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Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:24:39 ESTIran says progress made in nuclear talks with U.S. after partial closure of Strait of Hormuz
Iran and the United States reached an understanding on Tuesday on main "guiding principles" in talks aimed at resolving their longstanding nuclear dispute, but that does not mean a deal is imminent, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi said.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:08:09 ESTRussia, Ukraine exchange damaging volleys ahead of trilateral talks with U.S.
Russian forces pounded Ukrainian power infrastructure before a new round of peace talks, killing three energy workers and leaving tens of thousands of people without power and heat, officials said Tuesday. For its part, Ukraine struck a Russian oi...
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:34:04 ESTVictims in Rhode Island hockey arena shooting were suspect's ex-wife and son
A person who opened fire during a youth hockey game at an ice rink in Rhode Island on Monday killed their ex-wife and one son, Pawtucket Police Chief Tina Goncalves said Tuesday.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 04:58:11 ESTJesse Jackson, U.S. civil rights activist, dead at 84
Jesse Jackson, the Martin Luther King protégé whose two bids for the U.S. presidency highlighted a lifelong fight for social and economic justice for all Americans, has died at age 84, his family said in a statement on Tuesday.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:54:27 ESTFor the 2nd year in a row, no one finished this wildly punishing marathon
Just like that, the annual race based on a prison break, that starts with its founder blowing a conch and lighting a cigarette, came to another anticlimactic end.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:56:19 ESTChina's kung fu robots | About That
Andrew Chang explains why China's humanoid robots are being recognized globally and how China has been leading in the AI-powered robotics space.
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Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:28:36 ESTStephen Colbert says CBS blocked interview with Democratic candidate James Talarico
Late-night host Stephen Colbert said his interview with Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico was pulled from Monday night's broadcast over network fears it would violate regulatory guidance from the Trump administration on giving equal ti...
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:09:31 ESTCucumber costs are skyrocketing in Russia, and so is anger over wartime prices
The humble cucumber, a favourite in Russian salads and meals, is the latest staple to suddenly skyrocket in price, angering consumers and stirring up politicians and regulators keen to tamp down any popular discontent at a time of war.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:34:43 ESTIN PHOTOS | Lunar New Year celebrations for the Year of the Horse
The Year of the Horse has begun, and celebrations around the world have started in what is being described as a year filled with independence, forward movement and energy.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:34:41 ESTSavannah Guthrie and family not suspects in mother's disappearance: sheriff
Nancy Guthrie's family has been cleared as possible suspects in her abduction, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said on Monday, as the case involving the mother of Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie entered its third week.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 04:00:00 ESTCanadians are ready for Chinese-made autos, but experts note there are security risks
Weeks after Ottawa announced that it would allow a limited number of Chinese-made vehicles into the Canadian market, some have warned that the move puts data privacy at risk. But that might not be a significant turn-off for consumers who are in the m...
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:00:00 EST3 killed, including suspect, in shooting during Rhode Island youth hockey game
Three people, including the suspect, were killed in a shooting during a Rhode Island youth hockey game. Three others are in critical condition. Police say it appears targeted and possibly tied to a family dispute.
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 04:00:00 ESTThe art of no deal: A Greenlandic carver’s vengeful response to Trump shows opportunity amid crisis
Greenlanders don't think that Donald Trump is done with their island quite yet, but some are determined to make the most of the crisis. Carver Kim Kleist-Eriksen — who carved his own rebuttal of Trump's efforts to take over the island — has found...
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:57:58 ESTObama clarifies comments on aliens being real, says he saw 'no evidence' they've made contact
Former U.S. president Barack Obama took to Instagram on Sunday to clarify comments he'd made on a podcast about aliens being real, saying he did not see evidence that aliens have made contact with us.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:55:48 ESTAt 41, American Elana Meyers Taylor captures her 1st Olympic monobob title
Elana Meyers Taylor, the 41-year-old United States bobsledder whose career was jeopardized by concussions, is finally an Olympic champion. She prevailed in women's monobob with a four-run time of three minutes 57.93 seconds, beating Laura Nolte of Ge...
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 04:00:00 ESTTourism was once an 'economic locomotive' in Cuba. Now, the train is coming off the tracks
For decades, Cuba's tourism sector has enjoyed a reputation as an "economic locomotive" among authorities who saw it as the lifeblood of the Caribbean island country's economy. But the industry has been in decline since its 2018 peak, and the U.S. go...
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:42:54 ESTRobert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor known for Tender Mercies and The Godfather, dead at 95
American actor Robert Duvall, known for his best-actor Oscar role in Tender Mercies and for appearing in classics like The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, has died at 95.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:44:07 ESTDana Eden, co-creator of Israeli TV series Tehran, found dead in Athens hotel: police
Israeli producer Dana Eden, best known for co-creating the Emmy-winning drama Tehran, has died suddenly in Greece, Israeli public broadcaster KAN said Monday.
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:18:59 ESTDNA recovered from glove found near home of Savannah Guthrie's missing mom: FBI
The FBI says a glove containing DNA was found about three kilometres from Nancy Guthrie's home and appears to match those worn by a masked person outside her front door in Tucson, Ariz., the night she vanished.
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 09:00:00 ESTGisèle Pelicot has been called a lot of things: Victim. Survivor. Icon. She calls herself 'an optimist'
Gisèle Pelicot waived her right to anonymity at her ex-husband's trial in September 2024, where he would be convicted of drugging her, raping her and inviting men to do the same while she was unconscious. Now, she's telling her wider story in a memo...