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Smugglers are using TikTok to advertise human-trafficking services across the Canadian border, according to a report by the New York Post. Reuters

Human traffickers in Canada use TikTok to advertise ‘safe’ border crossings

CBS News has faced criticism from conservative outlets for remarks tying free speech to the Holocaust and a "60 Minutes" segment on Germany. Getty Images

CBS’ Margaret Brennan links Holocaust to free speech: Bias Breakdown

Delaware is contemplating changes to corporate law as big corporations are looking to move to more business-friendly states. Getty Images

Delaware weighs changes to business court after high profile companies leave

U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said he has requested the Postal Service Board of Governors begin the search for his successor. Getty Images

US postmaster general plans to step down after reporting billions in losses

Homebuilders are feeling less optimistic about housing market conditions as the Trump administration’s tariffs weigh on current and future sales. Getty Images

Homebuilder confidence drops to 5-month low amid tariff costs

A Michigan judge is turning to an unconventional punishment for those caught stealing. Instead of fines or jail, shoplifters can wash cars. Getty Images

Michigan judge using car washes to clean up act of Walmart shoplifters

Sen. Schumer said because the flight started in the U.S., the FAA was responsible for inspections, with hundreds of FAA employees laid off. Getty Images

Schumer, Democrats suggest Canada plane crash is Trump’s fault

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is meeting with key leaders Tuesday, Feb. 18 to discuss potentially removing mayor Eric Adams from office. Getty Images

Gov. Hochul meets with key leaders about NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ future

A White Housing court filing says Elon Musk is not the official administrator of DOGE. Getty Images

White House court filing says Musk is not the official leader of DOGE

The U.S. is flying drones into Mexico to gather intelligence on fentanyl labs within the country, according to the New York Times. Getty Images

CIA expands secret drone flights to find fentanyl labs over Mexico: Report

Elon Musk suggested the federal government check into the nation's supply of gold at Fort Knox to make sure it is there. Getty Images

Elon Musk targets Fort Knox in potential audit of nation’s gold supply

U.S. begins relocating Marines from Okinawa to Guam, marking start of long-planned shift amid regional security issues and local opposition. DVIDS

First US Marines relocate from Okinawa to Guam after years of delays

People across the country are getting scam texts demanding they pay unpaid tolls or else. Levine-Roberts/Sipa USA

Federal officials warn of unpaid toll scam texts coast to coast

A measles outbreak in west Texas has increased to 48 cases, according to the Department of State Health Services. Getty Images

Measles outbreak in Texas as four dozen cases now confirmed

The acting head of the Social Security Administration reportedly stepped down over DOGE requests to access sensitive government data. Getty Images

Social Security Admin. commissioner steps down over DOGE request: Reports

Russia launched a large-scale drone attack on Ukraine hours before U.S. and Russian officials met to discuss ending the war. Reuters

Russia launches large-scale drone attack on Ukraine ahead of peace talks

Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox clarified that the department does not enforce federal immigration laws or civil detainers. Getty Images

Boston police commissioner says dept. does not enforce federal immigration law

Arizona could soon become the next state to ticket drivers who camp out in the left lane on highways and interstates. Getty Images

Arizona could be next state to ticket left-lane lingering drivers

The CIA plans to increase its role in combating Mexican cartels, focusing on disrupting networks and supporting anti-drug efforts. Getty Images

CIA may play larger role in combating Mexican cartels under Trump: Report

The "Zizians" are linked to homicides across the U.S. A small group who met online based on shared beliefs. Allegany County Sheriff's Office

Officials link group to nationwide murder spree, arrest alleged ringleader

Attorneys for four former executives of ComEd, convicted of bribery and corruption in 2023, are asking for a hold on post-trial motions. Getty Images

Utility executives convicted of corruption cite Trump order in ask to hold case

Andrew Lester pleaded guilty to lesser charges for shooting Ralph Yarl, a Black teen who mistakenly rang his doorbell, in 2023. Getty Images

Missouri man pleads guilty to lesser charges in 2023 shooting of Black teen

Some individuals pardoned for their involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riots are seeking to extend their pardons to other crimes. Department of Justice

Jan. 6 rioters want pardons extended to other crimes, including FBI murder plot

Axios has decided to refer to the body of water along the southern U.S. coastline as the "Gulf of America." Getty Images

Axios will use ‘Gulf of America’ but defends AP amid White House scrutiny