planned to release a fake video to build support for invading Ukraine, senior Biden administration officials and others told The New York Times. U.S. intelligence learned of Moscow's plans to stage and film a fabricated attack by the Ukrainian military
ABC
US says Russia planning video of fake Ukrainian attack with corpses, mourners to justify invasion
The United States said Thursday it had intelligence that showed Russia is planning to create a video depicting a fake Ukrainian attack, that it could release in order to justify its own invasion of Ukraine. One of a number of options Russia has been allegedly
National Review
Veteran Reporter Tears Into State Department Spox over Russian False-Flag Allegation: ‘You Have No Evidence’
U.S. State Department spokesperson Ned Price speaks during a briefing at the State Department in Washington, D.C., February 1, 2022. (Susan Walsh/Pool via Reuters) Matt Lee, a veteran reporter with the Associated Press, put State Department spokesman Ned Price
NPR
U.S. says Russia is planning a false flag attack against Ukraine
U.S. says Russia is planning a false flag attack against Ukraine The White House says Russia is planning a false flag operation to justify a further invasion of Ukraine. The State Department suggested Russia may be making a video of a fake attack to pin on
New York Post
Reporters push State Department for evidence of Russian ‘false flag’ plan
State Department spokesman Ned Price sparred with reporters at a press conference on Thursday while being grilled for not presenting sufficient evidence for Russia’s plan to film and broadcast fake videos of Ukrainian forces attacking Russian or Russian-proxy
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NPR
U.S. says Russia is planning a staged attack in Ukraine to justify an invasion
U.S. says Russia is planning a staged attack in Ukraine to justify an invasion Enlarge this image toggle caption Alexei Ivanov/Russian Defense Ministry Press Service/AP Alexei Ivanov/Russian Defense Ministry Press Service/AP The Biden administration on Thursday
Breitbart
WATCH: AP Reporter Questions Biden Admin’s Russian ‘False Flag’ Narrative: ‘Alex Jones Territory’
Associated Press reporter Matt Lee challenged State Department spokesperson Ned Price on Thursday over the Biden administration’s claim that Russia is preparing a “false flag” operation, including a film, to create a pretext to invade Ukraine. The claim was
Conservative Daily News
Russia Reportedly Planned To Use Fake Video With ‘Graphic Scenes’ As Pretext To Invade Ukraine
Senior officials in the Biden administration told reporters on Thursday that U.S. intelligence purportedly uncovered a Russian plot to use a fake video as a pretext to invade Ukraine, The Washington Post reported. Russia allegedly recruited people to create
Newsmax
GOP Senators Say Tucker Carlson Wrong on Ukraine
Republican senators say they are not moved by Fox News host Tucker Carlson's recent rants in favor of Russia's Vladimir Putin while deriding support of Ukraine. Carlson has been on a tirade rationalizing Russia's aggression toward Ukraine and downplaying its
Fox News
Russia planning Ukraine false flag as pretext for invasion: Pentagon
The United States has intelligence that Russia is likely to "fabricate" a pretext for an invasion of Ukraine, the Pentagon confirmed Thursday. The Washington Post on Thursday morning first reported that Russia has developed a plan to create a pretext for
New York Post
US says Russia planned fake video as ‘false flag’ to invade Ukraine
US officials said Thursday they are aware of a Kremlin scheme to broadcast a faked video of Ukrainian forces carrying out an attack against Russia or Russian proxies, which would serve as a pretext for an invasion by Moscow. Pentagon press secretary John Kirby
Newsmax
Rep. Mast to Newsmax: Planned Russian False Flag Attack 'Strategy in Preparation for War'
Russia is inventing ways to "justify a potential attack on Ukraine" Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., told Newsmax Thursday during an appearance on "American Agenda." The comments from the Florida congressman followed comments made by Pentagon spokesman John Kirby
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OLYMPICS, PELOSI, CHINA, ATHLETES
ABC
Free speech concerns for Olympic athletes voiced after China warns of 'punishment'
A Chinese official said comments could be "subject to certain punishment.” Human rights groups and U.S. officials are concerned about the safety of Olympic athletes in China if they speak out on political issues at the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing following
Breitbart
Adam Rippon: I’m Hoping Olympic Attention Pressures Chinese to Address Human Rights Abuses
Former figure skater Adam Rippon, who won a bronze medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics, said Thursday on CNN’s “The Lead” that he hopes the world’s attention during the 2022 winter games pressures the Chinese government to address their human rights abuses. Anchor
NPR
As the Olympics open, China seeks the limelight, but warns against criticism
As the Olympics open, China seeks the limelight, but warns against criticism Enlarge this image toggle caption Zhang Ling/AP Zhang Ling/AP When China hosted the 2008 Summer Olympics, President George W. Bush attended the opening ceremony and mingled with
Washington Examiner
Pelosi warns US Olympians not to speak out against Chinese abuses while in Beijing
Nancy Pelosi urged U.S. Olympic athletes not to speak out against the Chinese Communist Party’s human rights abuses while in Beijing, saying the athletes shouldn’t risk “incurring the anger” of the “ruthless” CCP. The House speaker made the comments during
Fox News
Beijing Olympics to renew scrutiny on China's human rights abuses, international violations
As the Beijing Olympics kick off this month, the games are likely to shine a fresh light on the Chinese communist regime’s human rights abuses at home, as well as its violations of international law and freedoms abroad, with critics warning of the dangers
Red State
Nancy Pelosi Has a Message for US Athletes Competing in China
The 2022 Olympic Games are set to start in Beijing, China, on Friday of this week. They do so under a cloud of human rights abuses being committed in the communist nation. The CCP has systematically sought to cover up its genocide of the Uyghurs in the Xinjiang
New York Post
Pelosi urges US Olympians not to anger ‘ruthless’ Chinese government
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday urged US athletes competing in the Beijing Winter Olympics to keep mum on China’s human rights abuses because the country’s government is “ruthless.” Pelosi issued the warning during testimony at a Congressional-Executive
Washington Times
Pelosi slams China’s human rights record on eve of Beijing Winter Olympics
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi warned American athletes Thursday to beware of the “ruthless” Chinese communist government if they decide to speak out against human rights abuses while they are in Beijing for the Winter Olympics Games that begin Friday. “I would
National Review
Pelosi Beijing Olympic Athlete Safety
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.) holds her weekly news conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., November 4, 2021. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters) House Speaker Nancy Pelosi warned U.S. Olympic athletes on Thursday against protesting China’s human
Newsmax
Pelosi: Athletes Should Not Anger 'Ruthless' Chinese Government at Olympics
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Thursday that the United States had a moral duty to condemn China's rights abuses, but urged U.S. athletes not to risk angering the "ruthless" Chinese government, a day before the opening of the Beijing Olympics. Pelosi,
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Fox News
Pelosi warns US athletes not to risk 'incurring the anger' of 'ruthless' Chinese government during Olympics
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sent a warning message on Thursday to U.S. athletes competing in the Beijing Olympics , concluding that the Chinese communist government is "ruthless" and could damage the reputations of those competing. Speaking at a Congressional-Executive
Breitbart
Watch Live: Human Rights Activists Outside U.S. Capitol to Denounce ‘Genocide Olympics’
Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation is hosting a #NoBeijing2022 rally on the U.S. Capitol lawn Thursday to protest the Beijing 2022 Olympic Games. “Human rights allies will call out the International Olympic Committee for awarding the 2022 Winter Games
Fox News
India to skip Winter Olympics opening ceremony over China’s torchbearer selection
India will not attend Friday's opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics, after one of the torchbearers reportedly chosen by Chinese authorities riled up New Delhi's anger. India's foreign affairs spokesman Arindam Bagchi on Thursday said it was "regrettable
Newsmax
Olympics Rep: China Human Rights Controversy 'Made Up'
Friday's start of the Beijing Winter Olympics will turn attention away from criticism over human rights, which China rejects, a spokesperson for the organizing committee told Reuters on the eve of the opening ceremony. Several countries including the United
Breitbart
Athletes Post Chinese Propaganda from Olympic Village on TikTok
The Chinese Communist government sternly warned Olympic athletes not to engage in any unauthorized political speech or post anything provocative through the relatively “open” Internet service at the Olympic Village, but Chinese state media roundly applauded
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BRIAN, FLORES, NFL, LAWSUIT
CNN
Brian Flores lawsuit: Nearly 20 years after adopting the Rooney Rule, NFL's racial diversity effort is not what 'my father intended it to be'
(CNN) In Brian Flores' discrimination lawsuit against the NFL , the fired Miami Dolphins coach spoke of the humiliation of being subjected to "a sham interview" appearing to give a Black candidate a legitimate chance at a head coaching job. The son of the
Fox News
Dolphins owner Stephen Ross responds to Brian Flores' allegations: 'False, malicious and defamatory'
Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross issued a statement late Wednesday in response to a lawsuit from former head coach Brian Flores, who is suing the Dolphins, New York Giants and Denver Broncos, alleging he experienced racial discrimination during the hiring
Huffington Post
John Elway Insists Brian Flores Interview Was No Sham
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — John Elway is refuting Brian Flores’ claim in a lawsuit that his interview with the Denver Broncos in 2019 was a sham and only conducted to satisfy the NFL’s Rooney Rule. “While I was not planning to respond publicly to the false and
Newsmax
Dolphins Owner: Claim He Offered $100K to Head Coach to 'Tank' Games False, Defamatory
Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross says former coach Brian Flores' allegations Ross pressured him to "tank" the season, or lose all its games so the team would be in a better position to obtain the first pick in the upcoming draft are "false, malicious, and
NPR
Brian Flores took a big risk suing the NFL. Here's why he thinks it's worth it
Brian Flores took a big risk suing the NFL. Here's why he thinks it's worth it Video by Nickolai Hammar, AJ Wilhelm and Nick Michael | NPR YouTube It was an abrupt move that not many could have foreseen. Despite an impressive three-year showing with the Miami
Fox News
Cowboys' Jerry Jones on Brian Flores racial discrimination lawsuit: 'We can do better'
Dallas Cowboys team owner Jerry Jones was on hand for Senior Bowl practices on Wednesday and was asked about Brian Flores’ lawsuit alleging racial discrimination against the NFL and three teams. Jones admitted he, the league and other owners could do better
Huffington Post
What Happened To Brian Flores Happens To People Of Color All The Time
Michael Reaves via Getty Images Brian Flores says he endured multiple sham job interviews just to fulfill the NFL's Rooney Rule. Too many people of color can relate. On Tuesday, former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores filed a bombshell class action lawsuit
Fox News
Brian Flores among three finalists for Texans coaching gig
Former Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores has filed a lawsuit against three NFL teams for what he’s calling systematic racism, but it may not keep him from getting another gig, after all. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Per USA Today’s Josina
CNN
Video: Brian Flores says Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross offered him money to lose games
Former NFL head coach for the Miami Dolphins, Brian Flores, says that Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross offered to pay him to lose games in order to improve their draft position.
Fox News
Terrell Davis supports Brian Flores following lawsuit: 'He's putting everything on the line'
Denver Broncos legend Terrell Davis shared his thoughts about Brian Flores filing a class-action lawsuit against the NFL and three teams, including the New York Giants, Broncos and Miami Dolphins. The Super Bowl champion running back said in an appearance
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NPR
Jay Williams of 'The Limits' talks about Brian Flores' lawsuit against the NFL
Jay Williams of 'The Limits' talks about Brian Flores' lawsuit against the NFL In a historic move, former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores has sued the NFL and three teams, alleging racial discrimination in hiring, sham interviews for coaching positions
Fox News
John Elway calls Brian Flores' claims about Broncos interview 'just plain wrong'
John Elway, the Denver Broncos’ president of football operations, dismissed the claims made by Brian Flores in his racial discrimination lawsuit against the team and the NFL on Thursday. Elway said in a statement he wasn’t initially going to address Flores’
CNN
Here's how the 3 NFL teams that Brian Flores accused of racial discrimination have responded
(CNN) In a lawsuit that rocked America's most popular sport this week, former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores accused the NFL and three of its teams of racial discrimination -- allegations they strongly deny. Flores, who is Black, alleges in the class-action
Fox News
Giants release second statement regarding Brian Flores' allegations
Brian Flores said he had a "sham" interview with the New York Giants, but the organization fired back at the former Miami Dolphins head coach and said his accusations are "disturbing and simply false." The Giants released a statement on Thursday saying that
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PALIN, TIMES, COVID, COURT
Newsmax
Palin Resumes Court Battle With Times After COVID Illness
Sarah Palin’s libel suit against The New York Times went to trial Thursday in a case over the former Alaska governor’s claims the newspaper damaged her reputation with an editorial linking her campaign rhetoric to a mass shooting. The trial is a rare example
CNN
Jury hears opening statements in Sarah Palin's case against The New York Times
(CNN Business) After a delay of more than a week due to the plaintiff's having tested positive for Covid, attorneys finally gave opening statements in former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin's defamation lawsuit against The New York Times on Thursday. The lawsuit
New York Post
Sarah Palin’s suit against NYT to go to trial after COVID delay
Sarah Palin’s defamation suit against the New York Times is set to go to trial in Manhattan Thursday after it was delayed for more than a week due to her recent COVID-19 infection. The former Alaska governor said she’s feeling “really good” after her bout
USA Today
Palin resumes court battle with New York Times
Palin resumes court battle with New York Times Sarah Palin's libel suit against The New York Times went to trial Thursday in a case over the former Alaska governor's claims the newspaper damaged her reputation with an editorial linking her campaign rhetoric
Washington Times
Palin to resume court battle with Times after COVID illness
NEW YORK (AP) — Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is due back Thursday in a New York City courtroom more than a week after the start of a trial in her libel lawsuit against The New York Times was postponed because she tested positive for COVID-19. The trial is
Huffington Post
Sarah Palin Attorneys Claim Anti-GOP Bias In New York Times Defamation Trial
NEW YORK — Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) appeared in a lower Manhattan courtroom on Thursday to accuse The New York Times of defaming her in a 2017 editorial that linked her political rhetoric to gun violence. An attorney for Palin delivered opening statements
ABC
Palin to resume court battle with Times after COVID illness
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is due back in a New York City courtroom more than a week after her libel trial against The New York Times was postponed because she tested positive for COVID-19 NEW YORK -- Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is due back Thursday
NPR
Sarah Palin's court battle with the 'New York Times' resumes after her COVID illness
Sarah Palin's court battle with the 'New York Times' resumes after her COVID illness Enlarge this image toggle caption Brynn Anderson/AP Brynn Anderson/AP NEW YORK — Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is due back Thursday in a New York City courtroom more than
USA Today
Palin resumes court battle with Times after COVID
Palin resumes court battle with Times after COVID Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is back in a New York City courtroom more than a week after her libel trial against The New York Times was postponed because she tested positive for COVID-19. (Feb. 3)
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NOEM, SIGNS, BILL, SOUTH
Huffington Post
South Dakota Governor Signs Transgender Athlete Ban Into Law
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) signed a bill into law Thursday that bans transgender girls and women from competing on female sports teams. Noem’s signature makes South Dakota the 10th state to enact such a law and the first to do so in 2022. Under the
Fox News
Kristi Noem's pro-life proposal blocked by South Dakota Republicans
South Dakota Republicans blocked a pro-life proposal from Gov. Kristi Noem that would ban abortions after a fetal heartbeat can be detected and was modeled after Texas’ law that allows private citizens to sue. Republican lawmakers in the state said the bill
Breitbart
Gov. Noem Slams Democrat Opponent's Support for Vaccine Mandate
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) on Thursday slammed her gubernatorial Democrat opponent’s support for some vaccine mandates and mask-wearing rules, telling Breitbart News that Rep. Jamie Smith (D) has consistently dismissed personal responsibility and rights
Washington Times
Kristi Noem signs bill restricting female sports to female-born athletes
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signed legislation Thursday barring biological men from participating in girls’ and women’s scholastic sports, making her state the tenth to take action on transgender athletes. Ms. Noem said at the bill-signing ceremony that
Newsmax
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem Signs Bill 'to Protect Women's Sports'
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, a Republican, signed state Senate Bill 46, ''an act to protect fairness in women's sports,'' on Thursday, according to a statement shared with Newsmax. The law, which requires school sports to organize according to the biological
National Review
South Dakota Governor Signs Bill Banning Biological Males from Women's Sports
(stefanschurr/Getty Images) South Dakota governor Kristi Noem signed legislation Thursday restricting competition in female sports to biological women at the K–12 and collegiate levels. “This is about fairness. Every young woman deserves an equal playing
Breitbart
Kristi Noem Signs Bill Banning Boys Competing in Girls’ Sports
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) on Thursday afternoon signed a bill banning boys from competing in girl’s sports, necessitating K-12 and collegiate athletes to compete against opponents of their own sex. “We have ensured that fairness in girls’ sports will
Fox News
Democrat running against Gov. Noem says he represents South Dakotans while Noem goes national
Democratic South Dakota State Rep. Jamie Smith said South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is busy "cozying up to big out-of-state donors," arguing he can win this year's gubernatorial election because voters are "dissatisfied" with the Republican's politics. "Anytime
Fox News
Noem signs bill banning transgender participation in girls sports
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signed a bill that will ban transgender female athletes from participating in girls or women's school sports. "This bill's about fairness," the Republica said during a news conference Thursday after signing Senate Bill 46, which
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BIDEN, HUNTER, DEVELOPMENT, SCHWEIZER
Fox News
Biden praises McConnell as 'man of honor' ahead of Supreme Court confirmation
President Biden had kind words for Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., during remarks where he noted that lawmakers can vehemently oppose one another professionally while maintaining cordial personal relationships. Speaking at the National Prayer
Breitbart
Schweizer: NYT’s ‘Turn’ on Biden Family ‘an Important Development’
Breitbart News senior contributor Peter Schweizer, author of Red-Handed: How American Elites Get Rich Helping China Win, reacted to The New York Times suing the State Department for access to Hunter Biden’s emails. Schweizer told FNC’s “Fox & Friends” that
Fox News
Cruz slams Biden's 'pattern of appeasement' with foreign adversaries
FIRST ON FOX: Sen. Ted Cruz , R-Texas, is planning to slam President Biden over his "pattern of appeasement" with foreign adversaries. Fox News Digital exclusively obtained Cruz’s spicy prepared remarks for his Thursday floor speech on the growing situation
Fox News
Gov. Doug Ducey sends message to Joe Biden slamming his big government approach: 'A creature of Washington'
Washington, D.C. – Republican Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is sending a message to President Joe Biden and his administration, slamming what he calls a big government approach that undermines states' rights. In an interview with Fox News Digital during the annual
Fox News
Hunter Biden the ‘low-rent porn star’: How his sex addiction created a media nightmare for Joe Biden
While Joe Biden was wrapping up his final year as Vice President, his son Hunter Biden was cooking crack and shooting porn ahead of the family’s most lucrative deal. In part three of the Fox Nation special answering "Who is Hunter Biden?," Judge Jeanine Pirro
Fox News
Classified State Dept email: Hunter Biden undercut US anticorruption efforts in Ukraine
A recently published email from U.S. State Department officials in Kyiv said Hunter Biden’s business dealings in Ukraine "undercut" American efforts to fight corruption within the country. The email, obtained by Just the News, dates from Nov. 22, 2016, when
Fox News
Peter Schweizer on 'Fox & Friends': This is an important development in the Hunter Biden saga
Author Peter Schweizer joined "Fox & Friends" Thursday to discuss the significance of The New York Times suing the State Department for access to Hunter Biden's emails as they investigate his private business dealings. HUNTER BIDEN'S ‘DEBAUCHERY’: JUDGE JEANINE
Breitbart
Tuberville: Hunter Biden Investigation ‘Should Have Already Happened’
Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) says he believes Congress should investigate President Joe Biden’s family members’ business dealings within foreign countries, some of which are adversaries. The Alabama U.S. Senator told Mobile, AL’s FM Talk 106.5 that Hunter
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FACEBOOK, META, STOCK, MARKET
Breitbart
Personal Data = Profits: Facebook Says Apple’s Privacy Measures Will Cost It $10 Billion
Facebook stated as part of its earnings release on Wednesday that the consumer privacy measures recently taken by Apple have made it harder for Mark Zuckerberg’s empire to track every detail of its users’ lives, which will cost the social media giant $10 billion
CNN
Meta's market value just dropped by more than most companies are worth
New York (CNN Business) Meta Platforms, the company formerly known as Facebook, is on pace for what would be the worst trading day in its history as a public company. Meta FB Not only didreport a rare and worse-than-expected profit decline during the final
Washington Times
Meta, formerly Facebook, faces historic drop as stock tanks
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares in Facebook parent company Meta are in the midst of their worst day ever Thursday after the social media giant reported a rare decline in profit due to a sharp increase in expenses as it invests heavily in its transformation into a virtual
Huffington Post
Stocks Fall As Facebook Parent Company Meta Plummets
In this photo illustration a Facebook and Meta logo seen displayed on a smartphone with a Meta logo in the background. (Photo Illustration by Thiago Prudencio/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) SOPA Images via Getty Images Stocks fell on Wall Street
Conservative Daily News
Facebook Parent Company To Lose $200 Billion In Market Value After Dropping A Whopping 20%
Facebook parent company Meta is on pace to lose roughly $200 billion in market value as shares plummeted early Thursday. The company’s shares dropped as much as 23% in pre-market trading which, if the losses hold, would lose Meta roughly $200 billion in market
ABC
Meta, formerly Facebook, faces historic drop as stock tanks
Meta is putting a lot of virtual eggs — and billions of dollars — into the metaverse basket, and Wall Street is spooked Meta is putting a lot of virtual eggs — and billions of dollars — into the metaverse basket, and Wall Street seems to be pretty anxious
Breitbart
Get Zucked: Facebook Loses Daily Users for First Time Ever, Stock Plummets 23%
Facebook reported its first-ever quarterly decline of daily users globally this week, sending its stock price plummeting by 23 percent in intraday trading on Thursday. The massive drop has wiped out approximately $200 billion in market value for Zuckerberg
NPR
Meta's Market value plummets by $200 billion as Facebook user base declines
Meta's Market value plummets by $200 billion as Facebook user base declines Investors wiped more than $200 billion of the market value of Facebook owner Meta after the company warned of weaker advertising growth and reported its first-ever decline in daily
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WASHINGTON, DAN, SNYDER, NEW
Huffington Post
Former Washington Team Staffer Says A Senior VP, Now A Special Olympics Exec, Harassed Her
Ana Nunez, who worked in the Washington football team's sales office for four years, speaks before the House Oversight Committee during a roundtable on Thursday. JIM WATSON via Getty Images A former Washington Commanders employee on Thursday accused Tony Wyllie,
Fox News
Democrats' key witness in NFL sexism hearing has history of sexist tweets
The Democrats’ key witness in the National Football League (NFL) sexism roundtable hearing has a history of sexist tweets. The Washington Football Team, now called the Washington Commanders, and their "toxic workplace culture" is the subject of a House Oversight
ABC
Goodell pressured by Congress to release Washington report
Former Washington Commanders employees and members of Congress are pressuring the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell to release a report about the team's history of sexual harassment and its workplace culture Former Washington Commanders employees and members
New York Post
‘Despicable’ Dan Snyder hit with new sex harassment, abuse claims
Six former employees of Washington’s NFL franchise levied new allegations of sexual harassment and abuse against team owner Dan Snyder Thursday — with one claiming the owner instructed the team’s video department to splice together a sexually suggestive video
CNN
Former employees and cheerleaders share new allegations against NFL team owner Dan Snyder
(CNN) Former employees and cheerleaders from the NFL's Washington Commanders on Capitol Hill Thursday detailed their accusations of owner Dan Snyder, including asking staff to compile lewd video clips of cheerleaders without their knowledge or consent as well
NPR
Ex-Washington football employee brings new harassment claim against owner Dan Snyder
Ex-Washington football employee brings new harassment claim against owner Dan Snyder Enlarge this image toggle caption Graeme Jennings/Getty Images Graeme Jennings/Getty Images Just a day after the Washington Football Team rebranded itself the Washington
Huffington Post
Former Washington Commanders Staffer Says Dan Snyder Tried To Push Her Into His Limo
Dan Snyder, the team's co-owner, at the announcement of the Washington Football Team's name change to the Washington Commanders on Wednesday, the day before new sexual harassment allegations against him were made public. Rob Carr via Getty Images Six former
Huffington Post
Congress Pressures Roger Goodell To Release Washington Commanders Report
Former Washington Commanders employees and members of Congress pressured the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell on Thursday to release a report about the team’s history of sexual harassment and its sexist, hostile workplace culture. They said the team and owner
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TESTS, MEDICARE, COVID, FREE
Washington Times
Biden administration says Medicare enrollees can get free COVID tests by early spring
The Biden administration said Thursday that Americans covered by Medicare, the federal insurance program for seniors, will be able to get free COVID-19 tests from pharmacies starting this spring. Enrollees in Medicare or Medicare Advantage will be able to
New York Times
Medicare Will Soon Provide Free At-Home Coronavirus Tests
Enrollees will be able to get up to eight tests each month, the same number covered for privately insured Americans as part of a set of new requirements the Biden administration announced last month. The new Medicare program will not begin until the “early
NPR
COVIDtest.gov has been helpful in getting tests out — but there's more work to do
COVIDtest.gov has been helpful in getting tests out — but there's more work to do The White House committed to buying a billion rapid COVID tests to distribute in the U.S. The launch of COVIDtests.gov has made it easy for Americans to order free tests, but
USA Today
In a reversal, Medicare will cover 8 free COVID-19 home tests per month beginning this spring
In a reversal from its earlier position, the Biden administration announced people on Medicare will get up to eight free COVID-19 home tests each month beginning in the spring. The administration said it will be the first time Medicare covers a free, over-the-counter
CNN
Exclusive: Medicare expects to start paying for home Covid-19 tests this spring
(CNN) Medicare will start paying for home Covid-19 tests purchased at participating pharmacies and retailers , the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services told CNN on Wednesday. It anticipates the option will be available in the early spring. As part of
New York Times
Covid Live Updates: Medicare to Provide Free Home Virus Tests for Pickup
Image Residents of Stamford, Conn., lined up last month at a drive-up distribution site to receive free at-home coronavirus test kits. Medicare recipients will be eligible to pick up free at-home test kits in the spring, officials said. Credit... Photo by John
NPR
Over-the-counter COVID tests will soon be free for Medicare recipients
Over-the-counter COVID tests will soon be free for Medicare recipients Enlarge this image toggle caption Mario Tama/Getty Images Mario Tama/Getty Images Medicare and Medicare Advantage recipients will be eligible for free over-the-counter COVID-19 tests beginning
Chicago Tribune
Medicare opens up access to free at-home COVID-19 tests
Last month, the administration directed private insurers to cover up to eight at-home tests a month free of charge to people on their plans. Officials said at the time they were still trying to figure out what to do about Medicare, which covers more than 60
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JEFF, BEZOS, BRIDGE, HISTORIC
New York Post
Pier pressure? Dutch city to dismantle historic bridge to accommodate Jeff Bezos’ new yacht
A Dutch city has agreed to spend weeks taking down a historic bridge so Jeff Bezos’ new gigantic superyacht can reach the open seas this summer. The Amazon founder’s 417-foot-long three-masted ship is currently under construction in The Netherlands, but the
Huffington Post
Historic Bridge To Be Dismantled So Jeff Bezos' Yacht Can Get Through
A historic steel bridge in the Netherlands will be partially dismantled this summer so Jeff Bezos’ yacht can pass through, authorities in Rotterdam confirmed Thursday. Koningshaven Bridge, a 95-year-old Dutch national monument, is too short for the 130-foot
Conservative Daily News
Jeff Bezos To Dismantle Centuries-Old Bridge to Make Way for His Massive Yacht
Amazon founder and former CEO Jeff Bezos will foot the bill to temporarily tear down a historic bridge in the Dutch city of Rotterdam to make way for his enormous yacht. The middle section of the city’s Koningshaven Bridge, which was built in 1878 and partially
NY Daily News
Dutch city agrees to dismantle historic bridge to make room for Jeff Bezos’ superyacht
Officials in the Dutch city of Rotterdam have agreed to spend the coming weeks dismantling the historic Koningshavenbrug Bridge at the request of Jeff Bezos. The construction project is part of an effort to make room for the Amazon founder’s record-breaking
Washington Times
Dutch city to take down bridge temporarily to accommodate Jeff Bezos’ new yacht
Officials in the Dutch port of Rotterdam have agreed to spend weeks dismantling a historic bridge to accommodate Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ new yacht. The boat, a 417-foot long, three-masted ship that reportedly cost $500 million, is currently under construction
New York Times
Rotterdam to Dismantle Bridge for Jeff Bezos’ Superyacht
Part of a historic bridge in the Netherlands will be dismantled so that a superyacht built for Amazon’s founder, Jeff Bezos, can pass through the river that flows through Rotterdam, the city said on Thursday. Netty Kros, a spokeswoman for the city of Rotterdam,
CNN
Historic bridge in Netherlands to be dismantled for superyacht reportedly belonging to Jeff Bezos
The "De Hef" bridge in the Dutch city of Rotterdam has stood since the 19th century, but now it's making way for one of the world's richest men. The historic steel bridge will be partially dismantled to allow the passage of a superyacht reportedly belonging
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BUS, SHOOTING, GREYHOUND, DEAD
CNN
A shooting aboard a Greyhound bus in California leaves 1 dead and several wounded
(CNN) A suspect has been apprehended after a shooting aboard a Greyhound bus in Northern California on Wednesday night left one person dead and several others wounded, authorities said. Five people were shot aboard the bus, including the person who died, Oroville
New York Post
Shooting aboard California greyhound bus leaves one dead, several injured
One person was killed and at least four others wounded in a shooting on a greyhound bus in California on Wednesday night, officials said. The gunfire erupted aboard the bus that was parked outside of a convenience store in the city of Oroville at about 7:35
ABC
1 dead, 4 injured in shooting on Greyhound bus
The four surviving victims were transported to local hospitals. A shooting inside a Greyhound bus Wednesday night killed one person and injured four others, according to police. The bus was parked outside an Oroville, California, AM/PM convenience store.
Conservative Daily News
One Dead After Shooting On Greyhound Bus
One person is dead, and several others were injured after a shooting on a Greyhound bus in Northern California on Wednesday night, according to local authorities. Five people were shot on a greyhound bus in Oroville, California, on Wednesday night, leaving
Huffington Post
Mass Shooting On Greyhound Bus In Northern California Leaves 1 Dead, Several Injured
OROVILLE, Calif. (AP) — A shooting on a Greyhound bus in Northern California killed one person and injured several others before the attacker was arrested inside a nearby Walmart, police said Wednesday night. Police received 911 calls shortly after 7:30 p.m.
Fox News
California shooting aboard Greyhound bus leaves 1 dead, 4 wounded; suspect nabbed: reports
A suspect was in custody in Oroville, California, on Wednesday night after allegedly shooting five people, killing at least one, aboard a Greyhound bus at a gas station, according to reports. The arrest was announced on Facebook by Oroville Mayor Chuck Reynolds. The
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ROGAN, JOE, SPOTIFY, YOUNG
CNN
Here's who has left Spotify because of Joe Rogan
New York (CNN Business) Spotify has had a rough couple of weeks. Its stock took a big hit Wednesday because of a slowing growth forecast, and the company has seen creators from the music and podcasting world desert the platform because of comments by comedian
New York Post
Crosby and Stills join Nash and Young in Spotify protest over Joe Rogan’s COVID-19 ‘disinformation’
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young have reunited to take on Spotify. The legendary folk rockers were the latest act to request that their music was removed from Spotify in protest of dubious COVID-19 claims on Joe Rogan’s podcast, the band said Wednesday. David
Fox News
Health experts respond to Neil Young stance on GMOs after anti-science hit on Joe Rogan
Canadian-American musician Neil Young has suggested podcast host Joe Rogan is anti-science, yet the singer has lately been accused of the same as critics dig up his history of advocating against genetically modified crops (GMOs). Young is among the outraged
National Review
Spotify Saw Growth in Users, Ad Revenue Last Quarter, Despite Joe Rogan Controversy
(Dado Ruvic/Reuters) Spotify added more users and saw a spike in advertising revenue in its fourth quarter as the company shifted its focus toward podcasting, despite experiencing some public outcry over podcast host Joe Rogan. Spotify recorded 406 million
Red State
WH Goes All-in on Censorship Over Spotify and Joe Rogan
We’ve been talking about the left’s effort to do in Joe Rogan by trying to get him booted off Spotify. Spotify said they would put a content advisory on any discussions of COVID, and link to a variety of COVID information. But, they didn’t even mention Rogan
Fox News
Joe Rogan controversy: Ex-Mumford & Sons member compares calls to nix Spotify podcast to Soviet-era censorship
Former Mumford & Sons band member Winston Marshall released a lengthy essay comparing calls for action against Joe Rogan’s podcast on Spotify to Soviet-era censorship. On Thursday, Marshall released an essay on Substack with the title "When Artists Become
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PUTIN, CHINA, UKRAINE, TIES
Fox News
State Department warns Russia, China alliance to backfill severe economic sanctions will fail: 'Putin knows'
The State Department on Thursday warned that, if Russia invades Ukraine, any attempts to offset harsh sanctions against the Kremlin by bolstering the Russia-China alliance will be insufficient. The U.S. and NATO have vowed swift and severe economic sanctions
New York Times
Ukraine Live Updates: Putin Vows Closer Ties With China on Eve of Trip to Beijing
Image President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia during a video conference with China’s leader, Xi Jinping, in December. They will meet in person on Friday. Credit... Sputnik, via Reuters BEIJING — Ahead of his visit to Beijing for the opening of the Winter Olympics,
Washington Times
Putin heads to China to bolster ties amid Ukraine tensions
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin is heading to Beijing amid the soaring tensions over Ukraine on a trip intended to help strengthen Moscow‘s ties with China and coordinate their policies in the face of Western pressure. Putin’s talks with Chinese
ABC
Putin heads to China to bolster ties amid Ukraine tensions
Russian President Vladimir Putin is heading to Beijing amid the soaring tensions over Ukraine on a trip intended to strengthen Russia's ties with China MOSCOW -- Russian President Vladimir Putin is heading to Beijing amid the soaring tensions over Ukraine
American Enterprise Institute
The ‘Ukraine’ crisis is only sort of about Ukraine
Blog Post Search engine optimization is a problem. That’s not a non-sequitur. Headlines about the military crisis Russian President Vladimir Putin has generated must all have the word “Ukraine” in them. But that’s confusing us. Take a recent headline as one
New York Times
Russia-Ukraine Crisis Live Updates: Putin and Xi to Meet in China
Image President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia talking to China’s leader, Xi Jinping, via video link in December. On Friday, they will meet in person. Credit... Mikhail Metzel/Sputnik, via Agence France-Presse — Getty Images BEIJING — President Vladimir V. Putin
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SCHOOL, WEAR, HIGH, MASK
LA Times
After years of cuts, California could provide school buses for all kids
The yellow school bus has become an increasingly rare sight in California. But new legislation is aiming to change that, a policy shift that proponents say could curb absenteeism and narrow inequities. Unlike some other states, California law does not require
Newsmax
After Defunding School Cops, Maryland County Now Wants Them Back
Officials in Maryland's Montgomery County, who defunded school police programs last year, now want a law enforcement presence in schools for the foreseeable future, The Washington Free Beacon is reporting. The school district had asked police to return to
Fox News
Vast majority at Baltimore high school read at elementary level, some kindergarten: Assessment
At Patterson High School in Baltimore, 77% of students tested at an elementary-school reading level at the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year. A teacher at the high school, which has a 61% graduation rate and a nearly $12 million budget, shared the iReady
Red State
School Forces 9-Year-Old to Sit Outside Alone for Hours, Deems Him a 'Clear and Present Danger' For Refusing to Wear a Mask
Most of us don’t enjoy wearing a face mask, but for 9-year-old Kamdin Hernandez a face mask is an almost unbearable distraction and wearing one for hours on end makes him feel anxious and, in his words, “stressed out.” Kamdin tried to the best of his ability
Fox News
NY high school student spent hours out in the cold after she refused to wear a mask
A 16-year-old high school student sat in a cold vestibule for hours because her New York high school wouldn't allow her in the building without a mask, even though the state's mask mandate had been struck down as unconstitutional the day before. While the police
Red State
Wear a Fishbowl! It Works, Too
You can stop looking now: we’ve reached peak absurdity. Sure, telling people they need to wear a mask for the 10 seconds while they walk to a table at a restaurant, but they can take it off for two hours to eat, is objectively absurd. Joe Biden still commands
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COVID, 19, HELD, LED
Vox
Covid-19 in animals: Coronavirus spillover to deer could affect humans
Share All sharing options for: There’s a Covid-19 epidemic in deer. It could come back to haunt us. In November 2020, Covid-19 cases in Iowa surged to 32,081 cases in a single week — at the time, a record high. And that was only among the humans. As scientists
Breitbart
Report: Whitmer held CA Fundraisers as MI Led U.S. in Coronavirus Cases
Michigan Democrat Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who is up for reelection this year, held a string of California fundraisers while her state was leading the country in new coronavirus cases, according to a report. Months ahead of a tough reelection battle, Whitmer
Conservative Daily News
European Nations Are Dismantling the COVID State Before Our Eyes. Will the US Follow?
Denmark took the lead in Europe this week, scrapping virtually all pandemic restrictions as the Scandinavian country of 5 million announced it no longer considers COVID-19 “a socially critical disease.” Denmark’s move came the same week that health ministers
Fox News
Gretchen Whitmer held California fundraisers while Michigan led US in COVID-19 cases, records show
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer attended cross-country fundraising events in California while her home state was leading the country in COVID-19 cases, according to campaign finance reports reviewed by Fox New Digital. On Nov. 16, 2021, Detroit News headlines
Newsmax
Iowa to Stop Declaring COVID-19 a Public Health Emergency
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced in a statement on Thursday that the state will cease declaring COVID-19 a public health emergency on Feb. 15. ''We cannot continue to suspend duly enacted laws and treat COVID-19 as a public health emergency indefinitely. After
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JOBLESS, CLAIMS, WEEK, STRAIGHT
Newsmax
Jobless Claims Fall for Second Straight Week
Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits for the second week in a row after three straight weeks of increases. Jobless claims fell by 23,000 to 238,000 last week, from 261,000 the previous week, the Labor Department reported Thursday. The four-week
ABC
Jobless claims fall for second straight week
Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits for the second week in a row after three straight weeks of increases WASHINGTON -- After three consecutive weeks of unemployment claims that appeared to rise in tandem with omicron, fewer Americans applied
Washington Examiner
Jobless claims drop as omicron threat recedes
The number of new applications for unemployment benefits fell 23,000 last week to 238,000, less than expected. The numbers reported Thursday morning by the Labor Department are a good sign for job growth. Weekly jobless claims are seen as a proxy for layoffs
Conservative Daily News
Jobless Claims Drop Below Expectations
The number of Americans who filed new unemployment claims decreased to 238,000 in the week ending Jan. 29, the Labor Department announced Thursday. The Labor Department figure showed a 23,000 claim decrease compared to the week ending. Jan. 22, when claims
Washington Times
Jobless claims fall for second straight week
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits for the second week in a row after three straight weeks of increases. Jobless claims fell by 23,000 to 238,000 last week, from 261,000 the previous week, the Labor Department reported Thursday. The
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GARCETTI, MASKLESS, BREATH, PHOTO
New York Post
Don’t hold your breath for end of mask insanity
I trust that everyone has got the latest health advice from Los Angeles? It comes after the emergence of a photo of the city’s mayor, Eric Garcetti, with NBA legend Magic Johnson. What was wrong with the photograph? Well everybody in it was maskless. In a city
Huffington Post
LA Mayor Eric Garcetti Defends Maskless Photo With Magic Johnson: ‘I Hold My Breath’
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti (D) defended himself from criticism for flouting COVID safety protocols by posing maskless for a photo with NBA legend Magic Johnson during the NFC Championship game at the weekend, saying he held his breath so there was “a zero
Fox News
Los Angeles’ Garcetti mocked for response to maskless picture
LOS ANGELES--Bill Clinton didn't inhale and Eric Garcetti held his breath. The Los Angeles mayor was widely mocked on social media for what some users saw as a stunning response to a question stemming from a photograph that showed him posing maskless with
CNN
Analysis: Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti's ridiculous explanation for his maskless photo
(CNN) On Sunday, Eric Garcetti was on hand to see the Los Angeles Rams punch their ticket to the Super Bowl. As were plenty of the city's luminaries -- including Earvin "Magic" Johnson, who posted pictures on social media. In one, Johnson is standing with
Breitbart
I Didn't Exhale: Garcetti Claims He Held Breath in Maskless Photo
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti claims that he held his breath when snapping that viral photo of him maskless alongside NBA legend Magic Johnson at the Rams game. On Sunday, Magic Johnson tweeted several photos of himself standing alongside Eric Garcetti,
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SUPREME, COURT, ARRESTED, MICHIGAN
ABC
Michigan man parks car illegally outside of Supreme Court after being arrested in October for similar actions
The man had to be physically removed from his car in October by Capitol Police. A man who was arrested for parking his car illegally, for failure to obey and assault on a police officer, has returned and parked his Chevy Tahoe once again in front of the Supreme
Washington Times
Man arrested for a second time outside of Supreme Court over illegal vehicle parking
U.S. Capitol Police arrested a man for illegally parking his vehicle in front of the Supreme Court, the second time he was hauled off by police for the same offense. Dale Paul Melvin, 55, of Kimball, Michigan, was arrested on Thursday after parking his Chevy
CNBC
Man previously arrested for parking SUV in front of Supreme Court returned to the same spot, police say
Parked in front of the Supreme Court illegally, Dale Paul Melvin talks with U.S. Capitol Police officers February 3, 2022 in Washington, DC. The Michigan man who was arrested last year after illegally parking his SUV in front of the Supreme Court returned
New York Post
Michigan motorist causes second standoff at Supreme Court in four months
A Michigan man who shut down Capitol Hill last fall when he parked an SUV in front of the Supreme Court and refused to move returned to the same spot in the same vehicle Thursday. Dale Paul Melvin was spotted by Capitol Police in his Chevy Tahoe in front of
Fox News
US attorney never prosecuted Michigan man after fall Capitol security incident: 'It's alarming he's back'
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia never prosecuted Michigan man Dale Paul Melvin after he drove his Chevy Tahoe onto the sidewalk of the U.S. Supreme Court near the U.S. Capitol last October. It's unclear why the case is still up in
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WHOOPI, HOLOCAUST, GOLDBERG, REMARK
Red State
AOC Waxes Pathetic About Whoopi's Suspension Over Holocaust Remark
One thing is certain on Capitol Hill. When noted liberals do or say anything outrageous related to race, at least one member of the intrepid “Squad” will rush to a microphone or TV camera to say something stupid, offensive, and most likely hypocritical. In
New York Times
Whoopi Goldberg’s Comments About the Holocaust
To the Editor: Re “ABC Suspends Goldberg for Comments About the Holocaust” (Business, Feb. 3): I accept Whoopi Goldberg’s apology for her comments that the Holocaust was “not about race.” I forgive her. I do not believe she is an antisemite. But her failure
Fox News
Gutfeld: Whoopi would never defend me, but I'll defend her
Who knew Whoopi was a Caryn? I thought that was only for white people, like Toyota Priuses and skiing. Roll it, Frances. JOY BEHAR: Good morning and welcome to "The View." You all saw the news. Whoopi will be back here in two weeks. OK. Oh, it's so cute
Vox
Can Whoopi Goldberg’s public history lesson actually do some good?
ABC has given Whoopi Goldberg a two-week suspension from her role as co-host of The View after she made controversial statements about the Holocaust. The move follows several days of backlash and apologies by Goldberg, and has sparked a debate about Goldberg’s
New York Post
Israel’s Holocaust museum invites Whoopi Goldberg to visit
The chairman of Israel’s national Holocaust museum invited Whoopi Goldberg to visit, saying the now-suspended co-host of ABC’s “The View” has a “fundamental misunderstanding of the nature of the Holocaust and anti-Semitism.” Goldberg landed in hot water this
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COVID, PANDEMIC, PLAUSIBLE, ENDGAME
ABC
WHO: Europe entering 'plausible endgame' to COVID pandemic
The director of the World Health Organization’s Europe office says the continent is now entering a “plausible endgame” to the pandemic and that the number of coronavirus deaths is now starting to plateau COPENHAGEN -- The director of the World Health Organization’s
Huffington Post
Europe Entering 'Plausible Endgame' To COVID Pandemic, WHO Says
COPENHAGEN (AP) — The director of the World Health Organization’s Europe office said Thursday the continent is now entering a “plausible endgame” to the pandemic and that the number of coronavirus deaths is starting to plateau. Dr. Hans Kluge said at a media
USA Today
WHO official sees 'plausible endgame' to pandemic; Super Bowl attendees urged to wear masks: COVID updates
The director of the World Health Organization’s Europe office said Thursday that coronavirus deaths are starting to plateau and the continent faces a “plausible endgame” to the pandemic. Dr. Hans Kluge said there is a “singular opportunity” for countries across
USA Today
WHO official sees 'plausible endgame' to pandemic; Medicare to provide up to 8 free tests per month: COVID updates
The director of the World Health Organization’s Europe office said Thursday that coronavirus deaths are starting to plateau and the continent faces a “plausible endgame” to the pandemic. Dr. Hans Kluge said there is a “singular opportunity” for countries across
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TRUMP, GOP, PRESIDENT, REPUBLICAN
Huffington Post
Alex Jones Asks Marjorie Taylor Greene To Run For President
The right-winger hosted the congresswoman on his conspiracy theory laden podcast InfoWars on Wednesday and suggested she run for president in the future, adding, “Hell, she’d probably be better than Trump.” Advertisement He continued to massage Greene’s ego
Washington Times
Trump says Hispanic support has shifted GOP to create a ‘whole different Republican Party’
Former President Donald Trump touted the GOP’s inroads with Hispanic communities across the country, taking credit for the increased support. “It’s been a great relationship,” Mr. Trump said of Hispanics joining the GOP. “They’re incredible people, energetic.
CNN
Some Trump endorsements spark frustration and fractures in GOP
(CNN) Donald Trump recently extended an enticing offer to Vernon Jones: drop your flailing gubernatorial bid to run for a US House seat in Georgia, and you'll earn the former President's endorsement. Jones is still debating whether to stick with the uphill
Fox News
Trump adviser says former president hungry for someone to primary challenge NH GOP Gov. Sununu
A longtime Donald Trump adviser says the former president asked him to potentially find someone to launch a credible primary challenge against Republican Gov. Chris Sununu of New Hampshire, who’s running for reelection this year. Corey Lewandowski, who served
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BELARUS, TROOP, BUILDUP, RUSSIA
New York Post
NATO estimates Russia will have 30,000 troops in Belarus as tensions over Ukraine grow
The head of NATO said Thursday that Russia will have up to 30,000 troops in Belarus in the coming weeks, further stoking fears of an invasion of Ukraine by Moscow. The deployments for joint military exercises further allow Moscow to surround its western neighbor
CNN
Russian troop buildup in Belarus is a 'big worry' to US and European officials
(CNN) US and European officials have expressed alarm at Russia's military build-up in Belarus, describing it as a significant and concerning development as the threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine looms and calls for Moscow to de-escalate appear to be going
New York Post
Russia accuses US of ‘increasing tension’ by sending troops to Europe
The Kremlin accused the Biden administration Thursday of “aggravating tensions” by deploying thousands of troops to Eastern Europe to bolster the defense of allies in the region and counter Russia’s mammoth military buildup along Ukraine’s borders. President
ABC
NATO chief wary of Russian troop buildup in Belarus
BRUSSELS -- NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg expressed concern Thursday that Russia is continuing its military buildup around Ukraine, and that it has now deployed more troops and military equipment to Belarus that at any time in the last 30 years. More
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MEDICAL, MARIJUANA, MISSISSIPPI, 37TH
Washington Times
Mississippi governor legalizes medical marijuana
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves on Wednesday signed a bill legalizing medical marijuana for certain patients. “There is no doubt that there are individuals in our state who could do significantly better if they had access to medically prescribed doses of cannabis,”
USA Today
Mississippi becomes 37th state to legalize medical marijuana
JACKSON, Miss. — Medical marijuana is now legal in Mississippi. Gov. Tate Reeves signed the bill creating the program into law Wednesday evening, which made Mississippi the 37th state to legalize medical marijuana in the United States. For the past week,
New York Post
Mississippi becomes 37th state to legalize medical marijuana
Mississippi became the 37th state to legalize the medical use of marijuana on Wednesday – enabling a new form of pain treatment for residents suffering a number of severe, debilitating health conditions. Under the newly signed law, patients can obtain up to
CNN
Mississippi becomes 37th state to legalize medical marijuana
Washington (CNN) Medical marijuana for certain patients with debilitating conditions is now legal in Mississippi after the state's Republican governor signed a bill into law on Wednesday. "There is no doubt that there are individuals in our state who could
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NEWBORN, MOTHER, TENNESSEE, DAUGHTER
Fox News
Missing newborn Kennedy Hoyle's grandmother speaks out about daughter's death: 'I can't eat. I can't sleep'
Amber Campbell, the mother of deceased Memphis woman Danielle Hoyle and grandmother of missing newborn Kennedy Hoyle, on Thursday spoke out about her daughter's murder. "She didn't hurt anybody. … She didn't have a mean bone in her body," Campbell said of
USA Today
Suspect in slaying of Tennessee mother, newborn daughter admits to killings, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The suspect in the deaths of Danielle Hoyle, 27, and her two-day-old Kennedy Hoyle turned 25 the day he allegedly shot Hoyle, took Kennedy, his daughter, and placed her small body in the Mississippi River. Brandon Isabelle was arrested by
Fox News
Pennsylvania man convicted of strangling newborn son he had with underage girl hanged himself in prison
A Pennsylvania man convicted of strangling his newborn son he'd had with an underage girl in 2017 was found dead in his prison cell after having hanged himself, officials said. Christopher Kennedy, 42, was found unresponsive in his cell at the State Correctional
Fox News
Tennessee man killed 2-day old baby and her mother, charged with murder
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Tennessee man lured the mother of his 2-day old daughter to a location in Memphis, shot the woman, and tossed the baby into the water off a boat ramp near the Mississippi River, police said. Brandon Isabelle was charged Wednesday with two
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POLICE, DA, FRANCISCO, INVESTIGATIONS
Breitbart
S.F. Police Cut Radical D.A. Out of Investigations of Officer-involved Shootings
San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott wrote to radical District Attorney Chesa Boudin on Wednesday to inform him that the police force was terminating an agreement that would allow the D.A. to investigate officer-involved shootings after evidence emerged that
Newsmax
San Francisco Police Severs Agreement With DA Over Police Shooting Investigations
The San Francisco Police Department will no longer work with the district attorney's office in police-involved shootings after the district attorney's office allegedly withheld evidence from the SFPD in what would be the first trial of an on-duty officer for
New York Post
San Francisco Police Chief cuts agreement with DA's office
San Francisco Police Chief William Scott’s criticism against “lenient” prosecutors took another turn on Wednesday after he announced his department will no longer work with the District Attorney’s Office in police-involved shooting cases. Scott, who has spoken
Fox News
SFPD chief refuses to work with DA Boudin, accuses him of 'concealing' evidence to hurt police
San Francisco Police Chief William Scott said his department will no longer work with District Attorney Chesa Boudin’s office on police-involved shooting and use-of-force cases. Scott sent a letter to Boudin Wednesday saying that the DA’s office broke their
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COLLEGE, STUDENT, SUSPECT, FORMER
ABC
Suspect in deadly Bridgewater College shooting was former student: Court records
A Virginia man faces five felony charges in connection to the shooting. The suspect in a shooting on a Virginia college campus that left two officers dead was a former student at the institution, according to court documents. Alexander Wyatt Campbell, 27,
USA Today
Suspect in slaying of 2 campus officers at Bridgewater College was a former student
HARRISONBURG, Va. — The man who authorities say fatally shot two campus officers at Bridgewater College was a former student at the small private college in Virginia, officials confirmed Thursday. Alexander Wyatt Campbell, 27, was a student at the school from
NY Daily News
Suspect in deadly shooting on Bridgewater College campus identified as former student
They discovered Campbell off campus. He reportedly waded into a nearby river in a bid to avoid capture, but he was arrested and charged with two felony counts of capital murder, one felony count of first-degree murder, one felony count of use of a firearm in
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JAN, TRUMP, PELOSI, GUARD
Washington Times
Trump says calls for National Guard on Jan. 6 were ignored by Pelosi
Former President Donald Trump renewed his defense of Jan. 6 rioters on Thursday, placing blame instead on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for failing to secure the U.S. Capitol. Mr. Trump said he “strongly recommended” sending in the National Guard to secure the
Newsmax
Trump Rips 'Partisan Sleazebags' in Jan. 6 Committee
Former President Donald Trump on Thursday released multiple statements criticizing the House select committee investigating the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, claiming that they are "corrupt" and "political hacks." Trump on Thursday morning issued two statements
Newsmax
Pelosi on Jan. 6 Panel Docs, Testimony: 'If They Asked Me, I Would'
The Jan. 6 select committee has not requested documents or testimony from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., who Republicans note was solely in charge of Capitol security before it was breached by protesters seeking to object to the certification of President
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COMPETE, TRANSGENDER, 16, SWIMMERS
National Review
Transgender Athletes: UPenn Women Swimmers Call Male Participation 'Unfair'
Lia Thomas of the Pennsylvania Quakers after finishing a freestyle event during a tri-meet against the Yale Bulldogs and the Dartmouth Big Green at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pa., January 8, 2022. (Hunter Martin/Getty Images) Sixteen swimmers
Newsmax
Transgender Swimmer Should Not Compete, 16 Penn Teammates Say
The women's advocacy group Champion Women sent a letter Thursday on behalf of 16 University of Pennsylvania women's swimming team members urging Ivy League officials not to challenge a new NCAA gender policy, The Washington Post reported. The letter, sent
Conservative Daily News
16 Female Swimmers Say Trans Teammate Lia Thomas Should Not Be Allowed To Compete
Sixteen women on the University of Pennsylvania swim team said their transgender teammate, Lia Thomas, should not be allowed to compete in the women’s category, The Washington Post reported. The teammates sent a letter to the university and to Ivy League officials
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LEADER, CANADIAN, TRUCKER, TORIES
Breitbart
Canadian Tories Sack Moderate Leader, Elect Firebrand Pro-Trucker MP
Canadian Conservative Party (CPC) members of parliament voted to sack moderate Erin O’Toole as party leader and have voted firebrand Candice Bergen as interim leader as anti-vaccine mandate trucker protests continue. On Wednesday 73 of the 118 members of the
Red State
The Canadian Trucker Protest Claims Its First Political Casualty... the Conservative Opposition Leader
The Great White North is making for some damn good political watching, and it looks like it is not letting up anytime soon. The Canadian Trucker Protest, which rolled into the nation’s capital of Ottawa last weekend, is still going strong and has claimed its
Breitbart
Canadian Tories Sack Moderate Leader, Elect Firebrand Pro-Trucker MP
Canadian Conservative Party (CPC) members of parliament voted to sack moderate Erin O’Toole as party leader and have voted firebrand Candice Bergen as interim leader as anti-vaccine mandate trucker protests continue. On Wednesday 73 of the 118 members of the
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BOWL, SUPER, BENGALS, 2022
Huffington Post
Officials Urge Mask-Wearing At Super Bowl As L.A. Still Reels From COVID Surge
Three days after being photographed without a face mask at the NFC championship game, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti joined other officials Wednesday to urge fans headed for the Super Bowl to strictly adhere to pandemic safety protocols that include staying
Fox News
Super Bowl 2022: Bengals, Rams unveil uniforms for game
The Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams unveiled the uniforms and color schemes they will wear when they meet in Super Bowl LVI in Southern California. The Bengals got to the Super Bowl thanks to a comeback victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC
Fox News
Super Bowl 2022: Bengals' Sam Hubbard wants to win for Harambe
Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard wants to win the Super Bowl more than just for the city of Cincinnati and the hometown fans. He’s hoping to do Harambe proud. SUPER BOWL 2022: BENGALS, RAMS UNVEIL UNIFORMS FOR GAME Harambe was a 400-pound gorilla who dragged
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SPACE, STATION, INTERNATIONAL, DIE
USA Today
NASA says International Space Station will retire, then crash into the Pacific Ocean in 2031
NASA plans to retire the International Space Station at the end of 2030 and crash it into the Pacific Ocean in an area called Point Nemo, according to a NASA press release. After three decades, a private sector will be taking over operations in future space
NPR
What will happen to the International Space Station when it is retired?
What will happen to the International Space Station when it is retired? Enlarge this image toggle caption NASA/Getty Images NASA/Getty Images Operations at the International Space Station are expected to wind down at the end of the decade, when NASA will
Huffington Post
The Space Station’s About To Die And Now We Know When, Where And How
NASA is plotting out the final days of the International Space Station. The ISS ― first crewed in 2000 ― will be extended for use until 2030, or 15 years beyond its initial life expectancy. Then, in January 2031, it’ll be sent crashing into the ocean. Advertisement International
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FED, NOMINEE, OIL, BIDEN
Breitbart
Biden Fed Nominee Grilled over Stock Payouts
Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) grilled on Thursday Sarah Bloom Raskin, one of President Joe Biden’s nominees to serve on the Federal Reserve board of governors, over how Raskin may have used her influence as a former Fed governor to secure a lucrative financial
Washington Times
Biden nominee Sarah Bloom Raskin accused of seeking to politicize Fed against oil industry
Republicans seeking a poster child for soaring energy prices under the Biden administration may have got their wish in Federal Reserve nominee Sarah Bloom Raskin. Mrs. Raskin, a former Obama administration official, was grilled at Thursday’s hearing by Senate
Breitbart
Exclusive – Sen. Bill Cassidy: Fed Nominee’s Climate Policies to Kill Oil and Gas Jobs, Give Russia ‘Leverage’ over the World
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) told Breitbart News in an exclusive interview Thursday that Sarah Bloom Raskin, one of President Joe Biden’s nominees to serve on the Federal Reserve board of governors, has advocated for policies that would eliminate thousands of oil
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SCHOOL, DISTRICT, GEORGIA, PARENT
Fox News
Georgia parent calls out school district for deleting syllabus mentioning Marxism, CRT: 'Admission of guilt'
Gwinnett County, home to the largest school district in Georgia, is facing harsh criticism after posting and then removing from the district’s website a controversial syllabus that said AP classes will teach critical race theory and Marxism. While the school
Conservative Daily News
School District Cancels Classes After Nearly 1,500 Teachers Call In Sick To Protest Conservative School Board
A school district in Colorado was forced to cancel classes Thursday after nearly 1,500 employees called in sick to protest the actions of its conservative school board, CPR News reported. Of the estimated 3,300 licensed teachers in the Douglas County School
Fox News
Georgia school district hosts BLM event featuring speaker charged with 'family violence'
A school district in Georgia hosted a Black Lives Matter (BLM) at School event that featured a speaker who has been charged with "family violence." DeKalb County School District is currently hosting the BLM at School Week of Action, a controversial activist
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RECALLS, TESLA, BELT, VEHICLES
Washington Times
Tesla recalls over 800K vehicles for seat belt chime problem
DETROIT (AP) — Tesla is recalling more than 817,000 vehicles in the U.S. because the seat belt reminder chimes may not sound when the vehicles are started and the driver hasn’t buckled up. The recall covers the 2021 and 2022 Model S sedan and Model X SUV,
ABC
Tesla recalls over 800K vehicles for seat belt chime problem
Tesla is recalling more than 817,000 vehicles in the U.S. because the seat belt reminder chimes may not sound when the vehicles are started and the driver hasn’t buckled up DETROIT -- Tesla is recalling more than 817,000 vehicles in the U.S. because the seat
Newsmax
Tesla Recalls 817,000 Vehicles in US Over Seat Belt Reminder Alert
Tesla Inc. is recalling more than 817,000 vehicles in the United States because an audible alert may not activate when a vehicle starts and the driver has not buckled the seat belt, a U.S. auto safety regulator said. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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KINZINGER, CHENEY, RNC, CENSURE
Washington Times
GOP moves to censure — not expel — Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger
SALT LAKE CITY — Republican officials meeting in Utah advanced a watered-down resolution Thursday that would formally censure GOP Reps. Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger for their perceived disloyalty to former President Donald Trump but not seek to expel them
Newsmax
RNC Moves Closer to Censuring Reps. Cheney, Kinzinger
As members of the Republican National Committee (RNC) gathered Thursday in meetings closed to reporters, the most-discussed — and by far the most controversial — item of business at their winter meeting was a resolution to censure Reps. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo.,
Fox News
RNC committee advances censure of Cheney, Kinzinger over roles on Jan. 6 committee
Members of the Republican National Committee (RNC)'s resolutions committee voted unanimously Thursday in favor of a motion calling for the censure of GOP Reps. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., and Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., for their participation in the Jan. 6 congressional
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70, REPORTER, ROBIN, HERMAN
New York Times
Robin Herman, Who Pried Open Doors in the N.H.L., Dies at 70
Robin Herman, who as a hockey reporter for The New York Times broke a gender barrier when she became one of the first two female journalists to enter a men’s professional sports locker room in North America, died on Tuesday at her home in Waltham, Mass. She
NPR
The reporter who broke the gender barrier in NHL locker rooms has died at age 70
The reporter who broke the gender barrier in NHL locker rooms has died at age 70 Enlarge this image toggle caption AP file photo AP file photo WALTHAM, Mass. — Robin Herman, a gender barrier-breaking reporter for The New York Times who was the first female
Huffington Post
Pioneering Sports Reporter Robin Herman Dies At 70
Robin Herman, New York Times sports writer. Bettmann via Getty Images WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) — Robin Herman, a gender barrier-breaking reporter for The New York Times who was the first female journalist to interview players in the locker room after an NHL game,
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MATTER, FUNDRAISING, LIVES, BLACK
Breitbart
Black Lives Matter Suspends Fundraising After California AG Warns of Missing Reports
The official Black Lives Matter (BLM) organization suspended online fundraising on Wednesday after being warned by the California Attorney General that it faced revocation of its charitable status after failing to file required annual reports. The finances
National Review
Black Lives Matter Suspends Online Fundraising after State AGs Threaten Legal Action
Black Lives Matter demonstrators during a march in St. Paul, Minn., March 19, 2021. (Nicholas Pfosi/Reuters) Black Lives Matter suspended online fundraising on Wednesday after attorneys general in California and Washington state asked the group to submit delinquent
Conservative Daily News
Black Lives Matter Shuts Down Fundraising After Blue States Threatened To Sue
Black Lives Matter (BLM) removed fundraising features from its website Wednesday after California and Washington threatened to hold the group’s leaders personally liable for its missing financial records, the Washington Examiner reported. BLM hasn’t had a
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COLIN, LEE, SPIKE, KAEPERNICK
New York Post
Spike Lee to direct Colin Kaepernick docu-series for ESPN
Spike Lee will direct a multi-part documentary for ESPN on Colin Kaepernick that features extensive interviews with the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback and access to his personal archive. ESPN Films announced Tuesday that Lee would weave never-before-seen
Huffington Post
Spike Lee Will Direct New Colin Kaepernick Documentary That Will 'Tell His Story'
Spike Lee has been tapped to direct an upcoming multipart documentary on Colin Kaepernick for ESPN Films. The documentary will help the activist and football player “tell his story from his perspective,” according to a press release on Wednesday. Advertisement “Kaepernick,
Fox News
Colin Kaepernick heckled after attending Knicks game with Spike Lee
Colin Kaepernick was heckled Wednesday night outside Madison Square Garden, where he joined Spike Lee for a New York Knicks game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Kaepernick and Lee were exiting the arena and entering an SUV when the former 49ers quarterback
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PRIME, AMAZON, PRICE, RAISING
Vox
Amazon is raising the price of Prime despite shipping hurdles
Amazon is raising the price of its Prime membership program in the US, even as a top Amazon executive admitted on Thursday that the company’s shipping speeds “are not where we want them to be.” The price of an annual Prime membership in the US is increasing
Conservative Daily News
Inflation Strikes Amazon: Prime Fees to Rise 17% in 2022
650 VIEWS Share Tweet Whatsapp Reddit Print Mail Amazon.com is not insulated from inflation, the supply chain crisis or the labor shortage in America and today announced that it will raise its Prime subscription fees. The company said that annual subscriptions
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Amazon raises price of annual Prime membership to $139
Amazon raises price of annual Prime membership to $139 Enlarge this image Ted S. Warren/AP Ted S. Warren/AP Amazon is increasing the cost of its Prime membership service to $139 a year and $14.99 a month. The company announced the increase in the U.S. —
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OLYMPICS, ATHLETES, REPUBLICANS, IOC
Fox News
Republicans promise sanctions for IOC if any US athletes go missing during Beijing Olympics
EXCLUSIVE: Wisconsin Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher will introduce legislation Thursday night to sanction the International Olympic Committee (IOC) should any athlete, fan, member of the press or Olympic participant fall victim to "gross violations of internationally
Breitbart
GOP Lawmakers: Genocide Olympics 'Stain' IOC and Threaten Athletes
The Olympics occurring in a “genocidal state” will leave a “permanent stain on the legacy of Beijing 2022 and the International Olympic Committee,” according to a letter penned by House Republicans and addressed to U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC)
Newsmax
Republicans Pledge to Sanction Olympics if Any US Athletes Disappear
Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., introduced legislation on Thursday to sanction the International Olympic Committee if China captures any athlete, fan, or journalist in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, Fox News reported. The bill, endorsed by Minority Leader
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BOMB, THREATS, HBCU, FBI
Huffington Post
Juveniles Identified As Persons of Interest In HBCU Bomb Threats
Six juveniles have reportedly been identified by the FBI as persons of interest in bomb threats against more than a dozen historically Black colleges and universities at the start of Black History Month. The “tech-savvy” minors, in scattered locations across
Washington Times
FBI IDs suspects in connection to bomb threats at HBCUs
The FBI said it has identified several individuals who are suspected of making bomb threats at historically Black colleges and universities in recent days. “This investigation is of the highest priority for the Bureau and involves more than 20 FBI field offices
CNN
HBCU bomb threats: FBI identifies people suspected of making threats this week, law enforcement official says
(CNN) The Federal Bureau of Investigation has identified individuals suspected of making bomb threats this week directed at historically Black colleges and universities, according to a law enforcement official. No arrests have been made, the official said. At
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CONGRESS, RUN, REPORTS, DE
Breitbart
Reports: Bill de Blasio Contemplating Run for Congress
Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is reportedly ready for Washington and a tilt at a U.S. House seat just weeks after he left his former post. Both the New York Post and Politico cited people with insight into the former mayor’s thinking Wednesday,
New York Post
Please, Blas — run for Congress from Staten Island. We’re begging you
Do it, Bill — we beg you: Run for Congress in Staten Island. Nothing would please New Yorkers more than a chance to humiliate ex-Mayor Bill de Blasio by rejecting another of his idiotic quests for political office. Sources tell The Post he’s been calling
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OLYMPIAN, EMOTIONAL, ISOLATION, BEIJING
Huffington Post
Olympian Released From Beijing Isolation Facility After Emotional Video Plea
BEIJING (AP) — Kim Meylemans thought she was going to the Olympic Village. She wound up in tears instead. Such was the start of a few confusing hours for the women’s skeleton athlete from Belgium — whose trip into what would have been a second round of isolation
CNN
Olympian Kim Meylemans allowed to leave Beijing Covid isolation after emotional plea
(CNN) A Belgian Olympian has been released from isolation in Beijing, following an emotional plea for help about her treatment ahead of the Winter Games. Kim Meylemans was forced into isolation after she had tested positive for Covid-19 upon arrival in the
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GOLD, CUBE, DISPLAYED, NEW
New York Times
It’s Gold, Baby. But Niclas Castello’s Cube Is Nothing New in Art.
The fun thing about conceptual art is that it’s totally easy to create. You can say something about the increasingly virtual way many of us experience the world, and the explosive popularity of NFTs (nonfungible tokens) — or seem to say something profound,
Huffington Post
A Gold Cube Worth Millions Displayed In Central Park Is Getting Roasted On Twitter
It’s the new gold standard for cringe. A knee-high cube composed of 186 kilograms of pure 24-karat gold and surrounded by its own security detail sat on an icy patch of slush in Central Park for one day only Wednesday, according to a press release. Advertisement "The
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TEEN, SENTENCED, SIBLINGS, YOUNG
New York Post
Teen sentenced to 100 years in smothering deaths of babies he said he freed from ‘hell’
An Indiana teenager was sentenced to 100 years behind bars after he smothered his two young siblings in separate incidents, claiming he was “freeing them from Satan and Hell.” Nickalas Kedrowitz was 13 years old when he suffocated half-sister Desiree McCartney
Fox News
Indiana teen sentenced for killing his young siblings
An Indiana teenager who was convicted of smothering his two younger siblings to death on two separate occasions has now been sentenced to a combined 100 years in prison. Nickalas Kedrowitz was 13 years old when his 11-month-old stepbrother, Nathaniel Ritz,
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BILL, CHINA, MCCARTHY, IMMIGRATION
Fox News
House Dems' China competitiveness bill includes immigration provisions critics warn could aid Beijing
House Democrats’ China competitiveness bill includes a number of immigration provisions and categories — policies that critics say do not belong in such a piece of legislation and that could lead to abuse by Chinese nationals. The America COMPETES Act, is
Breitbart
McCarthy: Democrats' China Bill 'Helps China ... Hurts America'
The Democrats’ bill to help the U.S. compete against China’s fast-growing manufacturing and technology sectors actually allows China to compete against America, GOP leader Kevin McCarthy said Wednesday. McCarthy used his floor speech during the debate to spotlight
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PACE, SCHUMER, CIRCUMVENT, 68
Washington Times
68 senators move to circumvent Schumer and speed up the pace of votes
Resentment over Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer’s stewardship of the Senate boiled over Thursday, with more than two-thirds of the chamber circumventing the leader in backing a bipartisan proposal to speed up the pace of voting. In total 68 lawmakers
Washington Times
Backlash brews over Schumer’s stewardship of Senate, under fire from both parties over slow pace
Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer is facing growing backlash over his management of the Senate’s day-to-day affairs, with both Republicans and Democrats saying the institution is running at a slower pace than usual. Lawmakers say that under Mr. Schumer,
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POLICE, STOP, TRUCKER, MILITARY
Breitbart
Ottawa Police Threatens to Call In Military to Stop Trucker Protest
Ottawa’s police chief said the capital may request aid from the armed forces to stop the ongoing anti-mandatory vaccine Freedom Convoy trucker protest, but the Defence Ministry responded saying they had no plans to get involved in the situation. Police Chief
Newsmax
Ottawa Police May Seek Military's Help to Stop Trucker COVID Protests
Ottawa, Canada's Police Chief Peter Sloly said in a press briefing Wednesday that Parliament Hill may request aid from the armed forces to stop the ongoing trucker convoy protesting vaccine mandates, Breitbart reported. The Ottawa police chief previously stated
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AIDES, JOHNSON, BORIS, QUIT
Newsmax
UK: Senior Aides Quit in New Blow to Embattled Boris Johnson
Four of Boris Johnson’s most senior staff quit on Thursday, triggering new turmoil for the embattled British prime minister. Johnson’s office said chief of staff Dan Rosenfield and principal private secretary Martin Reynolds had both tendered their resignations.
New York Times
Top Aides to Boris Johnson Quit, Adding to Downing Street Turmoil
LONDON — An exodus of senior officials from 10 Downing Street on Thursday deepened the crisis engulfing Prime Minister Boris Johnson, as he fought to hold on to power in the wake of a scandal over get-togethers that breached lockdown restrictions. Mr. Johnson’s
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RACISM, NEWS, REDEFINES, LEAGUE
Conservative Daily News
Anti-Defamation League Redefines Racism for Second Time Since Summer 2020
The Anti-Defamation League redefined racism again on Monday with what it called an “interim definition.” Racism is now defined by the group as occurring “when individuals or institutions show more favorable evaluation or treatment of an individual or group
Breitbart
ADL Changes Definition of ‘Racism’ Again After Breitbart News Report; Asks Public for Help
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL), a once-respected civil rights organization that has joined the activist left, appeared to change its definition of “racism” on Wednesday after Breitbart News and others pointed out an earlier, anti-white change. As Breitbart
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FIRED, SUES, BLACK, RIGHTS
Fox News
Alphonso David sues Human Rights Campaign, claiming that it fired him for being Black
The former president of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is suing the organization for alleged racial discrimination. Attorneys for Alphonso David, a civil rights attorney who is Black, filed a lawsuit in New York federal court on Thursday morning claiming
NPR
First Black leader of Human Rights Campaign sues, says he was fired because of race
First Black leader of Human Rights Campaign sues, says he was fired because of race Enlarge this image toggle caption Bita Honarvar/AP Bita Honarvar/AP The former president of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), Alphonso David, has filed a lawsuit against the
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FLORIDA, CARJACKING, PARKING, 78
Fox News
Florida deputies arrest 2 after 78-year-old man ‘brutally murdered’ during carjacking in CVS parking lot
A Florida man and woman have been arrested in connection to the killing of a 78-year-old man who deputies say was "brutally murdered" in a broad daylight carjacking at a CVS parking lot on Sunday. Javonne Marece White, 19, and Jasmine Yvonne Munro, 25, both
New York Post
Florida couple charged with killing elderly man in disturbing carjacking
A Florida couple is facing first-degree murder charges after police said they shot and killed a 78-year-old man at a CVS parking lot — then ran him over with his own car. Javonne Marece White, 19, and Jasmine Yvonne Munro, 25, are accused of shooting Uken
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PENG, SHUAI, MEET, ASSAULT
Fox News
IOC chief to meet Peng Shuai, will 'support' inquiry into sexual assault allegations if tennis star chooses
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach announced plans Thursday to meet with Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai amid heightened concern for her safety, adding that the IOC will "support" an inquiry to allegations of sexual assualt if she decides
NPR
Olympic Committee president will meet with Peng Shuai in Beijing this month
Olympic Committee president will meet with Peng Shuai in Beijing this month Enlarge this image toggle caption Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP via Getty Images Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP via Getty Images BEIJING --International Olympic Committee President Thomas
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HONDURAS, CONDITIONS, USA, PLAYERS
CNN
Honduras players forced off due to 'extreme climate conditions' in World Cup qualifier against US
(CNN) Two players for the Honduras national team were forced off at halftime in Wednesday's 3-0 World Cup qualifying defeat to the US due to "extreme climate conditions," the federation said. In total, three players -- Luis Lopez, Romell Quioto and Diego Rodriguez
BBC
USA 3-0 Honduras: Christian Pulisic on target as freezing conditions prompt scrutiny
Some players wore balaclavas as temperatures dropped to -16C in Minnesota The USA edged closer to qualifying for the World Cup in Qatar with victory over Honduras on a night when some players were substituted at half-time because of the extreme cold. Goals
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TEACHING, CARDINAL, HOMOSEXUALITY, GAYS
Breitbart
Jesuit Cardinal Calls for Change in Church Teaching on Homosexuality
ROME—Jesuit Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich told Catholic News Agency (KNA) Tuesday the Catholic Church should change its teaching on homosexuality. Cardinal Hollerich, the archbishop of Luxembourg and president of the EU Bishops’ Commission (COMECE), said
Newsmax
Cardinal Wants Catholic Teaching on Gays Changed
Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, president of the Commission of the Bishops Conference of the European Union, maintains the church's teaching on homosexuality is wrong and should be changed. The comments by Hollerich, a Jesuit, came during an interview with
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HOUSE, WHITE, USPS, FLEET
CNN
EPA, White House warn Louis DeJoy to halt plan to replace USPS fleet with gas-powered trucks
(CNN) The White House and Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday blasted the US Postal Service for its decision to replace the vast majority of its aging vehicle fleet with gas-powered trucks, rather than electric vehicles. A top House lawmaker is calling
Conservative Daily News
White House Attempts to Bully USPS into Unaffordable Electric Vehicle Purchases
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and White House penned letters to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), urging it to reconsider its plans to purchase additional gas-powered vehicles. “The Postal Service’s proposal as currently crafted represents a crucial
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FERTILIZER, EXPLOSION, PLANT, RISK
Fox News
Fire at fertilizer plant in NC suppressed, but explosion risk remains
Overnight rain helped to suppress an uncontrolled fire at a North Carolina fertilizer plant, but fire officials warned Thursday that it has also pushed smoke closer to the ground, creating a health hazard. The risk of an explosion remains and officials still
Huffington Post
Explosion Risk 'Greatly Diminished' At North Carolina Fertilizer Plant
North Carolina's Winston Weaver Company fertilizer plant is seen smoldering on Wednesday. via Associated Press The risk of an explosion at a North Carolina fertilizer plant that caught fire earlier this week has “greatly diminished,” but the community isn’t
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IRAN, BOMB, NUCLEAR, NEW
Newsmax
US Sees Iran in Position to Amass Fuel for Nuclear Bomb in Less Than a Year
Biden administration officials expect terms of a new nuclear agreement are likely to leave Iran in a position to amass fuel for a bomb in less than a year, The Wall Street Journal is reporting. The newspaper, attributing the information to officials familiar
New York Post
New Iran deal wouldn’t stop production of nuclear bomb: White House
The Biden administration expects Iran will be able to amass enough material to produce a nuclear weapon in less than a year — even if the 2015 agreement between Washington, Tehran and five other nations is revived, according to a new report. White House officials
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SINGER, MASKED, RUDY, GIULIANI
CNN
Rudy Giuliani unmasked on 'The Masked Singer' prompts judges to walk out
(CNN) Two judges on "The Masked Singer" walked off after Rudy Giuliani unmasked himself at the end of a show taping, a source close to the show told CNN Wednesday. Robin Thicke and Ken Jeong walked off stage following the revelation of Giuliani as a contestant
CNN
Analysis: Rudy Giuliani hits rock bottom (again) with 'The Masked Singer' cameo
(CNN) There was a time in the not-too-distant past when Rudy Giuliani was seen as a future face of the Republican Party. Now, he's a punchline. Giuliani's journey from "America's Mayor" to eye-rolling embarrassment hit another low this week, when it was revealed
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CELTICS, BILL, TITLE, FITCH
Fox News
Hall of Fame NBA coach Bill Fitch dies, led Celtics to '81 title
Bill Fitch, who guided the Boston Celtics to one of their championships during a Hall of Fame coaching career spanning three decades, has died. He was 89. A two-time NBA coach of the year, Fitch died Wednesday in Lake Conroe, Texas. Fitch’s daughter, Marcy
New York Times
Bill Fitch, Who Coached Celtics to the ’81 Title, Is Dead at 89
Bill Fitch, who gained a reputation for reviving the fortunes of dismal N.B.A. teams and took the Boston Celtics to the 1981 league championship in a pro coaching career spanning 25 seasons, died on Wednesday in Lake Conroe, Texas, north of Houston. He was
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OWNER, APOLOGIZES, BLACKHAWKS, RESPONSE
Huffington Post
Chicago Blackhawks Owner Apologizes For Belligerent Response To Assault Scandal Talk
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz apologized Wednesday night after he angrily rejected any conversation connected to the franchise’s response when a player said he was sexually assaulted by an assistant coach. Wirtz made his remarks at a
Fox News
Chicago Blackhawks owner apologizes for response to Kyle Beach talk
CHICAGO — Chicago Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz apologized Wednesday night after he angrily rejected any conversation connected to the franchise's response when a player said he was sexually assaulted by an assistant coach. Wirtz made his remarks at a town
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DEMOCRAT, TENNESSEE, EXPELLED, SENATE
Fox News
Tennessee Democrat expelled from state Senate over fraud conviction
A Tennessee Democrat was expelled from the state Senate on Wednesday over her conviction on fraud charges. State Sen. Katrina Robinson of Memphis was convicted of wire fraud last fall after being accused of stealing $600,000 from a health care school she
New York Post
Tennessee Democrat expelled from state Senate over fraud conviction
A Tennessee Democrat was expelled from the state Senate on Wednesday over her conviction on fraud charges. State Sen. Katrina Robinson of Memphis was convicted of wire fraud last fall after being accused of stealing $600,000 from a health care school she ran
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SWASTIKAS, UNION, STATION, DEPORTED
Fox News
Twice-deported criminal accused of drawing swastikas at DC Union Station protected by Biden policies
A twice-deported Mexican citizen with a 15-year criminal history was arrested for allegedly drawing swastikas at Washington, D.C.'s Union Station, but reportedly does not face deportation under the Biden administration's standards for arrest or removal. "The
Conservative Daily News
Man Arrested In Connection To Swastikas Found On Walls Of Union Station Was Deported Twice
Police arrested a man who has been deported twice and is present in the U.S. illegally in connection to swastikas drawn on the outside walls of Union Station in Washington, D.C., according to the Washington Examiner. The swastikas were discovered on Jan. 28,
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SYRIA, RAID, LARGE, SCALE
New York Post
Residents, activists: civilians also killed in US Syria raid
Residents and activists are reporting multiple deaths — including civilians — from a U.S. raid in northwestern Syria overnight Thursday. Several residents told The Associated Press they saw body parts scattered around the house in the village of Atmeh, near
Huffington Post
U.S. Special Forces Launch Large-Scale Counterterrorism Raid In Syria
WASHINGTON (AP) — Residents and activists are reporting multiple deaths — including civilians — from a U.S. raid in northwestern Syria overnight Thursday. Several residents told The Associated Press they saw body parts scattered around the house in the village
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PLEAD, GUILTY, PARENTS, MURDER
Fox News
California parents accused of decapitating own children plead not guilty
The parents of a son and daughter who were decapitated in California in late 2020 have pleaded not guilty to murder and child abuse charges. Daughter Maliaka Taylor, 13, and son Maurice Taylor Jr., 12, were found decapitated at the family's Lancaster home,
New York Post
Parents plead not guilty to murder of their two kids found decapitated
Two California parents pleaded not guilty to charges related to the gruesome murders of two of their children, whose decapitated bodies were left for days with their surviving siblings. Maurice Taylor, Sr., 35, and Natalie Brothwell, 45, are facing murder
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OMICRON, NEW, CDC, VACCINES
Fox News
CDC director: Studies yet to show BA.2 sub-variant evading current vaccines more than omicron
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said Wednesday that experts have not yet seen studies suggesting omicron sub-variant BA.2 will evade COVID-19 vaccine protection any more so than the original omicron strain has already. "In terms of early studies, we have
CNN
How worried should we be about the new "stealth" Omicron?
(CNN) A new subvariant of Omicron is spreading rapidly in some parts of the world. This spinoff from the original Omicron variant, called BA.2, has been found in at least 49 countries, including the United States. In some countries, like Denmark, BA.2 has already
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POINTS, SWEEP, CAREER, CELTICS
Fox News
Celtics beat Hornets, overcome LaMelo Ball's career-best 38 points
Josh Richardson made six 3-pointers and scored 23 points, Jayson Tatum hit two key free throws and finished with 19 points and the Boston Celtics held off the Charlotte Hornets 113-107 on Wednesday night, overcoming a career-best 38 points by LaMelo Ball. Marcus
Fox News
Jazz complete season sweep of Nuggets behind Trent Forrest's 18 points
Trent Forrest had career highs of 18 points and eight assists to lead the Utah Jazz to a 108-104 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night. Mike Conley scored 17 points for Utah. Rudy Gay, Royce O’Neale, and Bojan Bogdanovic scored 15 points apiece
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BREITBART, MEDIA, CARTEL, JOINING
Breitbart
Politico Attacks Breitbart for Not Joining Media Cartel Bandwagon
Politico, the liberal political magazine that covers D.C. politics but is owned by a German media conglomerate, Axel Springer, is trying to paint Breitbart News as “on the same side” as Google and Facebook because it won’t join the corporate media in supporting
Breitbart
Breitbart News Daily Podcast Ep. 65: Victory for Real News: Zucker Out at CNN, Bad Day for Media Cartel; John Nolte and J.D. Vance Take on the MSM and CCP
It is media mayhem day on today’s Breitbart News Daily Podcast. Host Alex Marlow reports all the details on the ouster of Jeff Zucker from CNN. Was it really that big of a deal that he was in a consensual relationship with one of his vice presidents? It’s not
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WORLD, PERSON, WORST, YEAR
New York Times
‘The Worst Person in the World’ Review: Oslo, Her Way
Who does Julie think she is? It’s certainly a question that can be asked in the usual rhetorical, judgmental way. A footloose resident of Oslo skipping and stumbling into her 30s, Julie (Renate Reinsve) can be brazenly indifferent to the norms of polite behavior
Vox
One of the year’s best movies is about the worst person in the world (kind of)
For Julie, the world is full of possibilities. And that’s sort of the problem. We first meet her (played, luminously, by Renate Reinsve) wearing a slinky, silky black gown and smoking a cigarette, staring into the middle distance, the landscape of Oslo behind
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HOSPITALS, WINDFALL, SEEK, FOREIGN
Fox News
US hospitals facing nurse shortages seek foreign healthcare workers amid visa windfall
With American hospitals facing a dire shortage of nurses amid a slogging pandemic, many are looking abroad for health care workers. And it could be just in time. There's an unusually high number of green cards available this year for foreign professionals,
Washington Times
Strained U.S. hospitals seek foreign nurses amid visa windfall
With American hospitals facing a dire shortage of nurses amid a slogging pandemic, many are looking abroad for health care workers. And it could be just in time. There’s an unusually high number of green cards available this year for foreign professionals,
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NATURAL, GAS, CRUNCH, EASE
CNN
Democrats call for Biden officials to limit US natural gas exports because of rising home heating costs
New York (CNN Business) Nearly a dozen US Senators are calling for the Biden administration to curb overseas shipments of natural gas as Americans struggle with home heating sticker shock this winter. "As families across the country continue to face steep
New York Times
Natural Gas Shipments, Mostly From U.S., Ease Europe’s Energy Crunch
Near the entrance to Rotterdam’s vast harbor in the Netherlands is a specialized port that is offering an alternative to the web of Russian pipelines that feed much of Europe’s hunger for natural gas. The facility, called the Gate Terminal, is a critical entry
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KILLS, CRT, YOUNGKIN, COMMITTEE
Washington Times
Democrat-controlled committee kills Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s anti-CRT bill
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — A Virginia Senate committee on Thursday killed two key pieces of education legislation sought by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin, including one that was designed to eliminate teaching of critical race theory in K-12 schools. The committee
Newsmax
Dem-Led Panel Kills Youngkin Education Bills, Including CRT Restriction
A Virginia Senate committee on Thursday killed two key pieces of education legislation sought by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin, including one that was designed to eliminate teaching of critical race theory in K-12 schools. The committee also killed a bill
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OLYMPICS, NBC, POLITICS, BEIJING
NPR
NBC is in an awkward position with the politics around the Beijing Olympics
NBC is in an awkward position with the politics around the Beijing Olympics While the Olympics often feel like a victory lap for NBC, the games' exclusive broadcaster in the U.S., the politics surrounding Beijing 2022 have put the network in an uncomfortable
New York Times
NBC Opens Olympics With ‘Worst Hand Imaginable’
But this year, the “Today” anchors, Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb, will stay in New York, the first time in nearly two decades that the morning show has not traveled for the Olympics. Lester Holt, the “NBC Nightly News” anchor, will also remain in New York. “Would
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KRYST, MOTHER, CHESLIE, DEPRESSION
Newsmax
Mother of Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst Says Late Daughter had Depression
Former Miss USA winner Cheslie Kryst battled with depression right up until her death, her mother April Simpkins has revealed. Earlier this week it was confirmed that Kryst had died by suicide. CNN, citing police, reported that the 30-year-old plunged to her
CNN
Cheslie Kryst's mother says she hid 'high functioning depression'
(CNN) Cheslie Kryst's mother is speaking out about her daughter's death, saying she has "never known a pain as deep as this. I am forever changed." The 30-year-old attorney and former Miss USA died after jumping from a building in New York City, according
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BLACK, AMERICANS, IMMIGRATION, BORDERS
National Review
Immigration Reduction Key to Black Americans' Progress
Immigration reduction has always been the key to progress for the descendants of American slavery. NRPLUS MEMBER ARTICLE I n 1853, Frederick Douglass wrote of cities in the North: Every hour sees the black man elbowed out of employment by some newly arrived
New York Post
Open borders historically dooms jobs for black Americans
In 1853, Frederick Douglass wrote of cities in the North: Every hour sees the black man elbowed out of employment by some newly arrived emigrant, whose hunger and whose color are thought to give him a better title to the place. With only a handful of interruptions,
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BILL, GOOGLE, APPLE, SENATE
Washington Times
Bill hitting Apple, Google over app stores’ dominance clears key hurdle in Senate
A bill that would blunt Apple and Google‘s alleged monopoly power received the overwhelming approval of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday, moving a crackdown on the companies’ app stores toward final consideration by the full chamber. The Open App
New York Post
Senate bill targeting Apple and Google monopolies advances in landslide vote
A bipartisan bill that could cost Apple and Google billions of dollars by loosening the companies’ “twin monopolies” over their app stores was advanced by a key Senate committee on Thursday in a landslide vote. The Open App Markets bill would bar Apple and
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COVID, YOUNG, KIDS, 19
CNN
Opinion: A Covid-19 vaccine may soon be available for young kids. Here's what parents should consider
Edith Bracho-Sanchez is a primary care pediatrician, director of pediatric telemedicine and assistant professor of pediatrics at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She is also a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. The views expressed in this
Washington Times
Surgeon general says FDA won’t cut corners in approving COVID-19 vaccine for young kids
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is assuring parents that regulators won’t take shortcuts in authorizing a COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer-BioNTech for kids younger than 5 as the Food and Drug Administration employs a two-step process to get a jump-start on the
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COMA, FAN, 49ERS, MEDICAL
Fox News
49ers fan in medically induced coma after apparent attack during NFC Championship game
A San Francisco 49ers fan was hospitalized in a medically induced coma after he was found lying in the parking lot of Los Angeles' SoFi stadium during the NFC Championship game Sunday between the 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams. The incident remained under
ABC
49ers fan in medical coma was reportedly punched before fall
A California mayor says a San Francisco 49ers fan in a medically-induced coma fell after he was punched during a parking lot confrontation with an apparent Rams fan at the NFC championship game INGLEWOOD, Calif. -- A San Francisco 49ers fan in a medically-induced
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SARANDON, COP, SUSAN, FUNERAL
New York Post
Susan Sarandon blasted over anti-cop post after NYPD funeral
Actress Susan Sarandon has been ripped by law enforcement for “mocking heroes” in an anti-cop Twitter post she shared comparing the officers gathered at slain NYPD detective Jason Rivera’s funeral to fascists. The “Thelma & Louise” star posted the image the
Huffington Post
Susan Sarandon Trolls Cop Funeral To Seemingly Accuse Police Of Fascism
Oscar-winner Susan Sarandon reposted a tweet that branded police as fascists and questioned their usefulness ― accompanied by a photo of a slain officer’s funeral in New York City. (See the image below.) The “Dead Man Walking” star on Tuesday shared an image
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MOUNT, YEARS, 000, EVEREST
Newsmax
Mount Everest Glacier Took 2,000 Years to Form, 25 Years to Melt
Ice from the highest glacier on the world's tallest mountain, Mount Everest, took around 2,000 years to build up, but it has melted in around 25 years, according to a new study. The South Col Glacier has melted 80 times faster than it formed, a study published
CNN
Mount Everest has lost 2,000 years' worth of ice in less than three decades
(CNN) The highest glacier on the world's tallest mountain is losing decades worth of ice every year because of human-induced climate change, a new study shows. The findings serve as a warning that rapid glacier melt at some of the Earth's highest points could
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COLLEGE, BROOKLYN, EDUCATION, SEMITISM
Washington Times
Brooklyn College hit with federal probe over allegedly labeling Jewish students as White oppressors
The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has launched an investigation into allegations of antisemitism at Brooklyn College stemming from claims that Jewish students were smeared by professors and peers as White, privileged oppressors. The Brandeis
Fox News
Education Dept. launches investigation into anti-Semitism at Brooklyn College
The U.S. Department of Education launched an investigation into Brooklyn College over claims of severe anti-Semitic harassment of students by professors and fellow students. "Fighting bigotry should not be a competition between minority groups; it’s not a
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MANDATE, VIRGINIA, MASK, JOINS
Newsmax
Virginia AG Joins Loudoun Country Parents' Mask Mandate Lawsuit
Virginia's new attorney general, Jason Miyares, is joining the lawsuit of Loudoun County parents against the school board for refusing to permit an opt-out of school mask mandates, as outlined in GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin's executive order. "When the pandemic
Fox News
Youngkin's mask mandate: Virginia judge weighs governors power to lift decree
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has broad power to issue executive orders overturning mask mandates in schools, lawyers from the state Attorney General’s Office argued Wednesday, while lawyers for local school boards argued that the governor’s action usurps their
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SUE, BLACK, VOTING, RIGHTS
Newsmax
Black Americans Sue NYC for Diluting Voting Rights by Granting Noncitizens a Vote
Black Americans have filed a lawsuit against the city of New York for giving voting rights to close to one million foreign nationals. New York City's 51 member Council approved last month plans to allow roughly 800,000 foreign nationals with green cards, visas,
Fox News
Black voters sue NYC over noncitizen voting, claim it violates civil rights law
A group of Black New Yorkers sued the Big Apple's Board of Elections, claiming that the new law allowing noncitizens to cast ballots in local elections violates federal civil rights law because the New York City Council passed the law in order to strengthen
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COMMANDERS, WASHINGTON, LATE, NIGHT
Red State
The Washington Commanders Are Currently the Only Real Commanders in Washington
Here at the sports desk located somewhere below decks of the Good Pirate Ship RedState, we’ve noticed that regardless of the turmoil and tumult roiling this mortal coil, there are certain consistencies upon which one can unfailingly rely. The sun will rise
New York Times
Late Night Comments on the Washington Commanders
“The ‘W’ stands for ‘Why did it take you two years to come up with this?’” — JIMMY KIMMEL on the team’s new logo “‘The Commanders’ kind of sounds like an action movie where Dolph Lungren and Sylvester Stallone join forces to defend their assisted living facility.”
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STUDY, COVID, INFECTED, DELIBERATELY
New York Post
Study finds COVID symptoms typically start just 2 days after exposure
The world’s first “human challenge” trial in which volunteers were deliberately infected with COVID-19 has found that people typically develop symptoms very quickly — on average, within two days of being exposed to the virus, according to a new study. Researchers
Fox News
Healthy adults deliberately infected with COVID-19 in world's first 'human challenge study'
Three dozen healthy young adults were infected with COVID-19 in a controlled setting to examine the full course of the virus in the world's first "human challenge study," conducted by the Imperial College of London. The participants, who were unvaccinated
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NEWMAN, MARIE, DESERVE, PROGRESSIVES
National Review
Progressives Deserve Marie Newman Corruption Scandal
Activist groups helped Newman knock pro-life Democrat Dan Lipinski from his House seat. Now, it appears Newman may have violated federal campaign law. NRPLUS MEMBER ARTICLE B ack in October, the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) unanimously recommended
Breitbart
Ethics Watchdog Calls for Investigation into Democrat Rep. Marie Newman
An ethics watchdog organization asked the Federal Elections Commission (FEC) to investigate Democrat Rep. Marie Newman (D-IL) for allegedly using campaign funds to bribe a possible primary opponent. The Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust (FACT),
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NIGERIA, COAST, OIL, EXPLODES
New York Post
Oil tanker capable of carrying 2 million barrels explodes off coast of Nigeria
An oil tanker capable of carrying up to two million barrels of oil a day has exploded off the coast of Nigeria. Dramatic video shows the immense ship ablaze with thick black smoke pouring into the sky as it appears to be sinking into the sea. None of the
ABC
Oil vessel explodes off Nigeria's coast; casualties feared
An official of the Shebah Exploration and Production Company Limited says an oil production vessel operating off the coast of Nigeria has exploded, with fears of the deaths of 10 crew members on board ABUJA, Nigeria -- An oil production vessel has exploded
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NEWS, BUSINESS, RATES, BACK
New York Times
Latest Stocks, Interest Rates and Business News: Live Updates
Sarah Bloom Raskin’s views are almost certain to ignite sparks at her hearing before the Senate Banking Committee on Thursday. Sarah Bloom Raskin is a longtime Washington policy player with progressive credentials and a track record of speaking out against
New York Times
BNY Mellon calls employees back to the office, but adds flexibility this time.
Sarah Bloom Raskin is a longtime Washington policy player with progressive credentials and a track record of speaking out against the fossil fuel industry, qualities that helped her to win the White House’s nomination to be America’s top bank cop. But those
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NONBINARY, OPENLY, ATHLETE, LEDUC
Fox News
Timothy LeDuc to become 1st openly nonbinary US Winter Games athlete
BEIJING — Adam Rippon delivered one of those quintessential Olympic moments four years ago in Pyeongchang, when his dazzling free skate helped to clinch the bronze medal for the U.S. in the team event to begin the figure skating program. Not only did Rippon
New York Post
Timothy LeDuc to become first openly nonbinary US Winter Games athlete
BEIJING — Adam Rippon delivered one of those quintessential Olympic moments four years ago in Pyeongchang, when his dazzling free skate helped to clinch the bronze medal for the U.S. in the team event to begin the figure skating program. Not only did Rippon
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MODELS, GOVERNMENT, ANSWER, WRONG
Town Hall
Government Is Not the Answer, and Models Can Be Wrong
The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. There may be less of them, but you still see a few "Believe Science" signs out while driving. The challenge is that scientific knowledge makes progress
Conservative Daily News
Government Is Not the Answer, and Models Can Be Wrong
650 VIEWS Share Tweet Whatsapp Reddit Print Mail There may be less of them, but you still see a few “Believe Science” signs out while driving. The challenge is that scientific knowledge makes progress when ideas are questioned, debated and explored. When
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HOCKEY, OLYMPICS, DECKER, BRIANNA
Fox News
US hockey star Brianna Decker out of Olympics after nasty leg injury
U.S. women’s hockey star Brianna Decker was stretchered off the ice on Thursday after suffering an apparent severe leg injury in the team’s opening game at the Beijing Olympics. Decker screamed in pain following a trip from Finland’s Ronja Savolainen in the
Huffington Post
Brianna Decker Injury Mars U.S. Women's Hockey Victory In Winter Olympics Opener
Decker, a three-time Olympian who helped lead the Americans to gold four years ago, is out for the rest of the tournament, USA Hockey told NBC . Decker, the American team’s assistant captain, collided with Finland’s Ronja Savolainen in the first period and