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Uproar over Biden classified documents report carries echoes of 2016 Clinton email case

WASHINGTON (AP) — The release of a harshly critical Justice Department special counsel report on President Joe Biden has triggered instant flashbacks to history-shaping events of 2016.

Almost half say inflation affecting Valentine's Day plans: Survey

Story at a glance Americans spend billions of dollars celebrating Valentine’s Day every year, but inflation is forcing many to rethink how they honor the holiday this year.

Couple accused of abandoning nearly 200 bodies spent cremation money on vehicles, $1,500 dinner

Neither one of them has entered a plea yet. Investigators have been gathering evidence since the bodies were found.

L.A. basketball player with congenital limb difference nominated for prestigious national award

He was born with a congenital limb difference that affected his left arm, leaving him with only a fully developed right hand in a sport that demands adaptability.

Biden calls GOP holdup of Ukraine aid 'close to criminal neglect' as he meets with Germany's Scholz

President Joe Biden says the Republican holdup on sending new U_S_ aid to Ukraine for its war with Russia was “close to criminal neglect.

Why your favorite food may have a different name in other states

Have you ever looked at a product on the grocery store shelf and were convinced it used to go by a different brand name? Well, you might not be wrong, especially if you used to live somewhere else.

How Asian American and Pacific Islander athletes in the NFL express their cultural pride

One might think rookie Nikko Remigio would be fielding all kinds of questions on making it to the Super Bowl in his first pro season. But leading up to Sunday's game in Las Vegas, his family in the Philippines have asked more about Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift.

Around the world

Ocean system that moves heat gets closer to collapse, which could cause weather chaos, study says

An abrupt shutdown of Atlantic Ocean currents that could put large parts of Europe in a deep freeze is looking a bit more likely and closer than before as a new complex computer simulation finds a “cliff-like” tipping point looming in the future.

Israel seeks to evacuate Palestinians jammed into a southern Gaza city ahead of an expected invasion

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has ordered the military to prepare a plan for the evacuation of the population of the southern Gaza city of Rafah ahead of an expected ground invasion.

Biden adds guardrail to military assistance, under pressure from Senate Dems

President Biden added a layer of scrutiny to U.S. weapons sales to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan, issuing guidance on how they can be used and linking them to humanitarian assistance.

46 reported dead in Chile as forest fires move into densely populated central areas

VIÑA DEL MAR, Chile (AP) — Intense forest fires burning around a densely populated area of central Chile have caused at least 46 deaths, Chile's president said Saturday evening, and officials said at least 1,100 homes had been destroyed.

Senate to work Super Bowl weekend after Paul vows to delay Ukraine funding

Senators are slated to work over Super Bowl weekend after Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) pledged to delay votes on a $95.3 billion bill funding Ukraine, Israel and other national security priorities.

Ukraine's new army chief signals new momentum, but huge problems stand in the way

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s new military chief signaled Friday that he wants to build new momentum, saying his immediate goals are to improve troop rotation at the front lines and harness the power of new technology, at a time when Kyiv’s forces are largely on the defensive in the war with Russia

After US strikes in Yemen, Iran issues a warning about suspected spy ships in the Mideast

JERUSALEM (AP) — Iran issued a warning Sunday to the U.S. over potentially targeting two cargo ships in the Mideast long suspected of serving as forward operating bases for Iranian commandos. The warning came just after the U.S.

Technology

Bluesky, a social network championed by Jack Dorsey, opens for anyone to sign up

Bluesky, a Twitter-like social network championed by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, has emerged from its cocoon and is now allowing anyone to create an account and join the service.

What it’s really like on the planet Venus? Ask this NASA scientist

NASA researcher Lori Glaze is focused on the nearby planets and their geologic behavior. The post What it’s really like on the planet Venus? Ask this NASA scientist first appeared on Federal News Network.

Taylor Swift is demanding this college student stop tracking her private jet

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — When it comes to dealing with a Florida college student who uses public data and social media to track the private jets of billionaires, politicians and other celebrities, Taylor Swift apparently can't just shake it off.

Startups pursue GPU alternatives for AI

Twenty years ago, Nvidia made a calculated decision to expand its focus from gaming to high-performance computing processing. So much of HPC is mathematics, and the GPU is, by design, a massive math coprocessor with thousands of cores operating in parallel.

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

The Vision Pro, a virtual reality headset, became available in Apple stores Friday in the United States.

White House urges Congress to extend internet subsidy program

The White House is urging Congress to extend a subsidy program that assists one in six American families in affording internet access, which is a crucial part of President Joe Biden's commitment to providing reliable broadband service to all households in the United States.

Cisco brings AI assistant to cloud app security service

Cisco is launching a generative AI-based assistant to help customers handle cloud-native application security issues more quickly and efficiently.

Sports News

Reports: Cubs and Cody Bellinger still far apart on contract negotiations

Writer's Note: The video above featuring MLB Network's Jon Morosi is from a Jan. 18, 2024 interview with WGN's Jarrett Payton.

Former Mets GM Billy Eppler suspended through World Series for fabricating injuries

Former New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler was suspended through the 2024 World Series by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred, who concluded he and other team employees fabricated injuries to create open roster spots.

Utes lose triple overtime heartbreaker to Arizona

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) - It was an instant classic, but ultimately the Runnin' Utes just ran out of gas against #8 Arizona.

Mailbag: ACC-Big 12 merger(?), CFP matters, Fox and the NW schools, Pac-12 blame game, the Dartmouth case, the Apple deal and more

Should the ACC and Big 12 explore a full merger to fortify themselves against the growing influence of the SEC and Big Ten?

Chiefs and 49ers ramp up intensity ahead of Super Bowl

“The first two days (of Super Bowl week) are always a challenge. Yesterday was really good, today was even better," he said.

The new WAGs? Taylor Swift, Brittany Mahomes, Kristin Juszczyk bring new meaning to maligned term

In the run-up to the San Francisco 49ers battling the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl, pop culture is awash in stories about WAGS -- the wives and girlfriends of the players, including Taylor Swift.

UCLA's Chip Kelly steps down after six seasons as head coach as Bruins prepare for move to Big Ten

UCLA coach Chip Kelly stepped down Friday after six seasons leading the Bruins, leaving the soon-to-be Big Ten school scrambling to fill a vacancy at the top of the program with spring practice about a month away from cranking up around the country.

Politics News

San Francisco sued over guaranteed-income programs blasted by critics as racist

California's San Francisco is being sued by conservative groups over income programs that financially benefit some, while discriminating against others based on skin color and gender identity.

Democrats: The economy's great! Republicans: Are you kidding me?

President Joe Biden and Democrats are ready to run on the economy. But Republicans are digging in too.

Colin Jost of 'Saturday Night Live' gets entertainer gig at White House correspondents' dinner

WASHINGTON (AP) — Colin Jost, the co-anchor of Weekend Update on “Saturday Night Live,” will get a chance in April to roast leading political and media figures as the featured entertainer at the annual dinner of the White House Correspondents’ Association.

Three years after BLM protests gripped nation, a police shooting in Lufkin draws little attention

Texas police killed 141 people last year, according to a database. At least 22, including Aaliyah Anders, were Black.

Georgia Republicans say Fani Willis inquiry isn't a 'witch hunt,' but Democrats doubt good faith

ATLANTA (AP) — The Republican leading a specially-appointed Georgia state Senate committee that's supposed to investigate whether Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis committed misconduct proclaimed repeatedly Friday during the panel's first meeting that he seeks just the facts, but the lead

Meet the MPR News politics team

The political season is heating up. The Minnesota legislative session begins Monday and we’re heading into a big election year. Coming up Monday at 9 a.m., MPR News host Angela Davis talks about covering politics with members of the MPR News politics team.

Nevada prosecutors point to Republican leaders' phone calls in fake elector case

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Nevada prosecutors have filed phone records from the state Republican Party chairman and the Clark County party chair as part of the “fake elector” case involving the two men and four others, documents said.