Ketanji Brown Jackson, a judge who defies stereotypes, is on Biden's SCOTUS list

Judge Jackson also served for eight years as a federal trial court judge, and last June was confirmed for a seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.
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Judge to dismiss Sarah Palin's defamation suit against 'New York Times'

Palin sued the newspaper over a 2017 editorial that wrongly linked an ad by her political action committee to the shooting of then-Rep. Gabby Giffords in 2011.
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As state medical boards try to stamp out COVID misinformation, some in GOP push back

State medical boards have an obligation to investigate complaints about doctors, such as those who spread COVIC misinformation. But in Tennessee and other states, lawmakers are saying 'not so fast'
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U.S. women will face Canada in the Olympic hockey gold medal match

The U.S. women's ice hockey team defeated Finland 4-1 on Monday. The U.S. team will go up against its longtime rival, Canada, in the gold medal game later this week.
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Crypto ads are a Super Bowl talker, with floating QR codes and Larry David

As cryptocurrencies become more popular, crypto companies are tried to drum up excitement at the Super Bowl.
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Erin Jackson takes gold for the U.S. in women's 500 meter speed skating

Jackson became the first Black woman to medal in speed skating at a winter Olympics, and the first American woman to win the competition since 1994.
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Monday morning news briefing: Last-ditch bid to avert war

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Ghostbusters director Ivan Reitman dies, aged 75

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Love at first Zoom as Covid changes the way singletons meet their perfect match

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UK weather: Storm Dudley could bring 90mph gusts and heavy rain

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Kids with autism struggle to adapt to adulthood. One doctor is trying to change that

Dr. Mai Pham left a corporate career to spark change in a system that is failing millions of Americans with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Pence steps out of Trump's shadow, raising new questions about his political future

In response to former President Donald Trump's claims that Mike Pence could have overturned the 2020 election, the former vice president spoke out in his strongest remarks yet.
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Sunday morning UK news briefing: Today's top headlines from The Telegraph

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We in No 10 know that cutting back the size of the state must be a priority

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London bar's mezzanine floor collapses leaving 13 injured

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Coronavirus FAQ: What's the best way to protect school-age kids from COVID?

Plus: Do kids really need masks if they've been vaccinated and had COVID? And what kind of masks should kids wear?
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The man accused of killing 6 people at a Waukesha Christmas parade pleads not guilty

Darrell Brooks Jr., 39, entered the pleas to 77 charges, including six counts of homicide and multiple counts of reckless endangerment, during a court appearance that lasted less than five minutes.
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Russia could begin an invasion of Ukraine before the Olympics end, Biden adviser says

A senior U.S. military official said something was detected in recent days that sharply heightened concern that an attack is coming.
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The FDA postpones a highly anticipated meeting on the Pfizer vaccine for young kids

"We believe additional information regarding the ongoing evaluation of a third dose should be considered as part of our decision-making for potential authorization," FDA officials said in a statement.
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Remembering activist Todd Gitlin, who helped lead the '60s antiwar movement

Gitlin was part of the tumultuous student protest movement of the 1960s, and continued his commitment to social change through teaching and writing. He died on Feb. 5. Originally broadcast in 1987.
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Palace will not say whether Queen has been tested for Covid after seeing Prince Charles

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Thursday morning UK news briefing: Energy 'surge pricing' for millions

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British police deserve state of the art training

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What your music taste says about your personality, according to Cambridge experts

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Russia holds a massive military exercise with Belarus, raising concerns in Ukraine

"The buildup of troops along the borders is psychological pressure from our neighbors," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. Belarus is a possible route for Russian troops to invade Ukraine.
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Actor Bob Saget died in his sleep after hitting his head, his family says

The Saget family says they have been "overwhelmed with the incredible outpouring of love" from his fans, saying the support has been "a great comfort" to them.
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NFL says it will control investigation into Commanders owner Dan Snyder, not the team

Hours after the team's announcement of its independent investigation, the NFL said the team "would not control the probe."
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Friends who have attended every Super Bowl are planning their final trip

The far-flung friends, all in their 80s, use the Super Bowl to meet up, spend time together and reminisce. But in recent years they've come to grips with the fact it must come to an end one day
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1 in 5 Patriot Front applicants say they have ties to the military

The group, which is a rebrand of a group that attended the "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville, Va., has created an image of Americana bolstered by racism, antisemitism and neo-fascism.
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Senators announce a deal to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act

The bipartisan announcement comes after months of negotiations in the chamber. The legislation offers resources for victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence.
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Coal-dependent West Virginia eliminates ban on nuclear power

The state's ban on nuclear plants was enacted in 1996, but nuclear power has gained support as a tool to keep climate change under control and other states are transitioning away from fossil fuels.
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Glaciers are shrinking fast. Scientists are rushing to figure out how fast

Billions of people rely on glaciers for drinking water, hydropower and irrigation. A raft of new research suggests there is less ice left than previously thought.
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House passes stopgap bill to avoid government shutdown

This is the third stopgap spending bill to keep the federal government afloat since October.
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School leaders say HBCUs are undeterred after a series of bomb threats

"We have to show that we are not afraid," Dillard University President Walter Kimbrough says. The FBI is probing the threats as racially or ethnically motivated violent extremism and hate crimes.
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If you tested positive and the contact tracer never called, here's why

Swamped by thousands of calls a day, contact tracing programs have been forced to adapt. Even though they can't call everyone, experts say it's too early to give up on this pillar of disease control.
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A judge ordered the U.S. to pay $230 million to victims of a Texas church massacre

The Air Force failed to put the shooter's name on a database that could have prevented him from legally buying guns. He killed 26 people and injured 22 in Sutherland Springs, Texas, in 2017.
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Top White House science adviser announces resignation after reports of bullying

Eric Lander tendered his letter of resignation hours after a Politico article reported that the White House had found that he bullied and demeaned his subordinates.
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Corporate climate pledges are weaker than they seem, a new study reports

Many companies mislead by using accounting practices that make their environmental goals relatively meaningless or exclude parts of their businesses in their calculations, NewClimate Institute finds.
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15 boxes of White House records have been recovered at Trump's Mar-a-Lago

The 15 boxes of records discovered at Mar-a-Lago should have been transferred to officials from the White House at the end of the Trump administration, officials say.
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Why remdesivir, a highly effective treatment, is a last resort for providers

The antiviral infusion was just revived as an early treatment for COVID patients. But the drug is relatively expensive and hard to administer, relegating it what some are calling "stopgap" status.
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Experts say Delta's call for an unruly passenger no-fly list invites legal turbulence

The number of disorderly passengers on airplanes has spiked during the pandemic. Now, one airline CEO is renewing his call for a national no-fly list — and asking the U.S. government for backup.
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U.S. says Russia has amassed about 75% of the troops it would need to invade Ukraine

Officials warn that an attack could result in the deaths of tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians, while millions of Ukrainian refugees would be left to flee, likely to nearby Poland.
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For many Native Americans, the Washington Commanders' new name offers some closure

Two women central to efforts to get the NFL team to drop its offensive name say the name change marks an end to a dark chapter that celebrated a harmful stereotype. And yet, their fight isn't over.
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An estimated 45,000 people have been displaced by a cyclone in Madagascar

The cyclone has caused widespread damage by blowing the roofs off homes, knocking down trees and utility poles, making roads impassable and flooding many areas.
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The first 2022 Winter Olympic medals have been awarded. Here's what they look like

Beijing Olympic Committee organizers pulled from Chinese culture and relied on the 2008 medal design for the 2022 gold, silver, and bronze medallions.
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Navy SEAL candidate dies, another hospitalized after grueling Hell Week test

A Navy SEAL candidate died and another was hospitalized in California on Friday after completing a test at the conclusion of an assessment period known as Hell Week, officials said.
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Queen Elizabeth backs Camilla as ‘Queen Consort’ in surprise statement

In a surprise statement the day before her Platinum Jubilee, Queen Elizabeth II said she supports calling her son's second wife Camilla the "Queen Consort" when he takes the throne.
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Exes Damon Gillespie and Grace Aki sue each other over domestic violence allegations

A made-for-TV romance between actor Damon Gillespie and his YouTube star spouse Grace Aki has devolved into a legal duel -- over her claims that he was violent.
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Staff at Jewish school in France charged with ‘aggravated violence’ against students

Seven staff members at the ultra-orthodox Jewish school outside Paris were charged with mistreatment against their students.
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North Korea grows nuclear, missiles programs, profits from cyberattacks: UN report

North Korea has bolstered its missile programs during the past year and raked in revenues from cyberattacks, according to an excerpt of a confidential United Nations report.
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