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Stephen Colbert says CBS blocked interview with Democratic candidate James Talarico
Late-night host Stephen Colbert said his interview with Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico was pulled from Monday night’s broadcast over network fears it would violate regulatory guidance from the Trump administration on giving equal time to political candidates. Source link
IN PHOTOS | Lunar New Year celebrations for the Year of the Horse
The Year of the Horse has begun, and celebrations around the world have started in what is being described as a year filled with independence, forward movement and energy. Source link
Cucumber costs are skyrocketing in Russia, and so is anger over wartime prices
The humble cucumber, a favourite in Russian salads and meals, is the latest staple to suddenly skyrocket in price, angering consumers and stirring up politicians and regulators keen to tamp down any popular discontent at a time of war. Source link
Iran partially closes Strait of Hormuz as it resumes indirect nuclear talks with U.S.
Iran’s supreme leader warned on Tuesday that U.S. attempts to depose his government would fail, as Washington and Tehran began indirect talks in Geneva on their long-running nuclear dispute amid a U.S. military buildup in the Middle East. Source link
Russia, Ukraine exchange damaging volleys ahead of trilateral talks with U.S.
Russian forces pounded Ukrainian power infrastructure before a new round of peace talks, killing three energy workers and leaving tens of thousands of people without power and heat, officials said Tuesday. For its part, Ukraine struck a Russian oil facility. Source link
Jesse Jackson, U.S. civil rights activist, dead at 84
Jesse Jackson, the Martin Luther King protege whose two bids for the U.S. presidency highlighted a lifelong fight for social and economic justice for all Americans, has died at age 84, his family said in a statement on Tuesday. Source link
At 41, American Elana Meyers Taylor captures her 1st women's Olympic monobob title
Elana Meyers Taylor, the 41-year-old United States bobsledder whose career was jeopardized by concussions, is finally an Olympic champion. She prevailed in women’s monobob with a four-run time of three minutes 57.93 seconds, beating Laura Nolte of Germany by 0.04 seconds on Monday in Italy. Source link
3 killed, including suspect, in shooting during Rhode Island youth hockey game
Three people, including the suspect, were killed in a shooting during a Rhode Island youth hockey game. Three others are in critical condition. Police say it appears targeted and possibly tied to a family dispute. Source link
Savannah Guthrie and family not suspects in mother's disappearance: sheriff
Nancy Guthrie’s family has been cleared as possible suspects in her abduction, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said on Monday, as the case involving the mother of Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie entered its third week. Source link
Legendary actor Robert Duvall, known for The Godfather, dead at 95
Robert Duvall, the legendary actor known for his roles in The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, has died at 95, his wife confirmed in a social media post. Source link