A Georgia grand jury recommended multiple indictments after concluding its investigation into election fraud involving former President Donald Trump, according to media reports. Parts of the northern U.S. could see unprecedented snow. Democrat Jennifer McClellan will become Virginia's first Black woman in Congress. |
Now, here's Wednesday's news |
Foreperson: Georgia grand jury recommended multiple indictments in Trump probe, report says |
A Georgia grand jury recommended indictments against multiple people on various charges after concluding its eight-month investigation into election fraud involving former President Donald Trump, the panel's foreperson, told the New York Times Tuesday. Emily Kohrs, declined to name any of those who were referred for charges, including whether Trump was among them, in a final report delivered to Atlanta-area District Attorney Fani Willis in December. Referring to Trump, Kohrs said: "You are not going to be shocked," the Times report states. Kohrs made similar comments during interviews with several other outlets, including NBC News and CNN. Read more | Atlanta-area District Attorney Fani Willis has opened an investigation into any potential attempts to improperly influence the 2020 general election in Georgia by former President Donald Trump and his associates.
Dustin Chambers, USA TODAY |
Parts of northern U.S. shut down ahead of winter storm, potentially historic snowfall |
States in the northern plains are largely shutting down ahead of a massive winter storm that could dump up to 2 feet of snow in some areas. Many schools throughout the Dakotas, Minnesota and Wisconsin were called off for Wednesday and emergency management leaders warned people to stay off the roads or face potential "whiteout" conditions. As much as 25 inches of snow may pile up, with the heaviest amounts falling across east-central Minnesota and west-central Wisconsin, the National Weather Service said. Wind gusts could reach 50 mph and wind chills are expected to hit minus 50 degrees in some parts of the Dakotas and Minnesota. The storm will make its way toward the East Coast later in the week. Read more | Rush hour traffic travels southbound on Interstate 35W in Minneapolis as a winter storm hit the Twin Cities Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. A monster winter storm took aim at the Upper Midwest on Tuesday, threatening to bring blizzard conditions, bitterly cold temperatures and 2 feet of snow in a three-day onslaught that could affect more than 40 million Americans.
Jeff Wheeler, AP |
Biden to meet eastern flank NATO leaders amid Russia worries |
President Joe Biden is wrapping up his whirlwind, four-day visit to Poland and Ukraine by reassuring eastern flank NATO allies that his administration is highly attuned to the looming threats and other impacts spurred by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Before departing Warsaw on Wednesday, Biden will hold talks with leaders from the Bucharest Nine, a collection of nations on the most eastern parts of the NATO alliance that came together in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin's 2014 annexation of Crimea from Ukraine. As the war in Ukraine drags on, the Bucharest Nine countries' anxieties have remained heightened. Many worry Putin could move to take military action against them next if he's successful in Ukraine. Read more | President Joe Biden stands amid children cheering with US, Polish and Ukrainian flags after he delivered a speech in front the Royal Warsaw Castle Gardens in Warsaw, Poland on February 21, 2023.
WOJTEK RADWANSKI, AFP via Getty Images |
Democrat Jennifer McClellan wins special election, becoming first Black woman from Virginia in Congress |
Democrat Jennifer McClellan coasted to victory in Virginia's special election Tuesday, becoming the state's first Black woman in Congress. McClellan, a state senator and corporate lawyer, was declared the projected winner over Republican Leon Benjamin, a pastor, within 30 minutes of the polls closing, according to the Associated Press. She will succeed Democrat Rep. A. Donald Eachin, who died last November, and represent a district anchored by Richmond that stretches south to the North Carolina border. Once McClellan is sworn in, there will be a record 28 Black women in Congress. Her victory does not change the GOP margin in the House as Republicans still will be able to lose four GOP votes on bills and pass legislation. Read more | State Sen. Jennifer McClellan, D-Richmond, celebrates at her election party after winning the seat for Virginia's 4th Congressional District on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, in Richmond, Va.
John C. Clark, AP |
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Investigator: Gun in fatal shooting was exchanged in Alabama star's car |
An investigator testified Tuesday that University of Alabama basketball freshman star Brandon Miller was on the scene of a fatal shooting that led to the arrest of his now-former teammate. Investigators believe former Alabama player Darius Miles provided the gun and Michael Lynn Davis killed Jamea Harris on Jan. 15. Branden Culpepper of the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit said Miles gave Davis the gun while they were in Miller's car. Miles texted Miller and Miller brought Miles' gun, Culpepper said. Alabama coach Nate Oats added fuel to the fire Tuesday with comments about the development that he later apologized for. Read more |
| • | Column from Dan Wolken: Alabama coach Oats offers "tone-deaf" reply to Brandon Miller's alleged role in fatal shooting. | | • | Testimony from Alabama: The gun used in fatal shooting was exchanged in Brandon Miller's car, an investigator says. | | Alabama forward Brandon Miller, left, and Alabama head coach Nate Oats talk during the first half of their team's matchup against LSU on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
The Associated Press |
📷 Photo of the day: Costumes, dancing fill the streets of New Orleans for Mardi Gras 📷 |
New Orleans closed its 2023 Carnival season Tuesday with its iconic Mardi Gras parades featuring dazzling floats and beaded-out performers. The city had been partying since early January when Carnival season kicked off, treating visitors from around the country to a steady stream of parades and copious amounts of king cake. | A reveler wears beads while walking in the French Quarter during a Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Feb. 19, 2023.
CHANDAN KHANNA, AFP via Getty Images | Mattel, Inc. announced a reboot of Barney, its iconic purple dinosaur franchise. The company's revitalization of the Barney brand will span television, film, and YouTube content as well as music and a full range of kids' programs, according to a news release from Mattel.
Mattel, Inc |
Associated Press contributed reporting. | | | |
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