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8 dead in Tahoe avalanche; victims include Sugar Bowl ski team moms - San Francisco Chronicle
general 2026/02/19 07:28:20

8 dead in Tahoe avalanche; victims include Sugar Bowl ski team moms - San Francisco Chronicle

Eight people were killed in a Tahoe backcountry avalanche. Among the victims were mothers of Sugar Bowl youth team skiers, officials said.

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February 18, 2026 - Letters from an American | Heather Cox Richardson | Substack
general 2026/02/19 06:51:41

February 18, 2026 - Letters from an American | Heather Cox Richardson | Substack

Today Illinois governor J.B.

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As Israel takes steps to claim land in West Bank, U.S. stands by - The Washington Post
general 2026/02/19 06:25:56

As Israel takes steps to claim land in West Bank, U.S. stands by - The Washington Post

Despite Trump’s opposition to annexation, Israel has moved to expand control over the West Bank — to the condemnation of Britain and others at a U.N. Security Council meeting.

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José María Balcázar becomes Peru’s eighth president in a decade - Associated Press News
general 2026/02/19 05:34:00

José María Balcázar becomes Peru’s eighth president in a decade - Associated Press News

José María Balcázar has become Peru’s new interim president, replacing another interim leader who was removed over corruption allegations just four months into his term. Balcázar was elected late Wednesday with a majority in the 130-member legislature, defeat…

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Trump heads to Georgia, a target of his election falsehoods, as Republicans look for midterm boost - Associated Press News
general 2026/02/19 05:07:00

Trump heads to Georgia, a target of his election falsehoods, as Republicans look for midterm boost - Associated Press News

President Donald Trump is weighing military action against Iran, leading an immigration crackdown, and teasing a federal takeover of state elections. But on Thursday, White House insists he will focus on the economy when he visits battleground Georgia. The tr…

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Bowser declares Potomac sewage spill an emergency, seeks federal aid for cleanup - The Washington Post
general 2026/02/19 04:08:08

Bowser declares Potomac sewage spill an emergency, seeks federal aid for cleanup - The Washington Post

The administration of D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser hopes the move will free up federal funds to reimburse local authorities for repair and recovery costs.

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