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Iraq struggles to form government as country faces a series of challenges

Four months after parliamentary elections Iraqi leaders are still struggling to form their leadership. Meanwhile Iraqis endure shortages and frustration.

Eminem took a knee as he performs during the Super Bowl halftime show.

Eminem takes a knee during the Super Bowl halftime show

The rapper took a knee for about 50 seconds during the star-studded halftime performance. It came during a set from some of hip-hop's biggest stars.

Mexico acknowledged late Saturday that the U.S. government suspended all imports of Mexican avocados after a U.S. plant safety inspector in Mexico received a threat.

Shortly before the Super Bowl, the U.S. suspends avocado imports from Mexico

The suspension would not affect game-day consumption as those avocados had already been shipped.

The Idaho Potation Commission is giving away a French fry-scented perfume ahead of Valentine's Day.

The French fry lover in your life may go head over peels for this perfume

Looking for a last-minute Valentine's Day gift? Idaho's potato commission is giving away French fry-scented perfume for Valentine's Day.

Gold medallist Kaillie Humphries of Team United States (right) and silver medallist Elana Meyers Taylor (left), also of the U.S., celebrate after the inaugural final of the women's monobob event at the Winter Games.

U.S. women make monobob history at the 2022 Winter Olympics

This is gold medalist Kaillie Humphries first medal for the U.S. The champion previously won gold and bronze medals for her home country of Canada.

The Rams' Cooper Kupp makes a touchdown catch in the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl. The touchdown put Los Angeles back on top over the Cincinnati Bengals.

Los Angeles Rams Win Super Bowl LVI

The Los Angeles Rams beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 after a late comeback to win their second Super Bowl title. It was a fourth-quarter touchdown with less than 2 minutes left that sealed the deal.

Police arrest a person as they walk the line to remove all truckers and supporters after a court injunction gave police the power to enforce the law after protesters blocked the access leading from the Ambassador Bridge, linking Detroit and Windsor, as truckers and their supporters continue to protest against COVID-19 vaccine mandates and restrictions in Windsor, Ontario, Sunday.

Key U.S.-Canada bridge reopens after police clear protesters

The U.S.-Canada border crossing reopened late Sunday after protests against COVID-19 restrictions closed it for almost a week. The crossing normally carries 25% of all trade between the two countries.

Kamila Valieva of Team ROC skates during a training session at the Beijing Winter Olympic Games on February 13, 2022.

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva cleared to keep competing at Beijing Olympics

The International Olympic Committee says it will abide by a decision that 15-year-old Kamila Valieva be allowed to skate in Beijing but if she wins "no medal ceremony will take place."

Sports

Scott Simon previews this weekend's National Football League playoffs with Weekend Edition Sports Commentator Ron Rapoport. Both Scott and Ron offer their predictions.

Film 'Battle of Algiers' Makes a Comeback

Gillo Pontecorvo's 1965 film The Battle of Algiers portrays the urban warfare between Algerians and the French troops occupying their country. The film's raw presentation of a ruthless conflict just years after it occurred left audiences enthralled. The film is now being re-released -- and to some, it conveys a new meaning in light of the U.S. involvement in Iraq. David D'Arcy reports.

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