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Nearly 20 per cent of Americans believe a conspiracy theory which suggests that Taylor Swift is part of a secret government plot to help US President Joe Biden win a second term, as per a new poll by Monmouth University.

“The supposed Taylor Swift psyop conspiracy has legs among a decent number of Trump supporters,” Patrick Murray, director of the Monmouth University Polling Institute, said in a statement on Tuesday.

“Even many who hadn’t heard about it before we polled them accept the idea as credible. Welcome to the 2024 election," he added.

The poll showed that 46 per cent of the respondents had heard about the conspiracy, whereas 18 per cent said that they believed it.

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Among those who believed the conspiracy theory, 71 per cent identified as Republicans whereas 83 per cent as staunch supporters of Trump. Close to&nbsp;73 per cent also believed that the results of the 2020 US Presidential elections were fraudulent.

The conspiracy theory suggests that the United States Defence Department is working alongside Swift to push for pro-Biden propaganda in order to divert the public's attention from Trump.

The theory further posits that the famous pop star may be making use of the NFL to expand her reach to an even broader audience. Swift is dating&nbsp;Travis Kelce of the NFL team Kansas City Chiefs, which won this year's Super Bowl.

Swift endorsed Biden over Trump during the 2020 presidential race. On the other hand, Kelce, a star tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, endorsed Bud Light beer and vaccinations against coronavirus, which have been the targets of rightwing ire.

Donald Trump has said that Swift would be “disloyal” if she went ahead and endorsed Biden as she widely benefited from the Music Modernization Act, which was related to royalties from streaming services, that was passed during Trump's term.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Nearly 20 per cent of Americans believe a conspiracy theory which suggests that Taylor Swift is part of a secret government plot to help US President Joe Biden win a second term, as per a new poll by Monmouth University.

Nearly 20 per cent of Americans believe a conspiracy theory which suggests that Taylor Swift is part of a secret government plot to help US President Joe Biden win a second term, as per a new poll by Monmouth University. “The supposed Taylor Swift psyop conspiracy has legs among a decent number of Trump supporters,” Patrick Murray, director of the Monmouth University Polling Institute, said in a statement on Tuesday. “Even many who hadn’t heard about it before we polled them accept the idea as credible. Welcome to the 2024 election," he added. The poll showed that 46 per cent of the respondents had heard about the conspiracy, whereas 18 per cent said that they believed it. Also read: Kansas shooting: Biden calls for ban on assault weapons after deadly shooting at Super Bowl parade Among those who believed the conspiracy theory, 71 per cent identified as Republicans whereas 83 per cent as staunch supporters of Trump. Close to 73 per cent also believed that the results of the 2020 US Presidential elections were fraudulent. The conspiracy theory suggests that the United States Defence Department is working alongside Swift to push for pro-Biden propaganda in order to divert the public's attention from Trump. The theory further posits that the famous pop star may be making use of the NFL to expand her reach to an even broader audience. Swift is dating Travis Kelce of the NFL team Kansas City Chiefs, which won this year's Super Bowl. Swift endorsed Biden over Trump during the 2020 presidential race. On the other hand, Kelce, a star tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, endorsed Bud Light beer and vaccinations against coronavirus, which have been the targets of rightwing ire. Donald Trump has said that Swift would be “disloyal” if she went ahead and endorsed Biden as she widely benefited from the Music Modernization Act, which was related to royalties from streaming services, that was passed during Trump's term. (With inputs from agencies)

Nearly 20 per cent of Americans believe in Taylor Swift-Joe Biden election conspiracy theory, poll finds

A New York judge on Thursday (Feb 15) denied former United States president Donald Trump’s request to dismiss criminal charges related to&nbsp;making hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels in return for her silence on an alleged brief affair with him. The dismissal paves the way for the first-ever criminal trial of a former US president.&nbsp;

<h2>Judge dismisses Trump’s request</h2>

Justice Juan Merchan set a trial date of March 25 for the case, one of four criminal prosecutions that the White House hopeful faces on his list of many legal woes ahead of the upcoming presidential elections.&nbsp;

The 77-year-old asked a judge in Manhattan court to toss the 34-count indictment which includes charges of accounting fraud and falsifying business records to cover up the $130,000 payment to the adult film star ahead of the 2016 presidential election.&nbsp;

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The Republican frontrunner has pleaded not guilty to the charges brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, a Democrat.&nbsp;

The prosecutors have accused Trump of illegally covering up remittances to his longtime lawyer, Michael Cohen to reimburse him for payments about the Republican frontrunner’s alleged extramarital sexual relations with Daniels and a Playboy model.&nbsp;

On Thursday, Trump’s lawyer Todd Blanche argued that the trial date was “unconstitutional,” since his client has three additional criminal trials to deal with as well as the upcoming elections.&nbsp;

Blanche also went on to call it “election interference.” However, Judge Merchan quickly dismissed his arguments saying “He’s not going to be in more than one criminal trial at the same time.”&nbsp;

<h2>‘Politically motivated’</h2>

Ahead of the hearing in the Manhattan court, Trump reiterated his claims that the case is politically motivated and said “This is not a crime”.&nbsp;

“They wouldn’t have brought this except for the fact - no way - except for the fact that I’m running for president and doing well,” the former president added.

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The trial is set to start before the three other criminal cases that the Republican frontrunner faces, and Trump would have effectively wrapped up the party’s nomination by that point. The former US president continues to lead the polls and has secured his win in four state nominating contests.&nbsp;

Cohen, who has now turned into an outspoken foe of Trump, had testified before the grand jury about making the payment and pleaded guilty in 2018.&nbsp;

<h2>Georgia case</h2>

While Trump was attending the hearing in the Manhattan court, his lawyers and allies&nbsp;on Thursday&nbsp;were attending a&nbsp;separate hearing in Atlanta,&nbsp;Georgia.

Several allies of the former president and Trump himself&nbsp;have been&nbsp;charged with trying to overturn his 2020 election loss in the US state. They sought to&nbsp;disqualify&nbsp;the prosecutor on the case, Fani Willis, over an alleged improper relationship with a lawyer on her team.

Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee has scheduled a two-day hearing which will focus on Trump and his&nbsp;co-defendants' claims about an alleged&nbsp;romantic relationship between Willis and Nathan Wade, a lawyer she hired to help lead the prosecution.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

A New York judge on Thursday (Feb 15) denied former United States president Donald Trump’s request to dismiss criminal charges related to making hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels in return for her silence on an alleged brief affair with him.

A New York judge on Thursday (Feb 15) denied former United States president Donald Trump’s request to dismiss criminal charges related to making hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels in return for her silence on an alleged brief affair with him. The dismissal paves the way for the first-ever criminal trial of a former US president. Judge dismisses Trump’s request Justice Juan Merchan set a trial date of March 25 for the case, one of four criminal prosecutions that the White House hopeful faces on his list of many legal woes ahead of the upcoming presidential elections. The 77-year-old asked a judge in Manhattan court to toss the 34-count indictment which includes charges of accounting fraud and falsifying business records to cover up the $130,000 payment to the adult film star ahead of the 2016 presidential election. Also Read | Donald Trump launches immunity bid in US Supreme Court against Jan 6 trial The Republican frontrunner has pleaded not guilty to the charges brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, a Democrat. The prosecutors have accused Trump of illegally covering up remittances to his longtime lawyer, Michael Cohen to reimburse him for payments about the Republican frontrunner’s alleged extramarital sexual relations with Daniels and a Playboy model. On Thursday, Trump’s lawyer Todd Blanche argued that the trial date was “unconstitutional,” since his client has three additional criminal trials to deal with as well as the upcoming elections. Blanche also went on to call it “election interference.” However, Judge Merchan quickly dismissed his arguments saying “He’s not going to be in more than one criminal trial at the same time.” ‘Politically motivated’ Ahead of the hearing in the Manhattan court, Trump reiterated his claims that the case is politically motivated and said “This is not a crime”. “They wouldn’t have brought this except for the fact - no way - except for the fact that I’m running for president and doing well,” the former president added. Also Read | Explained | Why Trump can still fight election despite Stormy Daniels hush money case indictment The trial is set to start before the three other criminal cases that the Republican frontrunner faces, and Trump would have effectively wrapped up the party’s nomination by that point. The former US president continues to lead the polls and has secured his win in four state nominating contests. Cohen, who has now turned into an outspoken foe of Trump, had testified before the grand jury about making the payment and pleaded guilty in 2018. Georgia case While Trump was attending the hearing in the Manhattan court, his lawyers and allies on Thursday were attending a separate hearing in Atlanta, Georgia. Several allies of the former president and Trump himself have been charged with trying to overturn his 2020 election loss in the US state. They sought to disqualify the prosecutor on the case, Fani Willis, over an alleged improper relationship with a lawyer on her team. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee has scheduled a two-day hearing which will focus on Trump and his co-defendants' claims about an alleged romantic relationship between Willis and Nathan Wade, a lawyer she hired to help lead the prosecution. (With inputs from agencies)

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Russian leader Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that he prefers President Joe Biden to win the US 2024 election over former President Donald Trump, describing him as more experienced and predictable.

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A New York judge denied former president Donald Trump's request to dismiss the criminal charges relating to the hush money trial payment. The judge said Trump's trial will proceed as scheduled for the 25th of March and this would be the first trial of any former president of the United States of America in American History.

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One person was killed and 22 injured after a mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory rally that triggered panic among huge crowds of fans. Watch in for more details!

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A mass shooting took place in a Super Bowl victory parade in Kansas City. More than 800 law enforcement officers were present at the event, and yet they couldn't prevent the gun violence.

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The person fatally shot at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory parade, on Wednesday (Feb 14) has been identified as Lisa Lopez-Galvan who is said to be a popular figure in the city’s Hispanic community. The police have held three suspects in custody and are investigating the motive behind the shooting.&nbsp;

<h2>About the incident</h2>

A mom of two, Lopez-Galvan, reportedly succumbed to her injuries during surgery at a local hospital. She was among the 22 others who were wounded during the mass shooting near the city’s Super Bowl victory rally.&nbsp;

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The shots were fired outside the city’s landmark Union Station where thousands of fans had gathered to celebrate the Kansas City Chiefs’ win in Super Bowl LVIII, earlier this week, against the San Francisco 49ers.&nbsp;

At least 21 people&nbsp;sustained injuries, 15 of them “life-threatening,” said Fire Department Chief Ross Grundyson, in a statement, on Thursday (Feb 15). The official&nbsp;also said that 11 of those hurt by gunfire or the ensuing pandemonium were children as young as six.&nbsp;

The shooting took place at the end of the rally following a parade at about 2:00 pm (local time) prompting attendees to scramble for cover at the sound of rapid-fire gunshots. None of the three suspects in custody have been identified yet.&nbsp;

<h2>Who was Lisa Lopez-Galvan?</h2>

Lopez-Galvan as per local media reports was a mother of two and was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan. Her loved ones told the Kansas City Star that she died during surgery at a local hospital after sustaining a gunshot wound to her abdomen.&nbsp;

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Lopez-Galvan was a local DJ, as per reports, who also co-hosted a weekly radio show on KKFI 90.1 called A Taste of Tejano which features Hispanic music. She also played at weddings and promoted charity fundraisers, as per local media reports.&nbsp;

“It is with sincere sadness and an extremely heavy and broken heart that we let our community know that KKFI DJ Lisa Lopez-Galvan, host of Taste of Tejano lost her life today in the shooting at the KC Chiefs’ rally,” said the local radio station in a post on Facebook.&nbsp;

The victim’s long-time friend, Lisa Lopez (no relation) who is The Star’s newsroom executive administrative assistant, described her as the “most wonderful, beautiful person.”

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“She was a local DJ. She did everybody’s weddings. We all know her. She was so full of life,” Lopez added.&nbsp;

Lopez-Galvan was in her mid-40s and lived in Shawnee, as per the Kansas City Star, less than half an hour southeast of where the tragic shooting took place.&nbsp;

The victim’s adult son also suffered a gunshot wound and one of her two cousins – believed to be minors – was injured, said media reports citing friends and family.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) 
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The person fatally shot at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory parade, on Wednesday (Feb 14) has been identified as Lisa Lopez-Galvan who is said to be a popular figure in the city’s Hispanic community.

The person fatally shot at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory parade, on Wednesday (Feb 14) has been identified as Lisa Lopez-Galvan who is said to be a popular figure in the city’s Hispanic community. The police have held three suspects in custody and are investigating the motive behind the shooting. About the incident A mom of two, Lopez-Galvan, reportedly succumbed to her injuries during surgery at a local hospital. She was among the 22 others who were wounded during the mass shooting near the city’s Super Bowl victory rally. WATCH | US: One dead, 22 injured in shooting at Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl celebration The shots were fired outside the city’s landmark Union Station where thousands of fans had gathered to celebrate the Kansas City Chiefs’ win in Super Bowl LVIII, earlier this week, against the San Francisco 49ers. At least 21 people sustained injuries, 15 of them “life-threatening,” said Fire Department Chief Ross Grundyson, in a statement, on Thursday (Feb 15). The official also said that 11 of those hurt by gunfire or the ensuing pandemonium were children as young as six. The shooting took place at the end of the rally following a parade at about 2:00 pm (local time) prompting attendees to scramble for cover at the sound of rapid-fire gunshots. None of the three suspects in custody have been identified yet. Who was Lisa Lopez-Galvan? Lopez-Galvan as per local media reports was a mother of two and was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan. Her loved ones told the Kansas City Star that she died during surgery at a local hospital after sustaining a gunshot wound to her abdomen. Also Read | Kansas shooting: At least 1 dead, 22 injured in Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade attack Lopez-Galvan was a local DJ, as per reports, who also co-hosted a weekly radio show on KKFI 90.1 called A Taste of Tejano which features Hispanic music. She also played at weddings and promoted charity fundraisers, as per local media reports. “It is with sincere sadness and an extremely heavy and broken heart that we let our community know that KKFI DJ Lisa Lopez-Galvan, host of Taste of Tejano lost her life today in the shooting at the KC Chiefs’ rally,” said the local radio station in a post on Facebook. The victim’s long-time friend, Lisa Lopez (no relation) who is The Star’s newsroom executive administrative assistant, described her as the “most wonderful, beautiful person.” Also Read | Explained: How Patrick Mahomes is becoming one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL “She was a local DJ. She did everybody’s weddings. We all know her. She was so full of life,” Lopez added. Lopez-Galvan was in her mid-40s and lived in Shawnee, as per the Kansas City Star, less than half an hour southeast of where the tragic shooting took place. The victim’s adult son also suffered a gunshot wound and one of her two cousins – believed to be minors – was injured, said media reports citing friends and family. (With inputs from agencies)

Who was Lisa Lopez-Galvan? Mom of two fatally shot at Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory parade

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The special counsel prosecuting Donald Trump on federal charges involving the former president's efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday to reject Trump's bid to further delay trial proceedings as he presses his claim of immunity.

"The nation has a compelling interest in seeing the charges brought to trial," Special Counsel Jack Smith said in his filing to the justices, adding that "the public interest in a prompt trial is at its zenith where, as here, a former president is charged with conspiring to subvert the electoral process so that he could remain in office."

Smith's filing responded to a request by Trump's lawyers on Monday to put on hold a decision by a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit rejecting the claim of presidential immunity from prosecution.

If the justices do not immediately reject Trump's request, Smith asked that they take up the case and hear it on a fast-track basis.

Smith said Trump's criminal charges reflect an alleged effort to "perpetuate himself in power and prevent the lawful winner of the 2020 presidential election from taking office. The charged crimes strike at the heart of our democracy."

"A president's alleged criminal scheme to overturn an election and thwart the peaceful transfer of power to his successor should be the last place to recognize a novel form of absolute immunity from federal criminal law," Smith added.

Trump's lawyers asked the justices to halt the trial proceedings pending their bid for the full slate of judges on the D.C. Circuit to reconsider the case, and, if necessary, an appeal to the Supreme Court. Smith told the justices that granting such a request would serve only to unnecessarily postpone Trump's trial.

Trump is the frontrunner for the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic President Joe Biden, who defeated him in 2020, in the Nov. 5 U.S. election. If the Supreme Court grants Trump's requests or otherwise does not act quickly to resolve the case, the trial could be pushed to late in the campaign or after the election.

Trump, who served in the White House from 2017 to 2021 and has become the first former president to be criminally prosecuted, has made sweeping claims of immunity both while in office and since leaving the White House.

The Supreme Court in December declined Smith's request to decide the immunity claim even before the D.C. Circuit ruled - a bid by the special counsel to speed up the process of resolving the matter. The justices opted instead to let the lower appeals court rule first, as is customary.

Smith was appointed by U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland in 2022 to investigate Trump's actions in the aftermath of the 2020 election and his retention of classified documents after leaving the White House in 2021. Smith brought charges against Trump concerning both issues.

<h2>Trial Delays</h2>

A March 4 trial date for Trump in federal court in Washington on four criminal counts pursued by Smith in the election subversion case was postponed, with no new date yet set. Trump has pleaded not guilty and has sought to portray the case as politically motivated.

Slowing the case could be to Trump's benefit. If he wins the election and returns to the White House, he could use his presidential powers to force an end to the prosecution or potentially pardon himself for any federal crimes.

Trump has appealed a decision by U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan on Dec. 1 rejecting his bid to dismiss the case. Chutkan found no legal support for the position argued by Trump's lawyers that former presidents cannot face criminal charges for conduct related to their official responsibilities.

The charges, brought by Smith in August 2023, represent one of four criminal cases now pending against Trump.

In their filing to the Supreme Court, Trump's lawyers said a months-long criminal trial of Trump during "at the height of election season will radically disrupt" his ability to campaign against Biden. They painted a dark picture of what they said would befall future presidents if Trump's prosecution is permitted to move forward, warning of partisan prosecutions, extortion, blackmail and more.

Trump and his allies made false claims that the 2020 election was stolen and devised a plan to use false electors to thwart congressional certification of Biden's victory. Trump also sought to pressure Vice President Mike Pence not to allow certification to go forward. Trump's supporters attacked the Capitol in a bid to prevent the certification.

The indictment accused Trump of conspiring to defraud the United States, obstructing the congressional certification of Biden's electoral victory and conspiring to do so, and conspiring against right of Americans to vote.

The special counsel prosecuting Donald Trump on federal charges involving the former president's efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday to reject Trump's bid to further delay trial proceedings as he presses his claim of immunity.

The special counsel prosecuting Donald Trump on federal charges involving the former president's efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday to reject Trump's bid to further delay trial proceedings as he presses his claim of immunity. "The nation has a compelling interest in seeing the charges brought to trial," Special Counsel Jack Smith said in his filing to the justices, adding that "the public interest in a prompt trial is at its zenith where, as here, a former president is charged with conspiring to subvert the electoral process so that he could remain in office." Smith's filing responded to a request by Trump's lawyers on Monday to put on hold a decision by a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit rejecting the claim of presidential immunity from prosecution. If the justices do not immediately reject Trump's request, Smith asked that they take up the case and hear it on a fast-track basis. Smith said Trump's criminal charges reflect an alleged effort to "perpetuate himself in power and prevent the lawful winner of the 2020 presidential election from taking office. The charged crimes strike at the heart of our democracy." "A president's alleged criminal scheme to overturn an election and thwart the peaceful transfer of power to his successor should be the last place to recognize a novel form of absolute immunity from federal criminal law," Smith added. Trump's lawyers asked the justices to halt the trial proceedings pending their bid for the full slate of judges on the D.C. Circuit to reconsider the case, and, if necessary, an appeal to the Supreme Court. Smith told the justices that granting such a request would serve only to unnecessarily postpone Trump's trial. Trump is the frontrunner for the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic President Joe Biden, who defeated him in 2020, in the Nov. 5 U.S. election. If the Supreme Court grants Trump's requests or otherwise does not act quickly to resolve the case, the trial could be pushed to late in the campaign or after the election. Trump, who served in the White House from 2017 to 2021 and has become the first former president to be criminally prosecuted, has made sweeping claims of immunity both while in office and since leaving the White House. The Supreme Court in December declined Smith's request to decide the immunity claim even before the D.C. Circuit ruled - a bid by the special counsel to speed up the process of resolving the matter. The justices opted instead to let the lower appeals court rule first, as is customary. Smith was appointed by U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland in 2022 to investigate Trump's actions in the aftermath of the 2020 election and his retention of classified documents after leaving the White House in 2021. Smith brought charges against Trump concerning both issues. Trial Delays A March 4 trial date for Trump in federal court in Washington on four criminal counts pursued by Smith in the election subversion case was postponed, with no new date yet set. Trump has pleaded not guilty and has sought to portray the case as politically motivated. Slowing the case could be to Trump's benefit. If he wins the election and returns to the White House, he could use his presidential powers to force an end to the prosecution or potentially pardon himself for any federal crimes. Trump has appealed a decision by U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan on Dec. 1 rejecting his bid to dismiss the case. Chutkan found no legal support for the position argued by Trump's lawyers that former presidents cannot face criminal charges for conduct related to their official responsibilities. The charges, brought by Smith in August 2023, represent one of four criminal cases now pending against Trump. In their filing to the Supreme Court, Trump's lawyers said a months-long criminal trial of Trump during "at the height of election season will radically disrupt" his ability to campaign against Biden. They painted a dark picture of what they said would befall future presidents if Trump's prosecution is permitted to move forward, warning of partisan prosecutions, extortion, blackmail and more. Trump and his allies made false claims that the 2020 election was stolen and devised a plan to use false electors to thwart congressional certification of Biden's victory. Trump also sought to pressure Vice President Mike Pence not to allow certification to go forward. Trump's supporters attacked the Capitol in a bid to prevent the certification. The indictment accused Trump of conspiring to defraud the United States, obstructing the congressional certification of Biden's electoral victory and conspiring to do so, and conspiring against right of Americans to vote.

Special counsel urges US Supreme Court to rebuff Trump in immunity fight

At least one person was killed while 22 were injured in a shooting incident in Missouri during a parade celebrating the Kansas City Chiefs winning the Super Bowl LVIII, earlier this week, US media reported. In other news, the US has intelligence of Russian nuclear capabilities in space which could threaten satellites, a report in the New York Times has claimed. The intel has been briefed to Congress and key US allies with some lawmakers demanding that President Joe Biden's administration declassify the information.&nbsp;

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Three suspects have been detained so far for investigation, according to Kansas City Police chief Stacey Graves who described Wednesday's incident as a "tragedy".&nbsp;“There are a lot more people who are going to be forever impacted by what happened here today," said Graves.&nbsp;

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United States President Joe Biden appealed to all Americans on Wednesday (Feb 14) to support his appeal to Congress to ban assault weapons, stating that the deadly shootout which took place at a Super Bowl victory parade in Kansas City "cuts deep." "Today's events should move us, shock us, shame us into acting," said Biden, in a White House statement.

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Citing unnamed sources, the report claimed that Russia's potential deployment of a nuclear anti-satellite weapon in space&nbsp;could&nbsp;knock out US military&nbsp;communications and reconnaissance capabilities from above.&nbsp;The threat becomes even more pertinent as Washington does not have the capability to&nbsp;counter such a weapon and defend its satellites, the report added.

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The farmer unions Bharatiya Kisan Union (Ugrahan) and BKU Dakaunda (Dhaner faction), which have been leading the ongoing protests announced a ‘rail roko’ (stop trains) in the state of Punjab between 12 noon and 4 pm (local time) on Thursday (Feb 15) as the protesters geared up to hold a meeting with the cabinet ministers.

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At least one person was killed while 22 were injured in a shooting incident in Missouri during a parade celebrating the Kansas City Chiefs winning the Super Bowl LVIII, earlier this week, US media reported.

At least one person was killed while 22 were injured in a shooting incident in Missouri during a parade celebrating the Kansas City Chiefs winning the Super Bowl LVIII, earlier this week, US media reported. In other news, the US has intelligence of Russian nuclear capabilities in space which could threaten satellites, a report in the New York Times has claimed. The intel has been briefed to Congress and key US allies with some lawmakers demanding that President Joe Biden's administration declassify the information. Click on headlines to read more: At least 1 dead, 22 injured in Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade shooting Three suspects have been detained so far for investigation, according to Kansas City Police chief Stacey Graves who described Wednesday's incident as a "tragedy". “There are a lot more people who are going to be forever impacted by what happened here today," said Graves. Biden calls for ban on assault weapons after shooting at Super Bowl parade United States President Joe Biden appealed to all Americans on Wednesday (Feb 14) to support his appeal to Congress to ban assault weapons, stating that the deadly shootout which took place at a Super Bowl victory parade in Kansas City "cuts deep." "Today's events should move us, shock us, shame us into acting," said Biden, in a White House statement. USA's new intel report warns of Russian nuclear capabilities in space Citing unnamed sources, the report claimed that Russia's potential deployment of a nuclear anti-satellite weapon in space could knock out US military communications and reconnaissance capabilities from above. The threat becomes even more pertinent as Washington does not have the capability to counter such a weapon and defend its satellites, the report added. Farmers' protest 2.0: Protesters plan to block trains, demand PM to intervene The farmer unions Bharatiya Kisan Union (Ugrahan) and BKU Dakaunda (Dhaner faction), which have been leading the ongoing protests announced a ‘rail roko’ (stop trains) in the state of Punjab between 12 noon and 4 pm (local time) on Thursday (Feb 15) as the protesters geared up to hold a meeting with the cabinet ministers. Watch | Tech companies pledge to fight deepfakes ahead of elections ×

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A powerful, fast-moving winter storm has blanketed the US Northeast with heavy snow, and at least one person has died. The snowstorm led to hazardous driving conditions for millions of Americans, while forcing schools to close and wreaking havoc on air travel.

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