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Gruesome footage from stolen memory card now key to an Alaska murder trial

After being left alone in a truck while out on a "date," a woman stole a digital memory card from the center console. Now, more than four years later, what she found on that card is key to a double murder trial set to begin this week.

Senegal police clamp down on protesters as opposition rejects election delay

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Police made arrests and fired tear gas at opposition supporters during protests Sunday against the decision by President Macky Sall to postpone Senegal's Feb. 25 elections as federal lawmakers prepared to debate a bill to formalize the postponement.

Former Trump official dies after being shot in DC carjacking spree

A former Trump administration official has died after being shot in an attempted carjacking spree in downtown Washington, D.C., last Monday, the victim's family has confirmed.

O’Keeffe smashes women's US Olympic trials record in marathon debut, earns spot in Paris Games

Fiona O’Keeffe smashed the women’s U.S. Olympic marathon trials record in her debut at the distance on a warm Saturday to secure her spot in the Paris Games.

Victoria Monét, Dua Lipa stun on the wild-and-wacky Grammys red carpet

NEW YORK (AP) — Victoria Monét walked the Grammys red carpet Sunday in a bronze Versace goddess body-hugger, her adorable 2-year-old and fellow nominee, Hazel, in a matching color as music's big night unfolded on the wildest and wackiest red carpet of awards season.

Have the Kansas City Chiefs achieved dynasty status?

Ever since Kansas City drafted the generationally talented Patrick Mahomes, the organization trended dynastically.

South Dakota Gov. Noem banned from tribal reservation over remarks on US southern border

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem was banned from the Pine Ridge Reservation by Tribe President Frank Star Comes Out of the Oglala Tribe, after comments to bolster Texas border.

Around the world

‘World’s coolest dictator’ poised for landslide victory in election

Salvadorans are voting in an election Sunday that is widely expected to hand Nayib Bukele a second term as president despite accusations of extrajudicial policies.

For the first time, an Irish nationalist will lead Northern Ireland's government

LONDON (AP) — An Irish nationalist made history Saturday by becoming Northern Ireland’s first minister as the government returned to work after a two-year boycott by unionists.

Graham slams Biden on Middle East strikes: ‘The only Iranian we killed… is some dumba--’

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Sunday dug into the timing of President Biden's response to last week's deadly drone strikes, arguing the U.S. gave Iraq and Syria a "weeks notice," that only served to kill "some dumbass," who did not know the counter-attack was coming.

Virginia Democrat suggests new hostage deal is 'best chance' to deescalate war in Gaza

Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) suggested Saturday that the "best chance" to deescalate the war in Gaza between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas is by negotiating a new deal to release the remaining hostages taken captive by the group at the war's onset.

Houthi rebels vow to respond to US, UK strikes in Yemen

Yemen's Houthi rebels on Sunday pledged to push forward with their military operations and respond to the latest set of strikes by the United States and Britain over the weekend. The strikes, conducted by the U.S.

A Russian cosmonaut sets a new record for the most time in space

The Russian space agency says one of its cosmonauts has broken the world record for the most time spent in space.

US hits hard at militias in Iraq and Syria, retaliating for fatal drone attack

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military launched an air assault on dozens of sites in Iraq and Syria used by Iranian-backed militias and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Friday, in the opening salvo of retaliation for the drone strike that killed three U.S. troops in Jordan last weekend.

Technology

Visual Studio Code adds ‘Hey Code’ voice command

Visual Studio Code 1.86, the January 2024 release of Microsoft’s code editor, introduces a voice command, “Hey Code,” that starts a session with Copilot Chat. The new release also brings per-window zoom levels.

Cloud migration is still a pain

A recent survey is telling us what most of us already know. Cloud migrations are complex, expensive, and often need to be more successful. Perhaps it’s time we stopped digging a migration hole and learned to do better.

Apple ends yearlong sales slump with slight revenue rise in holiday-season period but stock slips

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple snapped out of a yearlong sales funk during its holiday-season quarter, propelled by solid demand for the latest model of its iPhone and still-robust growth in a services division facing legal threats that could undermine its future prospects.

Skyscraper-size asteroid will buzz Earth on Friday, safely passing within 1.7 million miles

Astronomers say an asteroid as big as a skyscraper will pass within 1.7 million miles of Earth on Friday.

Watch out parents: Scammers are coming after your kids and teens

While elderly individuals are often targeted for scams, teen online cybercrimes grew by nearly 2500% between the years 2017 to 2022.

Apple launches $3,500 VR headset: What to know

Apple has launched its newest product, The Vision Pro, a virtual reality headset. It became available in Apple stores Friday in the United States. CEO Tim Cook welcomed waiting customers at Apple’s New York City Flagship store to unveil the company’s first new product in seven years.

United to flight attendants: Put away your phone or you are fired

United Airlines flight attendants have been told to stay away from personal electronic devices while working or they will face possible termination.

Sports News

Brink’s big day helps Stanford women roll past UCLA, 80-60

Brink had 19 points, 19 rebounds and seven blocks in Stanford's lopsided, nationally televised win in a matchup of two Top 10 teams.

What will be on the Sphere in Las Vegas during Super Bowl LVIII?

Many throughout the world are curious as to what will be projected on the massive Sphere's Exosphere during the Super Bowl in one week's time. On Sunday, we received a sneak preview of what to expect from the newest addition to the Las Vegas skyline.

Here's what it would take for Taylor Swift to get to the Super Bowl

Will Taylor Swift be able to attend to support her partner, the Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, if she has a concert in Tokyo the day before?

REPORT: Broncos looking to make a splash in the Draft

Super Bowl LVIII is set which means it's time for all of us less fortunate fans who aren't lucky enough to have a team in the big game to get excited about the draft.

Bucs' Shaquil Barrett, wife Jordanna welcome baby girl nearly a year after daughter's death

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett and his family are over the moon after he and his wife Jordanna welcomed the latest addition to their family this weekend -- a baby girl.

Sportsbooks won't take bets on possible Taylor Swift Super Bowl appearance

In the U.S., where betting laws vary from state to state, the general rule is that wagering is limited to what happens on the field.

Traore scores 24 points as #22 BYU beats West Virginia

MORGANTOWN, W.V. (AP) - A healthy Fousseyni Traore is giving No. 22 BYU a big lift heading into the final month of the regular season. Traore had a season-high 24 points and nine rebounds to lead the Cougars to an 86-73 victory over West Virginia on Saturday night.

Politics News

How hard-line Republicans pushed a Mayorkas impeachment to the floor

MAGA-wing Republicans and House Democrats agree on one thing: It’s the far-right wing of the GOP conference that would deserve the credit for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’s impeachment.

Most Republicans in new poll believe Trump's legal cases are being handled 'unfairly'

A majority of Republicans in a recent poll say they believe former President Trump's investigations are being conducted "unfairly.

House approves Child Tax Credit: How much could NY parents get?

NEW YORK (PIX11) – The U.S. House of Representatives has approved an expansion to the federal Child Tax Credit, which would give parents with children more money during the tax season.

Board of Supervisors approve $10 million of flood emergency funding

Ten million dollars of emergency funding passed through the San Diego County Board of Supervisors after a 4-1 vote approved the funding for those who lost their homes in the floods.

Florida Democrats push back against 'anti-trans' driver's license guidance

Florida Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives want the federal government to intervene in response to a state mandate forbidding residents from changing the gender marker on their driver's license.

Phillips looks past South Carolina on rocky presidential race path

The first official primary of the Democratic presidential nominating process is Saturday in South Carolina. Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips acknowledges he’s got little chance.

Illinois voters trying to boot Trump from ballot file legal challenge after election board defeat

CHICAGO (AP) — A group of voters trying to remove former President Donald Trump's name from Illinois' primary ballot over the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol has taken its fight to court after the state's election board unanimously rejected its effort.