HHS wipes out 36,000 pages of ‘regulatory dark matter’ in sweeping child welfare office purge
Fox News 2026-02-19 16:07:22.3716021
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Administration for Children and Families eliminated thousands of obsolete guidance documents to reduce confusion for the Head Start school readiness program and foster care grant recipients. ... Read full article
Cox pushes back on Trump over gambling and AI regulation
Politico 2026-02-19 16:01:43+00:00
Author: Samuel Benson
The White House recently warned Utah lawmakers against passing a bill regulating artificial intelligence. ... Read full article
Trump suggests Iran has 10 days to reach agreement with US
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-19 16:01:34
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
US president says at inaugural Board of Peace summit that Washington and Tehran should make a ‘meaningful deal’. ... Read full article
Trump’s ‘no-nonsense’ DC crackdown tops 10k arrests as DOJ declares era of ‘unchecked violence is over’
Fox News 2026-02-19 15:52:15.1690524
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Crime drops dramatically in Washington, D.C., as President Donald Trump's federal task force reports 10,000 arrests and 1,000 firearms recovered. Murders down 68%. ... Read full article
Arrest after two teenagers found dead at Bridlington holiday park
BBC News 2026-02-19 15:52:14.3723756
Author: BBC News
A 33-year-old man has been arrested following the discovery at Little Eden Holiday Park. ... Read full article
Commission, packed with Trump allies, approves White House ballroom project
The Washington Post 2026-02-19 15:49:15
Author: Jonathan Edwards, Dan Diamond
The Commission of Fine Arts voted unanimously to approve the nearly 90,000-square-foot building’s design. A federal judge is weighing whether to halt the project. ... Read full article
Judge throws out ruling backing Trump mass detention policy
The Hill 2026-02-19 15:49:10
Author: Rebecca Beitsch
A federal judge on Wednesday vacated an immigration court ruling giving the Trump administration board powers to detain migrants, forcing them to give bond hearings and then possibly release thousands in custody. The ruling from U.S. District Court Judge Suns… ... Read full article
Wes Moore: 'I don't answer to the Democratic Party’
Politico 2026-02-19 15:48:01+00:00
Author: Brakkton Booker
The Maryland Governor addressed his clashes with state Democrats and said he's not thinking about 2028 at a POLITICO Summit. ... Read full article
Kid Rock and RFK Jr. attempt to bench-press the establishment
The Washington Post 2026-02-19 15:44:14
Author: Monica Hesse
Decoding the super-manly workout video featuring Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Kid Rock. ... Read full article
Team USA stars Brittany Bowe, Hilary Knight announce engagement at Milan Cortina Olympics
Fox News 2026-02-19 15:37:22.9335876
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U.S. women's hockey star Hilary Knight and American speedskater Brittany Bowe announced their engagement. The couple first met at the 2022 Beijing Olympics. ... Read full article
Italy opposes Paralympics allowing Russia and Belarus to use flags, anthems
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-19 15:30:22
Author: Al Jazeera
The two countries had been banned following the invasion of Ukraine, but had their rights restored last year. ... Read full article
King Charles III After Andrew Arrest: 'The Law Must Take Its Course'
Breitbart News 2026-02-19 15:27:13
Author: Oliver JJ Lane
The King has said he is supporting the police investigation into his brother, a clear indication there should be no favour shown. ... Read full article
Eileen Gu shrugs off criticism for representing China | CNN
CNN 2026-02-19 15:22:40.8096933
Author: Sophie Garnett
With two new silvers in Milan, Eileen Gu’s now the most decorated female freestyle skier in Olympic history - and she’s pushing back against criticism and online vitriol. ... Read full article
Jaywick XL bully attack trial finds Ashley Warren guilty
BBC News 2026-02-19 15:22:20.4819442
Author: BBC News
Ashley Warren, the first person to be prosecuted under XL bully laws, will be sentenced later. ... Read full article
Epstein Conspiracy: Actress Mia Farrow Suggests Trump Killed or Freed Ghislaine Maxwell, Swapped with Body Double
Breitbart News 2026-02-19 15:20:00
Author: Alana Mastrangelo
Actress Mia Farrow took to the leftist echo chamber social media platform Bluesky to bizarrely suggest that President Donald Trump killed or freed Ghislaine Maxwell -- the longtime associate of the late disgraced financier and convicted sex offender, Jeffrey … ... Read full article
Democratic lawmaker: ‘If a Prince can be held accountable, so can a President’
The Hill 2026-02-19 15:15:42
Author: Sarah Davis
Democratic lawmakers reacted to the news of former Prince Andrew’s reported arrest on Thursday, with Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) suggesting President Trump should also be subject to investigation over his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “I… ... Read full article
Colbert’s Shameless Lies About FCC Exposed
Breitbart News 2026-02-19 15:07:18.3569423
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Olympics figure skating live updates: Alysa Liu headlines free skate for USA
USA Today 2026-02-19 15:00:58+00:00
Author: Rachel G Bowers
Alysa Liu is in third entering the women's free skate at the 2026 Olympics, representing the Americans' best chance to end a 20-year medal drought. ... Read full article
Khanna, Massie plan to force war powers vote on Iran
The Hill 2026-02-19 14:53:21
Author: Emily Brooks
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) plan to move next week to force a vote on a resolution to require authorization from Congress before President Trump can use military force against Iran. “Trump officials say there’s a 90% chance of str… ... Read full article
Russia's Nikita Filippov wins 'skimo' silver for first Olympic 'AIN' medal
USA Today 2026-02-19 14:53:07+00:00
Author: Chris Bumbaca
Nikita Filippov of Russia won the first medal for Individual And Neutral athletes ("AIN") on Feb. 29, at the 2026 Winter Olympics. ... Read full article
Live updates: Trump hosts inaugural Board of Peace meeting in D.C.
MS Now 2026-02-19 14:39:30
Author: Sydney Carruth, Ebony Davis
President Donald Trump is hosting more than two dozen world leaders and observers for the first meeting of his Board of Peace today in Washington, D.C. ... Read full article
Yes there is a right way to stack the dishwasher. Here are the 5 rules
BBC News 2026-02-19 14:37:22.6070569
Author: BBC News
BBC One's Inside the Factory attempted to settle the heated debate in many households. ... Read full article
Real estate experts blast Mamdani’s math-defying tax plan, warn of higher rents and flight
Fox News 2026-02-19 14:27:53
Author: Kristen Altus
NYC Mayor Mamdani threatens a 9.5% property tax hike to close a $5.4 billion budget gap unless Albany taxes the ultra-wealthy, sparking real estate market concerns. ... Read full article
Change to nightly eating habits may help protect your heart, study suggests
Fox News 2026-02-19 14:22:21.4354716
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Northwestern University study reveals that not eating three hours before bedtime could improve heart health and blood pressure in middle-aged adults at risk for disease. ... Read full article
Live updates: Trump’s Board of Peace meets; partial shutdown latest; former Prince Andrew arrested
The Hill 2026-02-19 14:19:44
Author: The Hill Staff
Dozens of world leaders are gathering in Washington, where President Trump will host his first Board of Peace meeting Thursday morning. The board, which was launched by Trump last month, aims to oversee the rehabilitation of the Gaza Strip amid a fragile Isra… ... Read full article
U.S. trade deficits remain high in 2025, despite Trump’s tariff policy
The Washington Post 2026-02-19 14:13:13
Author: Rachel Siegel
The U.S. trade deficit for goods hit a record level despite President Trump’s tariff policy. ... Read full article
UN says Israel is stoking ‘ethnic cleansing’ fears in Gaza, West Bank
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-19 14:00:38
Author: Elis Gjevori
Intensified attacks, methodical destruction of entire neighbourhoods appear aimed at permanent displacement, UN says. ... Read full article
Former Prince Andrew’s arrest, Yoon Suk Yeol’s sentence and the power of accountability
MS Now 2026-02-19 13:44:49
Author: Steve Benen
In many democracies, criminal suspects are often held accountable — even if they’re politically powerful, even if they’ve served at the highest levels. ... Read full article
US trade deficit declined in 2025, but gap for goods hits a record despite Trump tariffs
Associated Press 2026-02-19 13:41:34
Author: Paul Wiseman
The U.S. trade deficit slipped modestly in 2025, a year in which President Donald Trump upended global commerce by slapping double digit tariffs on imports from most countries. The Commerce Department reported Thursday that the gap the between the goods and s… ... Read full article
Bangladesh referendum: The big post-election flashpoint?
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-19 13:32:58
Author: Sarah Shamim
The referendum based on the July National Charter in Bangladesh has revealed divisions between the BNP and Jamaat. ... Read full article
Canada’s 2025 Trade Deficit Widest on Record Excluding Pandemic
Bloomberg 2026-02-19 13:30:02+00:00
Author: Nojoud Al Mallees
Canada’s trade deficit last year widened to C$31.3 billion, marking the largest annual shortfall on record outside of the Covid-19 pandemic, as US tariffs hammered key export sectors. ... Read full article
Morgan Stanley Slashes Prices for Clients Trading Private Shares
Bloomberg 2026-02-19 13:30:00+00:00
Author: Hannah Levitt
Morgan Stanley chopped pricing in half for clients trading private companies’ shares on its newly acquired EquityZen platform, undercutting competitors as it looks to expand in a growing market. ... Read full article
UK Will 'Pause For Thought' on Giving Away Islands After Trump Warning
Breitbart News 2026-02-19 13:27:34
Author: Oliver JJ Lane
Giving away the British Indian Ocean Territory would be a "blight" on Britain that endangers national security, President Trump said. ... Read full article
Trump’s Board of Peace live: Representatives converge for inaugural meeting
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-19 13:20:43
Author: Adam Muro
US President Trump will host the inaugural meeting of his so-called ‘Board of Peace’ in Washington, DC today. ... Read full article
Alysa Liu, her father Arthur and Chinese spies: Unusual road to Olympics
USA Today 2026-02-19 13:00:52+00:00
Author: Josh Peter
U.S. figure skater Alysa Liu is central to the story of the 2026 Winter Olympics, but her father's story is a gripping one too. ... Read full article
Former Prince Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct
MS Now 2026-02-19 13:00:33
Author: Clarissa-Jan Lim
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was stripped of his royal titles last year amid the fallout from his close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. ... Read full article
Goldman Lawyer, Epstein Conferred on Secret Service Prostitution Scandal
Bloomberg 2026-02-19 13:00:10+00:00
Author: Jason Leopold
In a series of 2014 emails, the wealthy financier gave advice to the former White House counsel as the Colombian incident blew up. ... Read full article
Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office
BBC News 2026-02-19 12:52:22.8118303
Author: BBC News
The former prince remains in custody while searches take place in Norfolk and Berkshire. ... Read full article
Klarna Posts Loss as Credit Provisions Swell in Line With Growth
Bloomberg 2026-02-19 12:48:44+00:00
Author: Aisha S Gani
Klarna Group Plc posted a pretax loss of $16 million in the fourth quarter, as the firm set aside more money for potentially souring loans compared to a year ago. ... Read full article
Trump's White House ballroom proposal is approved by federal fine arts commission
Associated Press 2026-02-19 12:38:52
Author: Darlene Superville
A federal panel made up of President Donald Trump's appointees has unanimously approved his plan to build a massive ballroom on the site of the former White House East Wing. Approval came Thursday by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts. The project is scheduled … ... Read full article
Opinions from across America on today’s news
The Washington Post 2026-02-19 12:37:52.0776264Author: Opinions from across America, powered by the Washington Post ... Read full article
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Arrested on Suspicion of Misconduct in Public Office
Breitbart News 2026-02-19 12:33:18
Author: Simon Kent
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor - formerly Prince Andrew, Duke of York - has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. ... Read full article
Guyana Plans ‘Norway on Steroids’ to Avoid Oil’s Resource Curse
Bloomberg 2026-02-19 12:30:00+00:00
Author: Kevin Crowley
Oil-rich Guyana is spending so heavily and quickly on diversifying its economy that it’s on the cusp of becoming a “Norway on steroids,” according to President Irfaan Ali. ... Read full article
Ski mountaineering, aka 'skimo,' makes wild debut at Milan Cortina Games
USA Today 2026-02-19 12:29:31+00:00
Author: Chris Bumbaca
Ski mountaineering, or skimo, made its Olympic debut with uphill sprints, stairs and ski descents, featuring Americans Anna Gibson and Cameron Smith. ... Read full article
Why has Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor been arrested?
BBC News 2026-02-19 12:22:18.0149522
Author: BBC News
What we know about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office. ... Read full article
The former Prince Andrew went from helicopter pilot to trade envoy to royal pariah
Associated Press 2026-02-19 12:22:05
Author: Jill Lawless
The former Prince Andrew is the first senior British royal in modern history to be arrested by police. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was detained Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office, in an investigation stemming from his relationship with the la… ... Read full article
Olympic dreams come with intense agony and scrutiny, but I would do it all again | Opinion
USA Today 2026-02-19 12:13:40+00:00
Author: Sasha Cohen
What does it really take to win an Olympic medal? Sasha Cohen shares her path to silver at the 2006 Turin Games, and the pressure and pain that goes with it. ... Read full article
Walmart Offers Cautious Profit Guide on Trade, Labor Worries
Bloomberg 2026-02-19 12:01:05+00:00
Author: Jaewon Kang
Walmart Inc. issued a forecast for full-year earnings that missed higher expectations, flagging the unpredictable state of trade and labor market conditions. ... Read full article
Australian reporter apologizes for drinking before Olympics live shot
USA Today 2026-02-19 12:00:56+00:00
Author: Steve Gardner
Channel Nine's Danika Mason says she "totally misjudged" the effect of having a drink before doing a live report from the Winter Games the day before. ... Read full article
Strapped New Yorkers swarm chaotic Mamdani-inspired free grocery store pop-up: We’re 'in pain’
Fox News 2026-02-19 11:52:29.4670616
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NYC residents face grocery costs of $400 to $500 monthly as Polymarket opens free grocery pop-up in West Village, highlighting the city's affordability crisis. ... Read full article
Anonymous donation raises reward for help finding Nancy Guthrie to over $200,000
Fox News 2026-02-19 11:52:24.293995
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Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos called for Nancy Guthrie's captors to release her on Wednesday as the search for her nears its 20th day. Authorities have been unable to find a DNA match on evidence around Guthrie's home. The reward for helping find Guthrie no… ... Read full article
Trump’s Gaza Peace at Risk of Stagnating With Hamas Still Armed
Bloomberg 2026-02-19 11:50:50+00:00
Author: Sam Dagher
US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace — set up to secure a durable end to the war in Gaza — will hold its inaugural meeting in Washington on Thursday with multiple barriers to overcome, not least the question of how to disarm Hamas and avert a resumption… ... Read full article
Six Flags Reports Muted 2025 Earnings as Park Attendance Drops
Bloomberg 2026-02-19 11:45:55+00:00
Author: Emily Forgash
Six Flags Entertainment Corp. reported 2025 earnings and revenue that were slightly ahead of analyst estimates as the amusement park operator works to rebound from lackluster attendance. ... Read full article
Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday to be marked by BBC with special programmes
BBC News 2026-02-19 11:22:30.2962697
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The corporation will look back on the veteran wildlife broadcaster's career for his birthday in May. ... Read full article
Ineos Cut Deeper Into Junk by S&P, Recovery Not Seen Before 2028
Bloomberg 2026-02-19 11:21:31+00:00
Author: Giulia Morpurgo
Chemicals giant Ineos had its credit score cut by S&P Global Ratings, which said a sustained recovery for the business owned by UK billionaire Jim Ratcliffe won’t come before 2028. ... Read full article
Traders Left With ‘Unscratchable Itch’ for Anthropic Exposure
Bloomberg 2026-02-19 11:15:01+00:00
Author: Ryan Vlastelica
Anthropic PBC’s artificial intelligence tools sent a shock wave through markets, but for equity investors looking to capitalize on the newfound prominence of the closely held startup, there aren’t many options. ... Read full article
Nearly 60 years ago, Vera Wang was a figure skater not a fashion icon
USA Today 2026-02-19 11:13:20+00:00
Author: Josh Peter
Vera Wang attends 2026 Winter Olympics not only as a famous fashion designer but a former competitive skater who calls the sport "the love of my life." ... Read full article
Police statement in full after Andrew arrest
BBC News 2026-02-19 11:07:23.4041448
Author: BBC News
Thames Valley Police says a man is in custody and officers are searching addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk. ... Read full article
Top defense contractor announces major move weeks after Dem governor takes office: 'Win for the heartland'
Fox News 2026-02-19 11:07:22.2950454
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Boeing announced it is moving its defense headquarters out of Virginia back to St. Louis, just weeks after newly elected Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger took office. ... Read full article
Kevin Hassett’s aggressive tariff defense doesn’t add up
MS Now 2026-02-19 11:00:00
Author: Hayes Brown
It's troubling that the White House would call for 'disciplined' researchers over a tariff analysis. It's galling given the slapdash work that went into the tariffs. ... Read full article
The USA–Canada Olympic matchup could be a turning point for women’s hockey
MS Now 2026-02-19 11:00:00
Author: Jason Page
Jason Page: How the Professional Women's Hockey League should respond in this moment ... Read full article
DHS shutdown talks hit a wall as GOP fumes
The Hill 2026-02-19 11:00:00
Author: Al Weaver
Discussions between the White House and Democratic leaders on funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have hit a wall as administration officials publicly slammed the minority party for refusing to make concessions. Ever since Democrats sent the Whi… ... Read full article
Trump attacks on Democrats cast shadow on governors’ meeting
The Hill 2026-02-19 11:00:00
Author: Sarah Fortinsky
Governors will descend on Washington this weekend for the National Governors Association’s (NGA) winter meeting, a typically bipartisan gathering that has been overshadowed this year by President Trump’s escalating attacks on two Democratic governors. After … ... Read full article
Pro-Israel group wades into Democratic House primaries
Politico 2026-02-19 10:55:00+00:00
Author: Elena Schneider
The Democratic Majority for Israel PAC shared its first round of House candidate endorsements in a range of safe-seat and battleground seats exclusively with POLITICO. ... Read full article
Former Prince Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, reports say
Fox News 2026-02-19 10:52:19.5463043
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the brother of the UK's King Charles III, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, according to reports. ... Read full article
Epstein’s shadow: Why Bill Gates pulled out of Modi’s AI summit
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-19 10:45:13
Author: Nils Adler
India’s AI summit was meant to showcase the country’s potential, but controversy and Gates’s exit stole the spotlight. ... Read full article
Former prince Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct in office, news reports say
The Washington Post 2026-02-19 10:40:56
Author: Leo Sands
U.K. police announced an investigation but did not name Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who was stripped of his titles last year over his connections to Jeffrey Epstein. ... Read full article
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested over links to Epstein
USA Today 2026-02-19 10:29:48+00:00
Author: Kim Hjelmgaard
The former prince has faced intense scrutiny over his friendship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. ... Read full article
UK police arrest Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor for misconduct in public office
Associated Press 2026-02-19 10:21:46
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UK police have arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Prince Andrew, on suspicion of misconduct in public office. On Thursday, Thames Valley Police said they opened an investigation after assessing reports about his alleged contact with Jeffrey Epste… ... Read full article
UK ex-Prince Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-19 10:16:22
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Mountbatten-Windsor was stripped of his title last year over his friendship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. ... Read full article
MTG v. Trump looms over Georgia congressional special election
USA Today 2026-02-19 10:06:55+00:00
Author: Phillip M. Bailey, Irene Wright
Trump is looking to reassert dominance while waging war against detractors, such as Marjorie Taylor Greene, during the 2026 primary seasons. ... Read full article
Feel economic numbers don't reflect your experience? Here's why
USA Today 2026-02-19 10:04:59+00:00
Author: Rachel Barber
The U.S. economy is showing signs of stabilization, but Americans remain unsatisfied. Economists say a mix of factors explain the discrepancy. ... Read full article
U.S. Surges Largest Mideast Airpower Since ’03 as Iran Strike Could Come ‘Within Days’
Breitbart News 2026-02-19 10:01:48
Author: Joshua Klein
The United States has assembled the largest concentration of airpower in the Middle East since the 2003 Iraq invasion as multiple reports warn President Donald Trump could authorize strikes on Iran “as soon as Saturday.” ... Read full article
Ilia Malinin says person who came to Olympics a few weeks ago is ‘dust’
The Washington Post 2026-02-19 10:00:56
Author: Les Carpenter, Robert Samuels
Gone is the shy 21-year-old who talked effusively about figure skating, replaced by a young man whose words come in measured and concrete thoughts about a larger purpose. ... Read full article
Trump wants to focus on health care in the midterms, creating headaches for the GOP
CNN 2026-02-19 10:00:34
Author: Adam Cancryn
President Donald Trump is preparing to make health care a central focus of his midterm sales pitch, despite weak polling and misgivings among some of his own advisers. ... Read full article
Blood tests show potential for predicting start of Alzheimer’s symptoms
The Washington Post 2026-02-19 10:00:11
Author: Carolyn Y. Johnson
The technique is not yet precise enough to predict a patient’s exact trajectory but could help find long-sought preventive treatment. ... Read full article
Inside Chuck Schumer’s evolution on government shutdowns
MS Now 2026-02-19 10:00:00
Author: Kevin Frey
The Senate Democratic leader is embracing the resistance playbook during Trump’s second term. ... Read full article
Trump fixates on sewage, a favored talking point, in fight with Wes Moore
Politico 2026-02-19 10:00:00+00:00
Author: Miranda Willson, Annie Snider
The president returned to his long-running gripes over all things scatological this week in his feud with the rising Democratic star. ... Read full article
Silicon Valley is building a shadow power grid for data centers across the U.S.
The Washington Post 2026-02-19 10:00:00
Author: Evan Halper
Tech companies are building data centers with their own private power plants, a risky bet that will increase carbon emissions and other pollution. ... Read full article
Starmer appoints Antonia Romeo as head of UK civil service
BBC News 2026-02-19 09:52:24.0611175
Author: BBC News
Dame Antonia will be the first woman to hold the post and replaces Sir Chris Wormald as the UK's top civil servant. ... Read full article
North Korean TV says Kim drove nuclear-capable launcher | CNN
CNN 2026-02-19 09:21:27.551
Author: Robbie Hawken
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un took the wheel of a nuclear-capable multiple rocket launcher at a ceremony in the capital Pyongyang, according to video broadcast by the country’s state media which touted the weapon as among the most powerful of its type in the worl… ... Read full article
The cost of genocide: Israel’s war on Gaza by the numbers
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-19 09:21:09
Author: Simon Speakman Cordall
Billions of dollars have been spent, directly and indirectly, by Israel since starting its war on Gaza in October 2023. ... Read full article
Winter Olympics: Big Day 13 for Team USA as Alysa Liu, Jordan Stolz and women’s hockey in action
CNN 2026-02-19 09:07:13
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It’s a big day for the Americans as Alysa Liu looks for the first American women’s single gold in 24 years, Jordan Stolz goes for his third gold and the women’s hockey team looks to beat Canada in the final. Follow here for live results from the Winter Olympi… ... Read full article
Treacherous backcountry conditions stall the recovery of ski group’s bodies after historically deadly California avalanche
CNN 2026-02-19 09:00:35
Author: Elizabeth Wolfe
After six skiers were rescued from the “horrific” aftermath of an avalanche near California’s Lake Tahoe, the family members of nine remaining skiers received crushing news. The bodies of eight had been left on the icy mountainside, and a final member of the … ... Read full article
With no initial DNA match, Guthrie investigators turn to one of their newest tools to crack cases: genetic genealogy
CNN 2026-02-19 09:00:35
Author: Andy Rose
Only a few years ago, Tuesday’s announcement that a glove believed to be connected to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie in Tucson, Arizona, had no match to a DNA database would have been a dead end. Now for investigators, it is just the beginning. ... Read full article
Iran builds concrete shield at military site amid acute US tensions
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-19 08:47:41
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Satellite images reveal Iran fortifying its Parchin military complex against aerial strikes. ... Read full article
‘Holding hands’: How Nigeria turned Trump’s threats to military partnership
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-19 08:24:11
Author: Sumayya Ismail
Trump and Nigeria appeared headed for a clash over bogus claims of a Christian massacre. Now the US is helping Nigeria. ... Read full article
Former South Korean president sentenced to life in prison | CNN
CNN 2026-02-19 08:23:15.807
Author: Robbie Hawken
Description Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life in prison, after a court found him guilty of leading an insurrection during his short-lived imposition of martial law. CNN’s Ivan Watson reports. ... Read full article
Iran and the US lean into gunboat diplomacy
Associated Press 2026-02-19 08:04:43
Author: Jon Gambrell
Iran and the United States are both applying naval pressure to the talks over Tehran's nuclear program. Tehran held drills Thursday with Russia. Meanwhile, the Americans brought another aircraft carrier closer to the Mideast, the USS Gerald R. Ford. The movem… ... Read full article
Marlow: Mamdani Already Forcing NYC Landlords to Raise Rents Due to Property Tax Hike
Breitbart News 2026-02-19 07:21:45
Author: Breitbart TV
On Wednesday's "Alex Marlow Show," host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow talked about New York City. Marlow said, "He campaigned, flat out, he is | Clips ... Read full article
Marlow: 'Blasphemous' James Talerico Lied About Trump to Raise Money After Colbert Interview
Breitbart News 2026-02-19 07:21:25
Author: Breitbart TV
On Wednesday's "Alex Marlow Show," host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow discussed the Texas Senate race. Marlow said, "He's lying to you to make | Clips ... Read full article
Some of 8 California avalanche victims had roots in Lake Tahoe
Associated Press 2026-02-19 06:59:50
Author: Brooke Hess-homeier, Julie Watson, Hallie Golden
Authorities say the bodies of eight backcountry skiers have been found and one remains missing after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe in California. Search and rescue crews were dispatched to the Castle Peak area of the Sierra Nevada after a 911 call reporting an… ... Read full article
Brits detained in Iran receive 10-year prison sentence, family says
BBC News 2026-02-19 06:52:19.2493821
Author: BBC News
Lindsay and Craig Foreman were arrested in January 2025 and have allegedly been held in "dire" conditions. ... Read full article
'Smiling' fossil discovered in Northumberland
BBC News 2026-02-19 06:07:22.9213514
Author: BBC News
The unusual looking fossil is estimated to be a few hundred million years old dating to the Carboniferous period. ... Read full article
Trump heads to Georgia as Republicans look for midterm boost
Associated Press 2026-02-19 05:07:31
Author: Jeff Amy, Steve Peoples
President Donald Trump is weighing military action against Iran, leading an immigration crackdown, and teasing a federal takeover of state elections. But on Thursday, White House insists he will focus on the economy when he visits battleground Georgia. The tr… ... Read full article
What to expect from Trump's first Board of Peace meeting
Associated Press 2026-02-19 05:03:49
Author: Aamer Madhani, Matthew Lee
President Donald Trump is gathering with representatives from more than two dozen countries that have joined his Board of Peace —and several others that have opted not to. Thursday's inaugural meeting will focus on reconstruction for a war-battered Gaza. But … ... Read full article
She’s a superstar Olympian – and she’s done staying silent about vitriol
CNN 2026-02-19 05:01:33
Author: Jessie Yeung
Freestyle skier Eileen Gu is speaking out about facing ‘vitriol’ over her decision to compete for China instead of the United States. ... Read full article
Trump said wind power is for ‘stupid people.’ Here’s what European countries did 5 days later
CNN 2026-02-19 05:00:34
Author: Laura Paddison, Ella Nilsen
As President Trump tries to strangle wind projects in the US, nine European countries have signed a deal to build a vast offshore wind farm in the North Sea, the epicenter of the continent’s oil and gas industry ... Read full article
Police in Nancy Guthrie case consider running DNA through genealogical sites
Associated Press 2026-02-19 04:50:02
Author: Ed White
Authorities trying to solve the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie say they might tap DNA genealogy databases. It's the same step that police took to unravel a series of murders in California and the fatal stabbings of four college students in Idaho. The strategy… ... Read full article
US stocks drift as oil prices rise on worries about a potential US-Iran conflict
Associated Press 2026-02-19 04:24:14
Author: Stan Choe
U.S. stocks are drifting lower, and the S&P 500 may be heading toward its first loss in four days. The index slipped 0.2% Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 184 points, and the Nasdaq composite fell 0.1%. The company behind Booking.com and Pric… ... Read full article
