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Day 2 of US-Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Geneva conclude, official says

Wednesday, February 18

(LONDON) -- American, Ukrainian and Russian negotiators convened again in Geneva, Switzerland, on Wednesday for trilateral peace talks, with the second day of meetings concluding after around two hours.The delegations met Tuesday for the opening sessions of the third round of U.S.-brokered trilateral talks,... Read More.

In brief: Laura Dern, Gabby Windey join Molly Gordon’s ‘Peaked’ and more

Wednesday, February 18

A star-studded group of actors has joined the cast of Molly Gordon's upcoming comedy film Peaked. Deadline reports that Laura Dern, Simone Ashley, Levon Hawke and Gabby Windey are set to appear in the upcoming film, which Gordon will direct... Read More.

Judges reject Trump admin’s deportation cases against 2 pro-Palestinian college students

Wednesday, February 18

(NEW YORK) -- For the second time in a little more than a week, attorneys have announced that an immigration court has terminated deportation proceedings against a pro-Palestinian student after Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed they posed a threat to foreign policy.According to... Read More.

House Oversight Committee set to depose former Epstein associate Leslie Wexner

Wednesday, February 18

(WASHINGTON) -- Members of the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday are set to depose retail billionaire Leslie Wexner, whose wealth fueled Jeffrey Epstein's fortune before an alleged multimillion dollar theft ended their relationship, newly revealed documents suggest.After learning that Epstein stole hundreds of millions... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 2/17/26

Wednesday, February 18

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Tuesday's sports events:Men's College BasketballMichigan 91, Purdue 80Nebraska 52, Iowa 57South Carolina 62, Florida 76Texas Tech 67, Arizona State 72UCLA 59, Michigan State 82North Carolina 58, NC State 82Saint Louis 76, Rhode Island 81Louisville 85, SMU... Read More.

‘Tell Me Lies’ creator Meaghan Oppenheimer reflects on the end of hit series

Wednesday, February 18

Tell Me Lies has come to an end.The explosive season 3 finale is out now on Hulu, and as the episode dropped, series creator and showrunner Meaghan Oppenheimer delivered the news that the finale also marks the show's end."After three amazing seasons of Tell... Read More.

Shia LaBeouf arrested after allegedly assaulting two men in New Orleans

Tuesday, February 17

Shia LaBeouf has been arrested in New Orleans after allegedly assaulting two men, according to police.He is facing two counts of simple battery, the New Orleans Police Department said in a statement to ABC News on Tuesday.Investigators say LaBeouf allegedly assaulted the two men... Read More.

Mckenna Grace to star as Daphne in live-action ‘Scooby-Doo’ Netflix series

Tuesday, February 17

Mckenna Grace is hitching a ride on the Mystery Machine.The actress has joined the cast of the upcoming Netflix live-action Scooby-Doo series in the role of Daphne. Grace shared the news on Instagram Tuesday."Oh my jeepers," Grace captioned her post.... Read More.

Damaging winds, rain hit the West as a winter storm approaches the North

Tuesday, February 17

(NEW YORK) -- Storms are hitting Southern California with heavy rain that flooded roads, as millions are on alert for damaging winds on Tuesday. Meanwhile, in the North, millions are preparing for a winter storm.Heavy thunderstorms in Southern California brought 1 to 3 inches... Read More.

Students wounded in Georgia school shooting testify at trial of accused gunman’s father

Tuesday, February 17

(GEORGIA) -- In often tearful and painful testimony, students wounded in a 2024 mass shooting at a Georgia high school took the witness stand on Tuesday in the murder trial of the alleged gunman's father.As the defendant, 55-year-old Colin Gray, sat just feet... Read More.

Mayor calls for LA Olympics chair Casey Wasserman to step down amid Epstein files fallout

Tuesday, February 17

(LOS ANGELES) -- Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has called for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics chair Casey Wasserman to step down following the release of the Hollywood mogul's emails with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's co-conspirator, Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence... Read More.