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February 16, 2026

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USA vs Namibia: USA Post Record-Breaking 199/4 in T20 World Cup

A record-setting match unfolded at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, as USA piled up 199/4 against Namibia in a Group A clash that felt more like a one-sided cup tie than a balanced contest. The USA vs Namibia fixture turned into a statement performance, powered by aggressive strokeplay and costly fielding lapses. Opting to bat first, the USA’s top-order came out pressing high, forcing errors early and dictating tempo. Captain Monank Patel set the tone like a forward chasing an early goal, striking 52 from 30 balls with clean boundary hitting. His opening stand with Shayan Jahangir moved quickly, reaching 65

February 16, 2026

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Bengaluru Student Missing in USA found dead – Latest News, Breaking News Today Coimbatore, Tamilnadu – Politics, Business, Politics

Saket Srinivasaiah, a 22-year-old student from Bengaluru, who had been missing in the United States for six days, has been found dead, the Indian Consulate in San Francisco confirmed.Saket was pursuing a Master’s degree in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. He had been reported missing since February 9 after he was last seen near the university campus.According to reports, search operations were carried out in areas including the Berkeley Hills and near local parks after his disappearance. His bag, containing his passport and laptop, was reportedly recovered near a park in the vicinity, intensifying the

February 16, 2026

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Jordan Stolz wins gold, Kauf, Lemly medal

The U.S. men’s hockey team takes the ice again today, hoping for another win. And American speedskater Jordan Stolz looks for another gold medal, this time in the 500-meters.   3:05 a.m.: Curling, women’s round robin (Italy vs. China, Great Britain vs. Canada, Switzerland vs. Japan) 5:35 a.m.: Freestyle skiing, women’s dual moguls semifinals 5:46 a.m.: Freestyle skiing, women’s dual moguls finals* 6 a.m.: Cross-country skiing, women’s 4X7.5km relays* 6:10 a.m.: Men’s hockey, Sweden vs. Slovakia, Germany vs. Latvia 7:30 a.m.: Alpine skiing, men’s giant slalom run 2* 8:05 a.m.: Curling, men’s round robin (Czechia vs. Great Britain, Sweden vs. China, Switzerland vs. Canada, USA vs.

February 16, 2026

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Three U.S. sleds in medal contention after women’s monobob Runs 1-2

Women’s monobob was the first of the bobsled competitions to begin at Milan Cortina 2026, and midway through there’s a multi-athlete fight for gold.  Leading the pack after two runs is Germany’s Laura Nolte, who started first as the No. 1-ranked sled entering the Games. Nolte took that first run as an invitation to set a track record, laying down a 59.44 that none of the other 24 athletes could best. RESULTS Starting 10th on Run 1, Elana Meyers Taylor laid down a 59.49 to go into 2nd place, 0.05 seconds off the lead. The defending silver medalist is the lead U.S. sled

February 15, 2026

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UNC football adds Western Carolina QB Taron Dickens from transfer portal

Updated Feb. 15, 2026, 9:31 a.m. ET North Carolina football has been playing musical chairs at quarterback this offseason. Three have left via the transfer portal, while three have come in. Western Carolina’s Taron Dickens is the latest addition to the Tar Heels‘ quarterback room. Dickens made national headlines last season, shattering the NCAA record for most consecutive passes completed in a single game with 46 in a row against Wofford on Oct. 4. Dickens finished the day 53-for-56 with 378 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Catamounts to a 23-21 win. Dickens, a 5-11 junior-to-be out of Miami, passed

February 15, 2026

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Olympics news, live updates: Erin Jackson fails to defend her crown, Mikaela Shiffrin finishes 11th in giant slalom

The 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics are in full swing, and it was another busy day in Italy. Here are the top stories we’re watching today: Mikaela Shiffrin can’t shake her Olympic demons Mikaela Shiffrin has a case to be the best skier in the history of the world, and it’s a testament to her success that an Olympic career with two gold medals and a silver could be considered a disappointment. But it’s a subject that’s hard to avoid at this point. Advertisement After a highly disappointing finish in the women’s team combined earlier this week, Shiffrin finished in 11th

February 15, 2026

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Alex Pretti was in earlier confrontation with federal agents who tackled him, broke his rib, sources say

Federal immigration officers have been collecting personal information about protesters and agitators in Minneapolis, sources told CNN – and had documented details about Alex Pretti before he was shot to death on Saturday. It is unclear how Pretti first came to the attention of federal authorities, but sources told CNN that about a week before his death, he suffered a broken rib when a group of federal officers tackled him while he was protesting their attempt to detain other individuals. In a statement, the Department of Homeland Security said that “DHS law enforcement has no record of this incident.” A

February 15, 2026

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US student who took four chickens after breaking into slaughterhouse sentenced to 90 days in jail | California

A California student has been sentenced to 90 days in jail after breaking into a Petaluma poultry slaughterhouse and taking four chickens in an effort she called a “rescue”. Zoe Rosenberg, a 23-year-old student at the University of California, Berkeley, was convicted of felony conspiracy and three misdemeanor counts in October. On Wednesday, a judge sentenced her to 90 days – 60 of which may involve jail alternates, such as house arrest – far less than the four-and-a-half-year maximum sentence she could have faced. The judge also ordered Rosenberg to pay more than $100,000 to Petaluma Poultry, the Perdue Farms

February 15, 2026

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Ukraine war latest: Huge fires after strikes on Odesa – as Russian port hit with ‘massive’ attack | World News

Rubio visiting Orban two months ahead of key election after meeting with Slovakian leader Taking advantage of his time in Europe after the Munich Security Conference, US secretary of state Marco Rubio is visiting Slovakia and Hungary – two countries with strong ties to Donald Trump. The State Department announced Rubio will use the trip to discuss energy cooperation and bilateral issues, including NATO commitments. “These are countries that are very strong with us, very cooperative with the United States, work very closely with us, and it’s a good opportunity to go see them and two countries I’ve never been

February 15, 2026

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U.S. health care is broken — and it’s getting worse : NPR

Flags fly at half-staff outside the UnitedHealthcare corporate headquarters in Minnetonka, Minn., on Dec. 4, 2024, after CEO Brian Thompson was shot dead on a street in New York City. The shocking act of violence sparked a widespread consumer outcry over U.S. health care costs and denied claims. Stephen Maturen/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Stephen Maturen/Getty Images One year after UnitedHealthcare’s CEO was shot and killed, the crisis in U.S. health care has gotten even worse — in ways both obvious and hidden. People increasingly can’t afford health insurance. The costs of both Obamacare and employer-sponsored insurance plans are