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Australia won't repatriate 34 women and children from Syria - 2026-02-17T02:07:39-05:00
The Australian government will not repatriate from Syria a group of 34 women and children with alleged ties to the Islamic State group, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Tuesday.

U.S. and Iran to hold a second round of nuclear talks in Geneva - 2026-02-17T02:01:58-05:00
The second round of talks in Geneva about Iran's nuclear program takes place as the United States ramps up its military presence in the Middle East and Iran holds large-scale maritime exercises.

Frederick Wiseman, who captured the weirdness and wonder of everyday life, dies at 96 - 2026-02-16T17:48:49-05:00
The prolific, pioneering filmmaker made dozens of documentaries and chronicled the inner workings of institutions. His 1967 film, Titicut Follies, revealed appalling conditions at a prison facility.

Two U.S. moms in their 40s rocketed to gold and bronze in Olympic bobsled showdown - 2026-02-16T16:28:46-05:00
American sliders Elana Meyers Taylor, 41, and Kaillie Humphreys, 40, secure gold and bronze medals. Meyers-Taylor built on her record as the Black athlete with the most Winter Olympics medals.

The U.S. women's hockey team is dominating the Olympics. Now they will play for gold - 2026-02-16T16:08:57-05:00
The Americans, whose captain Hilary Knight is leading a generation of thrilling young talent, are undefeated through six games at the Olympics — and they're outscoring their opponents 31 to 1.

A curling scandal rocks Olympic ice - 2026-02-16T15:40:58-05:00
Allegations of cheating and swearing on the curling ice have rocked the sport after the Swedes accused the Canadians of "double touching" in a match. What happened then, and what's happened since?

The U.S. ready to make up, Europe ready to break up in Munich - 2026-02-16T14:49:04-05:00
Secretary of State Marco Rubio tried to reassure Europe at the Munich Security Conference, but European leaders are skeptical.

Actor Robert Duvall has died — he brought a compassionate center to edgy hard roles - 2026-02-16T13:39:43-05:00
Duvall appeared in over 90 films over the course of his career, imbuing stock Hollywood types — cowboys, cops, soldiers — with a nuanced sense of vulnerability.

Italy's athletes shine at the Milan Cortina Olympics - 2026-02-16T13:37:24-05:00
Call it homefield advantage, call it national pride. Italy's athletes are shining in the Winter Olympics underway in Milan and the Alps.

Primary care is in trouble. Doctors are banding together to increase market power - 2026-02-16T13:08:47-05:00
As costs increase, primary care practices are joining forces in Independent Physician Associations. The goal is to leverage better insurance contracts, while ensuring doctors still call the shots.