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• Officials: US Rescinds Trump Move to Enforce UN Sanctions on Iran, Eases Travel Restrictions on Iranian Diplomats at UN

  18-02-2021 23:59
  Officials: US rescinds Trump move to enforce UN sanctions on Iran, eases travel restrictions on Iranian diplomats at UN.
  
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• Yanks' Cole: Players Concerned About Lack of Competitiveness

  18-02-2021 23:58
  
  New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole and other baseball players will be pushing for changes that make more teams competitive as they think about looming labor negotiations that could lead to a work stoppage at the start of 2022.
  
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• Some Electricity Restored in Texas, but Water Woes Persist

  18-02-2021 23:58
  
  Power was restored to more homes and businesses in Texas after a deadly blast of winter this week overwhelmed the electrical grid and left millions shivering in the cold.
  
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• Kentucky Continues to Expand Vaccination Network

  18-02-2021 23:56
  Kentucky's governor says multiple COVID-19 vaccination sites will open across Kentucky next week.
  
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• The Latest: at Least 40 Dead Due to Extreme Weather in US

  18-02-2021 23:55
  
  The extreme weather was blamed for the deaths of at least 40 people, some while trying to keep warm during record freezing weather in America’s central states.
  
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• California Governor Touts Vaccine Tour Amid Recall Effort

  18-02-2021 23:55
  
  California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he's focused on getting the nation's most populous state through the pandemic, not the mounting recall effort against him.
  
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• Arkansas Reports 10 More Virus Deaths as New Cases Slow

  18-02-2021 23:54
  Arkansas has reported 10 more deaths from the coronavirus as this week's snowstorms continued to slow vaccinations and testing.
  
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• 9 Injured, 2 Seriously, in Explosion at NYC Residence

  18-02-2021 23:54
  Authorities say nine people have been injured, two seriously, after an explosion at a three-story New York City residence that blew out windows and sent a door flying into power lines.
  
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• US Says It's Ready to Join Talks to Resume Iran Nuclear Deal

  18-02-2021 23:51
  
  The Biden administration says it's ready to join talks with Iran and world powers to discuss a return to the 2015 nuclear deal.
  
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• Missouri Bill Would Delay Some Public Record Access

  18-02-2021 23:51
  A pending Missouri bill would put a pause on open-records requests when public agencies are closed.
  
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• Nestle Selling North American Bottled-Water Brands for $4.3B

  18-02-2021 23:50
  Global food giant Nestle is selling its North American bottled-water brands for $4.3 billion to a pair of private-equity firms that hope to reinvigorate sales.
  
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• ‘Mission creep?’ Police ‘recommend’ keeping razor-wired fencing around Capitol until September, cite ‘threats against lawmakers’

  18-02-2021 23:49 via rt.com
  
  Washington, DC, police are calling for razor-wire-topped fencing around the US Capitol to be kept in place until at least September because they continue to hear of threats against lawmakers in the aftermath of the January 6 riot.US Capitol Police have notified congressional leaders of their fencing recommendation, the Associated Press reported on Thursday, citing anonymous officials with the department. The threats include “online chatter” about extremist groups possibly coming to W
  
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• ‘Mission creep?’ Police ‘recommend’ keeping razor-wire fencing around Capitol until September, cite ‘threats against lawmakers’

  18-02-2021 23:49 via rt.com
  
  Washington, DC police are calling for razor-wire-topped fencing around the US Capitol to be kept in place until at least September because they continue to hear of threats against lawmakers in the aftermath of the January 6 riot.US Capitol Police have notified congressional leaders of their fencing recommendation, the Associated Press reported on Thursday, citing anonymous officials with the department. The threats include “online chatter” about extremist groups possibly coming to Wa
  
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• Head of Omaha Steaks Mail-Order Food Business Dies at Age 63

  18-02-2021 23:49
  The head of the Omaha Steaks mail-order food business has died.
  
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• Man Charged in Deaths of 2 Men Killed With Sword

  18-02-2021 23:47
  A Monmouth man has been arrested and charged in the deaths of two men who were killed with a sword.
  
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• Governor: Spending Time With Trans Kids 'Changes Your Heart'

  18-02-2021 23:47
  
  Utah's conservative Republican governor choked up Thursday as he spoke about the struggles faced by transgender teenagers, though he didn’t commit to vetoing a bill that would ban them from girls’ sports.
  
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• Body of Missing 8-Year-Old Girl Found on Crow Reservation

  18-02-2021 23:46
  The body of a missing girl has been found on the Crow Indian Reservation.
  
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• Senator Ted Cruz ripped for change of flight (& story) after he’s caught heading to Cancun amid massive snowstorm in home state

  18-02-2021 23:44 via rt.com
  
  Texas Republican Ted Cruz is being ripped to shreds on social media for apparently covering up a trip to Cancun by recasting it as an overnight and changing his flight – all while his Texas constituents froze in the dark at home.Cruz allegedly called United Airlines at 6 a.m. on Thursday to change his flight the morning after his disastrous recognition at the Houston airport with his family en route to Cancun. After the senator was lambasted for taking a beach vacation as millions of Texan
  
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• Montana Relaxes Gun Restrictions, Allows Guns on Campuses

  18-02-2021 23:40
  A bill signed into law Thursday by Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte removes restrictions on concealed firearms, allowing them to be carried in most places in the state.
  
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• Britain Pushes G7 for Faster Vaccine Development, Sets 100-Day Target

  18-02-2021 23:38
  
  LONDON (Reuters) - Britain will challenge fellow G7 countries to help speed up the development of future vaccines to 100-days on Friday when Prime...
  
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• Asking Russia for Sputnik and getting ANAL SWABS in China: US diplomats vent over State Department’s Covid-19 vaccine rollout

  18-02-2021 23:38 via rt.com
  
  Even though the State Department received almost enough US-made Covid-19 vaccines for every employee, some diplomats have had to ask host countries for jabs and suffered indignities such as anal tests in China, a new report says.The State Department has received “roughly” 73,000 doses of the US-made Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, but “declined to say” how many of its estimated 75,000 employees it has vaccinated, the Washington Post reported.
  Some of the diplomats stationed
  
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• Asking Russia for Sputnik and getting ANAL SWABS in China: US diplomats vent over State Department’s Covid-19 vaccine roll-out

  18-02-2021 23:38 via rt.com
  
  Even though the State Department received almost enough US-made Covid-19 vaccines for every employee, some diplomats have had to ask host countries for jabs and suffered indignities such as anal tests in China, a new report says.The State Department has received “roughly” 73,000 doses of the US-made Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, but “declined to say” how many of its estimated 75,000 employees it has vaccinated, the Washington Post reported.
  Some of the diplomats stationed
  
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• Let There Be Jazz: France Sets Rules for Summer Festivals Amid Pandemic Uncertainty

  18-02-2021 23:35
  
  PARIS (Reuters) - Summer festivals will be able to go ahead in France this year despite the enduring COVID-19 crisis, but attendance will be capped...
  
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• Pelosi Picks Anti-Trump General Who Openly Mocks 2nd Amendment to Play Major Role in DC

  18-02-2021 23:34
  
  House Speaker Nancy Pelosi recently picked a retired United States Army general to conduct a security review of the Capitol in the wake of an incursion into the building on Jan. 6, but his past remarks paint a troubling picture for Washington, D.C.’s future. Retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honore will lead the assessment of Capitol…
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• Biden Admin Takes 1st Step Toward Rejoining Iran Nuclear Deal, Undoes Tough Trump Policies

  18-02-2021 23:32
  
  The Biden administration said Thursday it’s prepared to join talks with Iran and world powers to discuss a return to the 2015 nuclear deal. It’s also undone the Trump administration’s effort to restore all U.N. sanctions against Iran. The State Department said the U.S. would accept an invitation from the European Union to attend a…
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• Undeterred by Facebook News Blackout, Australia Commits to Content Law

  18-02-2021 23:30
  
  SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison vowed on Friday to press ahead with laws to force Facebook Inc to pay news outlets for...
  
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• Australia to Continue Talks With Facebook's Zuckerberg Over Media Code

  18-02-2021 23:30
  
  SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said he would continue his talks with Facebook Inc Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg on...
  
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• Report: Small Plane Crashed Due to Lack of Fuel

  18-02-2021 23:29
  The National Transportation Safety Board says the crash of a small plane near Port Angeles, Washington that killed one person happened after it apparently ran out of fuel.
  
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• North Carolina Man Accused in Dog's Fatal Stabbing

  18-02-2021 23:29
  A North Carolina man has been arrested on a charge of animal cruelty after a sheriff's office says he stabbed a dog to death.
  
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• U.S. Immigration Agents Ordered to Focus on Serious Criminals, Recent Border Crossers

  18-02-2021 23:25
  
  By Ted Hesson and Kristina CookeWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government issued interim guidance on Thursday sharply limiting who can be arrested...
  
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• Infant Boy Among Latest Oregon COVID-19 Deaths Reported

  18-02-2021 23:25
  The Oregon Health Authority reported Thursday that an infant boy in Oregon had tested positive for COVID-19 and died the same day.
  
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• Fort Wayne Triple Shooting Leaves 2 Men Dead, 1 Injured

  18-02-2021 23:25
  A triple shooting In Fort Wayne has killed two men and critically injured a third.
  
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• Flint Water Defendants Oppose 4-Month Delay in Proceedings

  18-02-2021 23:22
  
  Attorneys for former Gov. Rick Snyder and eight others facing charges in the Flint water crisis are seeking to speed the production of evidence after a judge said he needs at least four months to inspect grand jury records.
  
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• Black Indiana Lawmakers Face Republican Boos During Debate

  18-02-2021 23:21
  Tempers flared among Indiana legislators during a debate when Black lawmakers were shouted down and booed by some Republicans and two House members had to be separated in a hallway.
  
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• Report: Police Found Gun Under Suspect Shot by Officer

  18-02-2021 23:20
  A preliminary report says Connecticut police found a gun under a robbery suspect after an officer shot him during a foot chase.
  
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• No Tax Hike, No Corporate Tax Breaks in Slim Illinois Budget

  18-02-2021 23:19
  
  Democratic Gov. J.
  
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• Ex-University Official Accepts Plea for Lying on Resume

  18-02-2021 23:18
  A former New York medical university official will not have to repay any of the money earned on the taxpayer’s dime after lying on his resume to secure a $400,000 salary, according to the hospital.
  
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• Deadline for Murphy to Act on Marijuana Bill Delayed Again

  18-02-2021 23:16
  For a third time, the Democrat-led Assembly has moved a deadline for Gov. Phil Murphy to act on legislation setting up New Jersey’s recreational marijuana plan.
  
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• Archbishop Hammers Biden for Calling Himself a ‘Devout Catholic’

  18-02-2021 23:16
  
  President Joe Biden often touts his Catholic faith as part of what drives him, but according to one high-profile archbishop, the Democrat is damaging the faith by publicly aligning himself with the church, and he should stop due to his radical views on abortion. In September, for example, Biden cited scripture to attack then-President Donald…
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• Missouri Records Big Increase in Traffic Fatalities in 2020

  18-02-2021 23:15
  Missouri highway officials say last year was the deadliest year on state roads since 2007, despite fewer people driving because of the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Biden to Pledge $4 Billion to COVAX Vaccine Program at G7 Meeting Friday

  18-02-2021 23:12
  
  By Carl O'Donnell and Andrea Shalal(Reuters) - The Biden administration will pledge $4 billion to a vaccination program for poorer countries at a...
  
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• Malnourished, Neglected Horses up for Adoption After Seizure

  18-02-2021 23:09
  Eight malnourished and neglected horses seized by the state last year from a Connecticut farm are now being made available for adoption.
  
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• Speaker Warns SC House: Stop Being Vindictive, Show Decorum

  18-02-2021 23:08
  
  South Carolina House Speaker Jay Lucas is warning members that the House is not a place to be vindictive or theatrical.
  
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• 'Holy Smokes': Padres Rave About Tatis Jr.'s Big Contract

  18-02-2021 23:08
  
  Fernando Tatis Jr. has yet to take a ground ball or swing a bat at spring training and he’s already the talk of the San Diego Padres’ clubhouse.
  
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• Driver Pleads Guilty to Negligent Driving in Snow, Ice Case

  18-02-2021 23:08
  A box truck driver who was accused of not clearing snow and ice from his roof that dislodged and struck a car, injuring the driver, in Londonderry has pleaded guilty to a negligent driving violation.
  
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• Canada Attempts to Address 'Shameful' Racial Disparity in Criminal Justice System

  18-02-2021 23:08
  
  By Anna Mehler PapernyTORONTO (Reuters) - Canada's federal government introduced a bill on Thursday aimed at addressing what the justice minister...
  
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• U.S. will send $2 billion to global Covid vaccine program targeting developing nations

  18-02-2021 23:05 via nbcnews.com
  
  A World Health Organization-backed program called COVAX supports access to vaccinations in 92 countries.
  
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• Fitzpatrick Takes Early Lead as Riviera Proves Tough Test

  18-02-2021 23:05
  
  The strongest field of the year.
  
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• Correction: Illinois-State Budget Story

  18-02-2021 23:05
  
  In a Feb. 17 story about Gov. J.
  
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• The Latest: Algeria to Start Producing Russian Vaccine

  18-02-2021 23:04
  
  Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune says his country will start producing Russia’s Sputnik-V coronavirus vaccine in six or seven months.
  
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