Super Late Edition
California 'bombogenesis', biggest storm in years, kills four
One of California's strongest storms in years - dubbed a "bombogenesis" or "weather bomb" - has hit the state, killing at least four people and bringing torrential rain and floods.
bbc.com
In Munich, Pence Says U.S. Commitment to NATO Is ‘Unwavering’
Pence also warned that Europe must increase its military spending in a dangerous world, saying, “As you keep faith with us, under President Trump, we will always keep faith with you.”
nytimes.com
Donald Trump's administration is in 'disarray', warns John McCain at Munich Security Conference
Donald Trump's administration is in "disarray" and has “a lot of work to do”, a senior Republican figure has warned at a high-level meeting of defence and security chiefs in Germany.
independent.co.uk
UAW head backs 'Buy American' campaign, praises Trump
The president of the United Auto Workers union declared Thursday that the "Buy American" movement is back, praised President Trump for criticizing outsourcing and reiterated his call for the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement.
usatoday.com
German parents told to destroy Cayla dolls over hacking fears
An official watchdog in Germany has told parents to destroy a talking doll called Cayla because its smart technology can reveal personal data.
bbc.com
Dutch populist Geert Wilders calls some Moroccans 'scum'
Dutch populist leader Geert Wilders has launched his election campaign by calling some Moroccans "scum".
bbc.com
Australian stripped of citizenship, setting dangerous precedent
Immigration Minister Peter Dutton declined to comment, but his office confirmed that a citizenship was revoked. Dutton reportedly declared Sharrouf’s citizenship void on the advice of a secret panel of intelligence officers, police, bureaucrats and lawyers known as the Citizenship Loss Board.
wsws.org
Perez says he's closing in on DNC chairmanship with 180 votes
Former Labor Secretary Tom Perez is claiming 180 Democratic National Committee members are supporting his bid for chairman, a number that would put him within striking distance of the 224 votes needed.
thehill.com