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Associated Press

Rev. Jesse Jackson Gone at 84

The Reverend Jesse Jackson, a protégé of Martin Luther King Jr. who became one of the nation’s most prominent civil rights leaders and a two-time presidential candidate, has died at 84 after decades advocating for racial equality, economic justice, and political inclusion.

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6ABC

Judge Orders Slavery Exhibit Restored

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore slavery exhibits at the President’s House site in Philadelphia, ruling that removing panels about people enslaved by George Washington distorted history and violated agreements with the City of Philadelphia.

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People

Guthrie Family Cleared in Case

Authorities in Arizona say the family of Savannah Guthrie has been formally cleared as suspects in the apparent kidnapping of her 84-year-old mother Nancy, as investigators pursue DNA evidence, surveillance footage, and possible ransom notes in the suspected kidnapping.

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NPR

Curling Controversy Explained

A new episode of NPR’s "Up First" breaks down a curling scandal after Canada’s Marc Kennedy denied cheating allegations, questions about sustainability at the 2026 Winter Olympics, and the concussion risks linked to high-speed sliding sports like bobsleigh and luge.

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Variety

Robert Duvall Exits the Screen

Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor known for roles in films like “The Godfather”, “Apocalypse Now” and “Tender Mercies”, has died at 95, leaving behind a decades-long career marked by acclaimed performances across film, television, and theater.

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The New Republic

W Torches Trump

In a Presidents’ Day essay, former president George W. Bush highlighted the humility, self-restraint, and willingness to relinquish power shown by George Washington, in remarks widely interpreted as a subtle but pointed contrast to the leadership and actions of Trump.

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Silver Bulletin

Trump's Approval at New Low

Recent polling shows President Donald Trump’s net approval rating has fallen to about -15 with roughly 40.5% approval, making him slightly less popular at this stage than Joe Biden was at the same point in his first term and below his own first-term standing.

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KSTP

FBI Withholds Pretti Evidence

The FBI has told the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension it will not share evidence in the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents, complicating state and local investigations as officials continue seeking cooperation from the DHS and DOJ.

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Mediaite

Levin Makes Offer to Guthrie Writer

TMZ founder Harvey Levin publicly urged the mysterious letter-writer claiming knowledge of Nancy Guthrie’s whereabouts to share verifiable details through the outlet, promising to relay the tip to the FBI and help secure any reward if the information proves real.

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CBS News

TX Warehouse Won't Host ICE

A developer says a massive warehouse outside Dallas will not be sold or leased to ICE, ending weeks of local concern that the Hutchins property could be converted into a large-scale immigration detention center housing thousands of detainees.

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WTOC

GA Teacher Killed in ICE Chase

A beloved Savannah teacher was killed in a crash when a man fleeing an ICE traffic stop slammed into her car, sparking local outrage and questions about federal enforcement tactics after authorities said the chase was likely preventable.

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Texas Tribune

Reitz Vows To Combat Liberals

Ken Paxton–endorsed attorney general candidate Aaron Reitz is running on an aggressively combative platform, vowing to wield the Texas AG’s office as a partisan weapon and declaring the best way to serve Texans is “to destroy the left.”

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NBC News

Police and ICE Collaborations Rise

Agreements deputizing local police to assist ICE in making immigration arrests have surged 950% in the first year of Trump’s second term, expanding from 135 agencies under Biden to 1,168 nationwide amid renewed federal incentives and growing controversy.

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Forbes

Pritzker Retires Amidst Epstein Ties

Billionaire Tom Pritzker will step down as chairman of Hyatt Hotels after newly released Justice Department records detailed his past association with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, which he said he deeply regrets and called a lapse in judgment.

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CBC

Hockey Game Shooting Shock

Three people, including the suspected gunman, were killed and three others critically injured in what police described as a targeted, possibly family-related shooting at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena during a youth hockey game in Rhode Island.

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CNBC

Cuba Faces Energy Crisis

Cuba has indefinitely postponed its world-renowned annual Habanos cigar festival in Havana, citing deepening fuel shortages and widespread blackouts tied to a U.S. oil blockade that has worsened the island’s energy crisis and economy.

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The Hollywood Reporter

Cooper Exits "60 Minutes"

After nearly 20 years as a correspondent on “60 Minutes”, Anderson Cooper is stepping away from the program following his final segment — an interview with filmmaker Ken Burns — to spend more time with his children while continuing to anchor at CNN.

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Axios

Trump Explains Role in Iran Talks

Trump said Iran “doesn’t want the consequences” of failing to reach a new nuclear deal ahead of high-stakes talks in Geneva, as U.S. envoys meet Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi amid warnings that diplomacy or conflict could hinge on the outcome.

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Times of Israel

First Jerusalem Expansion Since '67

A new government-backed settlement plan tied to the Jerusalem would add nearly 2,800 housing units near the West Bank boundary for the first time since 1967, drawing accusations of “backdoor annexation” from Peace Now while regional leaders hail it as a major expansion of the settlement vision.

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The Hill

AOC Draws Mixed Reviews in Munich

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez drew mixed reviews from fellow Democrats after her appearance at the Munich Security Conference, where supporters praised her global outreach but critics seized on foreign policy missteps as potential liabilities amid 2028 presidential speculation.

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