U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee sparked backlash with remarks endorsing Israel’s biblical claim to vast Middle Eastern territory, later calling them hyperbolic.

FCC commissioner criticizes CBS over blocked interview, citing First Amendment concerns amid heightened media independence debates.

Shia LaBeouf arrested in New Orleans during Mardi Gras 2026 over alleged bar fight, battery charges pending.

Nick Reiner, 32, appeared in L.A. court on Feb. 23, 2026, charged with murdering his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner.

An avalanche near Frog Lake in California’s Sierra Nevada killed eight and left one missing; recovery efforts continue amid harsh weather and flight restrictions.

Legendary salsa musician Willie Colón, 75, has died, remembered for defining salsa’s sound and championing Latino identity and civil rights.

Three experienced skiers died in a Sierra Nevada avalanche near Lake Tahoe on February 18.

Billionaire Les Wexner testified he was deceived by Jeffrey Epstein and denied any involvement in his crimes.

U.S. evacuates non-essential embassy staff from Beirut due to rising Iran-related tensions, effective Feb. 23, 2026.

A $170 billion tariff refund dispute erupts over eligibility, reshaping U.S. trade enforcement.