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China critic and former media tycoon Jimmy Lai is sentenced to 20 years in a Hong Kong security case - 2026-02-09T02:52:28-05:00
Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy former Hong Kong media tycoon and a fierce critic of Beijing, was sentenced on Monday to 20 years in prison in the longest punishment given so far under a China-imposed national security law that has virtually silenced the city's dissent.

Center-left Socialist candidate wins over populist in Portugal's presidential runoff - 2026-02-09T02:00:29-05:00
Center-left Socialist candidate António José Seguro recorded a thumping victory over hard-right populist André Ventura in Portugal's runoff presidential election Sunday, according to official results.

Seahawks win Super Bowl title, pounding the Patriots 29-13 - 2026-02-08T23:29:07-05:00
Seattle's "Dark Side" defense helped Sam Darnold become the first quarterback in the 2018 draft class to win a Super Bowl, to win the franchise's second title.

No, that wasn't Liam Conejo Ramos in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show - 2026-02-08T23:01:10-05:00
A publicist for Bad Bunny confirmed to NPR that the little boy in a blue bunny hat detained by ICE in Minneapolis last month did not participate in the Super Bowl halftime show.

Puerto Rico stops for 13 minutes to applaud history and bask in Bad Bunny's glow - 2026-02-08T22:33:41-05:00
This was Puerto Rico's moment, a spotlight on a collective son who quit bagging groceries a decade ago and became the world's most streamed artist on Spotify last year.

Here's what happened at Kid Rock's alternative halftime show - 2026-02-08T21:57:32-05:00
Kid Rock headlined conservative group Turning Point USA's alternative halftime event.

March for Life attendees may have been exposed to measles, DC Health warns - 2026-02-08T19:06:08-05:00
D.C. health officials are contacting people possibly exposed to measles at the March for Life in January, as confirmed cases rise nationwide.

Breezy Johnson wins gold, while Lindsey Vonn crash ends comeback quest - 2026-02-08T16:59:02-05:00
On the first Sunday of the Olympic Winter Games, downhill skier Breezy Johnson captured the first gold for Team USA. And alpine racer Lindsay Vonn crashed and was transported to the hospital with a broken leg.

Investigating one of the worst train accidents in Spain's history - 2026-02-08T16:58:53-05:00
More than a week after one of the worst train accidents in Spain's history, many questions remain unanswered, and survivors struggle to move on.

U.S. gave Ukraine and Russia June deadline to reach peace agreement, Zelenskyy says - 2026-02-08T13:34:25-05:00
"The Americans are proposing the parties end the war by the beginning of this summer," Zelenskyy said, speaking to reporters on Friday.