: Former Vice President Mike Pence was subpoenaed by the special counsel investigating Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

: The government of President Daniel Ortega unexpectedly released over 200 political prisoners and sent them to the United States.

: The last Communist leader of East Germany passed away at 95 . 10 things you need to know today: February 10, 2023

: Russian forces launched a massive wave of missile attacks targeting power grids and cities across Ukraine.

: The legendary Oscar-winning composer died at the age of 94.

: Rescuers continued a desperate search for survivors in Turkey and Syria, though hope began to fade as the death toll exceeded 21,000 .

: The U.S. military shot down an unidentified high-altitude object over Alaskan territorial waters under orders from President Biden, just days after the downing of a Chinese surveillance balloon.