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No arrests made after police search residence near Nancy Guthrie's home
🗞️ Breaking! — 03:48 PM(2h or newer)

A search has been carried out in Tuscon, Arizona, close to where the 84-year-old was abducted nearly two weeks ago.

Researcher skeptical of ‘Havana syndrome’ tested secret weapon on himself - The Washington Post
🗞️ Breaking! — 03:02 PM(2h or newer)

Researcher skeptical of ‘Havana syndrome’ tested secret weapon on himself  The Washington Post

US eyes 30 ISIS targets in latest strikes on Syria
🗞️ Breaking! — 02:55 PM(2h or newer)

The U.S. military conducted strikes against dozens of ISIS targets inside Syria this month as part of an ongoing “relentless military pressure” campaign on the terrorist network following a December ambush that killed three Americans, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). CENTCOM announced Saturday that forces had carried out 10 strikes against more than 30…

What We Know About the Kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie’s Mother
🗞️ Breaking! — 02:45 PM(2h or newer)

Nancy Guthrie, 84, the “Today” show anchor’s mother, vanished from her Arizona home on Feb. 1. In the time since, very little new information has come to light.

US ambassador to NATO: ‘We need strong allies, not dependents’
🗞️ Breaking! — 02:36 PM(2h or newer)

The U.S. ambassador to NATO on Saturday expressed the need for “strong allies, not dependents” in response to a question about NATO defense spending contributions at the Munich Security Conference.  The Czech Republic has refused to increase the country’s defense spending above 2 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP), in violation of NATO’s new…

Rubio blasts ‘world without borders’ fantasy, warns mass migration threatens Western civilization
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns European leaders that unchecked mass migration threatens Western civilization at the Munich Security Conference.

Former imam guilty of child sexual abuse after claiming he had 'supernatural powers'
🗞️ Breaking! — 02:14 PM(2h or newer)

A former imam who coerced his victims, some as young as 12, into believing he had supernatural powers, has been found guilty of 21 sexual offences, including nine counts of rape.

Bolsonaro dynasty eyes comeback as Brazil’s socialist president faces challenge from jailed rival’s son
🗞️ Breaking! — 02:12 PM(2h or newer)

Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, addresses his brother Flavio's recently launched 2026 presidential campaign against President Lula da Silva

Thousands Rally for Iran Regime Change in Cities Around the World
🗞️ Breaking! — 02:10 PM(2h or newer)

People protesting the Iranian government gathered near the security conference in Munich, as well as in other cities. More U.S.-Iran talks are expected Tuesday.

American speedskater Jordan Stolz wins second Olympic gold with 500-meter race victory
🗞️ Breaking! — 02:02 PM(2h or newer)

With the win, Stolz joins Eric Heiden as the only skaters to take gold in both the 500 and 1,000 at the same Olympics.

Reversing the endangerment finding, Trump’s EPA puts polluters over people
🗞️ Breaking! — 02:00 PM(2h or newer)

The Trump administration is repealing scientific findings that greenhouse gases threaten public health and welfare, exacerbating the effects of climate change on vulnerable communities and reversing progress towards justice.

Zelensky commends US senators for ‘unwavering bipartisan support’ after Munich meeting
🗞️ Breaking! — 01:54 PM(2h or newer)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday expressed his gratitude after meeting with U.S. senators on the outskirts of the Munich Security Conference, thanking them for their “support for Ukraine and its warriors.” “Thank you to the senators for their unwavering bipartisan support for Ukraine and Ukrainians,” Zelensky wrote on social platform X. “Thank you to…

Rubio says US and Europe 'belong together' despite tensions

The US secretary of state reassures European leaders that the Trump administration backs the transatlantic alliance.

Ty Cobb rips Trump admin over political attacks: ‘All those people should be impeached’

Former White House lawyer Ty Cobb warned Friday that the Trump administration’s attacks on its perceived political enemies could lead to impeachment proceedings against top Cabinet officials if Democrats win back control of Congress in November. “All of those people should be impeached, for sure,” Cobb said in an appearance on “The Beat with Ari…

A Valentine's Day homage to Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Ang Lee's gorgeous 2000 masterpiece has awe-inspiring martial arts stunts and a tragic love story for the ages.

Trump Erased the Endangerment Finding. Here Come the Lawsuits.

The battle is expected to reach the Supreme Court, which is far more conservative today than it was when the measure was established.

California Billionaires Maneuver Now in Case Wealth Tax Passes

California’s wealthiest residents are maneuvering to reduce their net worth in case a billionaire tax becomes law. Some may even try to drop below $1 billion on paper.

Cuban cigar festival called off as US blockade worsens energy crisis

The annual aficionados' bonanza has been postponed until further notice as shortages affect international travel.

'Funny, kind and caring' teenager killed in three-car collision

A teenage girl who died in a three-car collision in South Wales was "funny, kind and caring", her brother has said.

Alarms of China’s repression are ringing in Tibet — Washington is pivoting back

China’s vocational training and labor transfer schemes are coercive instruments threatening the irreversible erasure of Tibetan identity.

How ICE Is Pushing Tech Companies to Identify Protesters

The DHS is flooding social media companies with administrative subpoenas to identify accounts that are protesting ICE. Social media companies have pushed back but are largely complying. Our tech reporter, Sheera Frenkel, explains.

Pelosi calls out Trump over FBI raid in Georgia ahead of midterms: ‘Not right’

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Saturday blasted President Trump and his administration over what she called “surveillance” ahead of November’s midterms, citing the recent FBI raid on an election office in Georgia. “I hear that all over the United States, not just in Europe, that there is concern about the election,” Pelosi told…

Navalny Was Poisoned With Frog Toxin, European Governments Say

The toxin was found in the body of the Russian dissident Aleksei A. Navalny, who died in prison two years ago, five governments said, challenging Russia’s official account.

Finnish Ski Jumping Team Caught Tampering With Earth’s Gravitational Field

PREDAZZO, ITALY—Calling the incident a flagrant violation of both the rules of the event and the fundamental constants of the universe, International Olympic Committee officials confirmed Saturday that the Finnish ski jumping team had been caught tampering with Earth’s gravitational field in an attempt to gain a competitive advantage at the Winter Olympics. “During a […] The post Finnish Ski Jumping Team Caught Tampering With Earth’s Gravitational Field appeared first on The Onion.

Canada wants Iran government change, increases sanctions - Reuters

Canada wants Iran government change, increases sanctions  Reuters

US strikes dozens of Islamic State targets in Syria in retaliation for deadly ambush

The US military has said it attacked more than 30 Islamic State targets in Syria earlier this month in retaliation for the deaths of two US soldiers and an American civilian interpreter in an IS ambush two months ago.

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

There is no innocent explanation for the toxin being found in samples taken from Navalny's body, Foreign Office says.

Canada Has a Secessionist Movement on Its Hands. Its Supporters Thank Trump.

Oil-rich Alberta is poised to hold an independence referendum this year, with the American president’s allies cheering it on.

The Memo: Epstein scandal feeds suspicion of unaccountable elites

The Jeffrey Epstein scandal isn’t going anywhere — despite the recent release of roughly 3 million documents by the Department of Justice. The story’s longevity is partly because of the horrific scale of Epstein’s predations. The latest releases also placed a shadow over the previous accounts given by allies of President Trump — from Commerce…

America still needs Elon Musk

Surely many believe that Musk has now done more than enough for humanity with his massive fortune and technological vision. I am not one of them — nor, I suspect, is Musk.

The Sea Took Her Prosthetic Leg. Months Later, It Gave It Back.

Brenda Ogden lost her waterproof prosthetic leg 10 months ago, and with it, her zest for swimming. Then a local fossil hunter stumbled upon it.

Lincoln tops presidential rankings; Trump records most ‘poor’ marks: Poll

Americans overwhelmingly view former President Abraham Lincoln as an “outstanding” leader, while President Trump ranks near the bottom, according to a new poll. The YouGov survey, released Friday, found that 74 percent of U.S. voters collectively rank Lincoln, known affectionately as Honest Abe, as “outstanding” or “above average.” Another 12 percent said he was “average”…

Starmer sends UK strike group to Arctic, cites rising Russia threat as Trump pushes Greenland deal

U.K. to deploy aircraft carrier strike group to Arctic regions amid Russian threat concerns, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces at Munich Security Conference.

US military reports a series of airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Syria

The U.S. military says the strikes were carried out in retaliation of the December ambush that killed two U.S. soldiers and one American civilian interpreter.

Russian opposition leader Navalny killed by ‘deadly toxin’ from frog: European leaders

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was killed by a “deadly toxin” extracted from an Ecuadorian frog, according to the foreign ministries of five European countries.  Navalny died in February 2024 at the age of 47 while serving out a 19-year sentence in a Russian prison after being convicted on charges of extremism. The opposition leader…

Navalny Killed by Poison Frog Toxin, European Governments Say

The dissident was killed while in Russian custody by a substance that doesn’t occur naturally in Russia, according to the joint investigation.

Planned US-funded baby vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau blasted by WHO

Giving some newborns in Guinea-Bissau an established hepatitis B treatment but not others is "unethical", it says.

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47 years after Iran’s revolution, Washington still has no strategy

The United States and Iran are unable to bridge the gap between their red lines, resulting in a diplomatic deadlock and a potential for miscalculation leading to conflict.

The science behind the frog poison that allegedly killed Navalny

The Russian state has long been accused of using exotic poisons to murder its opponents - whether the nerve agent Novichok or radioactive plutonium isotopes. Could Alexei Navalny have been killed by the toxin of a poisonous frog?

Sixteen-year-old charged with murder after fatal stabbing of 18-year-old

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder after an 18-year-old man was stabbed to death.

Search intensifies for Nancy Guthrie in Arizona: What to know

Law enforcement has ramped up activity in the desperate search for Nancy Guthrie as the investigation into the disappearance of “Today” show anchor Savannah Guthrie&#8217;s mother persists. Three people were detained late Friday after a SWAT operation at a residence less than two miles from Guthrie’s home in Tucson, Ariz., according to NewsNation, The Hill’s&#8230;

Casey Wasserman to sell entertainment agency amid backlash from Epstein ties

Casey Wasserman, the entertainment executive tapped by President Trump to chair the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, said late Friday that he is in the process of selling off his talent agency. The move, first reported by the Wall Street Journal, comes after Wasserman faced backlash after his name was uncovered in files tied to convicted&#8230;

Casey Wasserman to sell talent agency after Epstein fallout

The prominent agent and LA Olympics chief has come under scrutiny over past ties with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

New U.S. Boat Strike Kills 3 in the Caribbean

The attacks since early November had specifically targeted suspected drug smuggling boats in the Pacific Ocean.

European reaction to Rubio's speech on transatlantic ties at Munich Security Conference - Reuters

European reaction to Rubio's speech on transatlantic ties at Munich Security Conference&nbsp;&nbsp;Reuters

In Munich, Democrats pledge a return to wealth taxes and climate hysteria

Gavin Newsom and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez found a welcoming audience in Europe.

Newsom says world sees US as ‘a wrecking ball’ under Trump

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) suggested Friday that world leaders likely see the U.S. as a &#8220;wrecking ball&#8221; under its current leadership, but added that President Trump is &#8220;temporary.&#8221; Newsom, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, said the people he spoke with during the summit signaled they no longer see the U.S. as&#8230;

"The Quality of Counsel's Filings Further Deteriorated"

"AI presents opportunities for efficiency gains to be sure, but the costs to clients and public faith in attorneys is steep where ethical duties and judgment are cast aside and a litigation put on autopilot."

Authorities investigating Nancy Guthrie disappearance seal off road

Authorities investigating the disappearance of US TV host Savannah Guthrie's mother sealed off a road near her home and seized a vehicle from a parking lot late on Friday night.

MAP: Here’s how much babysitters make in 2026. Are you overpaying?

How much should you tip on a takeout order? (NEXSTAR) – Along with finding someone you can trust, hiring a babysitter with an affordable rate is also crucial for parents – after all, it could determine whether you can afford to go out in the first place. Where you live can influence how much –&#8230;

Don’t Let Jimmy Lai become another Liu Xiaobo

Nearly a decade later, the United States faces another such test.

Rubio seeks unity with Europe, blasts ‘dangerous delusions’ on migration, climate

Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday sought to reassure Europe that the U.S. still wanted to work together but warned allies against &#8220;dangerous delusions&#8221; on migration and climate change. Rubio, during his speech at the annual Munich Security Conference, said the U.S. is &#8220;a child of Europe&#8221; and they &#8220;belong together.&#8221; &#8220;We believe that&#8230;

5 European nations say Alexei Navalny was poisoned and blame the Kremlin

In a joint statement, the foreign ministries of the U.K., France, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands say Navalny was poisoned by Russia with a lethal toxin derived from the skin of poison dart frogs.

African Union summit clouded by Saudi-UAE rivalry in Horn of Africa - Reuters

African Union summit clouded by Saudi-UAE rivalry in Horn of Africa&nbsp;&nbsp;Reuters

Condom crisis hits Milano Games on Valentine's Day - Reuters

Condom crisis hits Milano Games on Valentine's Day&nbsp;&nbsp;Reuters

NATO's Rutte says Russians suffering 'crazy losses' in Ukraine - Reuters

NATO's Rutte says Russians suffering 'crazy losses' in Ukraine&nbsp;&nbsp;Reuters

European allies say Navalny was poisoned by dart frog toxin; Russia rejects claims - Reuters

European allies say Navalny was poisoned by dart frog toxin; Russia rejects claims&nbsp;&nbsp;Reuters

World curling body steps up officiating after Sweden accuse Canada of cheating - Reuters

World curling body steps up officiating after Sweden accuse Canada of cheating&nbsp;&nbsp;Reuters

Tribes grant the Colorado River legal personhood - can this help save it?

The river, which runs through seven US states that share it, is currently facing the worst drought in 1,200 years.

Latest US strike on alleged drug vessel kills 3 ‘narco-terrorists’

The U.S. military on Friday said it carried out a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling vessel in the Caribbean, killing three — months after similar strikes caused controversy at the Defense Department. The vessel was operated by designated terrorist organization and moved along &#8220;known narco-trafficking routs in the Caribbean and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations,&#8221;&#8230;

SpaceX's Starlink gets nod for satellite internet in Vietnam - Reuters

SpaceX's Starlink gets nod for satellite internet in Vietnam&nbsp;&nbsp;Reuters

Son of Iran's last shah urges US military intervention in Iran - Reuters

Son of Iran's last shah urges US military intervention in Iran&nbsp;&nbsp;Reuters

Much of DHS runs out of money after ICE negotiations falter - The Washington Post

Much of DHS runs out of money after ICE negotiations falter&nbsp;&nbsp;The Washington Post

Opinion: Disqualified but not forgotten

A Ukrainian athlete was disqualified from competition this week by the International Olympic Committee because his helmet had images of other Ukrainian athletes killed in Russia's war on his country.

Our Best Stuff on the End of the ICE Surge in Minnesota

The political fallout could be lasting and severe for the Trump administration.

Abandoning negotiations won’t stop Trump’s attacks on clean energy

That means Trump will have free rein to weaponize the permitting process while blaming Democrats for the chaos.

Rubio casts US, the 'child of Europe', as critical friend to allies - Reuters

Rubio casts US, the 'child of Europe', as critical friend to allies&nbsp;&nbsp;Reuters

It's a dangerous complication of pregnancy -- but a new drug holds promise

Researchers celebrate early results of a drug that may become the first treatment for a serious complication of pregnancy called preeclampsia. It's got the potential to save many lives.

Katie Holmes, ‘Dawson’s Creek’ crew pay tribute to James Van Der Beek: ‘A Hero’

Van Der Beek, 48, died from complications from colorectal cancer on Wednesday.

The 10 college majors with the lowest unemployment

People-focused majors, including nursing and education, had the lowest unemployment rates.

How authorities got Nancy Guthrie camera footage through ‘backend systems’

Authorities pulled key surveillance video in Nancy Guthrie investigation days after initial attempts failed.

AOC accuses Israel of genocide in Germany where Holocaust was launched, sparking outrage

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faces intense criticism after claiming U.S. aid &quot;enabled genocide&quot; in Gaza during controversial Munich speech in Germany on Friday.

US conducts strikes on more than 30 Islamic State targets in Syria, military says - Reuters

US conducts strikes on more than 30 Islamic State targets in Syria, military says&nbsp;&nbsp;Reuters

In Mamdani's War on Delivery Apps, New Yorkers Are the Collateral Damage

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani

Today in Supreme Court History: February 14, 1845

2/14/1845: Justice Samuel Nelson takes judicial oath. The post Today in Supreme Court History: February 14, 1845 appeared first on Reason.com.

Today in Supreme Court History: February 13, 2016

2/13/16: Justice Antonin Scalia died. The post Today in Supreme Court History: February 13, 2016 appeared first on Reason.com.

Bondi’s Incompetence Is the Latest Insult for Epstein’s Victims

The attorney general’s behavior reveals a deeper rot in the American justice system.

Meet the power couples of the 2026 Winter Games, from rivals to teammates

Some of these power couples span multiple sports, while others compete in the same discipline — or even on the same team.

Starstruck in the Heart of the Desert

Space research in Arizona, helping friends, and the point of the book review.

Zelenskiy says US too often asks Ukraine, not Russia, for concessions - Reuters

Zelenskiy says US too often asks Ukraine, not Russia, for concessions&nbsp;&nbsp;Reuters

Astronomers are filling in the blanks of the Kuiper Belt

Next-generation telescopes are mapping this outer frontier.

CIA, Pentagon reviewed secret 'Havana syndrome' device in Norway, Washington Post reports - Reuters

CIA, Pentagon reviewed secret 'Havana syndrome' device in Norway, Washington Post reports&nbsp;&nbsp;Reuters

Ethiopia revokes accreditation of Reuters journalists - Reuters

Ethiopia revokes accreditation of Reuters journalists&nbsp;&nbsp;Reuters

How the US Supreme Court set the stage for partisan gerrymandering arms race - Reuters

How the US Supreme Court set the stage for partisan gerrymandering arms race&nbsp;&nbsp;Reuters

Trump vs Bad Bunny: A Super Bowl feud with possible midterm consequences - Reuters

Trump vs Bad Bunny: A Super Bowl feud with possible midterm consequences&nbsp;&nbsp;Reuters

Nvidia CEO Huang won't attend India AI summit next week, company says - Reuters

Nvidia CEO Huang won't attend India AI summit next week, company says&nbsp;&nbsp;Reuters

Democrats in Illinois Senate Primary Debate How to Combat Trump’s ICE

An upcoming Senate primary contest in Illinois, which is likely to pick the state’s next senator, has centered on Democrats’ future approach to federal immigration policy.

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

The cancellation of the official House delegation to the annual Munich Security Conference has drawn pushback from Democrats who still plan to attend, even as it’s upended a decades-long tradition of robust bipartisan participation in the high-profile global policy forum. A House leadership aide told The Hill that cancelling congressional delegations (CODEL) is standard operating&#8230;

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

President Trump and top White House officials are ramping up pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates after two surprisingly strong economic reports. Data released by the Labor Department on Friday showed inflation falling below economist expectations in January, two days after the January jobs report showed a surprising surge in hiring last&#8230;

Rubio strikes constructive tone but persists in US criticism of European allies - Reuters

Rubio strikes constructive tone but persists in US criticism of European allies&nbsp;&nbsp;Reuters

Britain will deploy warships to the Arctic

The UK will deploy a carrier strike group of warships to the Arctic this year, Keir Starmer has announced.&#160;

Courts have ruled 4,400 times that ICE jailed people illegally. It hasn’t stopped. - Reuters

Courts have ruled 4,400 times that ICE jailed people illegally. It hasn’t stopped.&nbsp;&nbsp;Reuters

How ICE Failed to Justify the Shooting of Julio Sosa-Celis in Minneapolis

The collapse of the Trump administration’s version of events in the case was only the most recent instance in which officials gave an account of a shooting that was later contradicted.

Inside the Debacle That Led to the Closure of El Paso’s Airspace

The F.A.A., citing “a grave risk of fatalities” from a new technology being used on the Mexican border, got caught in a stalemate with the Pentagon, which deemed the weapon “necessary.”

T.S.A. Workers Brace for Another Shutdown They Didn’t Cause

As Congress leaves town without funding their department, airport security officers wonder, “How many more times am I going to be able to do this?”

Harris Sold Email List to D.N.C., Then Paid Off 2024 Debts

The national party, which is nearly $100 million behind its G.O.P. counterpart, bought the list for $6.5 million.

Sick Detainees Describe Poor Care at CoreCivic ICE Facilities

Problems at detention centers operated by CoreCivic extend far beyond recent measles outbreaks.

After a 2-decade ban, kites fill Lahore's skies during a Pakistani springtime festival

People gathered on rooftops to enjoy flying kites for the first time in years, celebrating the spring festival of Basant. The activity had been banned due to injuries and deaths during past celebrations.

A Love Letter to the Beating Heart

The heart is not romance; it’s the organ that guards the line between life and death.

Their Secret to a Happy Marriage? A Translation App

He speaks English. She speaks Mandarin. The secret to their happy marriage: Microsoft Translator.

Dr. Oz pushes AI avatars as a fix for rural health care. Not so fast, critics say

Dr. Mehmet Oz, who heads the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, is advancing a $50 billion plan to modernize rural health care.