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CNN —More than 150 whales are stranded off the coast of Tasmania, Australia, according to local authorities.The state’s Marine Conservation Program said Tuesday a total of 157 animals had become stranded near the town of Arthur River on the west coast of the island and that initial observations showed at least 90 of them were still alive.

More than 150 whales are stranded off the coast of Tasmania

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN(CNN) — Mindy Kaling is known for many things, but according to her longtime friend and “Office” costar B.J. Novak, she especially loves being known for, well, being well known.Kaling was honored on Tuesday when she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, where Novak made a heartfelt speech that also poked fun at Kaling’s love of being famous, even if it’s a “weird” part of the job that she never really signed up for.

BJ Novak jokes that Mindy Kaling loves being famous at her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony

CNBCIt's that time again! "Mad Money" host Jim Cramer rings the lightning round bell, which means he's giving his answers to callers' stock questions at rapid speed.Dutch Bros: "There's never anything wrong with taking a little profit...I do like the company very much."Archer Aviation: "...Maybe this thing is for real. If it's your boy's, fine, he's got his whole life ahead of him. Don't put your money in, put his."Amazon: "Amazon is what I call money side up...This thing can go down, and when it goes down,

Cramer's Lightning Round: ‘For a spec, you can buy' Red Cat

Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.We hope you enjoyed your federal holiday on Monday. Today, we’ve got the latest on how orders from President Donald Trump’s appointees are cleaving off career government officials who are uneasy about carrying them out.

The resignation decision tree: From the Politics Desk

Pope Francis, 88, was hospitalized Feb. 14 for a respiratory infection and diagnosed with double pneumonia.The pope has a history of respiratory problems, having part of his lung removed in 1957 due to infection.Francis has also experienced other health issues in recent years, including sciatica and colon surgery in 2021.

Pope Francis remains hospitalized. Here's a look at the pontiff's long medical history.

Many on social media were angered by a video which seemingly showed Costco shoppers attempting to get a refund for their stockpile of eggs.Costco customers have slammed ‘selfish’ shoppers for trying to return thousands of eggs after finding them cheaper elsewhere.Visitors to the membership-only warehouse club shared their fury after videos emerged of buyers allegedly lining up to seek a refund.

Costco customers slam ‘selfish’ shoppers for trying to return thousands of eggs after finding them cheaper

CNN —Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro has been charged in connection with an alleged coup plot to overturn the results of the 2022 election and keep his opponent from taking power, according to documents filed by prosecutors Tuesday evening.Bolsonaro was among 34 people facing charges including those of armed criminal organization, attempted violent abolition of the democratic rule of law, coup d’état, and damage qualified by violence.

Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro charged in connection with alleged coup plot

WASHINGTON — A federal judge Tuesday ordered spy agencies to put on hold for five days the firing of 11 CIA and other intelligence officers who had been told to resign or face imminent dismissal because of their temporary assignments working on diversity, equity, inclusion and access programs.

Federal judge temporarily halts the firing of 11 intelligence officers

DENVER (AP) — Anne Marie Hochhalter, who was partially paralyzed in the Columbine High School shooting but found strength to forgive and to heal her soul after bonding with another family devastated by the tragedy, has died. She was 43.Hochhalter was found in her home in suburban Denver on Sunday.

Columbine survivor Anne Marie Hochhalter, who forgave gunman’s mother, dies at 43

PANAMA CITY — Panama is detaining in a hotel nearly 300 people from various countries deported under U.S. President Donald Trump, not allowing them to leave while waiting for international authorities to organize a return to their countries.More than 40% of the migrants, authorities say, won’t voluntarily return to their homeland.

299 deportees from US held in Panama hotel as authorities try to return them to their countries

The City manager touched on the hottest topic in Spain ahead of the team's clash with Real Madrid in the Champions LeagueOne of the biggest matches of the season lies ahead of Real Madrid and Manchester City, but in Spain the Champions League itself is playing second fiddle to another topic.

Pep Guardiola dismisses Jude Bellingham controversy: 'I've never understood f--- off or f--- you'

The home of actress Nicole Kidman and musician Keith Urban was burglarized on Valentines Day, a law enforcement source familiar with the investigation said.The break-in of their Los Angeles residence on Friday included ransacking and breaking glass, the source said. It was not immediately clear what if any property may have been taken.

Home of Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban burglarized on Valentine's Day

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Tuesday told investors why he thinks now is a good time to invest in Disney, saying the entertainment giant's stock is more valuable than its current price."Disney reported an excellent quarter a couple weeks ago, but didn't get any credit for it, mostly because management didn't want to aggressively raise their full-year forecast so early in the year," Cramer said.

Disney stock is a bargain on the dip, Jim Cramer says

CNN —The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston was forced to close Tuesday due to the “sudden dismissal of federal employees,” the library’s foundation said in a statement to CNN.“As the Foundation that supports the JFK Library, we are devastated by this news and will continue to support our colleagues and the Library,” the foundation added.

JFK Library forced to close due to ‘sudden dismissal of federal employees,’ foundation says

Dortmund are the heavy favorites after cruising in the opening legGetty ImagesAs Borussia Dortmund hosts Sporting CP on Wednesday, it's a clash of contrasting fates in domestic versus European play. Dortmund enter the match with a 3-0 lead on aggregate following a first-leg triumph in Lisbon but are languishing in 11th place in the Bundesliga. After making the Champions League final last season, Dortmund won't be too peeved by that, but looking at the two sides, it would be expected that Sporting would be

Where to watch Borussia Dortmund vs. Sporting, odds, lineups: Champions League prediction, pick

New Zealand's central bank slashed benchmark rates by 50 basis points to 3.75%, marking its fourth straight cut, as the country's economy slows down.The move was in line with expectations from economists polled by Reuters, and marks the lowest the policy rate since November 2022.

New Zealand central bank slashes rates by 50 points in fourth straight cut

‘I wonder when Olive Garden is going to catch on.’This simple Olive Garden hack could get you two meals for the price of one. You just have to be a bit shameless about it.While Olive Garden may not be authentic Italian food, the Italian-American chain is beloved, especially by people dining on a budget.

‘This is why I don’t work at Olive Garden anymore’: Customers order entrees at Olive Garden. They never eat them—and there’s a sneaky reason why

A Washington state judge has struck down President Donald Trump's executive order on transgender care.Why It MattersThe Washington state federal judge who imposed the restraining order, Lauren King, had granted a temporary restraining order last week after the Democratic attorneys general of Washington state, Oregon and Minnesota sued the Trump administration.

Judge Hits Donald Trump With Legal Setback: 'Unconstitutional'

Murphy will be an unrestricted free agent if he and the Vikings don't reach a long-term dealThe Minnesota Vikings will either have to come to a long-term agreement with cornerback Byron Murphy or allow him to hit unrestricted free agency.According to a report from ESPN, the Vikings and Murphy came to a mutual agreement to push back the void date on his current contract to one day before the start of the new league year.

Vikings push back CB Byron Murphy's contract void date, can no longer use franchise tag on him, per report

CUMBERLAND — Jack LaSota held her face in her hands and insisted on her innocence.LaSota, 34, who said she identifies as female, appeared from the Allegany County Detention Center via videoconference for a bail hearing at Allegany County District Court on Tuesday.Teresa McMinn is a reporter for the Cumberland Times-News.

Zizian members remain jailed in Allegany County

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CNN —A federal judge declined on Tuesday to temporarily block Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency from accessing federal data systems at a slew of executive branch agencies.The decision by US District Judge Tanya Chutkan is an early blow to efforts by a group of Democratic state attorneys general to hamstring Musk and DOGE as they undertake efforts to upend the federal workforce.

Judge Chutkan rejects call from Democratic AGs for temporary restraining order blocking DOGE’s access to federal data

A homicide suspect and two other people sought in connection with multiple deaths were caught after parking at the end of a remote dirt road in Maryland and asked the property owner if they could live there, court records show.Maryland police on Monday afternoon arrested Jack "Ziz" Lasota, 34, Michelle Zajko, 32, and Daniel Blank, 26, in a rural area after the property owner called police to report the black-clad suspects on his land.

Arrests shed new light on 'Zizian' group tied to multiple homicides nationally

ToplineElon Musk’s team is reportedly turning its attention to the Social Security Administration as the billionaire claims—without any evidence—the agency is infested by widespread fraud, prompting its top official to quit over data access and drawing outcry over the system’s future, as both Musk and President Donald Trump vow to leave people’s benefits alone.

Here’s What We Know About Trump And Musk’s Social Security Plans—As Top Official Resigns Over DOGE Access

Denise Cheung wrote in a resignation letter that Ed Martin, nominated by Trump to be Washington's top federal prosecutor, ordered her to take actions unsupported by evidence.A longtime federal prosecutor resigned Tuesday rather than carry out what she described as orders from Trump-appointed officials to take actions unsupported by evidence, according to a copy of her resignation letter obtained by NBC News.

Veteran federal prosecutor resigns over bank freeze order from Trump appointee

Feb. 18 (UPI) -- A jury in Los Angeles found rapper A$AP Rocky not guilty Tuesday in his felony assault trial after he was accused of shooting at a former associate and friend outside of a Hollywood hotel in 2021.The Grammy-nominated rapper, who appeared in the courtroom Tuesday, jumped up and down after the verdict was read and hugged those around him, knocking some down as he said, "Thank ya'll for saving my life."

A$AP Rocky found 'not guilty' of assault in connection with Hollywood shooting

WASHINGTON (AP) — To earn the vote he needed to become the nation's top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a special promise to a U.S. senator: He would not change the nation's current vaccination schedule.But on Tuesday, speaking for the first time to thousands of U.S. Health and Human Services agency employees, he vowed to investigate the childhood vaccine schedule that prevents measles, polio and other dangerous diseases.

Kennedy says panel will examine childhood vaccine schedule after promising not to change it

Howard Lutnick has said he aligns with Trump's 'trade and tariff agenda'Trump issues executive orders on reciprocal tariffsPresident Donald Trump signs new executive orders on reciprocal tariffs from the Oval Office.The Senate confirmed Howard Lutnick on Tuesday to serve as President Donald Trump’s U.S. Secretary of Commerce.

Howard Lutnick confirmed as Trump's commerce secretary

There are no longer any sub-$15k new cars for sale in America, following the demise of recent models like the Chevrolet Spark. These days, anything under $20,000 is considered the absolute bottom end of the new car market. In this list, we’ve put together the best-rated new cars for 2025 in the $15k to $25k range.

Best Cars Of 2025 From $15k To $25k

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Passengers describe ordeal after Delta flight crashes with 80 people on board

Choosing the right curtains or shutters for your space can be a tricky balance between letting in light and maintaining privacy. While there are practically endless options to consider, it is important to find something both stylish and practical. There is one solution that checks both of these boxes.

The Cute Curtain Alternative That'll Create Privacy While Still Letting In Sunlight

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama Senate voted Tuesday to give the governor the power to appoint the head of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs, a move that comes after a public feud between Gov. Kay Ivey and the former commissioner.Senators voted 21-9 for the bill that would make the position a gubernatorial appointee.