JD Vance and Jake Paul watch U.S. women's hockey team together at the Winter Olympics
Read full article: JD Vance and Jake Paul watch U.S. women's hockey team together at the Winter OlympicsU.S. Vice President JD Vance sat with influencer and boxer Jake Paul as they watched the U.S. women’s hockey team ease to a 5-0 win over Finland at the Winter Olympics.
Yemen's ruling council names new cabinet after deadly clashes in the south
Read full article: Yemen's ruling council names new cabinet after deadly clashes in the southYemen's ruling leadership council has named a new cabinet following deadly clashes in the south and the dissolution of a separatist group.
Epstein revelations have toppled top figures in Europe while US fallout is more muted
Read full article: Epstein revelations have toppled top figures in Europe while US fallout is more mutedThe Jeffrey Epstein files have rocked Europe's elite, revealing ties to a prince, an ambassador, and top politicians.
Coach credits Finland's resilience in helping women's hockey team overcome stomach virus at Olympics
Read full article: Coach credits Finland's resilience in helping women's hockey team overcome stomach virus at OlympicsIt was game on for Finland and Switzerland in the women’s hockey tournament at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Saturday after both nations had to deal with a stomach virus affecting players.
Judge orders return of 3 deported families protected by family separation settlement
Read full article: Judge orders return of 3 deported families protected by family separation settlementA federal judge says the Trump administration must bring back three deported families who should have been allowed to remain in the United States under a court settlement involving the separation of children from their parents at the border.
UK police search two properties linked to Peter Mandelson as part of Epstein probe
Read full article: UK police search two properties linked to Peter Mandelson as part of Epstein probeBritish police are searching two properties linked to ex-ambassador Peter Mandelson as part of probe into potential misconduct stemming from his ties to the late Jeffrey Epstein.
Chock and Bates rock the ice with world-best score to open figure skating at Milan Cortina Olympics
Read full article: Chock and Bates rock the ice with world-best score to open figure skating at Milan Cortina OlympicsMadison Chock and Evan Bates skated to a world-best 91.06 points in the rhythm dance section of the team competition at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Kremlin says Russia and US agree quick arms talks needed. US accuses China of secret nuclear tests
Read full article: Kremlin says Russia and US agree quick arms talks needed. US accuses China of secret nuclear testsThe Kremlin says Russian and U.S. negotiators have discussed the expiration of their last remaining nuclear arms pact.
Lindor, Correa off Puerto Rico's WBC roster over insurance coverage, Báez for marijuana test
Read full article: Lindor, Correa off Puerto Rico's WBC roster over insurance coverage, Báez for marijuana testFrancisco Lindor and Carlos Correa are not on Puerto Rico's roster for the World Baseball Classic due to insurance issues.
US announces $6M in aid for Cuba as island's leader accuses it of imposing an 'energy blockade'
Read full article: US announces $6M in aid for Cuba as island's leader accuses it of imposing an 'energy blockade'The U_S_ has announced an additional $6 million in aid for Cuba as the island’s crisis deepens and tensions escalate between the two countries, with Cuba’s president accusing the U_S_ of an “energy blockade.”.
Scamurra scores 2, and U.S. opens women's Olympic hockey tournament with 5-1 win over Czechia
Read full article: Scamurra scores 2, and U.S. opens women's Olympic hockey tournament with 5-1 win over CzechiaHayley Scamurra scored twice, and the United States opened the Milan Cortina Games women’s hockey tournament with a 5-1 win over Czechia.
UN human rights chief warns of impunity for perpetrators as he seeks extra funds
Read full article: UN human rights chief warns of impunity for perpetrators as he seeks extra fundsThe U.N. human rights chief says his office is in “survival mode” as he presented an appeal for $400 million to meet its estimated needs this year.
Russia says it regrets expiration of last nuclear arms treaty but Trump says he wants a new pact
Read full article: Russia says it regrets expiration of last nuclear arms treaty but Trump says he wants a new pactThe Kremlin says it regrets the expiration of the last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States, while President Donald Trump declared he was against keeping its limits and wants a better deal.
Taiwan-US ties are ‘rock solid,’ the island’s president says after Trump-Xi call
Read full article: Taiwan-US ties are ‘rock solid,’ the island’s president says after Trump-Xi callTaiwan’s ties with the United States are “rock solid,” the island’s president said Thursday, hours after President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping spoke on the phone, including about the self-ruled island’s future.
Regional health organization issues alert as measles cases surge across the Americas
Read full article: Regional health organization issues alert as measles cases surge across the AmericasThe Pan American Health Organization has issued an alert due to a surge in measles cases across the Americas, with Mexico reporting the highest numbers.
Study shows particle pollution from wildfire smoke was tied to 24,100 deaths per year in the US
Read full article: Study shows particle pollution from wildfire smoke was tied to 24,100 deaths per year in the USA new study out in the journal Science Advances finds that chronic exposure to wildfire smoke has contributed to tens of thousands of deaths each year in the United States.
Americans are exceptionally anxious about their political system, new Gallup polling shows
Read full article: Americans are exceptionally anxious about their political system, new Gallup polling showsNew international polling from Gallup shows that Americans are exceptionally anxious about their political system.
Trump and Xi discuss Iran in wide-ranging call as US presses China and others to break from Tehran
Read full article: Trump and Xi discuss Iran in wide-ranging call as US presses China and others to break from TehranPresident Donald Trump says he and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed the situation in Iran in a wide-ranging call as the U.S. administration pushes Beijing and others to further isolate Tehran.
Iran and US agree to hold nuclear talks Friday in Oman as Trump delivers blunt warning to Khamenei
Read full article: Iran and US agree to hold nuclear talks Friday in Oman as Trump delivers blunt warning to KhameneiIran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has confirmed that Iran and the United States will hold nuclear talks in Oman’s capital, Muscat, on Friday.
The Latest: 700 immigration officers will immediately leave Minnesota
Read full article: The Latest: 700 immigration officers will immediately leave MinnesotaBorder czar Tom Homan said the Trump administration is reducing the number of immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota after state and local officials agreed to cooperate by turning over arrested immigrants.
The last US-Russian nuclear pact is about to expire, ending a half-century of arms control
Read full article: The last US-Russian nuclear pact is about to expire, ending a half-century of arms controlThe last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States is set to expire this week, removing any caps on the two largest atomic arsenals for the first time in more than a half-century.
US wants to create a critical minerals trading bloc with its allies to counter China
Read full article: US wants to create a critical minerals trading bloc with its allies to counter ChinaThe Trump administration says it wants to create a critical minerals trading bloc with its allies and partners.
Olympic officials from Africa quiz 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games leaders on visa concerns
Read full article: Olympic officials from Africa quiz 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games leaders on visa concernsOlympic officials from Africa have taken their concerns about a visa program for entering the United States to leaders of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
SBA says legal permanent residents will be ineligible for its loan program, effective March 1
Read full article: SBA says legal permanent residents will be ineligible for its loan program, effective March 1The Small Business Administration said in a policy note that green card holders won’t be allowed to apply for SBA loans, effective March 1.
Agave or bust! Mexican long-nosed bats head farther north in search of sweet nectar
Read full article: Agave or bust! Mexican long-nosed bats head farther north in search of sweet nectarMexican long-nosed bats have a taste for agave nectar, fueling their migration from Mexico to the U.S. each summer.
Lindsey Vonn is 'confident' she can race at Olympics despite ruptured ACL in left knee
Read full article: Lindsey Vonn is 'confident' she can race at Olympics despite ruptured ACL in left kneeLindsey Vonn is “confident” she can compete at the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics despite the left knee injury she sustained in a crash four days ago.
Speedskater Erin Jackson, bobsledder Frank Del Duca picked as US flag bearers for Winter Olympics
Read full article: Speedskater Erin Jackson, bobsledder Frank Del Duca picked as US flag bearers for Winter OlympicsSpeedskater Erin Jackson and bobsledder Frank Del Duca have been chosen as the U.S. flag bearers for the Milan Cortina Olympics opening ceremony on Friday.
Trump calls Colombia's Petro 'terrific' after White House meeting while downplaying past insults
Read full article: Trump calls Colombia's Petro 'terrific' after White House meeting while downplaying past insultsPresident Donald Trump met on Tuesday with Colombian President Gustavo Petro at the White House for two hours.
An internal document shows the Vietnamese military preparing for a possible American war
Read full article: An internal document shows the Vietnamese military preparing for a possible American warAn internal document reveals Vietnam's military is preparing for a possible American war of aggression, viewing the U.S. as a "belligerent" power.
Rodman, Swanson and Wilson look forward to reuniting Triple Espresso after eventful year
Read full article: Rodman, Swanson and Wilson look forward to reuniting Triple Espresso after eventful yearSo much has changed in the lives of Trinity Rodman, Mallory Swanson and Sophia Wilson since winning the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Cuban diplomat tells the AP there's no dialogue with the US but the island is open to one
Read full article: Cuban diplomat tells the AP there's no dialogue with the US but the island is open to oneA senior Cuban diplomat tells The Associated Press that Cuba is open to dialogue with the United States if certain criteria are met.
Father of 5-year-old detained in Minnesota disputes government assertion he abandoned the boy
Read full article: Father of 5-year-old detained in Minnesota disputes government assertion he abandoned the boyThe father of a 5-year-old boy detained by immigration officers in Texas denies abandoning his son.
Trump plans to lower tariffs on Indian goods to 18% after India agreed to stop buying Russian oil
Read full article: Trump plans to lower tariffs on Indian goods to 18% after India agreed to stop buying Russian oilPresident Donald Trump says he plans to lower tariffs on goods from India to 18%, from 25%, after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to stop buying Russian oil.
IOC president Kirsty Coventry says ICE and Epstein files are 'sad' distractions from Winter Olympics
Read full article: IOC president Kirsty Coventry says ICE and Epstein files are 'sad' distractions from Winter OlympicsThe United States is already dominating the narrative two years before the Los Angeles Olympics and five days before the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and father return to Minnesota from ICE facility in Texas
Read full article: 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and father return to Minnesota from ICE facility in TexasFive-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father have returned to Minnesota after being released by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Patrick Reed loses in a playoff as Freddy Schott wins Bahrain Championship
Read full article: Patrick Reed loses in a playoff as Freddy Schott wins Bahrain ChampionshipPatrick Reed’s bid for back-to-back victories on the European tour has come up just short after he was beaten in a playoff won by Freddy Schott for his first title.
New US charge d’affaires arrives in Venezuela to reopen diplomatic mission after 7 years
Read full article: New US charge d’affaires arrives in Venezuela to reopen diplomatic mission after 7 yearsU.S. charge d’affaires Laura Dogu has arrived in Caracas to reopen the American diplomatic mission in Venezuela after seven years of severed ties.
Blast in Iran port city kills 1, wounds 14 before Strait of Hormuz naval drill watched by US
Read full article: Blast in Iran port city kills 1, wounds 14 before Strait of Hormuz naval drill watched by USAn explosion has ripped through an apartment building in the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, killing a 4-year-old girl.
What is Slippery Fish? A secret project to win Olympic speedskating medals with help from an app
Read full article: What is Slippery Fish? A secret project to win Olympic speedskating medals with help from an appThe U.S. Olympic team for long track speedskating is hoping a secret project called Slippery Fish that uses computer technology can help win medals at the Milan Cortina Winter Games this month.
Venezuela announces amnesty bill that could lead to mass release of political prisoners
Read full article: Venezuela announces amnesty bill that could lead to mass release of political prisonersVenezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez has announced an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of hundreds of prisoners, including opposition leaders, journalists and human rights activists detained for political reasons.
United Nations faces 'imminent financial collapse' without urgent action, UN chief says
Read full article: United Nations faces 'imminent financial collapse' without urgent action, UN chief saysThe United Nations chief is warning that the world body faces “imminent financial collapse” unless its financial rules are overhauled or all 193 member nations pay their dues in full and on time.
Arab allies urge restraint from US and Iran as Trump demands deal on nuclear program
Read full article: Arab allies urge restraint from US and Iran as Trump demands deal on nuclear programU.S. allies and partners in the Middle East again are urging restraint from both the United States and Iran as the Trump administration warns of a possible strike and builds up its military presence in the region.
Fearing ICE, Native Americans rush to prove their right to belong in the US
Read full article: Fearing ICE, Native Americans rush to prove their right to belong in the USMany of the people whose ancestors lived in the U.S. thousands of years before Europeans are carrying tribal identification for protection against the Trump administration’s anti-immigration agenda.
Mexico's Sheinbaum reiterates sovereignty in Trump call after Olympic snowboarder detained
Read full article: Mexico's Sheinbaum reiterates sovereignty in Trump call after Olympic snowboarder detainedMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke over the phone on Thursday in the midst of a controversy over the arrest of a former Olympic snowboarder.
Man who squirted apple cider vinegar on Omar is charged with assaulting and intimidating her
Read full article: Man who squirted apple cider vinegar on Omar is charged with assaulting and intimidating herThe Justice Department has charged a man who squirted apple cider vinegar on Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at an event in Minneapolis.
Dispute over the Olympic medal stripped from US gymnast Jordan Chiles goes back to Swiss court
Read full article: Dispute over the Olympic medal stripped from US gymnast Jordan Chiles goes back to Swiss courtA gymnastics medal disputed by the United States and Romania at the 2024 Paris Olympics is heading for a fresh legal review in a Swiss court.
Erin Jackson does not want to be the only Black woman to win Winter Olympics individual gold
Read full article: Erin Jackson does not want to be the only Black woman to win Winter Olympics individual goldAmerican speedskater Erin Jackson is the first Black woman to win an individual Winter Olympics gold medal in any sport.
Rubio details how the Trump administration will control Venezuela's oil money
Read full article: Rubio details how the Trump administration will control Venezuela's oil moneyThe United States will allow Venezuela to sell oil that's currently under American sanctions and use the proceeds to pay for basic government services.
Omar criticizes Trump's 'hateful rhetoric' after attack; suspect had made pro-Trump posts online
Read full article: Omar criticizes Trump's 'hateful rhetoric' after attack; suspect had made pro-Trump posts onlineThe man accused of squirting an unknown substance on Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at a town hall in Minneapolis has a criminal history and made online posts supportive of President Donald Trump.
Texas man convicted of 2 fatal shootings becomes the 1st person executed in the US this year
Read full article: Texas man convicted of 2 fatal shootings becomes the 1st person executed in the US this yearA Texas man convicted of fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend decades ago has become the first person executed in the U.S. this year.
Rubio defends Trump on Venezuela while trying to allay fears about Greenland and NATO
Read full article: Rubio defends Trump on Venezuela while trying to allay fears about Greenland and NATOSecretary of State Marco Rubio has given a full-throated defense of President Donald Trump's military operation to oust and arrest then-Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Mexican president says her country has paused oil shipments to Cuba
Read full article: Mexican president says her country has paused oil shipments to CubaMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says that her government has suspended oil shipments to Cuba, but says the pause in shipments has been a “sovereign decision” and not the result of pressure by the United States.
Judge issues temporary order barring removal of boy, 5, and father who were detained in Minnesota
Read full article: Judge issues temporary order barring removal of boy, 5, and father who were detained in MinnesotaA federal judge has issued a temporary order barring the removal of a 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy and his father whose arrest last week in Minnesota became another lightning rod for divisions on immigration under the Trump administration.
US takes first steps to possibly reopen embassy in Venezuela after Maduro's ouster
Read full article: US takes first steps to possibly reopen embassy in Venezuela after Maduro's ousterThe Trump administration has notified Congress that it is taking the first steps to possibly reopen the shuttered U.S. Embassy in Venezuela as it explores restoring relations with the South American country following the U.S. military raid that ousted then-President Nicolás Maduro.
Families of 2 men killed in boat strike sue Trump administration over attack they call 'unlawful'
Read full article: Families of 2 men killed in boat strike sue Trump administration over attack they call 'unlawful'Families of two Trinidadian nationals killed in a Trump administration boat strike last October are suing the federal government, calling the attack a war crime and part of an “unprecedented and manifestly unlawful U_S_ military campaign.”.
Trump's immigration crackdown led to drop in US growth rate last year as population hit 342 million
Read full article: Trump's immigration crackdown led to drop in US growth rate last year as population hit 342 millionPresident Donald Trump's immigration crackdown has contributed to a year-to-year drop in the U.S. growth rate as the nation's population hit nearly 342 million people in 2025.
Spain is granting legal status to immigrants lacking authorization — potentially 500,000 people
Read full article: Spain is granting legal status to immigrants lacking authorization — potentially 500,000 peopleSpain will grant legal status to potentially hundreds of thousands of immigrants living and working in the country without authorization.
US sending ICE unit to Winter Olympics for security, prompting concern and confusion in Italy
Read full article: US sending ICE unit to Winter Olympics for security, prompting concern and confusion in ItalyNews that a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement unit will be present at the upcoming Winter Games has sparked confusion and concern in Italy.
India and the European Union reach a free trade deal representing a third of global trade
Read full article: India and the European Union reach a free trade deal representing a third of global tradeIndia and the European Union have reached a free trade agreement that covers up to 2 billion people after nearly two decades of negotiations.
Activists say Iran's crackdown has killed at least 6,221 people, as the country's currency plunges
Read full article: Activists say Iran's crackdown has killed at least 6,221 people, as the country's currency plungesActivists say at least 6,221 people have been killed in Iran’s crackdown on nationwide protests and many more are still feared dead.
Lawyers accuse Mexico of breaking law in sending cartel members to US without extradition order
Read full article: Lawyers accuse Mexico of breaking law in sending cartel members to US without extradition orderA group of lawyers and family members of cartel members accused Mexico’s government on Tuesday of breaking the law by sending nearly a hundred Mexican citizens to the United States without an extradition order.
Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter joins those calling for boycott of World Cup in United States
Read full article: Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter joins those calling for boycott of World Cup in United StatesFormer FIFA president Sepp Blatter is backing a proposed fan boycott of World Cup matches in the United States because of the conduct of President Donald Trump and his administration at home and abroad.
Trump threatens to hike tariffs on South Korean goods over inaction on trade deal
Read full article: Trump threatens to hike tariffs on South Korean goods over inaction on trade dealPresident Donald Trump says he is increasing tariffs on South Korean goods because the country’s national assembly has yet to approve the trade framework announced last year.
Ex-Olympic snowboarder pleads not guilty to running a drug smuggling ring
Read full article: Ex-Olympic snowboarder pleads not guilty to running a drug smuggling ringA former Canadian Olympic snowboarder turned top FBI fugitive made his first appearance in a U.S. court on charges he allegedly ran a billion-dollar multinational drug trafficking ring and orchestrated multiple killings.
Carney calls Trump's tariff threats bluster ahead of US-Canada free trade talks
Read full article: Carney calls Trump's tariff threats bluster ahead of US-Canada free trade talksCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says some of U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats should be viewed as prepositioning before negotiations to renew the countries' free trade pact.
US names 232-athlete roster for Milan Cortina Olympics, led by five-timers including Vonn, Humphries
Read full article: US names 232-athlete roster for Milan Cortina Olympics, led by five-timers including Vonn, HumphriesThe U.S. team released its 232-person roster for the Milan Cortina Olympics and it includes Lindsey Vonn, Kaillie Humphries and Elana Meyers Taylor, who are among the seven Americans making their fifth trip to the games.
Trump administration invests in another US rare earth miner to loosen China's grip on supply
Read full article: Trump administration invests in another US rare earth miner to loosen China's grip on supplyThe U.S. is taking a minority stake in an Oklahoma rare earth miner, the latest government investment in the sector as it seeks to minimize its reliance on imports of a material used prevalently in smartphones, robotics, electric vehicles and many other high tech products.
Talks with US and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi were constructive but major challenges remain, Kremlin says
Read full article: Talks with US and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi were constructive but major challenges remain, Kremlin saysNegotiations to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine are showing signs of progress, but major challenges remain, according to a senior Kremlin official.
He left the US for an internship. Trump's travel ban made it impossible to return
Read full article: He left the US for an internship. Trump's travel ban made it impossible to returnThe Trump administration has thrown up new obstacles for international students, from travel bans to a pause in visa appointments and new layers of vetting.
US stocks rise as gold hits another record and the dollar's value sinks again
Read full article: US stocks rise as gold hits another record and the dollar's value sinks againU.S. stock indexes ticked higher, while other markets made louder moves, including another record-breaking rush for the price of gold.
Blue Jackets' game against Kings is postponed because of major winter storm
Read full article: Blue Jackets' game against Kings is postponed because of major winter stormThe NHL has postponed the Columbus Blue Jackets’ home game against the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night because of a major winter storm that created dangerous travel conditions across much of the United States.
Iran unveils mural warning of retaliation if US conducts a military strike
Read full article: Iran unveils mural warning of retaliation if US conducts a military strikeAuthorities in Iran have unveiled a new mural in a central Tehran square with a direct warning to the United States to not attempt a military strike on the country.
Efimova and Mitrofanov's Four Continents win shows what US team could be missing at the Olympics
Read full article: Efimova and Mitrofanov's Four Continents win shows what US team could be missing at the OlympicsU.S. pairs champions Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov have won the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in Beijing.
Toyota recalls 162,000 trucks over faulty screens
Read full article: Toyota recalls 162,000 trucks over faulty screensToyota announced Friday it would recall about 162,000 pickup trucks in the United States after it was discovered that the vehicles’ multimedia displays could compromise driver safety.
Reed leads by 4 shots at Dubai Desert Classic as McIlroy's title hopes fade and Hovland surges
Read full article: Reed leads by 4 shots at Dubai Desert Classic as McIlroy's title hopes fade and Hovland surgesPatrick Reed will take a four-stroke lead into the final round of the Dubai Desert Classic after shooting 5-under 67 as Rory McIlroy’s chances of a record-extending fifth title virtually disappeared.