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Ukraine's combat amputees cling to hope as a weapon of war

Sgt. Mykhailo "Misha" Varvarych, commander of Ukraine

Along with a growing number of war-wounded amputees, Mykhailo Varvarych and Iryna Botvynska are navigating an altered destiny after Varvarych lost both his legs during the Russian invasion.

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University students hold new protests in Iran around memorials for those killed

Pedestrians walk past a billboard depicting a U.S. aircraft carrier with damaged fighter jets on its deck and a sign in Farsi and English reading, "If you sow the wind, you

Iran's state news agency said students protested at five universities in the capital, Tehran, and one in the city of Mashhad on Sunday.

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Pakistan claims to have killed at least 70 militants in strikes along Afghan border

Local residents and civil defense workers look on as a bulldozer clears the rubble of a house hit by a cross-border Pakistani army strike in the Behsud district of Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026.

Pakistan's military killed at least 70 militants in strikes along the border with Afghanistan early Sunday, the deputy interior minister said.

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Team USA faces tough Canadian squad in Olympic gold medal hockey game

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In the first Olympics with stars of the NHL competing in over a decade, a talent-packed Team USA faces a tough test against Canada.

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PHOTOS: Your car has a lot to say about who you are

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Photographer Martin Roemer visited 22 countries — from the U.S. to Senegal to India — to show how our identities are connected to our mode of transportation.

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Looking for life purpose? Start with building social ties

A new book suggests purpose can be found in small, every day actions that bring us connection and meaning.

Research shows that having a sense of purpose can lower stress levels and boost our mental health. Finding meaning may not have to be an ambitious project.

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Danish military evacuates U.S. submariner who needed urgent medical care off Greenland

Northern Lights over the Church of Our Saviour in Nuuk, Greenland, Saturday Feb. 21, 2026.

Denmark's military says its arctic command forces evacuated a crew member of a U.S. submarine off the coast of Greenland for urgent medical treatment.

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Only a fraction of House seats are competitive. Redistricting is driving that lower

The extraordinary mid-decade redistricting push has "eviscerated the competitive range of districts in which Americans have a real say over who controls Congress in November," says David Wasserman, senior elections analyst for the Cook Political Report.

Primary voters in a small number of districts play an outsized role in deciding who wins Congress. The Trump-initiated mid-decade redistricting is driving that number of competitive seats even lower.

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Homeland Security suspends TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs

FILE - U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, right, shakes hands with Transportation Security Administration Officer Monica Degro at a news conference at Harry Reid International Airport, Nov. 22, 2025, in Las Vegas.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is suspending the TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs as a partial government shutdown continues.

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Crews recover bodies of all 9 skiers killed in California avalanche

A U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopter flies toward the Castle Peak area of Northern California in recovery search for skiers on Saturday, after one of the deadliest avalanches in state history.

The bodies of all the skiers who died in Tuesday's avalanche near Lake Tahoe have been recovered, authorities said Saturday. Intense winter storm conditions delayed search and recovery efforts.

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FCC calls for more 'patriotic, pro-America' programming in runup to 250th anniversary

The seal of the Federal Communications Commission hangs between two American flags; the FCC is urging broadcasters to air more "patriotic" content in the run-up to the country

The "Pledge America Campaign" urges broadcasters to focus on programming that highlights "the historic accomplishments of this great nation from our founding through the Trump Administration today."

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NASA's Artemis II lunar mission may not launch in March after all

A day after NASA said it was eyeing a potential March 6 launch date for the Artemis II lunar mission, the space agency now says new complications could derail all of the March launch dates. The rocket, seen here at the Kennedy Space Center launch pad on Friday, may need to be rolled back to the Vehicle Assembly  Building for additional tests.

NASA says an "interrupted flow" of helium to the rocket system could require a rollback to the Vehicle Assembly Building. If it happens, NASA says the launch to the moon would be delayed until April.

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Mississippi health system shuts down clinics statewide after ransomware attack

The University of Mississippi Medical Center stands in Jackson, Miss., in 2018.

The attack was launched on Thursday and prompted hospital officials to close all of its 35 clinics across the state.

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Blizzard conditions and high winds forecast for NYC, East coast

People cross the street in Times Square during a snowstorm on Jan. 25, 2026 in New York City.

The winter storm is expected to bring blizzard conditions and possibly up to 2 feet of snow in New York City.

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Norway's Johannes Klæbo is new Winter Olympics king

Gold medallist Norway

Johannes Klaebo won all six cross-country skiing events at this year's Winter Olympics, the surpassing Eric Heiden's five golds in 1980.

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Vietnam Veterans sue to block proposed 'Independence Arch' near Arlington National Cemetery

Memorial Circle, the proposed plot of land near Memorial Bridge where the Independence Arch could be built is seen in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026.

The lawsuit challenges President Trump's plans for "Independence Arch," a 250-foot structure proposed for Memorial Circle.

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Trump to raise global tariffs to 15%

President Donald Trump answers questions during a press briefing held at the White House Feb. 20, 2026 in Washington, D.C.

President Trump previously said he would implement 10% global tariffs after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down his tariff policies.

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How pin trading became an Olympic tradition — and what to know before you try it

On a sunny Sunday morning smack-dab in the middle of the Winter Olympics, the line to enter Milan

Pin trading has become a hallmark of the Olympics in recent decades — and not just for athletes. An official trading center in Milan was a hotspot for longtime collectors and curious newcomers alike.

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US military airlifts small reactor as Trump pushes to quickly deploy nuclear power

A Valar Atomics microreactor is seen on a C-17 aircraft, without nuclear fuel, at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026.  The reactor was transported from March Air Reserve Base to Hill Air Force Base in Utah.

The Pentagon and the Energy Department have airlifted a small nuclear reactor from California to Utah, demonstrating what they say is potential for the U.S. to quickly deploy nuclear power for military and civilian use.

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How Nazgul the wolfdog made his run for Winter Olympic glory in Italy

Nazgul, whose surprise dash down the homestretch in an Olympic cross-country ski race warmed hearts around the world, with his owners Enrico and Alice Varesco Feb. 21, 2026

Nazgul isn't talking, but his owners come clean about how he got loose, got famous, and how they feel now

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Court clears way for Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms to take effect

A copy of the Ten Commandments is posted along with other historical documents in a hallway of the Georgia Capitol, June 20, 2024, in Atlanta.

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has cleared the way for a Louisiana law requiring displays of the Ten Commandments in public classrooms to take effect.

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Opinion: The enduring dignity of Jesse Jackson

The Rev. Jesse Jackson stands on the steps of the Hinds county courthouse in Jackson, Mississippi, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 1984 after leading a large groups students and supporters from the Jackson State University campus to the Courthouse to register voters.

Rev. Jesse Jackson died this week at age 84. NPR's Scott Simon remembers covering Jackson's 1984 presidential campaign in Mississippi.

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From cubicles to kitchens: How empty offices are becoming homes

Two vacant office buildings near the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C., are being turned into more than 500 apartments.

Many U.S. cities have too many office buildings and not enough homes. Developers are now converting some old offices into apartments and condos, but it's going slowly.

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A look at the SCOTUS ruling on Trump's tariffs

We look at what yesterday's Supreme Court decision on President Trump's tariffs means for his economic policies and campaign promises.

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A huge study finds a link between cannabis use in teens and psychosis later

Many young people have the impression that marijuana is a safe and natural drug, but a new study links early use to an increased likelihood of serious mental health problems.

Researchers followed more than 400,000 teens until they were adults. It found that those who used marijuana were more likely to develop serious mental illness, as well as depression and anxiety.

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'Given a gun and sent to die': Kenyans lured to fight for Russia in Ukraine

Relatives of Kenyan nationals conscripted by the Russian army in Ukraine pose with photos of their family members during a demonstration demanding urgent government action to repatriate their kin, in Nairobi on Feb.19, 2026.

Kenya's intelligence service warns that over 1,000 citizens may have been recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine, many under false pretenses.

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Trump throws a temper tantrum after tariff loss

President Trump excoriated the Supreme Court majority that struck down his use of emergency powers to implement international trade tariffs.

The battle over the tariffs began on day one of the president's second term when he signed an executive order that let him impose a wide range of tariffs on virtually every U.S. trading partner.

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With U.S. forces in position, Trump mulls his options for Iran

President Trump steps off Air Force One upon arrival in Rome, Ga., on Feb. 19.

President Trump says he hasn't decided whether to attack Iran. While he weighs his options, a military buildup over the past month means the U.S. now has an expansive presence in the region.

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Former top general calls military's removal of trans troops a costly mistake

Transgender service members are being forced to retire from the military under the Trump administration

As several global tensions simmer, the Pentagon is removing thousands of transgender troops under an anti-DEI push. How might a focus on gender identity distract from mission readiness?

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Stop picking at your cuticles! 7 ways to keep your nails healthy and strong

"Healthy nails should be firm. They should not be soft. They should be shiny. They can have some lines in them, but they should generally be very smooth," says dermatologist <a href="https://weillcornell.org/slipner"target="_blank"   >Dr. Shari Lipner<!-- raw HTML omitted -->.

Should you trim your cuticles? How do you cut a hangnail? Is it better to use a cardboard or crystal file? Dermatologists and a nail technician share basic nail health tips.

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