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Ex-Argentine President Charged With Beating First Lady While in Office - The Wall Street Journal

‘Chaos and confusion’ as Trump’s mass firings impact the basic functions of government - PBS NewsHour
The federal government is closed on Monday to celebrate Presidents Day, but the Trump administration's effort to permanently scale back the size and scope of the federal workforce continues in full force. As Laura Barrón-López reports, President Trump's actio…
Trump begins firings of FAA staff just weeks after fatal DC plane crash - The Associated Press
The Trump administration has begun firing several hundred Federal Aviation Administration employees, upending staff on a busy air travel weekend and just weeks after a fatal midair collision near Washington. Probationary workers were targeted in late-night em…
"Monumental necropolis" of 200 ancient tombs unearthed by archaeologists in Italy - CBS News
Italian archaeologists have uncovered a complex, ancient necropolis that may shed new light on the elite members of an ancient Alpine society.

Four top deputies to Eric Adams have resigned, New York mayor says - CNN
Four top deputies in Eric Adams’ administration submitted their resignations Monday, in the latest sign of the New York City mayor’s cratering support among rank-and-file workers and the city’s elected officials.

Nextdoor’s Nirav Tolia thinks he can turn things around with AI; he has a lot riding on it - TechCrunch
Social media is often about scale, but Nextdoor bet long ago on something different: that it could grow a big business off smaller, local communities. For
Judge to rule swiftly on effort to block DOGE from assessing data and firing federal employees - The Associated Press
A federal judge says she will quickly rule on a request to block Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from accessing sensitive data and firing employees at several federal agencies. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan held a Monday hearing, despite i…
Middle East latest: Israelis and Palestinians mark 500 days of war in Gaza with more uncertainty - The Associated Press
Israelis have marked 500 days of war in Gaza with protests demanding further progress on a ceasefire so all remaining hostages can be returned. People demonstrated in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem as less than two weeks remain in the ceasefire’s current phase. Talks…

U.S. Department of Education Cuts Over $600 Million in Divisive Teacher Training Grants - US Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education today announced it has terminated over $600 million in grants to institutions and nonprofits that were using taxpayer funds to train teachers and education agencies on divisive ideologies.

How to watch US-Sweden in the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off: Time, streaming - New York Post
NY Rangers forward Chris Kreider will suit up tonight for his first game of the tournament.
Pope’s health stable as he continues treatment in hospital - Vatican News
The Holy See Press Office releases an update on Pope Francis' health as he is treated for a respiratory infection in hospital, saying that he rested well and treatment is proceeding normally.
President's Day protests rally against Trump administration policies - USA TODAY
"Not My President's Day" protests are being held in cities across the nation on Presidents' Day against the Trump administration.

Canada plane crash latest: Emergency services attending reported plane crash at Toronto airport - BBC.com
All passengers and crew are accounted for after the crash at Toronto Pearson International Airport.

Police arrest apparent leader of cultlike ‘Zizian’ group linked to multiple killings in the US - WTOP
The leader of a cultlike group known as the Zizians has been arrested in Maryland along with another member of the group, Maryland State Police said Monday.

Milei Stumbles Into Crypto Memecoin Scandal Before Key US Trip - Bloomberg
Late Friday night, prolific social media user Javier Milei directed followers to a site that purported to raise money for small businesses in Argentina using crypto.
Measles cases are rising in US as Texas outbreak grows. Should we be concerned? - ABC News

Pope Francis’ hospital treatment dealing with ‘complex clinical’ condition, Vatican says - CNN
Pope Francis has a “polymicrobial infection” of his respiratory tract that will require his hospital treatment to be changed, the Vatican said Monday, with tests indicating a “complex clinical picture” for one of the oldest popes in the church’s history.

Jeff Gordon 'in full support' of William Byron breaking his records - FOX Sports
William Byron broke one of Jeff Gordon's records with his 2025 Daytona 500 win, and the Hendrick vice chairman hopes Byron breaks them all.

Trump administration tries to bring back fired nuclear weapons workers in DOGE reversal - ABC News
The Trump administration has halted the firings of hundreds of federal employees who were tasked with working on the nation’s nuclear weapons programs
College basketball rankings: Florida moves up to No. 2, Alabama drops after loss to No. 1 Auburn - CBS Sports
The Tigers solidified their hold on the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 poll with a win vs. the then-No. 2 Crimson Tide