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Sun Feb 4 2024

Catch up. Quick.

What happened this weekend? A fierce winter storm lashed California with dangerous flooding and hurricane-force winds. President Joe Biden cruised to an overwhelming win in the South Carolina Democratic primary. And the music industry is handing out the hardware at the Grammys.

Here's the biggest news you missed. 👇

Raging atmospheric river lashes California; rare hurricane warning issued

A wave hits a boat that washed ashore as a powerful, long-duration atmospheric river storm, the second in less than a week, impacts California on Sunday, February 4, 2024 in Santa Barbara. The storm is delivering potential for widespread flooding, landslides and power outages while dropping heavy rain and snow across the region.

Up to 37 million people were at risk for life-threatening floods from the storm, the second Pineapple Express system to pound the state.

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President Joe Biden, left, waits to speak as first lady Jill Biden looks on at the Biden campaign headquarters in Wilmington, Del., Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024.

3 takeaways from Biden's decisive win in South Carolina

President Biden's victory in South Carolina was never in question. But it was still an important milestone as he looks to rally Black voters.

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Gershwin Prize for Popular Song honoree Joni Mitchell sings Gershwin's "Summertime" at DAR Constitution Hall during the Gershwin Prize Concert in her honor, March 1, 2023.

Grammys 2024 live coverage: From red carpet looks to likely winners

It's Grammys time! And we're bringing you live updates, snide commentary and unfiltered reactions. Here's the juicy play-by-play.

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People shop at the old market in Sanaa on February 4, 2024, a day after U.S. and British forces struck dozens of targets in Yemen.

Houthi rebels vow revenge after US, UK barrage: Updates

The lethal drone attack that killed 3 Americans near the Syrian border was the third attack in six months targeting the base known as Tower 22.

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Nikki Haley hits Donald Trump during 'Saturday Night Live' appearance

Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley jabbed former President Donald Trump during an appearance on "Saturday Night Live" ahead of her home state's pivotal primary.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 11: Former U.S. President Donald Trump sits in the courtroom during his civil fraud trial at New York Supreme Court on January 11, 2024 in New York City. Trump won't make his own closing arguments after his lawyers objected to Judge Arthur Engoron insistence that Trump stay within the bounds of "relevant, material facts that are in evidence" of the case. Trump faces a permanent ban from running a business in New York state and $370 million in penalties in the case brought by state Attorney General Letitia James. (Photo by Jefferson Siegel-Pool/Getty Images)

Trump fraud ruling delayed as DA weighs perjury against former aide

The judge, Arthur Engoron, aimed to order damages, which could end Trump's business in New York, by Jan. 31. Now a ruling is expected mid-February.

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Caitlin Clark scored 38 points and dished out a season-high 12 assists as Iowa defeated Maryland.

Caitlin Clark has scoring record in sight after dazzling on road

Caitlin Clark dropped 38 and had a season-high 12 assists in Iowa's win at Maryland. She needs 66 points to break the NCAA women's scoring record.

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5.1 magnitude earthquake felt in 5 states

The U.S. Geological Survey said earthquakes east of the Rockies, while less frequent than in the West, are typically felt over larger areas.

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Fiona O'Keeffe celebrates after winning the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Orlando.

Fiona O'Keeffe wins Olympic trials in her first marathon, sets record

Fiona O'Keeffe wins women's race in marathon debut. Ex-BYU teammates Conner Mantz and Clayton Young crossed line together to make their first Olympics

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