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Super Tuesday: 4 things to know before nation's biggest primary day

March 5 is Super Tuesday, the primary election day with the greatest number of delegates at stake in the 2024 presidential election.

Court docs: Wife lied to husband about purchasing home; arrested after trying to move in

The man reportedly didn't know that his wife faked all the financial documents submitted to the realtors and then broke into the home, smashed open the lock box, and told her husband they were new homeowners.

Oprah Winfrey exits WeightWatchers board months after revealing use of weight-loss medication

Oprah Winfrey announced that she’s parting ways with WeightWatchers’ board of directors and donating her stock in the company to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Iowa star Caitlin Clark declares for WNBA Draft, will skip final season of college eligibility

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa's Caitlin Clark, who is on the verge of becoming the all-time NCAA scoring leader in college basketball, announced Thursday that she will will leave the Hawkeyes after this season and enter the WNBA Draft.

Federal prosecutors seek July trial for Trump in classified documents case

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors are requesting a July 8 trial for former President Donald Trump on charges that he illegally retained and concealed classified documents. Defense lawyers say no trial should be conducted this year but proposed August 12 as an alternative possibility.

Iowa star Caitlin Clark declares for WNBA draft, will skip final season of college eligibility

Iowa star Caitlin Clark, who is on the verge of becoming the all-time NCAA scoring leader in college basketball, announced Thursday she will leave the Hawkeyes after this season and enter the WNBA draft.

Former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, who forged closer ties with US, has died at 84

TORONTO (AP) — Former Canadian prime minister Brian Mulroney, who forged closer ties with the United States through a sweeping free trade agreement and whose Progressive Conservative party suffered a devastating defeat just after he left office, died Thursday. He was 84.

Around the world

Argentine Jewish community recounts deadly 1994 bombing in midst of Israel-Hamas war

In the wake of Oct. 7, some in Argentina's Jewish community were grimly reminded of 1994, when the Argentine-Israelite Mutual Association was bombed, killing 85 and injuring 300.

Haitian leader heads to Kenya in hopes of reviving anti-gang police force plans

Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry arrived in Kenya on Thursday in hopes of salvaging a proposal to deploy 1,000 police officers to the gang-ravaged Caribbean nation.

Mexico's volcano erupts 13 times prompting airport delays

Volcanic ash from the Popocatépetl disrupted flights out of Mexico City's largest airport and caused another airport to temporarily suspend activity.

Cease-fire calls in Congress grow after killings at Gaza humanitarian aid convoy

Calls in Congress for increased humanitarian aid and a cease-fire in Gaza grew on Thursday after more than 100 people were killed near a convoy of trucks bringing in aid to civilians in Gaza City. Rep.

Colombia will send deep-water expedition to explore 300-year-old shipwreck thought to hold treasure

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s government announced plans Friday for a deep-water expedition to explore the mythical galleon San José, sunk in the 18th century in the country’s northern Caribbean and believed to contain cargo valued at billions of dollars.

Putin warns that sending Western troops to Ukraine risks a global nuclear war

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed Thursday to fulfill Moscow’s goals in Ukraine and sternly warned the West against deeper involvement in the fighting, saying that such a move is fraught with the risk of a global nuclear conflict.

Fire in Bangladesh capital leaves at least 43 people dead, health minister says

Bangladesh's health minister says a fire in a six-story commercial complex in the nation's capital, Dhaka, has killed at least 43 people and injured dozens of others.

Technology

First US Moon Lander Stops Working After Tipping Over at Landing

The first U.S. spacecraft to land on the moon in 50 years has gone silent, one week after crashing and tipping over near the lunar south pole.

The trick to better answers from generative AI

Generative AI offers great potential as an interface for enabling users to query your data in unique ways to receive answers honed for their needs.

European news media companies file $2.1 billion lawsuit against Google for ad tech dominance

European news media companies have filed a lawsuit against Google for approximately $2.1 billion in damages, accusing the tech giant of harming them through its ad technology practices.

Biden acts to better protect Americans' personal data such as health records and finances

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is signing an executive order aimed at better protecting Americans' personal data on everything from biometrics and health records to finances and geolocation from foreign adversaries like China and Russia.

Voting machines are costly, black-boxed, and divisive. Some towns are trying something else

While the vendors pitched their latest voting machines in Concord, New Hampshire, this past August, the election officials in the room g­­asped. They whispered, “No way.” They nodded their heads and filled out the scorecards in their laps.

Larry Magid discusses his opinion on generative AI and its impact on writing

Technology journalist Larry Magid expresses his appreciation for generative AI technology but asserts his ability to write his own correspondence and columns without assistance.

Apple Reportedly Cancels Plans to Develop Electric Vehicles

According to Bloomberg, Apple will be moving many employees from its car team to the artificial intelligence division.

Sports News

Shohei Ohtani hits 2-run homer in first exhibition game with Los Angeles Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani needed just three exhibition at-bats to show what a $700 million man can do for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Former WWE star admits to failing multiple drug tests due to cocaine use

Former WWE star Matt Riddle revealed he failed multiple drug tests toward the end of his time with the organization after using cocaine.

Los Angeles Clippers unveil new logo, uniforms

In addition to a new home arena, the Los Angeles Clippers are now set to wear new jerseys and sport a new logo next season.

Red Bull's Horner dismisses 'anonymous speculation,' denies misconduct after alleged evidence dump

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner is dismissing “anonymous speculation” after alleged evidence in his misconduct investigation was widely distributed from a generic email account.

Spain women celebrate another soccer title. This time without the distractions

Spain’s women’s soccer team is finally getting attention for its play on the field, rather than the behavior of its officials.

Josh Harris' involvement at NFL Combine may remind Commanders fans of previous owner: report

Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris is taking a hands-on approach heading into the NFL Draft. He is reportedly sitting in on quarterback interviews at the combine.

El Segundo celebrates Opening Day of 2024 Little League season

The El Segundo community rallied behind a talented group of young baseball players last August, cheering them on until they were eventually crowned 2023 Little League World Series champions.  Fast forward to Saturday, and the boys are back for Opening Day of the 2024 El Segundo Little League season.

Politics News

Alabama House, Senate pass protections for IVF after court ruling

The Alabama House and Senate overwhelmingly voted on Thursday to approve legal protections for health care businesses that provide in vitro fertilization services.

Haley lays border crisis blame on both Trump and Biden

Haley said she would shut down the border, remove people who have come illegally, strengthen asylum laws and bring back “Remain-in-Mexico.

New poll shows tight race for 2nd in California's U.S. Senate contest

With less than a week before the primary, Democrat Adam Schiff continues to maintain a lead in California’s race for U.S. Senate, but the critical race for second is within the margin of error, according to a new Inside California Politics/Emerson College poll released on Thursday.

The third-party group No Labels will meet privately as it decides whether to launch a 2024 bid

PHOENIX (AP) — The third-party presidential movement No Labels plans to meet next week to discuss its path forward as it decides whether to help launch an independent candidacy for the White House.

South Dakota Republican lawmakers want clarity for the state's abortion laws. They propose a video

South Dakota’s Republican-controlled Legislature has approved the creation of a video to outline the state’s abortion laws and to clarify when health care providers are legally allowed to intervene.

Nevada's Cortez Masto, Rosen urge Biden to prioritize border, fentanyl

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Democratic Nevada Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen are urging President Joe Biden to prioritize border security, specifically the flow of fentanyl, in his administration’s next budget.

City Council considers change to real estate broker fee laws

NEW YORK (PIX11) – A bill being considered by City Council would update the rules for real estate broker fees, requiring payment from the party who hires the broker. Supporters said existing laws unfairly require tenants to cover broker fees, even when they haven't hired them.