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BloombergFormer Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified before the House Oversight Committee on Thursday, stating she has no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's criminal activities and does not recall ever meeting him. The closed-door deposition in Chappaqua, New York, was briefly paused after a leaked photo, and will be followed by former President Bill Clinton's testimony on Friday.
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USA TodayFBI Director Kash Patel dismissed approximately 10 employees who worked on the Trump classified documents investigation, the same day he disclosed that the bureau had subpoenaed his and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles' phone records in 2022-2023 when both were private citizens. The FBI Agents Association condemned the firings as unlawful and destabilizing.
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Daily MailNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un concluded a week-long ruling party congress by stating North Korea could improve relations with the US if Washington recognizes its nuclear status and withdraws hostile policies. Kim simultaneously pledged to expand the country's nuclear arsenal and called South Korea a hostile enemy.
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BloombergDefense Department issued ultimatum to AI company Anthropic: agree by Friday to allow military use of Claude AI model for "all lawful purposes" without company-imposed restrictions, or Pentagon will cancel $200M contract and designate firm a supply chain risk. Anthropic seeks assurances its AI won't be used for mass surveillance of Americans or autonomous weapons targeting.
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NBC NewsWarner Bros. Discovery's board determined that Paramount Skydance's revised $31-per-share cash offer constitutes a "Company Superior Proposal" under its existing merger agreement with Netflix. This triggers a four-business-day period during which Netflix can revise its $27.75-per-share offer for WBD's studio and streaming assets, or risk losing the deal.
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New York PostThe Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Trump's tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act were illegal, but did not specify whether refunds should be issued. Companies have filed thousands of lawsuits seeking refunds, with cases expected to proceed through the Court of International Trade. The refund amount could exceed $100 billion.
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Common DreamsVice President JD Vance and CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz announced Wednesday that the federal government will temporarily withhold $259 million in Medicaid reimbursements to Minnesota until the state submits a corrective action plan addressing alleged program integrity issues. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz called the move political retribution.
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TIMEPresident Trump delivered a 107-minute State of the Union address on Tuesday, the longest on record, to approximately 28 million viewers — his smallest SOTU audience ever. The speech focused on touting his administration's achievements while attacking Democrats, though polls show his approval rating has plunged to around 36%.
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TIMECuban border guards shot and killed four people aboard a Florida-registered speedboat Wednesday after an exchange of gunfire in Cuban waters. Cuba claims the 10 occupants—Cubans living in the U.S.—intended to infiltrate for terrorist purposes. The U.S. is conducting independent investigations.
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The Wall Street JournalBørge Brende stepped down as president and CEO of the World Economic Forum after an independent investigation into his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Documents showed Brende had three business dinners with Epstein in 2018-2019 and exchanged emails and texts. The WEF review found no additional concerns beyond what was disclosed.
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NBC NewsU.S. women's hockey captain Hilary Knight said President Trump's joke about inviting her gold-medal-winning team to the White House was "distasteful" and overshadowed their Olympic achievements. Trump joked during a phone call with the men's team that he'd "probably be impeached" if he didn't also invite the women. Some men's players later expressed regret for laughing at the remark.
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BloombergDepartment of Homeland Security agents detained Columbia University student Elmina Aghayeva from university housing Thursday morning. Columbia officials say agents misrepresented themselves as searching for a missing person to gain entry. DHS states Aghayeva's student visa was terminated in 2016 for non-attendance and building staff allowed entry.
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SemaforGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz completed a two-day visit to China, meeting President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang. Merz emphasized Germany's 89 billion euro trade deficit with China and called for fair competition while committing to strengthen strategic partnership. China agreed to purchase up to 120 Airbus aircraft.
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BloombergGerald Eddie Brown Jr., a 65-year-old retired Air Force major and former F-35 instructor pilot, was arrested for allegedly training Chinese military pilots from December 2023 to February 2026 without required State Department authorization. Brown is charged with violating the Arms Export Control Act.
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Daily MailFederal judge rejected preservationists' request to halt Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project, ruling the legal challenge used incorrect procedural grounds. Judge invited the National Trust for Historic Preservation to amend its lawsuit to challenge Trump's statutory authority, indicating the case raises "novel and weighty issues." Construction continues while legal challenge remains unresolved.
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Fox NewsA Department of Homeland Security official told state election administrators that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will not be stationed at polling locations during the November midterm elections. The assurance came during a routine coordination call with federal agencies and secretaries of state, though some Democratic officials expressed skepticism about the commitment.
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USA TodayThe Justice Department announced it is reviewing whether it improperly withheld documents from its Epstein files release, after reports found that FBI interview summaries involving unverified allegations against President Trump appear to be missing. The DOJ released over 3 million pages under the Epstein Files Transparency Act but omitted roughly 50 pages of materials related to a woman's claims.
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New York PostInstagram will alert parents enrolled in its supervision program when teens repeatedly search for suicide or self-harm terms within a short timeframe. The feature rolls out next week in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada, amid Meta's ongoing trials over alleged harms to children. Some suicide prevention charities criticized the measure, saying it could leave parents unprepared.
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CBS NewsFBI agents executed search warrants at the home and office of Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho on Wednesday, along with a Florida residence. Federal authorities have not disclosed the nature of the investigation. The district stated it is cooperating with the inquiry.
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NBC NewsNurul Amin Shah Alam, 56, a nearly blind Rohingya refugee who spoke minimal English, was found dead five days after Border Patrol agents released him at a coffee shop approximately five miles from his home following his release from county jail. His family and attorney were not notified of his release or location.
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NPRA Hong Kong appeals court overturned media tycoon Jimmy Lai's 2022 fraud conviction, ruling prosecutors failed to prove their case. Separately, the father of US-based activist Anna Kwok received an eight-month sentence for attempting to withdraw funds from an insurance policy authorities claim belonged to his daughter.
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NBC NewsVoters in Gorton and Denton, Greater Manchester, are casting ballots in a special election that could determine Prime Minister Keir Starmer's future. Polling suggests a three-way race between Labour, Reform UK, and the Green Party for a historically safe Labour seat.
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Daily MailA 27-year-old man was arrested Thursday in connection with an incident where NYPD officers were struck with snow and ice during a mass snowball fight in Washington Square Park, injuring two officers. The arrest escalated tensions between Mayor Mamdani and police leadership over whether the incident constituted criminal assault.
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NewsweekLarry Summers announced his resignation from Harvard University, ending a 50-year affiliation, following release of documents showing he maintained contact with Jeffrey Epstein through July 2019—one day before Epstein's arrest. Summers is not accused of wrongdoing but lost multiple positions after the documents became public.
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Daily MailFrench utility company Engie agreed to purchase UK Power Networks from Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing's CK Group for £10.5 billion ($14.2 billion). The deal, expected to close mid-2026 pending regulatory approval, gives Engie control of Britain's largest electricity distribution network serving 8.5 million customers across London and southeast England.
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BloombergDanish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called a snap election for March 24, seven months before the constitutional deadline. The announcement follows recent tensions with the US over Greenland and polling showing increased support for her Social Democrats after losses in 2025 local elections.
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NewsweekJack Hughes, who scored the game-winning goal for Team USA's Olympic gold medal win, received a standing ovation at his first New Jersey Devils game back. During the same ceremony, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill was loudly booed by the crowd when announced for the ceremonial puck drop.
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The Daily BeastCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom responded to conservative criticism of his Atlanta remarks about scoring 960 on the SAT, which he attributed to dyslexia. Newsom accused Fox News of ignoring Trump's posting of racist Obama content while manufacturing outrage over his comments. Critics, including MLB player Tommy Pham, interpreted Newsom's remarks as condescending to Black audiences.
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NewsweekUConn defeated St. John's 72-40 in Hartford, ending the Red Storm's 13-game winning streak. St. John's shot 19.6% from the field and scored just 14 second-half points. The teams are now tied atop the Big East standings with three regular-season games remaining. UConn coach Dan Hurley joked about moving the conference tournament away from MSG due to St. John's home-court advantage.
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BBC NewsCristiano Ronaldo purchased a 25% ownership stake in UD Almería, a Spanish second-tier soccer club, through his CR7 Sports Investments company. The club is currently owned by a Saudi Arabian investment consortium led by Mohamed Al Khereiji. Financial terms were not disclosed. Almería sits third in Spain's Segunda División.
The annual NFL Scouting Combine began in Indianapolis with 319 invited prospects participating in medical evaluations, team interviews, and on-field workouts. Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza, expected to be the first overall pick, will not throw at the combine but will participate in Indiana's pro day in April.
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USA TodayScream 7 opened in theaters February 27, featuring Neve Campbell's return as Sidney Prescott after she declined the previous film over salary concerns. The movie, directed by original franchise writer Kevin Williamson, centers on Sidney's teenage daughter becoming a Ghostface target. Critics have given mixed-to-negative reviews.
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