On This Day: February 3

10 years of headlines that grabbed us.
February 3, 2025
New Target of Trump Anger: South Africa
Add South Africa to the list of nations in President Trump's dog house.  Keep reading >>
 
February 3, 2024
Teacher's Video on Target Item Goes Viral: 'Need to Be Pulled'
It wouldn't be Black History Month without cringeworthy gaffes regarding Black History Month.  Keep reading >>
 
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February 3, 2023
China Has an Innocent Explanation for Its Balloon
It's a not a spy balloon, China insists.  Keep reading >>
 
February 3, 2022
Dutch Locals Plan a Smelly Welcome for Bezos' Yacht
Update: When Jeff Bezos' mega-yacht makes its maiden voyage sometime this summer, the Amazon founder might want to wear protective gear.  Keep reading >>
 
February 3, 2021
Newsmax Anchor Walks Off Set During Mike Lindell Interview
Even the Trump-friendly Newsmax has apparently had it with Mike Lindell, or at least one of its anchors has.  Keep reading >>
 
 
February 3, 2020
Shakira's Tongue Provides a Cultural Lesson
At one point during her Super Bowl halftime performance, Shakira looked straight into a TV camera and got the world talking about her tongue.  Keep reading >>
 
February 3, 2019
5 Children Ejected From Vehicle in Tragic Accident
Tragedy struck in Maryland Saturday when five children died in a horrifying single-car accident, NBC News reports.  Keep reading >>
 
February 3, 2018
Trump Tweets About Memo: 'This Is an American Disgrace!'
President Trump on Saturday claimed complete vindication from a congressional memo that alleges the FBI abused its surveillance powers during the investigation into his campaign's possible Russia ties, the AP reports.  Keep reading >>
 
February 3, 2017
Conway: I Misspoke About 'Bowling Green Massacre'
Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway caused a stir in an interview on MSNBC by justifying the president's new travel ban with a reference to "the Bowling Green massacre."  Keep reading >>
 
February 3, 2016
Trump: Cruz 'Illegally Stole' Iowa Victory
Donald Trump's concession speech after his Iowa defeat seemed a bit out of character, but fear not: The billionaire was back to his usual self on Wednesday, alleging in a tweet that "Ted Cruz didn't win Iowa, he illegally stole it."  Keep reading >>