Biden nominates Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court
President Biden nominates federal appeals court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, the first Black woman chosen for the high court. He praised her as fair and capable, noting her public defender background and long legal career, with confirmation potentially by April after Senate hearings.
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Sanctions and pandemic news sweep world markets and populations
U S and European officials debate keeping Russia off SWIFT while signaling broader sanctions to impact Moscow. Biden notes measures exceed SWIFT with European voices split on deterring Russia. Hong Kong reports 10010 new COVID cases amid zero COVID testing plan. Inflation surges 6.1 percent in January, core up 5.2 percent, with strong spending and savings. Johnson & Johnson and three distributors finalize 26 billion opioid settlement, enabling funds to flow to state and local governments by April.
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Northeast Snowstorm Dumps Up To Foot Of Snow
A Friday snowstorm dumped nearly a foot of snow in parts of the U S Northeast while other areas saw sleet and ice. The National Weather Service warned of flash freezes as temperatures fell from the low 30s to the 20s and roads ice over, with winter storm warnings across New England and eastern New York.
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Russian Troops Close on Kyiv as War Expands
Russian forces press toward Ukraine's capital amid high casualties and shelling of apartments, bridges, and schools. President Zelenskyy appeals for cease-fire while warning major cities face attack. US officials note stubborn resistance and slower advance than Moscow sought. Kremlin says Kyiv talks offer concessions, not peace.
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