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CNBC World NewsFeb 17, 2026
Iran partially closes Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil choke point, as Tehran holds talks with U.S.
Iranian state media reported the partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday for military drills in the waterway.

Int'l Herald TribuneFeb 17, 2026
U.S. and Iran Make ‘Good Progress' in Geneva Talks, Foreign Minister Says
President Trump has called on Iran to reach an immediate accord or else face the threat of a possible U.S. attack.

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U.S. and Iran hold nuclear talks amid heavy military buildup (Washington Post World News)

Int'l Herald TribuneFeb 17, 2026
Jesse Jackson, Charismatic Champion of Civil Rights, Dies at 84
An impassioned orator, he was a moral and political force, forming a "rainbow coalition" of poor and working-class people and seeking the presidency. His mission, he said, was "to transform the mind of America."

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Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon, dies at 84 (ABC News)

ABC NewsFeb 17, 2026
Witkoff, Kushner set for Geneva talks on Ukraine, Iran as Trump pushes for deals
Special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner -- U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law -- will lead American negotiators in Geneva, Switzerland.

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

BBC Front PageFeb 17, 2026
Viral face depuffing tricks - skin experts reveal if they work
We look at three viral hacks to unpick fact from fiction - the effects are often at best, temporary, say experts.

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New Jersey Commuters Face Month of Misery as Service to Manhattan Is Slashed (Int'l Herald Tribune)

ABC NewsFeb 17, 2026
WATCH: Nancy Guthrie search ongoing after more than two weeks
The search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, is entering day 16 as investigators await the results of DNA testing on a glove found near her home.

Int'l Herald TribuneFeb 17, 2026
In Iran, Slain Protesters' Memorials Will Test State Crackdown
Ceremonies commemorating the 40 days after protesters were killed are planned this week, challenging the authorities' ability to restrain them.

CBC Top StoriesFeb 17, 2026
Warner Bros. reopening takeover talks with Paramount, but Netflix deal still favoured
Netflix, the preferred bidder to buy Warner Bros.' studio and streaming businesses, has given Warner a seven-day waiver to reopen talks with Paramount. The companies now have until Monday of next week to work out a possible deal, which Netflix would be allowed to match.



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Warner Bros. Discovery Restarts Deal Talks With Paramount (Int'l Herald Tribune)

CBC Top StoriesFeb 17, 2026
Russia, Ukraine exchange damaging volleys ahead of trilateral talks with U.S.
Russian forces pounded Ukrainian power infrastructure before a new round of ?peace talks, killing three energy workers and leaving tens of thousands of people without power and heat, officials said Tuesday. For its part, Ukraine struck a Russian oil facility.



BBC Front PageFeb 17, 2026
Nancy Guthrie's family cleared as possible suspects, with search in its third week
Local police say the missing woman's relatives are victims - and "to suggest otherwise is not only wrong, it is cruel".

NPR Topics: NewsFeb 17, 2026
Rev. Jesse Jackson has died. And, U.S. and Iran set for high-stakes nuclear talks
Longtime civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at age 84. And, the U.S. and Iran are set for high-stakes negotiations today in Geneva about Iran's nuclear program.

NYTimes GlobalFeb 17, 2026
Spain to Investigate Social Media Giants, Escalating Trans-Atlantic Tech Dispute
The government wants prosecutors to investigate X, Meta and TikTok, adding to a growing clash between the U.S. and Europe over regulating social media.

Washington Post World NewsFeb 17, 2026
In Geneva, Ukraine talks face impasse as Russia holds firm on demands
High casualties and economic trouble signal time is no longer on Russia's side, but Moscow isn't backing off political and territorial demands to weaken Ukraine.

BBC News Front Page | WorldFeb 17, 2026
UK unemployment hits highest rate for nearly five years
It marks the highest rate since the Covid pandemic, official figures show.

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Sterling falls as UK unemployment hits highest rate in five years (CNBC World News)

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.

BBC News Front Page | WorldFeb 17, 2026
Shop owners in Northern Ireland fear violence after paramilitaries demand protection money
One business owner says she was approached by paramilitaries before her new shop even opened.

NYTimes GlobalFeb 17, 2026
Digging Through the Epstein Files
We look at how The Times has tackled a complex reporting project.

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The Expanding Fallout From the Epstein Files, and Jesse Jackson Dies at 84 (NYTimes Global)

CBC Top StoriesFeb 17, 2026
Jesse Jackson, U.S. civil rights champion who fought for social and economic justice, dead at 84




NYTimes GlobalFeb 17, 2026
Hegseth Is Said to Have Ordered Pentagon Spokesman's Firing
The spokesman, Army Col. Dave Butler, worked for the Army chief of staff.

BBC Front PageFeb 17, 2026
USA's Meyers Taylor, 41, becomes oldest individual Olympic champion at a Winter Games
Elana Meyers Taylor made history by winning monobob gold to become the oldest individual athlete to become Winter Olympic champion, all while empowering mothers and female athletes.

NYTimes GlobalFeb 17, 2026
Why Are Many New York Apartments Empty? Rent Laws.
One in 10 buildings with rent-regulated apartments is losing money.

CBC Top StoriesFeb 17, 2026
How hard are Winter Olympic sports? These two ladies set off to find out
Anne Lefebvre and Jenn Wroe are attempting to try every Winter Olympic sport they can before the games finish, hoping to inspire other women in their 50s. The CBCs Emma Weller caught up with them in Calabogie, Ont., for one event.



BBC News Front Page | WorldFeb 17, 2026
Watch Lunar New Year celebrations around the world
Millions of people around the world are celebrating the start of the Lunar New Year, with festivities taking place from Hong Kong to Buenos Aires.

ABC NewsFeb 16, 2026
2 killed, 3 critically injured in 'targeted' shooting at ice skating rink: Police
Two people were killed and several are injured from a targeted shooting at an ice skating rink in Rhode Island on Monday, authorities said.

BBC Front PageFeb 16, 2026
The tech bros might show more humility in Delhi - but will they make AI any safer?
As global tech leaders meet Delhi, India hopes to level the playing field for countries outside the US and China.

Int'l Herald TribuneFeb 16, 2026
2 Killed in Shooting at High School Hockey Game in Rhode Island
The shooter was also dead, apparently by a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the authorities said. The shooting, which the police described as a "targeted event," happened at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket.

Int'l Herald TribuneFeb 16, 2026
Teacher Killed in Crash After Man Fled in Car From ICE, Police Say
The man, who federal officials said had entered the United States illegally, was arrested and charged with first-degree homicide after the crash in Savannah, Ga., according to the county police.

CBC Top StoriesFeb 16, 2026
3 killed, including suspect, in shooting during Rhode Island youth hockey game
Three people, including the suspect, were killed in a shooting during a Rhode Island youth hockey game. Three others are in critical condition. Police say it appears targeted and possibly tied to a family dispute.



CBC Top StoriesFeb 16, 2026
Savannah Guthrie and family not suspects in mother's disappearance: sheriff
Nancy Guthrie's family has been cleared as possible suspects in her abduction, Pima County ?Sheriff Chris Nanos said on Monday, as the case involving the mother of Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie entered its third week.



Int'l Herald TribuneFeb 16, 2026
Vaccine Makers Curtail Research and Cut Jobs
Federal policies under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that are hostile to vaccines have "sent a chill through the entire industry," one scientist said.

CBC Top StoriesFeb 14, 2026
2 Toronto teachers on leave after racist social media messages discovered: School board
Two teachers have been put on leave from a North York high school, as the Toronto Catholic District School Board investigates an exchange of racist messages on a shared school program's social media account.



CNBC World NewsFeb 14, 2026
Lunar New Year gives luxury brands a chance to win back big spenders in China
The Chinese luxury market is expected to turnaround this year, but Western brands can't afford to be complacent, analysts said.

NPR Headline NewsFeb 11, 2026
The Pentagon is removing thousands of transgender troops under Hegseth's anti-DEI push
As several global tensions simmer, the Pentagon is removing thousands of transgender troops under Sec.Hegseth's anti-DEI push. How might a focus on gender identity distract from mission readiness?
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