Senate advances NDAA, teeing up final passage for annual defense policy bill

Ivanka Trump and her 13-year-old daughter, Arabella, enjoyed a festive outing watching "The Nutcracker" together in Miami. The proud mom shared photos of the evening on her Instagram Story, showcasing their elegant attire and smiles in front of a Christmas tree. This mother-daughter duo often bonds over fun outings, including attending Taylor Swift's concert and celebrating Arabella's 13th birthday with a themed cake inspired by the singer's "Blank Space" music video. Full Article

A teacher and a student were killed at Abundant Life Christian School in Wisconsin after a teenage student opened fire, injuring six others before being killed by authorities. The shooting took place in one confined space at the school, with two students in critical condition and four with non-life-threatening injuries. President Biden called for gun reform legislation in response, while local officials provided support and condolences to the victims and their families. Full Article

Ahang Kelk, the ex-wife of a Woodland Hills doctor, is charged with murder and assault with a deadly weapon for hiring a hitman to kill her former husband, Hamid Mirshojae, for financial gain. Kelk enlisted the help of Evan Hardman and Sarallah Jawed to carry out the shooting, which occurred as Mirshojae was leaving his medical practice. Ashley Rose Sweeting is also charged as an accessory to murder, while a fifth suspect, Shawn Randolph, has...

Two Calgary men, Prabhjyot Bhatti and Jaskaran Sidhu, were given life sentences for the first-degree murders of Jasdeep Singh and Japneet Malhi, with no chance of parole for 25 years. The men have appealed their convictions, citing errors in the judge's instructions and admission of prejudicial evidence. The killings were described as "calculated, cowardly" executions, with a fourth accomplice, Amandeep Saggu, pleading guilty to manslaughter for setting up the revenge attack after being stabbed by...

Patriots head coach faced more questions than answers after Sunday's loss, with an awkward vibe during Jerod Mayo's press conference. Reporter Khari A. Thompson attempts to decipher the situation and looks forward to next week's game. The post on Boston.com highlights the confusion and uncertainty surrounding the team's performance and future prospects. Full Article

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces an early election on Feb. 23 after his government collapsed due to a confidence vote. The three-party coalition fell apart, leading to a deepening economic crisis and intense campaigning for the upcoming election. Scholz defended his leadership, promising to invest in infrastructure rather than make budget cuts if re-elected for a second term. Full Article