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- The Independent
Roger Stone dances to pro-Trump rap outside CPAC
Pardoned Trump ally swung hips to song about ‘patriots pulling up knocking on the Capitol’
- Reuters
Analysis: U.S. seeks to put Saudi crown prince in his place - for now
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman may have been spared direct punishment after a U.S. intelligence report implicated him in the killing of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, but he has not emerged unscathed. The declassified report, based on CIA intelligence, concludes that the prince approved an operation to "capture or kill" Khashoggi, who was murdered in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in 2018. President Joe Biden's decision to publish a report that his predecessor Donald Trump had set aside brings with it a broad refocusing of Washington's stance on dealing with the kingdom, on its human rights record, and on its lucrative arms purchases.
- Reuters
J&J's COVID-19 shot gets CDC panel backing; vaccine near shipping
A U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory panel voted unanimously on Sunday to recommend Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 shot for widespread use, a final clearance for the vaccine a day after it was authorized by U.S. regulators. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted 12-0 to recommend the vaccine from J&J as appropriate for Americans 18 and older. State and local public health authorities will use Food and Drug Administration and CDC guidance as they administer the first 4 million doses.
- The Independent
Far-right Proud Boys leader condemns Capitol rioters but says he 'won't cry' about politicians
‘I'm not going to worry about people that their only worry in life is to be re-elected,’ says Enrique Tarrio
- The Independent
CPAC 2021 – live: Roger Stone dances to pro-Trump rap as Kristi Noem and Mike Pompeo woo party faithful
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- The Independent
CPAC: Gaetz says media ‘biased’ over Ted Cruz’s Cancun trip and should have focused on ‘caravans’ of migrants instead
Outspoken GOP congressman complains ‘the left and the media’ were less concerned about ‘caravans going through Mexico’ than Texas senator visiting
- The Independent
Trump at CPAC 2021: Ex-president to taunt his enemies and underscore commitment to leading Republican party
Trump movement is ‘far from over,’ ex-president will tell supporters at CPAC
- The Independent
Republicans cite ‘public health emergency’ for skipping Covid relief votes while speaking at maskless CPAC
Lawmakers due to attend conservative conference where crowds booed hosts for asking guests to wear masks
- Business Insider
Senior Democrats ditch their backdoor proposal for a $15 minimum wage, throwing pay hike in doubt in $1.9 trillion stimulus package
The proposal was abandoned as Democrats appeared reluctant to finalize a complex plan that could delay passage of the Biden stimulus bill.
- INSIDER
Kids were asked who Chadwick Boseman is at the Golden Globes, and people online weren't 'emotionally prepared' for their sweet answers
TikTok star La'Ron Hines quizzed kids on the awards show, which they knew nothing about, but they did know Chadwick Boseman as the Black Panther.
- TODAY
The internet is loving Olivia Colman's reaction to losing at the Golden Globes
Emma Corrin won the Golden Globe for playing Princess Diana in "The Crown," and her co-star did a happy dance in celebration.
- INSIDER
Regina King's dazzling Golden Globes gown was covered in more than 40,000 sparkles and took 350 hours to make
Designer brand Louis Vuitton shared details about Regina King's sparkling gown ahead of the 2021 Golden Globes.
- Associated Press
Snider wins at Homestead after Gragson slams into lapped car
Noah Gragson had close to a 9-second lead, the outside lane wide open and the white flag waiting for him ahead. The JR Motorsports driver was on the verge of an elusive victory at Homestead-Miami Speedway. A fraction of a second earlier or later and Gragson would have cruised by and ended up in victory lane.
- USA TODAY
American Airlines flight diverted after 'disturbing and unacceptable' passenger fight over racial slur
An American Airlines flight from Texas to Los Angeles was diverted to Phoenix after an in-flight passenger altercation. Two women were later arrested.
- The Independent
‘No hospitalisations and no deaths’: All three US vaccines ‘highly efficacious’, Fauci says
’Waiting for a more effective vaccine is actually the worst thing you can do to lower your risk of getting severely ill and dying of Covid-19’
- Business Insider
Customers are boycotting Trader Joe's after the chain fired an employee who asked the CEO to enhance COVID-19 protections
Ben Bonnema shared his termination letter on Twitter on Friday. It ultimately went viral and spurred the boycott.
- Business Insider
Cuomo reverses course, asks New York Attorney General and top judge to appoint independent investigator over sexual harassment claims
New York AG Letitia James said she does "not accept" Cuomo's proposal, calling for him to grant an "independent investigation with subpoena power."
- Business Insider
White House staffer describes 'a complete lack of empathy' during Trump administration for keeping residence workers safe from COVID-19
"People stayed home," a staffer said. "Everything from food service to national security - if it could be done at home, it was done at home."
- Business Insider
Trump falsely claims in CPAC speech that he could beat Democrats 'for a third time' in 2024
Trump said that the US has "gone from America first to America last" under Biden, a nod to the appeal of the former president's ideological worldview.