Senate blocks massive funding bill, with critical talks underway to avoid government shutdown

Bipartisan senators blocked a massive spending bill Thursday, as eleventh-hour talks continue to avoid a costly partial government shutdown that looms at the week’s end. read more...

As Iran cracks down, Trump faces three risky paths forward

After weeks of nationwide protests, Iran’s Supreme Leader ordered a violent crackdown that left thousands dead. President Trump, who had urged demonstrators to remain in the streets, ultimately did not intervene — a decision that now shapes the narrow set of … read more...

Former Illinois deputy is sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing Sonya Massey

A former Illinois sheriff’s deputy was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in prison for fatally shooting Sonya Massey, who had dialed 911 to report a possible prowler outside her Springfield home. read more...

At Ground Zero for Iran protests, Tehran shoppers voice frustrations with Iranian government | CNN

CNN’s Fred Pleitgen visits Tehran’s Grand Bazaar, where protests started in late December. Thousands were killed and at least 40,000 arrested in the subsequent crackdown, according to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency. Faces are blurred for prot… read more...

Look of the Week: Dua Lipa and a new era of Boom Boom fashion

A pack of celebrities in animal prints are doing their best to distract us from a bleak reality. read more...

Bomb cyclone to bring major winter storm to the Southeast. Northeast could see a glancing blow or a lot of snow

A rapidly strengthening storm is expected to develop off the Southeast coast this weekend amid a deadly cold outbreak, bringing a high likelihood of snow and strong winds to parts of the Carolinas and southern Virginia - just days after a historic winter stor… read more...

She was supposed to be the first teacher in space. 40 years later, her mission continues

NASA’s 1986 Challenger mission was intended to inspire students to consider a future in space. The crew’s family is continuing their legacy. read more...

FBI searches Fulton County elections office as it investigates alleged voter fraud

The FBI served a warrant Wednesday at an elections office in Fulton County, Georgia, as it probes alleged voter fraud in the 2020 election. read more...

Why people are wearing real fur again | CNN

For most of its history, fur was the ultimate status symbol. But in recent decades it’s also become controversial due to concerns around animal cruelty. Now, it’s making something of a comeback as climate-conscious consumers weigh up the merits of wearing vin… read more...

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