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- The New Voice of Ukraine
Skull-waving neo-Nazi Russian mercenary gets shot in head in execution-style attack
Igor Mangushev, a Russian mercenary and propagandist, who months ago staged a gruesome stunt in which he brandished the skull allegedly of oneof the fallen Ukrainian defenders of Azovstal, has been shot in the head, Ukrainian journalist Denys Kazanskyi reported on Telegram on Feb. 5.
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Trump Jr. Shares Chinese Balloon Joke That His Dad Might Not Be Too Happy About
The former president's son retweeted a not-so-kind caricature of Donald Trump.
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CBS News pressed Sen. Ted Cruz on why he's running for reelection after he introduced a bill limiting senators to 2 terms in office: 'Why aren't you holding yourself to that standard?'
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China experts predict Beijing’s next move after spy balloon shot down
Several China experts predicted what Beijing's next move would be after their spy balloon that flew across America over several days was blown up by the U.S. military on Saturday.
- The Daily Beast
Donald Trump Tries to Deny That Spy Balloons Also Flew Over U.S. During His Presidency
Gaelen Morse/ReutersDonald Trump tried to deny reports on Sunday that China launched spy balloons over the U.S. during his presidency, saying the claims were an attempt to deflect embarrassment over the half-week debacle.Three other spy balloons have traveled over the continental U.S. in the past, officials told the Associated Press, including twice during the Trump administration. That has not stopped Trump and his acolytes, such as Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) and former Secretary of State Mike Pomp
- The Daily Beast
Video Shows Chinese Balloon Being Shot Down Over Atlantic Ocean
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- The Guardian
Marjorie Taylor Greene faces backlash for saying her salary is ‘too low’
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- Ukrayinska Pravda
President's Office and Ukraine's Foreign Ministry comment on Putin's "promise" not to kill Zelenskyy
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- The Wrap
Marco Rubio learns Chinese spy balloon over US three times during Trump administration
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China fumes after US pops its balloon, warns of possible ‘responses’ to ‘clear overreaction’
The Chinese government said it disapproves of the U.S. decision to shoot down an unmanned surveillance balloon and warned it may have "responses" to that action.
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Chinese spy balloon crashed off Hawaii coast 4 months ago, US officials say
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Twitter Critics Post Jan. 6 Photo Of Terrified GOP Rep Now Handing Out Assault Rifle Pins
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Chinese spy balloon raises alarm bells over China buying up US land
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China doubles down on its spy balloon story by firing national weather service chief
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- Detroit Free Press
Rep. Elissa Slotkin announces divorce from husband Dave Moore
The Michigan congressman is divorcing her husband after 12 years of marriage,
- Bloomberg
Venezuela Condemns US for Shooting Down Chinese Balloon
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- Ukrayinska Pravda
Ukrainians released from captivity on Saturday are in hospital in unsatisfactory condition
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Chinese spy balloon may gather 'unseen' info as Beijing possibly 'preparing the battlefield': experts
Chinese spy balloon could have equipment that would allow it to detect signals and communications data, which it could then transmit to Beijing, observers say.
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Former senior military official slams 'feckless' Pentagon response to Chinese balloon, warns of consequences
A former assistant secretary of the Army under President Trump is taking issue with the Pentagon's response to the Chinese balloon, warning of consequences for the military.