Authorities arrest 2 people and say they gained ‘comprehensive access’ to LockBit’s systems, taking control of infrastructure and obtaining keys to help victims decrypt their data.
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White House promises ‘major sanctions’ on Russia in response to Alexei Navalny’s death
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said the U.S. had not determined how Navalny had died, but insisted that the ultimate responsibility lies with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Russian court extends pretrial detention for WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich
The Moscow City Court rejected an appeal against Gershkovich’s detention filed by his lawyers, upholding an earlier ruling to keep him behind bars until the end of March.
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Supreme Court rejects Republican House members’ appeal over $500 fines for not wearing masks
The fines were issued in May 2021 to Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Ralph Norman of South Carolina.
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U.S. vetoes a UN resolution for an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza
The United States circulated a rival resolution that would support a temporary cease-fire in Gaza linked to the release of all hostages and call for the lifting of all restrictions on the delivery of humanitarian aid.
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U.S. rivalry with China expands to biotech
U.S. lawmakers are raising alarms about what they see as America’s failure to compete with China in biotechnology.
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Widow, ex-prime minister and former police chief indicted in 2021 assassination of Haiti’s president
The indictments are expected to further destabilize Haiti as it struggles with a surge in gang violence and recovers from a spate of violent protests demanding the resignation of current Prime Minister Ariel Henry.
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Astronomers find what may be the universe’s brightest object with a black hole devouring a sun a day
The quasar – the core of a galaxy – was spotted in 1980, but was thought to be a star.
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Biden willing to meet House Speaker Mike Johnson to discuss Ukraine, Israel aid
Lawmakers are on recess so it’s not clear when a meeting might be scheduled.
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Wet winter storm hits California, closing regional airport and trapping people in swollen rivers
More rain was expected to impact the state through Monday night and into Tuesday, forecasters said.