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02-20-2023

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The Krewe of Bacchus Parade in New Orleans: A Shooting at the Krewe

Five people were shot, one fatally, at the Krewe of Bacchus Parade in New Orleans on Sunday night. An unidentified suspect was arrested "just moments after shots were fired," police said. Police are still working to determine whether others had fired shots or were involved in the incident.

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The Philadelphia Police Department notified the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office of the death of Christopher Fitzgerald

Miles Pfeffer, 18, is charged with murder, robbery, carjacking and other offenses. He allegedly shot a Temple University police officer in the head, killing him. The officer, Christopher Fitzgerald, leaves behind a wife, four children and his parents. "Officer Fitzgerald gave his life to selflessly serve and defend this community," the university says.

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What Putin's past, his present, and future holds for Putin

Vladimir Putin says he learned from his boyhood brawls in his native St. Petersburg: “If you want to win a fight, you have to carry it through to the end, as if it were the most decisive battle of your life.” But so far, Putin’s gamble in invading his smaller and weaker neighbor seems to have backfired spectacularly.

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The NBA All-Star Game: The First Game for the First Time in a NBA Player

Boston's Jayson Tatum scores an All-Star Game-record 55 points for Team Giannis. He was the first pick by Giannis Antetokounmpo in the starters' portion of the draft. It was James' first loss in six times as captain. James didn't return to the game with a right hand contusion.

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German-Ukrainian diplomats allegedly called Merkel after Minsk broke the Min

The former German leader received a call Jan. 12 from someone claiming to be Poroshenko. The conversation was assisted by a German-Ukrainian interpreter. The recording features Merkel saying — as she has done publicly before — that the much-criticized Minsk peace agreement had bought precious time for Ukraine.

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G-7 Summit Summary: The First Anniversary of the Russian Invasion

Kishida says he will host an online summit to be joined by Zelenskyy on Friday. It will be the first time for Kishida to host a G-7 summit. Japan has provided loans of more than 70 billion yen ($520 million) to Ukraine in emergency economic assistance.

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The Buttigieg-Shaw Derailment: Why Do We Need to

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said Friday that the chemicals that spilled into the Ohio River are no longer a risk. People in the community say they have constant headaches and irritated eyes. The state plans to open a medical clinic in the village of 4,700 to analyze their symptoms.

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North Korea launches of ballistic missiles and nuclear weapons as a threat to the United States

The launches continue a tit-for-tat exchange that began Saturday. North Korea has said many of its previous weapons tests were warnings over U.S.-South Korean military drills. The two militaries plan to hold a table-top exercise this week to hone a joint response to use of nuclear weapons.

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Loss of Power in Oakland and Alameda Airports Caused by Fire on Pacific

The Oakland Fire Department responded to a fire on Pacific Gas. The fire caused power outages in Oakland and Alameda. Social media posts showed large crowds of people gathered at baggage claim. The power outage also halted some public transportation to the airport and snarled traffic on other roadways.

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The International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEC) Conference & Trade Show: The Russian War

The International Defense Exhibition and Conference is held in the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi. It underscores how the Gulf Arab federation has sought to embrace Moscow while balancing its ties to the West. Russia's minister of trade and industry is sanctioned by both the United States and the United Kingdom.

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