In this week’s newsletter, Thomas Gibbons-Neff, a Times reporter and former Marine, shares his journal entries from February 2010 and the days leading up to Operation Moshtarak in Afghanistan.
World
Death Toll Rises to 15 in Istanbul Building Collapse
Turkish news reports raised the possibility that columns had been removed from the building, weakening it — once a common practice.
Dorm Fire Kills 10 Young Players in Brazil, Sending Shudder Through Soccer World
The blaze broke out in the early morning at a training center in Rio de Janeiro for teenage players at Flamengo, one of the most famous clubs.
A Guide to Trump and Kim Jong-un’s Next Summit Meeting
President Trump and Mr. Kim, the North Korean leader, will meet for the second time at the end of this month in Vietnam. Here’s what to expect.
‘Death to America’ Means ‘Death to Trump,’ Iran’s Supreme Leader Says
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reflected on the slogan repeatedly as Iran prepares for the 40th anniversary of its revolution and struggles with renewed U.S. sanctions.
The Flood Was Extraordinary. So Was Australians’ Response.
In the aftermath of record-breaking rain, residents of Townsville, Australia, are supporting one another in ways that mental health experts say are critical for coping with disasters.
Penguins Pringle and Charlie get cuddly with 92-year-old animal lover
A retiree at an assisted living home in the UK got to spend the afternoon with her favorite animals! Buzz60’s Mercer Morrison has the story.
Abortion, Jeff Bezos, Grammy Awards: Your Friday Briefing
Here’s what you need to know.
Al Sharpton calls for VA governor’s resignation
During a chapel service at Virginia Union University, the Reverend Al Sharpton urged Virginia’s Governor, Ralph Northam, to step down over the controversy surrounding his use of black face. (Feb. 8)
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Bezos accuses Enquirer of blackmail, extortion
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos said Thursday he was the target of “extortion and blackmail” by the publisher of the National Enquirer, which he said threatened to publish revealing personal photos. (Feb 7)