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Trump awards Connor Hellebuyck Presidential Medal of Freedom after Olympic victory
Hellebuyck made 41 saves in the US' 2-1 overtime win over Canada for gold in Milan. A three-time Vezina Trophy winner, the 32-year-old Michigan native is also the reigning Hart Trophy (MVP) winner.
US House narrowly fails to pass aviation safety bill drafted after deadly 2025 crash
US CDC vaccine advisory panel sets March meeting after delay
Netherlands summons Iranian ambassador over seizure of diplomatic luggage
Nancy Guthrie's family offers $1 million reward for information leading to her recovery
There has been no sign of the 84-year-old Arizona woman since her kidnapping in the early morning of February 1, 2026.
Hundred-fifty-year-old bottle unearthed in Utah may contain alcoholic apple cider
The bottle, produced between 1870 and 1890, was found this past summer at an archeological site in Alta, Utah, a former mining town turned ski resort.
Why US moved from backing Iranian protesters to bargaining over nuclear program - analysis
Trump’s rhetoric originally tied potential military action to Tehran’s repression of protesters. In less than a month, the justification had pivoted to Iran's nuclear program.
Tremors in Washington: The targeted campaign to turn Christians against Israel - opinion
In countries across the region, Christian communities are persecuted and even massacred. By contrast, Christians in Israel are protected by law with full civil rights, representation, and security.
Trump raises tariff to 15% after Supreme Court strikes down previous program
Trump announced the new tariffs in a Truth Social post, noting they would be effective "almost immediately."
US babycare brand under fire for sexualising children in viral marketing campaign
Products marketed by Frida were advertised with lines such as “fancy a quickie?” and “I get turned on easily.”
Trump nominee Jeremy Carl facing Senate pushback over history of antisemitic remarks
“Jews have often loved to play the victim rather than accept that they are participants in history,” said Carl, who is seeking a top position in the US State Department.
New Mexico approves comprehensive probe of Epstein’s Zorro Ranch
A bipartisan committee will seek testimony from alleged sexual abuse victims at the ranch, as well as identify officials who may have known what was going on at the property.
EU commissioner Dubravka Suica to attend US board of peace meeting
EU joins US board of peace talks on Gaza, with Commissioner Dubravka Suica attending as an observer to support recovery and ceasefire.
Grapevine, February 13, 2026: An anti-aggression alliance
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.