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The British couple detained in Iran have been charged with espionage, according to the Iranian judiciary news agency.

The covert program, begun during the Biden administration and stepped up by President Trump, is hunting for the location of fentanyl labs.

The administration has asked Panama to take in hundreds of people who can’t easily be sent back to their countries. Many say they are in danger.

The basilica, dating back some 1,900 years, was found during excavations that took place as part of the demolition of a building in the heart of London. (Image credit: MOLA)

Top Russian and US officials are discussing improving ties and ending the Ukraine war —without Kyiv  The Associated Press US and Russian officials meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss Ukraine war deal  CNN Russia launches 176 drones into Ukraine as US talks

‘No Kings Day’: Protesters Denounce Trump and Musk  Rolling Stone Thousands Gather on Presidents’ Day to Call Trump a Tyrant  The New York Times “No Kings on Presidents Day” rallies in cities nationwide target Trump, Musk  CBS News Protests are set to take

After triumphant return to White House, Trump is still fixated on Biden: ‘It’s his fault’  CNN

Zelenskyy not yet signing US economic agreement ‘short-sighted,’ White House official says  Fox News

U.S. and Russia meet for talks on Ukraine war  Reuters Why is Saudi Arabia hosting talks between the US and Russia?  CNN Top U.S., Russian diplomats meet on improving ties, ending Ukraine war — without Ukraine officials at the table  CBS News US-Russia

A core group of so-called disease detectives, who track outbreaks, was apparently spared. But other young researchers are out of jobs.