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February 18

Trump orders complete withdrawal of all troops from Syria within two months: report

U.S. reportedly preparing to withdraw all 1,000 troops from Syria within two months, ending decade-long ISIS mission as Trump reshapes Middle East.

February 18

Mother whose son died by suicide says social media increases risk of ‘online harm,’ platforms are ‘absolutely’ to blame

Maurine Molak, whose son died by suicide in 2016, discusses the landmark social media addiction trial on ‘The Will Cain Show.’

February 18

Leavitt after reporter asks for examples of Trump being called ‘racist’: ‘You’re kidding me, right?’

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is asked by a reporter for specific examples of President Donald Trump being called ‘racist.’

February 18

Terror sponsor Iran gets UN leadership overseeing charter principles

Iran's election as vice-chair of U.N. Charter Committee sparks outrage from Israel, which calls it a "moral absurdity" amid ongoing human rights concerns.

February 18

House Republicans threaten to force Russia sanctions vote after giving leadership 'one last chance'

House Republican Reps. Don Bacon and Brian Fitzpatrick plan a possible discharge petition to force a vote on Russia sanctions for the Ukraine war, citing an urgent need for action.

February 18

World's largest aircraft carrier heads to Middle East as Iran nuclear tensions spike dramatically

USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group heads to Middle East as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate, joining USS Abraham Lincoln already deployed in region.

February 18

Russia gets Paralympic slots under national flag; Ukraine officials boycott over 'outrageous decision'

Ukrainian officials announced a boycott of the Paralympic Games after Russia and Belarus were awarded slots to compete under their national flags, sparking international controversy.

February 18

Eileen Gu says she's been 'physically assaulted' over representing China instead of US at Olympics

Olympic skier Eileen Gu claimed she has been "physically assaulted" and received death threats ever since she decided to represent China instead of the United States.

February 18

8 skiers found dead, 1 missing after massive Lake Tahoe avalanche

February 18

UN responds after Iran elected vice-chair of Charter committee

The exchange comes amid backlash from critics who argue Tehran’s record conflicts with the UN’s core principles.