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The Papers: 'Putin will strike again' and Starmer heads to DC
The prime minister's upcoming talks with US President Donald Trump dominate the front pages on Thursday.BBC News - Feb. 26 -
Earthquake strikes off Washington island northwest of Seattle
An earthquake struck northwest of Seattle, Washington, near the U.S.-Canada border early Monday morning, officials said.CBS News - 3d -
Israel Strikes Syria Again as Tensions Rise
The latest attacks came a week after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel demanded the demilitarization of much of southern Syria, stoking fears of conflict with the country’s new leadership.The New York Times - 2d -
Villa strike late to close in on UCL quarterfinals
Aston Villa earned a 3-1 win away to Club Brugge in their Champions League last-16 first leg in Belgium on Tuesday, thanks to an own goal and a penalty kick in the final eight minutes.ESPN - 2d -
Tariffs on Mexico strike at the heart of small businesses in Texas
Small, independent businesses make up 70% of the restaurants in Texas. As tariffs on Mexico go into effect, they are among the first to shoulder the burden..ABC News - 2d -
Wednesday Briefing: Canada and China Strike Back at Tariffs
Plus, a top architecture award for Liu Jiakun.The New York Times - 2d -
Missile Strikes Hotel in Zelensky’s Hometown in Ukraine
At least four people were killed in a Russian attack, Ukraine said, amid concerns about air defenses after the U.S. said it was suspending military and intelligence aid.The New York Times - 9h -
LA mayor removes fire chief amid tensions over deadly wildfires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) has removed the city’s fire chief, Kristin Crowley, amid ongoing tensions over the handling of and response to the region's deadly January wildfires. Crowley was ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
French prisoner 'The Fly' arrested nine months after deadly van ambush
Two prison officers were killed and three others injured when a vehicle carrying Mohamed Amra was ambushed in May 2024.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
Shakes Sold to Nursing Homes Recalled After Deadly Listeria Outbreak
The frozen supplemental drinks have been linked to an outbreak of listeria that has killed at least 11 people and hospitalized 37.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
Las Vegas woman accused of defrauding older men in deadly romance scam
Aurora Phelps was indicted in Nevada over a series of romance scams that allegedly led to at least two deaths and one disappearance in Mexico.CBS News - Feb. 23 -
FBI searching for more alleged victims in deadly romance scam
The FBI is looking for more alleged victims of a Las Vegas woman they say was involved in a deadly romance scam. The suspect is accused of defrauding older men and causing the death of at least one ...CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Dashcam footage captures deadly bridge collapse in South Korea
Sections of partly constructed elevated motorway in Anseong fell one after the other, killing at least three construction workers. A motorway bridge collapse has killed at least three people and ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
Haiti gangs launch deadly attack on capital's Delmas neighborhood
Armed gangs launched a fresh attack on Haiti’s capital before dawn on Tuesday, killing residents in the Delmas 30 neighborhood and causing more residents to flee.NBC News - Feb. 26 -
MAP: Listeria strain in deadly outbreak found in these states as death toll climbs
A listeria outbreak tied to supplement shakes is now linked to at least 12 deaths and 38 cases across 21 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).The Hill - Feb. 27 -
Deadly blasts hit M23 rebel rally in captured DRC city of Bukavu
Deaths and injuries reported after explosions at rally attended by thousands in city captured by rebel group. Several people have been killed and dozens more injured after blasts at a mass rally ...The Guardian - Feb. 27 -
Suspected Islamic extremist charged in deadly German knife attack
Germany’s top prosecutor has charged a suspected Islamic extremist with murder, attempted murder and membership in a terrorist organization abroad in connection with a deadly knife attack last year ...ABC News - Feb. 27 -
Volcano owners' conviction over deadly eruption thrown out
Twenty-two people died and others were badly injured in the 2019 Whakaari/White Island disaster.BBC News - 6d -
Syrian Forces Deployed in Druse Town After Deadly Gunfight
An uneasy calm prevailed in the town on the outskirts of Damascus on Sunday, two days after a gunfight between local men and security forces.The New York Times - 4d -
Endangered Florida panthers face multiple deadly threats: "Sprawl kills"
As few as 120 adult Florida panthers live in the wild in the state's southwestern corner, where they are faced with a booming human population and habitat loss.CBS News - 3d -
Mardi Gras under tight security after deadly New Year's attack
Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans face challenges as severe weather disrupts parades and security is tightened to the highest level in state history. Officials are on high alert following a ...CBS News - 2d -
Los Angeles sues power utility, alleging equipment sparked deadly wildfire
Southern California Edison accused over Eaton fire, which killed 17 people and destroyed nearly 10,000 structures. Los Angeles county is suing Southern California Edison, alleging the utility’s ...The Guardian - 1d -
Leanne Lucas describes desperately helping children despite being stabbed five times
Southport survivor Leanne Lucas speaks to BBC Panorama about the moment of the attack.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni describes revived movement to ban the 'Tush Push' as 'a little insulting'
The fact that it’s a successful play for the Eagles and people want to take that away, I think, is a little unfair.”Yahoo Sports - Feb. 25 -
Figure skater's dad describes agony of losing wife and son in D.C. plane crash
Doug Lane speaks out about the loss of his wife and son in the plane crash over the Potomac River in D.C.NBC News - 6d -
‘I don’t know whether I’d describe it as fun’: Aimee Lou Wood on the intensity of making The White Lotus
She is the Sex Education star now stealing the show in Mike White’s hit series and about to appear in a gritty new Netflix drama. It’s all she ever wanted – but somehow, this ‘sad and shy’ actor ...The Guardian - 5d -
Emma Raducanu describes being terror-stricken, 'very distraught' after stalker showed up to match in Dubai
The 2021 US Open champion will return to playing in Indian Wells with enhanced security in placeCBS Sports - 1d -
Cowboys' Jerry Jones explains why 'aggressive' isn't the right word to describe the team's free-agency plans
Jones seemingly contradicted his son, Stephen, who said the team would be "selectively aggressive"CBS Sports - 11h -
Is MLB's automated ball-strike system revolutionizing the strike zone or imposing on tradition? | Baseball Bar-B-Cast
Fans and players alike want to see if ABS is an asset or merely an annoying intrusion.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 26 -
Custody spat over New Orleans escape-artist dog settled with visitation agreement
Scrim the tramp terrier, known for his many getaways, now has a home and an extended family to look over him. Calling King Solomon.. The wiry terrier named Scrim who had virtually all of New ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
Accused rapist gets 95 years for sex abuse images, prison van escape
Sean Williams, who is accused of drugging and sexually assaulting dozens of women, was sentenced for child sex abuse images and an escape from an inmate transport van.CBS News - Feb. 25 -
Two girls fell in love at a camp for ‘troubled teens’ and made an audacious escape. Their captors weren’t far behind
Cassia and Ashley felt ‘dehumanized’ at the Re-Creation Retreat in Arizona, one of the many teen rehab facilities across the US. They knew they had to get out – but staff came after them. Girls who ...The Guardian - 2d -
CalArts launches D.R.E.A.M.S. program to train students in location-based entertainment
The California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) has launched the D.R.E.A.M.S. (Digital Research Entertainment Arts Media Storytelling) Initiative supported by a gift from Tom Dolan and the Dolan ...VentureBeat - Feb. 20 -
A DC Comics Video Game Based On Dark Nights: Metal Releases In March
While recent reports have shown that WB Games is struggling and titles like Wonder Woman are years away from release, a new game based on DC Comics, DC: Dark Legion, is launching on PC, iOS, ...GameSpot - Feb. 21 -
College student groups based on race, ethnicity could be in jeopardy under Trump
The future of college student groups based on race or ethnicity could be in jeopardy. As the Trump administration ramps up its efforts against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), the ...The Hill - Feb. 23 -
Residents attack Bangladesh air force base in altercation with soldiers, 1 dead
Reports in Bangladesh say a group of residents have attacked an air force base, prompting soldiers to open fire that killed at least one and wounded several othersABC News - Feb. 24 -
US threatens permanent visa bans on trans athletes based on sex markers
Exclusive: State department memo directs officers to bar those deemed to misrepresent birth sex on applications. The US state department has ordered officials worldwide to deny visas to transgender ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
Los Angeles-based influencer arrested in connection with fatal car crash
A L.A.-based influencer turned herself in to authorities on Monday after a warrant for her arrest was issued in connection to a car accident that killed a 44-year-old man last year.NBC News - Feb. 26 -
"Security incident" prompts 3-hour lockdown at U.S. Navy base in Italy
An unspecified "security incident" at U.S. Naval Air Station Sigonella in Italy prompted a shelter-in-place order for several hours.CBS News - Feb. 26 -
US air base in Italy locked down for hours over security alarm
A U.S. air base in Italy went on lockdown for several hours after security forces received word of a possible car bomb targeting the facilityABC News - Feb. 26