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Donald Trump faced legal proceedings on two fronts yesterday, with a trial date set in Manhattan for his alleged involvement in covering up a sex scandal with Stormy Daniels during his 2020 campaign, while in Georgia, District Attorney Fani Willis refuted claims of misconduct related to a personal relationship with Trump's prosecutor. Israel conducted a raid on Nasser Hospital in Gaza, suspecting Israeli hostages were held inside by Hamas, resulting in one patient's death and six injuries, with no news on the hostages' status. FBI informant Alexander Smirnov was charged for falsifying information about President Biden and Hunter Biden's connection to a Ukrainian energy company, a claim central to President Biden's impeachment trial. The White House objected to disparaging comments about President Biden's memory in a special counsel report on classified information handling, which the Justice Department rejected, upholding the report's release. A dispute led to a mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl celebration, with three juveniles detained and two individuals under investigation. Greece legalized same-sex marriage despite opposition from the Greek Orthodox Church. Intuitive Machines launched a lunar lander aboard a SpaceX Falcon rocket, aiming to achieve the first private moon landing, aligning with NASA's initiative to boost lunar exploration and the lunar economy.

Must Know News:

Trump’s Legal Troubles

1. Live updates: Fani Willis to testify on misconduct allegations in Trump Georgia case

2. Live Updates: Judge Sets Trial Date in Trump’s Manhattan Criminal Case

Israel Raid on Gaza Hospital

1. Israel says its special forces are inside the largest hospital in southern Gaza.

2. Israeli forces storm the main hospital in southern Gaza, saying hostages were likely held there

FBI Informant Charged 

1. FBI informant charged with lying about Joe and Hunter Biden’s ties to Ukrainian energy company

2. Special counsel charges FBI informant with lying to the bureau about Hunter and Joe Biden

Other Notable News:

Biden Administration Argues Over Memory Problems

1. Biden Administration Clashed With Justice Dept. Over Special Counsel Report - The New York Times

Chiefs Parade Shooting Stemmed From Dispute

1. Shooting after Chiefs Super Bowl parade seemed to stem from dispute among several people, police say

Greece Legalizes Same Sex Marriage

1. Greece legalizes same-sex marriage in a first for an Orthodox Christian nation 

 US Company lauches rocket Towards Moon

1. US company's lunar lander rockets toward the moon for a touchdown attempt next week | AP News