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Ex-UK ambassador to US Mandelson arrested over Epstein links
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Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to murder in the killing of his parents

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Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty Monday to two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.

CBC    Feb 23, 2:33 pm

A powerful winter storm is roiling travel across the northeastern U.S.

Forecasters called travel conditions "extremely treacherous" and "nearly impossible" in areas hit hardest by the storm, and air and train traffic is at a standstill in many parts of the region.
NPR    Feb 23, 12:33 pm

Trump to raise global tariffs. And, most say the state of the union is weak, poll says

President Trump says he is raising global tariffs to 15%. And ahead of the president's address tomorrow, most Americans say the state of the union is not strong, according to an NPR poll.
NPR    Feb 23, 7:03 am

BAFTAs apologize after guest with Tourette syndrome uses racial slur during ceremony

A man with Tourette syndrome shouted a racial slur and other offensive remarks during the BAFTA awards ceremony Sunday. The BBC did not edit out his outbursts in its delayed broadcast.
NPR    Feb 23, 2:33 pm

Ex-ambassador Peter Mandelson arrested in U.K. misconduct probe tied to Epstein files

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British police have arrested Peter Mandelson, a former U.K. ambassador to the United States, in a misconduct probe stemming from his ties with Jeffrey Epstein.

CBC    Feb 23, 1:03 pm
Judge permanently blocks release of Jack Smith's report on Trump's classified documents case
CBS   

What NPR reporters will remember most about these Winter Olympics

NPR's reporters on the ground in Italy reflect on a far-flung, jam-packed Winter Olympics.
NPR    Feb 23, 10:03 am

Dow closes down more than 800 points after Trump ratchets up tariffs

Trump said over the weekend he would slap a 15% tariff on most goods.
ABC    Feb 23, 9:03 am

WATCH: Controversy erupts at BAFTA awards

The BBC is apologizing to BAFTA viewers after several obscene outbursts from Tourette’s activist John Davidson were heard on the broadcast.
ABC    Feb 23, 8:03 am

In the shadow of the Olympics, migrants search for a welcome in Milan

As Italy cracks down on migration, Milan takes a different path — offering shelter and integration to asylum seekers even as the central government tightens borders and funds deterrence abroad.
NPR    Feb 23, 7:33 am

Maryland sues Trump administration to stop construction of ICE detention facility

Maryland is suing the Trump administration to stop the construction of an immigration detention facility in the state.
ABC    Feb 23, 9:03 pm
EU hits pause on trade deal with US, Trump warns countries not to 'play games' after Supreme...
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FBI identifies gunman shot dead at entrance of Trump's Florida estate

A vehicle is shown in what appears to be a rural property, with a house shown far in the background.

The FBI and U.S. Secret Service have released more details after an armed man drove into the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump's resort in Palm Beach, Fla., on Sunday morning. He was identified as Austin Martin, 21, a North Carolina native.

CBC    Feb 23, 6:33 am

WATCH: Dog abandoned at airport finds forever home

ABC News' Danny New reports on the heartbreaking story of a 2-year-old goldendoodle who found his happy ending.
ABC    Feb 23, 5:33 am

U.S. has a quarter fewer immigration judges than it did a year ago. Here's why

The continued drain of personnel from the already strained immigration court system has contributed to depleted staff morale, mounting case backlogs — and floundering due process.
NPR    Feb 23, 4:33 am

The owners want to close this Colorado coal plant. The Trump administration says no

The Trump administration has ordered several coal plants to keep operating past their planned retirement, part of a larger effort to boost the coal industry. Two Colorado utilities are pushing back.
NPR    Feb 23, 4:33 am

Influencers are promoting peptides for better health. What does the science say? 

The latest wellness craze involves injecting these molecules for athletic performance, longevity and more. Scientists say the research isn't keeping pace with the health claims.
NPR    Feb 23, 4:33 am
BBC and BAFTA apologize after racial slur by Tourette syndrome campaigner John Davidson
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Morning news brief

The political implications of the SCOTUS ruling on Trump's tariffs, China urges Washington to lift tariffs after SCOTUS decision, new poll reveals what Americans think of the state of the union.
NPR    Feb 23, 4:03 am

U.S. boosts gold medal tally at Winter Games, led by athletes from handful of states

The U.S. is a winter sport powerhouse, second only to Norway. The wins at the Milan Cortina Games come disproportionately from athletes who emerged in a handful of states from Alaska to Vermont.
NPR    Feb 23, 3:03 am

25 Mexican National Guard troops left dead in operation that killed cartel leader

Mexico Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch says 25 members of the National Guard were left dead in Jalisco in six separate attacks after the killing of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes
ABC    Feb 23, 2:33 am

Mexico fears more violence after army kills leader of powerful Jalisco cartel

School was canceled in several Mexican states and officials warned citizens to stay inside following the army's killing of the leader of cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, "El Mencho."
NPR    Feb 23, 1:03 am

WATCH: Powerful nor'easter intensifies

This major nor'easter is hitting Atlantic City, New Jersey, from all sides with heavy snow, strong winds, and rough surf. Officials warn of up to three feet of coastal flooding during high tide.
ABC    Feb 23, 1:03 am
Latest news as violence in Mexico erupts over "El Mencho" killing
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Trump continues to lash out at Supreme Court after tariff ruling

President Trump continues to lash out at the Supreme Court days after a majority of justices struck down most of his global tariffs as illegal.
ABC    Feb 23, 11:33 am

Lawyer in SCOTUS case against Trump's tariffs says his clients want a refund

Neal Katyal, one of the lawyers who defended U.S. businesses in the SCOTUS case against Trump's tariffs, argues that the federal government must refund them with interest.
NPR    Feb 23, 1:03 pm

US embassy alerts Americans in Mexico to shelter in place

State Department officials stressed that Americans in Mexico should contact official hotlines amid shelter in place orders.
ABC    Feb 23, 12:33 pm

Where Trump sees big 'ugly' windmills, Canada sees opportunity

A massive yellow and white wind turbine erected in the Atlantic Ocean 23 kilometers offshore of Rhode Island, USA.

U.S. President Trump calls wind power projects "ugly losers," and it's putting a deep chill on investments. But Canada stands to benefit as wind companies consider new prospects off the East Coast.

CBC    Feb 23, 3:33 pm

4 years of war in Ukraine: by the numbers

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Russia's invasion of Ukraine four years ago launched Europe's biggest conflict since the Second World War, causing immense suffering for civilians and harrowing ordeals for soldiers while rewriting the post-Cold War security order.

CBC    Feb 23, 7:33 pm
North Korea congress reelects Kim Jong Un as party chief, again
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WATCH: Met Gala theme announced: 'Fashion is Art'

ABC News contributor Kelley Carter breaks down the Met Gala theme and how designers may interpret the dress code.
ABC    Feb 23, 7:33 pm

U.S. military says strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Caribbean Sea

The exterior of the U.S. Southern Command building in Doral, Florida

The U.S. military said it killed three people Monday in a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling vessel in the Caribbean Sea as part of the Trump administration's months-long campaign against alleged traffickers.

CBC    Feb 23, 7:03 pm

One of Mexico's most-wanted drug lords killed | About That

A bus set on fire by organised crime groups in response to an operation in Jalisco, Mexico.

Andrew Chang explains the fallout after the Mexican military killed Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera Cervantes, and how the cartel leader's death sparked widespread unrest across Mexico. Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters and Getty Images

CBC    Feb 23, 7:03 pm

GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales faces pressure from party over affair allegations

The Texas Republican is facing calls from fellow House Republicans to resign, following allegations of an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide.
NPR    Feb 23, 6:33 pm

In pictures: Winter storm slams the east coast

Photos of cities in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts as they cope with a powerful winter storm.
NPR    Feb 23, 6:33 pm
Dozens dead in Mexico violence after drug kingpin 'El Mencho' killed • FRANCE 24 English
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Suspect in Nancy Guthrie abduction appeared to visit her house before: Sources

The masked man who is suspected of the abduction of Nancy Guthrie appeared at her front door earlier than Feb. 1, sources told ABC News.
ABC    Feb 23, 5:33 pm

Why removing Andrew from the line of succession is not as easy as it sounds

Newspapers are laid out on the ground showing Andrew in the back of a car on his way home after being released by police.

With the prime minister of Australia now offering his support to ensure the scandal-plagued Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor never becomes King, the prospect of a shortened line of succession could be moving closer to reality.

CBC    Feb 23, 3:33 pm

Will El Mencho's cartel wage 'total war' against Mexico? | About That

Photo collage of a bus on fire in Mexico, and the image of drug lord, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes.

Violence and shelter-in-place orders are rippling out across Mexico after the military killed a cartel leader commonly known as 'El Mencho.' Andrew Chang explains how Jalisco New Generation, arguably Mexico's most dangerous cartel, has been building a criminal empire for several years. Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters and Getty Images

CBC    Feb 23, 8:03 pm

CONCACAF monitoring violence in Mexico as Champions Cup continues

A Mexican soccer team celebrates with a trophy.

Soccer's governing body in North America says it's closely monitoring ongoing violence in Mexico as its international tournament, the 27-club Champions Cup, continues.

CBC    Feb 23, 3:33 pm

The FDA creates a quicker path for gene therapies

The Food and Drug Administration aims to evaluate treatments for rare diseases based on plausible evidence that they would work — without requiring a clinical trial first.
NPR    Feb 23, 3:33 pm
EU rejects Trump tariff increases following Supreme Court ruling
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U.S. tells some of its diplomats and their families to leave Lebanon amid Iran tensions

Buildings, including the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon, with the Mediterranean sea showing in the background of the image

The United States has ordered non-essential diplomats and their family members at the U.S. Embassy in Beirut to leave Lebanon, the State Department said Monday, as tensions over Iran rise with the threat of a potentially imminent military strike.

CBC    Feb 23, 3:03 pm

International Paralympic Committee stands firm on Russian athletes competing amid boycott warnings

A man in a suit waves the Paralympic flag.

Russian and Belarusian athletes will be allowed to compete at the Winter Paralympics under their flags and with their national anthems following a decision by the International Paralympic Committee General Assembly, its ‌President Andrew Parsons said Monday.

CBC    Feb 23, 2:03 pm

'Everything was in pieces:' Lindsey Vonn describes grueling surgery on broken leg

In a recent video, the Olympic skier credits her surgeon with saving her leg from potential amputation.
NPR    Feb 23, 2:03 pm

What to know about Mexico violence as president offers reassurances

Widespread cartel-organized violence erupted following his death, with vehicles set on fire and hundreds of road blockages, Mexican officials said.
ABC    Feb 23, 2:03 pm

A new lawsuit alleges DHS illegally tracked and intimidated observers

Observers watching federal immigration enforcement in Maine who were told by agents they were "domestic terrorists" and would be added to a "database" or "watchlist" are now part of a new federal class action lawsuit.
NPR    Feb 23, 1:33 pm
Winter storm pummels Northeast
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Who was 'El Mencho,' the just-killed leader of a deadly Mexican cartel?

A newspaper front page is shown with big stamped letters appearing over the face of a mustachioed man.

The killing of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes in an operation in Jalisco state is likely sending "psychological shockwaves" through Mexico's drug cartels, a former high-place U.S. official told CBC News on Monday.

CBC    Feb 23, 1:03 pm

EU diplomats to meet Board of Peace director over Gaza's future

The European Union’s top diplomats are meeting with the director of the Board of Peace in Brussels
ABC    Feb 23, 1:03 am