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The Latest: Partial government shutdown over DHS oversight seems poised to drag on

The U.S. Capitol is seen Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)(AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib) Lawmakers and the White…

February 17, 2026

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What to know about the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran says it temporarily closed for a military drill

In this image provided by Sepahnews of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard on Feb. 16, 2026, shows troops standing at attention…

February 17, 2026

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Elana Meyers Taylor nearly lost hope. Her team, her husband and the Spurs helped her to Olympic gold

United States' gold medalist Elana Meyers Taylor celebrates at the finish after the women's monobob competition at the 2026 Winter…

February 17, 2026

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Detroit’s stunning surge: Pistons enter post-All-Star play with the NBA’s best record

USA Stars forward Scottie Barnes, center, celebrates with guard Cade Cunningham after a win over World during the NBA All-Star…

February 17, 2026

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Russian and Ukrainian officials meet in Geneva for US-brokered talks after almost 4 years of war

In this photo provided by the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine press office, U.S., center, Ukrainian, right, and…

February 17, 2026

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EU privacy investigation targets Musk’s Grok chatbot over sexualized deepfake images

FILE – The opening page of X is displayed on a computer and phone, Oct. 16, 2023, in Sydney. (AP…

February 17, 2026

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Bangladesh’s new prime minister is sworn in after his party’s landslide election win

President of Bangladesh Mohammed Shahabuddin, left, congratulates Tarique Rahman, Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party after administering him oath of…

February 17, 2026

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AP Was There: A profile of Jesse Jackson as he prepared his 1984 campaign for the presidency

FILE – Jesse Jackson holds his hands up after announcing he will seek the Democratic nomination for president, with his…

February 17, 2026

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Suicide bomber and gunmen kill 11 soldiers and a child in northwestern Pakistan

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A suicide bomber backed by a group of gunmen rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the wall of…

February 17, 2026

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Colorado State visits UNLV after Gibbs-Lawhorn’s 36-point outing

Colorado State Rams (15-10, 6-8 MWC) at UNLV Rebels (13-12, 8-6 MWC) Las Vegas; Wednesday, 11 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE:…

February 17, 2026

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Durley, Nevada Wolf Pack to visit Bargesser, Colorado State Rams

Nevada Wolf Pack (8-17, 4-11 MWC) at Colorado State Rams (19-7, 10-5 MWC) Fort Collins, Colorado; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EST…

February 17, 2026

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UMKC plays Denver, looks to end home slide

Denver Pioneers (9-17, 3-10 Summit) at UMKC Roos (6-19, 4-9 Summit) Kansas City, Missouri; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE:…

February 17, 2026

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Boise State hosts Air Force after Perry’s 20-point game

Air Force Falcons (12-13, 6-9 MWC) at Boise State Broncos (20-6, 11-4 MWC) Boise, Idaho; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM…

February 17, 2026

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Lunar New Year prayers, robots and festivities usher in the Year of the Horse

Dancers in colorful costumes perform Yingge Dance, a traditional folk dance from southern China during Lunar New Year celebrations in…

February 17, 2026

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Texas Republican Paxton steps up his Senate bid against GOP Sen. Cornyn ahead of early voting

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, speaks during a campaign event, Monday, Feb. 16,…

February 16, 2026

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Trump administration ordered to restore George Washington slavery exhibit it removed in Philadelphia

FILE – A person views posted signs on the locations of the now removed explanatory panels that were part of…

February 16, 2026

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Expectations are low for the latest US-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses the audience during a session at the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, Saturday, Feb.…

February 16, 2026

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

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, left, and Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban hold a joint news conference in Budapest,…

February 16, 2026

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Iran meets UN nuclear watchdog in Geneva ahead of more US talks

In this image provided by Sepahnews of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard on Feb. 16, 2026, shows troops standing at attention…

February 16, 2026

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US troops arrive in Nigeria to help train its military, Nigerian military says

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — About 100 U.S. troops plus equipment have arrived in Nigeria to help train soldiers in the…

February 16, 2026

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Dolphins releasing star receiver Tyreek Hill in major roster cuts

FILE – Miami Dolphins' Tyreek Hill looks toward the field son the sideline before an NFL football game against the…

February 16, 2026

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Opening statements held in the trial of a Georgia high school shooting suspect’s father

Colin Gray, the father of Apalachee High School shooting suspect Colt Gray, looks down as his attorney gives his opening…

February 16, 2026

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Winter Olympics recap: Meyers Taylor finally gets gold for US and Eileen Gu wins second silver

United States' gold medalist Elana Meyers Taylor celebrates at the finish after the women's monobob competition at the 2026 Winter…

February 16, 2026

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Gold for Elana! Meyers Taylor, 41, wins Olympic monobob title at Milan Cortina Games

United States' gold medalist Elana Meyers Taylor kisses her medal on the podium of a women's monobob competition at the…

February 16, 2026