Trail to S.F.’s Twin Peaks, once a ‘disaster,’ transformed into pedestrian paradise  San Francisco Chronicle

USA beats Germany to take No. 2 seed but likely draws tough opponent in Olympic quarterfinals  The New York Times

Death at Potomac senior living facility being investigated as homicide  NBC4 Washington

US beat Germany, fall short of top seeding in men's Olympic ice hockey  Reuters

US beats Germany to stay unbeaten at the Olympics, but Canada is the top seed  New York Daily News

Evacuation warnings issued as powerful storms target Southern California  FOX 11 Los Angeles

As the Munich Security Conference wraps up, reassurances from Marco Rubio met a Europe questioning whether it can — and must — stand on its own.

As Congress stalls on DHS funding and debates body cameras and warrants for ICE raids, former DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano talks about the department's past and future.

Winter Olympics 2026 live updates: Day 9 latest with two U.S. pairs figure skating, Mac Forehand headed for big air final  The New York Times

Column | With a broken body, Federica Brignone’s Olympic message: Just show up.  The Washington Post

Ukrainian authorities detained former energy minister Herman Halushchenko in the Operation Midas probe investigating alleged $100 million kickbacks.

Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Lægreid, who went viral after tearfully confessing to cheating on his ex-girlfriend during a live Olympic broadcast interview, won his third medal.

New bodycam shows moment Seattle Police exchange gunfire with suspect in Ballard  Yahoo

American Mac Forehand fronts absolute bonkers qualifying round in freeski big air  NBC Olympics

UPDATE: Beach hazards statement affecting South Washington Coast until Sunday night  Bellingham Herald

A passageway hidden below a dresser at the Merchant’s House Museum had long been a mystery. Then researchers learned that the home’s original builder was an abolitionist.

1 killed in overnight shooting at North Hollywood apartment complex; 3 people detained  ABC7 Los Angeles

Missing teen possibly human trafficked is rescued by Long Beach police  NBC Los Angeles

Partial government shutdown drags on amid immigration oversight battle  PBS

Passenger, 20, killed in overnight crash in Tacoma, Washington State Patrol says  Tacoma News Tribune

San Francisco Vs New England Clam Chowder: The Difference Between These Quintessential Comfort Foods  Yahoo

Seattle man arrested for destroying emergency room, attacking staff: $100K in damages  KOMO

Connecticut's Austin Florian places 7th in Olympic Skeleton Mixed Team in Milan  CTPost

Live updates: Evacuation warnings, road closures in place ahead of powerful SoCal storm system  ABC7 Los Angeles

Around Town: Walk for Peace @ The George Washington University — 2/11/26  Parklife DC

Some of Washington’s diplomatic outposts in Asia are raising millions for events to mark the 250th independence anniversary. One ambassador offered to sing and dance.

Alaska is burning, reporting more wildfires than any time in the past 3,000 years  Earth.com

Former secretary of state Hillary Clinton clashed with Czech deputy prime minister who defended the Trump administration at Munich Security Conference

Iran’s state media reports foreign minister will attend indirect talks with the U.S.  PBS

The tranquil hidden gems with stunning views near bustling West Coast city that are getting cheaper  Daily Mail

Former President Barack Obama has weighed in on phenomena in the world’s skies that have perplexed observers since “flying saucers” were first reported after World War II. The post Barack Obama: Aliens ‘Are Real, But I Haven’t Seen Them’ appeared first on Breitbart.

At Munich Security Conference, Rubio articulates Trump's break with global status quo, pressing European allies to shoulder more defense responsibilities.

Missing UC Berkeley student’s body recovered, reportedly from Lake Anza  San Francisco Chronicle

Dutch speedskater Femke Kok has added a gold medal and the Olympic record in the 500 meters to her world mark in that event

Opinion | Washington Inflates Credit Scores and Another Housing Bubble  The Wall Street Journal

Mikaela Shiffrin’s giant slalom at Milan Cortina ended without a medal but plenty of optimism  WETM

Winter storm watch in place for Los Angeles County from Tuesday to Thursday, says the NWS  Merced Sun-Star

In this week's episode of the Equity podcast, Glean CEO Arvind Jain explains the company's shift from enterprise search tool to middleware layer for enterprise AI.

Southern California braces for another round of precipitation: Here’s the timing  KTLA

NHL Unites Pride Cup features Seattle, Vancouver LGBTQ+ teams in 3rd annual event  NHL.com

Where to watch U.S. men’s hockey vs. Germany Olympics FREE STREAM today  Cleveland.com

Man attacks medical staff, could have caused explosion inside Seattle hospital, police say  KIRO 7 News Seattle

Stephanie Pratt Slams Brother Spencer’s L.A. Mayoral Campaign: “A Vote for Stupidity”  The Hollywood Reporter

San Francisco sees spike in overdose deaths as health officials pilot injectable treatment  Local News Matters

Key West tops nationwide spring break searches in 17 states, with Florida destinations dominating travel planning as beach towns lead vacation interest.

Thousands celebrate the Year of the Horse at San Francisco's Flower Market Fair  CBS News

Immigration raids driving steep business declines in LA immigrant neighborhoods, report finds  ABC7 Los Angeles

United States vs. Germany prediction: Men’s Olympic Hockey odds, best bet Sunday  New York Post

"Powerful" storm system to hit Southern California on Monday, National Weather Service says  CBS News

Sunday on CNN's "State of the Union," Gov. Andy Beshear (D-KY) said the Trump administration's actions and statements on voting were putting "democracy in jeopardy." The post Beshear: Trump Administration Is Putting ‘Democracy in Jeopardy’ appeared first on Breitbart.

'Days of Our Lives' Alum Charlotte Ross Sells Los Angeles Estate for $3.4 Million  TMZ

Germany’s Nolte leads, US drivers Meyers Taylor and Humphries Armbruster giving chase in Olympic monobob  WCTV

Chris Paul, Jaelan Phillips, Trevon Diggs, and OSU TE Max Klare in Washington Commanders headlines this weekend  Hogs Haven

A suspect was arrested Wednesday after showing up at hospital seeking medical treatment for multiple gunshot wounds received during an alleged home intrusion. The post Alleged Intruder Arrested After Showing up at Hospital with Multiple Gunshot Wounds appeared first on Breitbart.

5 suspects in custody after shots fired in North Hollywood; 1 person dead  ABC7 Los Angeles

L.A. music history is all around. Here are 26 sites worth checking out  Los Angeles Times

A Turning Point USA group faced controversy at a Maryland high school event, including a community member reporting it to Child Protective Services.

Fanatics Sportsbook promo code NYPOST: Get up to $1,000 matched in FanCash for Olympic Hockey  New York Post

Bethlehem chapel that once hosted Martha Washington and Ben Franklin celebrating 275 years  lehighvalleylive

Some in the autism community worry that a separate diagnosis would reduce attention to individuals on the broader spectrum. The post As some people push to make profound autism its own diagnosis, this Ayer family is raising twins with it appeared first on Boston.com.

Powerful storm is on its way to Southern California. Here's when the rain arrives  ABC7 Los Angeles

Major new study ranks 200 U.S. airports by airfare costs. Dulles was found to be the most expensive at $475, with Fort Lauderdale cheapest at $281 for domestic flights.

As people travel for the holiday weekend, much of Northern California is under a winter storm watch, with communities bracing for several feet of snow.

Mikaela Shiffrin finishes outside top 10 in giant slalom as her Olympic woes continue  Los Angeles Times

Townhomes Proposed For 1400 De Haro Street on Potrero Hill, San Francisco  San Francisco YIMBY

Some European policymakers welcome U.S. Secretary of State Rubio's warm words, others remain cautious  CNBC

Analysis | Six congressional primaries that explain where the country is headed  The Washington Post

Investigation uncovers how banking institutions secretly altered securities laws in the 1970s, prioritizing Wall Street over individual investors.

The "Deadpool Killer" Wade Wilson murdered two women yet gained a twisted cult-like following. New true crime documentary reveals the shocking phenomenon.

NASA launches twin rocket missions from Alaska to study mysterious black auroras  Space

As Alberta separatists court the U.S., prosperity is fuelling a sovereigntist turn  The Conversation

SpaceX delivered the U.S., French and Russian astronauts a day after launching them from Cape Canaveral. The post Four new astronauts arrive at the International Space Station to replace NASA’s evacuated crew appeared first on Boston.com.

How Much Do Olympians Get Paid When They Medal? All About the Cash Prizes for Winners  People.com

From perfectly spelled phishing emails to fake videos of government officials, artificial intelligence is changing the game for Interpol's cat-and-mouse fight against cybercrime at its high-tech war rooms in Singapore.

“He stopped in the center of the street — Washington Avenue, a major Minneapolis thoroughfare — and kissed me so hard and so well for so long that traffic stopped, lights changed and the bustling city went silent as the drivers, instead of honking or hollering  Facebook

California storms are about to hit. Here’s a timeline of their most severe impacts  San Francisco Chronicle

Why the slowing of the world’s fastest ocean current would mean big trouble  The Washington Post

2026 Winter Olympics Day 9 live updates: Results, medal count and schedule  Los Angeles Times

USA Vs Namibia LIVE Score, T20 World Cup 2026: NAM's Steady Start In Chase, 14 Without Loss  Outlook India

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of retro recipes, Olympic origins and more.

Bobsledders rely a lot on specialized equipment to perform well and stay safe during the "Formula 1 of ice.” Here’s a quick guide.

Commentary: Yoshinobu Yamamoto must remain the calm in the Dodgers' storm  Los Angeles Times

SF: Mayor Lurie Launches Online Permit Portal To Speed Up Permitting Process  SFGATE

Whether in the kitchen or on the ice, US Olympic bobsledder Frank Del Duca is cooking  CT Insider

'This is a pretty surreal experience': U.S. men's curling takes down defending gold medalists  NBC Olympics

Students Across the U.S. Are Protesting ICE. Texas Wants to Punish Their Schools.  The New York Times

PHOTO GALLERY: 2026 Washington State Apple Blossom Festival Royalty Pageant  The Wenatchee World

Airbags, blue lines and good underwear: 6 features of Olympic skiing you should know  Los Angeles Times

Students are losing some interest in computer science broadly but gaining interest in AI-specific majors and courses.

How to watch San Diego Toreros vs. San Francisco Dons: Live stream info, TV channel, game time | Feb. 15  College Sports Wire

San Francisco Valentine's: Pillow fights, free portraits, dining out, and more  NBC Bay Area

Iran signals openness on stockpile but rules out zero enrichment in US talks  ایران اینترنشنال

Zelenskyy says US ‘too often’ pushes Ukraine, not Russia, for concessions  Al Jazeera

Massive crowd of demonstrators gathers in downtown Los Angeles to support protestors in Iran  KTLA

'Ball Is In America’s Court': Iran Signals Willingness To Compromise On Nuclear Deal  i24NEWS

Iran ready to consider compromises to reach nuclear deal, minister tells BBC in Tehran  BBC

Thousands gather in downtown Los Angeles to protest Iranian regime 02:39  CBS News

Western Washington’s best chance for lowland snow this season on the way  KING5.com

Across the United States, Filipino educators continue to help fill critical teaching gaps, bringing both expertise and cultural perspective into American classrooms. | via ANC 24/7 See comments section for the full story.  Facebook

Young man shot in neck and jaw during street takeover in downtown, LAPD says; gunman at large  ABC7 Los Angeles