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New Mexico jury convicts ex-officer in fatal shooting of Black man at gas station
A former police officer was found guilty Wednesday of voluntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Presley Eze during a 2022 confrontation at a New Mexico gas station.NBC News - 5d -
Rogue states could use AI to do ‘real harm’, warns ex-Google CEO
Eric Schmidt fears terrorist groups or countries such as North Korea, Iran or Russia may use AI to develop weapons. Google’s former chief executive has warned that artificial intelligence could be ...The Guardian - 5d -
Jim Guy Tucker, Ex-Arkansas Governor Caught Up in Whitewater, Dies at 81
He was among those targeted by the investigation that consumed much of Bill Clinton’s presidency. But his conviction was later questioned.The New York Times - 5d -
Musk's ex Grimes criticizes him for bringing 'Lil X' to Oval Office with Trump
Grimes urges privacy for her son she had with Musk after he appeared with Trump, expressing concern over the public exposure.ABC News - 5d -
All 3 Fayed Brothers, Ex-Owners of Harrods, Are Now Accused of Sexual Assault
An abuse scandal that once appeared centered on the billionaire Mohamed al-Fayed has since widened to include Salah and Ali, with whom he owned Harrods, the iconic London department store.The New York Times - 4d -
He Nearly Ended Cuomo’s Career. Now He Says His Ex-Rival Should Be Mayor.
H. Carl McCall, whose 2002 primary race with Andrew M. Cuomo became a racially charged clash, is urging the former governor to run for mayor of New York City.The New York Times - 2d -
Ex-federal attorney bids 'farewell' to DOJ independence citing moves in Adams case
Former federal prosecutor Carol Lam bid “farewell” to the Department of Justice's (DOJ) independence in a Thursday opinion piece for The New York Times. “Over just a few days last week, the Trump ...The Hill - 6h -
Haiti police name ex-senator among suspects facing arrest over deadly gang attacks
A former senator is among suspects facing arrest in Haiti in connection with deadly gang attacks on a community near the capital for the past three weeksABC News - 5h -
South African president alludes to Trump's threat in speech to the nation: 'We will not be bullied'
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa appeared to respond to threats from U_S_ counterpart Donald Trump by saying in his annual speech to the nation that his country would “not be bullied.”ABC News - Feb. 6 -
Panama's president rejects U.S. claim of a deal for free canal passage
Panama's president says the State Department's claim of an agreement granting U.S. warships free canal passage was "based on a falsity. And that's intolerable."CBS News - Feb. 6 -
Philippine vice president preparing for impeachment battle but silent on option to resign
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte says her lawyers are preparing for a legal battle in her upcoming impeachment trial but refused to say if resignation is an optionABC News - Feb. 7 -
Trump vs the media: US president wages war on the fourth estate
The administration has launched a frontal assault on the traditional news industry at a time when it is in declineFinancial Times - Feb. 7 -
President Trump continues attacks on government agencies as he prepares for funding bill
President Trump hosted a group of Republican senators on Friday night at his Florida resort, trying to build Congressional support for a massive funding bill. Meanwhile, he continues to attack the ...CBS News - Feb. 8 -
Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s first president, dies aged 95
Charismatic father of the nation led the fight for independence from South Africa and ruled for 15 years as the country’s first president. Sam Nujoma, the fiery freedom fighter who led Namibia to ...The Guardian - Feb. 9 -
Netanyahu praises Trump's as Israel's 'greatest friend' to ever be president
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised President Trump in Saturday comments, calling him "the greatest friend that Israel has ever had in the White House." "Israel has no better friend ...The Hill - Feb. 9 -
Sam Nujoma, Namibia's fiery freedom fighter and first president, dies at 95
Sam Nujoma, the fiery freedom fighter who led Namibia to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990 and served as its president for 15 years, has diedABC News - Feb. 9 -
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Ecuador heads to the polls for presidential election led by millionaire president and leftist lawyer
Ecuador’s presidential election is shaping up to be a repeat of the 2023 race when voters chose a conservative young millionaire over the leftist protégé of the country’s most influential president ...ABC News - Feb. 9 -
Sam Nujoma, anti-apartheid activist and Namibia's first president, dies at 95
Sam Nujoma, the freedom fighter who became Namibia's founding president after leading the country to independence from apartheid South Africa, has died.CBS News - Feb. 9 -
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Photos: President Trump arrives at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans
In addition to the history that may be made on the field, the U.S. will see a first during Super Bowl LIX: a sitting president will be in attendance.The Hill - Feb. 9 -
Ecuador votes for president, with the conservative incumbent and a leftist lawyer in the lead
Ecuador’s presidential election Sunday is shaping up to be a repeat of the 2023 race, when voters chose a young, conservative millionaire over the leftist protégée of the country’s most influential ...NBC News - Feb. 9 -
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Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announces resignation after pressure by populists
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis has announced his resignation following mounting pressure from populist opposition groupsABC News - Feb. 10 -
President Trump says he'll impose tariffs on aluminum and steel
President Trump said he's going to impose 25% tariffs on all foreign steel and aluminum imports starting Monday. It will have the biggest impact on allies like Canada and Mexico. CBS News' Nancy ...CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis resigns ahead of election rerun
Leader says he wants to avoid his country becoming ‘laughing stock’ after vote scrapped because of alleged Russian meddlingFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
Iran's president says Trump is trying to bring Iran "to its knees"
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said that President Trump is aiming to bring Iran to its knees during remarks Monday at Iran's celebration marking the 46th anniversary of the Islamic revolution. ...CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Romania's president announces resignation under pressure from far-right
One Romanian political analyst says President Klaus Iohannis' decision to resign means "the populists can say they won."CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Ecuador’s President Faces Runoff After Falling Short in Re-Election Bid
President Daniel Noboa, who is known for his aggressive law-and-order policies, failed to win a majority of votes in his re-election bid on Sunday.The New York Times - Feb. 10 -
President Trump officially pardons former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich
Blagojevich was commuted after serving nearly eight of his 14-year sentence in February 2020, during President Trump's first presidency.CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Did Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Order a Murder in Chile?
The discovery of Ronald Ojeda’s body encased in concrete in Chile has raised new fears over how far President Nicolás Maduro will go to keep his stranglehold on Venezuela.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
Philippine president thanks Cambodia for pardoning 13 women in surrogacy case
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has thanked Cambodia’s king for granting royal pardon to 13 Filipino women who were convicted of illegally serving as surrogate mothers in the Southeast ...ABC News - Feb. 11 -
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Eye Opener: President Trump issues ultimatum on Gaza ceasefire deal
President Trump throws the Gaza ceasefire deal into doubt, saying it should be scrapped if every hostage isn't released by Saturday. Also, Trump's Department of Justice shuts down the corruption ...CBS News - Feb. 11 -
President Trump gives Hamas new deadline to release all Israeli hostages
President Trump has given Hamas until Saturday at noon to release all of the remaining Israeli hostages or he says "all Hell is going to break out." He declined to say exactly what he would do if ...CBS News - Feb. 11 -
Biden viewed least favorably among living presidents: Gallup
Former President Biden is viewed the least favorably among all living presidents, continuing a trend for presidents when they first leave office, a survey found. According to a survey released by ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Amid Democrats' soul-searching, we need to rethink the Obama presidency
The Obama presidency, while highly regarded and beloved among Democrats, must be reexamined in order for the Democratic Party to win, as Obama's presidency was marred by inaction in the face of the ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Greek lawmakers elect advocate for return of sculptures from Britain as president
Greek lawmakers have elected a former parliament speaker and leading advocate for the return of the disputed Parthenon sculptures from the British Museum as the country’s new presidentABC News - 6d
