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Sheriff says Nancy Guthrie family cleared as suspects, with search in its third week

BBC News 2026-02-17 13:07:33.6466658


                            Sheriff says Nancy Guthrie family cleared as suspects, with search in its third week Author: BBC News
Local police say the missing woman's relatives are victims - and "to suggest otherwise is not only wrong, it is cruel". ... Read full article

Councils face 'uphill struggle' after elections delay U-turn

BBC News 2026-02-17 13:07:30.7255183


                            Councils face 'uphill struggle' after elections delay U-turn Author: BBC News
Thirty councils across England now have to organise local polls after the government abandoned plans to delay. ... Read full article

Jesse Jackson: How he paved way for Barack Obama - and helped change US

BBC News 2026-02-17 13:07:26.5366407


                            Jesse Jackson: How he paved way for Barack Obama - and helped change US Author: BBC News
The US civil rights activist's influence spread from the churches of the Deep South to the White House. ... Read full article

Rhode Island ice rink shooting suspect's gender identity was source of past family conflict: docs

Fox News 2026-02-17 12:52:26.8331094


                            Rhode Island ice rink shooting suspect's gender identity was source of past family conflict: docs Author:
Rhode Island ice rink shooting suspect Robert Dorgan had a history of family conflicts over gender identity issues and a gender reassignment surgery, according to documents. ... Read full article

Health agency issues cold health alert as Arctic air sweeps the UK

BBC News 2026-02-17 12:52:23.3183573


                            Health agency issues cold health alert as Arctic air sweeps the UK Author: BBC News
Yellow weather warnings will also come into force on Wednesday across parts of England and much of Wales. ... Read full article

UK unemployment hits 5.2%, highest rate for nearly five years

BBC News 2026-02-17 12:37:22.2723943


                            UK unemployment hits 5.2%, highest rate for nearly five years Author: BBC News
It marks the highest rate since the Covid pandemic, official figures show. ... Read full article

Olympic hockey player suspended for rest of Games after fight

Fox News 2026-02-17 12:37:21.8818665


                            Olympic hockey player suspended for rest of Games after fight Author:
France's hockey federation said Monday that Pierre Crinon will be benched for the remainder of the Winter Olympics after fighting Canada's Tom Wilson. ... Read full article

Tax calculator: How will freeze on thresholds hit your take-home pay?

BBC News 2026-02-17 12:37:19.3176734


                            Tax calculator: How will freeze on thresholds hit your take-home pay? Author: BBC News
Wages have been rising faster than prices but you could pay more tax because of frozen thresholds. ... Read full article

Grieving parents demand changes after 26-year-old son euthanized under controversial law

Fox News 2026-02-17 12:37:18.3179215


                            Grieving parents demand changes after 26-year-old son euthanized under controversial law Author:
Ontario family speaks out after son's controversial euthanasia under Canada's MAID laws, alleging system failed to protect vulnerable 26-year-old. ... Read full article

Israeli settlers displace 15 Palestinian families in West Bank: Official

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-17 12:34:19


                            Israeli settlers displace 15 Palestinian families in West Bank: Official Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Israeli settlers forced the families to dismantle homes in the Jordan Valley, a village leader tells Wafa news agency. ... Read full article

Reform UK names Robert Jenrick as pick for chancellor

BBC News 2026-02-17 12:07:25.6001334


                            Reform UK names Robert Jenrick as pick for chancellor Author: BBC News
Leader Nigel Farage says Reform is "the voice of opposition" to Labour, as he unveils his new top team. ... Read full article

Warner Bros. Discovery backs Netflix merger while reopening Paramount talks

CNN 2026-02-17 12:03:30


                            Warner Bros. Discovery backs Netflix merger while reopening Paramount talks Author: Brian Stelter
Warner Bros. Discovery wants to hear Paramount’s “best and final proposal” for the media company, and is opening a brief window for discussions about a bid, while also moving forward with its Netflix merger and urging shareholders to reject Paramount’s curren… ... Read full article

Bitcoin Declines as Geopolitical Tension Adds to Risk-Off Mood

Bloomberg 2026-02-17 12:02:15+00:00


                            Bitcoin Declines as Geopolitical Tension Adds to Risk-Off Mood Author: Sidhartha Shukla
Bitcoin fell ahead of the US market open following a three-day break, tracking weakness in equity futures as investors returned to a more cautious macro backdrop. ... Read full article

As the federal surge draws down, Minneapolis’ Muslim community is hopeful Ramadan will inspire its road to recovery

CNN 2026-02-17 12:00:46


                            As the federal surge draws down, Minneapolis’ Muslim community is hopeful Ramadan will inspire its road to recovery Author: Yahya Salem
There’s a sense of urgency in Basim Sabri’s voice as he stands in the middle of a banquet hall at his mall in the heart of Minneapolis, directing the flow of busy volunteers and jovially asking his cooks to be patient as he finishes his call with CNN. ... Read full article

Warner Bros. Reopens Deal Talks After Paramount Raises Bid

Bloomberg 2026-02-17 12:00:14+00:00


                            Warner Bros. Reopens Deal Talks After Paramount Raises Bid Author: Michelle F Davis, Lucas Shaw
Warner Bros Discovery Inc. has agreed to temporarily reopen sale negotiations with rival Hollywood studio Paramount Skydance Corp., setting the stage for a potential second bidding war with Netflix Inc. ... Read full article

A Life-Saving Vitamin for Babies Is Getting Swept Up in Vaccine Backlash

Bloomberg 2026-02-17 12:00:08+00:00


                            A Life-Saving Vitamin for Babies Is Getting Swept Up in Vaccine Backlash Author: Jessica Nix
There’s a growing resistance to anything that’s injected into babies, vaccine or not. ... Read full article

Josh Kushner’s Thrive Capital Raises $10 Billion in New Funding

Bloomberg 2026-02-17 12:00:04+00:00


                            Josh Kushner’s Thrive Capital Raises $10 Billion in New Funding Author: Caroline Hyde
The backer of OpenAI, Stripe, SpaceX and Skims says it’s taking “ride-or-die” approach to investing. ... Read full article

Trump’s Foreign Adventures Will Cost Taxpayers Billions

Bloomberg 2026-02-17 12:00:03+00:00


                            Trump’s Foreign Adventures Will Cost Taxpayers Billions Author: Wes Kosova
In the past, the US raised taxes to pay for military action. Now it’s piled onto the debt. ... Read full article

Universa’s Spitznagel Sees S&P Soaring to 8,000 Before Bust

Bloomberg 2026-02-17 12:00:00+00:00


                            Universa’s Spitznagel Sees S&P Soaring to 8,000 Before Bust Author: Natalia Kniazhevich
The years-long climb in US stocks is far from over — at least for now, according to Mark Spitznagel, chief investment officer and founder of Universa Investments. ... Read full article

U.S. and Iran resume nuclear talks amid heavy military buildup

The Washington Post 2026-02-17 11:56:52


                            U.S. and Iran resume nuclear talks amid heavy military buildup Author: Leo Sands, Mohamad El Chamaa, Susannah George
Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner head the U.S. team and are responsible for Russia-Ukraine talks nearby, meaning they may be shuttling quickly between venues. ... Read full article

How Mardi Gras krewes embody traditions of deep cultural significance in New Orleans

CNN 2026-02-17 11:52:38.2397774


                            How Mardi Gras krewes embody traditions of deep cultural significance in New Orleans Author:
 ... Read full article

Clinton faces backlash from the left after calling mass immigration ‘disruptive’

Fox News 2026-02-17 11:52:27.9742871


                            Clinton faces backlash from the left after calling mass immigration ‘disruptive’ Author:
Democratic strategist Maya Rupert criticized former Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, saying her calls for moderation on immigration is not helpful. ... Read full article

Nancy Guthrie latest: DNA from recovered glove undergoing lab testing, FBI says

Fox News 2026-02-17 11:52:23.5847557


                            Nancy Guthrie latest: DNA from recovered glove undergoing lab testing, FBI says Author:
Nancy Guthrie was taken from her home in Tucson, Arizona, more than two weeks ago and remains missing. Authorities have yet to publicly name any suspects or persons of interest as they investigate recovered DNA. ... Read full article

India’s Big AI Moment Starts on Chaotic Note as Modi Arrives

Bloomberg 2026-02-17 11:45:33+00:00


                            India’s Big AI Moment Starts on Chaotic Note as Modi Arrives Author: Mehboob Jeelani
India’s biggest business summit in years descended into chaos this week after hundreds of delegates were left stranded without food or water during a sudden security lockdown, a black eye for a marquee gathering that was supposed to trumpet the country’s AI a… ... Read full article

US meets Iran in search of historic deal

The Hill 2026-02-17 11:41:37


                            US meets Iran in search of historic deal Author: Jared Gans
Morning Report is The Hill’s a.m. newsletter. Subscribe here. In today’s issue: ▪ Jesse Jackson dies at 84 ▪ Next round of Iran nuclear talks ▪ FBI won’t share evidence in Pretti investigation ▪ AOC stumbles on foreign policy U.S. and Iranian officials are se… ... Read full article

IOC promised restocked condom supply in Olympic villages after shortage

USA Today 2026-02-17 11:38:21


                            IOC promised restocked condom supply in Olympic villages after shortage Author: Jordan Mendoza
The Winter Olympic organizing committee said condoms will be available after they ran out of stock with more than a week left in the Games. ... Read full article

Analysis | Breaking barriers, Jesse Jackson exposed racism and rifts in politics

The Washington Post 2026-02-17 11:35:51.107


                            Analysis | Breaking barriers, Jesse Jackson exposed racism and rifts in politics Author: Karen Tumulty
The obstacles he faced — including those from his own party’s establishment — were overt and subtle. ... Read full article

Starmer’s New Homes Goal Is Unravelling as Housebuilding Slumps

Bloomberg 2026-02-17 11:29:47+00:00


                            Starmer’s New Homes Goal Is Unravelling as Housebuilding Slumps Author: Irina Anghel, Andrew Atkinson
Housebuilding in England is on track to fall to its lowest level in more than a decade, pushing Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s pledge to deliver 1.5 million homes further out of reach. ... Read full article

Civil rights icon Jesse Jackson dies at 84

MSNBC 2026-02-17 11:27:46


                            Civil rights icon Jesse Jackson dies at 84 Author: Keisha N. Blain
Jackson had serious health challenges in his final years but continued protesting racial injustice into the era of Black Lives Matter. ... Read full article

AOC mocked for ‘absolute train wreck’ weekend on global stage: 'Made a fool out of herself'

Fox News 2026-02-17 11:22:44.5986625


                            AOC mocked for ‘absolute train wreck’ weekend on global stage: 'Made a fool out of herself' Author:
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., is being mocked for what one critic called an “absolute train wreck" weekend full of gaffes while in Germany for the Munich Security Conference. ... Read full article

Beads, chickens and king cake: How Louisiana celebrates Mardi Gras

USA Today 2026-02-17 11:14:24+00:00


                            Beads, chickens and king cake: How Louisiana celebrates Mardi Gras Author: Carlie Procell, Veronica Bravo
Louisiana recognizes Fat Tuesday as a legal holiday, here's how the state celebrates from Cajun village gatherings to elaborate city-wide parades. ... Read full article

Thai Ballot Controversy Casts Shadow Over Government Formation

Bloomberg 2026-02-17 11:07:22+00:00


                            Thai Ballot Controversy Casts Shadow Over Government Formation Author: Patpicha Tanakasempipat
Thailand’s election agency is facing allegations of ballot traceability in the Feb. 8 election, with growing calls from activists and politicians for the vote to be annulled potentially delaying the formation of a new government. ... Read full article

AP Was There: Jesse Jackson pondering a bid for the presidency

Associated Press 2026-02-17 11:06:48


                            AP Was There: Jesse Jackson pondering a bid for the presidency Author: Sharon Cohen
In 1983, The Associated Press profiled the Rev. Jesse Jackson when he was a 41-year civil rights activist preparing his historic 1984 campaign for the presidency. Jackson at the time described himself much like a prophet — driven by his religion to rise, like… ... Read full article

She’s a US citizen, but this 10-year-old knows where to hide at school if ICE shows up

CNN 2026-02-17 11:00:48


                            She’s a US citizen, but this 10-year-old knows where to hide at school if ICE shows up Author: Alisha Ebrahimji
CNN spoke with families whose children were born in the United States and have become afraid of ICE. They shared how the national immigration debate is impacting them. ... Read full article

Venezuela’s Cisneros to Raise $1 Billion for Reconstruction Fund

Bloomberg 2026-02-17 11:00:00+00:00


                            Venezuela’s Cisneros to Raise $1 Billion for Reconstruction Fund Author: Daniel Cancel
Adriana Cisneros, head of one of the Venezuelan business community’s most powerful families, is leading efforts to raise $1 billion for a private equity fund to invest in the crisis-ravaged nation as it seeks to rebuild, according to people familiar with the … ... Read full article

Trump wants to prosecute anti-fascists as terrorists. This Texas trial will test his power.

MSNBC 2026-02-17 11:00:00


                            Trump wants to prosecute anti-fascists as terrorists. This Texas trial will test his power. Author: Brandy Zadrozny
The Justice Department cast a group of protesters as terrorists. The outcome of their trial will determine whether that characterization flies in court. ... Read full article

Why Democrats aren’t stressing the partial DHS shutdown

MSNBC 2026-02-17 11:00:00


                            Why Democrats aren’t stressing the partial DHS shutdown Author: Hayes Brown
While time is usually on the status quo's side, Senate Democrats' unity gives them room to dig in on their demands to rein in ICE and Border Patrol. ... Read full article

DHS shutdown has no clear off-ramp: 5 takeaways

The Hill 2026-02-17 11:00:00


                            DHS shutdown has no clear off-ramp: 5 takeaways Author: Al Weaver
There’s no end in sight for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown as both sides point fingers while seemingly moving no closer to a resolution. The Senate left town on Thursday after Democrats decided against supporting a stopgap spending bill ov… ... Read full article

Democratic candidates rush to define themselves ahead of primary season

The Hill 2026-02-17 11:00:00


                            Democratic candidates rush to define themselves ahead of primary season Author: Amie Parnes
The 2028 Democratic primary may be a year off, but many of the would-be candidates have already begun a soft launch with voters.  Potential candidates such as Govs. Gavin Newsom of California and Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania are turning to newly penned books … ... Read full article

Why violent crime is dropping in US cities

The Hill 2026-02-17 11:00:00


                            Why violent crime is dropping in US cities Author: Sarah Fortinsky
Violent crime fell dramatically in 2025, in what experts expect to be the year with the sharpest drop in homicides in recorded history. The decline, detailed in two recent reports of major U.S. cities, follows a trend that began in 2022, after the COVID-19 pa… ... Read full article

On voter ID and ICE, do the parties want the policy win or the campaign issue?

The Hill 2026-02-17 11:00:00


                            On voter ID and ICE, do the parties want the policy win or the campaign issue? Author: Chris Stirewalt
Republicans want to identify voters. Democrats want to identify Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. Can they both get what they say they want? That’s the question before the Senate as dual-track negotiations continue over funding the Departmen… ... Read full article

‘Jordan is next’: West Bank annexation signals ‘silent transfer’

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-17 10:58:19


                            ‘Jordan is next’: West Bank annexation signals ‘silent transfer’ Author: Mohammad Mansour
Jordan warns of war as Israel’s ‘silent transfer’ in the occupied West Bank becomes an operational reality. ... Read full article

Mapping forced displacements and settler attacks by Israel in the West Bank

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-17 10:51:11


                            Mapping forced displacements and settler attacks by Israel in the West Bank Author: Al Jazeera
Israeli military incursions and settler attacks forced more than 37,000 Palestinians to leave their homes in 2025. ... Read full article

For LGBTQ Winter Olympians, visibility matters just as much as medals

USA Today 2026-02-17 10:27:52+00:00


                            For LGBTQ Winter Olympians, visibility matters just as much as medals Author: Payton Titus
There's a record-breaking number of out LGBTQ+ athletes competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics, including medal winners for Team USA. ... Read full article

Men come forward and settle £329 unpaid restaurant bill

BBC News 2026-02-17 10:22:24.4896204


                            Men come forward and settle £329 unpaid restaurant bill Author: BBC News
Several men have come forward and settled their bill after leaving a restaurant without paying. ... Read full article

Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies at age 84

The Hill 2026-02-17 10:22:11


                            Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies at age 84 Author: Caroline Vakil, Ryan Mancini
Celebrated civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson died early Tuesday, his family said in a statement, after battling the neurodegenerative disorder Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). He was 84 years old.   “Our father was a servant leader — not only to… ... Read full article

Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement after King's assassination, has died

Associated Press 2026-02-17 10:14:51


                            Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement after King's assassination, has died Author: Sophia Tareen
The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson has died. He was 84. Jackson was a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King and became a leader of the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King was assassinated in 1968. A two-time presidential candidate, Jackson led a lifetime of … ... Read full article

Rev Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and Rainbow PUSH founder, dies at 84

Fox News 2026-02-17 10:07:21.6151478


                            Rev Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and Rainbow PUSH founder, dies at 84 Author:
The Rev Jesse Jackson, a prominent civil rights activist and two-time Democratic presidential candidate, died Tuesday morning at age 84, according to a family statement. ... Read full article

Travel is getting too expensive. Americans are hitting a breaking point.

USA Today 2026-02-17 10:01:05+00:00


                            Travel is getting too expensive. Americans are hitting a breaking point. Author: Christopher Elliott
From airfare to airport food, rising fees and surprise costs are pushing many Americans to skip travel altogether. ... Read full article

The Epstein files have brought a wave of resignations and investigations

The Washington Post 2026-02-17 10:00:53


                            The Epstein files have brought a wave of resignations and investigations Author: Maegan Vazquez, Sammy Westfall
A number of prominent figures have stepped down or are facing investigations after their communications with Jeffrey Epstein and his former longtime companion, Ghislaine Maxwell, were released last month. ... Read full article

Global warming forced scientists to change the way they look at El Niño

CNN 2026-02-17 10:00:46


                            Global warming forced scientists to change the way they look at El Niño Author: Andrew Freedman
The Pacific Ocean is warming so quickly that scientists had to find a new method for detecting and predicting El Niño and La Niña events. ... Read full article

A dinosaur road trip through the American West

The Washington Post 2026-02-17 10:00:25


                            A dinosaur road trip through the American West Author: Yutao Chen
Driving from Utah to Colorado reveals a long list of attractions such as fossil-rich parks, museums and life-size dinosaurs. ... Read full article

There is no end in sight for the DHS shutdown

MSNBC 2026-02-17 10:00:00


                            There is no end in sight for the DHS shutdown Author: Mychael Schnell, Jack Fitzpatrick
The slow pace of negotiations, and the department’s stash of billions of extra dollars, signal a lengthy funding lapse ... Read full article

RFK Jr. claimed that keto diets cured schizophrenia. Here’s what science says.

The Washington Post 2026-02-17 10:00:00


                            RFK Jr. claimed that keto diets cured schizophrenia. Here’s what science says. Author: Fenit Nirappil
Ketogenic diets do show promise for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, but the research is preliminary and not backed by randomized controlled trials. ... Read full article

US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies aged 84

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-17 09:55:50


                            US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies aged 84 Author: Al Jazeera
The civil rights leader and US presidential hopeful ‘died peacefully’ on Tuesday, his family said. ... Read full article

Jesse Jackson, a leading African American voice on global stage, dies at 84

The Washington Post 2026-02-17 09:46:59


                            Jesse Jackson, a leading African American voice on global stage, dies at 84 Author: Edward Walsh
As a civil rights activist, he joined the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in Selma, Alabama, and Memphis. He later launched two historic presidential campaigns. ... Read full article

Russian and Ukrainian officials are in Geneva for US-brokered talks after almost 4 years of war

Associated Press 2026-02-17 09:32:47


                            Russian and Ukrainian officials are in Geneva for US-brokered talks after almost 4 years of war Author: Emma Burrows, Jamey Keaten
U.S.-brokered talks have taken Russian and Ukrainian delegations to Geneva although both sides are far apart on issues such as land, security and a possible ceasefire. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed Tuesday his team is in Switzerland. Russi… ... Read full article

How this photographer captured an image so stunning, people thought it was AI

CNN 2026-02-17 09:08:59


                            How this photographer captured an image so stunning, people thought it was AI Author: Jack Bantock
South African Kyle Goetsch’s images of nature and night skies showcase the region as a destination for astrophotography. ... Read full article

He spent over 40 years in prison before his murder conviction was overturned. Now he’s fighting for release from ICE custody

CNN 2026-02-17 09:00:46


                            He spent over 40 years in prison before his murder conviction was overturned. Now he’s fighting for release from ICE custody Author: Elizabeth Wolfe
After losing four decades of his life serving time for a murder he maintains he did not commit, a gray-haired Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam prepared to step out of a Pennsylvania prison last October as a free man. ... Read full article

California surfing legend Kurt Van Dyke found dead in Costa Rica

USA Today 2026-02-17 08:53:53+00:00


                            California surfing legend Kurt Van Dyke found dead in Costa Rica Author: Thao Nguyen
According to CRHoy, Van Dyke traveled to Costa Rica in the 1980s and was known as the "King" among the local surfing community. ... Read full article

Once a popular wartime leader among Ukrainians, Zelenskyy’s shine fades

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-17 08:40:15


                            Once a popular wartime leader among Ukrainians, Zelenskyy’s shine fades Author: Nils Adler
Russia’s full-scale invasion saw Ukrainians rally around the president but a corruption scandal has dimmed his appeal. ... Read full article

Imran Khan’s sister rejects Pakistan gov’t claim jailed ex-PM’s vision fine

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-17 07:36:46


                            Imran Khan’s sister rejects Pakistan gov’t claim jailed ex-PM’s vision fine Author: Abid Hussain
Government board says jailed ex-leader’s sight improved since he lost most vision in eye. But his family rejects claim. ... Read full article

Russia-Ukraine talks live: Attacks continue before US-led negotiations

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-17 07:30:00


                            Russia-Ukraine talks live: Attacks continue before US-led negotiations Author: Jillian Kestler-D'Amours
The negotiations follow two rounds of talks held in the United Arab Emirates. ... Read full article

Canada reacts as cheating row rocks curling superpower

BBC News 2026-02-17 07:22:25.2131326


                            Canada reacts as cheating row rocks curling superpower Author: BBC News
Both men's and women's Canadian curling teams have been accused of cheating at the 2026 Winter Olympics. ... Read full article

Exodus of ISIL-linked detainees from Syria camp sparks security concerns

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-17 07:10:23


                            Exodus of ISIL-linked detainees from Syria camp sparks security concerns Author: Justin Salhani, Nils Adler
The al-Hol camp population is reported to have dropped by thousands after SDF’s chaotic handover to Syrian government. ... Read full article

Incoming Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman, lawmakers sworn into parliament

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-17 06:32:31


                            Incoming Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman, lawmakers sworn into parliament Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Lawmakers pledged allegiance to Bangladesh as hundreds of people gathered outside Dhaka’s parliament grounds. ... Read full article

American surfer Kurt Van Dyke found dead in apparent robbery at his home in Costa Rica

CNN 2026-02-17 06:04:50


                            American surfer Kurt Van Dyke found dead in apparent robbery at his home in Costa Rica Author: Jessie Yeung
American surfer Kurt Van Dyke was found dead in an apparent robbery at his apartment in Cahuita, a Caribbean coastal town in Costa Rica, on Saturday. He was 66. ... Read full article

Teen killed after protecting friends in 'senseless' shootout as locals raise alarm over rising crime in Bronx

Fox News 2026-02-17 05:22:22.3689723


                            Teen killed after protecting friends in 'senseless' shootout as locals raise alarm over rising crime in Bronx Author:
Teenager arrested in Bronx school shooting that killed 16-year-old Christopher Redding. The aspiring football player allegedly defended friends during the attack. ... Read full article

US-Iran talks live: Second round to begin at Oman’s embassy in Geneva

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-17 05:13:07


                            US-Iran talks live: Second round to begin at Oman’s embassy in Geneva Author: Urooba Jamal, Umut Uras
The second round of negotiations to be held with mediation by Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi. ... Read full article

While MAGA faces challenges at home, Rubio seeks to export it abroad

CNN 2026-02-17 05:00:46


                            While MAGA faces challenges at home, Rubio seeks to export it abroad Author: Stephen Collinson
President Donald Trump often seems frustrated that many Americans don’t appreciate that they are living in his “golden age.” ... Read full article

US and Iran to hold a second round of nuclear talks

Associated Press 2026-02-17 05:00:30


                            US and Iran to hold a second round of nuclear talks Author: Jamey Keaten, Stephanie Liechtenstein
The U.S. and Iran are expected to hold a second round of talks in Geneva about Iran’s nuclear program as tensions rise in the region. The session, planned for Tuesday, comes after a first round of indirect talks held in Oman earlier in the month. They are bei… ... Read full article

Rhode Island Police: Man Who Shot His Family at Ice Rink Went by 'Roberta'

Breitbart News 2026-02-17 04:10:35


                            Rhode Island Police: Man Who Shot His Family at Ice Rink Went by 'Roberta' Author: AWR Hawkins
Pawtucket Police Chief Tina Goncalves said the man who allegedly shot family members at an ice rink went by "Roberta," according to WPRI. ... Read full article

Lunar New Year celebrations welcome the Year of the Horse

Associated Press 2026-02-17 02:19:33


                            Lunar New Year celebrations welcome the Year of the Horse Author: Ken Moritsugu
People are celebrating the Lunar New Year with prayers, fireworks and street festivals for the Year of the Horse. On Tuesday, crowds gather at temples and events across Asia and beyond. In Hong Kong, people lined up at midnight to light incense and make wishe… ... Read full article

Schumer Pushes to Make Pride Flag 'Congressionally Authorized Symbol'

Breitbart News 2026-02-17 02:17:17


                            Schumer Pushes to Make Pride Flag 'Congressionally Authorized Symbol' Author: Elizabeth Weibel
Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said he would be "introducing federal legislation to make the Pride Flag a congressionally authorized symbol." ... Read full article

Eric Swalwell's Past Erotic Poetry Surfaces: 'Blood Rolled Down Our Chins'

Breitbart News 2026-02-17 01:53:48


                            Eric Swalwell's Past Erotic Poetry Surfaces: 'Blood Rolled Down Our Chins' Author: Paul Bois
Eric Swalwell, current California gubernatorial candidate, penned some racy erotic poetry in his youth that the Daily Mail recently revealed. ... Read full article

Analysis | Japan’s Riku Miura, Ryuichi Kihara win gold in an uneven pairs competition

The Washington Post 2026-02-17 01:14:12.843


                            Analysis | Japan’s Riku Miura, Ryuichi Kihara win gold in an uneven pairs competition Author: Robert Samuels
Americans place two teams in top 10: Spencer Akira Howe and Emily Chan win seventh; Danny O’Shea and Ellie Kam finish ninth. ... Read full article

Thomas Pritzker Leaves Role with Hyatt Hotels over Ties to Epstein

Breitbart News 2026-02-17 01:11:17


                            Thomas Pritzker Leaves Role with Hyatt Hotels over Ties to Epstein Author: Elizabeth Weibel
Thomas J. Pritzker, the Executive Chairman for the Hyatt Hotels Corporation, left his role due to his "association" with Jeffrey Epstein. ... Read full article

When does 11th feel like a win? Ask Canadian skater Deanna Stellato-Dudek.

The Washington Post 2026-02-17 00:27:14


                            When does 11th feel like a win? Ask Canadian skater Deanna Stellato-Dudek. Author: Les Carpenter
The team of Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps wasn’t sure it was even going to make the trip to Italy after a hard practice fall shortly before the Games. ... Read full article

Trump Directs Federal Officials to Get Involved in Potomac Sewage Crisis

Breitbart News 2026-02-17 00:05:09


                            Trump Directs Federal Officials to Get Involved in Potomac Sewage Crisis Author: Elizabeth Weibel
President Donald Trump weighed in on the ongoing Potomac River sewage crisis, stating he was "directing federal authorities" to get involved. ... Read full article

Irish regulator opens EU privacy investigation into Grok deepfakes

Associated Press 2026-02-17 00:02:05


                            Irish regulator opens EU privacy investigation into Grok deepfakes Author: Kelvin Chan
X faces a new EU privacy investigation after its Grok chatbot generated nonconsensual deepfake images on the platform. Ireland’s Data Protection Commission said on Tuesday that it has opened the case under the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation. The regu… ... Read full article

Judge orders slavery exhibit to be restored after Trump administration removal

The Washington Post 2026-02-16 23:58:10


                            Judge orders slavery exhibit to be restored after Trump administration removal Author: Gregory S. Schneider
A GOP-appointed federal judge in Pennsylvania has ordered the Trump administration to restore displays about slavery to a George Washington site in Philadelphia. ... Read full article

Viola Davis remembers late costar Robert Duvall - 'You were a giant'

USA Today 2026-02-16 23:38:45+00:00


                            Viola Davis remembers late costar Robert Duvall - 'You were a giant' Author: Edward Segarra
Viola Davis, who worked with Robert Duvall on the 2018 film "Widows," is among the many stars paying tribute to the late actor. ... Read full article

Judge orders Trump administration to restore George Washington slavery exhibit in Philadelphia

Associated Press 2026-02-16 23:26:39


                            Judge orders Trump administration to restore George Washington slavery exhibit in Philadelphia Author: Hannah Schoenbaum
A federal judge has ordered an exhibit about nine people enslaved by George Washington to be restored at his former home in Philadelphia after President Donald Trump’s administration took it down last month. The order came on Presidents Day, the federal holid… ... Read full article

At Least 1 Dead, Others Injured in Ice Rink Shooting After Family Dispute

Breitbart News 2026-02-16 22:57:13


                            At Least 1 Dead, Others Injured in Ice Rink Shooting After Family Dispute Author: AWR Hawkins
At least one person is dead and others injured after a "family dispute" led to shots fired at an ice rink in Rhode Island Monday afternoon. ... Read full article

Anderson Cooper exits '60 Minutes' as correspondent

Fox News 2026-02-16 22:52:24.2740244


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Anderson Cooper is leaving "60 Minutes" as a correspondent after nearly 20 years and will keep his focus on his primetime hosting duties on CNN, according Bleaker Media. ... Read full article

Ocasio-Cortez’s Munich appearance draws mixed response from Democrats

The Hill 2026-02-16 22:41:08


                            Ocasio-Cortez’s Munich appearance draws mixed response from Democrats Author: Julia Mueller
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s (D-N.Y.) appearance at the Munich Security Conference has drawn a mixed response from members of her own party, underscoring a potential vulnerability of hers amid speculation she could mount a presidential run in the future.  … ... Read full article

How dark web agent spotted bedroom wall clue to rescue girl from abuse

BBC News 2026-02-16 22:22:20.805885


                            How dark web agent spotted bedroom wall clue to rescue girl from abuse Author: BBC News
Detectives desperate to locate a 12-year-old, seen abused online, found a surprising lead. ... Read full article

Tourist arrested after destroying multiple check-in kiosks in Hong Kong airport rampage

Fox News 2026-02-16 22:07:20.7746482


                            Tourist arrested after destroying multiple check-in kiosks in Hong Kong airport rampage Author:
Tourist arrested after smashing Hong Kong airport check-in kiosks with metal stanchion. Police reportedly detained the 35-year-old man Monday. ... Read full article

Analysis: Before Trump, U.S. Annually Imported Migrants from Most Corrupt Countries in the World

Breitbart News 2026-02-16 22:01:20


                            Analysis: Before Trump, U.S. Annually Imported Migrants from Most Corrupt Countries in the World Author: John Binder
The U.S. once regularly resettled migrants from the most corrupt nations in the world across American communities, a new analysis details. ... Read full article

REPORT: FCC Makes Final Ruling on Bad Bunny Halftime Show

Breitbart News 2026-02-16 21:53:06


                            REPORT: FCC Makes Final Ruling on Bad Bunny Halftime Show Author: Dylan Gwinn
The FCC has heard the complaints about the vulgar lyrics of Super Bowl halftime performer Bad Bunny and has reportedly reached a conclusion. ... Read full article

At least three dead, including suspect, after shooting at Rhode Island ice rink

MSNBC 2026-02-16 21:52:09.4166434

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Police respond to reports of a shooting at a Rhode Island hockey rink

Associated Press 2026-02-16 21:00:49


                            Police respond to reports of a shooting at a Rhode Island hockey rink Author:
Police are responding to reports of multiple people hurt in a shooting at a Rhode Island ice rink where a youth hockey game was scheduled. Little detail was immediately available about the shooting Monday afternoon at Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, a few… ... Read full article

How Maryland Democrats are thwarting Wes Moore’s political ambitions

Politico 2026-02-16 20:40:33+00:00


                            How Maryland Democrats are thwarting Wes Moore’s political ambitions Author: Brakkton Booker
"The operations of his political tentacles are weak," says one Democratic strategist. "His inside political network is weak.” ... Read full article

What to know about the disastrous Potomac sewage spill

The Hill 2026-02-16 20:26:34


                            What to know about the disastrous Potomac sewage spill Author: Max Rego
Nearly a month after a wastewater spill into the Potomac River began, recovery efforts are ongoing.  The spillage, which resulted from a section of the Potomac Interceptor sewer line collapsing last month, resulted in an overflow of roughly 243 million gallon… ... Read full article

Nancy Guthrie kidnapping investigators working with Walmart to develop leads

Associated Press 2026-02-16 19:17:37


                            Nancy Guthrie kidnapping investigators working with Walmart to develop leads Author: Scott Bauer
Investigators working on the disappearance of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother are consulting with Walmart management to develop leads. That's because a backpack the suspect was wearing is sold exclusively at Walmart stores. Chris Nanos, the sherif… ... Read full article

Kushner, Witkoff to lead high-stakes U.S. nuclear talks with Iran

MSNBC 2026-02-16 19:10:33


                            Kushner, Witkoff to lead high-stakes U.S. nuclear talks with Iran Author: Erum Salam, Ian Sherwood
The meeting in Geneva comes as the Trump administration has stepped up military threats against Tehran. ... Read full article

Robert Duvall, Oscar Winner, 'The Godfather' and 'Apocalypse Now' Star, Dies at 95

Breitbart News 2026-02-16 18:44:23


                            Robert Duvall, Oscar Winner, 'The Godfather' and 'Apocalypse Now' Star, Dies at 95 Author: Jerome Hudson
Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning screen legend who starred in "The Godfather," "Apocalypse Now," and "Days of Thunder," has died at the age of 95. ... Read full article

VIDEO: MD Sheriffs Vow to Defy Governor's Ban on Working with ICE

Breitbart News 2026-02-16 18:22:51


                            VIDEO: MD Sheriffs Vow to Defy Governor's Ban on Working with ICE Author: Amy Furr
Some sheriffs in the state of Maryland are vowing to continue working with ICE in defiance of their Democrat governor. ... Read full article

Popular anger burns in Iran after crackdown, as Trump turns up pressure

The Washington Post 2026-02-16 18:07:30


                            Popular anger burns in Iran after crackdown, as Trump turns up pressure Author: Susannah George
As the Trump administration heads into nuclear talks with Tehran after a government crackdown killed thousands, widespread outrage has not abated, Iranians say. ... Read full article

Are police 'getting closer' to finding Savannah Guthrie's mom?

USA Today 2026-02-16 13:58:06+00:00


                            Are police 'getting closer' to finding Savannah Guthrie's mom? Author: Anna Kaufman
The sheriff's office said Savannah Guthrie's family is "cleared as possible suspects" in the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie. See the Feb. 16 updates. ... Read full article

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