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Starting to talk to Cuba, says Trump as he moves to cut its oil supplies
This past week, Trump signed an executive order to impose a tariff on any goods from countries that sell or provide oil to Cuba
 "Starting to talk to Cuba, says Trump as he moves to cut its oil supplies")
Epstein files lead to resignation in Slovakia, calls for probe on Andrew
Disclosures have revived questions about whether long-time Epstein friend Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, should cooperate with US authorities investigating Epstein
 "Epstein files lead to resignation in Slovakia, calls for probe on Andrew")
Minnesota crackdown: Judge orders release of 5 yr old, dad from detention
A judge had previously ruled that the boy and his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, could not be removed from the US, at least for now
 "Minnesota crackdown: Judge orders release of 5 yr old, dad from detention")
Former Prince Andrew remains under Epstein's shadow as new documents emerge
The revelations follow King Charles III stripping Andrew of royal titles three months ago to shield the monarchy from ongoing fallout over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein
 "Former Prince Andrew remains under Epstein's shadow as new documents emerge")
US Coast Guard suspends search for missing crew of boat near Massachusetts
Crews covered about 1,000 square miles (2,589 square kilometers) using multiple aircraft, cutters and small boats over a 24-hour period
 "US Coast Guard suspends search for missing crew of boat near Massachusetts")
Nasa begins practice countdown for 1st moonshot with astronauts in 50 yrs
A bitter cold spell delayed the fueling demo, and the launch, by two days. Feb. 8 is now the earliest the rocket could blast off
 "Nasa begins practice countdown for 1st moonshot with astronauts in 50 yrs")
Blast in Iran kills 1, wounds 14 ahead of Hormuz naval drill watched by US
Media reported at least 14 people suffered injuries in the explosion at the eight-storey building, which blew out windows and covered the street below in debris
 "Blast in Iran kills 1, wounds 14 ahead of Hormuz naval drill watched by US")
Judge denies request to halt immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota
Judge Katherine M Menendez denied a preliminary injunction sought in a lawsuit filed this month by state Attorney General Keith Ellison and the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul
US envoy arrives in Venezuela to reopen diplomatic mission after 7 years
The move comes almost one month after a military action ordered by US President Donald Trump removed the country's then-leader Nicolas Maduro from office
 "US envoy arrives in Venezuela to reopen diplomatic mission after 7 years")
Feds to stay out of protests in Democratic-led cities unless asked: Trump
This moves comes amid mounting criticism of President Donald Trump's administration's immigration crackdown
Israeli strikes kill at least 12 in Gaza as ceasefire efforts inch forward
The strikes came a day before a border crossing is set to open in Gaza's southernmost city, a reminder that the death toll is still rising even as a ceasefire agreement inches forward
 "Israeli strikes kill at least 12 in Gaza as ceasefire efforts inch forward")
Powerful storm hits US East Coast, brings snow to areas unaccustomed to it
Temperatures neared the teens (minus 10 degrees Celsius) in Nashville, Tennessee, and frustrations bubbled up for those who spent a week without power
 "Powerful storm hits US East Coast, brings snow to areas unaccustomed to it")
Journalist Don Lemon charged with civil rights crimes in anti-ICE protest
Lemon, who was fired from CNN in 2023, was due to appear Friday in federal court in Los Angeles
 "Journalist Don Lemon charged with civil rights crimes in anti-ICE protest")
Satellite photos show activity at Iran nuclear sites amid protest crackdown
US President Donald Trump repeatedly has demanded Iran negotiate a deal over its nuclear program to avert threatened American military strikes over the country's crackdown on protesters
 "Satellite photos show activity at Iran nuclear sites amid protest crackdown")
US approves $6.67 billion arms sales to Israel, $9 billion to Saudi Arabia
The sales were announced as Trump advances his Gaza ceasefire plan aimed at ending the Israel-Hamas war and rebuilding the devastated Palestinian territory after two years of conflict
 "US approves $6.67 billion arms sales to Israel, $9 billion to Saudi Arabia")
Judge bars prosecutors from seeking death penalty against Luigi Mangione
A US judge has barred federal prosecutors from seeking the death penalty against Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, citing flaws in the charge
 "Judge bars prosecutors from seeking death penalty against Luigi Mangione")
US Dept of Justice releases final 3 mn pages of Epstein files
The US Justice Department has released over 3 million additional pages from its Jeffrey Epstein files under a transparency law after months of public pressure
 "US Dept of Justice releases final 3 mn pages of Epstein files")
Starmer arrives in Shanghai, seeks business opportunities for UK
PM Keir Starmer lands in Shanghai to push UK business ties with China, even as US President Donald Trump signals opposition to London-Beijing deals
 "Starmer arrives in Shanghai, seeks business opportunities for UK")
Trump sues IRS, Treasury for $10 billion over leak of tax records
Trump has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS and the Treasury Department, accusing the agencies of failing to prevent the leak of his tax information to media outlets
 "Trump sues IRS, Treasury for $10 billion over leak of tax records")
Trump says Putin 'agreed' not to attack Kyiv for a week during cold spell
Trump stated that Putin has 'agreed', but there was no confirmation of that from Russia
 "Trump says Putin 'agreed' not to attack Kyiv for a week during cold spell")