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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on the Path Forward for the Left
The New Yorker - 21 Feb 2022 23:00
With the Democratic Party's razor-thin majorities in Congress in peril, many progressive priorities now seem just out of reach.
Texas skydiving instructor dies in tandem jump: 'Both just kind of swirled down'
New York Post - 21 Feb 2022 16:52
The victim, whose identity wasn't immediately released, suffered "severe" injuries in the tandem jump Saturday afternoon at Skydive Houston in Waller, where he was rushed to a hospital.
Tennessee woman had sex with 9 high school students in exchange for vape pens: cops
New York Post - 21 Feb 2022 02:01
Melissa Blair was charged with 18 counts of statutory rape, four counts of human trafficking by patronizing prostitution, solicitation of a minor and forfeiture of personal property.
Hank the Tank, a 500-Pound Bear, Ransacks a California Community
The New York Times - 21 Feb 2022 03:16
Paintballs, bean bags, sirens and Tasers cannot keep the "exceptionally large bear" from seeking leftover pizza and other food. Officials say he has broken into at least 28 homes since July.
Mother charged with killing 4-year-old daughter who was missing for over a year
New York Post - 21 Feb 2022 03:15
The mother of a 4-year-old Kentucky girl, Serenity Ann McKinney, who was missing for over a year has been charged with murder after the child's body was found in the woods, police said.
Biden has agreed to meet with Putin 'in principle' as long as Russia does not invade Ukraine: White House
NY Daily News - 21 Feb 2022 05:17Pastrnak scores twice, Bruins power past Avalanche, 5-1
Boston - 21 Feb 2022 23:33
David Pastrnak had two goals and an assist and the Boston Bruins rolled past the Western Conference-leading Colorado Avalanche 5-1 The post Pastrnak scores twice, Bruins power past Avalanche, 5-1 appeared first on Boston...
Bernie Madoff's Sister and Her Husband Are Found Dead in Florida
The New York Times - 21 Feb 2022 04:40
The authorities said it appeared to be a murder-suicide.
If War Flames in Ukraine, These 2 Odd Little Enclaves May Be the Spark
The New York Times - 21 Feb 2022 02:39
Russian-backed separatists in the Luhansk and Donetsk regions once got just passing attention. They loom much larger now as many fear what may come next in Ukraine.
Astrologers explain 'power shift' significance of 2/22/22 for US
New York Post - 21 Feb 2022 22:44
A little more than two hours after midnight, the deuces will be too wild to ignore: 2:22:22 on 2/22/22, a Tuesday.
Prominent LGBTQ activist spurns Mayor Adams from Zero Bond birthday party over anti-gay hires
NY Daily News - 21 Feb 2022 19:05
Adams -- who's known to regularly patronize the members-only club in Noho -- was conspicuously absent from the birthday party because Allen Roskoff said he made a point of not inviting him due to his recent controversial...
Putin to decide on Ukrainian separatist regions' independence by end of day
The Week - 21 Feb 2022 18:33
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that he would decide by day's end whether he would recognize two Russian-backed separatist regions in eastern Ukraine as independent -- a move that could provide a pretext ...
Arab Rulers and Spy Chiefs Stashed Millions in Swiss Bank
The New York Times - 21 Feb 2022 16:58
A leak of account data from Credit Suisse revealed the holdings of powerful figures across the Middle East, raising new questions about self-dealing.
A Key to Returning to Normal Is Paid Sick Leave, Democrats Say
The New York Times - 21 Feb 2022 12:00
There were a record number of people home sick with Covid in January. Democrats are trying to revive paid pandemic sick leave.
Somehow, Trump Is a Tough Act to Follow
The New York Times - 21 Feb 2022 12:00
"How do you solve a problem like the Donald?"
At Olympics, cybersecurity worries linger in background
ABC News - 21 Feb 2022 05:53
Warnings to use disposable “burner” phones and laptops
Ottawa cops clear out last 'Freedom Convoy' protesters after 24 days
New York Post - 21 Feb 2022 05:22
Ottawa police attempted to clear out the remaining "Freedom Convoy" demonstrators on Sunday, ending a 24-day occupation of the city's center.
Indian court sentences 38 people to death over 2008 Ahmedabad bomb attack
CNN - 21 Feb 2022 05:18
An Indian court on Friday sentenced 38 Muslim men to death and ordered life in prison for 11 others for a series of bomb blasts in 2008 in the city of Ahmedabad that killed more than 50 people, lawyers said.
Nepal police fire tear gas, water cannons to disperse protest over US 'gift'
CNN - 21 Feb 2022 05:03
Police in Kathmandu fired tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters opposed to a US-funded infrastructure program that was presented in parliament for ratification on Sunday, witnesses and officials in Nepal's ca...
Updates: President Biden's warning of a Russian invasion was prompted by new U.S. intelligence.
The New York Times - 21 Feb 2022 04:42
The information from U.S. intelligence prompted President Biden to announce on Friday that President Vladimir Putin had decided to attack Ukraine. It was still unclear how a potential invasion might play out, but the adm...
Australia welcomes back tourists with toy koalas, Tim Tams
ABC News - 21 Feb 2022 04:03
International tourists and business travelers are arriving in Australia with few restrictions for the first time in almost two years after the government lifted some of the most draconian pandemic measures of any democra...
Putin Has Choice of Blitzkrieg or Minor Incursion in Ukraine
The New York Times - 21 Feb 2022 04:00
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia may be looking for fissures in the Western alliance, which so far has been united against him.