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• Biden administration continues 'work on diplomacy' in Ukraine crisis

  14-02-2022 23:59 via cnn.com
  
  The Biden administration continues its efforts to find a diplomatic solution that will avoid hostilities between Russia and Ukraine. CNN's Phil Mattingly reports.
  
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• Little-known drug at heart of Olympic doping drama has prompted past scandals

  14-02-2022 23:56 via nbcnews.com
  
  Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva's reported use of a banned heart drug puts her among a small group of athletes who’ve faced similar allegations.
  
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• Judge in Sarah Palin's defamation suit against New York Times says he will dismiss case

  14-02-2022 23:56 via cnn.com
  
  Judge Jed Rakoff, the judge overseeing former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's defamation lawsuit against the New York Times, said Monday afternoon that he will dismiss the suit, ruling that Palin's team did not prove a key element of its case.
  
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• To quell protests, Trudeau becomes first Canadian leader to invoke Emergencies Act

  14-02-2022 23:36 via cnn.com
  
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• The surprising way Rome could help prevent future pandemics

  14-02-2022 23:36 via cnn.com
  
  Modern cities spew out a constant surge of sewage but floating in the smelly sludge are vital cellular clues about Covid-19 and its spread among the population.
  
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• Navy nuclear engineer pleads guilty to conspiracy to sell US naval secrets to foreign country

  14-02-2022 23:35 via cnn.com
  
  US Navy nuclear engineer Jonathan Toebbe pleaded guilty to one felony count in federal court Monday afternoon, four months after he and his wife were arrested and charged with trying to sell classified information about nuclear submarines to a foreign country in exchange for millions of dollars of cryptocurrency.
  
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• Lindsey Graham says this could hurt Trump's reelection chances

  14-02-2022 23:28 via cnn.com
  
  Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) says the GOP nomination is Trump's for the taking if he decides to run for president in 2024, but that he might be "hurting his chances" if he keeps focusing on the "big lie". Former presidential campaign adviser Mark McKinnon comments on the statement.
  
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• Trudeau invokes previously unused emergency law to quell weeks-long protests

  14-02-2022 22:54 via cnn.com
  
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• 'Dramatic acceleration' of Russian buildup prompts US to close Kyiv embassy

  14-02-2022 22:43 via cnn.com
  
  • If Russia invades, global stock markets could be in for a rough ride
  
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• 'I am back!': Whoopi Goldberg returned to 'The View'

  14-02-2022 22:29 via cnn.com
  
  Whoopi Goldberg returned to "The View" after her two-week suspension because of her controversial comments on the Holocaust.
  
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• Trump Organization’s accounting firm says it can no longer vouch for financial statements from the company

  14-02-2022 22:27 via nbcnews.com
  
  The accounting firm Mazars USA said financial statements from the Trump Organization over a nine-year period can no longer be viewed as reliable.
  
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• Chagos Islands: Mauritian flag raised on British-controlled archipelago

  14-02-2022 22:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Chagos Islands, in the Indian Ocean, is controlled by Britain, but claimed by Mauritius.
  
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• Ex-Navy nuclear engineer pleads guilty to selling submarine secrets

  14-02-2022 22:06 via nbcnews.com
  
  Jonathan Toebbe, a former Navy engineer, pleaded guilty to conspiring to sell closely guarded American secrets about submarine technology to another country.
  
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• Sarah Palin's lawsuit against New York Times dismissed

  14-02-2022 21:55 via cnn.com
  
  Judge Jed Rakoff, the judge overseeing former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's defamation lawsuit against the New York Times, said Monday afternoon that he will dismiss the suit, ruling Palin's team did not prove a key element of its case.
  
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• How Black families, torn apart during slavery, worked to find one another again

  14-02-2022 21:15 via nbcnews.com
  
  Throughout slavery, Black family units were in constant danger of disruption, and those in bondage had no control over the structure of their families, let
  
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• Canadian police seize weapons cache after arresting protesters at US border blockade

  14-02-2022 21:10 via cnn.com
  
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• Canadian police seize long guns, high-capacity magazines, body armor and a machete after arresting protesters near the US border

  14-02-2022 21:10 via cnn.com
  
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• Dating apps only got worse during Covid. Which is why I'm excited personals are back.

  14-02-2022 21:06 via nbcnews.com
  
  A holiday celebrating love that dates back to at least the Middle Ages is time to give a more personal and curated approach a try.
  
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• Nigeria hero 'supercop' arrested in cocaine smuggling cartel

  14-02-2022 20:59 via cnn.com
  
  Nigeria's 'super cop' Abba Kyari, has been declared wanted over his alleged involvement in a cocaine deal, the country's drug law enforcement agency, said Monday.
  
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• Brian Laundrie, Gabby Petito's fiancé, died from a gunshot wound to the head, medical examiner says

  14-02-2022 20:48 via cnn.com
  
  The cause of death of Brian Laundrie, the fiancé of Gabby Petito whose disappearance caused a firestorm late last summer, was revealed Monday.
  
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• 1 person found dead in search for plane with 8 people that crashed off North Carolina coast

  14-02-2022 20:36 via nbcnews.com
  
  The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for an airplane carrying eight that crashed Sunday off the North Carolina coast Sunday afternoon, officials say.
  
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• Ukraine crisis has financial markets spooked, but not yet despondent | Larry Elliott

  14-02-2022 20:10 via theguardian.com
  
  Shares dipped and oil prices crept closer to the $100 mark due to fears of invasion and resulting economic sanctionsUkraine-Russia crisis live updates: follow the latest newsThe threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine has left financial markets jittery but not yet panicky. Unsurprisingly, shares took a tumble on the world’s bourses and there was a brief rise in oil prices to just over $96 a barrel.Investors were taking few chances and sought out traditional safe havens such as the US dolla
  
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• US is closing embassy in Kyiv and relocating diplomats

  14-02-2022 20:03 via cnn.com
  
  The United States is closing the US Embassy in Kyiv and "temporarily relocating" the small number of remaining diplomatic personnel in the country to Lviv, a city in western Ukraine, "due to the dramatic acceleration in the buildup of Russian forces," Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Monday.
  
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• Analysis: Trump couldn't be more wrong on Susan Collins

  14-02-2022 19:36 via cnn.com
  
  On Sunday, The New York Times quoted Sen. Susan Collins as saying that "no one should be afraid of President Trump, period."
  
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• US West's megadrought is the worst in 1,200 years

  14-02-2022 19:29 via cnn.com
  
  The West is in its worst drought in centuries, scientists reported Monday.
  
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• What the Bengals coach should have told his team after their loss — but probably didn't

  14-02-2022 19:28 via nbcnews.com
  
  Coach Ted Lasso might be a fictional character, but his advice to his players on embracing sadness and experiencing loss together is what athletes really need.
  
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• Reporter's Notebook: Russia's intentions emerge with Ukraine troop buildup

  14-02-2022 19:16 via foxnews.com
  
  Many in the West have opined that Vladimir Putin likely must be doing "something" of significance, and a foreign policy adviser says Russia's moves are going according to plan.
  
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• Zelenskiy confirms Ukraine's desire to join Nato – video

  14-02-2022 18:59 via theguardian.com
  
  Ukraine's president has quashed suggestions by the country’s ambassador to Britain that it could drop its bid to join Nato to avoid war with Russia. Speaking at a press conference, Volodymyr Zelenskiy said: 'We would like Nato membership. It would ensure our security, our territorial sovereignty'Russian envoy warns of right to counterattack in eastern UkraineUkraine quashes suggestion it could drop Nato plans to avoid war Continue reading...
  
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• WATCH: Oil delivery driver shovels snow for elderly woman

  14-02-2022 18:59
  
  Susan C. Snow, 87, said she was moved to tears when she saw the deliveryman shovel the snowy steps.
  
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• Rare notebook containing handwritten 'Hey Jude' lyrics to go on display

  14-02-2022 18:56 via cnn.com
  
  A rare notebook featuring handwritten lyrics and recording notes from hit songs by The Beatles is set to go on display at a museum in Liverpool, England.
  
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• Timed Teaser: Who was the Super Bowl half-time show surprise guest?

  14-02-2022 18:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!
  
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• Putin continues to rattle sabre but with rare nod towards de-escalation

  14-02-2022 18:53 via theguardian.com
  
  Analysis: it is still unclear how far Russian president is willing to go to achieve his Ukraine goalsUkraine-Russia crisis live updates: follow the latest newsAlmost a year ago, Russia began moving forces from Siberia and other regions to the border with Ukraine. With more than half of its land forces now poised for an attack, whether or not there will be a war with Ukraine hinges on the decision of Vladimir Putin, whose options range from a large-scale assault to a decision to hold his troops b
  
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• Two children among seven killed in French Pyrenees explosion

  14-02-2022 18:28 via cnn.com
  
  At least seven people, including two children, were killed in an explosion in the village of Saint-Laurent-de-la-Salanque in France on Monday.
  
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• Pakistan court acquits man who killed sister after parents’ pardon

  14-02-2022 18:26 via theguardian.com
  
  Waseem Azeem acquitted of murdering Qandeel Baloch after his parents pardoned him under Islamic law, lawyer saysA Pakistani man sentenced to life in prison in 2019 for strangling his sister, a model on social media, has been acquitted of murder after his parents pardoned him under Islamic law.Waseem Azeem was arrested in 2016 after he confessed to killing Qandeel Baloch, 26, for posting what he called “shameful” pictures on Facebook. He was convicted of murder and sentenced to life i
  
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• Biden ATF suggests Americans report current, former partners' 'illegal gun activity' for Valentine’s Day

  14-02-2022 18:24 via foxnews.com
  
  President Biden’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) suggested that Americans report their current and former partners’ alleged "illegal gun activity" as a "fun" Valentine’s Day activity.
  
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• Nick Cannon’s ex Alyssa Scott mourns their late baby son Zen: ‘You are everywhere’

  14-02-2022 18:21 via foxnews.com
  
  On Sunday, Alyssa Scott took to Instagram and wrote a heartbreaking tribute to her child Zen, who passed away on Dec. 5 from a brain tumor at just five months old.
  
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• Elizabeth Hurley, 56, poses in white string bikini from swimwear line: ‘Happy weekend’

  14-02-2022 18:21 via foxnews.com
  
  Elizabeth Hurley was praised by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Kathy Jacobs, known as the “oldest rookie” at age 58.
  
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• Bengals Tyler Boyd questions late penalty push as NFL fans rip Super Bowl officiating

  14-02-2022 18:20 via foxnews.com
  
  Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd said what a lot of viewers at home watching the Super Bowl on Sunday were thinking after NFL officials made a controversial call late in the game, making way for Cooper Kupp’s game-winning touchdown
  
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• Tom Cotton endorses Indiana House candidate Stu Barnes-Israel in crowded GOP primary

  14-02-2022 18:12 via foxnews.com
  
  Sen. Tom Cotton is backing congressional candidate Stu Barnes-Israel in a crowded GOP primary.
  
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• NYC landlord rips Manhattan DA Bragg after homeless career criminal arrested in Chinatown apartment stabbing

  14-02-2022 18:10 via foxnews.com
  
  A New York City landlord blasted Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg after a homeless man with multiple open criminal offenses allegedly killed a woman inside her apartment on Sunday.
  
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• Chicago-area parents rally for school principal removed after making masks optional

  14-02-2022 18:10 via foxnews.com
  
  Principal Jacob "Doc" Mathius of Queen of Martyrs Catholic School in Evergreen Park was placed on administrative leave after writing a letter to school families saying that masks would be optional for students, staff and faculty, parents told local news outlets.
  
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• Texas showdown: Bernie Sanders joins AOC in backing progressive challenge to moderate House Democrat

  14-02-2022 18:06 via foxnews.com
  
  Sen. Bernie Sanders on Monday joined Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in backing the progressive challenge by Jessica Cisneros against longtime moderate Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas.
  
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• Kim Kardashian, Pete Davidson enjoy Valentine’s Day, Kanye West says ‘I have faith we’ll be back together’

  14-02-2022 18:06 via foxnews.com
  
  Kanye West took to Instagram on Valentine's Day following Kim Kardashian's date night with Pete Davidson.
  
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• Trump lawyer withholds 11,000 emails from Jan. 6 committee

  14-02-2022 18:02 via cnn.com
  
  A conservative lawyer who worked with then-President Donald Trump has turned over thousands of pages of emails to the House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection but is withholding thousands of others, according to court filing Sunday.
  
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• Trump lawyer John Eastman turns over 8,000 emails to January 6 committee and withholds 11,000

  14-02-2022 18:02 via cnn.com
  
  A conservative lawyer who worked with then-President Donald Trump has turned over thousands of pages of emails to the House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection but is withholding thousands of others, according to court filing Sunday.
  
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• Canada-born slider wins monobob gold medal for US after ​filing harassment complaint

  14-02-2022 18:00 via cnn.com
  
  Canada-born Kaillie Humphries​, winner of the first-ever Olympic gold in the monobob, says she "never gave up" on herself.
  
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• Canada-born slider wins gold for US after ​filing harassment complaint

  14-02-2022 18:00 via cnn.com
  
  Canada-born Kaillie Humphries​, winner of the first-ever Olympic gold in the monobob, says she "never gave up" on herself.
  
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• Tracing DNA of related elephants reveals illegal ivory trafficking networks

  14-02-2022 17:57 via cnn.com
  
  African elephants have drastically dwindled as targets of the illegal ivory trade, but the DNA contained within their tusks is pointing to the very criminal networks that poached them.
  
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• CNN correspondent: Hard to get 'straight answers' from Democrats on mask mandates

  14-02-2022 17:53 via foxnews.com
  
  CNN Congressional correspondent Lauren Fox said Sunday that she had a difficult time getting answers from the Hill on whether it's time to lift mask mandates because "it's such a hard position for Democrats."
  
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• Map shows Russian forces surrounding Ukraine on three sides

  14-02-2022 17:52 via cnn.com
  
  CNN's Bianna Golodryga breaks down Russia's military activity along the Ukrainian border as the country continues to amass troops on three fronts.
  
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