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Memorial held in Miramar for five Marines killed in helicopter crash

A memorial was held Friday at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in honor of five fallen servicemembers who were killed in a helicopter crash earlier this month.

Another endangered whale was found dead off East Coast. This one died after colliding with a ship

Federal authorities said the second critically endangered North Atlantic right whale found dead in the last month showed injuries consistent with a collision with a ship.

What causes 'dating app despair' and how to manage it, according to a psychologist

Dating apps allow immediate access to a pool of candidates one could spend a lifetime trying to meet in real life, but there can be a hidden cost for users, experts say.

Memorial held in Miramar for five Marines killed in helicopter crash

A memorial was held Friday at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in honor of five fallen servicemembers who were killed in a helicopter crash earlier this month.

State governments looking to protect health-related data as it's used in abortion battle

State governments across the U.S. are adopting or considering laws that would block the sale of personal health data or information about who visits sensitive sites such as sexual health facilities.

Saving democracy is central to Biden's campaign messaging. Will it resonate with swing state voters?

BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — Just blocks from the shuttered Bethlehem Steel plant, the Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley was bustling on a recent day with scores of older people eating lunch. Downstairs, out of sight, a constant stream of visitors was shopping in its massive food pantry.

Chuck Mawhinney, deadliest sniper in US Marine Corps history, dies at 75

Chuck Mawhinney, the most deadly sniper in US Marine Corps history, passed away earlier this week at his home in Baker City, Oregon. He had 103 confirmed kills.

Around the world

Japan's new flagship H3 rocket reaches orbit in a key test after failed debut last year

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's flagship H3 rocket reached orbit and released two small observation satellites in a key second test following a failed debut launch last year, buoying hope for the country in the global space race.

White House weighs next steps after Navalny's death

President Biden and other officials placed the blame for Navalny’s death squarely with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Mediator says talks on Gaza not 'progressing as expected' after momentum in recent weeks

Key mediator Qatar says talks on a potential cease-fire deal in Gaza “have not been progressing as expected” in the past few days.

Glen Ellyn senior living residents celebrate decades of love on Valentine's Day

GLEN ELYNN, Ill -- Two couples at the Brookdale Senior Living Center in Glen Ellyn have been together for over 60 years and their love stories seem to be right out of a Hollywood movie.

Russian priest arrested after announcing memorial service for Navalny: reports

A Russian priest was detained outside of his home in Russia after announcing he would hold a public memorial service following the death of Putin-critic Alexei Navalny.

Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum dies in a car crash at 24

Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum, who was set to be a superstar of long-distance running, was killed along with his coach in a car crash in Kenya late Sunday.

Taliban decrees on clothing and male guardians leave Afghan women scared to go out alone, says UN

The U.N. mission in Afghanistan says women are scared to leave the home alone because of Taliban rules on clothing and male guardians.

Technology

Artificial intelligence is starting to help federal weather forecasting

Few endeavors have engaged the world's best minds than predicting the weather. Forecasting has improved since the days of sailing ships. Now artificial intelligence is blowing in like a Category 5 hurricane.

Oracle women fought 7 years for equity, only to win just an extra paycheck or two

The discrimination case against Oracle was the first in the industry to win class-action status, a milestone never achieved in similar fights against Microsoft and Twitter — and which was taken away from the Oracle employees in 2022 by a California state judge.

Amazon becomes latest company to argue US labor board is unconstitutional

Amazon has become the latest company to argue that the structure of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) violates the U.S. Constitution, following the lead of SpaceX and Trader Joe’s.

The generative AI revolution is transforming how banks work

The generative AI revolution has the power to transform how banks operate. Banks are increasingly turning to AI to assist with a wide range of tasks, from customer onboarding to fraud detection and risk regulation.

Apple to Launch Xcode with genAI Capabilities as Response to GitHub Copilot

Apple is working on a new version of Xcode that will feature generative AI (genAI) capabilities to assist developers in coding, following the release of Microsoft's GitHub Copilot tool.

Microsoft says US rivals are beginning to use generative AI in offensive cyber operations

BOSTON (AP) — Microsoft said Wednesday that U.S. adversaries — chiefly Iran and North Korea and to a lesser extent Russia and China — are beginning to use its generative artificial intelligence to mount or organize offensive cyber operations.

Tech companies pledge to fight deceptive AI during 2024 elections

Several major technology companies — including Adobe, Amazon, Google, IBM, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, Snap, TikTok and X — signed an accord Friday pledging to combat the use of deceptive artificial intelligence (AI) in this year’s elections.

Sports News

Klay Thompson scores 35 points off the bench in Warriors win

(KRON) -- Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson is not in the team's starting lineup for its Thursday night game against the Utah Jazz, the Warriors announced. Thompson has not entered a game off the bench since March 2012, when he was a rookie.

Mongo Update: Steve McMichael's condition improving, family says

NEW LENOX, Ill. — After being admitted to the ICU Thursday night, former Chicago Bears great Steve 'Mongo' McMichael's condition is improving, the family said in an update Friday. "Mongo’s condition is improving with the antibiotics administered for his UTI.

Chiefs players sheltered kids during Super Bowl parade shooting

"Right before I run in there, there's a little kid in front of me, so I just grabbed him and yanked him up," Smith said.

Golf pros help out Special Grizzlies hockey team

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah (ABC4 Sports) - With winter weather here, there's not much for golf pros to do. Unless they play hockey. Four members of the Utah Section PGA are hockey players. They had never played together, until recently, when they got a chance to play for a good cause.

Tiger Woods 'disappointed' after withdrawing from Genesis Invitational due to illness

Tiger Woods expressed disappointment Saturday for having to withdraw from The Genesis Invitational due to an illness, which Woods said was influenza.

Chiefs' Travis Kelce makes debut as film producer in March

The last offseason brought several Kelce commercials and multiple appearances on "Saturday Night Live.

Preparations begin for the 20th Annual Firestone Grand Prix of St. Pete

Race organizers held a media event on Thursday ahead of track construction that begins on Monday, Feb. 19.

Politics News

Phillips announces campaign layoffs, says he will remain in race

“Today, sadly, I had to announce layoffs to a lot of my staff members,” the Minnesota lawmaker said in a video posted to X, formerly known as Twitter.

Trump's New York hush-money case will start March 25. It’s the first of his criminal trials

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s hush-money trial will go ahead as scheduled with jury selection starting March 25, a New York judge ruled Thursday, turning aside demands for delay from the former president’s defense lawyers, who argued it would interfere with his campaign to retake the White House.

Lawmakers unveil bipartisan bill combining Ukraine aid and border security 

A bipartisan group of moderate House lawmakers unveiled an emergency funding bill Friday that includes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan in addition to border security policy, as centrists seek another option for helping U.S.

After months of speculation, Sen. Joe Manchin will not run for president in 2024

After speculation the powerful centrist Democrat would run third-party, Manchin announced Friday he would not be running for president in the 2024 election. But he did not endorse a candidate.

Jimmy Carter, 99, marks one year in home hospice care

Former President Jimmy Carter, 99, marked one year in hospice care this weekend, after deciding to spend his remaining time at home in Georgia last year.

Texas ban on university diversity efforts provides a glimpse of the future across GOP-led states

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The dim lighting and vacant offices were the first clues. Other changes struck Nina Washington, a senior at the University of Texas, when she returned to her favorite study spot from winter break.

In her reelection bid, Rep. Shawn Thierry tests whether Democrats will tolerate anti-LGBTQ votes

The Houston Democrat voted for three anti-LGBTQ bills last year, which could make her more vulnerable as she fights for reelection.