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Italy carries out biggest crackdown against Sicilian mafia in decades

Premier Giorgia Meloni hails ‘hard blow’ to Cosa Nostra as freed bosses move to revive crime group’s fortunes
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High Court approval in assisted dying bill to be dropped

Changes to proposed legislation may cost it backing of wavering supporters
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Although Activision Blizzard is now owned by Microsoft's gaming division, its rise to become one of the top video game publishers was inadvertently helped by EA's decision to turn down ...
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Trump's taunting of Canada will pay dividends: Bill O'Reilly

“Those of use who live in the real world — not the ideological, crazy world — we know it’s just hyperbole."
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Turkey detains 10, widening crackdown on Istanbul's opposition-held districts

Turkey's state-run news agency says police have detained 10 senior officials of district municipalities in Istanbul over their alleged links to Kurdish militants
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Republicans ‘don’t have the competence’ to avoid a government shutdown, says House Dem

Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) joins Meet the Press Now to discuss President Trump’s efforts to overhaul the federal government as Democrats weigh their options to push back against his agenda in ...
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House Republicans could raise student loan bills to pay for Trump's tax cuts

As House Republicans look for ways to slash spending to fund President Donald Trump’s tax cuts, they’ve floated proposals that could raise federal student loan bills for millions of borrowers.
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The Order: 1886 developer Ready at Dawn pitched a sequel to Sony but was ultimately rejected. While the reason was unclear, the developer thought that had the game's critical reception been higher, ...
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Pope's envoy worried over USAID cuts, US migrant crackdown

The Vatican's charity is voicing outrage at what it calls the “reckless” and “unhuman” U.S. plans to gut USAID
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To pay for Trump's tax cuts, House Republicans could raise student loan bills for millions of borrowers

As House Republicans look for ways to cut spending to fund President Trump's tax cuts, they've floated plans that may raise student loan bills for millions.
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Senate Republicans just keep rolling over for Trump

Republican senators have no backbone when it comes to Trump's nominees.
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House, Senate Republicans race each other to advance Trump agenda

House and Senate Republicans are racing each other this week to see who can advance President Trump’s sprawling domestic agenda, as the two chambers move forward with their contrasting legislative ...
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Travis Kelce Passes Jerry Rice for Most Receptions in Super Bowl History

Despite the loss, the Kansas City tight end added another accolade to his résumé.
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Ministers claim success in crackdown on illegal working in the UK

Home secretary to release videos of people being deported as Labour tries to blunt attacks by Reform UK
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Email Bill Murray live during the game. Yes, the Real Bill Murray

Bill's in a jam, and he wants your help. Got advice? A theory? A wild hunch? Email it to Billhimself@yahoo.com. He'll hit you back.
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House Republican blasts Beyoncé as 'DEI' winner at Grammy Awards

Rep. Burgess Owens (R-Utah) slammed Beyoncé as a “DEI” winner after winning Best Country Album at the the Grammy Awards. Owens was asked on Friday about what he thought about her win, which ...
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Bill Belichick and his girlfriend troll the Falcons

For a guy who's supposedly all in with college football, Bill Belichick has spent plenty of time this week hanging around the NFL's marquee event.
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Republican senator, Brennan tangle over US foreign funding

Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) and CBS “Face the Nation” host Margaret Brennan tangled over the United States’s foreign funding on Sunday, as the Trump administration slashes the country’s spending on ...
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Brian Belichick expected to join North Carolina staff, reunite with father Bill Belichick after Patriots stint

Belichick is expected to work with safeties after starting his career under his dad with the New England Patriots
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No Welsh budget deal yet, says Lib Dem leader

Labour needs to reach an agreement with another party as they have only half the Senedd seats.
BBC News - 2d
Trump always passes the buck

It’s a safe bet that “The Buck Stops Here” is not displayed anywhere in President Donald Trump’s White House.
The Hill - 2d
Sources: Simmons bought out; will join Clippers

Ben Simmons has agreed to a contract buyout with the Nets and intends to sign with the Clippers once he clears waivers, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Saturday.
ESPN - 2d
Kemp keeps Republicans on edge as he mulls Georgia Senate bid

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) is at the center of intense speculation as Republicans wait to see whether the popular two-term governor will run against Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) next year. Republicans ...
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Sanders if passed at 1: 'Why would I be mad?'

Former Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders isn't worried about whether he is selected first overall in the NFL draft, saying he's more concerned with landing with a team with the right scheme fit.
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Republicans retool their 'parents' rights' playbook for the Virginia governor's race

After Glenn Youngkin ran successfully on education and cultural issues four years ago, the GOP is hoping to expand the message ahead of a key 2025 election.
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Stars join the King for Italian-themed dinner

King Charles praises the culture of Italian cooking as he hosts a dinner ahead of a state visit to Italy.
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If the UK has more renewable energy, why aren't bills coming down?

The government has pledged to reduce energy bills by using more renewables, but bills are currently rising.
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Bill Ackman reveals he's been building a more than $2 billion stake in Uber

The hedge fund manager said his fund began buying Uber shares in early January and has amassed 30.3 million shares, worth $2.3 billion.
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Unemployment spiked for Black men in January as more joined the labor force

Black men saw their unemployment rate spike to 6.9% from 5.6% in January, bucking the overall unemployment rate trend for the country.
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Small Businesses Will Be Subjected to ‘the Fury of Debt Collectors’ for Covid Loans, According to Senate Dems

Proposed legislation could hurt struggling small businesses, Senator Ed Markey warns.
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Bears team owner Virginia Halas McCaskey passes away at age 102

The Chicago Bears and the rest of the National Football League mourn the passing of Bears owner Virginia Halas McCaskey, who lived to the extraordinary age of 102 years-old. Virginia was a ...
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Why It Is So Difficult to Stop the Flow of Fentanyl Into the U.S.

Stopping fentanyl from entering the United States presents major challenges, raising the question of what Mexico can actually do to meet President Trump’s demands in order to avoid tariffs.
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What to Know About Canada’s Role in the Fentanyl Crisis

Responding to threatened tariffs by President Trump, Canada has unveiled a security plan aimed at tackling the trafficking of fentanyl, which is also killing many Canadians.
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