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Stress and fear roil a tiny, rapidly militarizing Japanese island near Taiwan
The tiny island of Yonaguni on Japan’s western frontier is too small for even a chain convenience storeABC News - 6d -
Iran accelerates production of near weapons-grade uranium, IAEA says
A report by the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog says Iran has accelerated its production of near weapons-grade uranium as tensions between Tehran and Washington rise after the election of U.S. ...ABC News - 5d -
At least 2 people hurt as shots are fired near a courthouse in western Germany
Police say that at least two people were injured when shots were fired near a courthouse in western GermanyABC News - 5d -
Large ICE raid near Houston leads to around 118 arrests
Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal agencies participated in a large raid outside of Houston targeting undocumented migrants. CBS News' Karen Hua reports.CBS News - 5d -
Iran accelerating near-weapons-grade plutonium production: Watchdog
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said Iran is taking steps to accelerate its near weapons-grade uranium in a broader effort to expand its capability for nuclear warfare, according to ...The Hill - 5d -
Forget thought crime. People are incarcerated for dream crime in this near-future novel
Although it relies on a speculative technology for its plot, 'The Dream Hotel' is astounding, elegantly constructed, character-driven fiction.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Fate of Israel-Hamas ceasefire hangs in balance as first phase nears end
Israel says it will send negotiators, Hamas says it's ready to talk after Trump's envoy voices optimism that the Gaza ceasefire "will get to stage two."CBS News - 4d -
NTSB blames private jet's crew for near-miss at Chicago airport
The head of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has pinned blame on the near-collision at a Chicago airport earlier this week on the crew of the private jet that passed in front of a ...The Hill - 4d -
Arkansas bills keep Chinese firms from leasing land near infrastructure
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) introduced a legislative package Wednesday that bans "Chinese Communist Party-linked companies" from leasing or buying land around military bases and ...The Hill - 4d -
Anxiety in Gaza and Israel as Cease-Fire Nears End of First Phase
A series of hostage-for-prisoner swaps agreed under the first phase of the cease-fire is complete, and no one knows how long the uneasy calm will last.The New York Times - 4d -
Citigroup erroneously credited client account with $81tn in ‘near miss’
Incident comes as US bank seeks to assuage regulatory concerns over its risk management processesFinancial Times - 4d -
Scattered Pills Found Near Body of Gene Hackman’s Wife as Inquiry Continues
The sheriff’s office in Santa Fe County, N.M., is investigating after the actor Gene Hackman, his wife and one of their dogs were found dead inside their home.The New York Times - 4d -
Divers found dead, one in the jaws of a shark, near popular scuba spot
Two Russian tourists died while scuba diving, with one believed to have drowned and the other attacked by sharks, officials said.CBS News - 3d -
Yankees pitcher Luis Gil to undergo MRI for tightness near right shoulder
Gil's injury could open a rotation spot for Marcus Stroman if Gil is sidelined for an extended period.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Cuts to US national parks and forests met with backlash as summer nears
Employees who maintained America's most wild places say they are concerned for public safety and for wildlife.BBC News - 3d -
Another 'near miss': Citigroup mistakenly credited a customer account with $81 trillion
Citigroup mistakenly credit a customer's account with $81 trillion last year when it meant to send just $280.CNBC - 2d -
JD Vance's family greeted by protesters near Vermont ski resort
Crowds protesting Vice President JD Vance the day after an Oval Office blowout over Ukraine lined roadways Saturday near a Vermont ski resort.CBS News - 1d -
Sources: ACC nearing agreement with Clemson, FSU to end litigation
The agreement would be made in exchange for a change to the conference’s revenue distribution structure and clarity around the grant of rights, sources tell Yahoo Sports.Yahoo Sports - 17h -
LGBTQ health groups sue Trump over orders targeting diversity, transgender rights
Nine LGBTQ, health and HIV organizations sued the Trump administration Thursday over three executive orders targeting transgender people and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, which ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Mom of Sam Nordquist, transgender man tortured and killed in New York, slams police response
The mother of a Minnesota transgender man who was tortured and killed in upstate New York suggested that his death was preventable if local authorities had "done their jobs."NBC News - Feb. 20 -
Tense moments between Trump, Maine governor on transgender executive order, reporters say
Reporters covering President Trump's working session with U.S. governors are noting his tense exchange involving Maine Gov. Janet Mills regarding the executive order on transgender athletes. CBS ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Eye Opener: Trump, Maine Gov. Janet Mills have tense exchange over transgender athletes
President Trump and Maine Gov. Janet Mills had a testy exchange Friday during his remarks to governors Friday over Trump's transgender sports ban. Meanwhile, a town in Brazil has declared a state ...CBS News - Feb. 22 -
2 more arrested in connection with death of Sam Nordquist, transgender man tortured and killed in New York
Two more suspects were charged in connection with the death of Sam Nordquist, the transgender man who was tortured and killed in New York earlier this month.NBC News - Feb. 23 -
Pennsylvania changes policy to follow Trump order on transgender athletes in high school sports
Pennsylvania’s governing body for high school sports has changed its policy that allowed transgender athletes to compete in prep athletics to follow President Donald Trump’s executive order.NBC News - 6d -
Transgender US military personnel must be identified and stood down, says Pentagon memo
Being transgender is not compatible with service, court filing says, foreshadowing removal of people from service within 60 days. Transgender service members will be separated from the US military ...The Guardian - 5d -
Georgia House keeps hate crimes protection as it seeks to restrict transgender sports participation
Georgia’s state House has backed away from changes to the state’s hate crimes law that could have removed protections for crimes against transgender peopleABC News - 4d -
Trump: Iowa should pass measure removing protections for transgender people 'as fast as possible'
President Trump is urging Iowa to finalize legislation that would remove protections for transgender people, following the lead of his executive order.The Hill - 3d -
Iowa governor signs nation's first bill removing transgender civil rights protections
Iowa became the first state to strike anti-discrimination protections for transgender people from its civil rights code on Friday after the state’s Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds signed hotly ...The Hill - 3d -
Pope asks for prayers in message from hospital
The pontiff is receiving hospital treatment as the Vatican warns his condition is still critical.BBC News - Feb. 23 -
Pope's condition has slightly improved, Vatican says
The Vatican says the Pope's condition has improved as he spends an 11th day in hospital with double pneumonia.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Pope’s Illness Is Surrounded by Intrigue Over Possible Resignation
A secret meeting, and echoes of Benedict’s exit, have heightened talk that Francis could resign, too. But the possibility is anyone’s guess.The New York Times - 5d -
Poplar trees, the Pope and paddling: Photos of the week
A selection of news photographs from around the world.BBC News - 3d -
Pope is 'stable' after breathing crisis, Vatican says
The Pope has been battling pneumonia for two weeks and suffered an "isolated" breathing crisis on Friday.BBC News - 2d -
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‘Conclave’ Has Become a Primer Into the Election of a New Pope
“Conclave,” an Oscar nominee, has provided a peek at the Vatican’s secret rituals at a time when the faithful are praying that life will not imitate art.The New York Times - 1d -
Pope Experiences Another Setback With Respiratory Crises
The Vatican said that Monday’s two crises were caused by a significant accumulation of mucus in his bronchial tubes.The New York Times - 13h -
Aaron Rodgers's two factors for his next team will limit his options
Soon-to-be-free-agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers has two factors regarding his next team.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21 -
Trump: Zelensky 'overplayed his hand'
President Trump said Friday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky “overplayed his hand” in an explosive Oval Office meeting earlier in the day, and he signaled future U.S. support would be in ...The Hill - 3d