Virginia blackface scandal: Ralph Northam vows to stay as governor
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam talks during an interview at the Governor's Mansion, Febuary 9, 2019 in Richmond, Virginia. From there Northam claimed that because he has "strength", "courage" and "a moral compass", he was " not going anywhere ".

Amazon invests in autonomous vehicle startup Aurora
The e-tail giant has made an unspecified investment in Aurora Innovation, a Palo Alto-based self-driving transportation startup. The new funding brings Aurora's valuation to more than $2.5 billion, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

Maduro: Venezuela's Independence Being Destroyed under Cloak of Humanitarian Aid
Mr Guaido said Venezuela's "sovereign and elected" National Assembly has the support of some 60 countries. Juan Guaidó, who is recognised as president by most South American and western nations, ...

Amazon may end NYC headquarters plans due to backlash
It's very likely that this strong public outcry is one of the primary factors for Amazon to be allegedly rethinking its plans. Amazon expected it would face the biggest public backlash to a new headquarters in New York City , Bloomberg has reported .

Philadelphia 76ers Trade Markelle Fultz: Details
There's a definite possibility that he's never able to put everything together again, but he still has all sorts of talent. He had from the same injury and was forced to sit for much of his rookie season a year ago , appearing in just 14 games.

Veteran Actor and Oscar Nominee Albert Finney Dead at 82
Finney was a five-time Oscar nominee who began his career at the Royal Shakespeare Company before making his mark in film. His screen breakthrough came later that year in Saturday Night and Sunday Morning , which rocketed him to stardom.

Soccer player refuses voluntary extradition to Bahrain - 2/4/2019 4:27:55 AM
His supporters say he should be freed, declaring that he is protected under his status as a refugee with Australian residency. In 2014, Bahraini authorities sentenced him in absentia to 10 years in prison for allegedly vandalising a police station.

Marshmello's concert in Pleasant might have broken a new record
Giant smiley-face balls fell from the sky, Marshmello thanked the crowd and we were teleported back into the normal game world. For example, there was one particular moment where you could hear Marshmello say, "I want everybody to fly with me".

Patriots, Rams set to square off in Super Bowl
The Patriots' first three triumphs, in Super Bowl XXXVI, XXXVIII and XXXIX were all by a three-point margin. The Patriots, who are in their ninth Super Bowl in 18 years, will reportedly wear their white road jerseys.

North Korea summit details to be announced next week
North Korea has complained about continued United States sanctions and the slow pace of change in their relationship. Meantime, Trump vowed to remove all USA troops from Afghanistan if a deal can be finalized with Taliban leaders.

Venezuela opposition rally to keep up pressure on Maduro
They form an important voting constituency in a swing state often critical to the outcome of USA national elections. He said: "Power is evaporating from Maduro's hands with the passing of the hours".

Groundhog doesn't see his shadow, predicting early spring
The origins of Groundhog Day date back to the early days of Christianity in Europe, according to the Pennsylvania Tourism Office . During the Prohibition era, Punxsutawney Phil "threatened" to impose 60 more weeks of winter if he wasn't allowed a stiff drink.

United States suspends arms control treaty with Russian Federation
President Ronald Reagan and Soviet General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev signed the INF Treaty in the East Room at the White House. Leaving the INF treaty would allow the Trump administration to counter the Chinese, but it's unclear how it would do that.

Knicks say Kristaps Porzingis did not want to be part of team
He's set to become a restricted free agent this summer after the Knicks declined to sign him to an extension before the deadline. The 7-foot-3 Porzingis was the No. 4 pick in the 2015 draft and once was expected to be the Knicks' franchise player for years.

Woman rescued after being trapped in billionaire's elevator for the weekend
Once they had the woman out, she was taken to New York - Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center for an evaluation. No violations were found during the last inspection in July, according to city Department of Buildings records.