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How NBC handled one of the most gut-wrenching scenes in Olympic figure skating history
Boston - 17 Feb 2022 21:58
Raw emotion flowed after Russia's Kamila Valieva, who was allowed to compete after testing positive for banned substances, failed to medal in the women's singles free skating event at the 2022 Winter Olympics. The post H...
Australia shark attack victim ID'd as engaged diving instructor
New York Post - 17 Feb 2022 14:19
Simon Nellist, 35, was mauled to death Wednesday in the caught-on-video attack by the 15-foot-long predator at Buchan Point in Malabar.
Biden names two scientists to replace bullying top advisor Eric Lander
New York Post - 17 Feb 2022 05:09
President Joe Biden tapped Dr. Alondra Nelson and Dr. Francis Collins to fill the shoes of the top White House scientist who was forced to resign.
Justin Trudeau sparks outrage after accusing conservatives of supporting swastikas
New York Post - 17 Feb 2022 05:41
Trudeau made the comments during the daily questioning period in the lower chamber of the Canadian Parliament after facing criticism from Conservative MP Melissa Lantsman, who became the first Jewish woman elected to her...
FBI analyst testifies Ahmaud Arbery's murderers regularly used racial slurs, shared racist posts
The Week - 17 Feb 2022 05:16
An FBI intelligence analyst testified Wednesday at the federal hate crimes trial of Ahmaud Arbery's murderers that two of the three men routinely used racial slurs in text and Facebook messages. Late last year, Gregory M...
Justice Department Sues Missouri Over Its Gun-Rights Law
The New York Times - 17 Feb 2022 04:19
Attorney General Merrick Garland argued that the law allowing citizens to sue police for $50,000 for violating their right to bear arms was unconstitutional.
Florida woman Jasmine Martinez uses pandemic loan to hire hitman to murder rival
New York Post - 17 Feb 2022 03:59
Jasmine Martinez allegedly used money from a pandemic relief loan to pay a gunman to kill Le'Shonte Jones in a broad-daylight attack outside her home.
Man brazenly attempts to assault two women, minutes apart, in broad daylight in Los Angeles; police urge vigilance
NY Daily News - 17 Feb 2022 03:45
Los Angeles police are warning the public to be vigilant after two women were assaulted in broad daylight by the same transient man.
Senators introduce bill to limit harmful effects of social media on young people
ABC News - 17 Feb 2022 03:03
Legislators on Wednesday introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at protecting children from the potentially harmful impacts of social media.
In Ukraine, citizens sing on unity day. See what happened
CNN - 17 Feb 2022 13:55
With roughly 150,000 Russian troops surrounding Ukraine, the opera house choir eastern city of Kharkiv
A Journalist Went Undercover as a Refugee. It Became an Act of Love
The New York Times - 17 Feb 2022 13:11
To better understand the plight of Afghan refugees, the reporter Matthieu Aikins undertook a journey with one. "The Naked Don't Fear the Water" tells the story.
France and EU to withdraw troops from Mali, remain in region
ABC News - 17 Feb 2022 13:08
President Emmanuel Macron says France will withdraw its troops from Mali after nine years but maintain a military presence in neighboring West African nations
Tesla is being investigated again, this time for 'phantom braking' issues
The Week - 17 Feb 2022 21:16
Tesla is facing yet another safety investigation. The latest probe is over braking issues, as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating reports of "unexpected brake activation" with 2021-2022 Te...
TikTok Star Ava Majury Discovers the Dark Side of Fame
The New York Times - 17 Feb 2022 12:00
Their daughter's online venture plunged a Florida family into a nightmare, but they decided not to pull the plug.
Video of police breaking up a fight between Black teen and White teen in mall prompts outrage
CNN - 17 Feb 2022 06:11
A video showing police officers breaking up a fight between a Black teenager and a White teenager at a New Jersey mall has prompted outrage over the police response.
Pilot dies when plane collides with tractor-trailer on a North Carolina interstate
CNN - 17 Feb 2022 05:16
The pilot was killed after a small plane collided with a tractor-trailer on an interstate in North Carolina, authorities said Wednesday.
Father faces terrorism charge after alleged threat to son's basketball coach
New York Post - 17 Feb 2022 04:47
A Missouri dad was slapped with a terrorism charge after allegedly threatening to kill his son's high school basketball coach.
Ukraine Tensions Spike as West Accuses Russia of Lying About Troop Withdrawal
The New York Times - 17 Feb 2022 04:23
As Russia stoked hopes of a diplomatic solution and claimed to be pulling back forces from the Ukrainian border, U.S. and NATO officials accused Moscow of building up troops instead.
Trump Makes New Claims About His Wealth After Accountants Drop Him
The New York Times - 17 Feb 2022 03:29
The former president has spent decades inventing facts and figures to suit his needs. Now, dropped by his accountants, he is making new claims.
Key takeaways from George Floyd arrest trial: ex-cops shift blame to Derek Chauvin
ABC News - 17 Feb 2022 03:20
A second fired police officer charged with violating George Floyd's civil right during his 2020 fatal arrest testified on Wednesday.
Palin Libel Case Isn't Likely to End Efforts to Weaken Press Protections
The New York Times - 17 Feb 2022 02:48
Lawyers sympathetic to revisiting libel law say several cases in the courts could be used to re-examine longstanding Supreme Court precedent.
Evidence suggests Russian invasion of Ukraine is still 'imminent,' U.S. says
The Week - 17 Feb 2022 16:49
In keeping with rhetoric from ealier in the week, the U.S. said Thursday that evidence from Ukraine's border shows Russia "moving towards an imminent invasion" -- not withdrawing its troops, as the Kremlin has claimed, C...