Feb 12 Czech Republic in chaos after political infighting amid COVID-19 surge By Karel Janicek, Associated Press The lower house of the Czech Parliament late Thursday refused the minority government's request to extend the state of emergency. Ministers have warned that will further worsen the situation and might cause the struggling health system to collapse. Continue reading
Feb 12 Lincoln Project to launch outside probe amid new harassment revelations By Steve Peoples, Associated Press The Lincoln Project has announced plans to launch an external investigation hours after new revelations raised questions about its handling of misconduct allegations against a co-founder. Continue reading
Feb 12 WHO chief cautions against easing restrictions By Associated Press Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says the number of reported cases of globally has declined for the fourth week in a row, and the number of deaths also fell for the second consecutive week. Continue reading
Feb 12 Russia says it's ready for split if EU imposes new sanctions By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press Asked if Russia is heading toward a split with the European Union, Lavrov answered: "We proceed from the assumption that we are ready for that."… Continue reading
Feb 12 CDC says strong evidence in-person schooling can be done safely By Collin Binkley, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press Its roadmap for reopening schools emphasizes mask wearing and social distancing and other actions, saying vaccination of teachers is important but not a prerequisite for reopening. Continue reading
Feb 12 White House aide suspended for threatening reporter By Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press On Friday, Vanity Fair published a report citing two unnamed sources that Ducklo threatened the Politico reporter to try to suppress the story, telling her "I will destroy you."… Continue reading
Feb 12 Sen. Murray shares for the first time her 'horrific' close encounter with Capitol rioters By Daniel Bush In an interview with PBS NewsHour anchor and managing editor Judy Woodruff, the No. 3 Senate Democrat recounted hiding with her husband on the floor of an office near the Senate chamber as rioters banged on the door in an… Continue reading
Feb 12 U.N. rights body adopts watered-down text on Myanmar coup By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press Revisions to the resolution removed calls to bolster the ability of a U.N. rights expert to scrutinize Myanmar and for restraint from the country's military. Continue reading
Feb 12 WATCH: Trump defense uses video of Democrats' rhetoric in impeachment trial By Associated Press Once the video finished, lawyer David Schoen pointed at both the senators and the impeachment managers and told them to “stop the hypocrisy.”… Continue reading
Feb 12 WATCH: Trump's team offers opening arguments during impeachment trial Acknowledging the horrors of the January day is meant to blunt the visceral impact of the House Democrats' case and quickly pivot to what Trump's defenders see as the core — and more winnable — issue of the trial: Whether… Continue reading