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The U.S. military said on Monday that it struck a vessel in the Caribbean, killing three men, the latest such incident in recent months. President Donald Trump's administration has touted its success at taking out suspected drug trafficking vessels in the area. The military said in a post on X the vessel was "engaged in narco-trafficking operations."

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A massive snowstorm pummeled the northeast United States from Maryland to Maine, forcing millions of people to stay home amid strong winds and blizzard warnings, transportation shutdowns, and school and business closures. Winter weather in the Northeast may also slow the processing, transport and delivery of mail and packages, the U.S. Postal Service said. Around 15,247 flights were delayed by early afternoon on Sunday (February 22), and 3,509 were cancelled. The largest number of cancellations was at JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark airports. Mayor Zohran Mamdani declared a state of emergency and ordered non-essential vehicles off city roads from Sunday (February 22) night to noon Monday, saying plows and emergency crews needed the streets clear as snowfall intensified. The city is under its first blizzard warning since 2017.

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USA Beats Canada!

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USA Men's Hockey Wins Gold, and Show National Pride

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How Governor Tate Reeves Turned Education in Mississippi to Number One in the Nation

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Is the U.S. Going To Strike Iran Soon?

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Nick Reiner has pleaded not guilty in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. Nick Reiner’s attorney entered the plea to two counts of first-degree murder in a Los Angeles courtroom Monday. Authorities say the acclaimed director and his wife of 36 years were found dead with stab wounds in their Los Angeles home on Dec. 14. Nick was arrested hours later and has been held without bail for the two months since. Police have said nothing about possible motives. Prosecutors have not decided whether to seek the death penalty.

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NYC Blizzard: ID Overkill For Snow, Not Ballots

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Who Are The Real Racists? 

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The State Department is pulling out non-essential government personnel and their eligible family members from the U.S. embassy in Beirut, a senior State Department official said on Monday, amid growing concerns about the risk of a military conflict with Iran. "We continuously assess the security environment, and based on our latest review, we determined it prudent to reduce our footprint to essential personnel," said a senior State Department official, speaking on the condition of anonymity. "The Embassy remains operational with core staff in place. This is a temporary measure intended to ensure the safety of our personnel while maintaining our ability to operate and assist U.S. citizens," the official said. A source at the U.S. embassy said 50 people had been evacuated, while an official at Beirut airport said 32 embassy staff, along with family members, had flown out of Beirut airport on Monday. The U.S. has built up one of its biggest military deployments in the Middle East, with President Donald Trump warning on Thursday that "really bad things will happen" if no deal is reached to solve a longstanding dispute over Tehran's nuclear programme. Iran has threatened to strike U.S. bases in the region if it is attacked. "Should employees occupying emergency positions wish to depart post, please review alternative arrangements to fill the emergency position and consult with your regional bureau Executive Office as necessary," an internal State Department cable on the pullout seen by Reuters said. U.S. interests were repeatedly targeted in Lebanon in the 1980s during the 1975-90 civil war, during which the U.S. held the Iran-backed Hezbollah responsible for attacks including the 1983 suicide bombing against the U.S. Marines headquarters in Beirut that killed 241 servicemen and a 1983 suicide attack on the U.S. embassy in Beirut that killed 49 embassy staff. TALKS ON THURSDAY, DIVISIONS REMAIN Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is scheduled to travel to Israel on Saturday and meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was still planning to do that but "the schedule remains subject to change," the U.S. official said. The U.S. wants Iran to give up its nuclear program, but Iran has adamantly refused and denied it is trying to develop an atomic weapon. Washington views enrichment inside Iran as a potential pathway to nuclear weapons. Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Sunday that he expects to meet with Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff in Geneva on Thursday, adding that there was still "a good chance" of a diplomatic solution. Both sides remain sharply divided - even over the scope and sequencing of relief from crippling U.S. sanctions - following two rounds of talks, a senior Iranian official told Reuters. Citing officials on both sides and diplomats across the Gulf and Europe, Reuters reported on Friday that Tehran and Washington are sliding rapidly toward military conflict as hopes fade for a diplomatic settlement. On Sunday, Witkoff said the president was curious as to why Iran has not yet "capitulated" and agreed to curb its nuclear programme. It would be the second time the U.S. and Israel have attacked Iran in less than a year, following U.S. and Israeli airstrikes against military and nuclear facilities last June.

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Mamdani Requires NYC Residents To Show ID To Shovel Snow

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NYC Dems Require Residents To Show ID To Shovel Snow

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Mondays With Maguire: Trump's Upcoming SOTU Address With Erin Maguire, Republican Strategist.

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SCOTUS Ruling On Tariffs; Senate Rules, The Filibuster, & The 'Save America Act' With Mark Weaver, Constitutional Lawyer in PA and OH, former DOJ Spokesperson, author of the new children’s book God Bless America: 250 Years Strong (released 11/3/2025).

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Trump Admin Pursues Other Legal Options To Continue Tariff Policy With Shanker Singham, CEO of Competere, a former adviser to the British trade secretary and a former adviser to the U.S. Trade Representative.

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Susan Rice Promises Agenda To Attack Those Who Worked With The Trump Administration

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President Donald Trump says he is working with Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry to send a hospital ship to Greenland. Trump made the announcement on social media, saying the vessel would help sick people who are “not being taken care of.” There has been no official confirmation from the White House, Denmark or Greenland on whether such assistance was requested or approved. The United States Navy operates two hospital ships, but it remains unclear which vessel could be deployed or when it might depart.

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The Transportation Security Administration says its Global Entry program has been suspended for the duration of the partial government shutdown. Officials cite staffing limitations as the funding stalemate over the Department of Homeland Security continues. The move comes as a major winter storm disrupts travel across the Northeast, with many Monday flights canceled and delays mounting at major airports. Global Entry allows pre-approved travelers to expedite the customs process when returning to the United States and includes TSA PreCheck benefits. Officials say TSA PreCheck remains in operation despite the suspension of Global Entry services.

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Mexico’s army says it has killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, better known as “El Mencho,” the alleged leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel. Troops targeted Oseguera during a military operation in the western state of Jalisco, triggering hours of violence across the region. Authorities reported roadblocks, burning vehicles and clashes as cartel members attempted to disrupt security forces. The U.S. Department of State had offered a $15 million reward for information leading to his arrest. In February, the administration of President Donald Trump designated the cartel a foreign terrorist organization, intensifying pressure on the group. Officials say security operations remain ongoing as authorities work to stabilize the area.

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The United States and Iran are scheduled to hold a third round of nuclear talks Thursday in Geneva, as tensions remain high over Tehran’s advancing nuclear program. The announcement comes as President Donald Trump warned that “really bad things” could happen if a new agreement is not reached. Iran has signaled it may be open to new concessions on its nuclear activities in exchange for relief from economic sanctions, while continuing to deny that it is seeking to build a nuclear weapon. U.S. officials say Iran has enriched uranium to near weapons-grade levels, raising concerns in Washington and among its allies. Key sticking points in the negotiations include uranium enrichment limits, Iran’s missile program and broader regional security issues.

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