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ABC NewsFeb 18, 2026
US-Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Geneva expected to resume Wednesday
American, Ukrainian and Russian negotiators are expected to convene again in Geneva, Switzerland, on Wednesday for a second day of trilateral peace talks.

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CNBC Daily Open: Iran-U.S. talks and Ukraine-Russia negotiations in focus — progress in sight? (CNBC World News)
US says 'meaningful progress' made as Ukraine talks enter second day (BBC Front Page)

Int'l Herald TribuneFeb 18, 2026
Colbert Says CBS Barred Interview With Democrat, and Search Teams Scramble After Lake Tahoe Avalanche
Plus, Brad Pitt vs. Tom Cruise?

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Nine Skiers Still Missing After Lake Tahoe Avalanche (Int'l Herald Tribune)

NYTimes GlobalFeb 18, 2026
A Downtown Vibe Comes to Broadway This Spring
Without the usual flood of new musicals, the playwrights of works like "Becky Shaw," "Dog Day Afternoon" and "Giant" are getting a chance to shine.

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What to See in NYC This Spring: Broadway Shows, Concerts and More (NYTimes Global)

ABC NewsFeb 18, 2026
6 rescued as efforts for missing continue following California avalanche: Authorities
Search crews responded to a report of an avalanche that occurred Tuesday in the Castle Peak area of California's Sierra Nevada, the Nevada County Sheriff's Office said.

Int'l Herald TribuneFeb 18, 2026
How Jesse Jackson Took King's Civil Rights Movement to Company Doorsteps
Mr. Jackson was critical to Martin Luther King Jr.'s quest to transform a fight for equality in the South to a national movement for economic and social justice.

Int'l Herald TribuneFeb 18, 2026
Six of 15 Skiers Caught in California Avalanche Near Lake Tahoe Are Rescued
Rescuers pulled six survivors from a remote California site where 15 backcountry skiers were caught in an avalanche, the authorities said. Nine others were still missing.

BBC Front PageFeb 18, 2026
'Difficult' Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without breakthrough
The second day of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia ended after just two hours.

CNBC World NewsFeb 18, 2026
Bayer falls 8% after proposing $7.25 billion settlement in Roundup case; European markets open higher
European stocks opened higher on Wednesday as investors monitor global market developments.

CNBC World NewsFeb 18, 2026
UK inflation cools markedly in January, boosting odds of Bank of England rate cut
The U.K. inflation rate cooled to 3% in January, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

NYTimes GlobalFeb 18, 2026
Alberto Tomba Was an '80s and '90s Icon. The Olympics Have Brought Him Back.
Nicknamed "Tomba la Bomba," the Italian skier was a global superstar before he drifted from the limelight. Decades later, the Winter Games have given him a new platform.

NPR Topics: NewsFeb 18, 2026
Ogden, Schumacher grab silver for U.S. in Olympic cross-country team sprint, Diggins falls short
U.S. cross-country skiers Ben Ogden and Gus Schumacher power to a silver medal in the men's team sprint. U.S. women led by Jessie Diggins finish off the podium.

Int'l Herald TribuneFeb 18, 2026
Democrats Plan to Counter Trump's Speech to Congress With Rally
The House Democratic leader has asked rank-and-file members to sit quietly at the speech or skip it altogether, wary of creating a distraction.

BBC News Front Page | WorldFeb 18, 2026
Staggering late win keeps alive GB semi-final hopes
Rebecca Morrison executes a sensational double takeout with her final stone as Team GB steal two in the final end to beat the United States 8-7.

BBC Front PageFeb 18, 2026
'It smacks of England' - Australia fail again at T20 World Cup
Muddled selection and the lack of a plan B - how Australia's T20 World Cup campaign was derailed in Sri Lanka.

NYTimes GlobalFeb 18, 2026
An Architect of Virginia's Redistricting Will Run for a New Seat Himself
Dan Helmer, a Democratic state lawmaker, played a key role in putting redrawn congressional maps before state voters.

Washington Post World NewsFeb 18, 2026
As Israel takes steps to claim land in West Bank, U.S. stands by
Despite President Donald Trump's opposition to annexation, Israel has taken steps to expand control over the West Bank that experts say may lead to seizure of territory.

NYTimes GlobalFeb 18, 2026
Cleaning Up Carnival, Bead by Plantable Bead
Mardi Gras in New Orleans can generate more than 1,000 tons of trash every year. A coalition of nonprofit groups, city officials and scientists has a plan to clean it up.

BBC Front PageFeb 18, 2026
Child abuse increasing and more complex to police, crime agency says
Police cannot tackle the issue alone, the NCA says, and technology companies must do more.

BBC News Front Page | WorldFeb 18, 2026
Benfica midfielder denies racially abusing Vinicius after Real Madrid match halted
The Champions League match between Real Madrid and Benfica was halted for 10 minutes, with both sets of players leaving the pitch.

Int'l Herald TribuneFeb 18, 2026
Talks on Russia-Ukraine War Enter 2nd Day in Geneva
The talks in Geneva, Switzerland, were expected to focus on Ukrainian-held territory in the east that Russia wants to control as the price of peace. Kyiv has said that demand is a nonstarter.

NYTimes GlobalFeb 18, 2026
Remembering Jesse Jackson
We look back at the life and legacy of an American who helped shape our politics and our culture.

Int'l Herald TribuneFeb 17, 2026
Trump Bets on Diplomacy Without Diplomats
President Trump's most trusted envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are at the center of the Iran and Ukraine negotiations.

CNBC World NewsFeb 17, 2026
Oil prices fall as Iran sees progress in nuclear talks with U.S.
Iran and the U.S. reached a "general agreement" on Tuesday on guiding principles during talks in Geneva, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said

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Progress but not compromise as latest U.S.-Iran nuclear talks end (Christian Science Monitor--world)
Iranians Mourn Slain Protesters With ‘Revolutionary Rage' (Int'l Herald Tribune)

MSNBC Int'l NewsFeb 17, 2026
Iran's foreign minister comments on nuclear talks with U.S
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was hopeful the Geneva talks would "lead to a sustainable and negotiated solution," but also warned that "Iran remains fully prepared to defend itself against any threat."

CBC Top StoriesFeb 17, 2026
Rescuers try to reach 6 skiers still alive after California avalanche, another 9 still missing
Rescue crews on skis and snowcats battled dangerous, blizzard conditions on Tuesday in an effort to reach six backcountry skiers trapped after an avalanche high in the rugged Northern California mountains that left nine other skiers missing.



BBC Front PageFeb 17, 2026
The Papers: 'Pressure piles on Andrew' and 'Jesse Jackson dies at 84'
Police accessing information from Stansted Airport private flights over Epstein ties leads a number of papers today.

BBC Front PageFeb 17, 2026
Suspect in Rhode Island ice hockey shooting killed ex-wife and son
Robert Dorgan - who also went by the name Roberta Esposito - was found dead inside the Pawtucket arena.

BBC News Front Page | WorldFeb 17, 2026
'Absolutely stunning!': Norway's Frostad wins 'best big air final of all-time'
Austria's Matej Svancer, USA's Mac Forehand, and Norway's Tormod Frostad compete for the medals with the final three runs of a spectacular men's freestyle skiing big air final.

Washington Post World NewsFeb 17, 2026
U.S. and Iran hold nuclear talks amid heavy military buildup
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are also responsible for Russia-Ukraine talks nearby, so they may be shuttling between venues.

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Iran says progress made in nuclear talks as supreme leader warns Trump over military buildup (MSNBC Int'l News)

NPR Topics: NewsFeb 17, 2026
Meet Yolanda the wax truck, Team USA's unsung cross-country ski hero
Fast skiers require fast skis. They rely on a team of technicians to wax and prep them for each day's conditions. The U.S. cross-country team has a mobile ski shop that is an unsung hero of their success: Yolanda the wax truck.

BBC News Front Page | WorldFeb 17, 2026
Real Madrid tie halted over Vinicius racism allegation
Real Madrid's Champions League knockout phase play-off tie at Benfica is halted for 10 minutes after Vinicius Junior reports alleged racist abuse.

NPR Headline NewsFeb 17, 2026
In the West Bank, a new wall raises fears Palestinians will be cut off from land
Palestinian farmers and shepherds in the occupied territory of the West Bank say new walls and radical Jewish settlers are making life impossible for them.

BBC News Front Page | WorldFeb 17, 2026
Dual nationals face scramble for British passports as new rules come into force
Entry requirements to the UK for dual nationals are being overhauled as part of sweeping changes to the immigration system.

BBC News Front Page | WorldFeb 17, 2026
'A lightning rod for excitement' - Pollock starts in England reshuffle
Henry Pollock gets his first Test start as Steve Borthwick makes three changes to his XV for England's Six Nations game against Ireland on Saturday.

BBC News Front Page | WorldFeb 17, 2026
Italian toddler critical after undergoing heart transplant with organ damaged 'by frostbite'
Several people are under investigation after the organ was reportedly damaged during transport between hospitals.

NPR Headline NewsFeb 17, 2026
Remembering the night Jesse Jackson read 'Green Eggs and Ham' on 'Saturday Night Live'
We look back on Jesse Jackson's 1991 Saturday Night Live appearance reading Green Eggs and Ham in honor of Dr. Seuss. Jackson died on Tuesday at age 84.

NPR Headline NewsFeb 17, 2026
Finland allows same-sex ice dancing teams due to a shortage of male figure skaters
In Olympic ice dancing events, the pairs are always one man and woman. There's a movement to allow same-sex couples to compete, but it has less to do with queer equality than a gender imbalance.

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U.S. women's figure skaters could've been rivals. Instead, they're the 'Blade Angels' (NPR Topics: News)
Japan makes history in pairs figure skating. So do many Russian-born skaters. (Christian Science Monitor--world)

CBC Top StoriesFeb 15, 2026
Man and woman arrested after flooding at Winnipeg police headquarters
A man and a woman are facing charges, including mischief, connected to flooding at the Winnipeg police headquarters Saturday that forced the building to be closed for public access.



NPR Topics: NewsFeb 13, 2026
Virginia court allows Democrats' redistricting vote in their plan to counter to Trump
The ruling allows an April election where voters can let the legislature draw a new congressional map. It could help Democrats win more House seats. Republicans might still fight it in court.
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