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The Supreme Court didn't fully end the trade war, but it reinforced limits on the presidency
- Given President Donald Trump's petulant response to Friday's Supreme Court decision barring his use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs, the White House's unilateral trade war against Americans (and the rest of the world) is not yet over. Temporary new tariffs imposed under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974  seem designed as much to flip the bird to the high court's ...

Source: reason.com
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Photos: Mexico descends into violence after most wanted drug lord killed
- In Pictures Schools have been shut in several Mexican states, and local and foreign governments alike warned their citizens to stay indoors, as widespread violence erupted following the army's killing of the powerful leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, also known as "El Mencho", was killed in a shootout in his home state of Jalisco on Sunday as the Mexican military ...

Source: aljazeera.com
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Snowfall intensifies in Northeast, with many stuck at home under blizzard warnings and travel bans
- NEW YORK (AP) — Millions of people in New York City and a large swath of the northeastern U.S. were stuck at home under road travel bans and blizzard warnings Monday as heavy snow and strong winds intensified, creating whiteout conditions in the densely populated region. Snow fell at a rate of 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.6 centimeters) an hour early Monday from New York through Massachusetts. Some areas have gotten ...

Source: apnews.com
10 memorable moments from the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics
- MILAN (AP) — With 116 medal events over 16 days spread across northern Italy, the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics delivered many unforgettable moments. Here are 10 of the biggest, from heartbreak to triumph. U.S. skier Lindsey Vonn's Olympic story was supposed to be one of redemption. She came out of retirement at age 41, battled a torn ACL in her left knee days before competition, and was ready to conquer the ...

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TSA says PreCheck still operational after previous announcement of suspension during funding fight - The
- DALLAS: The Transportation Security Administration said Sunday that its PreCheck program would remain operational despite an earlier announcement from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that the airport security service was being suspended during the partial government shutdown. " As staffing constraints arise, TSA will evaluate on a case-by-case basis and adjust operations accordingly," the agency said. ...

Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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EU diplomats scramble to overcome Hungary's threat to derail new sanctions on Russia
- – Germany, France and other European countries vowed their unwavering support for Ukraine on Monday as their diplomats scrambled to finalize new sanctions on Russia and a massive new loan for Kyiv ahead of the fourth anniversary of a war that has left an estimated They also struggled once again to persuade Hungary to support the latest EU efforts to help Ukraine and to make Russia pay an economic price for ...

Source: news4jax.com
Artemis II launch delayed after technical issue with SLS rocket helium flow - TechBriefly
- The Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft will begin their four mile return to the Vehicle Assembly Building on February 24. NASA's Artemis II mission, the first crewed flight to the moon's vicinity since the Apollo program, faces a new delay due to a technical issue with the rocket's upper stage. The space agency announced that a targeted launch for March 6 is no longer possible, forcing a rollback of ...

Source: techbriefly.com
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Trump says he's sending a hospital boat to Greenland. Nobody knows why
- Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Swipe for next article Trump did not say when the ship will arrive or how long it could stay announced the U.S. is "going to send a great hospital boat" to Greenland . But it's unclear why the island needs one, which boat he is sending, and when. The president shared his announcement on his Truth Social ...

Source: independent.co.uk
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Man killed after entering secure perimeter of Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence, Secret Service says
- Armed man killed after entering secure perimeter of Trump's residence, Secret Service says An armed man has been shot dead after entering the secure perimeter of US President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, the Secret Service has said. The man was carrying a shotgun and fuel can when he was stopped and shot by Secret Service agents and a Sheriff's deputy, authorities said. The incident happened ...

Source: bbc.com
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U.S ambassador's comments on Israel and the Middle East were taken out of context, embassy says
- An uproar continued Sunday after the U.S. ambassador to Israel,  Mike Huckabee , said  Israel  has a right to much of the Middle East, as more Arab and Muslim countries objected and the U.S. said his comments were taken out of context. Huckabee spoke in an interview with conservative commentator Tucker Carlson that aired Friday. Carlson said that according to the Bible, the descendants of Abraham ...

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Pakistan claims to have killed at least 70 militants in strikes along Afghan border
- KABUL, Afghanistan — Pakistan's military killed at least 70 militants in strikes along the border with Afghanistan early Sunday, targeting what it described as hideouts of Pakistani militants it blamed for recent attacks inside the country, the deputy interior minister said. Talal Chaudhry, Pakistan's deputy interior minister, told Geo News that at least 70 militants were killed in the strikes. He offered no ...

Source: npr.org
Stars descend on the BAFTA film awards, with 'One Battle' and 'Sinners' leading the race
- LONDON (AP) — Politically charged thriller "One Battle After Another" and blues-steeped epic "Sinners" lead the race for Sunday's British Academy Film Awards as the two movies jostle for awards-season supremacy. Oddsmakers suggest Shakespearean family tragedy "Hamnet" could beat them to best picture if British film industry voters respond to the emotionally rich story, earthy English setting and intense ...

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Minnesota Vikings receiver Rondale Moore found dead in his Indiana hometown
- NEW ALBANY, Ind. — Rondale Moore , the NFL receiver who had season-ending training camp knee injuries in each of the last two years after a standout college career at Purdue and a promising start with the Arizona Cardinals, was found dead Saturday, authorities said. He was 25. Police said Moore died of a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound. Moore was found dead in the garage of a property in his hometown ...

Source: nbcnews.com