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February 3, 2026

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Media shows restraint on breaking news of Venezuela raid : NPR

The Trump administration has regularly vilified the mainstream media but not when it comes to the capture of Nicolas Maduro. JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: If you are a journalist, you want to be the first to break a major news story, to get the scoop. And Saturday’s early morning raid on Venezuela by U.S. troops to seize President Nicolas Maduro, that obviously counts as pretty big news. The Trump White House and the Pentagon have routinely attacked the mainstream media as irresponsible. Yet, as U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told ABC News yesterday, the press showed restraint on this. (SOUNDBITE

February 3, 2026

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Ukraine war latest: Trump reacts to Russian attacks despite his truce claim – as Zelenskyy addresses US and Europe | World News

By Ivor Bennett, Moscow correspondent  The Russian president’s name appears more than 1000 times in the latest files. His inclusion doesn’t imply any wrongdoing, and there’s no evidence the two ever met, but boy, it sounds like Jeffrey Epstein wanted to. The emails appear to reveal repeated attempts by the convicted sex offender to court the Kremlin leader. And there’s even an audio file, in which Epstein can be heard coaching someone on how to approach Vladimir Putin. “I would send a note to Putin, saying ‘I’m going to leave government on March 14th. I’m going to be in Scandinavia,

February 3, 2026

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Trump news at a glance: outcry and questions after US attack on Venezuela | Trump administration

The US attacked Venezuela and captured its long-serving president Nicolás Maduro on Saturday, with Donald Trump promising to put the country under American control for now, even as Venezuelan officials vowed defiance. As part of a dramatic overnight operation that knocked out electricity in parts of Caracas, US special forces captured Maduro in or near one of his safe houses, the US president said. With Maduro in US custody, “we will run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition”, Trump said. Trump says US will ‘run’ Venezuela Donald Trump has vowed the

February 3, 2026

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US seizes Russian-flagged tanker in Atlantic as UK confirms it gave support to operation

Why is the US still referring to the Marinera tanker as the Bella 1?published at 18:12 GMT 7 January 18:12 GMT 7 January by Kayleen Devlin When US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the US Coast Guard had boarded two vessels, she referred to the oil tankers as the Sophia and the Bella 1. Bella 1, now renamed Marinera, was falsely flying the flag of Guyana last month, which made it stateless. The Russian transport ministry said earlier today that it granted the Marinera “temporary permission” to sail under the Russian flag on 24 December. The vessel is currently

February 3, 2026

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China urges Canada to break from U.S. influence as Carney visits Beijing

BEIJING (AP) — As Canadian leader Mark Carney arrives in China on Wednesday, his hosts see an opportunity to peel the longtime U.S. ally away from their rival, at least a bit. China’s state media is calling on the Canadian government to set a foreign policy path independent of the United States — what it calls “strategic autonomy.” Canada has long been one of America’s closest allies, geographically and otherwise. But Beijing is hoping that President Donald Trump’s economic aggression — and, now, military action — against other countries will erode that longstanding relationship. The government bristled at former U.S.

February 3, 2026

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The Breaking of Time by USA Today Bestseller J.J. Hebert Wins Sil

The Breaking of Time – Award-Winning Urban Fantasy Novel Urban fantasy novel The Breaking of Time: Chronicles of the Arvynth earns a five-star view and Silver honor in Adult Fiction PORTSMOUTH, NH, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Breaking of Time, the first novel in J.J. Hebert’s acclaimed Chronicles of the Arvynth urban fantasy series, has been awarded Silver in the Adult Fiction category at the Readers’ Choice Book Awards. In addition to the Silver distinction, the novel received an official five-star review, further solidifying its critical success. The Readers’ Choice Book Awards recognize outstanding literary achievement across

February 3, 2026

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US Senate kills resolution that would have limited Trump action in Venezuela | US Senate

The US Senate has voted against a war powers resolution that would have prevented Donald Trump from taking further military action against Venezuela without giving Congress advance notice. Senators Josh Hawley of Missouri and Todd Young of Indiana, who had joined three other Republicans to advance the resolution alongside Democrats last week, flipped after they said they received assurances from the Trump administration. With Hawley and Young’s votes, the Senate was split 50-50 on the resolution. JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote. The Republican senators Rand Paul, Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins cast their votes for the war powers resolution

February 3, 2026

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Iran to hold talk with US about nuclear deal; Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff on way to Israel

Home News Iran to hold talk with US about nuclear deal; Trumps special envoy Steve Witkoff on way to Israel Iran’s state news agency Fars reported that President Pezeshkian has ordered the start of nuclear talks with the US. Updated: February 2, 2026 11:56 PM IST (AP Photo/Ben Curtis – Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader via AP) New Delhi: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has authorized the start of talks with the United States on the nuclear issue. This decision comes at a time when US President Donald Trump has said he wants to reach an agreement with Iran to

February 2, 2026

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Team USA starts breaking boundaries and records – The Griffin Gazette

MILAN, Italy 一 February 2026 marks the 25th Winter Olympic Games in history. Avid viewers from around the globe are eagerly awaiting the moment these incredibly talented athletes appear again on their screens. All the nations participating in this grand event are currently deciding or have already decided the individuals who will represent their countries as model athletes.  Team United States of America is notorious for bringing home gold medals and showcasing their American ambition. Team Canada is also home to many decorated athletes, especially for the Winter Games, due to their cold climate and surplus training programs available.  The

February 2, 2026

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BREAKING NEWS: Gov. Cuomo signs bill making New York first U.S. state to ban giraffe trade

New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has just signed into law a groundbreaking bill that makes the Empire State the first in the nation—and the world—to designate giraffes as a vulnerable species and ban the trade in their body parts. The bill also offers similar protections to other animal species fast heading toward extinction, including the hippopotamus, seven species of pangolins and the star tortoise. Assemblymember Steve Englebright and Sen.Monica Martinez introduced the measure last year after a shocking undercover investigation by the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International found giraffe parts and products sold online