An abduction, a Bitcoin demand and a TV icon - why Nancy Guthrie's case has gripped the US - BBC

1. An abduction, a Bitcoin demand and a TV icon - why Nancy Guthrie's case has gripped the US  BBC
2. Live updates: Search for Nancy Guthrie reaches 2 weeks, no arrests after authorities swarm nearby home  CNN
3. Search for Nancy Guthrie intensifies: Former San Jose PD detective chimes in  NBC Bay Area
4. Nancy Guthrie investigators "actively working a lead" at scene near her Tucson home, sheriff says  CBS News
5. Three suspects detained, one dead according to Shadow Hills neighbor  KVOA

Rubio tries to reassure skeptical European allies but pushes Trump's vision for reshaped alliance...

1. Rubio tries to reassure skeptical European allies but pushes Trump's vision for reshaped alliance  PBS
2. Rubio’s Valentine’s Day message to Europe: Change or get dumped  CNN
3. Germany Issues Warning to United States Amid 'Deep Rift'  Time Magazine
4. Rubio says U.S., Europe ‘belong together,’ despite rifts over Trump policies  The Washington Post
5. America offers Europe warmer words, but a deep chill remains  The Economist

Epstein files fallout takes down elite figures in Europe, while U.S. reckoning is muted - NPR

1. Epstein files fallout takes down elite figures in Europe, while U.S. reckoning is muted  NPR
2. Opinion | The Infrastructure of Jeffrey Epstein’s Power  The New York Times
3. Sex and snacks, but no seat at the table: the role of women in Epstein’s sordid men’s club  The Guardian
4. The Epstein files come for Hollywood royalty  CNN
5. Epstein files: A list of people facing consequences over the DOJ's release  Business Insider

Barack Obama Breaks Silence On “Deeply Troubling” Trump-Posted AI Video Depicting Him As Ape, Bla...

1. Barack Obama Breaks Silence On “Deeply Troubling” Trump-Posted AI Video Depicting Him As Ape, Blames Social Media “Clown Show”  Deadline
2. Trump privately lashes out at GOP lawmakers over racist video blowback, sources say  CNN
3. ‘Clown show’: Obama reacts to Trump sharing racist monkey video  Al Jazeera
4. Vance says video of Obamas as apes 'not a real controversy'  USA Today
5. My Conversation with Brian Tyler Cohen  Barack Obama – Medium

T.S.A. Workers Brace for Another Shutdown They Didn’t Cause - The New York Times

1. T.S.A. Workers Brace for Another Shutdown They Didn’t Cause  The New York Times
2. What services will be affected by the DHS government shutdown?  CBS News
3. 5 things to know about the shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security  NPR
4. How the Homeland Security shutdown is impacting travel in the U.S.  PBS
5. Homeland Security Department shuts down as Democrats and Trump negotiate changes  NBC News

U.S. orders second aircraft carrier to Middle East as Trump pressures Iran - The Washington Post

1. U.S. orders second aircraft carrier to Middle East as Trump pressures Iran  The Washington Post
2. Exclusive: US military preparing for potentially weeks-long Iran operations  Reuters
3. Trump says change in power in Iran ‘would be the best thing that could happen’  AP News
4. As Diplomats Talk, Pentagon Prepares for Possible War With Iran  The New York Times
5. Trump sends second aircraft carrier to Middle East in effort to increase pressure on Iran  The Guardian

Winter storm warning issued as Tahoe braces for feet of snow - San Francisco Chronicle

1. Winter storm warning issued as Tahoe braces for feet of snow  San Francisco Chronicle
2. Northern California forecast: Calm before the storms  KCRA
3. Sierra storm could bring 8 feet of snow; Reno may see rain, snow  Reno Gazette Journal
4. Heavy rain will soon hit parts of California and Oregon. Here’s when and where.  The Washington Post
5. Winter Storm Warnings for 8 Feet of Snow and 55 mph Winds Emerge  Men's Journal

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

1. Researcher skeptical of ‘Havana syndrome’ tested secret weapon on himself  The Washington Post
2. CIA, Pentagon reviewed secret 'Havana syndrome' device in Norway, Washington Post reports  Reuters
3. CIA and the Pentagon conducted tests of a secret device causing the “Havana syndrome” in Norway  Букви
4. Havana Syndrome, CIA and Pentagon launch investigations after mysterious test in Norway  Telegrafi
5. Havana Syndrome researcher tests secret weapon on himself as alarm sounded over new threat  Daily Express US

Crown prince urges the world to stand with the people of Iran as 250,000 rally in Munich - AP News

1. Crown prince urges the world to stand with the people of Iran as 250,000 rally in Munich  AP News
2. Thousands Rally for Iran Regime Change in Cities Around the World  The New York Times
3. Iran, US spar as diaspora organises rallies abroad calling for action  Al Jazeera
4. Thousands gather in downtown Los Angeles to protest Iranian regime  CBS News
5. Son of Iran's last shah urges US military intervention in Iran  Reuters

Newsom says Trump’s attacks are bringing Europe together - Politico

1. Newsom says Trump’s attacks are bringing Europe together  Politico
2. 'Trump will be gone in three years': Top Democrats try to reassure Europe  BBC
3. Newsom Pleads With US Allies in Europe to See Trump as Temporary  Bloomberg.com
4. As Trump tests alliances, Democrats with 2028 ambitions offer reassurance at Munich conference  CNN
5. Newsom says world sees US as ‘a wrecking ball’ under Trump  The Hill

Russia poisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny with dart frog toxin, five European nations say ...

1. Russia poisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny with dart frog toxin, five European nations say  PBS
2. Russia killed opposition leader Alexei Navalny using dart frog toxin, UK says  BBC
3. Russian opposition figure Navalny killed by toxin found in poison dart frogs, Europeans say  CNN
4. Navalny Was Poisoned With Frog Toxin, European Governments Say  The New York Times
5. Joint Statement by the UK, Sweden, France, Germany and The Netherlands on Alexei Navalny's death  GOV.UK

Ukraine wants 20-year US security guarantee to sign peace deal - The Guardian

1. Ukraine wants 20-year US security guarantee to sign peace deal  The Guardian
2. Zelenskyy says US ‘too often’ pushes Ukraine, not Russia, for concessions  Al Jazeera
3. Zelenskiy Says Putin Doesn’t Care How Many Russians Die  Bloomberg.com
4. MSC: Zelenskyy says Ukraine 'holding European front'  dw.com
5. Zelenskyy says Ukraine, not Russia, is facing pressure to make concessions to end war  NBC News

Trump and Netanyahu agree to increase pressure on Iranian oil - Axios

1. Trump and Netanyahu agree to increase pressure on Iranian oil  Axios
2. Trump, Netanyahu agreed US should press Iran to cut oil sales to China, Axios reports  Reuters
3. Netanyahu to discuss potential Iran strikes with Trump as Washington and Tehran resume talks  CNN
4. Tehran in the crosshairs: The dual US-Israel strategy pressuring Iran - opinion  The Jerusalem Post
5. PM and Trump reportedly agree to ‘full force’ economic pressure campaign against Iran  The Times of Israel

Chicago teen whose father was detained by ICE while she fought cancer dies - Chicago Tribune

Chicago teen whose father was detained by ICE while she fought cancer dies  Chicago TribuneView Full Coverage on Google News

Steve Bannon courted Epstein in his efforts to ‘take down’ Pope Francis - CNN

1. Steve Bannon courted Epstein in his efforts to ‘take down’ Pope Francis  CNN
2. Epstein’s documents, Pope Francis, and what they say about the Vatican  ZENIT - English
3. “You Up???” Inside Steve Bannon and Jeffrey Epstein’s Disturbingly Close Friendship  Vanity Fair
4. Elon Musk blasts Steve Bannon after alleged Epstein ties revealed | RISING  The Hill
5. Steve Bannon discussed how to ‘take down’ Pope Francis with Jeffrey Epstein, DOJ files suggest  The Independent

Sen. Mark Kelly's lawyer urges DOJ officials not to seek indictment for a second time over video ...

1. Sen. Mark Kelly's lawyer urges DOJ officials not to seek indictment for a second time over video  NBC News
2. DOJ’s targeting of Trump critics ramps up with attempt to indict lawmakers  The Washington Post
3. Pam Bondi Crashed Out for a Bizarre Reason. She’s Not Alone.  Slate
4. Opinion | A Grand Jury Will Indict a Ham Sandwich? Not in the Trump Era.  The New York Times
5. Kelly expects Trump to come after him again  Politico

President Trump Delivers Biggest Regulatory Relief in History - The White House (.gov)

1. President Trump Delivers Biggest Regulatory Relief in History  The White House (.gov)
2. EPA boss offers forceful defense for scrapping landmark Obama climate policy  Politico
3. Trump Erased the Endangerment Finding. Here Come the Lawsuits.  The New York Times
4. Trump emission rules cut 'universally hated' start-stop feature in cars  USA Today
5. How dangerous is Donald Trump’s “endangerment” decision?  The Economist

Mike Lee’s Trump-backed SAVE America Act could disenfranchise eligible voters - The Salt Lake Tri...

1. Mike Lee’s Trump-backed SAVE America Act could disenfranchise eligible voters  The Salt Lake Tribune
2. What to know about how the SAVE America Act could change voting  PBS
3. Collins boosts Republican voter ID effort, but won’t scrap filibuster  Fox News
4. House passes SAVE America Act, sending Trump-backed election bill to the Senate  NBC News
5. House Passes New Version of the SAVE Act; Brennan Center Responds  Brennan Center for Justice

DHS has no immediate plans for sweeping city-specific immigration enforcement operations, officia...

1. DHS has no immediate plans for sweeping city-specific immigration enforcement operations, officials say  NBC News
2. Opinion | Trump’s Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota was a failure by every metric  MS NOW
3. ICE drawdown in Minneapolis: No deals made with federal government, sheriff says  FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
4. From chaos to radio silence: How ICE tactics changed in weeks leading to Homan announcement  Star Tribune
5. Brooks and Capehart on what's next as ICE leaves Minnesota  PBS

SFUSD fumbled the teachers strike - Mission Local

1. SFUSD fumbled the teachers strike  Mission Local
2. S.F.’s teacher strike is over. Here’s the hard reality about what needs to happen next  San Francisco Chronicle
3. What SFUSD superintendent said about her pay amid teacher strike  KTVU
4. School closures extend to full week of classes as labor talks stall  San Francisco Examiner
5. San Francisco Teachers End Strike With Fully Funded Family Care  San Francisco Public Press

In Munich, AOC warns that democracies must deliver for the working class to stave off 'authoritar...

1. In Munich, AOC warns that democracies must deliver for the working class to stave off 'authoritarianism'  NBC News
2. AOC's ap­pearance at Munich con­ference in­ten­sifies spec­u­lation regarding pres­i­dential run  Spectrum News NY1
3. Ocasio-Cortez Offers a Working-Class Vision in Munich, With Some Stumbles  The New York Times
4. Trump news at a glance: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez blasts president’s ‘age of authoritarianism’ at European conference  The Guardian
5. Rubio and AOC present dueling world visions at Munich security forum  MS NOW

After ‘Olympic curse’ hits Ilia Malinin in his free skate, the ‘Quad god’ sets his sights on futu...

1. After ‘Olympic curse’ hits Ilia Malinin in his free skate, the ‘Quad god’ sets his sights on future  AP News
2. Ilia Malinin places 8th after two falls in Olympic free skate  ESPN
3. Former Olympians rally round American ice skater Ilia Malinin after shattering defeat  Reuters
4. How Ilia Malinin's Olympic failure is teaching moment for kid athletes  USA Today
5. Ilia Malinin’s road to 2030 begins with owning what went wrong at Milan Olympics - The Athletic  The New York Times

At least 6,000 killed over 3 days during RSF attack on Sudan’s el-Fasher, U.N. says - NBC News

1. At least 6,000 killed over 3 days during RSF attack on Sudan’s el-Fasher, U.N. says  NBC News
2. Sudan civil war: RSF war crimes saw 6,000 killed in three days in el-Fasher, UN says  BBC
3. RSF committed atrocities during al-Fashir capture, UN body says  Reuters
4. ‘Like a scene out of a horror movie’: UN report warns of war crimes in Sudan’s El Fasher  UN News
5. UN accuses paramilitary RSF of committing war crimes in Sudan’s el-Fasher  Al Jazeera

New U.S. Boat Strike Kills 3 in the Caribbean - The New York Times

1. New U.S. Boat Strike Kills 3 in the Caribbean  The New York Times
2. US strikes alleged drug boat in Caribbean, killing 3  CNN
3. US military says it struck a vessel in Caribbean, killing three  Reuters
4. US military kills 3 in latest attack on boat in the Caribbean  Al Jazeera
5. US strikes second alleged drug boat in a week, bringing death toll to 133  The Guardian

Trump vows to require voter ID in midterms "whether approved by Congress or not" - CBS News

1. Trump vows to require voter ID in midterms "whether approved by Congress or not"  CBS News
2. Trump says he will issue executive order to get voter-ID requirements before midterms  CNBC
3. Trump vows voter ID requirements for the midterms, 'whether approved by Congress or not'  NBC News
4. Trump: ‘There will be Voter I.D. for the Midterm Elections, whether approved by Congress or not!’  Democracy Docket
5. Trump threatens to impose photo ID for voters for midterm elections  The Guardian

ICE reveals $38B plan for immigrant mega-jails - Axios

1. ICE reveals $38B plan for immigrant mega-jails  Axios
2. Opinion | The Depravity of Trump’s Immigrant Detention  The New York Times
3. ICE ramps up deportation push with 92,600 new beds in $38.3B expansion  Fox News
4. ICE to spend $38bn turning warehouses into detention centers, documents show  The Guardian
5. As feds eye a potential Orlando ICE facility, records show detainees might stay for 7 days  Orlando Sentinel

Inside the Debacle That Led to the Closure of El Paso’s Airspace - The New York Times

1. Inside the Debacle That Led to the Closure of El Paso’s Airspace  The New York Times
2. Why is the U.S. government exploring using high-energy lasers near the southern border?  CBS News
3. Laser weapon that shut down El Paso's skies was LOCUST system  Axios
4. FBI: CBP shot laser at Valentine’s balloons it thought were drones  MS NOW
5. Trump on El Paso flight restriction: 'People learn' after cartel drone scare  El Paso Times

Kansas governor vetoes anti-trans bathroom bill, citing ‘numerous and significant consequences - ...

1. Kansas governor vetoes anti-trans bathroom bill, citing ‘numerous and significant consequences  Kansas Reflector
2. Kansas governor vetoes 'bathroom bill' aimed at transgender people  KCUR
3. Kansas governor vetoes ‘bathroom bill’  WIBW
4. Masterson: Senate Will Stand for Truth  Fort Scott Biz
5. Kansas bathroom bill is costly gamesmanship. Tell your reps to knock it off | Opinion  Kansas City Star

Von der Leyen calls to define European mutual defence, rebukes Rutte - Euronews.com

1. Von der Leyen calls to define European mutual defence, rebukes Rutte  Euronews.com
2. EU should 'bring to life' mutual defence pact, von der Leyen says  Reuters
3. Trump’s creation: A Europe that spends more on defense — and can stand up to the US  politico.eu
4. Europe Needs an Army  Foreign Affairs
5. Von der Leyen says Europe must bring its mutual defence clause ‘to life’  Financial Times

Walk for Peace Buddhist monks arrive in Fort Worth for homecoming celebration - KERA News

Walk for Peace Buddhist monks arrive in Fort Worth for homecoming celebration  KERA NewsView Full Coverage on Google News

'Remnants of sewage' including toilet paper, left behind after wastewater pipe collapse - WJLA

1. 'Remnants of sewage' including toilet paper, left behind after wastewater pipe collapse  WJLA
2. DC Water forewarns 10 months of repairs for Potomac sewage spill  NBC4 Washington
3. Virginia health officials warn to avoid contact with Potomac River due to sewage spill  WTOP
4. VDH issues advisory for the Potomac River after massive D.C. sewage spill  InsideNoVa.com
5. The Potomac sewage spill is a disaster for river activities this year  Axios

Kennedy is banning junk food from SNAP. Our quiz shows what counts. - Politico

1. Kennedy is banning junk food from SNAP. Our quiz shows what counts.  Politico
2. Soda ban for food stamp recipients would cost South Dakota $248,000 annually, report says  South Dakota Searchlight
3. SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions taking effect in three more states - see where  LiveNOW from FOX
4. See what foods will be left out of the cart under the new SNAP benefit change  News On 6
5. Wyoming is asking the USDA to ban candy and soda from SNAP  KHOL 89.1 FM

Four people on NASA'S Crew-12 arrive at the International Space Station - NPR

1. Four people on NASA'S Crew-12 arrive at the International Space Station  NPR
2. SpaceX, NASA mission arrives at ISS, relieving bare-bones astronaut crew  CNN
3. SpaceX Crew-12 mission latest news: It's docking day for Dragon astronauts  Space
4. Four new astronauts arrive at the International Space Station to replace NASA's evacuated crew  AP News
5. ‘Very lucky day’: NASA, SpaceX ace astronaut launch to the space station on Friday the 13th  Spaceflight Now

Trump Administration Tells Judge It Will Release Gateway Funding - The New York Times - The New Y...

1. Trump Administration Tells Judge It Will Release Gateway Funding - The New York Times  The New York Times
2. Gateway gets $30M in frozen funds, with more to come  Politico
3. Gateway Tunnel project goes to court: Judge says Trump administration in compliance with court order on funding  ABC7 New York
4. Judge gives Trump administration more time to unfreeze billions in funding for NY tunnel project  CNN
5. Gateway Tunnel: Appeals court declines to overrule order that Trump regime must release more than $200M in funding  amNewYork

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

Dr. Oz pushes AI avatars as a fix for rural health care. Not so fast, critics say  NPRView Full Coverage on Google News

Nancy Guthrie kidnapping investigation draws scrutiny as case drags on - Los Angeles Times

Nancy Guthrie kidnapping investigation draws scrutiny as case drags on  Los Angeles TimesView Full Coverage on Google News

How ICE Failed to Justify the Shooting of Julio Sosa-Celis in Minneapolis - The New York Times

1. How ICE Failed to Justify the Shooting of Julio Sosa-Celis in Minneapolis  The New York Times
2. Minnesota shooting of Venezuelan man is the latest where video evidence contradicts ICE accounts  AP News
3. 2 ICE agents under investigation for ‘untruthful statements’ about north Minneapolis shooting  5 EYEWITNESS NEWS
4. ICE officers on leave while feds investigate whether they lied about the shooting of a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis  CNN
5. DHS says immigration agents appear to have lied about shooting in Minnesota  NPR

Olympic curling committee issues warning after Sweden accuses Canada of cheating in curse-filled ...

1. Olympic curling committee issues warning after Sweden accuses Canada of cheating in curse-filled fight  CBS News
2. Canadian Olympic curler says he's no cheat, attacks Sweden  ESPN
3. Canada faces new cheating allegations at Milan Cortina as Olympic curling controversy grows  Fox News
4. Cursing and cheating accusations: The feisty curling saga that’s heating up at the Winter Olympics  CNN
5. Canadian curlers accuse Sweden of improper filming in Olympic venue after cheating allegations  National Post

Queens DA Charges Mentally-Ill Man Shot by NYPD, Despite Mayor Mamdani’s Wishes - THE CITY - NYC ...

1. Queens DA Charges Mentally-Ill Man Shot by NYPD, Despite Mayor Mamdani’s Wishes  THE CITY - NYC News
2. Man Shot by N.Y.P.D. Charged With Attempted Assault as Mamdani Objects  The New York Times
3. Queens DA charges man shot by cops, despite Mayor Mamdani's objections  Gothamist
4. Mother of mentally ill man shot by NYPD demands justice and dropped charges  PIX11
5. Queens man shot by NYPD during mental health call charged with attempted assault  CBS News

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

1. US military reports a series of airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Syria  NPR
2. US army launches retaliatory strikes on dozens of ISIL targets in Syria  Al Jazeera
3. US launches airstrikes on dozens of Islamic State targets in Syria  The Guardian
4. U.S. strikes 30 ISIS targets in Syria as it continues "relentless military pressure" on terrorist network  CBS News
5. U.S. Forces Continue Strikes on ISIS Targets in Syria > U.S. Central Command > Press Release View  centcom.mil

The Situation: “Horsefeathers!” - Lawfare

1. The Situation: “Horsefeathers!”  Lawfare
2. Judge Temporarily Blocks Hegseth from Punishing Kelly for Video  The New York Times
3. Judge says Pentagon 'trampled' on Sen. Mark Kelly's rights, blocks effort to demote him over 'illegal orders' video  NBC News
4. Opinion | Sen. Mark Kelly's legal win over Pete Hegseth is a First Amendment victory for all military veterans  MS NOW
5. First Amendment Rights in the Military  Freedom Forum

U.S. men's hockey overcomes Denmark to remain undefeated in Olympic play - NBC Olympics

1. U.S. men's hockey overcomes Denmark to remain undefeated in Olympic play  NBC Olympics
2. U.S. men win, keep pace with Canada for top seed at Olympics  ESPN
3. Olympics news, live updates: Team USA men's hockey defeats Denmark, Jordan Stolz wins second gold and breaks Olympic record  Yahoo Sports
4. Brady Tkachuk, as he always does, jumps into the fray and drags Team USA into the fight  The New York Times
5. Fans who raised Greenland's flag at US-Denmark Olympic hockey game say it was a pro-European gesture  AP News

NASCAR at Daytona: Key information, links, results for 2026 Speedweeks - NASCAR.com

1. NASCAR at Daytona: Key information, links, results for 2026 Speedweeks  NASCAR.com
2. Daytona 500 lineup tracker: Follow for updates after single-car qualifying, Duels  NASCAR.com
3. Daytona 500 start time moved up an hour as bad weather looms  ESPN
4. Daytona 500 longshots: 5 dark-horse drivers who could win big  Daytona Beach News-Journal
5. Daytona 500 Weather Forecast: Rain Threatens To Raise The Caution Flag This Weekend  The Weather Channel

2026 NBA All-Star Saturday Night results: 3-Point Contest, Shooting Stars, Dunk Contest winners, ...

1. 2026 NBA All-Star Saturday Night results: 3-Point Contest, Shooting Stars, Dunk Contest winners, best moments  NBC Sports
2. Starting 5, Feb. 14: All-Star Saturday awaits, Edgecombe takes over in Castrol Rising Stars  NBA
3. What Time Is The 2026 NBA All-Star Game? Streaming And Watch Guide  Forbes
4. 2026 NBA All-Star Game rosters finalized for new USA vs. World format  CBS Sports
5. NBA slam dunk, 3-point contest: Live updates from All-Star Saturday, as Devin Booker, Damian Lillard, Kon Knueppel take the court  Yahoo Sports

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

1. Trump vs Bad Bunny: A Super Bowl feud with possible midterm consequences  Reuters
2. Super Bowl LX, Bad Bunny's halftime fall shy of ratings records  ESPN
3. Bride Who Refused to Cancel Wedding for Super Bowl Streams Game During Reception (Exclusive)  People.com
4. MAGA’s Hopped Up Outrage  status.news
5. FCC scrutinizes Bad Bunny halftime show for potential rule violations: Report  National News Desk

Lucas: Subway Rats - University of North Carolina Athletics

1. Lucas: Subway Rats  University of North Carolina Athletics
2. Short-handed Panthers routed by North Carolina, also missing starters  TribLIVE.com
3. Instant analysis: Scorching shooting start for No. 11 North Carolina sinks Pitt in fifth straight loss  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
4. No. 11 UNC men's basketball beats Pitt, 79-65, in first game without Caleb Wilson  Daily Tar Heel
5. Lucas: Pitt Rapid Reactions  University of North Carolina Athletics

Lindsey Vonn says "ride was worth the fall" after fourth surgery for broken leg, set to return to...

1. Lindsey Vonn says "ride was worth the fall" after fourth surgery for broken leg, set to return to U.S.  CBS News
2. Orthopedic Specialist Shares Horrifying Update On Lindsey Vonn's Injury  Yahoo Sports
3. Lindsey Vonn set to be released from hospital after latest surgery success  NBC News
4. Vonn hopes to go home after 4th surgery following Olympic crash  ESPN
5. Lindsey Vonn shares injury update on latest surgery, set for return to USA  USA Today

Adam Silver covers variety of topics at All-Star Saturday - NBA

1. Adam Silver covers variety of topics at All-Star Saturday  NBA
2. Silver considering all remedies for rampant tanking in NBA  ESPN
3. NBA commissioner Adam Silver open to changing draft structure, doesn't rule out taking away picks from tanking teams  Yahoo Sports
4. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver acknowledges "misaligned incentives" that fuel tanking  NBC Sports
5. A problem for years, NBA may finally be making teams pay the price for tanking  The Boston Globe

"We were all scared," says child who ran as ICE operation unfolded near New Jersey school bus sto...

1. "We were all scared," says child who ran as ICE operation unfolded near New Jersey school bus stop  CBS News
2. Elementary students run from bus stop during ICE operation at NJ apartment  NBC10 Philadelphia
3. Protest follows ICE activity near Lindenwold, New Jersey school bus stop  6abc Philadelphia
4. ICE operation at Lindenwold apartment bus stop leaves students scared  FOX 29 Philadelphia
5. NJ congressman lashes out at ICE after Lindenwold incident  CourierPostOnline.com

American speedskater Jordan Stolz wins second Olympic gold with 500-meter race victory - NPR

1. American speedskater Jordan Stolz wins second Olympic gold with 500-meter race victory  NPR
2. American Jordan Stolz wins 2nd speedskating gold at Olympics  ESPN
3. Olympics recap: Jordan Stolz skates to 2nd gold; USA men's hockey wins again  NBC10 Philadelphia
4. Jordan Stolz sets 500m Olympic record, wins 2nd gold medal  NBC Olympics
5. Winter Olympics 2026: Jordan Stolz conquers his toughest speed skating test, wins gold in 500 to stay on historic pace  Yahoo Sports

3 takeaways from No. 22 BYU’s narrow win over Colorado - Deseret News

1. 3 takeaways from No. 22 BYU’s narrow win over Colorado  Deseret News
2. BYU 90-86 Colorado (Feb 14, 2026) Game Recap  ESPN
3. BYU Hangs on to Beat Colorado, Richie Saunders Injury Looms Large  Yahoo Sports
4. BYU vs Colorado Preview: BYU Aims for Big Win on Jimmer’s Big Day  Vanquish The Foe
5. What Colorado Men's Basketball Proved in Near-Upset of BYU  Sports Illustrated

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

Courts have ruled 4,400 times that ICE jailed people illegally. It hasn’t stopped.  MPR NewsView Full Coverage on Google News

St. John’s-Providence brawl was inevitable in the portal era - New York Post

1. St. John’s-Providence brawl was inevitable in the portal era  New York Post
2. Tempers flare, six players ejected in St. John's-Providence clash  ESPN
3. Fight breaks out during Providence College basketball game  WJAR
4. Watch Massive CBB Fight on Video Lead to 6 Ejections During St. John's vs. Providence  Bleacher Report
5. 7 players ejected amid St. John's win at Providence, including 6 after fight sparked by flagrant foul  Yahoo Sports

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen of Brazil and Mikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan Win Olympic Gold Medals - T...

1. Lucas Pinheiro Braathen of Brazil and Mikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan Win Olympic Gold Medals  The New York Times
2. Winter Olympics 2026: Lucas Pinheiro Braathen wins first Brazil medal with giant slalom gold  BBC
3. Winter Olympics briefing: Pinheiro Braathen writes Brazilian fairytale  The Guardian
4. From the sports desk: South America breaks 102-year drought  NBC News
5. Brazil's Lucas Pinheiro Braathen wins Olympic giant slalom gold  ESPN

James Van Der Beek Secured Down Payment for Family’s Texas Ranch with Help from Friends Before Hi...

James Van Der Beek Secured Down Payment for Family’s Texas Ranch with Help from Friends Before His Death: Rep  Yahoo News CanadaView Full Coverage on Google News

Slovakia into Olympic quarters; Finland has biggest win since '88 - ESPN

1. Slovakia into Olympic quarters; Finland has biggest win since '88  ESPN
2. Slovakia earns the biggest defeat in its hockey history: ‘The best loss of my life’  The New York Times
3. Slovakia late goal helps clinch Group B, earn bye into quarterfinals  NHL.com
4. Red Wings' Raymond has three-point game; Seider to face Larkin Sunday  The Detroit News
5. 2026 Olympic Men’s Hockey: Everything you need to know from Feb. 14  Daily Faceoff

After split with Phillies, Nick Castellanos agrees to a deal with Padres: Sources - The New York ...

1. After split with Phillies, Nick Castellanos agrees to a deal with Padres: Sources  The New York Times
2. Source: Padres bring in OF Castellanos, pitchers Marquez, Canning  ESPN
3. How the Phillies’ $100 million marriage with Nick Castellanos ended in divorce - The Athletic  The New York Times
4. Canning, Márquez join mix for a spot in Padres' rotation (source)  MLB.com
5. Padres, Nick Castellanos Agree To Contract  MLB Trade Rumors

Harry Kane reaches 500 goals - what other records could he break? - BBC

1. Harry Kane reaches 500 goals - what other records could he break?  BBC
2. Harry Kane 'proud' after scoring 500th career goal in Bayern win  ESPN
3. European football: Harry Kane double restores Bayern Munich’s six-point Bundesliga lead  The Guardian
4. Match Awards from Bayern Munich’s grueling 3-0 win over Werder Bremen  Bavarian Football Works
5. Harry Kane’s 500 goals: The numbers behind a record-breaking milestone - The Athletic  The New York Times

Preece, RFK Racing Fords top final practice for Daytona 500 - NASCAR.com

1. Preece, RFK Racing Fords top final practice for Daytona 500  NASCAR.com
2. Ryan Preece leads final Daytona 500 practice, despite handling concerns  Motorsport.com
3. Daytona 500 Practice Results: February 13, 2026 (NASCAR Cup Series)  racingnews.co
4. Daytona 500 NASCAR Practice #2 Speeds and 10 Lap Averages  ifantasyrace.com
5. Daytona 500: Fastest times after Practice 2 for NASCAR Cup Series  On3

Raiders promoting defensive line coach and run game coordinator Rob Leonard to defensive coordina...

1. Raiders promoting defensive line coach and run game coordinator Rob Leonard to defensive coordinator  NFL.com
2. Sources: Raiders promoting assistant Rob Leonard to DC  ESPN
3. Klint Kubiak promoting ex-Pete Carroll assistant to Raiders defensive coordinator  Yahoo Sports
4. Packers' DeMarcus Covington to reportedly interview for Raiders DC job  Packers News
5. Jim Schwartz still lingers as a possibility for Raiders defensive coordinator  NBC Sports

A Rivalry and Reunion - Florida Gators

1. A Rivalry and Reunion  Florida Gators
2. Florida 92-83 Kentucky (Feb 14, 2026) Game Recap  ESPN
3. UK Sports Network Coverage of Kentucky Men’s Basketball at Florida  UK Athletics
4. Three key takeaways from Florida basketball's win over Kentucky  Gators Wire
5. Kentucky falls at Florida: 5 things to know and postgame banter  A Sea Of Blue

How global cybercrime syndicates are stealing hearts — and billions - Politico

1. How global cybercrime syndicates are stealing hearts — and billions  Politico
2. Men are more likely to fall for this scam. Here's how to spot the red flags  WLWT
3. WATCH: Former FBI agent shares Valentine’s Day romance scam warning signs  WJLA
4. Is it love? Or is it an AI romance scam?  vox.com
5. FBI urges caution as romance scams cost Midlands millions  WIS News 10

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

1. Meet the power couples of the 2026 Winter Games, from rivals to teammates  NPR
2. Heated Rivalry and Marital Bliss: Two Wives Go Head to Head in a Scary Olympic Sport  The New York Times
3. Olympic athlete couples celebrate Valentine’s Day in Milan  The Hill
4. Love is in the air at the Winter Olympics on Valentine's Day  PBS
5. Love in the air! Meet Winter Olympics power couples at Milano Cortina  USA Today

Casey Wasserman to sell talent agency after links to Ghislaine Maxwell exposed in Epstein files -...

1. Casey Wasserman to sell talent agency after links to Ghislaine Maxwell exposed in Epstein files  The Guardian
2. Exclusive | Casey Wasserman Is Putting His Talent Agency Up for Sale After Epstein Fallout  The Wall Street Journal
3. Hollywood talent agent Casey Wasserman to sell company over Epstein files revelations  CNN
4. Wasserman to sell agency, stay with LA28 Games amid Epstein ties  ESPN
5. The NFL Owners and Olympic Organizers in Epstein’s Inbox  The Nation

Here’s What the Big Bank CEOs Got Paid in 2025 - The Wall Street Journal

1. Here’s What the Big Bank CEOs Got Paid in 2025  The Wall Street Journal
2. Wall Street Banks Are Paying Their CEOs Like It’s 2006 Again  Bloomberg.com
3. Six Wall Street bank chiefs bring in combined pay of $250mn in 2025  Financial Times
4. This Wall Street Giant Just Gave Its CEO a Record-Setting Raise — Here's What's Inside the Pay Package.  Entrepreneur
5. The $40 million club: Big-bank CEO pay hits new heights  American Banker

Ring Ends Deal to Link Neighborhood Cameras After Backlash to Super Bowl Ad - The New York Times

1. Ring Ends Deal to Link Neighborhood Cameras After Backlash to Super Bowl Ad  The New York Times
2. Amazon ends Flock partnership after backlash over Super Bowl ad  CBS News
3. No One, Including Our Furry Friends, Will Be Safer in Ring's Surveillance Nightmare  Electronic Frontier Foundation
4. What homeowners should know about home security camera safety and privacy  Good Morning America
5. Flock and Ring Cancel Announced Community Requests Integration  Flock Safety

Ukrainian slider Vladyslav Herasevych's appeal to wear 'helmet of remembrance' dismissed by sport...

1. Ukrainian slider Vladyslav Herasevych's appeal to wear 'helmet of remembrance' dismissed by sport court  BBC
2. Ukrainian hopes to win helmet appeal, knows Olympic shot over  ESPN
3. Winter Olympics Photo of the Day: Disqualified for a ‘Helmet of Remembrance’  The Atlantic
4. You Won’t Believe Why the IOC Banned This Ukrainian Athlete From the Winter Games  Slate
5. Ukrainian Olympian Is Disqualified Over Helmet Honoring War Dead  The New York Times

Colorectal cancer is increasing among young people. Experts explain how to decrease risk - PBS

1. Colorectal cancer is increasing among young people. Experts explain how to decrease risk  PBS
2. What is colorectal cancer and is it preventable?  The Guardian
3. Colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults. Here's who is most at risk and symptoms to watch for  AP News
4. ‘Alarming trend’: Why colorectal cancer is becoming a disease of younger adults  San Francisco Chronicle
5. Colon cancer now the top cancer killer in Americans under 50  San Antonio Report

U.S. Figure Skating will ask ISU to review system that led to ice dance judging controversy - Glo...

1. U.S. Figure Skating will ask ISU to review system that led to ice dance judging controversy  Globetrotting by Philip Hersh
2. Skating federation backs French judge in Chock and Bates ice dance Olympic controversy - The Athletic  The New York Times
3. Did Controversial Judging Cost U.S. Figure Skaters a Gold Medal?  The Wall Street Journal
4. Madison Chock says ice dance judges should "be vetted and reviewed" after France's controversial win at Winter Olympics  CBS News
5. Winter Olympics 2026: Judges are stealing figure skating's show (and not in a good way)  Yahoo Sports

Live Written Updates and Results From Seattle Supercross - Racer X

1. Live Written Updates and Results From Seattle Supercross  Racer X
2. Jorge Prado withdraws from Seattle SMX Round 6 with a shoulder injury  NBC Sports
3. Haiden Deegan survives a fierce battle with Levi Kitchen in Seattle to win his fifth race of 2026  Yahoo Sports
4. Ken Roczen stalls, recovers, and wins heat 1; Hunter Lawrence wins SMX round 6 heat 2 in Seattle  MSN
5. 2026 Seattle Supercross Results  Cycle News