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News Wrap: China steps up complaints about U.S. shooting down suspected spy balloon

In our news wrap Tuesday, China stepped up its complaints about the U.S. shooting down a suspected spy balloon, Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands said they will send at least 100 refurbished Leopard battle tanks to Ukraine's military, and thousands…

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FBI foils extremist plot to bring down Baltimore's electrical grid

By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas

Attacks on electrical systems were up by nearly 80% in 2022 compared to the previous year. Monday, the FBI said it foiled an alleged neo-Nazi plot to attack multiple substations and transformers around Baltimore. It follows recent physical attacks on…

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New England's role in Frederick Douglass' first steps to freedom

By Pamela Watts, Alison Thoet

When Frederick Douglass escaped slavery he was aided by friends in the daring and dangerous getaway. He went from being on the run to becoming one of the most influential Americans of the 19th century. Pamela Watts of Rhode Island…

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Analysis: How spy balloons work, and what information they can gather

By Iain Boyd, The Conversation

A Chinese high-altitude balloon violated U.S. airspace, a serious enough breach to nix a high-level diplomatic meeting in Beijing. The balloon itself, however, was not much of a threat.

New Florida bill could spell end of Disney's control over resort

By Mike Schneider, Associated Press

Some see it as punishment for Disney's opposition to the so-called "Don't Say Gay" law championed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Republican-controlled Legislature.

GOP more diverse, but Congress still doesn't reflect America's demographics

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

When lawmakers gather for President Joe Biden's State of the Union address, the Republican side of the aisle will look slightly different than in years past.

Powerball player in Washington wins $754.6 million prize

By Associated Press

Someone in Washington state overcame steep odds to win a $754.6 million Powerball jackpot.

Google looks to challenge ChatGPT and Microsoft with own 'Bard'

By Michael Liedtke, Associated Press

Google is girding for a battle of wits in the field of artificial intelligence with "Bard." That's the name the company's given to its conversational service that's apparently aimed at countering the popularity of the ChatGPT tool backed by Microsoft.

In years leading to killing of Tyre Nichols, Memphis police lowered the bar for hiring

By Bernard Condon, Jim Mustian, Adrian Sainz, Associated Press

In the years leading up to Tyre Nichols' deadly arrest, Memphis police have been dogged by a confluence of dangerous trends, including a chronic shortage of officers and a struggle to bring in recruits.

Super Bowl betting estimated to reach $16 billion

By Wayne Parry, Associated Press

Over 50 million American adults plan to bet on this year's Super Bowl, wagering a total of $16 billion, the gambling industry's national trade group predicted Tuesday.