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February 16, 2025

CBP finds 161K fake US stamps in shipment from China

More than 161,000 counterfeit U.S. Forever stamps from China were recently seized in Chicago, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said Thursday.

February 15, 2025

Sicilian mafia bosses complain on wiretaps about lack of quality recruits, reminisce about 'The Godfather'

Italian authorities have caught mob bosses being wiretapped in the country complaining about a lack of high quality recruits and reminiscing about the old days and "The Godfather."

February 15, 2025

Emmanuel Macron calls 'emergency meeting' for European leaders to discuss Trump: report

French President Emmanuel Macron has allegedly planned an "emergency meeting" to discuss President Donald Trump on Monday, according to a Polish official.

February 15, 2025

US, Canadian hockey stars get into numerous fights in opening seconds of 4 Nations rivalry after anthem boos

Three fights broke out during the first nine seconds of Saturday's 4 Nations Face-Off game between longtime hockey rivals, the U.S. and Canada, in Montreal.

February 15, 2025

Canada fans, with Trudeau in attendance, again boo 'Star-Spangled Banner' before game vs. USA despite pushback

With Justin Trudeau in attendance, Team Canada fans booed the "Star-Spangled Banner" ahead of a game against Team USA at the 4 Nations Face-Off.

February 15, 2025

NHL exec hopes Canadians avoid 'unfortunate situation' of booing US national anthem ahead of rivalry game

Ahead of Saturday's U.S.-Canada matchup at the 4 Nations Face-Off, an NHL executive is hoping Canada's fans do not boo the U.S. national anthem again.

February 15, 2025

Marco Rubio arrives in Israel on first trip to Middle East as U.S. secretary of state

Marco Rubio has arrived in Israel on his first trip to the Middle East as U.S. secretary of state; he will reportedly discuss Gaza and the aftermath of the Hamas attack on Israel.

February 15, 2025

American detained in Russia identified as Kalob Wayne Byers

Kalob Wayne Byers was identified as the American citizen recently detained at an airport in Moscow, Russia, on a drug smuggling charge, media reports say.

February 15, 2025

British woman visiting American dad in Texas found dead in his home

The death of a 23-year-old woman from England who was shot and killed during a visit to her father's home in Texas has been ruled a homicide, authorities said.

February 15, 2025

Team USA stars brace for rivaled showdown vs Canada as tensions rise over national anthem controversy

Team USA star Brady Tkachuk called their game against Team Canada on Saturday night the "biggest" of his career amid national anthem tensions.