Morning news brief A second U.S. aircraft carrier moved closer to the Middle East Thursday, President Trump's Board of Peace held its first meeting, former Prince Andrew released after spending day in police custody.

France investigates ex-minister Jack Lang over Epstein linksAFP via Getty ImagesFinancial crime prosecutors in France say they have opened a preliminary inquiry into former Culture Minister Jack Lang over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.Lang, a major figure in French socialist governments between the 1980s and 2000s, is being investigated for suspected "laundering of tax fraud proceeds". It...

Former DEA official on Mexico's drug-fighting future after cartel leader's death Former DEA official on Mexico's drug-fighting future after cartel leader's death Audio will be available later today. NPR's Leila Fadel asks former Drug Enforcement Administration official Mike Vigil what the killing of one of the world's most powerful...

Ukrainian president says US set June deadline for Russia and Ukraine to end war World February 9, 20264:53 AM ET By  Eleanor Beardsley ,  Leila...

Why these startup CEOs don’t think AI will replace human roles As AI companies get bigger in valuation and usage, there is a constant debate about how AI is replacing humans in various jobs. Studies suggest that roles where AI can automate most tasks will be impacted, though some analysts believe that AI may also create jobs, with the displacement effect only transitional. David Shim, CEO of...