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Skier chases Special Olympics gold
As the Special Olympics Winter World Games begin in Torino, Italy, CBS News Minnesota's Marielle Mohs shares the story of a skier who proves it's never too late to follow your dreams.CBS News - 1d -
A special one?
Keir Starmer’s little wins with Donald Trump don’t add up to victoryFinancial Times - 6d -
Special Report: Texas Energy at a Crossroads
Part 1: Texas workers face mounting dangers in the heart of America's greatest oil boomThe Hill - 3d -
Olympic stars compete for British titles in Birmingham
Olympic stars Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Georgia Hunter Bell will compete for British titles at the UK Athletics Indoor Championships in Birmingham.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
220 requests to replace Paris 2024 Olympic medals
A total of 220 requests have been made to replace medals won at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the French Mint has said.BBC News - 6d -
Anita Dobson makes surprise return for anniversary special
The actress, who last appeared in the soap more than 37 years ago, played the role of a landlady at the Queen Vic pub.BBC News - Feb. 20 -
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'Bullying by teachers' at special needs school investigated
Concerns raised include staff allegedly displaying "bullying" behaviour and children being put in isolation.BBC News - Feb. 27 -
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IOC finds Olympic sponsor in China through 2032 to replace Panasonic of Japan
The International Olympic Committee has found a sponsor in China to replace long-term commercial partner Panasonic from JapanABC News - Feb. 20 -
Olympic medalist Frederick Richard is aiming to change men's gymnastics with a fresh uniform
Ahead of the Paris Olympics, gymnast Frederick “Flips” Richard had goals larger than a gold medal in mind, seeking to change men’s gymnastics and show everyone what the sport was really about.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Inside Canada's epic win: Grades, takeaways, early questions for 2026 Olympics
The championship game required overtime, with the winning goal by Connor McDavid.ESPN - Feb. 24 -
U.S. Olympic committee announces $100 million grant to fund athletes into their future
Every Olympic and Paralympic athlete who participates in the 2026 Milan games and future games through at least 2032 will receive $200,000 in financial benefits.CNBC - 1d -
USOPC receives record $100m donation to fund athletes’ post-Olympics careers
Ross Stevens makes $100m donation to USOPC Donation will fund post-retirement plan for athletes Plan will be worth up to $200,000 per participant Philanthropist Ross Stevens made a $100m ...The Guardian - 21h -
Marwan Maalouf headed to Denver as the assistant special teams coach
The Broncos are hiring Marwan Maalouf as their assistant special teams coach, Mike Klis of 9News reports.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21 -
Institute Asks Judge in Trump Documents Case to Disclose Special Counsel Report
The report is the second volume of a report Jack Smith wrote after dropping the federal criminal cases he brought against Donald J. Trump because of his 2024 election victory.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Special counsel determines some probationary layoffs violate law, asks for intervention
The Office of the Special Counsel (OSC) has determined that six probationary employees were improperly terminated, asking an employment body to intervene and temporarily bar the removals in a ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
NYC Students Share Their Style Stories: Haunted Dresses and Special Boots
An event in downtown Manhattan had designers and writers reading local students’ poems, short stories and essays about fashion and beauty.The New York Times - Feb. 26 -
After chiding US allies, Trump lavishes praise on ‘special’ Starmer
UK prime minister hails ‘very productive discussion’ but president declines to back plan for Ukrainian peacekeepersFinancial Times - 6d -
Heated Trump-Zelenskyy meeting in Oval Office | Special Report
President Trump's meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy got heated as Vice President JD Vance quarreled with Zelenskyy over the war with Russia. Maurice DuBois anchors this CBS News ...CBS News - 5d -
Special Report: Trump and Zelenskyy meet in tense Oval Oval exchange
President Trump and Vice President JD Vance hold a tense meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as they negotiate a possible peace deal.NBC News - 5d -
Special Report: Zelenskyy leaves White House after clash with Trump
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has departed the White House early, cutting his White House visit short after a heated exchange with President Trump and Vice President Vance in the Oval Office.NBC News - 5d -
Special counsel who prosecuted Hunter Biden quietly resigned in January
David Weiss stepped down as both a U.S. attorney and special counsel three days before President Donald Trump's inauguration.NBC News - 5d -
23andMe special committee again rejects CEO Wojcicki's take-private offer
23andMe's special committee of independent directors on Monday rejected CEO Anne Wojcicki's proposal to take the distressed genetic testing company private.CNBC - 2d -
Andrew Schulz talks Trump, fatherhood and his new Netflix special, 'Life'
The comedian who made waves last year interviewing President Trump on his 'Flagrant' podcast dives into his personal life and the process of having a baby via IVF treatments.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Arteta praises Arsenal players on ‘special’ record-breaking night
Manager thrilled at 7-1 mauling of PSV Eindhoven Win is club’s biggest away victory in Champions League Mikel Arteta paid tribute to Arsenal’s players for a “special night” as they thrashed PSV ...The Guardian - 1d -
Red-hot Cavs first to earn playoff berth: 'Special'
Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points, Darius Garland had 10 assists and the Cleveland Cavaliers survived some sloppiness in the final two minutes to win their 12th straight game 112-107 over the ...ESPN - 12h -
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Nordic combined, the only Winter Games sport without gender equity, faces shaky future at Olympics
Nordic combined has a rich history in the Olympics and potentially, a bleak futureABC News - Feb. 24 -
'You kind of sprint up a mountain': A look at ski mountaineering ahead of its Olympic debut
Emily Harrop of France and Spain's Oriol Cardona Coll won World Cup ski mountaineering races that served as a test event for next year's OlympicsABC News - Feb. 24 -
Basketball titan Diana Taurasi retires after 20 seasons and six Olympic golds
Taurasi, 42, walks away as WNBA’s all-time scoring leader Fiery point guard played 20 WNBA seasons with Phoenix Diana Taurasi is retiring after 20 seasons, ending one of the greatest careers in ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
Diana Taurasi of the Phoenix Mercury retires after 20 WNBA seasons, 3 titles and 6 Olympic golds
Diana Taurasi is retiring after 20 seasons, ending one of the greatest careers in women’s basketball historyABC News - Feb. 26 -
Boxing nears its spot on Los Angeles 2028 Olympic program as IOC recognizes new body
The International Olympic Committee has taken a key step toward retaining boxing on the program for the Los Angeles Games in 2028 as it recognized a new governing body for the sportABC News - Feb. 26 -
Olympic gold medalist Sydney Leroux on why Americans should take their paid time off
A new report shows nearly two-thirds of Americans don't use all their PTO, with women taking 33% fewer days off than men. Olympic gold medalist and NWSL star Sydney Leroux is partnering with the ...CBS News - 6d -
Trailblazing Olympic refugee boxer Cindy Ngamba set for a pro debut on all-female fight card
Cindy Ngamba makes her pro boxing debut Friday in LondonABC News - 1d -
7 stand trial over cyber death threats against Paris Olympics artistic director
The trial of seven people charged in connection with alleged cyberbullying targeting the artistic director of last summer’s Paris Olympics’ opening and closing ceremonies has started in a Paris courtABC News - 21h -
Long after he dominated for his beloved Bruins, Bill Walton never stopped making UCLA feel special
UCLA players and people around the team share their fondest memories of Bill Walton, whose life will be honored before Sunday's game against Ohio State.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23 -
Why we should stop wishing we were special – and celebrate being ordinary
Trying to dazzle others with our brilliance all the time can lead us into dark places and take us further away from who we really are. Many of us suffer from a wish to be special. We toil away in ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Trump action targets law firm representing former special counsel Jack Smith
The memo strips Jack Smith's attorney of his security clearance as well as any other attorneys at the firm who assisted Smith while he was investigating Trump.ABC News - Feb. 25
