Morning Edition Thursday, the 19th of February

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At the top of the news, US Southern Command chief meets Venezuela's president weeks after Maduro's capture.

Also in the digest... Chuck Negron, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Brandi Glanville.

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Lead Stories
Zohran Mamdani
Why Zohran Mamdani is threatening to soak the middle class if he can't tax the rich
National
Transportation Department shuts more than 550 driving schools over safety violations
World
Bernie Sanders rails against billionaire ‘greed’ amid California tax battle
World
Bill Gates cancels keynote speech in India amid questions over Epstein ties
World
French nationalist beaten to death: Meet antifa activist-turned-MP Raphael Arnault at the heart of France's latest political scandal
World
US military ready for possible Iran strikes but Trump yet to make decision, reports say
National
Inside the bribery plot that led to a DEA supervisor's downfall in the Dominican Republic
Denny Hamlin
Denny Hamlin shares blame with Justin Allgaier for massive Daytona 500 incident
National
US Southern Command chief meets Venezuela's president weeks after Maduro's capture
World
New York hospital ends transgender treatment program for minors
Canada
Czechia Coach Rips Olympic Refs Despite Viral Photo of Six Players on Ice vs. Canada
World
5 dead in Colorado highway crashes after blowing dirt makes it hard to see
World
Trump administration releases funds for New York-New Jersey tunnel project
National
A look at the largest clergy abuse settlements reached by Catholic organizations in the US
Donald Trump
House Oversight Committee now investigating how a private meeting made Trump suddenly block a bridge worth billions
National
Mother mysteriously found in Atlanta hospital days after disappearing while in town for church conference
World
Belgian investigation into three Jewish men sparks diplomatic row with US
World
Trump and Maryland governor feud over Potomac River sewage spill disaster
National
New Jersey Catholic diocese agrees to $180 million settlement of clergy sexual abuse allegations
Jesus Flores
ICE targeting good samaritans now as female agents fake car troubles to lure father out of home