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The prosecutor in the first-degree murder case against an Arizona rancher suspected of killing a Mexican man on his land last month has alleged the rancher that day opened fire on a group of about eight unarmed people outside his home. (Feb. 22)
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Rio revels in full-scale Carnival street parties

Seattle City Council on Tuesday added caste to the city’s anti-discrimination laws, becoming the first U.S. city to specifically ban caste discrimination (Feb. 22) (AP video/Manuel Valdes)

Here’s the latest for Tuesday, February 21st: EPA orders Norfolk Southern to clean up toxic derailment; Gov. Whitmer speaks at funeral for MSU victim; Putin rails against West in annual address; Portugal revelers celebrate Carnival return
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President Joe Biden’s surprise visit to Ukraine was the first time in modern history that a U.S. leader visited a war zone outside the protection of the U.S. military. It was a feat the White House said carried some risk even though Moscow was given a …

A record 12 manatees were released into the wild in Florida after being rescued and rehabilitated. (Feb. 21) (AP video: Daniel Kozin)

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken deplored Russia President Vladimar Putin’s move to suspend its participation in the last remaining nuclear arms control pact with the United States as “deeply unfortunate and irresponsible,” noting that “we’ll be …

Here’s the latest for Tuesday February 21st: Biden goes to Poland; New earthquake shakes Turkey and Syria; Suspect arrested in Southern California auxiliary Bishop death; Massive explosion in Ohio metals plant.

A new 6.4 magnitude earthquake on Monday killed three people and injured more than 200 in parts of Turkey that were laid waste two weeks ago by a massive quake that killed tens of thousands. (Feb. 21)

A year ago, with Russian forces bearing down on Kyiv, Western leaders advised Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to flee. (Feb. 21)