US to deploy more cutting-edge missile systems to Philippines
The U.S. will deploy more missile systems to the Philippines, a move that will potentially anger China, as the two allies boost their defense ties.
Both Washington and Manila have committed to “continue and work to ...Read more
Russia and Ukraine start talks in Geneva with expectations low
A third round of U.S.-led negotiations on ending the Kremlin’s war on Ukraine began in Geneva on Tuesday, though there’s little optimism that a breakthrough can be reached to halt the fighting.
The Ukrainian side is ...Read more
Colombian candidates retreat as violence shakes 2026 election
One of Latin America’s oldest democracies is under siege from powerful criminal gangs, and a manhunt for three warlords wanted by Donald Trump threatens to unleash even more chaos before Colombians vote this year.
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Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon and Chicago-based presidential candidate, dies at 84
CHICAGO — The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, the Chicago-based Baptist minister, political figure and two-time presidential candidate whose soaring oratory and knack for capturing media attention made him a central figure in the...Read more
Jesse Jackson, one of the nation's most powerful voices for Black Americans, dies at 84
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a child of Southern segregation who rose to national prominence as a powerful voice for Black economic and racial equality, has died.
Jackson, who had battled the neurodegenerative condition ...Read more
List of DVD release dates for Feb. 17 and beyond
Following is a partial schedule of coming movies on DVD. Release dates are subject to change:
FEBRUARY
17: Five Nights at Freddy's 2
17: Predator: Badlands
17: Now You See Me: Now You Don't
17: Regretting You
17: ...Read more
The Batman: Part II gets major update as writer teases 'new and dangerous' sequel
The Batman: Part II is reportedly due to start filming in April 2026.
According to Hollywood North Buzz, director Matt Reeves' upcoming DC sequel is expected to enter principal photography in the UK this April.
The ...Read more
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie is a 'complete new set up' for zombie series
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie is a "complete new set up" for the zombie series, Constantin Film CEO Oliver Berben has said.
The Weapons director, 44, is to helm a new cinematic take on Capcom's survival/horror video ...Read more
Cyndi Lauper leads tributes as True Colors songwriter Billy Steinberg dies
Cyndi Lauper has led tributes to acclaimed songwriter Billy Steinberg, who has died aged 75.
A representative for Steinberg's family confirmed he passed away at his home in Brentwood, California, following a battle with ...Read more
Big Sean recalls 'heavy ups and downs' after death of Nipsey Hussle
Big Sean had no choice but to step away from music amid "a very deep battle of depression" following the passing of fellow rapper Nipsey Hussle.
The rapper first addressed his struggles with depression and anxiety around ...Read more
Commentary: Trump, the poster child of a megalomaniac
There is no question that Trump is a megalomaniac. Look at the definition: "An obsession with grandiose or extravagant things or actions." Whether it's relatively harmless actions like redecorating the White House with ...Read more
WA small businesses struggle to keep up with health insurance hikes
Every year, Kris Bullinger braces herself for insurance sticker shock.
Bullinger is a co-owner of Olympic Truck Service, a diesel repair shop in Tumwater, Washington. Health coverage for the company’s 17 employees has ...Read more
Commentary: Mexico's elections are a role model for the US
Voting is fundamental to democracy, but here in the U.S. people don’t vote very much. In December, Miami held a runoff election for mayor, and all of 37,000 voters turned out. This was 2,000 fewer people than voted in ...Read more
End of enhanced Obamacare subsidies puts tribal health lifeline at risk
Leonard Bighorn said his mother tried for two years to get help for severe stomach pain through the limited health services available near her home on the Fort Peck Reservation in northeastern Montana.
After his mom ...Read more
At-home care keeps his life steady. Missouri budget cuts could upend it
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — When it snows in Parkville, Missouri, Harrison Long often stops in his tracks.
“Avalanche,” he shouts, even if only a few flakes are falling. It’s a line he memorized from a cartoon, one of the ...Read more
Matt Sorum believes Velvet Revolver 'could have been as big as Guns N' Roses'
Matt Sorum is convinced Velvet Revolver "could have been as big" as Guns N' Roses.
The drummer formed the supergroup side project in 2002 with his GNR bandmates Duff McKagan and Slash along with guitarist Dave Kushner and...Read more
Fundraiser launched for permanent Gary 'Mani' Mounfield' tribute in Manchester
A fundraiser has been launched for a permanent mural in tribute to Gary 'Mani' Mounfield.
The Stone Roses icon, who was also a member of Primal Scream from 1996 to 2011, died in November 2025 from respiratory issues aged ...Read more
A dropped phone, a body in the trunk: Inside an LA Fashion District heist gone wrong
LOS ANGELES — It was a little after 8 a.m. when the owner of Sun Packing and his employee rolled up the metal door of their narrow storefront on Pico Boulevard in L.A.’s Fashion District.
The neighborhood is home to ...Read more
Mayo Clinic Q&A: What to know about pregnancy and heart valve disease
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I found out during my pregnancy that I have mitral valve stenosis. How common is valve disease, and what should I know about it?
ANSWER: Valve disease affects how blood moves through the heart, and ...Read more
What's Minnesota's largest raptor? Hint: it might not be the bald eagle
MINNEAPOLIS — Look at the armpits — or, technically, the “wingpits.”
That’s what Scott Mehus, education director at the National Eagle Center in Wabasha, Minn., told a group of bird watchers recently as they ...Read more
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