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Politics February 6, 2016

US Democratic donor contacts Biden allies about possible run

A prominent Democratic donor worried about the party’s chances of winning the presidency emailed dozens of fans of Vice President Joe Biden on Friday, urging…

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Some on-air claims about Dominion Voting Systems were false, Fox News acknowledges in statement after deal is announced

Dominion still has pending lawsuits against election deniers such as Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell

Here are the 20 specific Fox broadcasts and tweets Dominion says were defamatory

• Fox-Dominion trial delay 'is not unusual,' judge says • Fox News' defamation battle isn't stopping Trump's election lies [...]

Judge in Fox News-Dominion defamation trial: 'The parties have resolved their case'

The judge just announced in court that a settlement has been reached in the historic defamation case between Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems. [...]

'Difficult to say with a straight face': Tapper reacts to Fox News' statement on settlement

A settlement has been reached in Dominion Voting Systems' defamation case against Fox News, the judge for the case announced. The network will pay more than $787 million to Dominion, [...]

Millions in the US could face massive consequences unless McCarthy can navigate out of a debt trap he set for Biden

• DeSantis goes to Washington, a place he once despised, looking for support to take on Trump • Opinion: For the GOP to win, it must ditch Trump • Chris [...]

White homeowner accused of shooting a Black teen who rang his doorbell turns himself in to face criminal charges

• 'A major part of Ralph died': Aunt of teen shot after ringing wrong doorbell speaks • 20-year-old woman shot after friend turned into the wrong driveway in upstate New [...]

Newly released video shows scene of Jeremy Renner's snowplow accident

Newly released body camera footage shows firefighters and sheriff's deputies rushing to help actor Jeremy Renner after a near-fatal snowplow accident in January. The "Avengers" actor broke more than 30 [...]

Jake Gyllenhaal and Jamie Lee Curtis spent the Covid-19 lockdown together

It's sourdough bread and handstands for Jake Gyllenhaal and Jamie Lee Curtis. [...]

Toddler crawls through White House fence, prompts Secret Service response

A tiny intruder infiltrated White House grounds Tuesday, prompting a swift response from the US Secret Service. [...]

Jamie Foxx remains hospitalized nearly a week after 'medical complication'

Jamie Foxx remains hospitalized in Georgia nearly a week after his daughter revealed the actor experienced a "medical complication," a source with knowledge of the matter told CNN on Monday. [...]

A 13-year-old dies after participating in a Benadryl TikTok 'challenge'

A 13-year-old in Ohio has died after "he took a bunch of Benadryl," trying a dangerous TikTok challenge that's circulating online, according to a CNN affiliate and a GoFundMe account [...]

See pizza delivery guy take out suspect fleeing police

Pizza guy delivers more than a pie, taking out a fleeing suspect. CNN's Jeanne Moos shows him putting his best foot forward. [...]

Netflix is winding down its DVD business after 25 years

Netflix is officially winding down the business that helped make it a household name. [...]

FTC chair Lina Khan warns AI could 'turbocharge' fraud and scams

Artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT could lead to a "turbocharging" of consumer harms including fraud and scams, and the US government has substantial authority to crack down on AI-driven [...]

Caitlin Clark makes WNBA history with record-breaking game after weeks of controversy

Caitlin Clark's historic 45-point, 10-assist game made her the first WNBA player to reach those marks amid ongoing controversy over her protection. [...]

Major appeals court declares New Jersey AR-15 ban unconstitutional in landmark Second Amendment ruling

The NRA calls the 3rd Circuit's ruling a "historic victory" after the court struck down New Jersey's semiautomatic rifle and large capacity magazine bans. [...]

Raising Cane's owner Todd Graves on how viral Tom Brady-Rob Gronkowski dunk tank came to be at Fanatics Fest

Tom Brady's pinpoint throw sent Rob Gronkowski splashing into 500 gallons of Raising Cane's sauce during a viral moment at the Fanatics Fest on opening day. [...]

First death reported in Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease outbreak as cases rise to 67

The outbreak has sickened 67 people with 12 hospitalized as investigators trace Legionella bacteria to dozens of cooling towers on the Upper East Side. [...]

Someone brought a very fitting item for Florida Gators legend Tim Tebow to autograph

Two fans brought a full-sized taxidermied alligator to Fanatics Fest for Tim Tebow to sign, creating the ultimate Florida Gators memorabilia piece. [...]

Jazz Chisholm Jr says Knicks championship parade fuels his World Series hunger with Yankees

Jazz Chisholm Jr. said conversations with Knicks players during their title celebration fueled his desire to bring a World Series to the Bronx even more. [...]

New York Times raises eyebrows by referring to AIPAC as 'hard-right' pro-Israel group

Critics slammed the New York Times for calling AIPAC a "hard-right pro-Israel lobbying group" in its coverage of the House vote on Israel aid. [...]

Beyoncé and Jay-Z's East Hampton home gate damaged after man crashes through

A witness saw Keith Jonathan Webster drive at "a high rate of speed up the driveway" before crashing into the gate of the couple's East Hampton home, causing significant damage [...]

Former Bills, Steelers cornerback Levi Wallace retires at 31

Levi Wallace went from an undrafted free agent to eight-year NFL starter, racking up 12 interceptions before announcing his retirement at age 31. [...]

Trump, Infantino declare World Cup a success before Argentina-Spain final: 'America has won'

Trump and Gianni Infantino praised the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the greatest sporting event in history ahead of Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium. [...]

Time enough at last: What's next after the House passes bill to do away with Daylight Saving Time?

Congress is once again pushing to make Daylight Saving Time permanent. [...]

If China targeted our elections, why reward it with 600,000 student visas?

Trump claims China stole millions of American voter files to influence the 2020 election, raising urgent questions about Chinese student visas and much more. [...]

Democrats turn on congressional hopeful after 'hiding' LGBTQ+ views from Muslim voters

Melissa Chaudhry reportedly said she left LGBTQ+ rights off her website to avoid alienating Muslim voters, sparking a revolt from Washington state Democrats. [...]

'The View' co-host lauds Hunter Biden as 'riveting' after podcast sit-down, calls him 'biggest troll'

Ana Navarro calls Hunter Biden "riveting" and "the biggest troll" while arguing his Burisma income pales beside Trump family crypto earnings. [...]

ESPN writer who blamed racism for his arrest says racism is not to blame for Caitlin Clark hate

Howard Bryant claims Caitlin Clark's on-court behavior, not race, explains WNBA hostility, but his argument on Bomani Jones' podcast draws scrutiny. [...]

Iran War Updates: Bridges and Water Plants Hit as Strikes Stretch to 7th Straight Day

Overnight and into Friday, Iran reported U.S. strikes on infrastructure that can serve civilian purposes and has targeted similar sites in Gulf countries that host American bases. In the afternoon, [...]

Burnham Becomes Labour Leader and Britain’s Incoming Prime Minister

At a time of political upheaval and economic stagnation, Andy Burnham will on Monday become the seventh prime minister in a decade. [...]

The 20-Somethings Running Ukraine’s War Machine

A new generation has been cutting red tape to speed weapons to the front. But the old guard pushed back, and now Ukraine’s young defense minister is out. [...]

‘Suddenly, I Was Free’: A Chinese Pastor’s Journey From Jail to the U.S.

In his first interview since being released by China, Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri details his surprise release after a direct appeal by President Trump to Xi Jinping. [...]

Israeli Strike in Gaza Kills Seven People, Health Officials Say

The Israeli military said the attack targeted members of the second-biggest militant group in Gaza. It also said it was “aware of the claims that several uninvolved individuals” had been [...]

Prominent Cuban Artist Will Go Into Exile After 5-Year Prison Term

The United States offered a visa to Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, who was expected to fly to Miami on Saturday. [...]

How Andy Burnham, ‘King of the North,’ Conquered U.K. Politics

A plain-spoken politician from a modest background in northwest England, Mr. Burnham became Labour leader — and Britain’s incoming prime minister — on Friday. [...]

Beijing Rejects Trump’s Claim of Meddling, but Avoids a Fight

Chinese officials called the election-meddling accusation baseless, while analysts said Beijing was trying to preserve a fragile détente. [...]

Venezuela Earthquakes Force a Grim Homecoming for Migrants

Mass migration, which defines modern Venezuela, has heavily marked the earthquake, too, saving many who had left, but also making their grief harder. [...]

7.3-Magnitude Earthquake Off Coast of Mexico and Guatemala Poses Tsunami Threat

A powerful earthquake near the border of Mexico and Guatemala raised fears of a tsunami and shook buildings across three countries. [...]

Parents in Uganda Demand Answers After Bus Crash Kills 21 Children

The driver of the school bus, carrying dozens of students, lost control, officials said, causing the bus to veer off the road into a boulder. [...]

Hundreds of Rohingya Feared Drowned at Sea

Members of the persecuted minority group from Myanmar set off in search of a better life weeks ago, but news of their boats sinking only emerged recently. More than 500 [...]

As Blazes Spread Near Paris, Extreme Heat Is Changing How France Fights Fires

Until recently, France’s forest fires were mostly in the south. This week, fires are raging much farther north. France is having to rethink its firefighting strategy. [...]

Dubai Migrant Worker Layoffs Reveal Costs of Middle East War

The Persian Gulf city attracted migrant workers with the promise of opportunity. Many now say the war has brought job losses and salary cuts. [...]

7 Americans Sent to Disputed Kenya Ebola Site After New Trump Travel Ban

The aid workers were on the frontline in the fight against the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and have shown no symptoms, their employer said. [...]

Dow posts record closing high, stocks gain for 3rd week; dollar dips

Prop guns spark debate after cinematographer's death on set

White House repeats no Taiwan policy change; experts see Biden gaffe

White House signals Biden may address filibuster reform soon

Israel designates Palestinian civil society groups as terrorists, U.N. 'alarmed'

EXCLUSIVE U.S. hopes to soon relocate Afghan pilots who fled to Tajikistan, official says

Ex-Giuliani associate Parnas found guilty of violating U.S. campaign finance law

White House says no new deadlines on reconciliation bill

U.S. Supreme Court to hear challenge to Texas abortion ban

Viral video, opinions challenge Georgia jury selection for Arbery case