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'SNL,' Britney Spears skewer Ted Cruz for Cancun getaway amid Texas winter storm crisis
USA Today - 21 Feb 2021 15:41
On "SNL," Ted Cruz (Aidy Bryant) confesses to Britney Spears (Chloe Fineman) that he's "in a little bit of hot water" after fleeing Texas for Cancun.
Biden visits Bob Dole days after GOP senator's lung cancer diagnosis
New York Post - 21 Feb 2021 07:21
WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden paid a visit Saturday to former Sen. Bob Dole, days after the World War II veteran and 1996 Republican presidential nominee announced he'd been diagnosed with stage four lung cancer. Bid...
United Airlines Investigating Source Of Leaks On Ted Cruz's Cancun Flights
The Huffington Post - 21 Feb 2021 03:48
The flight attendants union leader urges United to drop the probe because the GOP senator is a "public servant who has lied too many times."
Violent protests continue in Spain after rapper's arrest
NY Daily News - 21 Feb 2021 04:52Woman, 3 children injured in rollover Lake Shore Drive crash, officials say
Chicago Tribune - 21 Feb 2021 07:08
A 36-year-old woman and three children were injured in a rollover crash on Lake Shore Drive near Lakeview Saturday night, officials said.
Israel Secretly Agrees to Fund Vaccines for Syria as Part of Prisoner Swap
The New York Times - 21 Feb 2021 03:29
To secure the release of an Israeli civilian held in Syria, Israel agreed to finance a supply of Russian-made Covid-19 vaccines for Damascus, an official said.
Biden to have virtual meeting with Justin Trudeau
New York Post - 21 Feb 2021 02:55
President Biden is set to have his first bilateral meeting since taking the White House, via a virtual get together with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, according to a report. The session will take place Tuesday,...
Russian farmworkers first humans to contract new form of bird flu
New York Post - 21 Feb 2021 02:30
Seven workers at a poultry farm in southern Russia were the first humans to catch the H5N8 strain of avian influenza in humans. Russia told the World Health Organization that the virus isn’t yet spreading between peopl...
Passenger recounts United Airlines flight after engine bursts into flames midair
New York Post - 21 Feb 2021 07:05
When Barbara Underwood saw the fire bursting out of the engine during her United Airlines flight home to Hawaii on Saturday, she could think of only one thing to do. "I turned my texting back on and said my final goodbye...
Family of boy who died in frigid Texas trailer sues ERCOT for $100M
New York Post - 21 Feb 2021 05:21
The family of a Texas boy who apparently froze to death — after the family’s mobile home lost power during an intense cold snap — have filed a $100 million lawsuit against the region’s utility providers, blaming ...
1 person killed, 3 injured in shooting at suburban Philadelphia bowling alley
NY Daily News - 21 Feb 2021 04:06
Cops responded to shots at Our Town Alley in East Norriton, Pa., about 20 miles northwest of downtown Philadelphia.
At least 800 Ethiopians killed after defending 'Ark of the Covenant'
New York Post - 21 Feb 2021 03:41
At least 800 people were reportedly killed in Ethiopia as worshippers and soldiers risked their lives to protect what Christians there say is the sacred Ark of the Covenant from local militia. Ethiopian Christians claim ...
Neanderthals died out 42,000 years ago as Earth's magnetic poles flipped, scientists claim
NY Daily News - 21 Feb 2021 02:58
A new study posits that the shifting of the magnetic poles possibly spelled the end of Neanderthals.
No bail for Indian climate activist over farmer protests
ABC News - 21 Feb 2021 02:53
A 22-year-old Indian climate activist who is facing sedition charges.
His Lights Stayed on During Texas' Storm. Now He Owes $16,752.
The New York Times - 21 Feb 2021 02:49
After a public outcry from people like Scott Willoughby, whose exorbitant electric bill is soon due, Gov. Greg Abbott said lawmakers should ensure Texans "do not get stuck with skyrocketing energy bills" caused by the st...
Pentagon inspector general reviews Trump relocation of Space Command from Colorado to Alabama
USA Today - 21 Feb 2021 02:45
The decision on Jan. 13, one week before Trump left office, blindsided Colorado officials and raised questions of political retaliation.
China Deploys Covid-19 Vaccine to Build Influence, With U.S. on Sidelines
Wall Street Journal - 21 Feb 2021 18:39
Beijing and its companies are assembling a chain of airplanes, warehouses and trucks to deliver refrigerated doses to the developing world, the latest link in its push to build global influence; "knight in shining armor....
Pandemic's mental health burden heaviest among young adults
ABC News - 21 Feb 2021 15:20
In a recent survey, almost two-thirds of 18- to-24-year-olds reported symptoms of anxiety or depression.
Florida Governor faces criticism over COVID vaccine distribution
CBSNews - 21 Feb 2021 14:26
Manatee County Commissioner Misty Servia said a deal bypassed county protocol, allowing a select group of residents to go the front of the vaccine line.
Garland to prioritize civil rights and fighting domestic terror
CBSNews - 21 Feb 2021 14:18
In his opening statement for his confirmation hearing, the nominee for attorney general plans on highlighting the Justice Department's role in protecting civil rights and guarding against extremist violence.
U.S. deports 95-year-old who was a Nazi concentration camp guard
CBSNews - 21 Feb 2021 14:14
95-year-old Friedrich Karl Berger guarded prisoners at a Neuengamme sub-camp near Meppen, Germany during the Holocaust, and continues to receive German pension for his "wartime service."