Frederick Wiseman, 96, Penetrating Documentarian of Institutions, Dies
February 16, 2026
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Frederick Wiseman, 96, Penetrating Documentarian of Institutions, Dies

He exposed abuses in films like “Titicut Follies,” a once-banned portrait of a mental hospital,…

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Vaccine Makers Curtail Research and Cut Jobs
February 16, 2026
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Vaccine Makers Curtail Research and Cut Jobs

Federal policies under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that are hostile to vaccines have “sent a…

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Syrian Army Crosses New Threshold With Advances in Kurdish Regions
February 16, 2026
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Syrian Army Crosses New Threshold With Advances in Kurdish Regions

The advance of the Syrian Army into Kurdish regions could put nearly all the country…

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In Hungary, Marco Rubio Stresses Trump’s Support for Viktor Orban
February 16, 2026
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In Hungary, Marco Rubio Stresses Trump’s Support for Viktor Orban

The U.S. secretary of state said in Budapest that the president was “deeply committed” to…

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Woman Figure Skater Practices Historic Move Ahead of Olympic Final
February 16, 2026
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Woman Figure Skater Practices Historic Move Ahead of Olympic Final

Robert Duvall, ‘Godfather’ and ‘Apocalypse Now’ Actor, Dies at 95
February 16, 2026
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Robert Duvall, ‘Godfather’ and ‘Apocalypse Now’ Actor, Dies at 95

The Oscar winner was known for his ability to disappear into roles, playing a wide…

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Dodgers Sign Former Reds, Blue Jays All-Star: Report
February 16, 2026
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Dodgers Sign Former Reds, Blue Jays All-Star: Report

The Los Angeles Dodgers snagged one of the most obscure All-Stars of the last decade…

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Ted Cruz Predicts Two 2028 Democratic Presidential Frontrunners
February 16, 2026
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Ted Cruz Predicts Two 2028 Democratic Presidential Frontrunners

Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz said he expects New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and California…

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Iran Holds Exercises in Strait of Hormuz After Trump Threatens Military Action
February 16, 2026
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Iran Holds Exercises in Strait of Hormuz After Trump Threatens Military Action

The day before nuclear talks were set to resume, Iran conducted live drills in the…

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Activist says Billie Eilish “got me deported”
February 16, 2026
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Activist says Billie Eilish “got me deported”

An Australian activist has claimed singer Billie Eilish got him “deported” after posting online about…

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