7th Memphis cop relieved of duty, millions under winter storm warnings: 5 Things podcast

The Memphis Fire Dept. also fired 3 employees for not aiding Tyre Nichols, Biden says COVID-19 emergency declarations will end in May: 5 Things podcast       

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‘Shut this story down’: Government released robodebt victims’ details to stop them speaking to media

A former media adviser to Alan Tudge has told a royal commission that information from robodebt victims’ personal files were provided by the human services department’s office…

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Priscilla Presley contests validity of Lisa Marie’s will

The ex-wife of rock’n’roll legend Elvis Presley says their daughter’s will was suspiciously altered.

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United States: 1 killed, 4 injured in shooting incident in Texas

United States: At least 4 students were killed while four others were injured after a shooter opened fire at a hookah lounge in in Austin, Texas, authorities…

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Europe’s Economy Edges Higher, Heading Off Forecasts of Recession

The eurozone economy grew 0.1 percent late last year, a reflection of modestly rising optimism as energy prices have eased, but risks remain.The eurozone economy grew 0.1…

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Why Black Families Are Leaving New York, and What It Means for the City

Black children in particular are disappearing from the city, and many families point to one reason: Raising children here has become too expensive.Black children in particular are…

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Russia Sidesteps Western Punishments, With Help From Friends

A surge in trade by Russia’s neighbors and allies hints at one reason its economy remains so resilient after sweeping sanctions.A surge in trade by Russia’s neighbors…

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AP Top Stories January 31 A

Here’s the latest for Tuesday January 31st: More Memphis officials disciplined or fired; Biden to end COVID-19 emergencies; Sec. of State Blinken urges calm in Middle East;…

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2 Des Moines midwives say Iowa stymied their plan to open a birth center. Now they’re suing

Des Moines Midwife Collective argues in lawsuit that law requiring regulators to grant permission for new health care facilities is unconstitutional.       

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NSW Police have charged more than 600 people in a domestic violence crackdown

NSW Police have arrested hundreds of high-risk domestic violence offenders during a blitz on “the most challenging community issue of our generation”.

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French retirement age strike hits schools and trains

A new wave of protests begins across France against plans to lift the retirement age from 62 to 64.

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It’s California versus the rest of West in the battle over the Colorado River’s water

Months of bitter negotiations between seven states that rely on the Colorado River’s vanishing water have collapsed along a clear fault line over the past week: California…

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Nearly 1,000 flights already canceled Tuesday as winter storm rolls through the US

Nearly 1,000 flights were canceled across the United States Tuesday, according to FlightAware, as extreme winter weather affects parts of the country.

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Roads will likely remain dangerously slick throughout the storm as the triple threat of ice, sleet and snow arrives

• Nearly 1,000 flights already canceled today as winter storm rolls through the US • It’s California versus the rest of West in the battle over the…

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Central Florida police: drive-by shooting wounds 10

Ten people were injured Monday afternoon during a drive-by shooting in a central Florida neighborhood, police said. Lakeland Police Chief Sam Taylor said investigators believe the shooting…

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Funeral for mosque victims, Pakistan PM visits injured

A funeral was held for victims of the suicide bomb attack on a mosque in Peshawar that killed dozens of people, and wounded more than 150. (Jan….

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