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Daily MailFive European governments stated Saturday that lab analysis of samples from Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's body confirmed the presence of epibatidine, a toxin found in South American poison dart frogs. Russia denies the allegation and claims Navalny died of natural causes in prison in February 2024.
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CNNSecretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a conciliatory speech at the Munich Security Conference, assuring European allies that America and Europe "belong together" and their fates remain intertwined. While softer in tone than Vice President Vance's 2025 address, Rubio still criticized European migration, climate, and UN policies while calling for Europe to strengthen its defenses and embrace its heritage.
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NewsweekNancy Guthrie, 84, remains missing nearly two weeks after her disappearance from her Tucson home. Investigators found DNA not belonging to Guthrie or her contacts at the property, and detained multiple people Friday night during a SWAT operation near her home — all were later released without charges. Authorities continue processing evidence and reviewing thousands of tips.
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NPRFunding for the Department of Homeland Security lapsed at midnight Friday after Senate Democrats blocked Republican funding bills, demanding reforms to ICE and CBP following the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis. Most DHS employees are deemed essential and will continue working, though many without pay. ICE and CBP operations continue largely unaffected due to $140 billion in prior funding.
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Daily MailHundreds of thousands demonstrated worldwide Saturday against Iran's government following last month's crackdown on protesters that killed thousands. Exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi urged U.S. military intervention while the Trump administration prepares for potential sustained military operations, with nuclear talks scheduled to resume Tuesday in Geneva.
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Al JazeeraUS Southern Command struck a vessel in the Caribbean on Friday, killing three people the military claims were drug traffickers. The attack is the 39th in a campaign that began in September 2025, bringing total reported deaths to at least 133. Legal experts say the strikes constitute extrajudicial killings, and the administration has provided limited evidence to support its narco-terrorism claims.
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The IndependentPresident Trump stated he will issue an executive order requiring voter ID for the 2026 midterms if Congress does not act. The SAVE America Act passed the House 218-213 but faces a likely filibuster in the Senate. A federal judge previously blocked similar Trump election orders, ruling they exceed presidential authority.
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Fox NewsRep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez spoke at the Munich Security Conference, criticizing Trump administration foreign policy and warning of authoritarianism while struggling with a question about US military defense of Taiwan. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also spoke, articulating an America First foreign policy vision that received a standing ovation.
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BloombergUS forces struck more than 30 ISIS targets in Syria between Feb. 3-12, part of an ongoing operation launched after a December ambush killed two US soldiers and an interpreter. Over 100 ISIS sites have been hit and at least 50 fighters killed or captured since the operation began. The US also completed transferring thousands of ISIS detainees to Iraq and withdrew from al-Tanf base.
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BloombergEntertainment executive Casey Wasserman announced he will sell his talent agency after clients departed following release of 2003 flirtatious emails with Ghislaine Maxwell. The correspondence predated any criminal charges against Maxwell or Jeffrey Epstein. Wasserman remains chairman of 2028 LA Olympics.
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BBC NewsIlia Malinin, the 21-year-old American figure skater and heavy favorite for gold, fell twice during his free skate and finished eighth after entering with a lead. Kazakhstan's Mikhail Shaidorov won gold with a career-best performance. Malinin cited overwhelming pressure and acknowledged he 'blew it.'
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USA TodayAmerican speed skater Jordan Stolz won his second gold medal at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, setting an Olympic record of 33.77 seconds in the 500 meters. The 21-year-old from Wisconsin became the first American man since 1980 to win two speed skating golds at a single Olympics, with two more events remaining.
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CBS NewsLucas Pinheiro Braathen, 25, won gold in the men's giant slalom at the 2026 Winter Olympics, earning Brazil's first medal at a Winter Games and the first for any South American nation. The Norwegian-born skier, who switched from Norway to represent his mother's Brazil in 2024, defeated Swiss defending champion Marco Odermatt by 0.58 seconds in snowy conditions.
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NBC NewsCanada's men's curling team faced accusations of illegally touching stones during Olympic matches against Sweden and Switzerland. Officials monitored play for three ends and recorded no violations. The controversy led to profanity-laced exchanges, a verbal warning for Canada, and new oversight procedures with two officials observing all deliveries.
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BBC NewsFormer President Barack Obama addressed a video posted on Trump's Truth Social account that depicted him and Michelle Obama as apes. In a podcast interview, Obama said most Americans find such behavior troubling and criticized the loss of 'decorum' in politics. The White House blamed a staffer and deleted the post after bipartisan criticism.
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Chicago TribuneA YouGov poll found 42% of Americans believe Bad Bunny better represents America compared to 39% who chose President Trump, following the artist's Spanish-language Super Bowl halftime performance. The performance, watched by 128 million viewers, drew sharp partisan reactions and criticism from Trump and some conservatives.
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NewsweekPresident Trump posted a lengthy Truth Social message Saturday criticizing comedian Bill Maher, saying their White House dinner in 2025 was a waste of time. Trump claimed Maher was nervous during the meeting and has since returned to criticizing his administration. Maher recently defended dining with Trump in a CNN interview.
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Fox NewsA SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule carrying four astronauts docked at the International Space Station on Saturday, restoring the lab to its full seven-person crew. The arrival follows NASA's first medical evacuation from orbit in January, when four astronauts returned early after one suffered an undisclosed health issue.
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New York PostAmerican skier Lindsey Vonn had her fourth surgery since breaking her left leg in a crash during the Olympic downhill Feb. 8. She will now return to the United States for additional procedures. Vonn competed despite having ruptured her ACL nine days before the race.
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USA TodayEmerald Fennell's adaptation of Emily Brontë's classic novel opened Valentine's weekend with an $11 million opening day, starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. The film makes significant narrative changes from the source material and has received polarized responses, with audience scores substantially higher than critics' ratings.
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USA TodayNASCAR moved the Daytona 500 start time up one hour Sunday due to rain forecast. Seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson announced he will retire from Cup Series racing after the 2027 Daytona 500. Ryan Preece topped Saturday practice, and Anthony Alfredo was disqualified from the race for a technical violation.
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BBC NewsManchester City defeated League Two side Salford City 2-0 in the FA Cup fourth round at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. An early own goal from Alfie Dorrington and a late strike from new signing Marc Guéhi secured City's progress, though manager Pep Guardiola criticized the performance as "boring" and expressed disappointment with his team's lack of sharpness despite heavy rotation.
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New York PostA hard foul by Providence's Duncan Powell on former Friar Bryce Hopkins sparked a bench-clearing fight, resulting in six ejections and a 20-minute delay. St. John's won 79-69 after the incident shifted momentum in their favor.
How much BS did the media push today?
