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The Washington Post 2026-02-14 19:52:42.3260624

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Marco Rubio says US and Europe 'belong together' despite tensions

BBC News 2026-02-14 19:52:24.8256971


                            Marco Rubio says US and Europe 'belong together' despite tensions Author: BBC News
The US secretary of state reassures European leaders that the Trump administration backs the transatlantic alliance. ... Read full article

Rubio Throws Down on Globalists at Munich Security ConferenceMass Migration Threatens Survival of the West

Breitbart News 2026-02-14 19:37:04.889989

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Figure skating tops football? Go figure

CNN 2026-02-14 19:22:31.8585725


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Fetterman slams Democrats' 'Jim Crow 2.0' voter ID rhetoric as party unity fractures

Fox News 2026-02-14 19:22:23.092877


                            Fetterman slams Democrats' 'Jim Crow 2.0' voter ID rhetoric as party unity fractures Author:
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., breaks with Senate Democrats on voter ID legislation, rejecting the "Jim Crow 2.0" characterization of the SAVE Act. ... Read full article

Former Foreign Office cat Palmerston dies in Bermuda

BBC News 2026-02-14 19:07:28.5309998


                            Former Foreign Office cat Palmerston dies in Bermuda Author: BBC News
Larry the Cat, No 10's chief mouser, is among those paying tribute to his former rival. ... Read full article

Nicole Kidman stuns in solo bedroom snap as she embraces single girl era after Keith Urban divorce

Fox News 2026-02-14 18:52:22.3113059


                            Nicole Kidman stuns in solo bedroom snap as she embraces single girl era after Keith Urban divorce Author:
Nicole Kidman posted a sun-soaked bedroom selfie captioned "Happy Galentines" as she embraces life following her recent split from country star, Keith Urban. ... Read full article

Cynical Pakistan fans brace for heartbreak in India T20 World Cup match

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-14 18:43:41


                            Cynical Pakistan fans brace for heartbreak in India T20 World Cup match Author: Al Jazeera
As the match approaches, Pakistani fans hope and pray for their team’s unlikely win. ... Read full article

Collins boosts Republican voter ID effort, but won’t scrap filibuster

Fox News 2026-02-14 18:22:22.0757235


                            Collins boosts Republican voter ID effort, but won’t scrap filibuster Author:
While Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, supports the SAVE America Act, she won't buck the Senate filibuster, which will prove a key barrier in the legislation's survival in the Senate. ... Read full article

Russia’s Alexey Navalny killed by dart frog poison, European nations allege

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-14 18:13:32


                            Russia’s Alexey Navalny killed by dart frog poison, European nations allege Author: Edna Mohamed
Five European countries say findings ‘conclusively’ confirm deadly toxin in Russian opposition leader’s body. ... Read full article

Munich Security Conference: Europe must be ready to fight, Keir Starmer tells world leaders

BBC News 2026-02-14 18:07:21.8739321


                            Munich Security Conference: Europe must be ready to fight, Keir Starmer tells world leaders Author: BBC News
The prime minister's speech comes after a tumultuous week in his political career back home. ... Read full article

There’s a real life ‘Heated Rivalry’ at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

CNN 2026-02-14 18:00:46


                            There’s a real life ‘Heated Rivalry’ at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics Author: Hannah Ryan
This isn’t TV – this is the real life story of couple Anna Kjellbin and Ronja Savolainen. Kjellbin will captain the Sweden women’s national ice hockey team at the Milan Cortina Games for the first time, while Savolainen will represent Finland. ... Read full article

Joint SWAT and FBI Home Raid Detains Three in Nancy Guthrie Abduction Case

Breitbart News 2026-02-14 17:57:43


                            Joint SWAT and FBI Home Raid Detains Three in Nancy Guthrie Abduction Case Author: Lowell Cauffiel
As the Nancy Guthrie abduction case enters its 14th day, news outlets were waiting on official word from authorities after law enforcement swarmed a Tucson home and detained three people in connection with the elderly woman's mysterious disappearance. | Crime ... Read full article

Cursing and cheating accusations: The feisty curling saga that’s heating up at the Winter Olympics

CNN 2026-02-14 17:52:55


                            Cursing and cheating accusations: The feisty curling saga that’s heating up at the Winter Olympics Author: Dana O’Neil, Thomas Schlachter
A brewing controversy is arising in the Olympic curling competition, involving accusations of cheating, denials involving F-bombs and an international governing body having to explain why it effectively relies on the honor system at times. ... Read full article

WATCH: Student Anti-ICE Mob Attacks Police in Downtown Los Angeles

Breitbart News 2026-02-14 17:47:16


                            WATCH: Student Anti-ICE Mob Attacks Police in Downtown Los Angeles Author: Lowell Cauffiel
The top federal prosecutor for Los Angeles is vowing to hunt down and prosecute the perpetrators who injured three federal agents, sending one to the | Immigration ... Read full article

Edith Bowman 'heartbroken' after case with ashes goes missing

BBC News 2026-02-14 17:37:19.732142


                            Edith Bowman 'heartbroken' after case with ashes goes missing Author: BBC News
The radio DJ says her case went missing while she was travelling to Gloucestershire on a GWR train. ... Read full article

Iran, US spar as diaspora organises rallies abroad calling for action

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-14 17:32:59


                            Iran, US spar as diaspora organises rallies abroad calling for action Author: Maziar Motamedi
Iranian families release footage online commemorating loved ones shot during nationwide antigovernment protests. ... Read full article

VIDEO: Immigrant Restaurant Owner Offers ICE Agents Free Meals

Breitbart News 2026-02-14 17:21:35


                            VIDEO: Immigrant Restaurant Owner Offers ICE Agents Free Meals Author: Amy Furr
An immigrant restaurant owner in Catalina, Arizona, is showing warm hospitality to ICE agents as they face an increase in threats. ... Read full article

LIVE: Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad – La Liga

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-14 17:20:00


                            LIVE: Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad – La Liga Author: Patrick Keddie, James Dodd
Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Madrid have a chance to go top of La Liga. ... Read full article

T1 Energy CEO Dan Barcelo: American-Manufactured Solar Boosts Energy Affordability

Breitbart News 2026-02-14 17:09:29


                            T1 Energy CEO Dan Barcelo: American-Manufactured Solar Boosts Energy Affordability Author: Jasmyn Jordan
The top campaign concern of affordability can’t be solved without reducing the cost of American energy, and T1 Energy CEO Dan Barcelo has a plan to contribute. | Politics ... Read full article

The Memo: Epstein scandal feeds suspicion of unaccountable elites

The Hill 2026-02-14 17:00:00


                            The Memo: Epstein scandal feeds suspicion of unaccountable elites Author: Niall Stanage
The Jeffrey Epstein scandal isn’t going anywhere — despite the recent release of roughly 3 million documents by the Department of Justice. The story’s longevity is partly because of the horrific scale of Epstein’s predations. The latest releases also placed a… ... Read full article

AOC hit with social media backlash after appearing to struggle with question about US defending Taiwan

Fox News 2026-02-14 16:52:14.5453204


                            AOC hit with social media backlash after appearing to struggle with question about US defending Taiwan Author:
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faced backlash online after appearing to struggle with a journalist's question on Taiwan defense at the Munich Security Conference on Friday. ... Read full article

Popular cruise company abruptly shuts down, disrupting upcoming vacations

Fox News 2026-02-14 16:37:21.4979431


                            Popular cruise company abruptly shuts down, disrupting upcoming vacations Author:
A beloved cruise ship company abruptly closed after 15 years, shocking customers. Vacation plans have been disrupted. Passengers will receive refunds, the cruise line said. ... Read full article

Peru’s Sovereignty Not at Risk With Chinese Port, Minister Says

Bloomberg 2026-02-14 16:36:15+00:00


                            Peru’s Sovereignty Not at Risk With Chinese Port, Minister Says Author: Valentine Hilaire
Peru rejected concerns that operations at Chinese-owned Chancay port near Lima threaten its sovereignty, days after US officials warned that fresh regulatory exemptions granted to the port could undermine the country’s autonomy. ... Read full article

ECB Revamps Euro Liquidity Offer to Boost Currency’s Appeal

Bloomberg 2026-02-14 16:30:00+00:00


                            ECB Revamps Euro Liquidity Offer to Boost Currency’s Appeal Author: Jana Randow, Mark Schroers
The European Central Bank is prepared to offer euro liquidity to monetary authorities from around the world, an effort to prevent market tensions and increase global use of the single currency. ... Read full article

US Airstrikes in Syria Target Dozens More Islamic State Sites

Bloomberg 2026-02-14 16:14:02+00:00


                            US Airstrikes in Syria Target Dozens More Islamic State Sites Author: María Paula Mijares Torres
US forces struck more than 30 Islamic State targets in Syria over the last two weeks, extending the military response to a deadly attack on American and Syrian troops in December. ... Read full article

SWAT teams assist search for Nancy Guthrie as investigators try to identify DNA

MSNBC 2026-02-14 16:10:32


                            SWAT teams assist search for Nancy Guthrie as investigators try to identify DNA Author: Clarissa-Jan Lim
And the Pima County, Arizona, sheriff says he believes Guthrie, 84, is still alive. ... Read full article

Ilia Malinin tried to handle Olympic pressure. But sometimes, it’s too much

USA Today 2026-02-14 16:09:49+00:00


                            Ilia Malinin tried to handle Olympic pressure. But sometimes, it’s too much Author: Jordan Mendoza
Ilia Malinin was destined for gold, but his shocking performance showed there is no pressure like the Olympics. ... Read full article

Jessie James Decker shuns Valentine's Day grand gestures, says family-centered life keeps marriage strong

Fox News 2026-02-14 15:52:21.1090993


                            Jessie James Decker shuns Valentine's Day grand gestures, says family-centered life keeps marriage strong Author:
After nearly 15 years together, Jessie James Decker and Eric prove that shared values and simple moments at home matter more than grand romantic gestures. ... Read full article

Jordan Stolz competes for Olympic gold in speed skating 500 meters

USA Today 2026-02-14 15:46:53+00:00


                            Jordan Stolz competes for Olympic gold in speed skating 500 meters Author: Josh Peter
The field of 30 skaters is considered to be strong, and Stolz, the 21-year-old from Wisconsin, is not the runaway favorite. ... Read full article

Search intensifies for Nancy Guthrie in Arizona: What to know

The Hill 2026-02-14 15:40:48


                            Search intensifies for Nancy Guthrie in Arizona: What to know Author: Sarah Davis
Law enforcement has ramped up activity in the desperate search for Nancy Guthrie as the investigation into the disappearance of “Today” show anchor Savannah Guthrie’s mother persists. Three people were detained late Friday after a SWAT operation at a residenc… ... Read full article

World Curling finds no violations after cheating allegations rock Canada-Sweden curling match

Fox News 2026-02-14 15:37:20.7018848


                            World Curling finds no violations after cheating allegations rock Canada-Sweden curling match Author:
World Curling found no violations after cheating allegations rocked the Canada vs. Sweden round-robin game on Friday. Marc Kennedy was accused of double-touching the stone. ... Read full article

VW Faces Dieselgate Trial in Paris Over Alleged Deceit, AFP Says

Bloomberg 2026-02-14 15:30:23+00:00


                            VW Faces Dieselgate Trial in Paris Over Alleged Deceit, AFP Says Author: Gaspard Sebag
Volkswagen AG has been ordered to face a criminal trial in France related to the diesel-emission scandal that erupted more than a decade ago. ... Read full article

Mexican Cartel Scouts Arrested on U.S. Soil

Breitbart News 2026-02-14 15:15:33


                            Mexican Cartel Scouts Arrested on U.S. Soil Author: Ildefonso Ortiz and Brandon Darby
U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested two cartel scouts on U.S. soil. The two men were relaying information on the presence of law enforcement and directing smuggling traffic for their criminal organization. | Border / Cartel Chronicles ... Read full article

Cal State prof warns scrapping SAT in name of ‘inclusivity’ is leaving students unprepared

Fox News 2026-02-14 15:07:12.5297334


                            Cal State prof warns scrapping SAT in name of ‘inclusivity’ is leaving students unprepared Author:
California professor warns scrapping standardized testing for "inclusivity" harms students, leaving them unprepared for college coursework and struggling. ... Read full article

‘Highly likely’ that rare poison killed Putin nemesis Navalny, Europeans say

The Washington Post 2026-02-14 15:05:39


                            ‘Highly likely’ that rare poison killed Putin nemesis Navalny, Europeans say Author: Victoria Craw
Toxin from poison dart frogs probably killed Alexei Navalny in a Russian prison, five countries announced on the two-year anniversary of his death. ... Read full article

The mental hurdle of ‘The Moment’ affects even the greats like Ilia Malinin and Mikaela Shiffrin

CNN 2026-02-14 15:00:46


                            The mental hurdle of ‘The Moment’ affects even the greats like Ilia Malinin and Mikaela Shiffrin Author: Dana O’Neil
The great ones make it look so easy that we forget how hard it is to be exceptional, especially when the lights turn on and the pressure ramps up on the world’s biggest sporting stage. ... Read full article

Deadly drone strikes cloud US-brokered Russia-Ukraine talks in Geneva

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-14 14:35:32


                            Deadly drone strikes cloud US-brokered Russia-Ukraine talks in Geneva Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hint at difficulties in next week’s talks. ... Read full article

Used EVS Under $25,000 Propel Sales Even as New Models Languish

Bloomberg 2026-02-14 14:30:03+00:00


                            Used EVS Under $25,000 Propel Sales Even as New Models Languish Author: Kyle Stock
Buyers seeking affordable cars are finding luck in the pre-owned EV market — and many are just a few years old. ... Read full article

Italy Probing Fresh ‘Criminal’ Railway Damage During Olympics

Bloomberg 2026-02-14 14:18:09+00:00


                            Italy Probing Fresh ‘Criminal’ Railway Damage During Olympics Author: Vernon Silver
Italy is investigating deliberate damage to the country’s railway infrastructure for a second time during the Winter Olympics, in what the transport minister called “criminal acts.” ... Read full article

Five European Nations Accuse Kremlin of Poisoning Alexei Navalny

Breitbart News 2026-02-14 14:05:54


                            Five European Nations Accuse Kremlin of Poisoning Alexei Navalny Author: Breitbart London
Opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned by the Kremlin with a toxin derived from a poison frog, five European countries said. ... Read full article

Orban Promises Crackdown On ‘Fake’ NGOs If He Wins Hungary Vote

Bloomberg 2026-02-14 14:01:17+00:00


                            Orban Promises Crackdown On ‘Fake’ NGOs If He Wins Hungary Vote Author: Thomas Escritt
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said he would move to stamp out what he described as “fake” opposition forces funded by Brussels if voters return him to power in a national election eight weeks from now. ... Read full article

The shocking, rule-breaking new move in pro wrestling: getting specific about politics

CNN 2026-02-14 14:00:46


                            The shocking, rule-breaking new move in pro wrestling: getting specific about politics Author: Michael Ballaban
The viral-video chants of “F**k ICE” from the crowd at an All Elite Wrestling bout earlier this month were the latest, loudest sign of a shift within pro wrestling. ... Read full article

The Pulitzer-Winning Musician Telling the World to ‘Fix It’

Bloomberg 2026-02-14 14:00:00+00:00


                            The Pulitzer-Winning Musician Telling the World to ‘Fix It’ Author: Olivia Rudgard, Akshat Rathi
Nature has long been a favored topic for composers. ... Read full article

Bankers’ Winter Getaway to Sunny Florida Is Upended By AI Chaos

Bloomberg 2026-02-14 14:00:00+00:00


                            Bankers’ Winter Getaway to Sunny Florida Is Upended By AI Chaos Author: Georgie McKay, Nino Paoli
It was supposed to be a relatively relaxing work week in the South Florida sun for the hundreds of bankers, brokers, advisers, portfolio managers, analysts and investors attending a series of financial industry conferences from Miami to Boca Raton. Then AI cr… ... Read full article

Turkish Broker With 2,400% Stock Surge Reports Huge Profit Jump

Bloomberg 2026-02-14 13:56:21+00:00


                            Turkish Broker With 2,400% Stock Surge Reports Huge Profit Jump Author: Ugur Yilmaz
Turkish brokerage Tera Yatirim Menkul Degerler AS, which has seen its share-price surge over the past year, reported a nearly 70-fold jump in profit for 2025. ... Read full article

Alexei Navalny died from 'dart frog toxin,' UK accuses Russia of poisoning

USA Today 2026-02-14 13:54:55+00:00


                            Alexei Navalny died from 'dart frog toxin,' UK accuses Russia of poisoning Author: Kim Hjelmgaard
Alexei Navalny, the Russian opposition leader, died from a 'dart frog toxin,' the UK Foreign Office announced. ... Read full article

Ukraine and Russia Trade Drone Strikes Ahead of U.S.-Brokered Talks

Breitbart News 2026-02-14 13:54:17


                            Ukraine and Russia Trade Drone Strikes Ahead of U.S.-Brokered Talks Author: Breitbart London
Drone strikes killed one person in Ukraine and another in Russia, officials said, ahead of fresh talks next week aimed at ending the war. ... Read full article

Russia killed opposition leader Alexei Navalny using toxin from dart frog, UK says

BBC News 2026-02-14 13:37:27.575903


                            Russia killed opposition leader Alexei Navalny using toxin from dart frog, UK says Author: BBC News
There is no innocent explanation for the toxin, called epibatidine, being found in samples taken from Navalny's body, the Foreign Office said. ... Read full article

MSF suspends some work in Gaza due to presence of armed men at Nasser Hospital

Associated Press 2026-02-14 13:28:36


                            MSF suspends some work in Gaza due to presence of armed men at Nasser Hospital Author: Sam Mednick, Samy Magdy
Doctors Without Borders says it has suspended some operations at one of Gaza's largest functioning hospitals after patients and staff said they witnessed armed, masked men in parts of the compound. The aid group said it suspended all noncritical medical opera… ... Read full article

European nations say Alexei Navalny was poisoned, and blame the Russian state

Associated Press 2026-02-14 13:00:28


                            European nations say Alexei Navalny was poisoned, and blame the Russian state Author: Jill Lawless
Five European countries say tests confirm Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a lethal toxin found in poison frogs, and they blame the Russian state. On Saturday, the U.K., France, Germany, Sweden, and the Netherlands said labs analyzed… ... Read full article

'Europe will never be irrelevant'. Rubio mends fences after Vance bombshell

USA Today 2026-02-14 12:56:43+00:00


                            'Europe will never be irrelevant'. Rubio mends fences after Vance bombshell Author: Kim Hjelmgaard
America's top diplomat Marco Rubio strikes a conciliatory tone at the Munich Security Conference, saying that the U.S. and Europe 'belong together.' ... Read full article

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Vehicle towed, at least 3 detained in major operation connected to case

Fox News 2026-02-14 12:52:26.9666295


                            Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Vehicle towed, at least 3 detained in major operation connected to case Author:
FBI and local authorities conducted a major operation in connection to the Nancy Guthrie case, as at least three people were detained and a vehicle was hauled off. The 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" host Savannah Guthrie has been missing for two weeks. ... Read full article

Golfers sue Trump administration over public course takeover in D.C.

The Washington Post 2026-02-14 12:48:48


                            Golfers sue Trump administration over public course takeover in D.C. Author: Rick Maese, Dan Diamond
Some area golfers say the president’s ambitions for East Potomac Golf Links could put low-cost entry points to the game out of reach. ... Read full article

ICU patients’ lives at risk in Gaza’s Al-Aqsa Hospital amid Israel’s war

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-14 12:23:53


                            ICU patients’ lives at risk in Gaza’s Al-Aqsa Hospital amid Israel’s war Author: Al Jazeera Staff
The hospital may be forced in the coming hours to ration electricity so that certain wards can be prioritised. ... Read full article

Scottish craft beer brand Brewdog put up for sale

BBC News 2026-02-14 12:22:32.1554826


                            Scottish craft beer brand Brewdog put up for sale Author: BBC News
Consultants Alix Partners have been brought in to oversee the sales process which could lead to the businesses being broken up. ... Read full article

Great Yarmouth MP Rupert Lowe launches new political party

BBC News 2026-02-14 12:07:30.9839957


                            Great Yarmouth MP Rupert Lowe launches new political party Author: BBC News
Restore Britain is set up by former Reform UK member, Rupert Lowe. ... Read full article

Rubio says U.S., Europe ‘belong together,’ despite rifts over Trump policies

The Washington Post 2026-02-14 12:06:58


                            Rubio says U.S., Europe ‘belong together,’ despite rifts over Trump policies Author: John Hudson, Ellen Francis
While some saw the remarks as reassuring, key European leaders renewed calls for more independence from the U.S. amid tensions over issues like Greenland and Ukraine. ... Read full article

'No Prospect' of European Govts Stopping Civil War, Says Top Officer

Breitbart News 2026-02-14 11:48:18


                            'No Prospect' of European Govts Stopping Civil War, Says Top Officer Author: Oliver JJ Lane
Civil war is inevitable because "we don't really live in a democracy", and nothing changes on border control despite elections, Kemp said. ... Read full article

When will the Polar Vortex return? Here's your late-winter forecast.

USA Today 2026-02-14 11:03:01+00:00


                            When will the Polar Vortex return? Here's your late-winter forecast. Author: Doyle Rice
Folks in the central and eastern United States may be wondering: Is winter on the way out? Here's what meteorologists say. ... Read full article

Immigration enforcement takes center stage at state level

USA Today 2026-02-14 11:02:42+00:00


                            Immigration enforcement takes center stage at state level Author: Trevor Hughes
While Republican-led states are following the White House's lead on immigration enforcement, Democratic-led ones are aiming to rein in feds. ... Read full article

These Valentine birds travel across oceans to reunite with their mate

USA Today 2026-02-14 11:01:54+00:00


                            These Valentine birds travel across oceans to reunite with their mate Author: Phaedra Trethan
Lindsay and Katakturuk, a pair of Hudsonian whimbrels, reunite every year, regardless of the distance or odds. ... Read full article

Love in the air! Meet Winter Olympics power couples at Milano Cortina

USA Today 2026-02-14 11:01:02+00:00


                            Love in the air! Meet Winter Olympics power couples at Milano Cortina Author: Cydney Henderson
Snow isn't the only thing in the air at the Winter Olympics. There'll be no shortage of love as power couples gear up for the Games together. ... Read full article

Smoke seeped through an apartment building. Then, a shocking discovery.

The Washington Post 2026-02-14 11:00:17


                            Smoke seeped through an apartment building. Then, a shocking discovery. Author: Peter Hermann, Juan Benn Jr.
D.C. police are investigating the death of a man found in a suspicious fire in Logan Circle. ... Read full article

Who got fired by the government in 2025 — and who got hired

MSNBC 2026-02-14 11:00:00


                            Who got fired by the government in 2025 — and who got hired Author: Philip Bump
Philip Bump: Data from the Office of Personnel Management lays out how the composition of the federal government shifted during Trump’s first year back in the White House. ... Read full article

Trump’s Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota was a failure by every metric

MSNBC 2026-02-14 11:00:00


                            Trump’s Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota was a failure by every metric Author: Zeeshan Aleem
The Trump administration has claimed "great success" in a city that actually put Donald Trump on his back foot. ... Read full article

President Trump’s outrageous opposition to a new bridge to Canada disrespects Michigan

MSNBC 2026-02-14 11:00:00


                            President Trump’s outrageous opposition to a new bridge to Canada disrespects Michigan Author: Debbie Stabenow
Former Sen. Debbie Stabenow: The new Gordie Howe International Bridge is a great deal for Canada and us ... Read full article

Johnson’s delegation cancellation upends lawmakers’ travel to critical global summit

The Hill 2026-02-14 11:00:00


                            Johnson’s delegation cancellation upends lawmakers’ travel to critical global summit Author: Sudiksha Kochi
The cancellation of the official House delegation to the annual Munich Security Conference has drawn pushback from Democrats who still plan to attend, even as it’s upended a decades-long tradition of robust bipartisan participation in the high-profile global … ... Read full article

Trump ramps up Fed rate cut pressure after strong jobs, inflation reports

The Hill 2026-02-14 11:00:00


                            Trump ramps up Fed rate cut pressure after strong jobs, inflation reports Author: Sylvan Lane
President Trump and top White House officials are ramping up pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates after two surprisingly strong economic reports. Data released by the Labor Department on Friday showed inflation falling below economist expecta… ... Read full article

CIA, Pentagon investigated secret ‘Havana syndrome’ device in Norway

The Washington Post 2026-02-14 11:00:00


                            CIA, Pentagon investigated secret ‘Havana syndrome’ device in Norway Author: Warren P. Strobel, Ellen Nakashima
The CIA investigated a Norwegian government experiment with a pulsed-energy machine in which a researcher built and tested a “Havana syndrome” device on himself. ... Read full article

AU calls for end to ‘extermination’ of Palestinians, decries African wars

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-14 10:51:00


                            AU calls for end to ‘extermination’ of Palestinians, decries African wars Author: Al Jazeera Staff
African heads of state gather in Ethiopia’s Addis Ababa for the 39th African Union Summit. ... Read full article

Supporters of Iran’s crown prince rally for action in Munich and beyond

Associated Press 2026-02-14 10:46:51


                            Supporters of Iran’s crown prince rally for action in Munich and beyond Author:
Iran’s exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi is urging world leaders to crank up pressure on Iran’s government. Speaking Saturday on the sidelines of a security conference in Munich, Germany, Pahlavi warned of the likelihood of more deaths in Iran if “democracies … ... Read full article

Search for Nancy Guthrie reaches 2 weeks, no arrests after authorities swarm nearby home

CNN 2026-02-14 10:30:50


                            Search for Nancy Guthrie reaches 2 weeks, no arrests after authorities swarm nearby home Author:
Law enforcement activity was underway at a residence near Nancy Guthrie’s home Friday night as the desperate search for her nears two weeks. Follow for live updates. ... Read full article

Trump wants to 'bring car prices tumbling down.' When will you see it?

USA Today 2026-02-14 10:30:28+00:00


                            Trump wants to 'bring car prices tumbling down.' When will you see it? Author: Keith Laing
For the second time in a half decade, President Trump is slashing fuel economy standards in a bid to lower prices for car buyers. Will it work? ... Read full article

Ukraine Olympic athlete disqualified for memorial helmet meets Zelenskyy

USA Today 2026-02-14 10:08:13+00:00


                            Ukraine Olympic athlete disqualified for memorial helmet meets Zelenskyy Author: Nancy Armour
Vladysav Heraskevych, the Ukrainian skeleton racer disqualified from over his remembrance helmet, has received his country's Order of Freedom. ... Read full article

A new mortgage crisis is quietly hitting those who can least afford it

The Washington Post 2026-02-14 10:00:36


                            A new mortgage crisis is quietly hitting those who can least afford it Author: Michelle Singletary
This week, there was yet another warning that many homeowners might be headed for trouble. ... Read full article

The one industry powering the U.S. labor market

The Washington Post 2026-02-14 10:00:13.151


                            The one industry powering the U.S. labor market Author: Abha Bhattarai
Without health care, the United States would have nearly 400,000 fewer jobs than it did a year ago, according to Labor Department figures through January. ... Read full article

Trump officials condemned Don Lemon. He’s bigger than ever after arrest.

The Washington Post 2026-02-14 10:00:01


                            Trump officials condemned Don Lemon. He’s bigger than ever after arrest. Author: Drew Harwell
The administration’s attacks on Lemon and independent journalists have boosted their online attention and revenue. ... Read full article

Democrats aim to make corporate America rethink Trump deals

MSNBC 2026-02-14 10:00:00


                            Democrats aim to make corporate America rethink Trump deals Author: Jacqueline Alemany
As they eye a path back to power, House Democrats are threatening future investigations of companies that have curried favor with the administration. ... Read full article

MS NOW's Capehart: 'TSA and Others' 'Will Be Hit by This Shutdown', Not ICE, Dems Doing the Right Thing

Breitbart News 2026-02-14 09:16:26


                            MS NOW's Capehart: 'TSA and Others' 'Will Be Hit by This Shutdown', Not ICE, Dems Doing the Right Thing Author: Ian Hanchett
On Friday's "PBS NewsHour," MS NOW host Jonathan Capehart said that "ICE is fully funded for at least the next five to six years. So, we're talking about | Clips ... Read full article

Winter Olympics Day 8: Americans Liz Lemley and Jaelin Kauf go for moguls glory and speed skating aplenty

CNN 2026-02-14 09:00:15


                            Winter Olympics Day 8: Americans Liz Lemley and Jaelin Kauf go for moguls glory and speed skating aplenty Author:
Follow for live updates on the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympic Games. Day 8 features several skiing events, a speed skating final and more. ... Read full article

Rubio expresses desire to maintain trans-Atlantic relations despite increasing rift

Associated Press 2026-02-14 08:41:32


                            Rubio expresses desire to maintain trans-Atlantic relations despite increasing rift Author:
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday emphasized the United States’ desire to preserve the trans-Atlantic alliance, declaring that it “will always be a child of Europe” at a conference where a rift with Washington’s European allies opened up a year … ... Read full article

A Russian drone strike kills 1 in Odesa ahead of US-brokered peace talks in Geneva

Associated Press 2026-02-14 08:26:14


                            A Russian drone strike kills 1 in Odesa ahead of US-brokered peace talks in Geneva Author:
A Russian drone strike on the city of Odesa killed an elderly woman ahead of fresh U.S.-brokered peace talks. Ukrainian officials said Saturday a Russian drone hit a residential building in Odesa and killed an older woman. On Friday, Russian officials said a … ... Read full article

LIVE: World leaders gather in Munich for 2nd day of security conference

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-14 07:06:36


                            LIVE: World leaders gather in Munich for 2nd day of security conference Author: Zsombor Peter, Umut Uras
Today’s participants include top US diplomat, Ukraine’s president, British prime minister and Syria’s foreign minister. ... Read full article

BNP wins Bangladesh polls, Tarique Rahman set to be prime minister: Reports

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-14 05:36:33


                            BNP wins Bangladesh polls, Tarique Rahman set to be prime minister: Reports Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Interim leader Muhammad Yunus congratulates Rahman for ‘the landslide victory of his party’. ... Read full article

What to know about US airports and security lines during DHS shutdown

Associated Press 2026-02-14 05:05:37


                            What to know about US airports and security lines during DHS shutdown Author: Rio Yamat, Ap Airlines, Travel Writer
A shutdown of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has gone into effect. That includes the Transportation Security Administration, whose officers are responsible for screening passengers and bags at airports. Experts say mass flight cancellations like tho… ... Read full article

Memorials remain in Minneapolis to 2 people killed by federal officers

Associated Press 2026-02-14 05:04:13


                            Memorials remain in Minneapolis to 2 people killed by federal officers Author: Jack Brook
The Trump administration announced this week that its immigration crackdown in Minnesota is ending. Minneapolis will now need to decide how to manage the makeshift memorial sites for two U.S. citizens killed by federal agents. Flowers, handwritten signs and a… ... Read full article

Widespread arrests roil Iran in aftermath of crushed protests

Associated Press 2026-02-14 05:02:12


                            Widespread arrests roil Iran in aftermath of crushed protests Author: Amir-hussein Radjy
A month after Iran launched a crackdown on nationwide protests, widespread arrests are roiling the country. Reports of raids on homes and workplaces have come from major cities and rural towns alike, revealing a dragnet that has touched large swaths of Irania… ... Read full article

DHS funding lapses as Democrats demand ICE reforms

The Hill 2026-02-14 05:01:00


                            DHS funding lapses as Democrats demand ICE reforms Author: Emily Brooks
Funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ran out at midnight, marking the third — but smallest — government shutdown of President Trump’s second term as Democrats demand reforms to immigration enforcement practices. The shutdown is likely to last… ... Read full article

‘I thought they were just going to execute me’: American held in Venezuela during Maduro’s last days tells all

CNN 2026-02-14 05:00:46


                            ‘I thought they were just going to execute me’: American held in Venezuela during Maduro’s last days tells all Author: Sean Lyngaas, Jennifer Hansler
James Luckey-Lange has been spending a lot of time looking at the names he carved on a bar of soap he smuggled out of a Venezuelan prison in his underwear. ... Read full article

The Department of Homeland Security enters a shutdown — sort of

MSNBC 2026-02-14 05:00:00


                            The Department of Homeland Security enters a shutdown — sort of Author: Mychael Schnell, Jack Fitzpatrick
There’s a funding lapse at DHS. But some agencies still have plenty of money, which should come in handy because there’s no end in sight for this shutdown. ... Read full article

Increased police activity near Nancy Guthrie’s Tuscon home

MSNBC 2026-02-14 04:38:49


                            Increased police activity near Nancy Guthrie’s Tuscon home Author:
MS NOW reporter Alex Tabet gives an update on the Nancy Guthrie investigation from Tuscon on the 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle. ... Read full article

Trauma and defiance: Life and death of 17-year-old killed fighting Israel

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-14 04:09:06


                            Trauma and defiance: Life and death of 17-year-old killed fighting Israel Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Wael Mesheh, from the West Bank, had wanted to be study. But his life took a turn after being imprisoned by Israel. ... Read full article

Prime Minister Carney and Canada's main opposition leader hold hands during school shooting vigil

Associated Press 2026-02-14 02:58:44


                            Prime Minister Carney and Canada's main opposition leader hold hands during school shooting vigil Author: Jim Morris, Rob Gillies
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and the country’s opposition leaders paid tribute to the victims of one of the worst mass shootings in the country’s history at a vigil in the devastated northern British Columbia town. Carney and Conservative Opposition le… ... Read full article

Is eating out too expensive now? Families say higher prices put them off

BBC News 2026-02-14 02:22:25.148474


                            Is eating out too expensive now? Families say higher prices put them off Author: BBC News
The restaurant industry says it is facing a double whammy - rising costs and customers with less money. ... Read full article

US military strikes another alleged drug boat in Caribbean

Associated Press 2026-02-14 01:16:30


                            US military strikes another alleged drug boat in Caribbean Author:
The U.S. military says it has carried out another deadly strike on a vessel accused of trafficking drugs in the Caribbean Sea. U.S. Southern Command said Friday on social media that the boat “was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Caribbea… ... Read full article

Wuthering Heights: Why Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi's 'mutual obsession' is giving some fans the ick

BBC News 2026-02-14 01:07:21.9770203


                            Wuthering Heights: Why Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi's 'mutual obsession' is giving some fans the ick Author: BBC News
Romance rumours have swirled around co-stars Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. But is all as it seems? ... Read full article

Why did former teen superstar James Van Der Beek need help to pay his medical bills?

BBC News 2026-02-14 01:07:17.5227012


                            Why did former teen superstar James Van Der Beek need help to pay his medical bills? Author: BBC News
A fundraiser was setup to help the actor's family after expensive cancer treatments devastated their finances. ... Read full article

New images of White House ballroom show it would match mansion’s height

The Washington Post 2026-02-14 00:02:10


                            New images of White House ballroom show it would match mansion’s height Author: Dan Diamond, Jonathan Edwards, Aaron Steckelberg
The planned 90,000-square-foot project would represent the most significant change to the White House grounds in decades. ... Read full article

Trump privately lashes out at GOP lawmakers over racist video blowback, sources say

CNN 2026-02-13 23:13:11


                            Trump privately lashes out at GOP lawmakers over racist video blowback, sources say Author: Alayna Treene
While President Donald Trump had critical words for Republicans who spoke out against him, he’s been less critical of the unnamed staffer whom the White House blamed for the debacle, telling reporters on Thursday that he has no plans to discipline the person. ... Read full article

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