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• Putin signs decrees recognizing separatist Ukraine regions

  21-02-2022 23:31 via cnn.com
  
  Russian President Vladimir Putin signed decrees recognizing the independence of Moscow-backed breakaway territories in eastern Ukraine on Monday, in the most brazen repudiation of international diplomatic efforts to stave off an invasion of the country.
  
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• Israel to open borders to unvaccinated tourists March 1

  21-02-2022 23:25 via cnn.com
  
  Israel plans to open its borders to all tourists, no matter their Covid-19 vaccination status, starting March 1.
  
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• Florida police fatally shoot man at wedding reception who allegedly assaulted guests, attacked officers: cops

  21-02-2022 23:07 via foxnews.com
  
  A wedding reception in the Orlando area erupted into pandemonium Saturday night when a man allegedly assaulted guests and attacked two responding police officers, leading one officer to fatally shoot him, according to authorities.
  
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• Britney Spears secures book deal

  21-02-2022 23:07 via cnn.com
  
  Britney Spears has said she wants to tell her life story and now she's landed a book deal to do just that.
  
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• Feds want 90-day prison term for Jan. 6 rioter photographed with Pelosi's lectern

  21-02-2022 23:06 via nbcnews.com
  
  Adam Johnson, the Jan. 6 rioter photographed with Nancy Pelosi's podium, should spend 90 days in federal prison, Justice Department prosecutors argued.
  
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• Fight broke out on Ukrainian TV over potential Russian invasion

  21-02-2022 23:00 via cnn.com
  
  Journalist and activist Yuriy Butusov hit pro-Russian MP Nestor Shufrych in the face on a political talk show on Ukrainian television.
  
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• Fight breaks out on Ukrainian TV over potential Russian invasion

  21-02-2022 23:00 via cnn.com
  
  Journalist and activist Yuriy Butusov hit pro-Russian MP Nestor Shufrych in the face on a political talk show on Ukrainian television.
  
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• Reporter's Notebook: State of the Union 2022, the Super Bowl of politics

  21-02-2022 22:50 via foxnews.com
  
  President Biden's State of the Union address affords him a massive platform, but could lead to others stealing the show on Capitol Hill.
  
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• Britney Spears inks $15M tell-all book deal: reports

  21-02-2022 22:49 via foxnews.com
  
  Britney Spears has reportedly inked a $15 million book deal to write a tell-all memoir about her life and her conservatorship. A judge terminated the 13-year conservatorship in November.
  
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• 'AGT' star Jane 'Nightbirde' Marczewski dead at 31 following cancer battle, family confirms

  21-02-2022 22:48 via foxnews.com
  
  Former "America's Got Talent" contestant Jane "Nightbirde" Marczewski has died while battling cancer, her family confirmed to Fox News Digital. "Nightbirde," a favorite from season 16, died on Sunday at the age of 31.
  
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• Queen with COVID continues 'light duties,' yet American kids must isolate, quarantine: US parents weigh in

  21-02-2022 22:36 via foxnews.com
  
  The Queen of England, amid her diagnosis of COVID-19 though triple-vaccinated, is continuing to carry out 'light duties' — meanwhile, American parents pushed back against the isolation and treatment of their kids here in the US.
  
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• Mexican beach resort shooting leaves 2 people dead, 1 injured, officials say

  21-02-2022 22:29 via foxnews.com
  
  Two men were killed and a third was injured Saturday night after members of suspected rival drug cartels opened fire at a popular Mexican beach resort, officials say.
  
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• Sam Hunt’s pregnant wife Hannah Fowler files for divorce, alleges 'adultery': reports

  21-02-2022 22:27 via foxnews.com
  
  Sam Hunt's wife Hannah Fowler has filed for divorce ahead of the arrival of the couple's first child. Fowler alleged Hunt had committed “adultery” in court documents.
  
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• Record number of elephant seals descend on California beach

  21-02-2022 22:21 via foxnews.com
  
  Due to a record number of elephant seals at the beach, Point Reyes National Seashore warned guests to avoid getting too close to the animals.
  
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• Romney’s push to revive child tax credit hinges on contentious work requirements

  21-02-2022 22:15 via nbcnews.com
  
  Sen. Mitt Romney’s push to revive the expanded child tax credit hinges on work requirements proposal
  
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• David Pastrnak scores twice, Bruins power past Avalanche, 5-1

  21-02-2022 22:15 via foxnews.com
  
  David Pastrnak had two goals and an assist and the Boston Bruins rolled past the Western Conference-leading Colorado Avalanche 5-1 on Monday.
  
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• New Jersey teen running 50-mile ultra-marathon in support of veterans

  21-02-2022 22:13 via foxnews.com
  
  New Jersey teen Michael Ferrara, who's been dedicated to helping homeless veterans, teamed up with VetREST after meeting its CEO, Lieutenant Colonel Robert F. Vicci, who retired from the military after 34 years.
  
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• George Floyd trial: Former Minneapolis police officer says when he saw Floyd's face, 'He didn't look good'

  21-02-2022 22:09 via foxnews.com
  
  ST. PAUL, Minn. — A former Minneapolis police officer charged with violating George Floyd's civil rights testified Monday that he thought Floyd was doing OK while handcuffed, facedown on the street with Officer Derek Chauvin's knee pressed to his neck — until paramedics arrived and turned Floyd over.
  
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• Minnesota shooting outside funeral home leaves 1 dead, others injured

  21-02-2022 22:02 via foxnews.com
  
  One person was killed and several others were wounded Monday when shots rang out outside a Minnesota funeral home.
  
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• Fox's Neil Cavuto said a second case of Covid-19 nearly killed him

  21-02-2022 22:00 via cnn.com
  
  Neil Cavuto, an immunocompromised Fox anchor who has dissented from the loudest voices at the right-wing network and spoken out in favor of Covid-19 vaccines, revealed on Monday that he had been hospitalized for weeks with a serious case of coronavirus and nearly died.
  
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• Biden plans to impose new sanctions in pro-Moscow territories

  21-02-2022 21:59 via cnn.com
  
  President Joe Biden plans to impose new sanctions on trade and financing in the two pro-Moscow territories that President Vladimir Putin decided to recognize as independent on Monday.
  
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• When the All-Star break ends, the NBA's stretch run begins

  21-02-2022 21:58 via foxnews.com
  
  When the All-Star break ends, the stretch run begins.
  
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• COVID taught us that money talks in California on masks and mandates

  21-02-2022 21:58 via foxnews.com
  
  In California, COVID mandate rules bend are bent for those with money and influence while the school children still remain masked indoors.
  
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• NYC police report 6 subway stabbings, 2 attacks with hatchet, pipe as zero tolerance plan takes effect

  21-02-2022 21:57 via foxnews.com
  
  New York City Mayor Eric Adams’s subway enforcement plan took effect Monday, on the heels of a violent weekend with six stabbings and two other violent assaults reported in the transit system as of Monday morning.
  
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• NBA All-Star crowd erupts at sight of Michael Jordan

  21-02-2022 21:54 via foxnews.com
  
  What was once the king’s house was overtaken by the GOAT on Sunday evening. At halftime of the NBA All-Star Game, the league’s top 75 players of all time were honored, including the top-player, Michael Jordan, whose surprise appearance rocked Cleveland’s Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
  
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• Fox anchor says the Covid-19 vaccine saved his life

  21-02-2022 21:54 via cnn.com
  
  Fox's Neil Cavuto returned on-air to reveal that he was hospitalized in the intensive care unit with Covid-19 and credits the vaccine with saving his life.
  
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• Putin's fiery remarks further stoke fears of Russian invasion

  21-02-2022 21:51 via cnn.com
  
  Russian President Vladimir Putin signed decrees recognizing the independence of Moscow-backed breakaway territories in eastern Ukraine on Monday, in the most brazen repudiation of international diplomatic efforts to stave off an invasion of the country.
  
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• In a brazen repudiation of international diplomatic efforts, Putin recognized the independence of two breakaway pro-Moscow regions in Ukraine

  21-02-2022 21:51 via cnn.com
  
  Russian President Vladimir Putin signed decrees recognizing the independence of Moscow-backed breakaway territories in eastern Ukraine on Monday, in the most brazen repudiation of international diplomatic efforts to stave off an invasion of the country.
  
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• NFL won't investigate Cowboys for voyeurism after all

  21-02-2022 21:46 via foxnews.com
  
  The Dallas Cowboys paid a confidential settlement of $2.4 million after four members of the cheerleading squad accused a senior team executive of voyeurism in their locker room as they undressed during a 2015 event at AT&T Stadium on Thursday, but the league won’t be opening an investigation into the events.
  
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• Bobby Hull no longer connected to Blackhawks as team ambassador

  21-02-2022 21:39 via foxnews.com
  
  Hall of Fame forward Bobby Hull is no longer serving as a team ambassador for the Chicago Blackhawks.
  
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• Russia recognises Ukraine separatist regions

  21-02-2022 21:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The move from Vladimir Putin raises fears that Russian troops could be sent into the regions in eastern Ukraine.
  
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• Outgoing GM Kevin Colbert: Steelers will add QB depth in offseason

  21-02-2022 21:30 via foxnews.com
  
  Kevin Colbert is ready to get on with the next chapter of his life.
  
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• Parents against mask mandates use 'sovereign citizen' tactic to flood schools with paperwork

  21-02-2022 21:27 via nbcnews.com
  
  A group called Bonds for the Win is organizing parents to file claims against school districts’ insurance policies, taking a page from the sovereign citizen playbook.
  
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• Canada Freedom Convoy: What new charges, financial sanctions will come after protesters leave Ottawa?

  21-02-2022 21:27 via foxnews.com
  
  After police chased away most protesters in Ottawa, questions remain over whether those who left without being arrested will have their bank accounts frozen or face future criminal charges.
  
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• Medina Spirit's 2021 Kentucky Derby win nullified

  21-02-2022 21:07 via cnn.com
  
  The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission announced Monday that Medina Spirit's victory at the 2021 Kentucky Derby has been disqualified.
  
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• Djokovic returns with win in Dubai in first match since Australia Open vaccination saga

  21-02-2022 20:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Novak Djokovic wins on his return to action after being involved in a visa and vaccination saga at the Australian Open.
  
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• All Covid restrictions to end in England - PM

  21-02-2022 20:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  All restrictions will end on Thursday and free mass testing will stop from 1 April, the prime minister says.
  
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• Putin calls creating an independent Ukraine 'madness'

  21-02-2022 20:35 via cnn.com
  
  CNN's Nic Robertson says that Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a made-for-TV speech from the Kremlin, made his case that Ukraine was always a part of Russia, which indicates that Putin is looking to reacquire all of Ukraine.
  
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• 'I can still compete at the highest level' - Murray toughs it out to beat O'Connell

  21-02-2022 20:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Andy Murray says he still feels he can "compete at the highest level" as he wins in the first round of the Dubai Tennis Championships.
  
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• 'Sixteen Candles' actress accidentally lives out famous birthday scene

  21-02-2022 20:05 via cnn.com
  
  Life imitated art for "Sixteen Candles" star Molly Ringwald after her mom accidentally forgot her birthday, just like in the movie. The actor shared the text exchange with her mom revealing the moment.
  
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• Boris Johnson announces the end of Covid restrictions in England

  21-02-2022 19:28 via cnn.com
  
  A day after it was announced that Queen Elizabeth II has tested positive for Covid-19, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has unveiled plans to end self-isolation rules and the provision of free coronavirus tests in England.
  
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• In made-for-TV meeting, Russian president and security officials mull recognizing separatist-held regions

  21-02-2022 19:13 via cnn.com
  
  Russian President Vladimir Putin publicly stepped up his rhetoric in the Ukraine crisis Monday in a highly choreographed meeting, accusing Kyiv of carrying out acts of aggression and saying he was considering a request to officially recognize the breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine as independent.
  
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• Solar eruption captured in an unprecedented image

  21-02-2022 19:05 via cnn.com
  
  A striking and unprecedented image of a solar eruption has been captured by NASA and the European Space Agency's Solar Orbiter spacecraft.
  
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• US official: 'No slowdown' in Russia's preparations

  21-02-2022 18:56 via edition.cnn.com
  
  Military analyst breaks down Russia's strategy | The conflict explained
  
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• 'Pent-up racial anger' led to killers' pursuit of Ahmaud Arbery, prosecutor says

  21-02-2022 18:56 via cnn.com
  
  Closing arguments are set to begin Monday in the federal hate crimes trial of the three White men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery, the 25-year-old Black man who was killed while jogging near Brunswick, Georgia, two years ago.
  
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• Devin Nunes left Congress for Trump's media company. This is how it's going

  21-02-2022 18:37 via cnn.com
  
  Former President Trump has launched "Truth Social," a new social media app, in response to his ban from multiple mainstream platforms. CNN's Brian Stelter details how the launch of the app is going so far, and what it could mean for Trump's influence going forward.
  
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• In made-for-TV meeting, Russian president and top security officials mull recognizing separatist-held regions

  21-02-2022 18:20 via cnn.com
  
  Russian President Vladimir Putin publicly stepped up his rhetoric in the Ukraine crisis Monday in a highly choreographed meeting, accusing Kyiv of carrying out acts of aggression and saying he was considering a request to officially recognize the breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine as independent.
  
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• Myanmar junta takes place of Aung San Suu Kyi at Rohingya hearing

  21-02-2022 18:14 via theguardian.com
  
  Military, which seized power in February 2021, seeks to throw out UN case alleging it committed genocideMyanmar’s military junta has appeared in place of the detained Aung San Suu Kyi at the UN’s top court, where it sought to throw out a case alleging that it committed genocide against the country’s Rohingya minority.The decision to allow the junta to represent the country in court, after it seized power in a coup last year, was strongly criticised by advocacy groups and a form
  
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• Jamal Edwards: Tributes flood in for music entrepreneur

  21-02-2022 18:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Family, royalty, rap stars, actors, politicians and businesspeople are among those paying tribute.
  
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• Airlines cancel Ukraine flights

  21-02-2022 18:00 via cnn.com
  
  Air France and Lufthansa are the latest airlines to suspend flights into Ukraine as fears of a Russian invasion grow.
  
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