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1. Trump responds to backlash over racist video depicting Obamas as apes

2. Trump refuses to apologize for post depicting Obamas as apes and claims he’s the ‘least racist’ president

   Trump said ‘of course’ he condemns the racist parts of the video, but would not apologize for sharing it

3. Authorities are investigating a ‘new message’ almost a week after the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mother Nancy

   ‘Investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity,’ Sheriff Chris Nanos said in a statement

4. Sheriff says investigators are aware of ‘new message’ about Savannah Guthrie’s mom as search continues: Live updates

   Investigators have confirmed Nancy Guthrie’s blood was found on her porch

5. Luigi Mangione erupts in court during trial hearing

6. Pentagon says it's cutting ties with 'woke' Harvard, discontinuing military training, fellowships

   The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending military training, fellowships and certificate programs

7. Judge orders Trump administration to bring back 3 families deported to Honduras, other countries

   A federal judge says the Trump administration must bring back three deported families who should have been allowed to remain in the United States under a court settlement involving the separation of children from their parents at the border

8. Federal agents arrested kidney transplant recipient delivering groceries and detained him without medication, family and lawmakers say

   Officers rammed 38-year-old man while he was volunteering for church’s mutual aid group, according to Minnesota official

9. JD Vance booed as Team USA enters Winter Olympics opening ceremony

   While the crowd cheered for the athletes, jeers and whistles erupted as Vance and his wife appeared

10. A charismatic straight talker, Japan's Takaichi is poised to expand her power in Sunday's vote

    Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is calling a snap election Sunday, counting on her unusual popularity among fans who see the hardline conservative as someone who speaks her mind and can bring change