News from the Note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
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President Biden's second State of the Union address "punctuated by outbursts, jeers and peals of mocking laughter," Katie Rogers writes. "But Mr. Biden turned the tables on his Republican opponents and argued in real time with the insurgents."https://t.co/qjCHXuD7ep
— The New York Times (@nytimes) February 8, 2023
BREAKING: More than 11,000 people are dead after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked southeastern Turkey and northwestern Syria early Monday, according to officials. https://t.co/mMTZuf1QAX
— ABC News (@ABC) February 8, 2023
Ukrainian Pres. Zelenskyy made a rare visit to the U.K., addressing lawmakers from the steps of Westminster Hall, asking for support in the conflict with Russia, and meeting with King Charles. https://t.co/u5MOxZNOUv pic.twitter.com/fdyljsD2gq
— ABC News (@ABC) February 8, 2023
An international team found “indications” that Russia's Putin approved the supply of anti-aircraft weapons to Ukrainian separatists who shot down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in 2014. But the team said they lacked evidence to launch new prosecutions. https://t.co/Mmv9Hy0UF6
— The Associated Press (@AP) February 8, 2023
A Chinese spy balloon that was shot down last week and several others that crossed into U.S. territory were part of a broader surveillance effort by Beijing, the Pentagon’s top spokesperson said today.https://t.co/FJNke7PGDT
— POLITICO (@politico) February 8, 2023
After the U.S. destroyed the suspected spy balloon over the Atlantic Ocean on Saturday, China declined Washington's request for a secure call between Sec. of Defense Lloyd Austin and his counterpart, the Pentagon says. https://t.co/j9MWANb3zw
— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 8, 2023
A Memphis police officer admitted taking two photos of the brutally beaten Tyre Nichols and sharing one image with others, records show https://t.co/OT4hW0rldS
— CNN (@CNN) February 8, 2023
An analysis of Covid-19 cases in Beijing suggests that no new variants emerged from China's recent outbreak. https://t.co/3wVgtpODId
— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 8, 2023
Abu Agila Mohammad Mas'ud faces three counts in the U.S. related to the bombing that killed a total of 270 people. https://t.co/iSiB6pUVM9
— CBS News (@CBSNews) February 8, 2023
The 6-year-old who shot his teacher in a Virginia school had a history of disturbing behavior, including cursing at staff members, trying to whip students with his belt and choking a teacher, according to a legal notice sent to the school board. https://t.co/7ydZXJ6s81
— CNN (@CNN) February 8, 2023
Elián González, the Cuban national who set off an international custody battle as a child when he was found floating alone in the Florida straits in 1999, is about to become a member of Cuba's parliament. https://t.co/VI0oW4MzaU
— NPR (@NPR) February 8, 2023
"A sick puppy": Romney's tense exchange with George Santos at State of the Unionhttps://t.co/kd4CGs73IF
— Axios (@axios) February 8, 2023
