Team USA star Brady Tkachuk bloodied after hit, receives game misconduct in NHL return
Fox News 2026-02-27 21:52:29.7348692
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Team USA star Brady Tkachuk was left bloodied after a big hit in his return to NHL action in the Ottawa Senators' 2-1 overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings. ... Read full article
Virginia Democrats talk affordability — and vote to nearly triple their own pay
Fox News 2026-02-27 21:52:27.2354929
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Virginia Democrats vote themselves a 278% pay raise while campaigning on affordability issues, sparking Republican criticism over legislative budget priorities. ... Read full article
Watch Live: Donald Trump Delivers Address on American Energy
Breitbart News 2026-02-27 21:47:59
Author: Breitbart News
President Donald Trump delivers an address about American energy in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Friday, February 27. ... Read full article
Who is Soham killer Ian Huntley?
BBC News 2026-02-27 21:37:24.9259494
Author: BBC News
Huntley, who killed two 10-year-old girls in Soham in 2002, is in hospital after an attack in prison. ... Read full article
Green by-election victory shows insurgent parties are here to stay
BBC News 2026-02-27 21:37:19.6772616
Author: BBC News
The party's historic win in Gorton and Denton by-election is clearest sign yet of changing political landscape. ... Read full article
Trump suggests a ‘friendly takeover’ of Cuba amid US fuel blockade
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-27 21:24:01
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
The Republican leader, who has sought to expand US influence across Latin America, said of Cuba: ‘They want our help.’ ... Read full article
Trump orders U.S. government to drop use of Anthropic’s technology
The Washington Post 2026-02-27 21:17:34
Author: Ian Duncan, Tara Copp, Elizabeth Dwoskin
President Trump made a dramatic intervention in the dispute between Anthropic and the Pentagon over use of AI for autonomous weapons or surveillance. ... Read full article
Renee Good's parents remember her love and laughter in interview with AP
Associated Press 2026-02-27 21:16:47
Author: Colleen Slevin
Renee Good loved sparkles and laughter and any excuse for a celebration. She loved pretty much everyone she met, and was late for pretty much everything. That's according to her mother, Donna Ganger, who along with other family members sat down for an AP inte… ... Read full article
Anxiety at CNN over what Paramount's expected purchase will mean
Associated Press 2026-02-27 21:15:21
Author: David Bauder
Shortly after it became known that Paramount was the apparent victor in the competition to buy CNN's parent company, network president Mark Thompson was compelled to send his staff a note to calm down, in effect. “I suggest that you don't jump to conclusions,… ... Read full article
S&P Analyst Sees Paramount Rating as Strained After Warner Deal
Bloomberg 2026-02-27 21:13:43+00:00
Author: Davide Barbuscia
Paramount Skydance Corp.’s $111 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. will strain its credit rating, an S&P Global Ratings analyst said, even if the combined company could ultimately cut its debt levels over time. ... Read full article
Anxious days inside Iran as speculation grows of US strikes
BBC News 2026-02-27 21:07:31.2187989
Author: BBC News
To many, Iran now seems to be hovering in a tense limbo where everything could change suddenly. ... Read full article
Trump orders federal agencies to ‘immediately cease’ using Anthropic technology
The Hill 2026-02-27 21:04:13
Author: Julia Shapero, Filip Timotija
President Trump on Friday directed federal agencies to “immediately cease” using Anthropic technology amid an escalating feud between the AI company and the Pentagon. “THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WILL NEVER ALLOW A RADICAL LEFT, WOKE COMPANY TO DICTATE HOW O… ... Read full article
Hedge Funds Hike Bullish Oil Bets to 22-Month High on Iran Risks
Bloomberg 2026-02-27 21:02:03+00:00
Author: Mia Gindis
Hedge funds turned the most bullish on Brent crude since April 2024 as investors grew more concerned that US military action in the Middle East could be imminent and disrupt oil supplies flowing out of the region. ... Read full article
Ukraine claws back southern territory as Russia’s war enters fifth year
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-27 21:00:11
Author: John T Psaropoulos
Ukraine made limited territorial gains in December and February, highlighting weaknesses in Russian offensive ability. ... Read full article
Live Nation’s Settlement Efforts Stalled Ahead of DOJ Trial
Bloomberg 2026-02-27 20:56:37+00:00
Author: Josh Sisco
Multiple efforts by Live Nation Entertainment Inc. to settle a federal antitrust lawsuit seeking to break up the company have been rebuffed by government lawyers for now, leaving the case on track to go to trial next week. ... Read full article
Delta Air Lines Orders Another 34 Airbus Jets to Drive Growth
Bloomberg 2026-02-27 20:55:57+00:00Author: Delta Air Lines Inc. announced an order for 34 Airbus SE jets, its third aircraft order in less than six weeks, as the airline looks to cement its lead in the US aviation industry. ... Read full article
The mad dash to award the Maduro raid pilot the Medal of Honor in time for the State of the Union
CNN 2026-02-27 20:54:29
Author: Haley Britzky, Alayna Treene
When President Donald Trump visited Fort Bragg, North Carolina, earlier this month, the commander of the elite Army Delta Force responsible for carrying out the operation to seize Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro made clear there was one man in particular w… ... Read full article
Trump Orders US Government to Drop Anthropic After Pentagon Feud
Bloomberg 2026-02-27 20:53:20+00:00
Author: Josh Wingrove
President Donald Trump directed US government agencies to stop using Anthropic PBC’s products, capping a feud between the artificial intelligence giant and the Pentagon over safeguards on its technology. ... Read full article
Florida Democrat claims Charlie Kirk ‘was not assassinated’ as GOP pushes remembrance day bill
Fox News 2026-02-27 20:52:25.236814
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A Florida state representative sparked a heated controversy, claiming Charlie Kirk "was not assassinated" during a debate over proposed legislation honoring Kirk on his birthday. ... Read full article
Treasury Takes Aim at Booming ETF Move That’s Slashing Tax Bills
Bloomberg 2026-02-27 20:50:23+00:00
Author: Denitsa Tsekova, Justina Lee, Vildana Hajric
The US Treasury Department is in early discussions about increasing scrutiny of one of the fastest-growing tax strategies in the $14 trillion ETF industry. ... Read full article
Trump: 'Maybe We'll Have a Friendly Takeover of Cuba'
Breitbart News 2026-02-27 20:48:06
Author: Nick Gilbertson
President Donald Trump said Friday, "maybe we'll have a friendly takeover of Cuba," and that his administration is in contact with the Cuban government. ... Read full article
Blackstone Plans Public Company for AI Data-Center Buying Spree
Bloomberg 2026-02-27 20:38:25+00:00
Author: Jack Sidders, Dawn Lim
Blackstone Inc. is launching a publicly traded acquisition company that will snap up data centers, giving millions of mom-and-pop investors a chance to bet on the artificial intelligence boom. ... Read full article
Bill Clinton says Trump 'never said anything' to suggest he was involved with Epstein: Comer
Fox News 2026-02-27 20:37:30.3778688
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House Oversight Chair James Comer says Bill Clinton testified he never heard President Donald Trump implicate himself with Jeffrey Epstein during a Friday deposition. ... Read full article
I Swear director says Baftas 'let down' Tourette's campaigner John Davidson
BBC News 2026-02-27 20:37:22.239278
Author: BBC News
Kirk Jones says he initially thought a slur shouted during the ceremony was not broadcast. ... Read full article
Apollo Said to Net $250 Million in Paper Profits on xAI Debt
Bloomberg 2026-02-27 20:34:11+00:00
Author: Laura Benitez
Apollo Global Management Inc. has netted roughly $250 million in paper gains so far from a bet it made in recent months to support Elon Musk’s xAI. ... Read full article
Every eulogy of Jesse Jackson should mention his rare gift
MS Now 2026-02-27 20:26:21
Author: Michele Norris
Michele Norris: What today's politicians can learn from Jesse Jackson ... Read full article
SpaceX Weighs Confidential IPO Filing as Soon as March
Bloomberg 2026-02-27 20:25:17+00:00
Author: Bailey Lipschultz, Ryan Gould, Kiel Porter, Eric Johnson
SpaceX is targeting filing confidentially for an initial public offering as soon as next month, according to people familiar with the matter, as billionaire Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite company moves forward with plans for the biggest-ever listing. ... Read full article
State Dept. quotas for white South African ‘refugees’ echo a KKK-endorsed law
MS Now 2026-02-27 20:22:57
Author: Ja'han Jones
A new Reuters report uncovered the administration’s apparent desire to welcome thousands of white immigrants each month as it continues its racist deportation push stateside. ... Read full article
Breanna Stewart reveals what WNBA, players' union 'really can’t agree on' in midst of crucial CBA negotiations
Fox News 2026-02-27 20:22:21.2128033
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Breanna Stewart is uncertain if a new CBA will get done by the WNBA's proposed deadline, as both sides still clash over key piece of negotiations. ... Read full article
Oman’s foreign minister meets with US’s Vance as Middle East tensions rise
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-27 20:19:36
Author: Adam Hancock
Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, the key mediator in US-Iran nuclear talks, meets with JD Vance in Washington, DC. ... Read full article
Watch live: Father of Apalachee High School shooter testifies as he faces murder charges | CNN
CNN 2026-02-27 20:07:35.7304479
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Scouting America agrees to 5 changes under Pentagon pressure
Fox News 2026-02-27 20:07:27.1076034
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War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that Scouting America has agreed to reforms, and the department will consider the group's progress in six months. ... Read full article
Dem Rep. Lieu: 'When We Flip the House, We're Going to Subpoena Donald Trump'
Breitbart News 2026-02-27 20:04:52
Author: Pam Key
Friday on MS NOW's "Chris Jansing Reports," Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) said President Donald Trump would be subpoenaed to testify before Congress if the Democrats win control of the House in the November midterm elections. | Clips ... Read full article
RBC High-Yield Desk Sees Attrition After First Brands Losses
Bloomberg 2026-02-27 20:00:16+00:00
Author: Caleb Mutua, Irene Garcia Perez
At least five high-yield credit analysts and traders have left Royal Bank of Canada in recent weeks, with some joining rival firms after the bank notched losses linked to the collapse of First Brands Group, according to people familiar with the matter. ... Read full article
Watch live: Trump delivers remarks on energy policy in Texas ahead of primaries
The Hill 2026-02-27 20:00:00
Author: The Hill Staff
President Trump will give remarks on energy and the economy from Texas on Friday afternoon, just days before voters in the Lone Star State hit the polls in one of the nation’s first 2026 midterm primary elections. While Trump is visiting the state in an offic… ... Read full article
Live updates: Bill Clinton says he had ‘no idea’ of Epstein’s crimes; Trump talks Cuba, Iran as he heads to Texas
The Hill 2026-02-27 19:54:55
Author: The Hill Staff
Former President Clinton is sitting for a deposition in New York before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee in its probe of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Ahead of his closed-door testimony, he released an opening statement on social … ... Read full article
Section 230 is the best protection we have from Trump’s censorship
MS Now 2026-02-27 19:53:49
Author: Sen. Ron Wyden
Sen. Ron Wyden: Thirty years ago, I co-wrote Section 230. Without it, goodbye retweets, Reddit mods, Wikipedia editors and curated feeds on Bluesky. ... Read full article
Bill Clinton Feigns Ignorance of Epstein Crimes in Testimony
Breitbart News 2026-02-27 19:48:56
Author: Elizabeth Weibel
Former President Bill Clinton claimed he had "no idea" about the crimes of deceased convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. ... Read full article
Trump claimed Iran is building missiles that could soon hit the US. Sources say that’s not backed up by US intelligence.
CNN 2026-02-27 19:41:48
Author: Jennifer Hansler, Natasha Bertrand, Kylie Atwood, Zachary Cohen
When US President Donald Trump addressed the American people on Tuesday night, he claimed that Iran is “working to build missiles that will soon reach the United States of America.” ... Read full article
Democrats confronted for staying seated at SOTU during Trump's call to put Americans first
Fox News 2026-02-27 19:37:28.0497057
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“Jesse Watters Primetime" tracks down Democrats who refused to stand during Trump’s State of the Union challenge on prioritizing Americans over illegal immigrants. ... Read full article
Former LSU receiver Devonta Lee, member of Tigers’ national title team, dead at 26
Fox News 2026-02-27 19:37:23.8788746
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Former LSU football player Devonta Lee, member of the 2019 national championship team, has died at 26 after battling bone cancer in recent years. ... Read full article
30 more charged in anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church, DOJ says
USA Today 2026-02-27 19:36:38+00:00
Author: Natalie Neysa Alund
Thirty more people have been charged in connection with an anti-ICE protest that interrupted a Sunday service at a Minnesota church in January. ... Read full article
Rubio plans Israel trip as Trump says he’s ‘not happy’ with US-Iran talks
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-27 19:30:38
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Trump tells reporters he would ‘love not to use’ military force against Iran but added, ‘Sometimes you have to.’ ... Read full article
‘I did nothing wrong’: Bill Clinton testifies in House Epstein inquiry
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-27 19:25:03
Author: Al Jazeera
Clinton is deposed by the House Oversight Committee over Epstein ties, a day after Hillary testified. ... Read full article
Trump 'not thrilled' with Iran after latest talks on nuclear programme
BBC News 2026-02-27 19:22:19.730925
Author: BBC News
President Trump said he was not happy with Iran's stance, but had not yet decided whether to attack. ... Read full article
Illinois city was the first to pay Blacks residents $25K in reparations, but how will it find more funding?
Fox News 2026-02-27 18:52:21.2606134
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Evanston, Illinois distributed $25,000 reparations payments to Black residents through nation's first municipal reparations program, with 137 recipients receiving $3.47 million total. ... Read full article
Israel’s top court allows aid groups facing Gaza ban to continue working
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-27 18:49:49
Author: Al Jazeera
The Supreme Court ruling comes after Israel said it would ban 37 aid groups from Gaza for failing to follow new rules. ... Read full article
Trump floats ‘friendly takeover’ of Cuba
The Hill 2026-02-27 18:40:46
Author: Laura Kelly
President Trump on Friday suggested the U.S. could carry out a “friendly takeover” of Cuba, as the president has used a fuel blockade to increase the pressure on the communist regime in Havana. “The Cuban government is talking with us. They’re in a big deal o… ... Read full article
US cardinals and pope’s ambassador decry mass deportations, urge reconciling
Associated Press 2026-02-27 18:39:52
Author: Giovanna Dell'Orto
Two American cardinals and the Vatican’s ambassador to the U.S. denounced the mass deportations in Minnesota under the federal government’s immigration crackdown. They also urged everyone to repair strained relations and work together toward humane solutions.… ... Read full article
Mood is ‘horrific’ inside CNN as staffers brace for change amid potential Paramount takeover, insiders say
Fox News 2026-02-27 18:37:17.1397328
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CNN staffers have been “very upset" as President Donald Trump ally David Ellison is poised to take control of the struggling network, insiders tell Fox News Digital. ... Read full article
Attorney General Pam Bondi announces 30 more indicted in Minnesota church protest
Associated Press 2026-02-27 18:34:32
Author: Sarah Raza
Attorney General Pam Bondi says federal prosecutors have indicted 30 more people tied to a protest at a Minnesota church over an immigration enforcement crackdown. Bondi says 25 of those people are already under arrest. The protest on Jan. 18 also led to the … ... Read full article
Marsha Blackburn Issues Bill to Have States Track Migrant Crimes
Breitbart News 2026-02-27 18:24:00
Author: John Binder
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) is introducing legislation that would incentivize states to track crimes committed by illegal aliens. ... Read full article
Hegseth strikes new deal with Scouts: Girls allowed for now, DEI is banned
The Washington Post 2026-02-27 18:09:52
Author: Tara Copp
In a concession to preserve its longstanding relationship with the military, Scouting America also will deny entry to transgender children. ... Read full article
Why a baby monkey’s rejection broke the internet — and me
MS Now 2026-02-27 18:08:36
Author: Yvonne Liu
The question worth asking isn't why a baby monkey is so adorable. It's why so many of us saw our own stories in his. ... Read full article
Keir Starmer vows to fight on despite Gorton and Denton by-election defeat to Greens
BBC News 2026-02-27 18:07:22.0989853
Author: BBC News
The result - in a seat Labour has held for nearly 100 years - has renewed criticism of Sir Keir's leadership from Labour MPs. ... Read full article
Cruz Beckham launches music career, having fun amid family drama
BBC News 2026-02-27 17:52:20.771352
Author: BBC News
Can David and Victoria's youngest son escape the "nepo baby" label and find success with his band? ... Read full article
Ari Melber reacts as MAGA ally poised to buy CNN: ‘What Donald Trump wanted’
MS Now 2026-02-27 17:44:53
Author: Allison Detzel
Ari Melber highlights continued threats to the free press, after Trump-allied Paramount appears poised to acquire CNN. ... Read full article
Cotton: We Cannot Allow Potential Iran Missile Arsenal to Threaten Our People, Our Homeland, Our Troops and Our Friends'
Breitbart News 2026-02-27 17:42:11
Author: Jeff Poor
Thursday on FNC's "Hannity," Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) laid out the threat he believes that Iran poses to the United States and its interests. | Clips ... Read full article
Opinions from across America on today’s news
The Washington Post 2026-02-27 17:37:42.1777093Author: Opinions from across America, powered by the Washington Post ... Read full article
Private schools lose Court of Appeal challenge over VAT changes
BBC News 2026-02-27 17:37:25.6193483
Author: BBC News
A group of low-fee paying private schools have challenged the government's removal of the VAT exemption. ... Read full article
Congressman wants answers on Russell Vought using USAID funds for his security
MS Now 2026-02-27 16:58:43
Author: Ja'han Jones
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois said Vought’s reported use of funds intended for humanitarian aid to pay for his security detail is an abuse of power. ... Read full article
Washington state hotline callers hear AI voice with Spanish accent
Associated Press 2026-02-27 16:57:49
Author: Cedar Attanasio
Callers to Washington state’s driver’s license agency who select automated service in Spanish are instead hearing an AI voice speaking English with a strong Spanish accent. The agency has apologized and says it's trying to fix the problem and find out how the… ... Read full article
'Gang bullied us for years before our son Ibrahima Seck was killed'
BBC News 2026-02-27 16:52:21.4092456
Author: BBC News
The parents of 14-year-old Ibrahima Seck say they were being harassed and bullied for years. ... Read full article
Boebert on Hillary Clinton deposition photo leak: ‘The Democrats were breaking the rules, too’
The Hill 2026-02-27 16:50:27
Author: Sarah Davis
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) is defending her decision Thursday to share a picture of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during her closed-door deposition before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. Boebert said she shared the image, … ... Read full article
'I did nothing wrong.' Bill Clinton grilled by House in Epstein deposition
USA Today 2026-02-27 16:28:15+00:00
Author: Bart Jansen
Bill Clinton told a House panel he 'did nothing wrong' with accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein despite numerous mentions in federal files. ... Read full article
Inside the cutthroat competition for the best baguette in Paris
The Washington Post 2026-02-27 16:26:34
Author: Natalie B. Compton
The Grand Prix de la Baguette de Tradition Française, Paris’s most revered bread competition, saw dozens of bakers competing for the title of best baguette. ... Read full article
Ask Jordan: Would presidential immunity save Trump from an Epstein-related prosecution?
MS Now 2026-02-27 16:25:07
Author: Jordan Rubin
“Deadline: White House” legal analyst Jordan Rubin answers your questions about the Supreme Court, Trump administration lawsuits and other issues. ... Read full article
Feds say they've solved a haunting, decades-old cold case
USA Today 2026-02-27 16:21:57+00:00
Author: Jeanine Santucci, Kirsten Fiscus
The United States Attorney says DNA led to a break in the 1996 case involving the kidnapping and death of 7-year-old Morgan Jade Violi in Kentucky. ... Read full article
Senate Democrats demand tariff refunds begin ‘immediately’
The Hill 2026-02-27 16:18:02
Author: Sarah Davis
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and other Democrats are demanding refunds for their constituents after the Supreme Court struck down the bulk of President Trump’s tariff agenda last week. Their request came in a Friday letter addressed to Treasu… ... Read full article
Bill Clinton being deposed by Republican-led panel on ties to Epstein
The Washington Post 2026-02-27 16:05:26
Author: Maegan Vazquez, Yasmeen Abutaleb
The appearance in New York marks the first time a former president has been compelled to testify before Congress under a subpoena. ... Read full article
Scouting America to end DEI efforts in deal with Pentagon
USA Today 2026-02-27 15:58:23+00:00
Author: Natalie Neysa Alund
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said Scouting America will end all diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in an agreement to keep Pentagon support. ... Read full article
‘Like it’s 2024 again’: Trump takes centre stage in 2026 midterm elections
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-27 15:50:13
Author: Joanna Insco
With control of Congress in the balance, officials say the president plans to campaign as if he were ‘on the ballot’. ... Read full article
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shares Anthropic’s concerns when it comes to working with the Pentagon
CNN 2026-02-27 15:25:47
Author: Hadas Gold
ChatGPT maker OpenAI has the same redlines as Anthropic when it comes to working with the Pentagon, an OpenAI spokesperson confirmed to CNN. ... Read full article
NASA abruptly adds a new step to its path to moon-landing as a race with China looms
CNN 2026-02-27 15:09:56
Author: Jackie Wattles
NASA on Friday announced an abrupt change to its pathway to getting astronauts back on the lunar surface, opting to add in an additional crewed test flight before attempting to land. ... Read full article
Block laying off 40 percent of staff, citing AI advancements
The Hill 2026-02-27 14:52:30
Author: Julia Shapero
Block, the parent company of payment apps Square, Cash App and Afterpay, is laying off more than 40 percent of its staff, pointing to recent advancements in AI that are “enabling a new way of working.” The company’s CEO, Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, announ… ... Read full article
Nolte: Maine Democrat Graham ‘Nazi Tattoo’ Platner Promotes Holocaust Denier
Breitbart News 2026-02-27 14:52:13
Author: John Nolte
Graham “Nazi Tattoo” Platner, the current frontrunner (by a lot) to win Maine’s Democrat nomination to the U.S. Senate, used his X account Thursday to promote an X post that originated with Stew Peters. | Politics ... Read full article
How to see 6 planets align in the night sky this Saturday
CNN 2026-02-27 14:30:33
Author: Lily Hautau
Six planets are set to align on Saturday, creating a planetary parade that will be visible to sky-gazers across the globe. ... Read full article
U.S. military shoots down Border Protection drone, lawmakers say
The Washington Post 2026-02-27 14:07:09
Author: Victoria Craw
The incident, which prompted the closure of airspace near Fort Hancock, Texas, came weeks after the use of a counter-drone laser by DHS personnel grounded flights at the El Paso airport. ... Read full article
Metro Atlanta cops issue warning after martini found in student's lunch
USA Today 2026-02-27 13:38:00+00:00
Author: Irene Wright
Metro Atlanta police issued a warning to parents after a Cutwater martini was found in a student's lunch box. "Check the lunchbox," cops warned. ... Read full article
'Grey's Anatomy' pays tribute to Eric Dane with 'Chasing Cars' montage
USA Today 2026-02-27 13:37:47+00:00
Author: Melina Khan
"Grey's Anatomy" paid tribute to the late Eric Dane at the end of its Feb. 26 episode. Watch the montage. ... Read full article
Watch live: Whole Hog Politics with Chris Stirewalt and Bill Sammon
The Hill 2026-02-27 13:30:38
Author: The Hill Staff
The Hill’s senior vice president of editorial content, Bill Sammon, joins NewsNation’s Chris Stirewalt to discuss the latest political hot topics and national news in “Whole Hog Politics.” The show will begin at 9 a.m. EST. Watch live above. Sign up for the W… ... Read full article
Air attacks on Kabul push Pakistan-Taliban crisis into uncharted territory
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-27 12:52:24
Author: Abid Hussain
Analysts warn escalation may embolden armed groups and destabilise both Afghanistan and Pakistan. What happens next? ... Read full article
Democratic senator presses Noem on suspension of global entry, TSA PreCheck
The Hill 2026-02-27 12:50:48
Author: Alexander Bolton
Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) is pressing Department of Homeland Secretary (DHS) Kristi Noem to reopen the Global Entry program and to back off a new threat to suspend the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) PreCheck program amid the DHS shutdown, whic… ... Read full article
Canceling your Mexico trip? You may be out of luck on refunds.
USA Today 2026-02-27 12:30:12+00:00
Author: Kathleen Wong
Travelers shaken by the recent events in Mexico might be considering canceling their upcoming spring break trips. Here's what to know. ... Read full article
Bill Clinton faces grilling from lawmakers over Epstein ties
Associated Press 2026-02-27 12:25:32
Author: Stephen Groves
Former President Bill Clinton has told members of Congress he “did nothing wrong” in his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and saw no signs of Epstein's sexual abuse. Clinton is expected to tell lawmakers his connections to the disgraced financier ended befor… ... Read full article
A terrifying and explosive 'mud volcano' erupted. What's going on?
USA Today 2026-02-27 12:07:36+00:00
Author: Dinah Voyles Pulver
Social media videos showed people running into the streets as bright orange flames and smoke spewed into the sky. ... Read full article
Want to congratulate US women's hockey Olympic gold? Call this number.
USA Today 2026-02-27 12:04:36+00:00
Author: Melina Khan
Women's hockey fans can dial in their congratulations for the team's Olympic gold medal. Here's how. ... Read full article
US embassy says non-essential staff can leave Israel amid possibility of strike on Iran
CNN 2026-02-27 11:58:17
Author: Oren Liebermann
The US embassy in Israel has authorized non-essential personnel to leave the country amid the possibility of a strike on Iran. ... Read full article
Bill Clinton set for Epstein deposition by House committee
MS Now 2026-02-27 11:45:00
Author: Clarissa-Jan Lim
The former president appears in the Epstein files released by the Justice Department but is not accused of wrongdoing. ... Read full article
Bannon blasts Trump campaign aides in Texas Senate showdown
Politico 2026-02-27 11:10:08+00:00
Author: Adam Wren
Steve Bannon has gone all-in for Ken Paxton in Texas. But two of Trump's top campaign hands are backing John Cornyn — opening up a rift on the right. ... Read full article
US allows some embassy staff to leave Israel over possible Iran conflict
USA Today 2026-02-27 11:08:49+00:00
Author: Reuters
The "authorized departure" falls short of the ordered departure this week for some personnel at the U.S. Embassy in Beirut. ... Read full article
Soham murderer Ian Huntley remains in hospital following prison attack
BBC News 2026-02-27 11:07:21.955771
Author: BBC News
Huntley, who is serving a life sentence for murdering two schoolgirls, has significant head trauma, the BBC understands. ... Read full article
A new car, home feel out of reach for middle-class Americans, poll finds
The Washington Post 2026-02-27 11:00:12
Author: Lauren Kaori Gurley, Isabelle Gibson
Most renters — including those earning six figures — doubt they could afford a home in the foreseeable future. ... Read full article
Trump says more people are turning to religion. Let’s check the data.
MS Now 2026-02-27 11:00:00
Author: Philip Bump
Philip Bump: How we know Charlie Kirk didn't spark a religious revival ... Read full article
The big new controversy over the Epstein files, explained
The Hill 2026-02-27 11:00:00
Author: Niall Stanage
When the Department of Justice released more than 3 million pages of documents relating to the convicted sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein on Jan. 30, the sheer volume of the material was dizzying. It always seemed plausible that important elements of the relea… ... Read full article
South Sudan at risk of ‘return to full-scale war’, UN warns
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-27 10:30:01
Author: Tim Hume
UN report warns of ‘escalating atrocity risks’ amid renewed fighting and widespread impunity over abuses. ... Read full article
See the places that have gotten the most (and least) snow this winter
The Washington Post 2026-02-27 10:00:49
Author: Ben Noll, Naema Ahmed
About 123 million people have experienced above-average snowfall this season, the highest number in five years. ... Read full article
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Politico 2026-02-27 10:00:00+00:00
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Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundred… ... Read full article
The hypothetical nuclear attack that escalated the Pentagon’s showdown with Anthropic
The Washington Post 2026-02-27 10:00:00
Author: Ian Duncan, Elizabeth Dwoskin, Tara Copp
Start-up Anthropic and the U.S. military are careening toward a clash over government use of artificial intelligence — and whether it should be allowed to kill. ... Read full article
Anthropic faces deadline in Pentagon showdown
Associated Press 2026-02-27 09:29:00
Author: Matt O'Brien, Konstantin Toropin
A public showdown between the Trump administration and Anthropic is hitting an impasse as military officials demand the artificial intelligence company bend its ethical policies or risk damaging its business. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei drew a sharp red line 2… ... Read full article
