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USAID has been under fire in recent days from the Trump administrationAlleged USAID whistleblower claims bureaucrats ‘got away with far too much’ as DOGE cracks down on agencyAlleged USAID whistleblower Mark Moyar reveals what he saw inside the agency and what he has experienced since speaking out on ‘Hannity.’When the Biden administration launched its strategy to tackle "root causes" of migration at the southern border during a time of rapidly rising and historic illegal immigration, the now-frozen

Federal agency in DOGE's crosshairs played key role in Harris’ strategy to curb migrant crisis

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine government investigators filed criminal complaints, including sedition, against Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday over her public threat to have the president assassinated if she herself was killed in an escalating political storm.National Bureau of Investigation Director Jaime Santiago said at a news conference that the complaints of inciting to sedition and grave threats against Duterte were filed at the Department of Justice, which would decide whether to dismiss the complaints outright or elevate them to court.

Philippine investigators file criminal complaints against vice president over assassination threats

The billionaire Trump ally has pushed back at criticism over transparency, saying his department’s work is ‘common sense’.President Donald Trump’s adviser Elon Musk made a rare public appearance at the White House on Tuesday to defend the swift and extensive cuts he’s pushing across the federal government, amid concerns that he’s amassing power with little transparency or accountability.

Elon Musk appears at White House defending DOGE’s work

Prospective buyers keen to retain chairman’s expertiseFans chanted ‘Levy out’ during FA Cup loss at Aston VillaDaniel Levy could be given the chance to stay on at Tottenham by a consortium seeking to buy the club. The Guardian has learned that a group of Qatari investors are willing to give Levy a long-term contract to continue running Spurs as executive chairman.

Daniel Levy may continue to run Spurs in potential Qatari takeover plan

Investment bank stocks are set to benefit from the Trump presidency, according to Kingsley Jones, founder and chief investment officer at advisory firm Jevons Global.The Australian investor has his eyes on Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan.Jones also sees a two-horse AI race between the U.S. and China, despite Europe's bullish pledges.

Bank stocks set to do ‘pretty well' under Trump 2.0, investor says, naming his favorites

A woman who heard her dog reacting to something outside in the middle of the night didn't hesitate to check it out and then discovered something very surprising.What was even more surprising—to viewers of the viral video that followed—was how she reacted to the culprit.Shayla Eggert, a 911 dispatcher who lives in Florida and posts to TikTok under the username @malibootyjudy, told Newsweek: "When I opened my door, I expected to see someone trying to break in, but to my surprise it was this opossum that was at a height I could finally pet."

Dog Alerts Owner Something Is Outside at 2 A.M.—Shock at What She Finds

Report estimates that more than a million children live in areas controlled by or under the influence of armed gangs.Gangs in Haiti are recruiting children and targeting them with violence and sexual assault, Amnesty International said in a report detailing the effects of the long-running civil unrest ravaging the Caribbean nation.

Children in Haiti falling prey to gruesome gang violence, Amnesty warns

Sixteen authors are in contention for the £30,000 prize launched last year to redress the gender imbalance in nonfiction awards in the UKThe Buffalo Stance singer Neneh Cherry, historian Anne Applebaum and Labour MP Yuan Yang are among those longlisted for the Women’s prize for nonfiction.

Neneh Cherry and Anne Applebaum longlisted for Women’s prize for nonfiction

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season!Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here.Oakland Golden Grizzlies (10-15, 7-7 Horizon League) at IU Indianapolis Jaguars (8-18, 4-11 Horizon League)

Craig and IU Indianapolis host Oakland

I’d say they were being rude and insensitiveDEAR HARRIETTE: Do you think tough love is necessary?Sometimes I can be a bit hard-headed and often have to learn things the hard way — especially with my love life.I realize that to people around me who love and care for me, that process is probably frustrating, but for me, tough love never feels motivational.

Harriette Cole: Is it tough love when my friends unload on me like this?

Feb. 12 (UPI) -- Monty, a giant schnauzer, was named Best in Show at the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Tuesday night in New York City.The 5-year-old black pooch, whose official name is Hearthmore's Wintergreen Mountain, took the top prize at the United States' second-longest continuously held sporting event after winning the working group for the third straight year.

Monty the giant schnauzer wins Best in Show at Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

Even as a child, Maggie Loucks believed being a mom was her destiny."It was always inherently who I was," says Loucks, of her tendency to take care of others. "Friends always turned to me and would always joke that I was the mom of the group."

She wanted to be a mom. So she chose a cancer treatment that gave her a chance

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.CNN —NASA on Tuesday said it may bring home Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams — the two astronauts who launched on Boeing Starliner’s first crewed test flight and have remained on the space station months longer than expected — a couple weeks sooner than previously announced.

NASA to bring Boeing astronauts home days earlier than expected after SpaceX capsule switch-up

PBS is shuttering its Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) office after President Trump last month issued executive orders aimed at curtailing DEI workplace initiatives."In order to best ensure we are in compliance with the President's executive order around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion we have closed our DEI office," the public broadcaster said in a statement shared with NPR via email.

PBS shutters DEI office

Today is Wednesday, Feb. 12, the 43rd day of 2025 with 322 to follow.The moon is full. Morning stars are Jupiter, Mars and Uranus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, Uranus and Venus.Those born on this date are under the sign of Aquarius.

On Feb. 12, 2009, a Continental airlines turboprop commuter plane crashed into a house near Buffalo, N.Y., killing 50 people, including one person in the house.

TOKYO (AP) — Japan ‘s government said Wednesday it asked the U.S. to exclude it from 25% steel and aluminum tariffs, a change from duty-free quotas that Tokyo was given previously.Japan made the request through its embassy in Washington after U.S. President Donald Trump removed the exceptions and exemptions from his 2018 tariffs on steel imports to a minimum of 25%, while hiking aluminum tariffs to 25% from 10%.

Japan says it has asked the US to exclude it from 25% steel and aluminum tariffs

SACRAMENTO COUNTY, California (KCRA) — A Sacramento County father who was facing murder charges in connection with his daughter’s death died after he was given compassionate release, the sheriff’s office confirmed to KCRA.Hussein Abughazaleh, 26, was arrested in December 2024 in connection with the death of his 8-month-old daughter Jannah Abughazaleh.

Dad accused of killing 8-month-old daughter dies hours after compassionate release

Kendrick Lamar performed during the Super Bowl half-time.The dancer reportedly hit with a lifetime ban after holding up a flag during Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl performance has broken his silence.On Sunday night, the Philadelphia Eagles stunned the Kansas City Chiefs as they came out 40-22 winners inside the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl backup dancer ‘banned for life’ breaks his silence

The woman says she's reluctant to sell to her friends after they disappeared from her and her children's livesA recently divorced woman, who put her home on the market, is having a No Good Deeds moment after her former friends decided they wanted to buy it.

Woman Says Ex Husband's Friends Who 'Ghosted' Her After Split Used 'Emotional Blackmail' to Buy Her House

Franco previously revealed the pair no longer talkSeth Rogen has responded after James Franco revealed that the pair’s friendship was truly ‘over’ after 20 years.The stars were once the duo that made up many fans’ favourite comedy bromance, having worked together on the likes of The Interview, This Is the End and Pineapple Express.

Seth Rogen finally responds to James Franco revealing the end of their friendship after 20 years

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The Trump ally was alleged to have defrauded donors to a border wall.Steve Bannon, the confidante of President Donald Trump, pleaded guilty Tuesday to defrauding New Yorkers who donated to "We Build the Wall," an online fundraiser for Trump's signature project during his first term, in exchange for a sentence without prison time.

Steve Bannon pleads guilty in border wall fraud case, avoids jail time

Jonathan Turley ‘baffled’ by courts ‘intruding significantly’ on Trump’s authorityGeorge Washington law professor and Fox News contributor Jonathan Turley joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss courts blocking President Donald Trump and Elon Musk's DOGE cuts as Democrats celebrate.Constitutional law attorney and Fox News contributor Jonathan Turley was left bewildered after a federal judge extended a temporary restraining order Monday blocking the Trump administration's buyout offer to federal employees.

Legal expert 'baffled' by courts 'intruding significantly' on Trump's presidential authority

Snow, sleet and freezing rain were expected to continue pummeling the central Appalachians and mid-Atlantic states Wednesday, while California readied for a storm that could flood areas ravaged by the recent wildfires.Especially heavy snowfall — up to nearly 14 inches (25 centimeters) — was expected in parts of Virginia and West Virginia, according to the National Weather Service.

Snow, freezing rain pummel mid-Atlantic while California prepares for likely flooding

Elon Musk’s Oval Office address showed why he’s a menacing foe for the federal government and why President Donald Trump is playing with fire by ceding him so much power.A portrait of George Washington gazed from the wall as his distant presidential successor put on a show with his billionaire friend Tuesday afternoon.

Musk shows why he’s such a powerful ally for Trump and would be an even more menacing enemy

The UConn Huskies are back-to-back defending National Champions, but this season has not gone entirely as planned. While the Huskies are still on track to make the March Madness tournament, they currently sit at 17-7 overall and 8-4 in conference play. Another notable point is that they are no longer ranked in the top 25, which is quite a shift from their past success.

Uconn's Dan Hurley trolls Creighton after hard fought road win

(Gray News) - February’s full snow moon will be on display just in time for Valentine’s Day.According to NASA, the moon will reach peak illumination on Wednesday at 8:53 a.m. EST but appear full until early Thursday evening.The Old Farmer’s Almanac says February’s full moon is called the snow moon because of the heavy snowfall that is typical during the month.

February’s snow moon to be visible just before Valentine’s Day

The 4Matic plug-in hybrid luxury sedan continues unchanged with a base price of $129,350.That base price, which includes a $1,150 destination charge, is just $450 more than the 2024 model and a negligible increase for a six-figure sedan—one that's now in its third model year.

2025 Mercedes-Benz S 580e PHEV flagship costs $129,350

Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter which explores what you need to know about the country’s rise and how it impacts the world.Hong Kong CNN —As the war in Ukraine grinds toward its fourth year, US President Donald Trump has made clear which world leader he thinks can help America end the conflict: Vladimir Putin’s ally Xi Jinping.

Trump wants China to play a role in peace in Ukraine. Is Xi Jinping willing to help?

This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.A Gol Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes ( GOL ) Boeing 737 MAX has collided with a ground vehicle during its takeoff roll in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, with all people onboard the aircraft evacuating safely.

GOL 737 MAX Collides With Ground Vehicle During Takeoff In Rio De Janeiro

Armchairs and loveseats add a dose of cozy to these spaces.We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs.The tufted floral armchair in the corner of cookbook author Dan Pelosi’s Hudson Valley kitchen is more than just a great place to sit while waiting for dinner to be served.

8 Cases for Putting Lounge-Worthy Seating in Your Kitchen

LONDON -- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine called on Western partners to apply more pressure to Russia after an overnight ballistic missile and drone strike killed at least one person and set multiple fires in the capital Kyiv."Apartment buildings, office buildings and civilian infrastructure were damaged," Zelenskyy wrote on Telegram.