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Ronda Rousey says her double-comeback bout with Gina Carano is the biggest fight in MMA right now

Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano say their meeting on May 16 is the biggest fight that can be made in mixed martial arts, and they’re both thrilled to end their lengthy retirements for the long-awaited showdown

March 11, 2026

Ronda Rousey says her double-comeback bout with Gina Carano is the biggest fight in MMA right now

Russia and Ukraine both claim front-line progress with US-brokered talks on hold

Russia and Ukraine have made competing claims about who is gaining ground, as Russian strikes keep hitting Ukrainian cities and U.S.-backed talks in Turkey were postponed

March 10, 2026

Russia and Ukraine both claim front-line progress with US-brokered talks on hold

Americas|Crime|US|World

No new trial for man convicted of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley

A judge has rejected a request for a new trial for a Venezuelan man convicted of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley

March 10, 2026

No new trial for man convicted of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley

Americas|Environment|Europe|Science

Mad River ice jam still stuck

March 10, 2026

Seniors keep stickball alive, feeling like kids again, a thousand miles from home

March 10, 2026

Americas|Arts|Crime|Education|Political

Mariachi-playing brothers and their parents are released from ICE custody

March 10, 2026

Americas|Crime|Technology|World

Human Rights Watch details deaths and injuries of police drone attacks in Haiti

Human Rights Watch says drones operated by Haitian security forces and private contractors have killed at least 1,243 people and injured 738 others

March 10, 2026

Human Rights Watch details deaths and injuries of police drone attacks in Haiti

Alexander brothers are convicted of sex trafficking in case that shocked the real estate world

Three brothers, including two of the nation’s most successful luxury real estate brokers, have been convicted of charges that they conspired to drug and rape multiple women

March 10, 2026

Alexander brothers are convicted of sex trafficking in case that shocked the real estate world

Men who brought explosives to NYC protest cited Islamic State as inspiration, complaint says

A court complaint says two men who brought explosives to a protest outside New York City’s mayoral mansion said they were inspired by the Islamic State extremist group

March 09, 2026

Men who brought explosives to NYC protest cited Islamic State as inspiration, complaint says

Americas|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Multiple gunshots fired near Rihanna’s LA home and a woman is taken into custody

Multiple gunshots were fired at the Los Angeles home of Rihanna and police have taken a woman into custody

March 09, 2026

Multiple gunshots fired near Rihanna’s LA home and a woman is taken into custody

Americas|Crime|Sports|World

Chiefs parade mass shooting suspect enters plea for lesser charge

March 10, 2026

Salinas transitional housing opens after past developer funding misuse allegations

March 10, 2026

Americas|Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

3 people hospitalized after car is torn in half in high-speed crash

March 09, 2026

Americas|Business|Entertainment|Europe|Sports

Wrexham leads twice and takes Chelsea to extra time before losing 4-2 in the FA Cup

Against the world champion, Wrexham came agonizingly close to another spectacular plot twist

March 07, 2026

Wrexham leads twice and takes Chelsea to extra time before losing 4-2 in the FA Cup

Americas|Europe|Political|World

Pope names veteran Vatican diplomat as ambassador to the US to manage relations with Trump

Pope Leo XIV named a veteran Vatican diplomat as his new ambassador to the United States

March 07, 2026

Pope names veteran Vatican diplomat as ambassador to the US to manage relations with Trump

Hong Kong firm seeks $2 billion over Panama's takeover of 2 key canal ports

A subsidiary of a Hong Kong-based company that has lost control of two critical ports on the Panama Canal says it is seeking $2 billion of compensation in damages from Panama over its “illegal” takeover of the ports

March 07, 2026

Hong Kong firm seeks $2 billion over Panama's takeover of 2 key canal ports

Americas|Economy|Political|World

‘We can’t take it anymore’: How Trump is pushing Cuba to the brink

March 07, 2026

Noem's firing is little comfort to Minneapolis residents struggling to recover from crackdown

A Latino grocery owner in Minnesota says Kristi Noem’s ousting does not undo the damage from the federal immigration crackdown

March 07, 2026

Noem's firing is little comfort to Minneapolis residents struggling to recover from crackdown

Spanish soccer team desperately seeking Madonna and her 36-year-old shirt

A Spanish soccer team is asking Madonna for help in finding the club shirt she wore on stage during a concert in 1990

March 07, 2026

Spanish soccer team desperately seeking Madonna and her 36-year-old shirt

Justice Department official eyes cases against Cuba leaders as Trump floats 'friendly takeover'

The top Justice Department prosecutor in Miami is considering criminal investigations of Cuban government officials

March 07, 2026

Justice Department official eyes cases against Cuba leaders as Trump floats 'friendly takeover'

Americas|Crime|US|World

A dead woman’s key fob and two grisly crime scenes: How the Utah triple-murder suspect was tracked across state lines

March 06, 2026

Americas|Crime|Health|Political|World

Human rights court orders Peru to pay compensation for a 1997 forced sterilization death

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights is ordering Peru to pay compensation for a woman’s death tied to a forced sterilization program

March 07, 2026

Human rights court orders Peru to pay compensation for a 1997 forced sterilization death

Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump takes forceful steps to pressure Latin American leaders to reduce China ties

The Trump administration in recent weeks has taken forceful steps in one Latin American country after another aimed at curbing the influence and economic dominance of China

March 06, 2026

Trump takes forceful steps to pressure Latin American leaders to reduce China ties

Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

US and Venezuela agree to reestablish diplomatic relations in major shift after Maduro's ouster

The State Department says the United States and Venezuela have agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations in a major shift in a historically adversarial relationship

March 06, 2026

US and Venezuela agree to reestablish diplomatic relations in major shift after Maduro's ouster

Americas|Sports|World

US adds Monique Billings and Rae Burrell for FIBA World Cup qualifier in Puerto Rico

Monique Billings and Rae Burrell have been added to the U.S. women’s basketball roster for the FIBA World Cup qualifier next week in Puerto Rico

March 06, 2026

US adds Monique Billings and Rae Burrell for FIBA World Cup qualifier in Puerto Rico

Americas|Crime|Political|World

Hegseth urges Latin American allies to go on offense against drug cartels

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is urging Latin American countries to take a more aggressive approach against drug cartels

March 05, 2026

Hegseth urges Latin American allies to go on offense against drug cartels

Honduras weighs shift in China-Taiwan ties as Trump pushes for US dominance in Latin America

The new president of Honduras, who was elected with the backing of President Donald Trump, has ordered a review of economic agreements with China

March 05, 2026

Honduras weighs shift in China-Taiwan ties as Trump pushes for US dominance in Latin America

Americas|Crime|World

Louisiana woman accused of abandoning child several times

March 05, 2026

Americas|Crime|Environment|Lifestyle

'They're everywhere': Chickens overrun Sacramento neighborhood, leaving residents frustrated

March 05, 2026

Americas|Business|Europe|Sports

Rahm says European tour is 'extorting' LIV players by making them play more events to rejoin tour

Jon Rahm is claiming the European tour is extorting players from LIV Golf by making them play extra tournaments if they want to regain membership

March 04, 2026

Rahm says European tour is 'extorting' LIV players by making them play more events to rejoin tour

With 100 days to go, World Cup faces new challenges with Iran war and Mexico violence

With 100 days to go until the World Cup, the Iran war has added a new layer of complexity to the tournament co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada

March 04, 2026

With 100 days to go, World Cup faces new challenges with Iran war and Mexico violence

Americas|Crime|Political|World

US military launches anti-drug trafficking operation in Ecuador

March 04, 2026

Alexander brothers used wealth to lure, drug and rape women and girls, prosecutor says

A federal prosecutor says the wealthy Alexander brothers used the same luring, drugging, and humiliation tactics to sexually assault numerous women and girls, bragging about their exploits in blog posts with titles that included “It’s not rape if.”

March 04, 2026

Alexander brothers used wealth to lure, drug and rape women and girls, prosecutor says

Americas|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

A trial seeks to tie Iranian paramilitary to alleged assassination plot in US

A criminal trial in New York is airing claims that Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard was entangled in a foiled 2024 assassination plot that eyed then-candidate Donald Trump as a possible target

March 04, 2026

A trial seeks to tie Iranian paramilitary to alleged assassination plot in US

Americas|Crime|US|World

Austin shooting suspect is being investigated for possible terror motive. Who was he?

March 03, 2026

CIA agents successfully executed a plan for regime change in Iran in 1953 – but Trump hasn’t revealed any signs of a plan

A covert US campaign in the mid-20th century helped steer Iran toward the intense anti-American sentiment that has distinguished its government policy for decades.

March 04, 2026

CIA agents successfully executed a plan for regime change in Iran in 1953 – but Trump hasn’t revealed any signs of a plan

Americas|Crime|Education|Europe|Lifestyle

Community gathers to stand up to bullying, one truck at a time

March 03, 2026

Americas|Europe|Sports|World

Shane Lowry has no choice but to pick himself up and move on after PGA National collapse

It's OK to feel sad for Shane Lowry

March 03, 2026

Shane Lowry has no choice but to pick himself up and move on after PGA National collapse

San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb will start WBC opener for Team USA against Brazil

San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb will start on the mound for Team USA in its first World Baseball Classic game Friday night against Brazil, manager Mark DeRosa said Monday

March 03, 2026

San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb will start WBC opener for Team USA against Brazil

Americas|Crime|World

Jalisco cartel leader 'El Mencho' buried in a golden casket in a Guadalajara cemetery

The leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel has been buried in a shiny golden casket with enormous flower wreaths and a large military presence in the state that gave name to one of Mexico’s most powerful cartels

March 03, 2026

Jalisco cartel leader 'El Mencho' buried in a golden casket in a Guadalajara cemetery

Savannah Guthrie returns to her mother’s home in first sighting there since disappearance

“Today” show host Savannah Guthrie and her sister returned to their mother’s home outside Tucson in their first sighting at the house since Nancy Guthrie went missing a month ago

March 03, 2026

Savannah Guthrie returns to her mother’s home in first sighting there since disappearance

Americas|Crime|US|World

Gunman was not on the FBI's radar before he opened fire on a crowded Texas bar, authorities say

Federal and city authorities say the gunman who opened fire outside a Texas bar, killing three people and wounding more than a dozen was not on their radar before the attack

March 03, 2026

Gunman was not on the FBI's radar before he opened fire on a crowded Texas bar, authorities say

Americas|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Cuba's president pushes for 'urgent' changes to island's economic and business model

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says his government should “immediately” focus on implementing urgent transformations to the island’s economic and social model as oil reserves in the Caribbean country dwindle

March 03, 2026

Cuba's president pushes for 'urgent' changes to island's economic and business model

Americas|Crime|Election|Political|World

Haiti opens registration for what would be the 1st election in a decade

Haiti’s government has opened a 10-day registration period for political parties to run in an upcoming general election

March 03, 2026

Haiti opens registration for what would be the 1st election in a decade

Man killed by state trooper after fatally stabbing a woman and a dog in road rage incident near DC

March 02, 2026

Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Argentina's Milei opens Congress praising Trump and attacking opposition

Argentina’s libertarian President Javier Milei opened Congress with a fiery 90-minute speech highlighting his government’s achievements and praising his relationship with American President Donald Trump

March 02, 2026

Argentina's Milei opens Congress praising Trump and attacking opposition

Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Lifestyle

Cash box with $1,000 stolen from Girl Scouts selling cookies

March 02, 2026

Americas|Crime|Sports|World

Dan Serafini sentenced to life without parole for Lake Tahoe shootings of in-laws

March 01, 2026

Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|World

Cargo plane carrying money crashes near Bolivia's capital, killing at least 15 people, official says

An official says a cargo plane carrying money has crashed near Bolivia’s capital, damaging about a dozen vehicles on a highway, scattering bills on the ground and leaving at least 15 people dead

February 28, 2026

Cargo plane carrying money crashes near Bolivia's capital, killing at least 15 people, official says

Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Argentine lawmakers approve historic labor reform promoted by President Javier Milei

Argentine President Javier Milei has scored a crucial victory in congress with the approval of a sweeping labor reform aimed at radically altering labor relations in the South American country

February 27, 2026

Argentine lawmakers approve historic labor reform promoted by President Javier Milei

Americas|Crime|Political|World

Trump administration designates Iran as a state sponsor of wrongful detention

February 28, 2026

Americas|Crime|Europe|World

In Minnesota, US cardinals and pope’s ambassador decry mass deportations and call for reconciliation

Two American cardinals and the Vatican’s ambassador to the U.S. denounced the mass deportations in Minnesota under the federal government’s immigration crackdown

February 28, 2026

In Minnesota, US cardinals and pope’s ambassador decry mass deportations and call for reconciliation

Americas|MidEast|Political|World

A new Gallup poll shows how Americans' sympathies have shifted in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

A new Gallup poll shows that American sympathies in the Middle East have shifted dramatically toward the Palestinians after decades of overwhelming support for the Israelis

February 27, 2026

A new Gallup poll shows how Americans' sympathies have shifted in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Americas|Sports|World

Lionel Messi knocked down as fans storm the pitch during Inter Miami friendly in Puerto Rico

Soccer star Lionel Messi was knocked to the ground by a fan and a security guard at the end of Inter Miami’s friendly match in Puerto Rico

February 28, 2026

Lionel Messi knocked down as fans storm the pitch during Inter Miami friendly in Puerto Rico

Americas|Arts|Entertainment|Opinion|World

Bad Bunny says reggaeton is Puerto Rican, but it was born in Panama

Emerging from a swirl of sonic influences, reggaeton began as Panamanian protest music long before Puerto Rican artists turned the genre into a global phenomenon.

February 27, 2026

Bad Bunny says reggaeton is Puerto Rican, but it was born in Panama

Americas|Crime|Political|Sports|World

FIFA president says he has full confidence in Mexico as World Cup host despite cartel violence

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he has full confidence in Mexico as a World Cup host, even after a deadly wave of cartel violence

February 27, 2026

FIFA president says he has full confidence in Mexico as World Cup host despite cartel violence

Americas|Crime|World

US citizen was among those killed in Cuba speedboat shootout. Here’s what we know

February 27, 2026

Americas|Crime|Political|World

Deadly shooting in Cuban waters highlights obsessions with counter-revolution as US pressure mounts

Word from the Cuban government of a deadly encounter between its troops and a boat carrying armed expatriates is casting a spotlight on Cubans living in the U.S. who still harbor aspirations of a counter-revolution 67 years after a guerrilla uprising ushered in communism

February 27, 2026

Deadly shooting in Cuban waters highlights obsessions with counter-revolution as US pressure mounts

Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro asks judge to toss out indictment against him

The lawyer for deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has asked a judge to toss out the indictment against his client on the grounds that the United States has violated his rights to defend himself by blocking funds to pay his legal costs

February 27, 2026

Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro asks judge to toss out indictment against him

Americas|Crime|Political|World

Cuba says 4 killed in speedboat shooting were attempting to infiltrate the country

Cuba says the 10 passengers on a boat that opened fire on its soldiers were armed Cubans living in the U.S. who were trying to infiltrate the island and unleash terrorism

February 26, 2026

Cuba says 4 killed in speedboat shooting were attempting to infiltrate the country

Americas|Crime|Political|World

What to know about the boat shooting in Cuban waters that killed 4

Cuban soldiers confronted a speedboat carrying 10 people as the vessel approached the island and opened fire on the troops, who fired back

February 26, 2026

What to know about the boat shooting in Cuban waters that killed 4

Stowaway Svetlana Dali successfully sneaks on plane to Europe again, sources say

February 27, 2026

Americas|Crime|Europe|Travel|World

Convicted stowaway arrested again after a new alleged ticketless flight from US to Italy

A woman on probation for stowing away on an international flight has been arrested again after sneaking onto a flight from Newark, New Jersey, to Milan, Italy, A law enforcement official familiar with the matter said Thursday that Svetlana Dali was taken into custody Thursday at Milan’s Malpensa Airport

February 27, 2026

Convicted stowaway arrested again after a new alleged ticketless flight from US to Italy

Americas|Crime|World

Victims held at gunpoint in Milwaukee; suspect fired shots inside residence

February 27, 2026

Americas|Crime|Travel|World

Experts urge informed planning for spring break in Mexico after cartel-related violence

Cartel-linked violence in parts of Mexico may have some spring break travelers rethinking their plans

February 27, 2026

Experts urge informed planning for spring break in Mexico after cartel-related violence

UN World Food Program head Cindy McCain says she will step down for health reasons

U.N. World Food Program Executive Director Cindy McCain has announced she will step down as the head of the humanitarian organization in three months to focus on her health

February 26, 2026

UN World Food Program head Cindy McCain says she will step down for health reasons

Americas|Crime|US|World

As Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance nears one month, other Tucson families have been waiting decades for answers

February 26, 2026

Americas|Asia|Crime|Political|World

The father of a US-based Hong Kong activist is sentenced to 8 months under national security law

A Hong Kong court has sentenced the father of a U.S.-based activist to eight months in prison in the first case brought against the relative of a pro-democracy activist wanted by the city's authorities under a national security law

February 26, 2026

The father of a US-based Hong Kong activist is sentenced to 8 months under national security law

Americas|Crime|World

Cuba says its forces kill four in gunfight after Florida speedboat tries to ‘infiltrate’ island

February 25, 2026

Americas|Crime|Sports|World

FIFA's Infantino has 'complete confidence' in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violence

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he has “complete confidence” in Mexico as a World Cup co-host despite days of cartel violence in the country that has left at least 70 people dead

February 25, 2026

FIFA's Infantino has 'complete confidence' in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violence

Americas|Crime|Political|World

Residents want local governments to end contracts that let ICE train on their gun ranges

Residents in a Southern California city want local police to stop letting federal immigration agents train at a publicly owned firing range

February 25, 2026

Residents want local governments to end contracts that let ICE train on their gun ranges

Americas|Crime|US|World

Maduro's lawyer says US is blocking Venezuela government from paying deposed leader's drug defense

The lawyer for deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro says the United States is blocking funding for the cost of defending himself against drug trafficking charges

February 26, 2026

Maduro's lawyer says US is blocking Venezuela government from paying deposed leader's drug defense

Americas|Business|Sports|World

Cal Raleigh not focused on trying for another 60-homer season in Seattle

Cal Raleigh has already gone deep this spring

February 25, 2026

Cal Raleigh not focused on trying for another 60-homer season in Seattle

Americas|Crime|Environment|Health|World

Floods ravage southeastern Brazil and kill 46 as rescuers race to find the missing

Floods in Brazil’s Minas Gerais state have killed at least 46 people and forced thousands from their homes

February 25, 2026

Floods ravage southeastern Brazil and kill 46 as rescuers race to find the missing

Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Freed Venezuelan political prisoner reunites with niece at Trump’s State of the Union address

February 25, 2026

Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Trial begins for group accused of antifa links in shooting at Texas immigration detention center

Federal prosecutors are describing those who participated in a July 4 gathering outside a Texas immigration detention center that left a police officer wounded as antifa members intent on a “violent campaign” to influence U.S. policy

February 25, 2026

Trial begins for group accused of antifa links in shooting at Texas immigration detention center

Americas|Crime|Education|Environment|World

Legal advocates seek to halt CBP policy pressuring unaccompanied children to self-deport

Legal advocates are asking a judge to stop U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents from urging unaccompanied immigrant children to voluntarily deport themselves

February 25, 2026

Legal advocates seek to halt CBP policy pressuring unaccompanied children to self-deport

Americas|Crime|Education|US|World

Justice Department lawsuit says UCLA failed to protect Jewish employees from hostility

The Justice Department is suing the University of California over allegations that UCLA failed to protect Jewish employees from antisemitic harassment amid pro-Palestinian protests that roiled the campus in 2023 and 2024

February 24, 2026

Justice Department lawsuit says UCLA failed to protect Jewish employees from hostility

Americas|Crime|US|World

A group of Mexican mothers with years of experience looking for missing people joins Guthrie search

February 24, 2026

Americas|Crime|Travel|World

What travelers need to know as situation in Mexico calms

February 23, 2026

Americas|Business|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Ohio sanitation worker finds wanted suspect hiding in trash can

February 24, 2026

Americas|Crime|Travel|World

American recounts Mexico violence following drug lord's killing

CNN's Jim Sciutto speaks with Yoni Pizer, who was in Puerto Vallarta with his husband and friends when he says they were attacked by members of a cartel.

February 23, 2026

American recounts Mexico violence following drug lord's killing

Portuguese soccer federation monitoring situation in Mexico ahead of friendly in March

The Portuguese soccer federation says it is monitoring the situation in Mexico amid a surge in violence ahead of its friendly against the Mexican national team in March

February 24, 2026

Portuguese soccer federation monitoring situation in Mexico ahead of friendly in March

US ambassador to France defuses diplomatic squabble with Paris over killing of student

The U.S. ambassador to France has reached out to defuse a new diplomatic spat after skipping a French summons over U.S. comments on French politics

February 24, 2026

US ambassador to France defuses diplomatic squabble with Paris over killing of student

Americas|Crime|Travel|World

Travel agency offers advice for tourists considering trips to Mexico

February 24, 2026

Hong Kong protests after Panama takes control of 2 key ports on the Panama Canal

Hong Kong protests after Panama takes control of two key ports on the Panama Canal once run by a Hong Kong company

February 24, 2026

Hong Kong protests after Panama takes control of 2 key ports on the Panama Canal

Americas|Crime|US|World

Witness who saw friend fatally shot by immigration agent in Texas last year dies in car accident

A Texas man who saw his friend get shot and killed last year by a federal immigration agent died last weekend in a fiery car crash

February 24, 2026

Witness who saw friend fatally shot by immigration agent in Texas last year dies in car accident

Americas|Crime|Travel|World

Bay Area travelers stranded in Puerto Vallarta after cartel violence cancels flights

February 23, 2026

Americas|Crime|World

Mexican military helicopters fly over Puerto Vallarta

Videos show helicopters flying low over Puerto Vallarta as part of the Mexican military operation that killed Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, the head of Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

February 22, 2026

Mexican military helicopters fly over Puerto Vallarta

Americas|Business|Crime|World

Violent clashes erupt across Mexico after death of ‘El Mencho’

Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, one of the world’s most wanted traffickers, died following a Mexican military operation carried out on Sunday – sparking violent clashes across the country.

February 22, 2026

Violent clashes erupt across Mexico after death of ‘El Mencho’

Americas|Crime|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Man arrested after falling into stranger's pool

February 23, 2026

Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU fails to pass new sanctions targeting Russia after Hungary objects

Hungary has blocked the European Union’s latest sanctions plan against Russia, and said it will hold up a big new loan for Ukraine

February 23, 2026

EU fails to pass new sanctions targeting Russia after Hungary objects

Americas|Crime|Sports|World

Soccer matches postponed amid violence after army kills Mexican cartel leader 'El Mencho'

Violence linked to a major cartel leader’s death has forced Mexico to postpone four high-level soccer games

February 23, 2026

Soccer matches postponed amid violence after army kills Mexican cartel leader 'El Mencho'

Americas|Crime|Political|World

Mexican army kills leader of powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel during operation to capture him

The Mexican army says it has killed the powerful leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel in a military operation

February 22, 2026

Mexican army kills leader of powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel during operation to capture him

Americas|Crime|Political|World

Pro-Trump lawmaker in Colombia faces questions after son’s detention by ICE

February 22, 2026

Americas|Crime|Europe|Political|World

From abdication to Diana, Harry and ex-Prince Andrew. A look at major British royal scandals

Britain’s monarchy faces fresh strain as police investigate the former Prince Andrew over alleged misconduct as a former trade envoy

February 22, 2026

From abdication to Diana, Harry and ex-Prince Andrew. A look at major British royal scandals

Americas|Europe|Sports|World

US pays tribute to the late Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew at the Winter Olympics

The U.S. men's hockey team will play for gold against Canada and it has honored Johnny Gaudreau’s memory along the way

February 21, 2026

US pays tribute to the late Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew at the Winter Olympics

Americas|Crime|Political|World

Opposition activists among 1,557 prisoners set for release under Venezuela's amnesty

Venezuela’s government says it is freeing large numbers of people held for political reasons after passing a new amnesty law

February 21, 2026

Opposition activists among 1,557 prisoners set for release under Venezuela's amnesty

Americas|Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

She was an orphan adopted from Iran by a US veteran. The Trump administration wants to deport her

A woman adopted as a toddler by an American war veteran, who he found in the 1970s in an Iranian orphanage and raised as a Christian, is being threatened with deportation to Iran, a country notoriously dangerous for Christians and on the brink of war with the United States

February 21, 2026

She was an orphan adopted from Iran by a US veteran. The Trump administration wants to deport her

Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

US military strikes another alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific, killing 3

The U.S. military says it has carried out another deadly strike on a vessel accused of trafficking drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean

February 21, 2026

US military strikes another alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific, killing 3

Americas|Arts|Entertainment|World

Bad Bunny positioned to consolidate his popularity in Brazil with first-ever performances

Bad Bunny’s huge global rise is finally breaking through in Brazil, a market that overwhelmingly favors national artists

February 21, 2026

Bad Bunny positioned to consolidate his popularity in Brazil with first-ever performances

Americas|Crime|Political|World

Venezuela’s new amnesty law gets a chilly response from the opposition and detainees’ families

Venezuela has passed a new amnesty law, but some families of political detainees and prisoners' rights groups are reacting with mixed feelings

February 20, 2026

Venezuela’s new amnesty law gets a chilly response from the opposition and detainees’ families

Americas|Europe|Sports|World

Nathan MacKinnon scores late as Canada beats Finland to reach the Olympic gold-medal game

Nathan MacKinnon scored the go-ahead goal with 35.2 seconds left to help Canada survive another scare at the Olympics, rallying to beat Finland 3-2 in the semifinals and advance to the men’s gold-medal game

February 20, 2026

Nathan MacKinnon scores late as Canada beats Finland to reach the Olympic gold-medal game

Americas|Crime|Political|World

Venezuela approves amnesty that could release hundreds detained for political reasons

Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez has signed into law an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of politicians, activists, lawyers and many others

February 19, 2026

Venezuela approves amnesty that could release hundreds detained for political reasons

Americas|Crime|Political|World

Venezuela passed a law to free hundreds of political prisoners after US pressure. Here’s why some welcome it cautiously

February 20, 2026

Americas|Crime|Political|World

Mexico and El Salvador make big cocaine seizures at sea as US continues lethal strikes

El Salvador and Mexico have reported major cocaine seizures at sea this week, as U.S. strikes on suspected drug boats leave 11 people dead

February 19, 2026

Mexico and El Salvador make big cocaine seizures at sea as US continues lethal strikes

Timeline: How Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor fell from grace over his ties to Epstein

February 19, 2026

Americas|Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Dead iguana kills dog, paralyzes another

February 19, 2026

Americas|Crime|Election|Political|World

José María Balcázar becomes Peru's eighth president in a decade

José María Balcázar has become Peru's new interim president, replacing another interim leader who was removed over corruption allegations just four months into his term

February 18, 2026

José María Balcázar becomes Peru's eighth president in a decade

Americas|Election|Finance|Political|World

Peru’s leader José Jerí ousted over ‘Chifa-gate’ scandal, as presidential ‘curse’ strikes again

February 17, 2026

Americas|Political|World

US Southern Command chief meets Venezuela's president weeks after Maduro's capture

The top U.S. military commander for Latin America has met with Venezuela’s acting president in Caracas as both sides discuss security and policy goals

February 19, 2026

US Southern Command chief meets Venezuela's president weeks after Maduro's capture

Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Argentina's Milei heads to the US again, balancing Trump ties with growing China trade

Argentina’s President Javier Milei deepens ties with U.S. President Donald Trump while trying to avoid a break with China, Argentina’s top trading partner

February 18, 2026

Argentina's Milei heads to the US again, balancing Trump ties with growing China trade

Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz fight pitch-rigging case as spring training starts

Prospects for a spring fraud trial for two Cleveland Guardians stars accused of colluding with sports bettors to rig bets are fading after they appeared in Brooklyn federal court as their teammates start their new season

February 18, 2026

Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz fight pitch-rigging case as spring training starts

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Russia hosts Cuban foreign minister and urges US not to blockade Cuba

The Cuban foreign minister is visiting Moscow as the island faces blackouts and severe fuel shortages worsened by a U

February 18, 2026

Russia hosts Cuban foreign minister and urges US not to blockade Cuba

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US senators visit key Ukrainian port city as they push for fresh sanctions on Russia

A delegation of U.S. senators is returning from a trip to Ukraine

February 18, 2026

US senators visit key Ukrainian port city as they push for fresh sanctions on Russia

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Man meets Dutch firefighter who cares for his WWII father's grave: 'Cannot thank you enough'

February 18, 2026

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Driver fleeing ICE officers crashes, killing a Georgia teacher, authorities say

Authorities in Georgia say a Guatemalan driver fleeing a Georgia traffic stop by federal immigration officers crashed into another vehicle, killing a teacher who was headed to work

February 17, 2026

Driver fleeing ICE officers crashes, killing a Georgia teacher, authorities say

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'Extremely alarming': Woman violently attacked by stranger on beach

February 17, 2026

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Fire in a storage room in northeastern Spain kills five children

Officials in northeastern Spain say a fire that broke out in a top-floor storage room at an apartment building in northeastern Spain has killed five children who were trapped inside the room

February 17, 2026

Fire in a storage room in northeastern Spain kills five children

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Witnesses describe confusion, fear in deadly hockey rink shooting

February 17, 2026

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American surfer Kurt Van Dyke found dead in apparent robbery at his home in Costa Rica

February 17, 2026

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Rubio plugs Orbán's bid for another term in Hungary's elections

Marco Rubio is backing Viktor Orbán ahead of Hungary’s April election during a visit to Budapest

February 16, 2026

Rubio plugs Orbán's bid for another term in Hungary's elections

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Dogs parade at Rio Carnival as their owners protest against animal cruelty

Dozens of dogs dressed as alligators, fairies and superheroes have gathered at a Rio de Janeiro Carnival street party as their owners protested cruelty against pets

February 14, 2026

Dogs parade at Rio Carnival as their owners protest against animal cruelty

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Rubio reassures Europe’s leaders of US backing — but only if they change course

February 14, 2026

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A year after border agent's killing, 7 Zizians fight criminal charges in 3 states

Seven people with ties to the group known as Zizians remain jailed in three states, but so far none of their criminal cases have gone to trial

February 14, 2026

A year after border agent's killing, 7 Zizians fight criminal charges in 3 states

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Guns and mental health struggles: What the apparent online footprint of the Canada school shooter tells us

February 12, 2026

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Coyne Schofield scores 2 goals as US routs Italy 6-0 to advance to Olympic women's hockey semifinals

Kendall Coyne Schofield scored twice and top-seeded United States routed Olympic host Italy 6-0 in a lopsided, festive and sometimes chippy women’s hockey quarterfinal at the Milan Cortina Games

February 13, 2026

Coyne Schofield scores 2 goals as US routs Italy 6-0 to advance to Olympic women's hockey semifinals

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Bad Bunny offered to pay for Puerto Rican star Carlos Correa's WBC insurance

Bad Bunny really wanted to see Carlos Correa play for Puerto Rico at home in the World Baseball Classic

February 13, 2026

Bad Bunny offered to pay for Puerto Rican star Carlos Correa's WBC insurance

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Au pair who plotted elaborate double murder with Brendan Banfield sentenced to maximum 10 years in prison

February 13, 2026

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Brendan Banfield found guilty of double murder in au pair affair trial

A Virginia jury convicted Brendan Banfield of aggravated murder for the killings of his wife and another man on Monday. Banfield is expected to be sentenced to life in prison.

February 13, 2026

Brendan Banfield found guilty of double murder in au pair affair trial

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What we know about the victims killed in one of Canada’s worst school shootings

February 13, 2026

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Trump administration deported some migrants at a cost of $1 million each, Democratic report says

February 13, 2026

A timeline of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota

The Trump administration is ending Operation Metro Surge, a sweeping immigration crackdown in Minnesota that sparked weeks of protests and left two U.S. citizens dead

February 12, 2026

A timeline of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota

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Judge says US must help bring back some of the Venezuelans deported to notorious prison

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to make arrangements to allow some of the Venezuelan migrants flown to a notorious prison in El Salvador to return to the U

February 12, 2026

Judge says US must help bring back some of the Venezuelans deported to notorious prison

Mexico freezes Miss Universe co-owner's bank accounts during organized crime investigation

Mexico’s anti-money laundering office has frozen the bank accounts of Raúl Rocha Cantú, a Mexican co-owner of Miss Universe, amid an investigation into drugs, fuel and arms trafficking

December 05, 2025

Mexico freezes Miss Universe co-owner's bank accounts during organized crime investigation

Venezuela's lawmakers postpone final debate on amnesty bill to address sticking points

Venezuela’s ruling party lawmakers have debated an amnesty bill that could free hundreds of people held for political reasons

February 12, 2026

Venezuela's lawmakers postpone final debate on amnesty bill to address sticking points

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Woman charged with dumping newborn baby in portable toilet

February 12, 2026

Pipeline rupture sends 36,000 gallons of wastewater near Tijuana River

February 12, 2026

Europe warily awaits Rubio at Munich Security Conference as Trump roils transatlantic ties

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading a large U.S. delegation to the Munich Security Conference this week

February 12, 2026

Europe warily awaits Rubio at Munich Security Conference as Trump roils transatlantic ties

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Argentina's Senate backs President Milei's contentious labor overhaul after protests

Argentina’s Senate has given its overall approval to a labor overhaul that is considered crucial to President Javier Milei’s shock therapy program after hours of debate that unfolded in the shadow of a mass protest outside Congress

February 11, 2026

Argentina's Senate backs President Milei's contentious labor overhaul after protests

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How Mexican cartels employ drones as tools to smuggle drugs and fight enemies

The temporary closure of airspace over El Paso, Texas has caused unease south of the U.S. border and put the spotlight on the use of drones by Mexican cartels

February 11, 2026

How Mexican cartels employ drones as tools to smuggle drugs and fight enemies

The Latest: Bondi deflected questions on Epstein files across 5-hour hearing

Attorney General Pam Bondi took heated questions from lawmakers in a combative congressional hearing over the Justice Department’s handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein that have exposed sensitive private information about victims despite redaction efforts

February 11, 2026

The Latest: Bondi deflected questions on Epstein files across 5-hour hearing

They told him he won $750,000, then the man lost money

February 11, 2026

Trump administration plans to hold back grant money for some Democratic-led states

President Donald Trump’s administration plans to withhold public health and transportation funds from several Democratic-led states

February 10, 2026

Trump administration plans to hold back grant money for some Democratic-led states

US to expand passport revocations for parents who owe child support, AP sources say

Parents who owe a significant amount of child support soon could lose their ability to travel internationally as the Trump administration expands and steps up enforcement of a 30-year-old law that allows the federal government to revoke American passports until payments are made

February 10, 2026

US to expand passport revocations for parents who owe child support, AP sources say

Russia can’t attack NATO this year but plans to boost its own forces, an intelligence chief says

A senior European intelligence chief says Russia cannot launch an attack on NATO this year or next but is planning to increase its forces significantly along the alliance’s eastern flank, depending on the outcome of the war in Ukraine

February 10, 2026

Russia can’t attack NATO this year but plans to boost its own forces, an intelligence chief says

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Trump the ‘demolition’ man of world order, European security experts warn

February 10, 2026

Jake Paul cheers from the second row as his fiancée, Jutta Leerdam, wins Olympic speedskating gold

YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul was in the stands for speedskating at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics to watch his fiancée, Jutta Leerdam of the Netherlands, win the gold medal in the women's 1,000 meters

February 09, 2026

Jake Paul cheers from the second row as his fiancée, Jutta Leerdam, wins Olympic speedskating gold

‘Not prepared to walk away’: Starmer defends premiership as UK government reels from Epstein fallout

February 09, 2026

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