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USA TodayFormer President Bill Clinton testified before the House Oversight Committee regarding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, stating he "saw nothing" and "did nothing wrong" during their association. The deposition followed Hillary Clinton's testimony and marks the first time a former president has been compelled to testify to Congress under subpoena. Clinton acknowledged flying on Epstein's plane but maintained he had no knowledge of Epstein's crimes.
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BBC NewsThe State Department authorized non-emergency US Embassy personnel in Israel to leave Friday, citing safety risks as Secretary of State Rubio prepares to visit March 2-3. The move follows inconclusive nuclear talks between the US and Iran in Geneva, with technical discussions scheduled to resume in Vienna next week.
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BloombergPresident Trump directed all federal agencies to stop using Anthropic's AI technology following the company's refusal to remove safeguards preventing use for mass domestic surveillance and fully autonomous weapons. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei declined Pentagon demands for unrestricted military use, citing concerns about democratic values and AI reliability. The government will implement a six-month phase-out period.
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The Wall Street JournalPakistan conducted airstrikes on Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia on Friday after Afghan Taliban forces attacked Pakistani border positions Thursday night. Both governments claim to have inflicted heavy casualties on the other, with casualty figures varying widely. Pakistan's defense minister declared the situation 'open war' between the neighbors.
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NewsweekPresident Trump told reporters Friday that Secretary of State Marco Rubio is negotiating with Cuban officials and that the U.S. could have a 'friendly takeover' of Cuba. Trump cited Cuba's economic difficulties but did not define what a 'takeover' would entail. The comments follow weeks of U.S. economic pressure after the Venezuela operation.
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New York PostPresident Trump told reporters Friday he is dissatisfied with Iran nuclear talks but has not made a final decision on whether to authorize military strikes. Negotiations continue amid a major U.S. military buildup in the Middle East, with Trump reiterating that Iran cannot have nuclear weapons.
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MSNOWVice President JD Vance stated that any US military action against Iran would not result in a years-long Middle East war, while President Trump continues weighing both diplomatic and military options to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. Indirect talks between the US and Iran continued in Geneva with no reported breakthrough.
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NewsweekUS and Iranian negotiators concluded a third round of indirect nuclear talks in Geneva Thursday without reaching a deal. Oman's mediators reported significant progress, and both sides agreed to reconvene at a technical level in Vienna next week. Major differences remain over uranium enrichment and material disposal.
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BloombergPayments company Block announced plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 40%, eliminating over 4,000 of its 10,000+ positions. CEO Jack Dorsey stated the cuts are driven by AI capabilities that allow smaller teams to accomplish more work. Block's stock surged over 20% following the announcement.
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CBS NewsTexas holds its Republican Senate primary March 3, with incumbent Sen. John Cornyn facing challenges from Attorney General Ken Paxton and Rep. Wesley Hunt. President Trump visited the state Friday for an energy policy speech but declined to endorse any candidate, despite all three attending his event. National Republicans warn the seat could be vulnerable in November depending on the nominee.
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CBS NewsThe DOJ unsealed an indictment charging 30 more people who entered Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, on January 18 during a protest against immigration enforcement. The demonstration occurred during federal immigration operations in Minnesota that resulted in two fatal shootings of American citizens. Total of 39 people now charged, including journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort.
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Daily MailNurul Amin Shah Alam, a 56-year-old Rohingya refugee with severe vision impairment, was released from jail to Border Patrol custody, then dropped at a Tim Hortons in Buffalo. Surveillance footage shows the shop was closed and he never entered. He was found dead five days later, prompting investigations.
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BloombergThe Bureau of Labor Statistics reported wholesale prices increased 0.5% in January versus economist forecasts of 0.3%. Core prices excluding food and energy rose 0.8%, driven primarily by services sector increases including retailer and wholesaler profit margins. Annual wholesale inflation reached 2.9%, above the Federal Reserve's 2% target.
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New York PostNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met with President Trump to request $21 billion in federal grants to build 12,000 affordable housing units on a deck over Sunnyside Yard, a 180-acre rail yard in Queens. Mamdani presented Trump with a mock newspaper headline praising the proposal. Trump expressed interest but made no formal commitment. Mamdani also secured the release of a detained Columbia student.
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NBC NewsNASA announced Friday it will add a 2027 Earth-orbit test flight (Artemis III) before attempting a lunar landing, now designated Artemis IV in 2028. The change addresses technical delays, safety concerns, and aims to increase launch frequency from every three years to every 10 months.
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Daily MailOpenAI secured $110 billion in new funding from Amazon ($50B), Nvidia ($30B), and SoftBank ($30B), valuing the company at $730 billion pre-money. Amazon will invest $15 billion initially, with $35 billion more contingent on meeting conditions. The deal includes expanded partnerships with Amazon Web Services and use of Amazon's AI chips.
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NBC NewsThe U.S. military used a laser-based anti-drone system to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone near Fort Hancock, Texas on Thursday, prompting the FAA to close airspace in the region. The incident marks the second laser-related airspace disruption in two weeks and has prompted criticism from Democratic lawmakers over lack of inter-agency coordination.
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Fox NewsDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Scouting America will receive continued Pentagon support contingent on dropping DEI initiatives, discontinuing a diversity merit badge, and requiring membership based on sex assigned at birth. The organization agreed to changes while maintaining its current name and continued inclusion of girls.
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NBC NewsKansas began invalidating driver's licenses and birth certificates for approximately 1,700-1,800 transgender residents Thursday after a new law took effect requiring gender markers to match sex assigned at birth. The law was enacted when Republican legislators overrode Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly's veto. Two transgender men filed a lawsuit challenging the measure as unconstitutional, and residents received letters notifying them their licenses were immediately invalid with no grace period.
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USA TodaySavannah Guthrie announced a $1 million reward for information leading to her 84-year-old mother Nancy's return, nearly a month after she was reported missing from her Arizona home. The FBI is reviewing thousands of tips and up to 10,000 hours of surveillance footage, but no arrests have been made.
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HuffPostThe Justice Department temporarily removed a photo from its Epstein files database showing Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick with Jeffrey Epstein on the private island Lutnick previously testified he visited only once with his family. Republican and Democratic lawmakers are now calling for Lutnick to testify about his relationship with Epstein, which documentary evidence shows continued years after he claimed to have cut ties.
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Daily MailAfter the US men's hockey team laughed during a Trump phone call where he joked about inviting the women's team to avoid impeachment, several men's players apologized while critics including Megan Rapinoe called them 'clowns.' However, multiple women's hockey players defended the men, citing mutual respect between teams and noting scheduling conflicts prevented their State of the Union attendance.
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BloombergGreen Party candidate Hannah Spencer won the Gorton and Denton parliamentary by-election with 40.7% of the vote, defeating Reform UK and pushing Labour to third place in a constituency it had held for nearly a century. The result intensifies pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer amid declining Labour support.
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The FederalistCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom is promoting his autobiography with a multi-city tour. During various interviews, he discussed his personal history with dyslexia, urged Democrats to focus less on identity politics, criticized Vice President JD Vance as potentially more dangerous than Trump, and described California as "born of genocide." His comments sparked reactions ranging from accusations of racism to praise for moderation.
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The IndependentThe White House TikTok account posted an AI-generated video falsely depicting U.S. Olympic gold medalist Brady Tkachuk making profane remarks about Canadians. Tkachuk, captain of the NHL's Ottawa Senators, called the video "clearly fake" and said the words "would never come out of my mouth." The video was viewed over 11 million times before Tkachuk publicly disavowed it.
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Washington ExaminerAtlantic journalist Elaine Godfrey released audio recording of her removal from Rep. Jasmine Crockett's campaign event in Texas after Crockett denied the incident occurred. The recording captures a staffer reading instructions to eject Godfrey, calling her a "top-notch hater." Crockett also falsely claimed Godfrey had been sued for defamation.
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CBS NewsTrump Media announced Friday it is discussing spinning off Truth Social into a separate publicly traded company after its planned $6 billion merger with fusion energy firm TAE Technologies closes. Current shareholders would receive stock in the new entity, which would then merge with a special purpose acquisition company. No final decision has been made.
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The IndependentSouth Korea granted conditional approval for Google to export detailed map data to overseas servers, reversing decades of rejections based on national security concerns. The approval requires Google to blur sensitive sites, process data domestically first, and exclude certain geographic information. The decision follows U.S. trade pressure and aims to improve Google Maps functionality in one of the few countries where it operates with limited features.
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Daily MailInter Miami forward Lionel Messi was knocked to the ground in the 88th minute of a 2-1 exhibition win over Independiente del Valle in Puerto Rico when a security guard tackled a shirtless fan who had grabbed Messi around the waist. Messi got up immediately and appeared unharmed. Several fans invaded the pitch during the match.
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The IndependentThe Pokémon Company announced two new mainline games, Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves, releasing in 2027 for Nintendo Switch 2. The announcement coincided with the franchise's 30th anniversary, as Pokémon continues to see renewed collector interest and trading card value increases, with some rare cards selling for millions.
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Daily MailLiverpool midfielder Florian Wirtz will miss Saturday's match against West Ham due to a back injury sustained during last week's warm-up. Manager Arne Slot confirmed he has no timeline for the Germany international's return, a change from his initial assessment that the injury wasn't serious.
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