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Figure skating-Top American skaters to feature in benefit for plane crash families
WASHINGTON, D.C., February 5 (Reuters) - Many of America's top figure skaters will gather in Washington D.C. for a live "Legacy on Ice" tribute show to support families impacted by the January 29 plane crash that killed young skaters returning home from a training camp.Co-hosted by Olym...Reuters
Wed, Feb 5
ADVISORY-Incorrect alerts on Kennametal's fourth-quarter results withdrawn
Feb 5 (Reuters) - Alerts on Kennametal's KMT.N fourth-quarter results have been withdrawn as they were incorrect and inadvertently published from the company's second-quarter 2025 earnings report.For the correct set of alerts on Kennametal's second-quarter results, click nFWN3OW0XOSTORY_...Reuters
Wed, Feb 5
Gaza is integral part of future Palestinian state, EU spokesperson says
Adds further detail and background BRUSSELS, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Gaza should be an essential part of a future Palestinian state, said a European Union foreign policy spokesperson on Wednesday, adding that the EU was committed to a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians. President Donal...Reuters
Wed, Feb 5
FBI agents ordered to work on January 6 cases will not face penalties, Justice Department official says
Adds background, details paragraphs 6-12By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - A top Justice Department official on Wednesday told FBI agents they would not be fired if they worked on January 6 investigations because they were ordered to do so and accused FBI leaders of insubordination f...Reuters
Wed, Feb 5
EXCLUSIVE-Amazon set to release long-delayed Alexa generative AI revamp
Adds details on Alexa and Amazon strategy, paragraphs 10-15Amazon prepares to release Alexa generative AI revamp after delays Amazon invites press to event in late FebruaryAlexa could come with price tag of $5 to $10 per monthBy Greg Bensinger Feb 5 (Reuters) - Amazon AMZN.O is set to release its...Reuters
Wed, Feb 5
Trump revokes security for former defense secretary Esper, NYT reports
Feb 5 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has revoked federal security protection for former U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper, the New York Times reported on Wednesday, citing two people with knowledge of the matter.Esper, who served during Trump's first term in office, joins Trump's fo...Reuters
Wed, Feb 5
Top Trump prosecutor in DC, who was present at Capitol riot, dropped US case against rioter
Sought end of prosecution of an accused Jan. 6 rioter who he had represented as defense attorneyOverlap likely violated ethics rules, experts sayHas accused Biden administration of abusing its power in pursuing Jan. 6 prosecutionsBy Brad Heath, Sarah N. Lynch and Andrew Goudsward WASHINGTON, Feb ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 5
White House: Trump has not committed to putting US troops in Gaza
Adds Trump wants temporary relocation of Gaza Palestinians, paragraphs 4-5 WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump has not committed to putting U.S. troops on the ground in the Gaza Strip as part of his proposal for a U.S. takeover of the Palestinian enclave, the White House said on ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 5
Musk creates new power base in Washington with takeover of US agencies
Musk's takeover causes panic among some federal workersDOGE's creation faces lawsuits from unions and watchdogsTrump sets out to restructure governmentAdds White House clarification of Musk team members' job status in paragraph 11By Tim Reid and Marisa Taylor WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuter...Reuters
Wed, Feb 5
Gaza is integral part of future Palestinian state, EU spokesperson says
BRUSSELS, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Gaza should be an essential part of a future Palestinian state, said an EU foreign policy spokesperson on Wednesday, adding that the European Union was committed to a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians. "We took note of President Trump’s comments. The EU...Reuters
Wed, Feb 5
US Vice President Vance to attend AI summit in Paris, Munich Security Conference, White House says
WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President JD Vance will travel to Europe next week to attend an artificial intelligence summit in Paris and the Munich Security Conference, his first trip abroad since taking office.Vance will participate in the AI Action summit taking place in Paris February ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 5
Trump has offered for US to be responsible for reconstruction of Gaza, Rubio says
GUATEMALA CITY, Feb 5 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has offered for the United States to be responsible for the reconstruction of Gaza, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday, after the president proposed a U.S. takeover of the enclave.Rubio, speaking at a press conference in Gua...Reuters
Wed, Feb 5
Musk will excuse himself from any conflicts, White House says
WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Billionaire Elon Musk will excuse himself from any conflicts of interest between his various business interests and his efforts to cut costs for the federal government, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said on Wednesday.Reuters
Wed, Feb 5
EXCLUSIVE-Amazon set to release long-delayed Alexa generative AI revamp
Amazon prepares to release Alexa generative AI revamp after delays Amazon invites press to event in late FebruaryAlexa could come with price tag of $5 to $10 per monthBy Greg Bensinger Feb 5 (Reuters) - Amazon AMZN.O is set to release its long-awaited - and delayed - Alexa generative artificial i...Reuters
Wed, Feb 5
Former NLRB member sues Trump for firing her
Corrects seventh paragraph to show Wilcox was the NLRB's first Black female member, not its first Black memberGwynne Wilcox says she could be fired only for causeTrump dismissed Wilcox in late-night emailWhite House not immediately available for commentBy Jonathan Stempel and Daniel Wiessner ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 5
Guatemala says it will increase number of deportation flights it accepts from US
GUATEMALA CITY, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Guatemala will accept 40% more deportation flights from the United States, President Bernardo Arevalo said after a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday.Rubio said Guatemala had agreed to accept both Guatemalans and deportees of other nationa...Reuters
Wed, Feb 5
Amnesty says Trump's Gaza plan shameful and unlawful
Feb 5 (Reuters) - Rights advocacy group Amnesty International said U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal to move Palestinians from Gaza was "inflammatory, outrageous and shameful" and amounted to a "flagrant violation of international law"."Any plan to forcibly deport Palest...Reuters
Wed, Feb 5
White House: Trump has not committed to putting US troops in Gaza
WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump has not committed to putting U.S. troops on the ground in Gaza as part of his proposal for a U.S.-takeover of the Palestinian enclave, the White House said on Wednesday.White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that the president...Reuters
Wed, Feb 5
Houthis condemn Trump and say Yemen stands with Palestinians against aggression
CAIRO, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Yemeni Houthis on Wednesday condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's comments on Gaza, saying that Yemen "stands beside Palestine in confronting all forms of aggression against the Palestinian cause".The group, which controls most of western Yemen including the ca...Reuters
Wed, Feb 5
