News from the Note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
This is an OPEN THREAD, folks. Chat about any of the stories listed, share links to stories that caught your eye today, and generally have a good time discussing whatever you want.
The International Criminal Court says it has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes because of his alleged involvement in abductions of children from Ukraine. https://t.co/yacHadwC62 pic.twitter.com/VUanelXVHc
— The Associated Press (@AP) March 17, 2023
Slovakia announced it would send 13 fighter jets to Ukraine in the coming weeks, joining fellow NATO member Poland. https://t.co/UPfEK6mC30
— NPR (@NPR) March 17, 2023
Russian fighter pilots involved in an encounter with a U.S. drone that resulted in its crash were given state awards, the Defense Ministry announced. https://t.co/fu85dncsN4
— CBS News (@CBSNews) March 17, 2023
BREAKING: Judge rules that a lawyer for former Pres. Trump must provide additional testimony before a federal grand jury investigating Trump's handling of classified documents, sources tell @ABC News. https://t.co/UPQzJn4tUk
— ABC News (@ABC) March 17, 2023
YouTube will allow former President Trump’s account to post new videos as of Friday, lifting restrictions put in place following the Jan. 6 insurrection. https://t.co/hFCT2x2Gms
— NBC News (@NBCNews) March 17, 2023
Breaking News: Several gifts Donald Trump was given by foreign countries during his presidency are unaccounted for in government records, House Democrats said, including more than $3,000 in golf equipment and “a larger-than-life-sized painting.” https://t.co/RkXEVokCeS pic.twitter.com/hO3jrMLML1
— The New York Times (@nytimes) March 17, 2023
At least two dozen people have been subpoenaed to testify to a federal grand jury that's investigating former President Trump's handling of classified documents, multiple sources familiar with the investigation told CNN https://t.co/INN0jfyLHn pic.twitter.com/aHmSn39XOY
— CNN (@CNN) March 17, 2023
Scientists found genetic data from a Wuhan market linking illegally traded raccoon dogs to the Covid pandemic’s origins. https://t.co/Ga288MbC7d pic.twitter.com/IFQXPBzQL0
— The New York Times (@nytimes) March 17, 2023
Cleanup of the toxic train derailment site in the Ohio town of East Palestine will likely take about three months, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency said https://t.co/GLwxpwg97V
— CNN (@CNN) March 17, 2023
Silicon Valley Bank’s filing is an effort to preserve value for the remaining businesses that sit within the holding company. https://t.co/dRegGae48u
— Axios (@axios) March 17, 2023
Hunter Biden has filed a countersuit against a computer repair shop owner, alleging invasion of privacy in response to an ongoing defamation suit filed by the shop owner last year. https://t.co/1He3DEUDkp
— POLITICO (@politico) March 17, 2023
Marking St. Patrick's Day in Washington, Pres. Biden began a day of festivities by welcoming Ireland's prime minister to the White House. https://t.co/XQTzT2JYQe
— ABC News (@ABC) March 17, 2023
