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Several Republicans say they were threatened for not supporting Jim Jordan for House Speaker

WASHINGTON (Nexstar) -- The U.S. House remains without a speaker and Republicans have been indecisive about how to move forward. The issue is also becoming even more heated as some Congress members and their families have been receiving threats over the issues.

Birds nesting in agricultural lands more vulnerable to extreme heat, study finds

Birds nesting in agricultural settings were significantly less likely to successfully raise their young during extreme heat events than birds nesting in forests under the same weather conditions, a new study finds.

Philadelphia cop killing: 2 more suspects arrested in airport garage shooting death

Two more suspects have been arrested in connection with the killing of a Philadelphia police officer and the wounding of another last week.

Marlon Wayans says he is being unfairly prosecuted after being by racially targeted by gate agent

DENVER (AP) — Actor and comedian Marlon Wayans says he is being unfairly prosecuted for disturbing the peace over a dispute with an airline employee who he alleges targeted him because of his race.

Georgia sheriff releases video showing a violent struggle before deputy shoots exonerated man

WOODBINE, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia deputy fatally shot a Black man at point-blank range during a traffic stop after the man, who had been wrongfully imprisoned years ago, grabbed the officer by the neck and was forcing his head backward, according to video released by a sheriff Wednesday.

4 seniors at California college struck, killed by speeding driver on Pacific Coast Highway, officials say

Witnesses say they saw the driver get out of his wrecked car unharmed before being pinned to the ground by several people.

DOJ urges court to reject Trump effort to toss election interference case

"No court has ever alluded to the existence of absolute criminal immunity for former presidents,” the DOJ wrote.

Around the world

Newsom to visit Israel ahead of China trip

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) will make a surprise visit to Israel on Friday before embarking on his climate-focused trip to China, his office announced Thursday.

Second American journalist detained in Russia this year after Evan Gershkovich

Radio Free Europe-Radio Liberty editor Alsu Kurmasheva is being held by Russian authorities on charges of failing to register as a foreign agent.

Live updates | Israel OKs limited aid for Gaza as regional tensions rise following hospital blast

President Joe Biden has visited Israel on an urgent mission to keep the Israel-Hamas war from spiraling into a broader regional conflict.

Israeli military raid captures 80 Palestinians, 63 Hamas-linked

The Israeli military arrested more than 80 Palestinians, 63 of whom were operatives of the terrorist organization Hamas.

Canada removes 41 diplomats from India after New Delhi threatens to revoke their immunity

TORONTO (AP) — Canada's foreign minister said Thursday that the country has recalled 41 of its diplomats from India after the Indian government said it would revoke their diplomatic immunity, escalating a spat over the slaying of a Sikh separatist in Canada.

'We were all scared for our lives': 23 Americans safely land Tampa airport fleeing war-torn Israel

Another plane carrying dozens of American evacuees from the war-torn country of Israel landed in Tampa Wednesday morning.

American-born IDF soldier: Our mission is to eliminate Hamas

Ben, an American-born Israeli soldier who grew up in Los Angeles, received the call and joined his reserve unit within 48 hours.

Technology

By taking a threat-informed cyber defense approach, federal agencies can defend, protect forward

Traditional security controls are insufficient in protecting against major security breaches. They tend to be reactive, static, noncontextualized around threats and are often based on compliance requirements and information technology practices.

Amazon, Tripadvisor and other companies team up to battle fake reviews while FTC seeks to ban them

NEW YORK (AP) — Some of the most used platforms for travel and online shopping said Tuesday they’re going to team up to battle fake reviews. Amazon, reviews site Glassdoor and Trustpilot, as well as travel companies Expedia Group, Booking.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams uses AI to make robocalls in different languages

Mayor Eric Adams has been using AI to make robocalls that contort his own voice into several languages he doesn’t actually speak.

Residents of earthquake zones 'drop, cover and hold on' during annual ShakeOut quake drill

People ducked under desks and tables in California and around the world for an annual drill practicing ways to stay safe during earthquakes.

Republican congressman says labor crunch biggest threat to US cybersecurity

Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-N.Y.) said during a Thursday morning event that labor shortages within the cyber sector present the biggest long-term threat to U.S. cybersecurity.

AI makes breakthrough reading 2,000-year-old scroll burned in Mt. Vesuvius eruption

After 21 years, cutting-edge technology pioneered at the University of Kentucky is being used to read a 2,000-year-old scroll.

Windows 11 Insider Previews: What’s in the latest build?

The Windows 11 2022 Update has been released, but behind the scenes, Microsoft is constantly working to improve the newest version of Windows.

Sports News

Ricciardo back on track and grinning again at Formula One's U.S. Grand Prix

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The biggest grin in Formula One is back on the racing grid — again. Daniel Ricciardo now wants to deliver results worthy of his return for AlphaTauri this season and that coveted seat in 2024.

Assistant coach Alyssa Nakken interviews for Giants manager position

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Alyssa Nakken, who became the first woman to coach on the field in a major league game when she worked first base for San Francisco in April 2022, has interviewed for the Giants managerial vacancy.

Colorado State's HAIL MARY takes down Boise State

Down six points with just seconds left on the game clock, Colorado State's Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi sent up a prayer into the end zone against Boise State

5A State Softball: Fruita SURVIVE

The first and second rounds of the CHSAA 5A State Softball Championship were hosted at regional sites all across the state. The No. 5 seed Fruita Monument Wildcats hosted one of these regional pods at Canyon View Park.

One Chicagoland native won't play vs Bears Sunday, but another could

The Raiders will make their first visit to Soldier Field since 2015 to face the Bears on Sunday at Noon.

Gregg Popovich says he 'thought about getting booted' from Spurs game to cheer on ex-assistant Becky Hammon

Longtime Spurs coach Gregg Popovich considered taking drastic measures to watch his former assistant coach Becky Hammon and the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA Finals.

Terrell Owens, NFL Hall of Famer, hit by car in Calabasas

NFL legend Terrell Owens was hit by a car in Calabasas Monday night in what law enforcement is investigating as a deliberate act, authorities confirmed to KTLA.

Politics News

Jim Jordan to endorse empowering McHenry as temporary Speaker

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) will back a resolution to empower Speaker Pro Tempore Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) as he continues to work to shore up support for his Speaker bid, according to a source familiar.

Tim Scott second major candidate to shun NV GOP caucus for primary

South Carolina Senator Tim Scott is the second major Republican candidate to say he will take part in the state-run GOP Presidential Preference Primary and not the caucus run by the NV GOP.

Trump leads field of 6 Republicans who have filed for Feb. 8 Nevada caucus

The Nevada Republican Party has released the list of presidential candidates who have filed to participate in the Feb. 8 caucus, where the state's GOP delegates will be awarded.

Biden will deliver a rare Oval Office address as he seeks billions of dollars for Israel and Ukraine

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will deliver a rare Oval Office address Thursday night as he prepares to ask for additional billions of dollars in military assistance for Israel and Ukraine, deepening American involvement in two very different, unpredictable and bloody foreign conflicts.

Republican Nikki Haley last of 7 candidates to file for Nevada GOP primary

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley filed on Monday to run in the Nevada Republican primary, joining six other GOP party members in bypassing the caucus.

Biden warns Israel not to repeat mistakes of US response after 9/11

President Biden cautioned Israel Wednesday not to make the same mistakes the United States made after the 9/11 terrorist attacks as Israeli forces are expected to prepare a ground offensive in response to terrorist attacks launched by Hamas.

Michigan Republican charged in false elector plot agrees to cooperation deal

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan Republican accused of participating in a fake elector plot had all criminal charges dropped Thursday after he and the state Attorney General's office reached a cooperation deal.