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February 12, 2026

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American Ben Ogden wins silver, breaking 50 year medal drought for U.S. men’s cross-country skiing : NPR

Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo, of Norway, from right, Ben Ogden, of the United States, and Oskar Opstad Vike, of Norway, compete in the final of the cross-country skiing men’s sprint classic at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Tesero, Italy, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP hide caption toggle caption Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP VAL DI FIEMME, Italy – Vermont cross-country ski racer Ben Ogden pulled off a feat today at the Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium in Val di Fiemme, Italy, that no men’s U.S. skier has accomplished since 1976 — ascending a podium at a Winter Olympics. Ogden, 25, won silver, finishing behind

February 12, 2026

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NBA All-Star 2026: Will the new USA vs. World format work? Breaking down this weekend’s big questions

With an awfully busy 2026 NBA trade deadline now in the rear-view mirror, the NBA now trains its gaze on Los Angeles, site of the annual midseason basketball exhibition/convention/trade show/sugar rush that is All-Star Weekend. Here are a few things to keep an eye on as the league’s best and brightest strut their stuff across three days of basketball-like activities, decidedly un-basketball-like activities prominently featuring The Rizzler and Joey Fatone, and — yet again — a revamped, rebooted game format: Will the new All-Star format work? 75th NBA All-Star Game: 5 p.m. ET Sunday (NBC/Peacock) After “final score: 211-186” didn’t

February 12, 2026

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Cuba is reaching ‘breaking point’ as fuel shortage worsens. What to know – National

The suspension of Air Canada flights to Cuba after the country warned airlines of a fuel shortage marks the latest blow for the island’s economy amid increased pressure from the Trump administration. Cuba had been weathering economic hardship before U.S. President Donald Trump effectively cut off oil shipments to the island by blockading its chief supplier, Venezuela, and threatening tariffs on any country that stepped in to fill the void. After the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in early January, Trump predicted Cuba’s government was “ready to fall” next. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told senators at a

February 12, 2026

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U.S. Religious Liberty commissioner booted from post

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced that Carrie Prejean Boller has been removed from President Donald Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission. “No member of the commission has the right to hijack a hearing for their own personal and political agenda on any issue,” said Patrick, who serves as chair of the commission, in a post on X. “This is clearly, without question, what happened Monday in our hearing on antisemitism in America.” “This was my decision,” he added. Boller, a Catholic who is former Miss California USA, sparked a debate Feb. 9 among fellow commissioners and panelists at a hearing focused

February 12, 2026

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Why did the FAA ground El Paso flights?

Updated Feb. 11, 2026, 1:46 p.m. ET The Federal Aviation Administration lifted a ban on most flights around El Paso, Texas, early Wednesday, Feb. 11. The agency had instituted the ban late Tuesday effectively shutting down operations at the city’s airport. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a social media post that the closure, which initially had been expected to last into Feb. 21, was ordered because of a drone incursion into U.S. airspace near the airport. “The threat has been neutralized, and there is no danger to commercial travel in the region,” the post said. “The restrictions have been

February 12, 2026

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Another US Olympian’s medal broke within minutes

In the live coverage, a close-up shot of the medal showed Lemley and several other people celebrating as they tried to stick the ribbon back into the medal clasp. WASHINGTON — Another American Olympian’s medal quickly broke after they won it Wednesday, highlighting a problem Olympic organizers have vowed to make right at the Milan Cortina Games.  Elizabeth Lemley, who took home gold for Team USA in the women’s moguls final, was still celebrating on the podium when the ribbon holding her gold medal around her neck snapped.  In the live coverage, a close-up shot of the medal showed Lemley

February 12, 2026

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Breaking with Trump, US House votes to pass a bill ending Canada tariffs | Donald Trump News

Listen to this article | 4 mins info The United States House of Representatives has advanced a bill that would roll back President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada, a signal of growing willingness among Republicans to break with his administration. Wednesday’s vote saw several Republicans cross party lines to vote with Democrats. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list The final tally saw 219 votes in favour of ending Trump’s use of emergency powers to slap tariffs on Canada. A minority, comprised of 211 representatives, voted against the bill. It was a rare rebuke from Congress’s lower chamber, where the Republican

February 11, 2026

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Lindsey Vonn shares gruesome photo, injury update after third surgery

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy — Lindsey Vonn has had a third surgery, calling it “successful” and giving a promising update on her recovery. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Feb. 11, Vonn said she is making progress, even though it is slow. She included three photos, including one that shows her injured left leg in a gruesome-looking device likely meant to stabilize it. There also appear to be stitches in her leg below the knee. Advertisement Vonn suffered a complex tibial fracture in her left leg when she crashed during the Olympic downhill Sunday, Feb. 6. “I had my 3rd surgery

February 11, 2026

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U.S. Religious Liberty Commissioner Booted From Post| National Catholic Register

Former Miss California Carrie Prejean Boller has been removed from President Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission. Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced that Carrie Prejean Boller has been removed from President Donald Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission. “No member of the commission has the right to hijack a hearing for their own personal and political agenda on any issue,” said Patrick, who serves as chair of the commission, in a post on X. “This is clearly, without question, what happened Monday in our hearing on antisemitism in America.” “This was my decision,” he added. Boller, a Catholic who is former Miss California

February 11, 2026

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Ukraine war latest: Zelenskyy to announce election plans – as Russian strike kills young children | World News

UK to double troop number in Norway and join NATO Arctic mission over ‘Russian threat’ Defence Secretary John Healey is expected to announce today that the UK will double the number of troops deployed to Norway. This will bring the number up from 1,000 to 2,000 over three years. The announcement is set to take place during a visit to Camp Viking in northern Norway, where Mr Healey will meet Royal Marine Commandos.  Mr Healey is also planning to confirm that the UK will contribute to NATO’s Arctic Sentry mission, as planning for that is under way. It was set