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Kate Middleton, Dartmouth Basketball, Martin Kove & More - 3/6/2024 Mar 06, 2024

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A Morning News Update That Takes Into Account The News Stories You Deem 'Highly Conversational'
Today's Sponsor: Zenni Optical
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Today's Rundown:
Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and Threads platforms are down in a widespread outage
https://apnews.com/article/meta-outage-login-issues-974886228759761c2c3c28f2e984a2d6
Princess of Wales to appear in June for royal ceremony, first confirmed official duty since surgery
https://apnews.com/article/kate-princess-of-wales-trooping-color-britain-d55d1e8bbf1a9357b116e8b38a16e92d
CNN Shuts Down Its Atlanta Headquarters Called CNN Center After 35 Years As It Cuts Costs
https://cordcuttersnews.com/cnn-shuts-down-its-atlanta-headquarters-called-cnn-center-after-35-years-as-it-cuts-costs/ Hcordcuttersnews.com/cnn-shuts-down-its-atlanta-headquarters-called-cnn-center-after-35-years-as-it-cuts-costs/?amp=1
Bitcoin hits record high on increased investor appetite
https://www.reuters.com/technology/bitcoin-surges-past-68000-sight-record-high-2024-03-05/
More than 10,000 players, but not Texas QB Arch Manning, have opted in to EA Sports College Football 25
https://sports.yahoo.com/more-than-10000-players-but-not-texas-qb-arch-manning-have-opted-in-to-ea-sports-college-football-25-033743217.html
Labor victory for Dartmouth basketball players only start of path to a union deal
https://apnews.com/article/dartmouth-union-nlrb-4de7c20f6698e4148ae03810862414cb
Woman with unfortunate initials goes viral after HR refuses to use her name in emails
https://www.unilad.com/news/tiktok/viral-tiktok-worker-awkward-initials-samantha-hart-566715-20240302
Jeff Bezos dethrones Elon Musk to become the richest person on earth again
https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/jeff-bezos-dethrones-elon-musk-013052841.html
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ONE DAY OLDER ON MARCH 6:
Martin Kove (78)
D.L. Hughley (61)
Shaquille O’Neal (52)
WHAT HAPPENED TODAY:
1899: Bayer registered aspirin as a trademark.
2018: The world’s oldest message in a bottle was found in Western Australia, thrown from the German ship Paula 132 years before.
2018: Forbes names Amazon founder Jeff Bezos the world’s richest person for the first time.
PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: Oreo Cookie Day
https://nationaltoday.com/national-oreo-day/#:~:text=We%20celebrate%20America's%20number%20one,a%20timeless%20classic%3A%20the%20Oreo.
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Donald Trump, Jason Kelce, Joel Osteen & More - 3/5/2024 Mar 05, 2024

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A Morning News Update That Takes Into Account The News Stories You Deem 'Highly Conversational'
Today's Sponsor: Hostage Tape
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Today's Rundown:
Supreme Court keeps Trump on Colorado's presidential ballot
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/03/04/supreme-court-keeps-trump-on-colorados-presidential-ballot/72573619007/
Allen Weisselberg, Ex-Trump Org. CFO, to plead guilty to perjury charges
https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/04/politics/allen-weisselberg-trump-org-cfo-plea-perjury/index.html
The IRS's new, free 'Direct File' service for simple tax returns is now available in 12 states
https://www.nbcnews.com/business/taxes/irs-free-tax-filing-service-direct-file-when-where-is-it-available-rcna140472
Jack Teixeira pleads guilty to massive leak of Pentagon secrets on social media site Discord
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/04/jack-teixeira-pleads-guilty-leak-pentagon-secrets/72837483007/
Eagles' Jason Kelce announces retirement after 13 seasons
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39653213/eagles-jason-kelce-announces-retirement-13-seasons
Broncos inform quarterback Russell Wilson he will be released, take $85M dead money hit
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39654399/broncos-cut-russell-wilson-take-85m-dead-money-hit
World’s oldest person, Maria Branyas Morera, celebrates 117th birthday
https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2024/3/world%E2%80%99s-oldest-person-maria-branyas-morera-celebrates-117th-birthday-766399
Breastfeeding Mom Sprints Out Of House In Her Underwear To Save Pet Goose From Bald Eagle
https://www.whiskeyriff.com/2024/02/29/breastfeeding-mom-sprints-out-of-house-in-her-underwear-to-save-pet-goose-from-bald-eagle/
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ONE DAY OLDER ON MARCH 5:
Penn Jillette (69)
Joel Osteen (61)
Eva Mendes (50)
WHAT HAPPENED TODAY:
1982: Actor-comedian John Belushi died.
2017: Donald Trump in a tweet accused former President Barrack Obama of wiretapping Trump Towers during the presidential campaign. He offered no evidence.
2019: Kylie Jenner was named the world’s youngest-ever billionaire at 21, according to Forbes.
PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: Cinco de Marcho
https://nationaltoday.com/cinco-de-marcho/
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Skip Bayless, Drea de Matteo, Catherine O’Hara & More - 3/4/2024 Mar 04, 2024

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A Morning News Update That Takes Into Account The News Stories You Deem 'Highly Conversational'
Today's Sponsor: Flowers Fast
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Today's Rundown:
LeBron James becomes first player in NBA history to score 40,000 points
https://www.foxnews.com/sports/lebron-james-first-player-nba-history-score-40000-points
Iowa's Caitlin Clark passes Pete Maravich for scoring record
https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/39646481/iowa-caitlin-clark-passes-pete-maravich-div-1-scoring-mark
Skip Bayless' Undisputed hits historically low numbers with just 50,000 viewers while First Take with Shannon Sharpe averaged 486,000 viewers on the same day
https://firstsportz.com/nfl-news-skip-bayless-undisputed-hits-historically-low-numbers/
WWE forced to cut to black screen during SmackDown due to fan incident involving The Rock
https://www.sportbible.com/wrestling/wwe/wwe-the-rock-smackdown-roman-reigns-890605-20240302
Uber Lets Parents Put the Brakes on Teen Spending
https://www.pymnts.com/financial-inclusion-3/2024/uber-lets-parents-put-brakes-teen-spending/
US Department of Ed begins probe into gender-based harassment at Nex Benedict’s school district|
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/01/nex-benedict-death-bullying-lgbtq/72809560007/
Texas' Xavier Worthy Sets NFL Combine Record with 4.21-Second 40-Yard Dash
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10111467-video-texas-xavier-worthy-ties-nfl-combine-record-with-422-second-40-yard-dash?fbclid=IwAR2weWOfcNs523j4l4aPZbZAZPltMNBzjQSVwdg_6elrIG70-mVgq-DKX_M
FBI to examine possible balloon debris recovered by Alaska fisherman
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/fbi-examine-balloon-debris-recovered-alaska-fisherman/story?id=107732857
Lauren Boebert skipped campaign event after ex-husband threat to toss her stuff in a pond
https://www.rawstory.com/lauren-boebert-husband/
'Sopranos' star Drea de Matteo says OnlyFans 'saved' her after vaccine stance lost her roles
https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2024/02/28/drea-de-matteo-onlyfans-update-sopranos/72770703007/
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ONE DAY OLDER ON MARCH 4:
Steven Weber (71)
Catherine O’Hara (70)
Patricia Heaton (66)
WHAT HAPPENED TODAY:
1966: Singer John Lennon created an international controversy when he said the Beatles “are probably bigger than Jesus right now.”
2005: Homemaker personality Martha Stewart returned home after serving five months in federal prison for lying about a stock sale and began five months of home confinement.
2012: Vladimir Putin won the Russian presidential election amid allegations of voter fraud.
PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: Pound Cake Day
https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-pound-cake-day-march-4
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Caitlin Clark, Jerry Jones, Mark-Paul Gosselaar & More - 3/1/2024 Mar 01, 2024

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A Morning News Update That Takes Into Account The News Stories You Deem 'Highly Conversational'
Today's Sponsor: Resume Solution
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Today's Rundown:
Caitlin Clark breaks Lynette Woodard's forgotten scoring record, 18 points from passing Pete Maravich
https://sports.yahoo.com/caitlin-clark-breaks-lynette-woodards-forgotten-scoring-record-18-points-from-passing-pete-maravich-033012503.html
Family Dollar Stores agrees to pay $41.6M for rodent-infested warehouse in Arkansas
https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/family-dollar-stores-agrees-pay-416m-rodent-infested-107565434
Professional wrestling star Michael 'Virgil' Jones dies aged 61
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68429767
Palestinian deaths in Gaza pass 30,000 as witnesses say Israeli forces fire on crowd waiting for aid
https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-news-02-29-2024-f9b5a62a80d8b83eac4946d3c85af58b
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones ordered to take DNA test in paternity case
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/cowboys/2024/02/29/dallas-cowboys-jerry-jones-alexandra-davis-paternity-test-lawsuit/72787436007/
WeightWatchers shares tumble as Oprah decides to exit board
https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/weightwatchers-shares-drop-oprah-winfrey-decides-exit-board-2024-02-29/
Vice Shuts Down Meeting After Staffers Flood Call With Emoji
https://www.mediaite.com/news/vice-shuts-down-virtual-meeting-after-staffers-flood-call-with-thumbs-down-emoji-impossible-to-ignore-the-emojis/
Hilary Duff Scores 7-Figure Settlement in Battle With Female Hygiene Company
https://radaronline.com/p/hilary-duff-awarded-1-million-lawsuit-female-hygiene-company/
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ONE DAY OLDER ON MARCH 1:
Don Lemon (56)
Mark-Paul Gosselaar (50)
Justin Bieber (30)
WHAT HAPPENED TODAY:
1912: Albert Berry made the first parachute jump from a moving airplane.
1961: President of the United States John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps.
2004: Terry Nichols was convicted of state murder charges and being an accomplice to Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh.
PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: Wedding Planning Day
https://www.holidaycalendar.io/holiday/national-wedding-planning-day#:~:text=National%20Wedding%20Planning%20Day%20is%20celebrated%20on%20March%201%20every,will%20occur%20on%20a%20Friday.
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Richard Lewis, Hunter Biden, Tony Robbins & More - 2/29/2024 Feb 29, 2024

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A Morning News Update That Takes Into Account The News Stories You Deem 'Highly Conversational'
Today's Sponsor: YouTube TV
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Today's Rundown:
Prince Harry loses High Court challenge over UK security levels
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-68421992
Lauren Boebert son arrested on charges of vehicle trespass and property thefts, adds to family drama of 2024 campaign
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/lauren-boeberts-son-arrested-charges-vehicle-trespass-property-thefts-rcna140867
5 Seconds of Willy Wonka Scam Cringe Prove the Event Was Doomed From the Start
https://wegotthiscovered.com/pop-culture/5-seconds-of-willy-wonka-scam-cringe-prove-the-event-wasnt-even-worthy-of-toddlers/
Comedian Richard Lewis dead at 76
https://us.cnn.com/2024/02/28/entertainment/richard-lewis-death/index.html
Hunter Biden rejects House GOP's claims Joe Biden involved in business
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/28/hunter-biden-will-testify-impeachment-inquiry/72759516007/
Mitch McConnell, a colossal figure in Congress, will step down from his leadership post in November
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/02/28/mitch-mcconnell-step-down-from-leadership-post/72774822007/
Paris Olympics security plans stolen from a train
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/feb/27/bag-containing-security-plans-for-paris-olympics-stolen-from-french-train
SAG-AFTRA adjusts intimacy coordinator confidentiality rules after Jenna Ortega movie
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/sag-aftra-adjusts-intimacy-coordinator-155725188.html
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ONE DAY OLDER ON FEBRUARY 29:
Tony Robbins (64)
Antonio Sabato Jr. (52)
Ja Rule (48)
WHAT HAPPENED TODAY:
1906: Ladies Home Journal reported that “women of good birth and breeding long ago discarded the use of perfumes.”
1940: Gone with the Wind won eight Academy Awards, including best picture of 1939. For her role as Mammy in Gone with the Wind, Hattie McDaniel became the first African American to win an Academy Award.
1972: Hank Aaron became the first player in the history of Major League Baseball to sign a $200,000 contract.
PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: Leap Day
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/February_29
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Macy’s, NATO, Bernadette Peters & More - 2/28/2024 Feb 28, 2024

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A Morning News Update That Takes Into Account The News Stories You Deem 'Highly Conversational'
Today's Sponsor: Zenni Optical
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Today's Rundown:
Macy’s is closing 150 stores as part of a major turnaround effort
https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/27/investing/macys-closing-150-stores/index.html
Israel and Hamas distance themselves from Biden’s optimism on Gaza ceasefire deal
https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/27/middleeast/gaza-ceasefire-israel-hamas-biden-reaction-intl/index.html
Men convicted of murder nearly 22 years after Jam Master Jay's death
https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/02/27/jam-master-jay-run-dmc-murder-verdict/72762332007/
Referee admits missed foul, Knicks top 'livid' Pistons
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39606868/crew-chief-admits-missed-foul-pistons-lose
Nato allies reject Emmanuel Macron idea of troops to Ukraine
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-68417223
Nathan Wade's former divorce attorney testifies in Fulton County hearing over Fani Willis misconduct allegations
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/nathan-wades-former-divorce-attorney-set-testify-fulton-county-hearing-rcna140659
Wendy Williams Doc Wouldn't Have Happened If They Knew About Dementia
https://okmagazine.com/p/wendy-williams-documentary-producer-never-would-have-filmed-dementia/
Woman's mugshot goes viral after arrest as she's dubbed 'insanely beautiful'
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/womans-mugshot-goes-viral-after-32216284
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ONE DAY OLDER ON FEBRUARY 28:
Bernadette Peters (76)
John Turturro (67)
Ali Larter (48)
WHAT HAPPENED TODAY:
1854: The Republican Party of the United States was organized in Ripon, Wisconsin.
1983: The final episode of M*A*S*H was broadcast in the U.S., becoming the most watched television episode in history, with 106–125 million viewers in the U.S.
1996: Britain’s Princess Diana agreed to a divorce from Prince Charles, ending a marriage that began in 1981. She said it was “the saddest day of her life.”
PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: Tooth Fairy Day
https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/tooth-fairy-day/
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Shane Gillis, Al Pacino, Michael Bolton & More - 2/26/2024 Feb 26, 2024

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A Morning News Update That Takes Into Account The News Stories You Deem 'Highly Conversational'
Today's Sponsor: Sports Integrity
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Today's Rundown:
Shane Gillis returns to Saturday Night Live and bombs opening monologue
https://www.npr.org/2024/02/25/1233584316/shane-gillis-struggles-in-a-saturday-night-live-monologue-which-avoids-the-obvio
MLB players miffed at sport’s new see-through pants, relaying concerns to league
https://arizonasports.com/story/3543407/mlb-players-miffed-at-sports-new-see-through-pants-relaying-concerns-to-league/#:~:text=Now%20some%20of%20the%20rampant,which%20are%20somewhat%20see%2Dthrough.
Biden's approval rating falls to 38% in Gallup poll
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/02/23/bidens-approval-rating-gallup/72711290007/
John Cena Says Agency Told Him to Reject Barbie Cameo: 'Beneath You'
https://variety.com/2024/film/news/john-cena-agency-reject-barbie-cameo-beneath-you-1235920672/
Kevin Costner & Jewel May Not Be on the Same Page With Their Relationship, Sources Claim
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/kevin-costner-jewel-may-not-180400307.html
Al Pacino, 83, and Noor Alfallah, 30, go on first date night in months since settling custody battle
https://pagesix.com/2024/02/24/entertainment/al-pacino-83-and-noor-alfallah-30-go-on-first-date-night-in-months-since-settling-custody-battle/
'Fairly OddParents' Sequel Series Ordered at Nickelodeon
https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/fairly-oddparents-sequel-series-nickelodeon-original-voice-actors-1235920460/
Moon lander tipped sideways on lunar surface but ‘alive and well’
https://www.nbcnews.com/science/space/moon-lander-tipped-sideways-lunar-surface-alive-well-rcna140302
Man lights self on fire outside Israeli Embassy in Washington
https://abcnews.go.com/US/man-critical-condition-after-setting-fire-israeli-embassy/story?id=107531773
Vigils held nationwide for nonbinary Oklahoma teenager who died following school bathroom fight
https://apnews.com/article/nonbinary-student-death-nex-owasso-oklahoma-vigils-fd7695afb780d09c00b823fa0618e79f
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ONE DAY OLDER ON FEBRUARY 26:
Bill Duke (81)
Michael Bolton (71)
Greg Germann (66)
WHAT HAPPENED TODAY:
1991: Tim Berners-Lee introduced WorldWideWeb, the first web browser.
1996: A 38-year-old Muncie, Indiana, woman tried to remove a callus from her foot by shooting it off with .410-gauge shotgun. She told police later at the hospital she had been drinking heavily and it seemed like a good idea.
2017: At the Academy Awards the Best Picture Oscar was mistakenly given to La La Land — then awarded to Moonlight.
PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: Thermos Bottle Day
https://www.wikidates.org/holiday/thermos-bottle-day_612.html
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Cellular Outage, Wendy Williams, Niecy Nash & More - 2/23/2024 Feb 23, 2024

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A Morning News Update That Takes Into Account The News Stories You Deem 'Highly Conversational'
Today's Sponsor: Sports Integrity
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Today's Rundown:
Intuitive Machines: US company makes historic Moon landing
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-68377730
Cellular outage in U.S. hits AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon users
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/22/cellular-outage-in-us-hits-att-t-mobile-and-verizon-users-downdetector-shows-.html
Google pauses Gemini’s ability to generate AI images of people after diversity errors
https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/22/24079876/google-gemini-ai-photos-people-pause
Bidens' dog, Commander, bit Secret Service personnel in at least 24 incidents, records show
https://abc7chicago.com/biden-dog-bites-commander-german-shepherd/14455980/#:~:text=WASHINGTON%20%2D%2D%20Commander%20Biden%2C%20President,USSS%20documents%20obtained%20by%20CNN.
Fans Going Crazy Over Joy Taylor & Taylor Rooks Joining Forces
https://www.totalprosports.com/nfl/joy-taylor-taylor-rooks-joining-forces-new-business-venture/
Talk show host Wendy Williams diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia
https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2024/02/22/wendy-williams-aphasia-frontotemporal-dementia-diagnosis/72697903007/
ESPN’s Molly McGrath Calls Out EA Sports College Football Video Game Over All-Male Announcer List
https://www.whiskeyriff.com/2024/02/22/i-really-hope-they-included-female-broadcasters-espns-molly-mcgrath-calls-out-ea-sports-college-football-video-game-over-all-male-announcer-list/
CBS Seizes Computers, Records Of Investigative Reporter Catherine Herridge
https://dailycaller.com/2024/02/22/cbs-seizes-computers-records-catherine-herridge/
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ONE DAY OLDER ON FEBRUARY 23:
Kristin Davis (59)
Niecy Nash (54)
Josh Gad (43
WHAT HAPPENED TODAY:
1991: President George H.W. Bush announced that the allied ground offensive against Iraqi forces had begun.
1997: Scientists in Scotland announced they had cloned an adult mammal, producing a lamb named Dolly.
2021: Tiger Woods crashed his car driving south of Los Angeles, injuring both his legs.
PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: Banana Bread Day
https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-banana-bread-day-february-23
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Student Loan Debt, 'The Daily Show', Jeri Ryan & More - 2/22/2024 Feb 22, 2024

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A Morning News Update That Takes Into Account The News Stories You Deem 'Highly Conversational'
Today's Sponsor: The Chess Store
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Today's Rundown:
Biden cancels $1.2B in student loan debt for borrowers on income-driven repayment plan
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2024/02/21/biden-cancels-student-loan-debt-save-plan/72676148007/
Mary Trump's Feud with Jon Stewart Escalates
https://www.newsweek.com/mary-trump-jon-stewart-feud-donald-trump-joe-biden-1871843
Trump says long VP shortlist includes Tim Scott, Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy
https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/20/trump-vp-shortlist-00142353
Oklahoma death of nonbinary student Nex Benedict after in-school fight prompts calls for answers
https://abcnews.go.com/US/oklahoma-death-nonbinary-student-nex-benedict-after-school/story?id=107384625
Stephen A Smith: Pat McAfee can be less 'polished' because he's white
https://awfulannouncing.com/espn/stephen-a-smith-pat-mcafee-polished-professionally-white.html
US to impose 'major sanctions' on Russia over Navalny death
https://www.reuters.com/world/us-announce-major-sanctions-package-friday-over-navalny-death-2024-02-20/
Girl dies after getting buried in sand at Florida beach
https://abcnews.go.com/US/girl-dies-after-buried-sand-florida-beach/story?id=107408984
Beyoncé becomes first Black woman to top country charts
https://www.aol.com/beyonc-becomes-first-black-woman-231345673.html
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ONE DAY OLDER ON FEBRUARY 22:
Kyle MacLachlan (65)
Jeri Ryan (56)
Drew Barrymore (49)
WHAT HAPPENED TODAY:
1924: Calvin Coolidge became the first President of the United States to deliver a radio broadcast from the White House.
2019: Actor Jussie Smollett was suspended from the show Empire after it was revealed the actor made false claims about a racist and homophobic attack.
2023 : The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the addition of a “crisis team” to help manage the response to any unexpected incidents during the awards show. According to a source, since Will Smith stepped onstage and hit Chris Rock, the Academy has since “opened our minds to the many things that can happen at the Oscars.”
PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: Chili Day
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Franklin, Ruby Franke, Kelsey Grammer & More - 2/21/2024 Feb 21, 2024

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A Morning News Update That Takes Into Account The News Stories You Deem 'Highly Conversational'
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Today's Rundown:
'Welcome Home, Franklin': Peanuts' First Black Character Gets An Origin Story In New Apple TV+ Special
https://blavity.com/entertainment/welcome-home-franklin
'That '70s Show' actor Danny Masterson transferred out of maximum security prison
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/70s-show-actor-danny-masterson-214252653.html
'The Color Purple' actor Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor slams film for 'sanitizing' lesbian romance
https://www.advocate.com/film/color-purple-aunjanue-ellis-taylor
Charles Barkley settles rumors of dating legendary Madonna once and for all
https://firstsportz.com/nba-news-charles-barkley-rumors-dating-madonna/
YouTube vlogger Ruby Franke, business partner Jodi Hildebrandt sentenced in child abuse case
https://abcnews.go.com/US/youtube-vlogger-ruby-franke-sentenced-child-abuse-case/story?id=107368303
Airbnb Host Sued By Guest For Sending His Wife Photo Of Him With Another Woman After He Refused To Pay $960 In Fees & Left Bad Review
https://hollywoodunlocked.com/airbnb-host-sued-by-guest-sending-wife-photo-of-him-another-woman-after-left-bad-review/
US blocks ceasefire call with third UN veto in Israel-Hamas war
https://www.reuters.com/world/us-casts-third-veto-un-action-since-start-israel-hamas-war-2024-02-20/
Donnell Rawlings Defends Laugh Factory Showdown With Corey Holcomb
https://www.tmz.com/2024/02/20/donnell-rawlings-corey-holcomb-defends-laugh-factory-showdown/
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ONE DAY OLDER ON FEBRUARY 21:
Kelsey Grammer (69)
Jordan Peele (45)
Elliot Page (37)
WHAT HAPPENED TODAY:
1878: The first telephone directory, consisting of a single page, was issued. It covered 50 subscribers in New Haven, Connecticut.
1948: NASCAR was incorporated.
1958: The peace symbol was designed and completed by Gerald Holtom, commissioned by Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, in protest against the Atomic Weapons Research Establishment.
PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: Kombucha Day
https://worldkombuchaday.com/
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