U.S. NewsFebruary 26, 2026 Why it's a bit surprising that the U.S. is attending a key global flu meeting
After the U.S. withdrew from the World Health Organization, it wasn't clear they would participate in this WHO-led meeting to determine the recipe for the next flu vaccine.
U.S. NewsFebruary 26, 2026 Illegal immigrants could lose public housing under Trump HUD plan to end Clinton-era loophole
Trump administration proposes new HUD rule requiring citizenship verification for public housing, ending "do not contend" provision from Clinton era.
U.S. NewsFebruary 26, 2026 Florida man kills 2, wounds deputy and 1 other in vehicular attack, shooting spree: sheriff
A Florida shooting spree in Pahokee, Florida, leaves three dead after the suspect allegedly kills two and hits deputy with car. The officer survived and shot the attacker dead.
U.S. NewsFebruary 26, 2026 Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to End Protections for Syrian Migrants
The president has sought to end the program, known as Temporary Protected Status, for various migrants as part of his mass deportation efforts.
U.S. NewsFebruary 26, 2026 Jesse Jackson's son decries 'toxic climate' in DC that would 'lower the flag' for Charlie Kirk
Rep. Jonathan Jackson decries Capitol's denial of Rev. Jesse Jackson lying in state, slams "toxic climate" in D.C. that would "lower the flag" for Charlie Kirk.
U.S. NewsFebruary 26, 2026 Trump ally Orban issues scathing letter demanding Zelenskyy change Ukraine's 'anti-Hungarian policy'
Viktor Orbán demands Ukraine reopen oil pipeline in scathing letter, alleging "anti-Hungarian policy" amid energy supply dispute and election campaign.
U.S. NewsFebruary 26, 2026 Ex-nonprofit boss allegedly swiped $1.2M meant for homeless programs to fund lavish lifestyle, DA says
Millions meant for San Francisco's homeless population were allegedly diverted by nonprofit CEO Gwendolyn Westbrook. DA says scheme deprived city of critical resources.
U.S. NewsFebruary 26, 2026 Jennifer Garner details sacrifices and challenges of co-parenting with Ben Affleck
Jennifer Garner opens up about co-parenting with Ben Affleck, revealing how divorced parents must become "mom and dad" in separate households.
U.S. NewsFebruary 26, 2026 Hillary Clinton’s Deposition on Epstein Disrupted by Leak of Photo of Her Testifying
The former secretary of state had requested a public hearing if she was going to be forced to testify in the House Oversight Committee’s investigation, but the G.O.P. chairman had refused.
U.S. NewsFebruary 26, 2026 Common vision issue linked to type of lighting used in Americans' homes
New research suggests that dim indoor lighting, not screens, may trigger the global myopia epidemic that's expected to affect nearly half of the world's population by 2050.
U.S. NewsFebruary 26, 2026 Mamdani to meet with Trump in unannounced White House visit
New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani will meet with President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday afternoon.
U.S. NewsFebruary 26, 2026 Secretly rewritten nuclear safety rules are made public
The Energy Department made the rules public a month after NPR reported about their existence. The rules slash requirements for security and environmental protections.
U.S. NewsFebruary 26, 2026 Padres pitcher could miss Opening Day after undergoing hemorrhoid surgery
San Diego Padres pitcher Matt Waldron underwent hemorrhoid surgery to deal with an infection in his rear end, and manager Craig Stammen said the knuckleballer is week to week.
U.S. NewsFebruary 26, 2026 WATCH: 'Zootopia 2' shatters box office record
And it's nominated for best animated feature at this year's Oscars.
U.S. NewsFebruary 26, 2026 Canada says India no longer linked to violent crime ahead of Carney trip
The latest assessment marks a shift after Canada accused India in 2023 of carrying out an extrajudicial killing of a Sikh separatist on its soil.
U.S. NewsFebruary 26, 2026 Judge Declines to Halt Construction on Trump’s East Wing Ballroom Project
A federal judge ruled that a lawsuit challenging the project needed to be revised before he could consider the larger questions it presented.
U.S. NewsFebruary 26, 2026 Cincinnati sues former quarterback Brendan Sorsby over $1M NIL buyout after Texas Tech transfer
The University of Cincinnati sued former quarterback Brendan Sorsby over an alleged $1 million NIL buyout violation after his transfer to Texas Tech.
U.S. NewsFebruary 26, 2026 China expands space footprint in Latin America, raising military alarms in America’s backyard
U.S. lawmakers warn China's expanding space facilities across Latin America could significantly boost Beijing's military surveillance capabilities.
U.S. NewsFebruary 26, 2026 Mortgage rates fall below 6% for the first time in years
The average home loan rate has dropped below 6% for the first time since 2022. Will that help thaw the frozen housing market?
U.S. NewsFebruary 26, 2026 NFL fans’ 2025 bills come under focus as FCC probes the rise of sports streaming services
NFL fans face nearly $800 in streaming costs for the 2025 season across YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Peacock, and ESPN to watch all games from multiple platforms.
U.S. NewsFebruary 26, 2026 Victim fears for others after California parole board approves release of convicted child predator
Victim of convicted serial child predator rejects his apology after California parole board approves release, saying "I don't believe that people like that change."
U.S. NewsFebruary 26, 2026 Stephen A Smith rips Dem theatrics at Trump address for playing right into president's hands
Stephen A. Smith blasted Democrats for falling into President Trump's trap at State of the Union, arguing that they've been "played like a fiddle for 11 years."
U.S. NewsFebruary 26, 2026 Amazon shelves Blue Jay warehouse robot
Amazon quietly ended its Blue Jay warehouse robot program just months after unveiling the multi-armed ceiling-mounted system designed to speed same-day deliveries in October.
U.S. NewsFebruary 26, 2026 Cornyn expects Dems to side with illegal immigrant truckers by opposing his CDL ban
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, wants to advance President Donald Turmp's Dalilah's Law, named after a girl injured in a 2024 California crash involving illegal immigrant truck driver.