Researcher skeptical of ‘Havana syndrome’ tested secret weapon on himself  The Washington Post

Activists celebrate as immigration agents depart Terminal Island. 'The people kicked them out'  Los Angeles Times

In a joint statement, the foreign ministries of the U.K., France, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands say Navalny was poisoned by Russia with a lethal toxin derived from the skin of poison dart frogs.

First major protests since capture of Maduro test Venezuela’s new leader  The Washington Post

US, Europe belong together, Rubio reassures allies in Munich | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Amid heightened concern over highway deaths involving illegal drivers, Sen. Jim Banks, R-Ind., is launching a “TruckSafe Tipline" for truckers to share concerns about illegals on roads.

Senators and members of the House headed to the Munich Security Conference without first securing a deal to fund DHS. Their colleagues aren't happy with the decision.

California professor warns scrapping standardized testing for "inclusivity" harms students, leaving them unprepared for college coursework and struggling.

Ted Bundy's cousin Edna Martin shares her shocking story in the Oxygen true crime documentary "Love, Ted Bundy," revealing how she discovered the horrifying truth.

A sweet candy known as conversation hearts has tracked American romance for over a century, evolving from Victorian sentiments to modern phrases like "Split Rent" and "Text Me."

It is among at least five shootings in which initial descriptions by the immigration officials were later contradicted by video evidence. The post Minnesota shooting of Venezuelan man is the latest where video evidence contradicts ICE accounts appeared first on Boston.com.

Jaelin Kauf and Elizabeth Lemley of the United States reacts after their runs during freestyle skiing women's moguls final during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Livigno Aerials & Moguls Park.  UnionLeader.com

2026 United States Super 8 Film + DV Festival Celebrates its 38th Anniversary!  NewJerseyStage.com

American Jaelin Kauf won a silver medal in the inaugural women's dual moguls event, finishing behind Australia's Jakara Anthony at the Milan Cortina Games.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio with John Micklethwait of Bloomberg News  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

LIVE: World leaders gather in Munich for 2nd day of security conference  Al Jazeera

Details emerge on S.F. Mayor Daniel Lurie’s role in powering ‘Nutcracker’ during blackout  San Francisco Chronicle

For S.F. indie band Carpool Tunnel, Bottom of the Hill is a love story  Mission Local

CIA, Pentagon reviewed secret 'Havana syndrome' device in Norway, Washington Post reports  Reuters

After 'Olympic curse' hits Ilia Malinin in his free skate, the 'Quad god' sets his sights on future  ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4

Los Angeles Museum Unveils Immersive 'Ponyo' Exhibit by Hayao Miyazaki  U.S. News & World Report

Criticism by Winter Olympic athletes of Trump policies mirror reaction to iconic 1968 protest  Los Angeles Times

Review: Sylvia Plath haunts 'Sylvia Sylvia Sylvia,' an ambitious but shapeless new work, at Geffen Playhouse  Los Angeles Times

Rubio strikes constructive tone but persists in US criticism of European allies  Reuters

Beach hazards statement active for South Washington Coast until Sunday night  Tacoma News Tribune

Celtics legend Bill Russell posthumously honored by the University of San Francisco  The Boston Globe

Attorney General Pam Bondi faced pointed questions on Capitol Hill, and lawmakers continued to press the Justice Department about its decision to redact certain information.

Denmark vs. United States Prediction, Odds for Men’s Olympic Hockey Group C  Sports Illustrated

In Munich, Rubio urges transatlantic unity but lashes Europe on migration  Al Jazeera

Marco Rubio tells Munich security conference US and Europe ‘belong together’  The Times

Munich Security conference live: Starmer to convene with world leaders as Rubio warns Europe of 'new era'  BBC

‘It builds confidence in them’: Washington County high school students build house featured in Parade of Homes  ABC4 Utah

Lawmakers remain at an impasse over immigration enforcement, with Department of Homeland Security funding set to run out at the end of the day Friday.

California’s coldest storm of the season to hit holiday weekend. Here’s when travel turns risky  San Francisco Chronicle

DHS is in a partial shutdown after Congress failed to reach an agreement on immigration issues in time for its self-imposed deadline.

The U.S. military reportedly used Anthropic’s AI tool Claude in the operation that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, raising questions about AI’s expanding role in classified Pentagon missions.

FOLLOWUP: Answers to 11 questions we asked SDOT about West Seattle projects in this year’s Transportation Levy plan  West Seattle Blog...

Port Washington shop owner struggles with dust from data center construction  WISN

Danish PM says more Greenland talks due after meeting US’s Marco Rubio  Al Jazeera

King Tech students help Hope Community Resources clients get ready to shine  Anchorage Daily News

San Jose Tết Festival draws crowds as Bay Area welcomes Year of the Horse  CBS News

“We have a standing invite” Rhoden looks to follow up on Trump invite to Rushmore fireworks show  KOTA Territory News

Los Angeles weather: Southern California to see sunny, mild conditions through Valentine's Day before rainy weather arrives  ABC7 Los Angeles

Los Angeles weather: Southern California to enjoy mild Valentine's Day weekend before powerful storm moves in  ABC7 Los Angeles

An Olympic curling match between Canada and Sweden erupted when Canadian Marc Kennedy told Sweden's Oskar Eriksson to "f--- off" after being accused of cheating during Canada's 8-6 win.

Concacaf Champions Cup Round One – Los Angeles Galaxy v. Sporting San Miguelito  Discover Los Angeles

United States: 4 killed in small plane crash near Colorado ski resort community  News on Air

As U.S. abandons climate fight, Washington state feels the heat to do more  KUOW

Investigators in Nancy Guthrie Case Have DNA Evidence: Latest News Updates  The New York Times

Figure skater Maxim Naumov's case was cited after Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych lost his Court of Arbitration appeal over a tribute helmet honoring war victims.

Four takeaways on PG&E’s ‘unacceptable’ response to massive S.F. blackouts  San Francisco Chronicle

Eviction notice: How Washington wildlife officials moved a black bear they found under an abandoned house  The Spokesman-Review

Lethal Kinetic Strike, Feb. 13, 2026 > U.S. Southern Command > Press Releases  southcom.mil

Police shot a man who allegedly tried to attack an officer with a knife in Paris. The suspect was recently released from prison after serving a terrorism-related sentence.

USS Gerald Ford location: US sending second aircraft carrier strike group to Middle East as pressure mounts on Iran, sources say  ABC7 Los Angeles

Today, the 25th Navajo Nation Council welcomed U.S. Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs William H. Kirkland and Bureau of Indian Education Director Tony Dearman to the Navajo Nation. This marked Assistant Secretary Kirkland’s first official visit to the Nava  Facebook

Federal agent injured in downtown L.A. as more students walk out in protest of ongoing immigration raids  ABC7 Los Angeles

Family members disputed a Texas A&M student's suicide ruling, calling the investigation "flawed." Attorney Tony Buzbee alleged police failed to review phone records.

NBA Crossover fan experience takes over LA Convention Center: What to know  NBC Los Angeles

California Gov. Gavin Newsom called on world leaders attending the Munich Security Conference in Germany to think about a future without President Trump.

Burglary suspects crash into Los Angeles Metro bus in Westlake District  CBS News

The Washington National Opera will have a starring role at the Olympics  The Washington Post

The man accused of faking ransom messages to the Guthrie family has been released. As we previously reported, a man named Derrick Callella was arrested for allegedly sending texts to Savannah Guthrie‘s sister Annie Guthrie and brother-in-law Tommaso Cioni while they were in a desperate search for information about Nancy Guthrie. A real scummy thing [...] Read More... The post Nancy Guthrie Disappearance: Man Arrested For Allegedly Sending Fake Ransom Texts To Guthrie Family Seen In Video After Release appeared first on Perez Hilton.

World order in transition, but U.S. is still a key ally for Europe, Finnish president says  PBS

Federal agent injured in clash with protesters in Downtown L.A. during student walkout  Los Angeles Times

Three federal agents injured in clash with protesters in downtown L.A. during student walkout  Los Angeles Times

As U.S. women advance to Olympic semifinals, the pressure is one the 'best team in the entire world'  NBC News

U.S. citizens detained by immigration agents describe how they were treated  PBS

Marco Rubio attends Munich Security Conference following Vice President JD Vance's controversial 2025 speech that stunned European leaders and criticized democratic values.

Recap: Juliana Peres Magalhães gets 10 years in Au Pair Affair murder case  NBC4 Washington

USA routs Italy in women’s hockey at 2026 Winter Olympics to advance to semifinals: Live updates and reaction  The New York Times

Seattle NIH money was under attack. Now it's at a record high. What happened?  The Seattle Times

From The Athletic: Norway overtook Italy to take back the lead in the medal count after Day 7 of the 2026 Winter Olympics, followed by the United States. Here are the full standings: https://nyti.ms/4rfXmXc  Facebook

San Francisco Trader Joe's shoppers look for love at Valentine's dating event in Hayes Valley  ABC7 San Francisco

Team USA's women's hockey team demolished Italy in quarterfinal action, continuing its impressive run as it moves on to the Olympic semifinals.

Undefeated U.S. women’s hockey team punches ticket to semifinals with win over Italy  The New York Times

Trump says US will send second aircraft carrier to Middle East ‘very soon’  Al Jazeera

US will send second aircraft carrier to Middle East ‘very soon’: Trump  Al Jazeera

A Florida sheriff's deputy heroically pulled a woman from a burning car moments before an explosion in a dramatic rescue caught on bodycam video.

Coast Guard offloads over $133.5 million in illicit drugs interdicted in Eastern Pacific O  United States Coast Guard News (.mil)

Coast Guard offloads over $133.5 million in illicit drugs interdicted in Eastern Pacific Ocean  United States Coast Guard News (.mil)

At a Breitbart News policy forum on Wednesday, T1 Energy CEO Dan Barcelo proclaimed the Trump administration’s combination of tariffs and incentives is enabling American manufacturing to become more competitive by encouraging domestic investment and production. The post T1 Energy CEO Dan Barcelo: Trump’s Tariffs Powering American Manufacturing Competitiveness appeared first on Breitbart.

Youth Outdoor Extravaganza encourages kids to explore Alaska’s outdoors  Your Alaska Link

Sound Transit to launch 'simulated service' Seattle to Bellevue. What this means  FOX 13 Seattle

At the Munich Security Conference, U.S. officials softened their tone but not their message: Europe should pay its own way. European leaders increasingly agree.

Parents who blame Snapchat for their children's deaths protest outside company's headquarters  Los Angeles Times

Live updates: Juliana Peres Magalhães gets 10 years in Au Pair Affair murder case  NBC4 Washington

Department of Education (ED) Secretary Linda McMahon announced a massive scholarship on The Alex Marlow Show in honor of the United States 250th anniversary. The post Exclusive: Education Secretary Linda McMahon Announces Massive Scholarship for U.S. 250th Anniversary appeared first on Breitbart.

Historic San Francisco USD teacher strike ends with tentative agreement  K-12 Dive

Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis was shot in the leg during the incident. Another Venezuelan man was also accused of attacking an immigration officer.

NFL playoffs and celebrations give Seattle officials insight into securing World Cup matches  KIRO 7 News Seattle

CWG Live: Cold tonight, mild Saturday then a mixed bag for Sunday storm  The Washington Post

Commentary: Alex Vesia opens up about unimaginable loss: 'Life can change in an instant'  Los Angeles Times

James Van Der Beek‘s fans are leaving the most precious messages to his family in their GoFundMe campaign. As you know, the Dawson’s Creek actor sadly passed away this week after a battle with colorectal cancer. His wife Kimberly and his six children were left not only heartbroken, but in a tough financial situation after [...] Read More... The post <i>Dawson's Creek</i> Fans Are Leaving The MOST Heartfelt Messages On James Van Der Beek's Family GoFundMe appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Attorney General Pam Bondi faced rapid-fire questions about Epstein files before her explosive House Judiciary Committee hearing earlier this week.

Dungeons & Dragons is known as a niche role-playing game. But now game masters are exploring whether it can also be therapeutic, for conditions ranging from anxiety to PTSD.

New Jersey tech boss Paul Caneiro was found guilty of murdering his brother's family over A business dispute. He killed four then set fires to cover it up.

New research shows most Hawaiian forest birds carry avian malaria, fueling widespread transmission and raising extinction risks for native wildlife.

First Taste: Rich Table's laidback spinoff RT Bistro is SF's first best new restaurant of 2026.  7x7 Bay Area

The United States women's hockey team takes on Italy in the quarterfinals at the 2026 Winter Olympics. See link below ⬇️  Facebook