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Missouri infant dies after mother 'accidentally' places baby in oven instead of crib: police

The Kansas City Police Department arrested a mother who allegedly put her 1-month-old daughter down for a nap, but put the child in the oven instead of the crib.

Stingray miraculously pregnant at aquarium with no males

A female stingray at a North Carolina aquarium is pregnant, something handlers didn't think was possible as there are no male stingrays in the tank.

Lakewood Church shooting: Woman with child in tow opens fire inside Joel Osteen's Texas megachurch

A woman wearing a trench coat with a 5-year-old child in tow opened fire with a long rifle inside Joel Osteen's famed mega church on Super Bowl Sunday.

President Joe Biden to travel to East Palestine next week, a year after derailment

President Joe Biden will travel to East Palestine, Ohio, on Friday, about a year after a Norfolk Southern train there derailed and spilled a cocktail of hazardous chemicals that caught fire.

Carville: Biden not accepting Super Bowl interview is a 'sign'

This will be the second year in a row that the president has not sat for an interview before the big game.

Jeff Bezos sells nearly 12 million Amazon shares worth at least $2 billion, with more to come

SEATTLE (AP) — Jeff Bezos filed a statement with federal regulators indicating his sale of nearly 12 million shares of Amazon stock worth more than $2 billion. The Amazon executive chairman notified the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of the sale of 11,997,698 shares of common stock on Feb.

Taylor Swift arrives at Super Bowl to watch Travis Kelce and Chiefs play 49ers

The 14-time Grammy-winner, who is dating Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, flew across nine time zones and the international dateline to arrive about two hours before kickoff.

Around the world

Congressional committee chair slams TikTok's role in aiding Chinese migrant surge at southern border

Many in China have reacted negatively to a shocking report that found Chinese migrants make up the biggest group trying to illegally cross the U.S. southern border every year.

Putin uses Tucker Carlson interview to press his Ukraine narrative, hints at swapping WSJ reporter

Russian President Vladimir Putin used an interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson to push his narrative on the war in Ukraine, urge Washington to recognize Moscow's interests and press Kyiv to sit down for talks.

Pope and Argentine President Milei embrace after pontiff canonizes Argentina's first female saint

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis and Argentine President Javier Milei embraced Sunday in St. Peter's Basilica, as Argentine faith and politics came together during a Mass to canonize the country's first female saint.

Prince Harry settles a case against a UK tabloid publisher that hacked his phone

A British newspaper publisher has agreed to pay Price Harry a “substantial” sum in costs and damages for invading his privacy with phone hacking and other illegal snooping, Harry’s lawyer said Friday.

King Charles III diagnosed with cancer

LONDON (AP) — King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has begun treatment, Buckingham Palace said Monday. The palace says the cancer is not related to the king’s recent treatment for a benign prostate condition. It did not say what form of cancer the 75-year-old monarch has.

Biden: Israel's response in Gaza has been 'over the top'

President Biden on Thursday admonished Israel in some of his strongest terms yet over its response to the Hamas terrorist attacks last October. "I'm of the view, as you know, that the conduct of the response in Gaza Strip has been over the top," Biden said in remarks from the White House.

Netanyahu declares 'victory is within reach' as Hamas reduced to 'last remaining bastion'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said victory is "within reach" in the war against Hamas and argued for a continued campaign to deliver the final blow.

Technology

General Motors' robotaxi service faces public criticism in regulatory hearing

General Motors' Cruise robotaxi service received criticism from a California judge, drawing comparisons to the character Eddie Haskell, following a collision that damaged its expansion plans.

Lurie Children’s Hospital Reports Network Breach by 'Criminal Actor'

Get the latest update on the network outage that has affected Lurie Children’s Hospital for over a week. Officials confirm unauthorized access by a 'criminal actor'.

Here’s how to stream the Super Bowl on Paramount+ — even for free

Tuning into the Super Bowl used to be easy — flick on the TV and find the broadcast channel or channels it was airing on. It’s still that way, but for cord-cutters that don’t have a TV package or antenna, it’s a little more complicated.

Meta says it will label AI-generated images on Facebook and Instagram

Facebook and Instagram users will start seeing labels on AI-generated images that appear on their social media feeds, part of a broader tech industry initiative to sort between what’s real and not.

Key duties of a Linux system administrator

Discover the crucial tasks and responsibilities of a Linux sysadmin. Explore the efficiency and productivity gained through command line operations and scripting in this field.

Sports Streaming Platform by ESPN, Fox, Warner Bros. Discovery to Launch in Fall

Get ready for an exciting new sports streaming platform this fall as ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery collaborate to bring you offerings from over 15 networks and all four major professional sports leagues.

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.

Sports News

Canada routs US 6-1, sweeps final 4 games to claim 2nd straight Rivalry Series

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Natalie Spooner and Emma Maltais each scored twice, Ann-Renée Desbiens made 24 saves and Canada routed the United States 6-1 on Sunday in the decisive seventh game of the Rivalry Series.

Stephen Curry hits 3-pointer with 0.7 seconds left, Warriors beat Suns 113-112

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — As soon as Bradley Beal lunged for the steal to try to keep the ball from Stephen Curry with 3.3 seconds left, the Phoenix guard knew it was a bad gamble. “He’s the best to ever shoot it,” Beal said. “So you know the result after that.

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.

Patrick Mahomes gives Chiefs pregame hype-up speech for Super Bowl: 'This is our moment'

Patrick Mahomes is no stranger to pregame speeches, so he left his Kansas City Chiefs a short and sweet message ahead of Super Bowl LVIII.

Arsenal hammers West Ham 6-0 and Man United ignites Champions League hopes with 2-1 win at Villa

Arsenal hammered West Ham 6-0 for its biggest ever Premier League away victory before United beat Aston Villa 2-1 in a huge result in the race for Champions League qualification.

Late picks, undrafted players making impact for Chiefs, 49ers

Brock Purdy’s journey from Mr. Irrelevant to Super Bowl starting quarterback is one of the main subplots of this year’s Super Bowl. But a handful of other late draft picks and players who weren’t drafted at all have made contributions to the 49ers and Chiefs.

Iowa's Caitlin Clark needs 8 points to set NCAA scoring record after finishing with 31 vs. Nebraska

Caitlin Clark’s pursuit of the NCAA women’s career scoring record will continue for at least four more days after her 31-point performance in No. 2 Iowa’s 82-79 loss to Nebraska.

Politics News

Credit card surcharge guidance set to start in New York

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – There is a new guidance for New York State businesses when charging an additional fee to customers paying with a credit card, starting on Feb. 11.

San Diego's guide to elections during the Mar. 5 presidential primary

Voting is officially underway in San Diego for the upcoming Mar. 5 presidential primary, featuring dozens of local, state and federal races and several ballot measures.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin returns to Walter Reed for apparent medical issue

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was taken to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Sunday afternoon for an apparent medical issue, the Pentagon announced Sunday. Austin was transported by his security detail to Walter Reed around 2:20 p.m.

Trump wins Nevada Republican caucus after skipping primary

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Former President Donald Trump won the Nevada Republican Party's caucus Thursday night with just one other name on the ballot.

Rosendale's entry into Montana Senate primary sparks GOP furor

The entry of Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-Mont.) into Montana’s Senate race is threatening the party with a bitter and bruising primary ahead of a general election seen as central to its effort to regain control of the upper chamber in November.

Trump says he wouldn't defend NATO allies from Russia if they're 'delinquent'

The Republican front-runner said that, as president, he warned NATO allies that he "would encourage" Russia "to do whatever the hell they want" to countries that don't meet their spending commitments.

One in six 'more likely to vote' with push from Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce: Poll

Not only can Taylor Swift bring fans to stadiums across the world for her sold-out “Eras” tour, she can also get them to head to the ballot box