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When and How to Watch Trump’s State of the Union Address Tonight

Donald Trump will deliver his State of the Union address at 9pm ET Tuesday. Major networks will broadcast live, with Democrats planning protests and rebuttals from Abigail Spanberger and Alex Padilla.

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Over 5,000 Flights Cancelled as East Coast Battles Record Snowstorm

A record-breaking snowstorm hit the US east coast, causing over 5,700 flight cancellations, power outages affecting 600,000 homes, and travel bans across several states including Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New York.

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Close-up of an airplane wing during landing on a snowy runway, showcasing aviation dynamics.

Scammer Defrauds Nearly $1M, Buys Wife a 10-Carat Diamond Ring

A New York woman lost nearly $1 million to a Northern Ireland scammer who bought a 10-carat diamond ring. Other victims share similar stories of fraud by the Travelling Conmen, a UK-Irish crime group involved in construction scams.

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BBC A woman with dark medium length hair and brown eyes is looking at the camera. She is wearing a black cardigan and a chain with a small pendant around her neck. The background is blurred, but shows a bookcase and light coming through a window.

Over 90 Avalanche Deaths This Season Raise Safety Concerns

Avalanche fatalities exceed 90 this season amid challenging conditions in California and the Alps. Experts discuss climate change impacts, skier behavior, and resort safety measures amid unprecedented snowfall and warnings.

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Reuters A ski rescue team of three departs for the site of Tuesday's deadly avalanche in Nevada County, California on 17 February, through thick snow, with an SUV in the foreground and a church heavily laden with snow ahead of them.

Nick Reiner Pleads Not Guilty in Parents' Brentwood Murder Case

Nick Reiner, son of director Rob Reiner, pleads not guilty to murdering his parents found stabbed in their Brentwood home. He faces life imprisonment or death penalty if convicted.

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Getty Images Director Rob Reiner and his son Nick Reiner are seated on a stage while holding microphones during a panel discussion.

US Supreme Court to Hear Landmark Climate Accountability Case Against Oil Firms

The US Supreme Court will hear a climate accountability lawsuit by Boulder against major oil firms, potentially impacting numerous similar cases nationwide.

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Suspected Gunman Killed After Breaching Mar-a-Lago Perimeter Identified

Austin Tucker Martin, a 21-year-old from North Carolina, was identified as the gunman fatally shot after breaching Mar-a-Lago's perimeter. Authorities continue investigating the incident amid heightened security concerns.

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Details on Armed Man Shot at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Reveal Motives and Background

Austin Tucker Martin, 21, was shot by Secret Service after entering Trump’s Mar-a-Lago with a shotgun. Investigation reveals his fixation on Epstein files and family background.

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Historic Winter Storm Hits US Northeast; NYC Imposes Travel Ban

A historic winter storm impacts 54 million in the US Northeast, prompting states of emergency, travel bans, and widespread disruptions including NYC's first blizzard warning in nine years.

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Reuters People walk through Times Square, wearing scarves hats and one is holding an umbrells as snow falls during a winter storm in New York City on 22 February 2026.

Armed Intruder Killed After Breaching Mar-a-Lago Security Perimeter

An armed man, Austin T Martin, was shot dead after breaching Mar-a-Lago's secure perimeter carrying a shotgun and fuel can. The incident occurred early Sunday while Trump was in Washington. Authorities continue investigating the case with FBI assistance.

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Getty Images Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate is seen on 14 September 2022 in Palm Beach, Florida.

Final Missing Skier Found Dead After Lake Tahoe Avalanche Tragedy

The ninth and final missing skier from a deadly Lake Tahoe avalanche has been found dead. The avalanche, the deadliest in modern California history, struck a group of friends and guides, with all nine victims now recovered amid challenging rescue conditions.

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Reuters The top of Castle Peak, site of a deadly avalanche in the Sierra Nevada mountains near Soda Springs, California, on 21 February 2026.

New York City Issues First Blizzard Warning in Nine Years as Major Storm Approaches

New York City and East Coast communities face a major blizzard with up to 20 inches of snow and 55 mph winds. Officials urge residents to stay indoors as the storm arrives Sunday through Monday.

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