The New York Times
President Trump signed executive orders placing tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, a move that could disrupt global supply chains. They are set to begin Tuesday.
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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 02.02.2025.
It displays 157 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
02.02.2025 ⇢ Day Trade War Met Three Borders
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Trump imposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico (25%) and China (10%), triggering immediate retaliation. By morning, both Canada and Mexico announced matching 25% tariffs on $155 billion of US imports. Trudeau warned of US factory closures, while a major Canadian CEO defended Trump's demands.
The controversy over the DC helicopter crash continued as flight recorder data revealed conflicting altitude readings. The Daily Beast reported Capt. Rebecca Lobach ranked in the top 20% of her class, challenging Trump's DEI criticism. Senator Vance backtracked on related statements.
USAID security officials were placed on leave after refusing to grant Musk's DOGE team access to federal payment systems, including Social Security. Common Dreams labeled this a "coup," while conservative media praised the move.
Philadelphia's air ambulance crash investigation revealed seven ground casualties and nineteen injuries, expanding the toll from previous reports.
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China also pledged ‘corresponding countermeasures’ over Trump’s decision to impose aggressive new tariffs
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The Daily Beast
Capt. Rebecca M. Lobach was killed when the Black Hawk helicopter she was co-piloting collided with an American Airlines jet.
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Gun control activist and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting survivor David Hogg was elected on Saturday to serve as the vice chairman of the Democratic National Committee (DNC).
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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced that checkpoints into the Palisades fire zone will remain in place indefinitely, with Gov. Gavin Newsom offering additional resources to ensure the area “remains secure while freeing up LAPD to focus on the public safety needs of the entire city.”
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03:42⇢Neighbors Strike Back With Tariffs
⌨The newspapers report extensively on the escalating trade conflict as Canada and Mexico announce retaliatory 25% tariffs on $155 billion of US imports (Yahoo, CBS, CNN) following Trump's new tariff orders. While Canada and Mexico face 25% tariffs, China receives 10% (NPR, NY Post). In political developments, David Hogg, Parkland shooting survivor, was elected DNC vice chair (Breitbart). The controversy over Capt. Rebecca Lobach's helicopter crash continues, with reports confirming her top academic performance (Daily Beast).
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New York Post
Oh, say, can you hear that?
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New York Post
Trump put a 25% tariff on Mexican and Canadian imports, while Chinese products will receive a more modest 10% tariff.
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The move could backfire, lifting consumer prices at the grocery store and rocking the stock market
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Americans across the country received harmful hate messages via text after the election. The communication industry has been trying to figure out how it happened.
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President Trump has wasted no time threatening to use American might to force recalcitrant countries to back down and do what he wants.
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Los Angeles Times
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07:33⇢Neighbors Match Trump's Tariffs
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Trump's new tariff policy and its international fallout. Canada and Mexico announced retaliatory 25% tariffs on $155 billion of US imports (Yahoo, CBS, NYPost, NBC), while receiving 25% tariffs themselves compared to China's 10% (CNN, NYTimes). Economic analyses warn of potential $1.4 trillion impact and rising consumer prices (CNN). The development marks an escalation from previous coverage, with both neighboring countries now actively implementing countermeasures.
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Yahoo! News
Data from flight recorder, Reagan control tower show conflicting altitudes
The jet's flight recorder showed its altitude as 325 feet. Data in the control tower, though, showed the Black Hawk helicopter at 200 feet.
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New York Post
“I happen to adore you, Justin,” Reynolds allegedly said to Baldoni in a February 2023 text message shared on the website.
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Associated Press
President Donald Trump’s second week in office seemed to deliver a daily dose of shock therapy for the country. And there were chaotic reminders of his first term.
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The Atlantic
The president is pursuing the longstanding conservative goal of neutralizing the federal bureaucracy.
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Associated Press
President Donald Trump’s second week in office seemed to deliver a daily dose of deliberate jolts for the country. And there were chaotic reminders of his first term.
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Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Sets Up Another GOP Budget Showdown
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The Supreme Court took more religious rights cases in recent years than it heard in the previous two decades. Is it eroding the wall between church and state?
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Los Angeles Times
A deep analysis of the Palisades fire evacuation paints a chaotic scenario: As the fire roared toward homes, major escape routes were gridlocked before the first evacuation orders were given
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Breitbart News
Gun control activist and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting survivor David Hogg was elected on Saturday to serve as the vice chairman of the Democratic National Committee (DNC).
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In 1901, the Amsterdam city government started to replace privately owned slums with cooperatively run housing. The project attracted many innovative designers, but its aesthetic function didn’t always suit the needs of the new homes’ inhabitants.
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Associated Press
President Donald Trump has signed an order to impose stiff tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China, drawing swift retaliation from the U.S.’s North American neighbors in an emerging trade war.
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Nine countries in the Global South have come together to form the Hague Group, dedicated to ensuring that international law is enforced against Israel. The new alliance marks the revival of a proud tradition of Third World solidarity.
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The Washington Post
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10:30⇢North America's Tariff Battle Erupts
⌨The newspapers report extensively on the escalating North American trade war, with Mexico and Canada implementing retaliatory 25% tariffs on $155 billion in US imports (Yahoo, AP, NBC, Washington Post). On the domestic front, gun control activist David Hogg was elected DNC vice chair (Breitbart), while the Supreme Court's increased focus on religious rights cases raises church-state separation concerns (USA Today).
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Mexico and Canada responded to the U.S. trade action with a 25% tariff against $155 billion worth of American goods as trade war kicks off next week.
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Associated Press
President Donald Trump says Americans could feel “some pain” from the emerging trade war triggered by his tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China.
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Breitbart News
Former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada Chrystia Freeland said Sunday on CNN’s “Fareed Zakaria GPS” that Canadians were “furious” because President Donald Trump had challenged their sovereignty.
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The Daily Beast
It appears he had not listened to the president’s words.
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The Boston Globe
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Breitbart News
Former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada Chrystia Freeland said Sunday on CNN’s “Fareed Zakaria GPS” that Canadians were “furious” because President Donald Trump had challenged their sovereignty.
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The antiabortion movement is trying hard to block access to abortion pills and restrict telehealth reproductive care. But their lawsuits and bans aren’t stopping a robust network of conscientious providers from finding new ways to help patients access care.
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New York Post
“These are things that every Canadian wants its government to do, too. These are not crazy demands, even if they came from an unpopular source,” Tobi Lutke, who co-founded Shopify, said.
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The president acknowledged what economists and some lawmakers have been saying all along
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12:06⇢Trump's Trade War Sparks Canadian Split
⌨The newspapers report extensively on the escalating trade conflict as Trump acknowledges potential economic "pain" from his new tariffs (AP, CNN, Boston Globe). Canada's response shows internal division, with former Deputy PM Freeland expressing fury (Breitbart) while Shopify's CEO defends Trump's demands (NY Post). Mexico and Canada have both announced matching 25% tariffs on $155 billion in US imports (Yahoo, USA Today), marking a significant escalation in North American trade relations.
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada would respond with 25% tariffs "against $155 billion worth of American goods."
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One America News
The fires in Palisades and Eaton, California, have reached 100% containment after over three weeks of destruction.
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One America News
The White House has issued a statement on Friday, calling for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to apologize after he incited his supporters to “fight” against President Donald Trump’s Agenda “in the streets.”
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Musa al-Gharbi’s We Have Never Been Woke pinpoints the hypocrisies of professional elites who use social justice jargon as status markers. Yet the book exaggerates their agency, casting “wokeness” as a core driver of economic inequality.
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Associated Press
The Trump administration has placed two top security chiefs at the U.S. Agency for International Development on leave after they refused to turn over classified material in restricted areas to Elon Musk’s government-inspection teams.
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The Washington Post
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A fugitive on the FBI’s most wanted list has been found after 12 years on the run.
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said his department will come out with a plan to address critical understaffing in control towers across the country.
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13:41⇢Tariffs Strike Back
⌨The newspapers extensively cover the escalating trade conflict, as Canada and Mexico announce retaliatory 25% tariffs on $155 billion of US goods (Yahoo, ABC, CBS, NBC). Trump acknowledges potential economic "pain" but insists it's "worth the price" (Washington Post, Epoch Times). In a separate development, Musk's DOGE teams gain unprecedented access to federal payment systems, including Social Security, amid resistance from USAID security officials (AP, Common Dreams, Fox News).
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The New York Times
The decision signals that President Trump will continue to dismantle a program that aims to protect migrants from potentially dangerous countries.
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Yahoo! News
Mexico, Canada announce retaliatory tariffs on U.S. in response to Trump
Mexico immediately ordered retaliatory tariffs and Canada said it would put matching 25% tariffs on up to $155 billion in U.S. imports.
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Yahoo! News
Trump's tariffs provoke standoff as Canada, Mexico answer with their own
Mexico immediately ordered retaliatory tariffs and Canada said it would put matching 25% tariffs on up to $155 billion in U.S. imports.
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Yahoo! News
Canada, Mexico announce retaliatory tariffs on U.S. in response to Trump
Mexico immediately ordered retaliatory tariffs and Canada said it would put matching 25% tariffs on up to $155 billion in U.S. imports.
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Yahoo! News
Ready for warmer weather? Here's what forecasters expect this spring.
Folks wanting an early spring should find warmer air in Florida and the Gulf Coast states.
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The Washington Post
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President Donald Trump on Sunday said there could be 'some pain' as he prepares to impose tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico.
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Los Angeles Times
A deep analysis of the Palisades fire evacuation paints a chaotic scenario: As the fire roared toward homes, major escape routes were gridlocked before the first evacuation orders were given
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One America News
Both China and Canada have recently come out and denounced President Donald Trump’s tariffs, vowing to enact retaliatory measures.
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One America News
Punxsutawney Phil has made his annual winter weather prediction.
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The tariffs come in retaliation after Trump signed sweeping levies on the US’ top trading partners
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The Boston Globe
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The conversation came the same day Musk targeted Young on X before deleting the post.
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One America News
Vice President JD Vance doubled down on President Donald Trump’s sentiments regarding the tragic plane crash in Washington, D.C., citing DEI policies as a reason for short staffing within air traffic control, leading to the tragic crash.
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A memorandum of understanding between Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the State of Texas, reviewed by Breitbart Texas will immediately grant Texas National Guard soldiers the authority to make immigration arrests within the Lone Star state. Pete R Flores, CBP Acting Commissioner, authored the memorandum of understanding (MOU).
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Workers at the U.S. Agency for International Development are bracing for sweeping layoffs and more as President Trump continues slashing foreign aid.
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The Atlantic
Avoid progressive pieties and rebuild an effective democratic majority
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16:13⇢Canada Lists Its Weapons
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Trump's escalating trade war measures, with Canada now detailing its first round of retaliatory tariffs (CNN, Yahoo, HuffPost, USA Today). Trump warns Americans to "prepare for pain" as the trade conflict intensifies. Meanwhile, Texas gains authority to make immigration arrests through CBP (Breitbart), while USAID officials are placed on leave after denying access to Musk's inspection teams (NYTimes, Washington Post, AP).
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A memorandum of understanding between Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the State of Texas, reviewed by Breitbart Texas will immediately grant Texas National Guard soldiers the authority to make immigration arrests within the Lone Star state. Pete R Flores, CBP Acting Commissioner, authored the memorandum of understanding (MOU).
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One America News
A United States flight from Houston to New York had to be evacuated after it caught on fire during takeoff.
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The Daily Beast
U.S. Agency for International Development staff resisted DOGE personnel’s attempts to access the agency’s systems.
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One America News
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated on Sunday that the mass deportation of illegal aliens with criminal records remains the Trump administration’s top priority.
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The White House says fentanyl smuggled to the U.S. justifies tariffs against Canada, China and Mexico. But fentanyl deaths and smuggling have been dropping fast — and Canada plays almost no role.
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Yahoo! News
How will Trump's tariffs impact U.S. consumers and the job market?
President Trump has ordered significant tariffs — or taxes on imports — be placed on goods from Canada, Mexico and China.
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Victims' families gathered near the site where a plane and copter collided and fell into the Potomac River. 'They are all hurt,' an official said.
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Breitbart News
Hundreds of protesters marched in streets across the U.S. on Sunday to protest President Donald Trump’s deportation policies. Protesters in Dallas shouted “Mexico, Mexico, Mexico” while carrying Mexican flags.
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The Army has identified Capt. Rebecca Lobach was the third soldier aboard the Black Hawk helicopter that collided with an American Airlines flight, killing everyone aboard.
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And these are just the things that are likely to go up quickly.
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Bold fashion, iconic performances and gilded gramophones can mean only one thing: The Grammy Awards are back.
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19:01⇢Tariffs Hit Main Street
⌨The newspapers report extensively on the economic impact of Trump's new tariffs, with warnings of price increases on everyday items like beer and avocados (NY Post, Yahoo). Trump acknowledges coming "pain" while Canada and Mexico prepare retaliatory measures. A tragic military helicopter crash near DC claims another identified victim (OAN), while USAID officials face repercussions for denying access to Musk's inspection teams (Daily Beast, NYTimes).
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The Daily Beast
The veteran agent sent an email to his staff where he also promised to “dig in” following the Trump administration’s actions.
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One America News
New Jersey law enforcement officials have launched a manhunt for a “repetitive compulsive” sex offender who escaped from a transport van in Newark.
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President Donald Trump has taken executive action to impose new tariffs on imports from Canada, China and Mexico.
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Beyoncé leads all artists with 11 nominations, including record, song and album of the year. Other notable nominees include Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish and Kendrick Lamar.
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The Washington Post
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The Grammy Awards are back. We're bringing you the biggest moments here in real-time, including Kanye West and Bianca Censori's NSFW red carpet look.
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Yahoo! News
Beyoncé, most nominated artist ever, wins 1st country Grammy
Music's biggest night is here. The Grammys are the first ceremony in L.A. since the fires, and tonight's show will also focus on relief efforts.
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Follow The Post’s live updates from the Grammy Awards as the hottest stars, from Taylor Swift to Beyoncé, attend music’s biggest night.
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Canada announces retaliatory tariffs, Mexico vows to follow suit, and China seeks legal challenges, as US President Trump acknowledges ‘pain’ is possible
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New York Post
The couple notably struck the same pose while doing the step-and-repeat before being kicked out.
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The Grammy Awards are back. We're bringing you the biggest moments here in real-time, including Kanye West and Bianca Censori's NSFW red carpet look.
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The Atlantic
At a meeting of the DNC, the party seemed to be at pains to demonstrate that it learned nothing from its 2024 defeat.
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The Grammy Awards are back. We're bringing you the biggest moments here in real-time, Doechii becoming the third woman ever to win best rap album.
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20:54⇢Tariffs Draw Triple Response
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Trump's expanded trade conflict, with Canada, Mexico and China now responding to new US tariffs (CNN, Fox, AP, CBS). USAID faces internal upheaval as security officials are removed after denying access to Musk's team (NBC, NYTimes, Newsweek). Meanwhile, the Grammy Awards ceremony generates attention with Beyoncé leading nominations and a Kanye West incident (NPR, NY Post, USA Today).
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Los Angeles Times
A deep analysis of the Palisades fire evacuation paints a chaotic scenario: As the fire roared toward homes, major escape routes were gridlocked before the first evacuation orders were given.
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The Grammy Awards are back. We're bringing you the biggest moments here in real-time, Doechii becoming the third woman ever to win best rap album.
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A deep analysis of the Palisades fire evacuation paints a chaotic scenario: As the fire roared toward homes, major escape routes were gridlocked before the first evacuation orders were given.
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Yahoo! News
Who won the Anthony Davis-Luka Dončić blockbuster trade?
During the cover of night, the Lakers and Mavericks decided to shake up the world of basketball, conducting a trade that most wouldn't even dare pull off in NBA 2K.
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Los Angeles Times
A deep analysis of the Palisades fire evacuation paints a chaotic scenario: As the fire roared toward homes, major escape routes were gridlocked before the first evacuation orders were given.
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Yahoo! News
Grading the Lakers-Mavs trade: Who won the Luka Dončić-Anthony Davis swap?
During the cover of night, the Lakers and Mavericks decided to shake up the world of basketball, conducting a trade that most wouldn't even dare pull off in NBA 2K.
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The Grammy Awards are back. We're bringing you the biggest moments here in real-time, including Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' winning best country album.
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The New York Times
Amid warnings of price increase, Canada, Mexico and China said they would adopt countermeasures against new tariffs levied by President Trump.
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Los Angeles Times
A deep analysis of the Palisades fire evacuation paints a chaotic scenario: As the fire roared toward homes, major escape routes were gridlocked before the first evacuation orders were given.
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Associated Press
President Donald Trump has taken executive action to impose new tariffs on imports from Canada, China and Mexico.
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The Blaze
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The Grammy Awards are back. We're bringing you the biggest moments here in real-time, including Chappell Roan winning best new artist.
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Yahoo! News
Grammys red carpet: The hottest looks from music's biggest night
The Grammys have seen some of the most iconic fashion moments of all time. Here's what stars are rocking for the 67th annual show.
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The Grammy Awards are back. We're bringing you the biggest moments here in real-time, including The Weeknd's return to the show.
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The Grammy Awards are back. We're bringing you the biggest moments here in real time, including The Weeknd's return to the show.
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The Grammy Awards are back. We're bringing you the biggest moments here in real time, including The Weeknd's return to the show.
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The Grammy Awards are back. We're bringing you the biggest moments here in real time, including The Weeknd's return to the show.
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The Grammy Awards are back. We're bringing you the biggest moments here in real time, including Kendrick Lamar's win for record of the year.
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Yahoo! News
Trump warns Americans of 'some pain' to come when tariffs take effect Tuesday
The tariffs could lead to increased inflation domestically, while also straining relations with key allies.
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23:25⇢Trade War Triple Strike
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Trump's trade war escalation, with Canada, Mexico and China announcing retaliatory measures against new US tariffs (NYTimes, Yahoo, AP, CNN). Trump warns Americans to expect "some pain" when tariffs take effect Tuesday (Yahoo, AP). Meanwhile, Panama signals a policy shift regarding Chinese influence over its canal following Secretary Rubio's visit (Fox News, Epoch Times), while the Grammy Awards see Chappell Roan winning best new artist and Kendrick Lamar taking record of the year (LA Times, USA Today).
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Yahoo! News
Follow along: Updating list of winners from the 2025 Grammys
Music's biggest night is here. The Grammys are the first ceremony in L.A. since the fires, and tonight's show is also focusing on relief efforts.
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Los Angeles Times
A deep analysis of the Palisades fire evacuation paints a chaotic scenario: As the fire roared toward homes, major escape routes were gridlocked before the first evacuation orders were given.
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A big day for Bey.
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Yahoo! News
Grammys: Kendrick Lamar wins Song and Record of the Year for 'Not Like Us'
Music's biggest night is here. The Grammys are the first ceremony in L.A. since the fires, and tonight's show is also focusing on relief efforts.
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