NYTIMES (Ruth Maclean, Ismail Auwal and Saikou Jammeh) - Nigeria Attack Leaves More Than 160 Dead
The raiders stormed a rural community in central Nigeria, killing dozens and setting homes on fire in one of the country’s worst recent attacks.
NYTIMES (Sharon Otterman) - David A. Ross Resigns from Art School After Epstein Email Release
David A. Ross said he remained “ashamed” for having been “taken in” by Jeffrey Epstein. Mr. Ross resigned his position at the School of Visual Arts in New York.
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ABCNEWS - WATCH: Attempted Trump assassin Ryan Routh sentenced to life in prison
U.S. Judge Aileen Cannon on Wednesday sentenced Ryan Routh to spend the rest of his life in prison for attempting to assassinate President Trump on his Florida golf course in September 2024.
ABCNEWS - Supreme Court allows California to move forward with new map favoring Democrats
The Supreme Court rejected a bid by California Republicans to block a newly redrawn congressional map backed by Democrats and endorsed by voters.
WASHINGTONPOST (Justin Jouvenal) - Supreme Court clears way for California voting map that bolsters Democrats
The Supreme Court allowed a new California voting map that could help Democrats gain up to five seats in Congress.
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NYTIMES (Soumya Karlamangla) - San Francisco Bay Area Is Skeptical ICE Won’t Target the Super Bowl
Leaders in the San Francisco Bay Area have passed “anti-ICE” ordinances, and activists have planned protests and rapid response efforts ahead of the big game.
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NYTIMES (Kyle Buchanan and Jason Nocito) - Stellan Skarsgard on ‘Sentimental Value’ and His Wide-Ranging Career
After a stroke four years ago, the actor has changed how he approaches performances, including the one he’s become an awards favorite for.
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NYTIMES (Rebecca Davis O’Brien) - Employment Commission Investigates Nike for Discrimination Against White Workers
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has worked under President Trump to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion policies.
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NYTIMES (Abbie VanSickle) - Supreme Court Clears Way for California Voting Map
The state’s Republican Party had asked the justices to step in and block the new congressional maps, which give an advantage to Democrats, before the midterms.
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WASHINGTONPOST (Michael H. Brown) - Lee Hamilton, foreign policy leader in Congress, dies at 94
President Barack Obama called the Indiana Democrat “one of the most influential voices on international relations and American national security.”
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