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March for Life Attendees Potentially Exposed to Measles: DC Health Officials
The District of Columbia’s health agency says that people who visited other locations in the city may also have been exposed.
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‘Tragic Injustice’: Sentence of Hong Kong Media Mogul Jimmy Lai Sparks Global Condemnation
‘For the 78-year-old, this is tantamount to a life sentence,’ UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said.
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French Wealth Tax Shortfall Fuels Debate Amid California ‘Billionaire Tax’ Proposal
California voters will consider a November 2026 ballot measure to impose a one-time 5 percent tax on residents worth more than $1.1 billion.
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Births in United States Dropped Slightly in 2025, CDC Says
The new data are provisional, but the final numbers are not expected to change much.
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US Military Boards Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean After Pursuing It From Caribbean
The Pentagon did not say why the ship was boarded.
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Savannah Guthrie’s Family Requests Police Presence at Missing Mother’s Home, Officials Say
No suspect or persons of interest have yet to be named in the case.
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US Federal Agencies Must Remove Vulnerable Edge Devices, CISA Warns
These devices, which do not receive vendor support, face a ‘substantial and constant’ threat of exploitation, the agency said.
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Not Clear Whether Vaccines Cause Autism, Needs More Research, NIH Director Says
The agency is funding research that officials say will determine autism causes.
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Iran Arrests Dissenters Following Protests
The suppression comes days after the United States and Iran engaged in mediated talks in Oman.
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Conservatives on Course for Victory in Thai Elections
Anutin Charnvirakul, the leader of the conservative Bhumjaithai Party, described the Feb. 8 election result as ‘a victory for all Thais.’
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UK PM Starmer’s Communications Director Quits Over Mandelson–Epstein Scandal
The latest tranche of more than 3 million files released includes numerous email exchanges between UK ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson and Epstein.
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California Sues Companies for Supporting Ghost Gun Manufacturing
An average of 11,000 ghost guns and auto sears were recovered per year in the state between 2021 and 2025, the lawsuit states.
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NFL, Turning Point USA Present Vastly Different Halftime Shows
While Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny performed his set in Spanish at the Super Bowl, Kid Rock headlined an alternative concert honoring Charlie Kirk.
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Hong Kong Democracy Activist Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison
The sentence against Lai immediately drew international criticism.
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America in Photos: Cold-Stunned Iguanas, Religious Freedom Summit, and Utah Snow Drought
Notable moments from the past week in America.
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Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance: What We Know a Week After Savannah Guthrie’s Mother Went Missing
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen on the night of Jan. 31.
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Seahawks Beat Patriots to Win Their 2nd Super Bowl Title
The final score stood at Seahawks 29, Patriots 13.
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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 to Launch Early for Space Station Thanks to Moon Mission Delay
The all-star crew includes ‘Hero of the Russian Federation’ Andrey Fedyaev, NASA Astronaut Jessica Meir, and the first French female astronaut in 25 years.
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Struggling AI Startups Kept Afloat Despite Never Becoming Profitable
As money keeps pouring into companies that will never be profitable, concerns grow about the wider impact on the economy.
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Dr. Oz Advises People to Get Measles Vaccine as Cases Rise in Several States
The CDC says that, so far in 2026, 733 measles cases have been reported in the United States.
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March for Life Attendees Potentially Exposed to Measles: DC Health Officials
The District of Columbia’s health agency says that people who visited other locations in the city may also have been exposed.
|
‘Tragic Injustice’: Sentence of Hong Kong Media Mogul Jimmy Lai Sparks Global Condemnation
‘For the 78-year-old, this is tantamount to a life sentence,’ UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said.
|
French Wealth Tax Shortfall Fuels Debate Amid California ‘Billionaire Tax’ Proposal
California voters will consider a November 2026 ballot measure to impose a one-time 5 percent tax on residents worth more than $1.1 billion.
|
Births in United States Dropped Slightly in 2025, CDC Says
The new data are provisional, but the final numbers are not expected to change much.
|
US Military Boards Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean After Pursuing It From Caribbean
The Pentagon did not say why the ship was boarded.
|
Savannah Guthrie’s Family Requests Police Presence at Missing Mother’s Home, Officials Say
No suspect or persons of interest have yet to be named in the case.
|
US Federal Agencies Must Remove Vulnerable Edge Devices, CISA Warns
These devices, which do not receive vendor support, face a ‘substantial and constant’ threat of exploitation, the agency said.
|
Not Clear Whether Vaccines Cause Autism, Needs More Research, NIH Director Says
The agency is funding research that officials say will determine autism causes.
|
Iran Arrests Dissenters Following Protests
The suppression comes days after the United States and Iran engaged in mediated talks in Oman.
|
Conservatives on Course for Victory in Thai Elections
Anutin Charnvirakul, the leader of the conservative Bhumjaithai Party, described the Feb. 8 election result as ‘a victory for all Thais.’
|
UK PM Starmer’s Communications Director Quits Over Mandelson–Epstein Scandal
The latest tranche of more than 3 million files released includes numerous email exchanges between UK ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson and Epstein.
|
California Sues Companies for Supporting Ghost Gun Manufacturing
An average of 11,000 ghost guns and auto sears were recovered per year in the state between 2021 and 2025, the lawsuit states.
|
NFL, Turning Point USA Present Vastly Different Halftime Shows
While Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny performed his set in Spanish at the Super Bowl, Kid Rock headlined an alternative concert honoring Charlie Kirk.
|
Hong Kong Democracy Activist Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison
The sentence against Lai immediately drew international criticism.
|
America in Photos: Cold-Stunned Iguanas, Religious Freedom Summit, and Utah Snow Drought
Notable moments from the past week in America.
|
Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance: What We Know a Week After Savannah Guthrie’s Mother Went Missing
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen on the night of Jan. 31.
|
Seahawks Beat Patriots to Win Their 2nd Super Bowl Title
The final score stood at Seahawks 29, Patriots 13.
|
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 to Launch Early for Space Station Thanks to Moon Mission Delay
The all-star crew includes ‘Hero of the Russian Federation’ Andrey Fedyaev, NASA Astronaut Jessica Meir, and the first French female astronaut in 25 years.
|
Struggling AI Startups Kept Afloat Despite Never Becoming Profitable
As money keeps pouring into companies that will never be profitable, concerns grow about the wider impact on the economy.
|
Dr. Oz Advises People to Get Measles Vaccine as Cases Rise in Several States
The CDC says that, so far in 2026, 733 measles cases have been reported in the United States.
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