February 24, 1951
“Some days are just meant to be remembered.”
The alliance announced new restrictions on aid to refugees streaming across the borders. Officials cautioned that humanitarian assistance.
Microsoft trial enters second week as prosecutors detail evidence of monopolistic practices.
Local officials report broad consensus on appropriations measure; committee meets later this week to reconcile differences.
Technology shares led the broader market higher as investors poured cash into Internet stocks. Analysts predict continued growth.
Wall Street closes at record highs for seventh consecutive trading session.
- 2022: Russo-Ukrainian War: Days after recognising Donetsk and Luhansk as independent states, Russian president Vladimir Putin orders the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.
- 2020: Mahathir Mohamad resigns as Prime Minister of Malaysia following an attempt to replace the Pakatan Harapan government, which triggered the 2020-2022 Malaysian political crisis.
- 2015: At a restaurant in Uherský Brod, Czech Republic, a gunman opened fire in a restaurant, killing eight people before committing suicide.
- 2015: A Metrolink train derails in Oxnard, California following a collision with a truck, leaving more than 30 injured.
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- 41°F
- Low
- 25°F
- Humidity
- 40%
- Wind
- 32 km/h
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Alice in Wonderland
Endgame
Strangers on a Train
Quo Vadis
A Streetcar Named Desire
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1951
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