This time around in talks with studios, union negotiators will be facing a new but familiar opponent on the other side of the table after longtime studio negotiator Carol Lombardini stepped down.
But the administration has said the nation’s ballistic missile program and support for terrorist proxies must be included in talks, which Iran has rejected.
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Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
17 Feb. 2026
Washington wants Tehran to curb its atomic ambitions and has sought to expand the talks to include Iran’s support for regional proxies and its missile program, efforts that the Islamic Republic has so far resisted.
The judge said competent attorneys need to adhere to court evidence rules and be skilled tacticians.
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Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
21 Feb. 2026
But his attorneys with the Idaho State Public Defender’s Office said Cassia County prosecutors and police — assisted by the FBI — have long had the wrong man.
The document, though, notes that prosecutors must consider federal immunity — which is not absolute but offers some protection for agents — among other factors.
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Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
Additional factors like algae, moisture, and corrosion are also factors to consider.
While investigating the shooting, deputies arrested a suspect in a carjacking that took place nearby, according to the Sheriff’s Department.
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Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Sheriff’s deputies in Ray County are encouraging individuals to avoid the Sunshine Lake area Thursday evening as first responders battle a blaze affecting several structures in the area.
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Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
As two men face police interrogators, a story emerges of twisted liaisons.
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Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
In October 2025, MDC signed an agreement with Chapman Partnership to provide educational pathways for homeless individuals, complete with tutoring, workforce training, and dedicated liaisons.
Any internet user can play the role of researcher, with people submitting examples of infringement and LightBar’s small team of moderators verifying entries.
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Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
On another matter, responding to a question from one of the debate’s moderators, none of the three Senate candidates offered support for Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s reelection in 2027.
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