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U.N. votes not to extend arms embargo against Iran
U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo slammed the vote in a statement, calling it “inexcusable.” Source
February 16: McCrory, DeMint, Stallworth, Shepherd
The latest on extreme weather patterns, climate change, and politics with Gov. Pat McCrory, R-N.C., Heritage Foundation President Jim DeMint, and more. Source
2/16: Severe winter weather chills economy; How much will federal aid help Calif. farmers?
Frequent winter storms and below average temperatures across many parts of the U.S. have caused many cities and towns to see their costs rise over budget; and, President Obama has pledged more than $100 million in federal aid to California farmers who are suffering from the severe drought. Many farmers, though, are wondering how much longer they can hold on. Source
2/6: Pa. governor says winter storm “worse than hurricane Sandy”; TSA bans all carry-on liquids on flights to Russia
Power crews from as far away as Arkansas are working to restore power to hundreds of thousands of customers in southeastern Pennsylvania. Gov. Tom Corbett said the storm was as bad, or worse, than Superstorm Sandy; and, The TSA’s ban underscores the concern behind the U.S. government’s warning to airlines worldwide that terrorists may attempt to smuggle explosives inside tubes of toothpaste. Source
2/4: Winter storms put road salt, blood donations in short supply; Sochi Olympics are making life miserable for locals
Highway officials in 12 states have reported they need more salt to fight off the snow and ice expected in the next batch of winter storms; and, with the opening ceremonies of the Winter Olympics in Sochi just days away, some locals say their lives were turned upside down by the massive transformation of their city. Source
Master tailor stitches a new life as tailor to the stars
Mo Rocca profiles a Holocaust survivor that went on to become a tailor who has outfitted some powerful movers and shakers over his 60-year career. Source
American’s fight to expose corruption in Russia
Businessman Bill Browder says his life has been threatened as a result of his claims of corruption in the Russian government. Scott Pelley reports. Source
FTN Page 2: February 16
Miss the second half of the show? The latest on politics and more with a panel of experts. Source
Is the F-35 worth it?
Seven years behind schedule and $163 billion over budget, David Martin gets an inside look at what makes the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter the most expensive weapons system in history. Source