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Huge snowstorm strikes north-eastern US
BBC NEWS
The north-eastern US states of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia have declared states of emergency as a huge winter storm sweeps in, bringing heavy snow.
Disney airs its first-ever ‘Gay’ cartoon kiss
CHRISTIAN NEWS NETWORK
The popular children’s entertainment company Disney aired its first-ever same-sex kissing scene on Monday during a broadcast of its television cartoon “Star vs. the Forces of Evil,” raising concerns from Christian and family groups who are calling upon parents to kiss Disney goodbye.
Euro lawmakers press EU to impose visas on US citizens
The European Parliament called on the EU executive on Thursday to force Americans to apply for visas before visiting Europe this summer, stepping up pressure to resolve a long-running transatlantic dispute on the issue.
Perez wins DNC chairmanship
CNN
ATLANTA, USA- Democrats selected former Labor Secretary Tom Perez over Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison as their new chairman on Saturday February 25, 2017, concluding a hotly contested race to lead a battered party as it tries to channel the anti-Donald Trump energy of its base into an electoral rebound.
Adolf Hitler's phone sells for more than $240,000
AL JAZEERA
Adolf Hitler's personal telephone, which the Fuehrer used to dictate many of his World War II commands, sold at auction for $243,000, the US house selling it announced.
Mossack Fonseca founders arrested over bribery scandal
THE GUARDIAN
The founders of Mossack Fonseca, the law firm at the centre of the Panama Papersscandal, were arrested in Panama City on Thursday February 9, 2017 as the country’s attorney general launched a probe into their alleged connections with Brazil’s sprawling Lava Jato corruption scandal.
Melania Trump suing Daily Mail over 'lost business opportunities'
BBC NEWS
US First Lady Melania Trump has re-filed a legal case against UK newspaper Daily Mail, saying it cost her the "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" to profit from her brand.
US Army to grant Dakota pipeline permit
BBC NEWS
The US Army has informed Congress that it will grant permission to complete the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline near tribal territory.
US judge suspends Trump deportations
BBC NEWS
A US judge has issued a temporary halt to the deportation of visa holders or refugees stranded at airports after President Donald Trump issued an order barring entry to them for 90 days.
Venus Williams makes history @ Australian Open
CNN
MELBOURNE, Australia- Venus Williams' morning didn't go as planned. Her coach, David Witt, said Williams woke up late.