Republicans aiming to take back control of the U.S. Senate are urging lawmakers and candidates to express support for in vitro fertilization after a ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court that determined IVF embryos are children, “regardless of their location.” In a memo released Friday, the National Republican Senatorial Committee, which works to elect Republicans to the Senate, advised candidates …
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23 February
Death toll rises to 10 after deadly fire in Spains southern city of Valencia, authorities say
Valencia, Spain — The death toll from a dramatic fire that left two residential buildings charred in Valencia rose to 10 on Saturday after authorities announced they located the remains of what they believe is the last missing person. Forensic police found the 10th victim inside the scorched building, national government delegate in Valencia Pilar Bernabé told journalists. Police will …
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23 February
Flaco, the Eurasian eagle-owl who escaped Central Park Zoo, dies after apparently flying into building, zoo officials say
NEW YORK — Flaco, the Eurasian eagle-owl who has been followed by bird watchers across Manhattan since escaping the Central Park Zoo last year, has died, the zoo said Friday. He apparently collided with a building on West 89th Street, according to a news release from the Wildlife Conservation Society, which operates the zoo. The society said that the Wild …
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23 February
Ukraine-Russia war hits 2-year mark with Kyiv desperate for more U.S. support and fearing abandonment
Lviv, Ukraine — The mood in Ukraine is about as gloomy as it has been since Russia launched its full-scale invasion two years ago, on Feb. 24, 2022. Ukrainian troops are desperate for ammunition, and many feel they’ve been forgotten about by their global allies. Saturday’s two-year landmark will come right on the heels of one of the toughest losses …
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23 February
Mississippi National Guardsmen killed in helicopter crash identified
The two Mississippi National Guardsmen who died after the helicopter they were in crashed Friday afternoon have been identified. Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves identified the men as Chief Warrant Officer 4 Bryan Andrew Zemek, 36, and Chief Warrant Officer 4 Derek Joshua Abbott, 42, in a statement on social media. Zemek served in the Alpha Company 1st Battalion, 149th Aviation …
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23 February
When do South Carolina polls close for the 2024 primary? Key times for the Republican vote
Here are thelatest resultsin the South Carolina GOP primary. Washington— South Carolina voters headed to the polls Saturday for the state’s Republican presidential primary, the fourth primary contest of the 2024 campaign. Haley, the state’s former governor, is the last major Republican running against former President Donald Trump for the nomination. He has won all of the GOP contests so …
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23 February
Hobbyist balloon detected over Western U.S. has left American airspace, officials say
The small, high-altitude hobbyist balloon being tracked by the U.S. has left American airspace, the North American Aerospace Defense Command told CBS News on Saturday afternoon. CBS News first reported that the military was tracking the balloon as it traversed the Western U.S. on Friday. NORAD, the military command responsible for air defense over the U.S. and Canada, later confirmed …
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22 February
6 smart ways to tackle expensive debt in retirement
Retirement is a time to savor the fruits of your labor, but if you’re facing looming debt, it can cast a shadow on your golden years. And, if that debt comes with a high interest rate, the costs can compound quickly — especially if you haven’t budgeted to pay it off in full as part of your retirement plan. But …
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22 February
When and where to see Februarys micromoon, known as the Snow Moon
Look up, astronomy fans: February’s full moon, a micromoon, will be visible from Thursday evening through Sunday morning, according to NASA. February’s full moon, known as the Snow Moon, will reach peak illumination at 7:30 a.m. ET on Saturday, according to NASA. The Old Farmer’s Almanac details specific moonrise times for different ZIP codes across the United States. Though a …
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22 February
Oklahoma man hacked government auction site to buy cars for a buck
An Oklahoma man used his computer skills to defraud Uncle Sam, hacking into a government auction site to lower the price of vehicles and jewelry he’d successfully bid on from thousands of dollars down to one buck, federal prosecutors said. Evan James Coker, 41, pleaded guilty to wire fraud in a scheme involving online auctions run by the General Service …
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