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Top Headlines – February 13, 2026

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Trump Administration Tells Judge It Will Release Gateway Funding
Trump says US will send second aircraft carrier to Middle East ‘very soon’
Tour bus driver charged with manslaughter in crash that killed 5 during return trip from Niagara Falls
Pentagon may bar tuition aid for top universities in Hegseth’s crackdown on ‘biased’ schools
New Mexico official seeks search near Epstein ranch over claim of buried girls
DHS poised to shut down: What to know about negotiations, potential impacts
Ilia Malinin misses Olympic medal after falls in free skate, finishes in 8th place
Jeffrey Epstein’s interest in dinosaurs has led to a reckoning in the paleontology community
Alarming cancer symptoms highlighted by popular actor's early death
'Doubling down on stupid': Newsom, AOC, trash Trump at European summit as they raise 2028 profiles
Chicago Teachers Union budgeting millions for 'political activities,' according to fiscal report
As Trump tests alliances, Democrats with 2028 ambitions offer reassurance at Munich conference
Trump: ‘We don’t run from anybody’ in blasting Biden over Afghanistan withdrawal
Trump's Operation Metro Surge located 3,000 missing migrant children in Minneapolis, Emmer says
California middle school assistant principal nabbed in child sex sting
Jason Aldean's brutal 7-word takedown of Zach Bryan after 'cringe' TPUSA halftime insult
Trump administration ordered to return college student who was deported over Thanksgiving
More Hollywood stars are choosing silence over political commentary in heated climate
Genealogy company exec slams Pima sheriff's 'devastating' move to ship Nancy Guthrie evidence to Florida lab
Don Lemon pleads not guilty to federal charges stemming from church protest
What services would be affected by a DHS government shutdown?
Catholics, conservatives cheer ouster of ex-Miss California from WH religious panel after hijacking hearing
Palestine Action cofounder Ammori after High Court win: UK ban ‘backfired’
Former CNN journalist Don Lemon pleads not guilty to charges in Minnesota church incident
Virginia redistricting election will go forward while court considers appeal
Au pair gets 10-year sentence for scheme to kill lover's wife and another man in Virginia
The January CPI report is the best inflation news we've had in months. Here's why.
Beyond the Big Cities, ICE Is Rattling Small-Town and Exurban America
How Trump’s order to have the military buy coal would actually work
Two top aides to RFK Jr. leaving HHS as part of leadership shakeup
Why Eli Manning believes Giants need to prioritize landing Jaxson Dart another standout receiver
Slovak fugitive arrested after arriving at Olympics to watch national hockey team
Dating in NYC is a total swipe-out — could mom be the magic ingredient to turn our lagging love lives around?
Don Lemon hires former federal prosecutor who resigned over handling of fatal ICE shooting probe
Brain training sessions found to reduce dementia risk in decades-long study
Vegan passenger horrified after airline served 'rotten' sandwich on flight: 'Worst meal I have ever had'
Au pair in Virginia double murder sentenced to 10 years in prison
Iran regime accused of killing 19 Christians in anti-regime protests as persecution continues: watchdog
CEO of Dubai's largest port replaced after ties to Epstein revealed
ICE director stands his ground after Swalwell blowup, says Democrats are ‘misleading their constituents’
UN accuses paramilitary RSF of committing war crimes in Sudan’s el-Fasher
Trump DOJ files new lawsuit accusing Harvard of withholding records on race in admissions
18-year-old sentenced to life without parole for fatally shooting 5 in North Carolina
Inflation cools to 2.4%, closer to Fed's target
As Ukraine and Russia confirm new round of peace talks with U.S., Zelenskyy says its up to Trump
Wendy’s will continue closing hundreds of stores through mid-2026
Kelsey Grammer refuses to back down from conservative values despite Hollywood pressure
Tom Cotton demands FDA probe into illegal Chinese ingredients in US weight loss drugs
McDonald's McNugget Caviar sells out in minutes as content creator calls combo 'ridiculous, but it works'
First lady Melania Trump praised for 'unwavering commitment' to battle-scarred victims
‘Neighbors’ Review: One Battle After Another
Rafael Montero signing minor league contract with Yankees to add pitching depth
Indian Man Pleads Guilty to Orchestrating Failed Assassination Plot
Leavitt vows nothing will stop ICE enforcement after 4,000 illegal alien criminals caught in Minnesota
Jacob Frey is skeptical of ICE withdrawal from Minneapolis, says 'I'll believe it when I see it'
Emirati billionaire resigns as CEO of logistics firm following Epstein revelations
Can TrumpRx help you save money on drugs? Here's what experts say.
What we know about the victims killed in one of Canada’s worst school shootings
Fetterman bucks Democrats, says party put politics over country in DHS shutdown standoff
Past Spelling Bee champ Zaila Avant-garde aims to help humans live on other planets
U.K. High Court rules Palestine Action protest group's designation as terrorist organization unlawful
Trump Wants Smithsonian to Create a Different Official Portrait
JD Vance to join Tony Dokoupil for CBS News "Things That Matter" town hall
Powerful Dubai tycoon replaced after DOJ reveals sexually explicit emails with Epstein
How popular are Democrats’ shutdown demands on immigration?
2026 Pebble Beach Pro-Am leaderboard: Chris Gotterup, Jordan Spieth start hot as Scottie Scheffler struggles
What we know about the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping suspect
How much money is spent on Valentine's Day?
'Security-related situation' grounds flight to vacation hot spot, passengers confined for hours
Maxx Crosby mock trades: Five blockbuster deals that could shake up the NFL
4 Months Trapped in a Hospital for an Obsolete Way of Treating Their Disease
Second US carrier strike group heads to Middle East in Iran standoff
An AI-only social network now has more than 1.6M 'users.' Here’s what you need to know
An Elephant Is Blind Without Its Whiskers
Trump promised RFK Jr. would ‘restore faith in American health care.’ A year in, trust has plummeted
Newsom, AOC seek to boost profiles, reassure allies at Munich Security Conference
Annual inflation cooled to 2.4% in January, an eight-month low
Kathie Lee Gifford explains why she’s 'anti-religion’ despite her deep Christian faith
Government to shut down at midnight after Dems, White House fail to strike DHS deal
The Caloric Intake Of An Ultra-Endurance Athlete Will Blow Your Mind
Desperate search for Nancy Guthrie nears 2 weeks as investigators release suspect description
Mexico could be at risk of losing measles elimination status after more than 9,000 cases since last year
Bangladesh election results live: BNP winning 209 seats, Jamaat 68 – EC
CPI report shows inflation cooled in January, with prices rising at a 2.4% annual pace
White House fires court-appointed US attorney on day he is sworn in
Live Updates: Munich Security Conference Begins Amid Trans-Atlantic Turmoil
'Archaeological sensation' discovered at ancient Roman military camps
US military’s urgent push for laser weapons behind El Paso airport shutdown
Christie’s to Auction 3 of Agnes Gund’s Art Jewels
Dubai’s DP World replaces chairman amid scrutiny over Epstein ties
Trump pardons 5 ex-NFL players for crimes including drug trafficking
DHS shutdown explained: Who works without pay, what happens to airports and disaster response
US sending second aircraft carrier group to Middle East, sources say
Popular weight-loss drugs linked to rare 'pirate disease,' researchers warn
ICE arrests 'worst of the worst' criminal illegal immigrants including murderers and pedophiles
Savannah Guthrie's mother abducted from upscale neighborhood as Tucson crime 'spins out of control'
Ashley Schwalm's murder: How the person closest to her orchestrated the crime
A Native American girl was found dead and dismembered by an Arizona highway. Will her killer ever be found?
Trump’s $12B rare earth plan targets China as experts warn US is ‘one crisis away’
UK decision to ban Palestine Action as ‘terror group’ unlawful, court says
Why Trump’s immigration crackdown isn’t boosting hiring
Ex-Prince Andrew told royal staff to 'F off' in entitled outbursts: Princess Diana's former butler
Trump admin has spent more than $30 million deporting migrants to countries that were not their own, Democratic report says
How to safely view your bank and retirement accounts online
What's next after House rebukes Trump's tariffs on Canada?
Beloved sandcastle artist booted from California beach by luxury hotel after nearly 20 years
CAROL ROTH: Trump is right to worry about interest rates — but there’s a price to pay
Valentine’s Day sticker shock: Chocolate prices are spiking
Do these companies help veterans— or are they cheating them?
Inflation expected to have cooled in January
DOJ has faced uphill battle securing indictments against some administration opponents
USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier headed from Caribbean to Middle East: Officials
Mandy Moore and Taylor Goldsmith nearly lost their dream home in the LA fires. Here’s how they rebuilt
Russia faces Ukraine casualties, broken communications and total oil ban
Winter Olympics Day 7: ‘Quad God’ goes for gold in men’s skating, Ukrainian appeals Games DQ
Japan Detains a Chinese Boat and Its Captain Amid Rift With Beijing
Nobody asked: Trump’s DOJ steps up uninvited recommendations at Supreme Court
‘Love Story’ Recreates a Tragic Romance
Former N.Y.P.D. Official Is Charged With Soliciting Bribes
How Pam Bondi and the Democrats turned a hearing into hysteria, right in front of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims
Amid rising power bills, Anthropic vows to cover costs tied to its data centers
2 US Navy ships collide in the Caribbean, leaving 2 sailors with minor injuries
Bans on Many CBD Products Loom This Year
TV, It’s Not Just for Humans Anymore
Anthropic Puts $20 Million Into a Super PAC Operation to Counter OpenAI
Goldman’s Top Lawyer Departs Amid Revelations About Her Ties to Epstein
The Epstein Files and the Hidden World of an Unaccountable Elite
Shooting in South Carolina State University residential complex leaves 2 dead, 1 wounded
2 dead, 1 wounded in shooting on campus of South Carolina State University
His family fled Afghanistan facing threats for supporting US troops. Now he sits in ICE custody at risk of being sent back
Jeremy Hefner makes his Mets frustration clear in first Braves comments after firing
UEFA Women's Champions League playoffs: Arsenal peaking at right time; Man United destroy Atletico Madrid
Noem slams Dems blocking DHS funding bill citing TSA, FEMA, Coast Guard: 'I hope they come to their senses'
Another U.S. aircraft carrier expected to head to Middle East, officials say
The Young Lives Lost and Upended in Canada’s Mass Shooting
Half of young parents struggle to bond with kids due to screen time, study finds
Republicans press Minnesota Attorney General on deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti
Judge dismisses deportation case against father of 3 US Marines: Lawyer
Coping with grief: Two dads turn shared experience into hope for others
DHS shutdown all but certain as lawmakers leave Washington with no deal
A Phillies Star Had a Beer in the Dugout. It Ended in a $100 Million Divorce.
Maybe America Needs Some New Cities
2 murder suspects who escaped Georgia county jail located after 4-day manhunt: Sheriff
Prince William’s environmental charity reported over partner’s Epstein ties
Kathryn Ruemmler resigning as Goldman Sachs' general counsel after her appearances in the Epstein files
5th Circuit upholds Texas' ban on paid ballot harvesting, overturning lower court
Hailey Bieber leaves little to imagination in sheer Saint Laurent gown
Kathy Ruemmler, top Goldman Sachs lawyer, resigning amid Epstein fallout
CBP officer faces federal charges over allegations he harbored an unauthorized immigrant who was also his girlfriend and niece
DOJ drops charges against men accused of assaulting ICE officers in Minneapolis, citing "inconsistent" evidence
CIA pitches Chinese military officers on helping the US in new video amid officer purge in China
Over 1.5 million illegal aliens with deportation orders in US, ICE director reveals
Trump is the ‘elephant in the room’ as the African Union holds new summit
Tufts professor says students are ditching woke culture and find performative politics 'cringy'
U.S. men's hockey team cruises to 5-1 win over Latvia in their first game of 2026 Winter Olympics
At 87, he can't afford his rent without a roommate. He's far from alone.
Vulnerable Dem senator slammed for requiring photo ID at rally, but not to vote
US energy secretary and Venezuela’s acting president tour oil facility in warming ties just weeks after Maduro ouster
Communications breakdown over El Paso airspace closure sparks finger pointing across Trump administration
California Investigates Why Most of the Eaton Fire Victims Were Black
US Marine declared dead after search following fall from USS Iwo Jima
Want to train like a Winter Olympics athlete? Here’s what to eat, when and how often
Madison Chock says ice dance judges should "be vetted and reviewed" after France's controversial win at Winter Olympics
'Duck Dynasty’ star calls most of TV 'garbage,' says faith is why they stayed on air
Columbia University removes personnel associated with admitting Epstein's girlfriend
What we know about the victims of the Canadian high school, residence shooting
FBI releases first description of suspect in Nancy Guthrie case, increases reward to $100,000
Bipartisan opposition over inflammatory comments likely to sink Trump State Dept. nominee