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A migrant man staying at a state-run shelter in Marlborough has been accused of raping and impregnating his teen daughter, leading to a charge of aggravated statutory rape of a child. The man pleaded not guilty and is being held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing. The case surfaced after the girl's pregnancy was reported by staff at her school and an organization operating the shelter, with subsequent DNA testing linking the man to the...

Eric Bieniemy, the Kansas City Chiefs' offensive coordinator, discusses Patrick Mahomes' rise as a top NFL quarterback on Speak. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell hints at a possible 18-game regular season, citing discussions with the players' union. Goodell mentions potential changes to the season structure, including a shift in the Super Bowl date to Presidents' Day weekend. Full Article

The annual Steamboat Winter Carnival in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, will take place from Feb. 5-9, attracting thousands of residents and tourists. The festival, which has been running for over 111 years, was once ranked by National Geographic as one of the Top Ten Winter Carnivals in the World. This event is a major draw for the town, featuring a variety of winter sports competitions and celebrations for attendees to enjoy. Full Article

Russian state television propagandists have expressed delight at President Donald Trump's decisions, with one guest on Evening With Vladimir Solovyov praising the administration's stance on geopolitics. They welcomed Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, interpreting comments by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio as a shift towards a multipolar world. Russian media outlets suggested that Moscow could benefit from the tariffs, potentially leading to a rise in global energy prices. Full Article

Chicago police found a 35-year-old man critically stabbed in an armed robbery in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood. The man was attacked by three individuals who stole his belongings, resulting in a stab wound to his throat and bruising to his face. He was hospitalized in critical condition at Advocate Christ Medical Center, while detectives continued to investigate with no suspects in custody. Full Article

Marcus Jordan, son of NBA legend Michael Jordan, was arrested in Florida on charges of cocaine possession, resisting arrest, and DUI property damage. The 34-year-old, who played high school and college basketball, has previously faced legal issues in a 2012 incident in Nebraska. Jordan, known for dating Larsa Pippen, has kept a relatively low profile but has had brushes with the law in the past. Full Article