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    • Biden hails passage of COVID bill: 'Help is on the way'

      Biden hails passage of COVID bill: 'Help is on the way'

      The Senate passed a version of the president's COVID-19 relief package, moving forward with the legislation containing nearly $2 trillion in benefits.

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      • Obese people see rare advantage in vaccination

        Obese people see rare advantage in vaccination

      • Scientists find virus variant with worrying mutation

        Scientists find virus variant with worrying mutation

      • FBI finds contact between Proud Boys, Trump associate

        FBI finds contact between Proud Boys, Trump associate

      • Dem senator takes heat for gesture on minimum wage

        Dem senator takes heat for gesture on minimum wage

      • Private insurance defeats Dems on coverage expansion

        Private insurance defeats Dems on coverage expansion

    • Pope, on Iraq visit, decries violence in the name of God as 'greatest blasphemy'
      World
      Reuters

      Pope, on Iraq visit, decries violence in the name of God as 'greatest blasphemy'

      Pope Francis walked down a narrow alleyway in the holy city of Najav to hold a historic meeting with Iraq's top Shi'ite cleric and visited the birthplace of the Prophet Abraham on Saturday to condemn violence in the name of God as "the greatest blasphemy". The inter-religious events, one in a dusty, built-up city and the other on a desert plain 200 km (125 miles) away, reinforced the main theme of the pope's risky trip to Iraq - that the country has suffered far too much, and the killing has often been sectarian. "From this place, where faith was born, from the land of our father Abraham, let us affirm that God is merciful and that the greatest blasphemy is to profane his name by hating our brothers and sisters," Francis said at the ancient site of Ur where Abraham was born.

      • In Iraq, Pope condemns violence in name of God
        In Iraq, Pope condemns violence in name of God
        Reuters Videos
      • In photos: Pope Francis spreads message of peace on first trip to Iraq
        In photos: Pope Francis spreads message of peace on first trip to Iraq
        Axios
    • Boy killed in Senegal protests as opposition steps up pressure
      World
      Reuters

      Boy killed in Senegal protests as opposition steps up pressure

      A 17-year-old boy was killed by gunfire in southern Senegal on Saturday, a government official said, and several police stations were ransacked as opponents of President Macky Sall called for more protests next week. Protesters also burned down a military police station and ransacked several government buildings, the official said. At least five people have died in protests sparked by Wednesday's arrest of Ousmane Sonko, Senegal's most prominent opposition leader.

      • 1 dead in Senegal protests backing opposition lead
        1 dead in Senegal protests backing opposition lead
        Associated Press Videos
      • Senegal opposition leader faces rape charge in court as followers intensify protests
        Senegal opposition leader faces rape charge in court as followers intensify protests
        Reuters
    • Utah man falls to his death from Angels Landing at Zion National Park
      U.S.
      NBC News

      Utah man falls to his death from Angels Landing at Zion National Park

      A Utah man has died after falling off Angels Landing at Zion National Park, according to authorities. The body of Jason Hartwell, 43, of Draper, was found Friday morning at the base of the summit. A park rescue team began searching for him Thursday afternoon after visitors reported that a person had fallen off the landing, a National Park Service press release states.

    • A day after forcing marathon bill reading, Johnson says 'preference' to leave Senate
      Politics
      Reuters

      A day after forcing marathon bill reading, Johnson says 'preference' to leave Senate

      The day after he single-handedly delayed the U.S. Senate's debate on President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill for 11 hours, Republican Senator Ron Johnson said on Friday that he could retire from office when his term expires. The two-term Republican told Wisconsin media outlets that he has not decided whether to run for reelection in 2022 but added that not seeking another term is "probably my preference now." Political analysts say his seat could be vulnerable to Democrats next year.

      • Senate begins vote on $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill
        Senate begins vote on $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill
        Yahoo Finance Video
      • Biden's aid package reaches Senate, debate delayed after 628-page bill read in full
        Biden's aid package reaches Senate, debate delayed after 628-page bill read in full
        Yahoo News Video
    • NASA's new Mars rover hits dusty red road, 1st trip 21 feet
      Science
      Associated Press

      NASA's new Mars rover hits dusty red road, 1st trip 21 feet

      NASA's newest Mars rover hit the dusty red road this week, putting 21 feet on the odometer in its first test drive. The Perseverance rover ventured from its landing position Thursday, two weeks after setting down on the red planet to seek signs of past life. The roundabout, back and forth drive lasted just 33 minutes and went so well that more driving was on tap Friday and Saturday for the the six-wheeled rover.

      • NASA took Perseverance for its first 'spin' on Mars
        NASA took Perseverance for its first 'spin' on Mars
        Engadget
      • Mars rover Perseverance takes first spin on surface of red planet
        Mars rover Perseverance takes first spin on surface of red planet
        Reuters
    • DCF employee and her husband charged with sexually battering a 13-year-old girl, cops say
      U.S.
      Miami Herald

      DCF employee and her husband charged with sexually battering a 13-year-old girl, cops say

      A Department of Children and Families employee and her husband are accused of repeatedly sexually battering a 13-year-old girl over a period of 10 months, according to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office. Sarah Adams, 34, was arrested Tuesday on charges of sexual battery on a minor, lewd and lascivious battery, child neglect and failure to report suspected child abuse, deputies said. Her husband, Thomas Adams, 33, was arrested that same day on two counts of sexual battery of a minor and single counts of lewd and lascivious battery and using a computer to solicit a child, deputies said.

    • Trump demands three Republican groups stop raising money off his name
      Politics
      Reuters

      Trump demands three Republican groups stop raising money off his name

      Former President Donald Trump has clashed again with his Republican Party, demanding that three Republican groups stop using his name and likeness for fundraising, a Trump adviser said on Saturday. The adviser, confirming a report in Politico, said lawyers for Trump on Friday had sent cease-and-desist letters to the Republican National Committee, National Republican Congressional Campaign and National Republican Senate Campaign, asking them to stop using his name and likeness on fundraising emails and merchandise.

      • Trump โ€˜sent cease and desistโ€™ letter to stop RNC from using his name
        Trump โ€˜sent cease and desistโ€™ letter to stop RNC from using his name
        The Independent
      • GOP campaign committees receive cease-and-desist letters from Trump's lawyers for using his name
        GOP campaign committees receive cease-and-desist letters from Trump's lawyers for using his name
        The Week
    • A Texas middle school student said he was forced to drink urine by teammates at a sleepover. His mom called the bullying racially motivated.
      U.S.
      INSIDER

      A Texas middle school student said he was forced to drink urine by teammates at a sleepover. His mom called the bullying racially motivated.

      Florida police are investigating allegations of a student being bullied at a Texas middle school. In a viral video, Summer Smith posted on Facebook that other students forced her son to drink urine. Florida police are investigating allegations of a student being bullied at Haggard Middle School in Plano, Texas.

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      Yahoo News Video

      Biden's aid package reaches Senate, debate delayed after 628-page bill read in full

      The Senate voted on Thursday to take up President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid bill, but put off the start of a contentious debate until the full text of the 628-page bill was read aloud.

    • Biden secretly limits drone strikes, amid congressional scrutiny over war powers
      Politics
      The Independent

      Biden secretly limits drone strikes, amid congressional scrutiny over war powers

      The Biden administration secretly put temporary limits on the use of drone strikes and commando raids outside of traditional battlefield settings like Afghanistan or Syria, part of a larger national security review of whether to alter use of force rules from the Trump administration. The changes, which the administration put in place on Mr Biden's first day in office, were first reported on Wednesday by the New York Times, and come as the Biden administration recalibrates the sprawling US footprint across the Middle East, and Congress pushes to rein in the president's war-fighting powers and scrutinises a recent strike in Syria.

    • The 7 Best Refrigerators on the Market, According to Kitchen Designers
      Lifestyle
      Architectural Digest

      The 7 Best Refrigerators on the Market, According to Kitchen Designers

      Quality food preservation, storage space, and good-looking design are priorities among kitchen designers when it comes to refrigerators Originally Appeared on Architectural Digest

    • Sydney's LGBTQI Mardi Gras goes ahead _ with restrictions
      World
      Associated Press

      Sydney's LGBTQI Mardi Gras goes ahead _ with restrictions

      Sydney's annual iconic Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras went ahead on Saturday, only in a different format due to coronavirus restrictions. It was being held at the Sydney Cricket Ground, where people can socially distance in their seats rather than on the traditional route down Oxford Street. Meanwhile, LGBTQI rights protesters have been given the green light to march down Oxford Street in a separate event before the parade.

      • In pictures: Thousands attend LGBT Mardi Gras in Sydney
        In pictures: Thousands attend LGBT Mardi Gras in Sydney
        BBC
      • Sequins and solidarity on full show as Covid fails to stop Sydneyโ€™s Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
        Sequins and solidarity on full show as Covid fails to stop Sydneyโ€™s Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
        The Independent
    • Fort Lauderdale male escort sentenced to 21 months in prison for under-reporting income
      U.S.
      Miami Herald

      Fort Lauderdale male escort sentenced to 21 months in prison for under-reporting income

      A Fort Lauderdale male escort Friday was sentenced to one year and nine months in prison after pleading guilty to failing to report hundreds of thousands of dollars in income to the federal government. Jami Kopacz, 46, admitted that he filed a false tax return in 2018, but he was ordered to pay $278,325 in back taxes to the IRS on the unreported income from his escort business over four years. Kopacz, who faced up to three years in prison, was given a shorter sentence by U.S. District Judge Roy Altman because he accepted responsibility, promised to repay the IRS and is cooperating with the U.S. Attorney's Office in an ongoing investigation of South Florida's escort industry, according to his plea agreement.

    • Trump State Dept. Aide Accused of Beating Cops During Riot Is Already Hating Prison
      U.S.
      The Daily Beast

      Trump State Dept. Aide Accused of Beating Cops During Riot Is Already Hating Prison

      A Trump appointee, who was still employed at the State Department when he allegedly bashed police at the U.S. Capitol with a riot shield and egged on a crowd of insurrectionists, has been arrested for his role on Jan. 6. Federico Klein, a 42-year-old State Department staff assistant with top security clearance, is facing a slew of charges, including unlawful entry and assaulting an officer with a dangerous weapon, according to a criminal complaint first obtained by The New York Times. Prosecutors allege Klein, who also worked on Trump's 2016 campaign, โ€œphysically and verbally engaged with the officers holding the lineโ€ before assaulting one officer with a riot shieldโ€”and using that stolen police equipment to wedge open a door into the Capitol to allow insurrectionists inside.

      • Trump State Department Aide Federico Klein Arrested In Capitol Riot
        Trump State Department Aide Federico Klein Arrested In Capitol Riot
        HuffPost
      • Trump State Department aide charged with assault at Capitol
        Trump State Department aide charged with assault at Capitol
        Associated Press
    • Fighting Biden virus aid, GOP rekindles Obama-era strategy
      Politics
      Associated Press

      Fighting Biden virus aid, GOP rekindles Obama-era strategy

      Republicans have one goal for President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package: erode public support for the rescue plan by portraying it as too big, too bloated and too much wasteful public spending for a pandemic that's almost over. Senate Republicans prepared Saturday to vote lockstep against the relief bill, taking the calculated political risk that Americans will sour on the big-dollar spending for vaccination distribution, unemployment benefits, money for the states and other outlays as unnecessary, once they learn all the details. Reviving a page from their 2009 takedown of President Barack Obama's costly recovery from the financial crisis, they expect their opposition will pay political rewards, much like the earlier effort contributed to the House Republicans' rise to power.

      • Senate Passes $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill
        Senate Passes $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill
        HuffPost
      • GOP using Obama-era strategy to fight relief bill
        GOP using Obama-era strategy to fight relief bill
        Associated Press Videos
    • A Missouri pastor is reportedly seeking 'professional counseling' after he told women to lose weight and strive to be like Melania Trump for their husbands
      U.S.
      INSIDER

      A Missouri pastor is reportedly seeking 'professional counseling' after he told women to lose weight and strive to be like Melania Trump for their husbands

      Missouri pastor Stewart-Allen Clark in a February sermon encouraged women to stay slim for their husbands. Clark used first lady Melania Trump as an example during his sermon before warning, "don't let yourself go." Local outlet KCTV reported he has taken a leave of absence and is seeking counseling.

    • QAnon predicted Trumpโ€™s re-inauguration on 4 March. Congress braced for an assault. Neither happened
      Politics
      The Independent

      QAnon predicted Trumpโ€™s re-inauguration on 4 March. Congress braced for an assault. Neither happened

      It was a government sting operation, โ€œfake newsโ€, a way for congressional Democrats to skip work, or Donald Trump's supporters trolling Joe Biden's administration. A post on the former president's fan forum The Donald reads โ€œHEY FBI WE ARE ATTACKING THE CAPITAL ON THIS DATEโ€. Adherents to the cult-like delusion of the QAnon movement, the former president's supporters, and MAGA true believers โ€“ not all necessarily in the same right-wing ideological camp โ€“ arrived at different conclusions as to why an insurrection, let alone Mr Trump's second inauguration, did not happen on 4 March, as some of the QAnon faithful and far-right memes anticipated.

    • A Florida teen is being charged for threatening to shoot a teacher and students during a virtual lesson
      U.S.
      INSIDER

      A Florida teen is being charged for threatening to shoot a teacher and students during a virtual lesson

      A Florida student has been arrested after making threats during a virtual lesson. The 15-year-old, who attends a different school, entered a virtual class around 10:43 am Thursday. The school was placed on lockdown while police searched the campus, WPLG reported.

    • America's oldest college debate society votes to strip Ted Cruz of a prestigious Princeton honor for public service
      U.S.
      Business Insider

      America's oldest college debate society votes to strip Ted Cruz of a prestigious Princeton honor for public service

      Princeton's American Whig-Cliosphic Society voted to strip Sen. Ted Cruz of a public service award. Cruz is facing criticism for his role in the insurrection on January 6 and an ill-timed Cancun trip. America's oldest collegiate debate society has voted to strip Sen. Ted Cruz of its highest honor, according to The Daily Princetonian.

    • MSNBC host and former Republican congressman Joe Scarborough says there's 'no doubt' that the GOP is 'unsavable'
      Politics
      Business Insider

      MSNBC host and former Republican congressman Joe Scarborough says there's 'no doubt' that the GOP is 'unsavable'

      Joe Scarborough said on HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher" that the Republican Party was "unsavable." Scarborough, who served in the US House as a Republican, now identifies as an independent. "What issues does this guy share with conservatives?" Scarborough said of former President Trump.

    • Meghan 'called all the PR shots', say royal sources despite Oprah interview claims she was gagged
      Celebrity
      The Telegraph

      Meghan 'called all the PR shots', say royal sources despite Oprah interview claims she was gagged

      The Duchess of Sussex โ€œcalled all the shotsโ€ when it came to managing her own media, royal sources have said, casting doubt on her claim she could not be interviewed by Oprah Winfrey three years ago. Multiple royal sources have told The Telegraph the 39-year-old former actress โ€œhad full controlโ€ over her media interviews and had personally forged relationships not only with Ms Winfrey, but other powerful industry figures including Vogue editor Edward Enninful. In a teaser clip released from the Sussexes's interview with the US chat show host, due to be aired in the US on Sunday, the Duchess said it felt โ€œliberatingโ€ to be able to speak and accused the Royal family of effectively gagging her and taking away that choice.

      • โ€˜Iโ€™m ready to talkโ€™: Meghan says itโ€™s liberating being able to speak for herself in new Oprah interview clip
        โ€˜Iโ€™m ready to talkโ€™: Meghan says itโ€™s liberating being able to speak for herself in new Oprah interview clip
        Yahoo Style UK
      • Meghan Markle Says 'I'm Ready To Talk' In Newly Released Oprah Clip
        Meghan Markle Says 'I'm Ready To Talk' In Newly Released Oprah Clip
        HuffPost
    • A judge questioned the 'QAnon Shaman' about his '60 Minutes+' interview that was billed to the jail as a call with his lawyer
      U.S.
      INSIDER

      A judge questioned the 'QAnon Shaman' about his '60 Minutes+' interview that was billed to the jail as a call with his lawyer

      A federal judge questioned the "QAnon Shaman" and his lawyer over a "60 Minutes+" interview. The judge asked whether the lawyer attempted "subterfuge" in arranging the interview. A federal judge on Friday questioned the self-described "QAnon Shaman" and his lawyer following his appearance this week on 60 Minutes+, pressing them about whether they went through the necessary channels to set up an interview.

    • Heads should roll: LSU students want school to fire those implicated by investigative report
      U.S.
      USA TODAY

      Heads should roll: LSU students want school to fire those implicated by investigative report

      Instead, the school announced, two administrators would face suspensions for their failure to report allegations of sexual misconduct to the proper officials. The response did not go far enough for many students to hold accountable those whose actions helped foster a culture where sexual misconduct was tolerated. โ€œThere's a myriad of people who need to be disciplined,โ€ said Angelina Cantelli, a co-founder of the student group Tigers Against Sexual Assault, student government staff member andย  candidate for student body vice president.

      • LSU athletic director wanted to fire Les Miles in 2013 after harassment allegations
        LSU athletic director wanted to fire Les Miles in 2013 after harassment allegations
        Yahoo Sports
      • LSU suspends 2 administrators after inquiry into school's handling of sexual misconduct
        LSU suspends 2 administrators after inquiry into school's handling of sexual misconduct
        NBC News
    • Biden fired a Trump-appointed lawyer who refused to leave office
      Politics
      Business Insider

      Biden fired a Trump-appointed lawyer who refused to leave office

      The president on Friday dismissed a Trump appointee, Sharon Gustafson, after she refused to resign. Gustafson served as general counsel for the EEOC, a federal agency charged with investigating workplace issues. President Joe Biden on Friday fired a Trump-appointed lawyer serving on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the federal agency that investigates workplace sex discrimination and retaliation.

    • A teenage girl wearing 'Everything will be OK' T-shirt was shot in the head on Myanmar's bloodiest day of protests yet
      World
      INSIDER

      A teenage girl wearing 'Everything will be OK' T-shirt was shot in the head on Myanmar's bloodiest day of protests yet

      Wednesday was the bloodiest day of protests in Myanmar since the military's February coup. Photos of Kyal Sin before her death have gone viral, spurring continued defiance among protesters. Nineteen-year-old Kyal Sin, known as Angel, made careful preparations before hitting the streets of Mandalay Wednesday.

      • Body of 'Everything will be OK' protester exhumed in Myanmar
        Body of 'Everything will be OK' protester exhumed in Myanmar
        Reuters
      • Myanmar protesters defy military coup leaders
        Myanmar protesters defy military coup leaders
        Associated Press Videos
    Should humans be next to explore Mars?
    • โ€œTaking humans to Mars would require an investment astronomically out of kilter with the possible benefits.โ€

    • โ€œCan a Mars settlement be a freer society than we enjoy on Earth? Maybe.โ€

    • โ€œWhat we learn...may spark the next revolution that will make life in 2071 beyond anything we can imagine right now.โ€

    • โ€œOur presence on Mars could jeopardize one of our main reasons for being there โ€” the search for life.โ€

    • โ€œThe future of geologic investigation of other worlds lies with highly improved versions of our Mars rovers.โ€

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