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February 14

Starmer sends UK strike group to Arctic, cites rising Russia threat as Trump pushes Greenland deal

U.K. to deploy aircraft carrier strike group to Arctic regions amid Russian threat concerns, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces at Munich Security Conference.

February 14

AOC hit with social media backlash after appearing to struggle with question about US defending Taiwan

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faced backlash online after appearing to struggle with a reporter's question on Taiwan defense at the Munich Security Conference Friday.

February 14

World Curling finds no violations after cheating allegations rock Canada-Sweden curling match

World Curling found no violations after cheating allegations rocked the Canada vs. Sweden round-robin game on Friday. Marc Kennedy was accused of double-touching the stone.

February 14

China unveils the world’s largest flying car

Matrix flying car becomes world's largest at 11,000 pounds after successful flight tests near Shanghai by AutoFlight. The electric aircraft can carry up to 10 passengers.

February 14

'It's absurd': DHS shutdown bears down on US as lawmakers jet off to Europe

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.

February 14

AOC accuses Israel of genocide in Germany where Holocaust was launched, sparking outrage

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faces intense criticism after claiming U.S. aid "enabled genocide" in Gaza during controversial Munich speech in Germany on Friday.

February 14

Woman who lived among young criminal offenders in remote area says Americans should feel 'very grateful'

A high school student in Virginia volunteered to work at a children's correctional facility and local school in a remote location — returning to the U.S. feeling "very, very grateful."

February 13

Olympic curling match descends into chaos after cheating allegations prompt profane insult

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.

February 13

Chaotic video shows passengers trading midair blows; plane forced to divert: reports

Chaotic video captured a midair brawl on a Jet2 flight from Turkey to the U.K., reportedly forcing a diversion to Belgium after passengers exchanged punches.

February 13

US military launches deadly strike on drug-trafficking vessel in the Caribbean, leaving 3 dead

U.S. military operation in Caribbean waters reportedly kills three suspected drug traffickers in strike on vessel used by terrorist organizations.