Lindsey Vonn crashes early in Olympic downhill, taken off the mountain in a helicopter
Lindsey Vonn's pursuit of a second Olympic downhill gold medal is over.
Ex-MLB player Yasiel Puig found guilty of obstruction and lying to federal officials
A jury has found former major league outfielder Yasiel Puig guilty of obstruction of justice and lying to federal officials investigating an illegal gambling operation, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said Friday.
Olympians march in Milan and the mountains at a multi-site opening ceremony for the Winter Games
The unprecedented four-site, dual-cauldron Milan Cortina Winter Games opening ceremony replete with references to Italian icons and culture has started.
Lindsey Vonn tests injured left knee in Olympic downhill training, pumps fist after successful run
A week after rupturing the ACL in her left knee, Lindsey Vonn opened her chase for Olympic gold at the age of 41 with an aggressive and successful training run down the Olympia delle Tofane downhill course.
Washington Post says one-third of its staff across all departments is being laid off
Staff members in the newsroom were told they would be getting emails with one of two subject lines, announcing that the person’s role has or hasn’t been eliminated.
Vonn crashes in last race before Winter Games and says 'My Olympic dream is not over'
Lindsey Vonn has crashed in her final downhill race before the Winter Olympics and injured her left knee.
Trump threatens Canada with 50% tariff on aircraft sold in US, expanding trade war
President Donald Trump is threatening Canada with a 50% tariff on any aircraft sold in the U.S..
Trump threatens Canada with a 100% tariff over its China trade deal and escalates feud with Carney
President Donald Trump is threatening to impose a 100% tariff on goods imported from Canada if America’s northern neighbor goes ahead with its trade deal with China.
Former Olympic snowboarder on FBI's most-wanted list is arrested in Mexico, faces drug charges
Authorities say they have arrested Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder facing charges related to drug trafficking and the killing of a federal witness.
Wall Street rebounds after Trump announces the framework for a deal on Greenland, calls off tariffs
Wall Street bounced back from its worst day since October on Wednesday after President Trump said he reached the framework of a deal about Greenland and won’t impose tariffs on several European countries.
The US is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here's why that matters
Experts fear the vaccine-preventable virus has regained a foothold and that the U.S. may soon follow Canada in losing the achievement of having eliminated it.
Europe warns of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland
The eight European countries targeted by President Trump for a 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland have criticized the move in an unusually strong joint statement, warning that his threats “undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral.”
Thousands participate in ‘Hands off Greenland' rallies
President Trump is threatening to impose new tariffs on Denmark and several other European countries unless there’s a deal to purchase Greenland.
Trump says 8 European countries will be charged a 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland
President Donald Trump says he'll charge a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight European countries because of opposition to U.S. control of Greenland.
US will suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries over public assistance concerns
The State Department says it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals are deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States.
Some personnel at key US base in Qatar advised to evacuate as Iran official brings up earlier attack
Some personnel at a key U.S. military base in Qatar were advised to evacuate by Wednesday evening, according to a U.S. official and the Gulf country, as President Donald Trump has warned of possible action after a deadly crackdown on protesters in Iran.
US will exit 66 international organizations as it further retreats from global cooperation
The Trump administration will withdraw from dozens of international organizations, including the U.N.’s population agency and the U.N. treaty that establishes international climate negotiations.
US says it’s seized 2 more sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela
The U.S. seized two sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela in back-to-back actions in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean, officials said Wednesday.
Maduro says 'I was captured' as he pleads not guilty on drug trafficking charges
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro declared himself “innocent” and a “decent man” as he pleaded not guilty to federal drug trafficking charges in a U.S. courtroom on Monday.
What we know about a US strike that captured Venezuela's Maduro
President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. will manage Venezuela until there can be a transition of power, utilizing its oil reserves for rebuilding.
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