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Biden defends memory after classified documents report: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 9, 2024
President Biden fires back after a special counsel report questions his memory. And Russian President Vladimir Putin is asked about releasing a Wall Street Journal reporter detained in his country. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Feb. 9, 2024. Biden defends memory after special counsel report on classified documents “My memory… -
Death of baby decapitated during delivery ruled homicide, parents sue
A Georgia couple’s baby was decapitated during delivery in July 2023. The death, which been classified as a homicide by the Clayton County Medical Examiner’s Office, is prompting the parents to sue the hospital and the doctor who delivered Treveon Isaiah Taylor Jr. The hospital said the baby’s shoulder got trapped, causing complications that killed… -
Microsoft flags Iranian cyber ops as threat to US 2024 election
A Microsoft analysis warns Iranian threats have been lurking online and within tech infrastructure, targeting Israel and its allies more frequently since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war. Microsoft’s Threat Analysis Center flagged those threats as Iranian cyber attacks and influence operations, concluding that Iran’s cyber capabilities pose a threat to the 2024 U.S. presidential… -
Family of boy accused of blackface at Chiefs game sues for defamation
The family of a 9-year-old Chiefs fan is suing the sports blog Deadspin for defamation after the boy was accused of wearing blackface at a Nov. 26 game. According to the suit, the boy’s family wants an apology from Deadspin and for the article to be retracted. The original headline referred to the boy, Holden… -
Disney invests $1.5 billion in Fortnite maker Epic Games
It’s game on at Disney, as the media giant is making its biggest move into the gaming world. Disney is investing $1.5 billion in Epic Games, the makers of Fortnite. The companies said the collaboration will create new video games and an entertainment universe where players can engage with content from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and… -
US airstrike kills Iranian-backed militia leader in Iraq
U.S. forces killed a senior leader of an Iranian-backed militia in Iraq on Wednesday, Feb. 7. The U.S. carried out an airstrike in Baghdad, killing a commander of Kata’ib Hezbollah, who officials said was responsible for directly planning and participating in attacks on U.S. forces in the region. “At 9:30 p.m. (Baghdad Time) February 7,… -
Supreme Court to hear arguments over Trump’s ballot eligibility: The Morning Rundown: Feb. 8, 2024
The case to keep former President Donald Trump off the ballot heads to the Supreme Court. And Disney has its sights set on the video game industry with an Epic announcement. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. Supreme Court to hear arguments on Trump’s ballot eligibility The Supreme… -
GOP: White House pressured Amazon to ‘censor’ COVID-related books
In the wake of the “Twitter Files” and the “Facebook Files,” another example of the federal government allegedly pressuring companies into modifying their content has emerged. Amazon files released by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on X suggest the White House pressured Amazon to restrict certain books and COVID-related items due to misinformation… -
Feds charge 70 NYC public housing officials in historic DOJ bribery bust
While cities in the U.S. grapple with major housing affordability issues, officials at the country’s largest housing authority, the New York City Housing Authority(NYCHA), are gaining national attention for allegedly lining their own pockets. The Department of Justice announced on Tuesday, Feb. 6, that it made the largest bust on federal employees on a single… -
Ronna McDaniel offers to step down as RNC chair after meeting with Trump
Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel is in charge of fundraising for the GOP and choosing how to spend millions to campaign for the Republican Party. She has been heading the RNC since 2017, however, McDaniel is likely to step down from her position following a meeting with former President Donald Trump. McDaniel offered to… -
Nikki Haley loses Nevada primary to ‘none of these candidates’
The winner of Tuesday night’s, Feb. 6 Nevada Republican primary has been declared, and it wasn’t Nikki Haley, who was the only major candidate on the ballot. The winner was the “none of these candidates” option. It got the most votes, at 62%, with Haley capturing 32%. According to an NPR analysis, Haley spent nothing… -
Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson says he’ll interview Russian President Vladimir Putin
Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson announced in a video on the social media platform “X” he will interview Russian president Vladimir Putin. The New York Times is now reporting that the Kremlin confirmed that the interview has happened. “We are in Moscow tonight, we are here to interview the president of Russia, Vladimir Putin,”… -
House Republicans fail to impeach Mayorkas, pass Israel funding bill: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 7, 2024
House Republicans fail to impeach the Homeland Security secretary and pass an Israel aid bill. And voters in Nevada send a message as a winner of the state’s GOP primary is declared. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. House GOP fails to impeach Mayorkas, pass Israel funding bill…
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