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White House to require assurances from countries receiving weapons that theyre abiding by U.S. law

The Biden administration will be requiring countries that receive weapons from the U.S. to provide “credible and reliable” written assurances to the State Department that they will use those weapons in accordance with the laws of war, according to a national security memorandum released Thursday. The executive action applies globally to the more than 100 countries that currently receive American …

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Camilla says King Charles doing extremely well after cancer diagnosis, but what is her role?

London —Queen Camilla said Thursday evening that King Charles III was “doing extremely well under the circumstances,” several days after Buckingham Palace revealed that the monarch had been diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer and was undergoing treatment. Speaking at a concert celebrating the work of local charities in England’s Salisbury Cathedral, Camilla said Charles was “very touched by …

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New Jersey teen sues classmate for allegedly creating, sharing fake AI nudes

A New Jersey teen is suing a classmate for allegedly creating and sharing AI-generated pornographic images of herself and other classmates. A male classmate used an “AI application or website” to alter photos of the 15-year-old, who is identified only as Jane Doe because she is a minor, and other female classmates at Westfield High School, according to a federal …

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Icelands volcano eruption cuts off hot water supply to thousands after shooting lava 260 feet in the air

Thousands of residents of southwest Iceland had their hot water supply cut off amid “severe frost” overnight – because of lava. The region’s third volcanic eruption since December sent lava flows that officials say damaged pipes that supply hot water to the area. “We don’t have any hot water because the lava field is over the pipes,” Keflavík resident Bryndis …

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CIA Director William Burns to travel to Cairo for further hostage talks

CIA Director William Burns is expected to travel to Cairo next Tuesday for further hostage talks after a new set of terms was delivered by Hamas days ago to the Qatari government, multiple sources familiar with the matter confirmed to CBS News. Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani will also attend. While Israeli Prime …

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Oklahoma judge caught sending texts during a murder trial resigns

An Oklahoma judge agreed to step down Friday after she was caught sending hundreds of texts from the bench while overseeing a murder trial in the killing of a 2-year-old boy, including messages that mocked prosecutors and were sprinkled with emojis. District Judge Traci Soderstrom also agreed to not seek judicial office again in Oklahoma under a proposed settlement agreement …

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10 best 6-year CD rates for February 2024 (up to 4.35% APY)

When it comes to building a solid savings plan, one vital component is finding the right way to maximize the returns on your money. After all, it’s easier to meet your financial goals or cover costly emergencies if you’re regularly depositing money into your savings while earning interest at a high rate. But if you want to get the most …

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Sales of Tracy Chapmans "Fast Car" soar 38,400% after Grammys performance

Tracy Chapman performed her 1988 hit “Fast Car” for the first time in years at the Grammys on Sunday, sharing the stage with Luke Combs, who covered the song on a recent album. The surprise performance had an impact – sales of the original version spiked more than 38,000% after the Grammys, according to Billboard. Chapman’s song made it back …

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5 Marines killed in helicopter crash are identified: "Every service familys worst fear"

The fiveMarines who diedwhen their helicopter crashed during a storm in the mountains outside San Diego have been identified. The servicemembers were aboard a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter that was traveling during bad weather from Creech Air Force Base in Clark County, Nevada to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, California for “routine flight training.” The crashed helicopter …

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Body of famed Tennessee sheriffs wife exhumed 57 years after her cold case murder

Authorities have exhumed the body of the wife of a famed former Tennessee sheriff more than a half-century after she was fatally shot in a still-unsolved killing. Officials said the unexpected move came after agents received a recent tip. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirmed that it oversaw the exhumation of the body of Pauline Pusser on Thursday at Adamsville …

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