Tucker Carlson, Joe Biden, Bobby Brown & More - 2/5/2024

A Morning News Update That Takes Into Account The News Stories You Deem 'Highly Conversational'

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Today's Rundown:
US launches retaliatory strikes on Iranian-linked militia targets in Iraq and Syria
https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/02/politics/us-strikes-iraq-syria/index.html

Tucker Carlson Spotted In Russia Leads To Putin Speculation
https://www.mediaite.com/politics/tucker-carlson-reportedly-spotted-in-moscow-as-fans-speculate-interview-with-putin/

Killer Mike detained by police after winning 3 awards at 2024 Grammys
https://apnews.com/article/killer-mike-arrested-grammys-2024-375678c8c78d82c288fb320a0aa9e498

Charles Barkley Reveals Only Reason He’s Doing Flopping CNN Show With Gayle King
https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-legends-basketball-news-charles-barkley-reveals-only-reason-hes-doing-flopping-cnn-show-with-gayle-king/

Darius Rucker Arrested in Tenn. for Alleged Minor Drug Misdemeanor, Released on Bond
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/darius-rucker-arrested-tenn-minor-004524188.html

Japanese Embassy Issues Statement on Taylor Swift's Super Bowl Travels
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/japanese-embassy-issues-statement-taylor-210219260.html

Gunmen take hostages at a Procter & Gamble factory in Turkey, an apparent protest of Gaza war
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/01/gunmen-take-hostages-at-a-procter-gamble-factory-in-turkey-an-apparent-protest-of-gaza-war.html

President Joe Biden wins South Carolina Democratic Primary
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/03/south-carolina-democratic-primary-too-early-to-call-nbc-news-projects.html

Uproar as Bollywood actor Poonam Pandey's ‘death’ from cervical cancer revealed as publicity stunt
https://www.yahoo.com/news/bollywood-star-poonam-pandey-dies-114947398.html

Justin Mohn, who showcased father's beheading in YouTube video, had 'clear mind' DA says
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/02/02/justin-mohn-decapitated-father-video-clear-mind/72449531007/

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ONE DAY OLDER ON FEBRUARY 5:
Tim Meadows (63)
Jennifer Jason Leigh (62)
Bobby Brown (55)

WHAT HAPPENED TODAY:
1972: U.S. President Richard Nixon ordered the development of a Space Shuttle program.
2015: RadioShack filed for bankruptcy.
2020: The US Senate voted to acquit Donald Trump on charges of abuse of power and on obstruction of Congress.

PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: World Nutella Day
https://www.nutella.com/us/en/world-nutella-day