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US nears 1,000 measles cases with infections confirmed in 26 states: CDC

Friday, February 20

(NEW YORK) -- The U.S. is close to reaching at least 1,000 measles cases for the third time in eight years.At least 72 new measles cases have been confirmed in the last week, according to updated data from the Centers for Disease Control and... Read More.

Parents of 764 victim file wrongful death lawsuit against Discord

Friday, February 20

(NEW YORK) -- The parents of a Seattle-area teenager who was allegedly pushed to take his own life by a member of the online extremist network "764" have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Discord, claiming the social media giant "caused" their son's suicide... Read More.

Americans oppose the tactics ICE is using to enforce immigration laws by 2:1 margin: Poll

Friday, February 20

(WASHINGTON) -- In the weeks after federal agents killed two U.S. citizens in Minnesota during a surge to apprehend undocumented immigrants for deportation, Americans oppose Immigration and Customs Enforcement tactics by wide margins and President Donald Trump's approval on immigration has dipped to the... Read More.

Democratic group sees lessons for the party in Donald Trump’s 2024 election win

Friday, February 20

(WASHINGTON) -- While the Democratic National Committee chose not to release its after-action report on the 2024 election, one prominent Democratic group is sharing feedback from a group of influential voters.To some of them, Democrats can seem condescending, elitist and out-of-touch. And to win... Read More.

Supreme Court invalidates most of Trump’s tariffs

Friday, February 20

(WASHINGTON) -- The Supreme Court on Friday delivered a major blow to President Donald Trump by invalidating most of global tariffs, a cornerstone of his economic policy in his second term.In a 6-3 decision, written by Chief Justice John Roberts, the court deemed that... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 2/19/26

Friday, February 20

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Thursday's sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONRockets 105, Hornets 101Nets 84, Cavaliers 112Hawks 117, 76ers 107Pacers 105, Wizards 112Pistons 126, Knicks 111Raptors 110, Bulls 101Suns 94, Spurs 121Celtics 121, Warriors 110Magic 131, Kings 94Nuggets 114, Clippers 115Copyright ©... Read More.

New Mexico reopens investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch

Friday, February 20

(NEW YORK) -- More than six years after the infamous financier and sex offender's arrest on federal sex trafficking charges, the investigation into potential wrongdoing at Jeffrey Epstein's sprawling hacienda in New Mexico is being reopened, according to a spokesperson for the state's Justice... Read More.

Halle Berry on feeling like the film industry wanted to discard her: ‘A painful realization’

Friday, February 20

Halle Berry is a successful insurance broker who doesn't get the respect she deserves in the new film Crime 101.Her character, Sharon, finally has enough of the poor treatment. Late in the film she stands up for herself to her... Read More.

In brief: ‘Pressure’ official trailer and more

Friday, February 20

Bill Hader is set to make his feature film directorial debut. Deadline reports that the actor, who also directed episodes of his TV series Barry, will write, direct and star in a new horror film called They Know. The movie... Read More.

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star Eric Dane dies at 53 after battle with ALS

Friday, February 20

Actor Eric Dane, best known for his starring role in the long-running ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy, has died at 53.Dane revealed in April 2025 that he'd been battling the incurable degenerative neurological disorder amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS."My left side is functioning; my... Read More.

Phoebe Dynevor to star in film adaptation of Emily Henry’s ‘Beach Read’

Friday, February 20

Phoebe Dynevor is joining the Emily Henry rom-com universe.The Bridgerton actress will star in the film adaptation of the bestselling novel Beach Read, ABC Audio has learned.Beach Read follows the character January Andrews, a romance novelist who struggles with writer's block due to her... Read More.

Trump gives Iran a 10-day timeline in Board of Peace meeting on whether he’ll continue talks or strike

Thursday, February 19

(WASHINGTON) -- As the U.S. considers waging a military offensive against Iran, President Donald Trump gathered with dozens of world leaders and heads of state for the inaugural meeting of his Board of Peace, a peacekeeping body focused on rebuilding efforts in... Read More.