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Latest Edition — Friday, February 20, 2026
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Tornadoes struck Indiana and Illinois, destroying homes and buildings. A violent tornado in southeastern Illinois left a six-mile trail of destruction, while Bloomington, Indiana, faced severe damage.
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Venezuela's acting president signed an amnesty bill that could release hundreds of political detainees. Foro Penal estimated over 600 people remain in custody for political reasons.
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A Virginia court blocked Democrats' planned April voter referendum to redraw congressional maps, a setback in their effort to gain four U.S. House seats.
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NASA's new chief criticized Boeing and the agency for the Starliner mission mishap that left astronauts stranded in space for months, calling it a 'Type A' mishap.
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Eric Dane, known for roles in 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Euphoria,' died at 53 from ALS. His family said he was an advocate for ALS awareness and research.
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Team USA defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games, securing their third Olympic gold in women's ice hockey. Megan Keller scored the game-winning goal.
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Osaka received 21kg of gold bars worth 560 million yen ($3.6 million) from an anonymous donor to fix its ageing water pipes, Mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama said.
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