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Republicans rarely criticize Trump in his second term. A racist post briefly changed thatFeb 07, 2026 7:11 pm - President Donald Trump received rare blowback from Republican lawmakers over a video posted to social media that included a racist image of former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, depicted as primates.Since Trump’s return to the White House, Republican lawmakers have treaded carefully when disagreeing with the president, often communicating their concerns in private for fear of suffering his wrath.
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US gave Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach agreement to end war, Zelenskyy saysFeb 07, 2026 7:00 pm - The U.S. has given Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach a deal to end the nearly four‑year war, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters, as Russian strikes on energy infrastructure forced nuclear power plants to cut output on Saturday.
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Italian police fire tear gas as protesters clash near Winter Olympics hockey venueFeb 07, 2026 6:27 pm - Italian police fired tear gas and a water cannon at dozens of protesters who threw firecrackers and tried to access a highway near a Winter Olympics venue on Saturday.
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Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl is not so much of a rematch as it is a matchup of contrastsFeb 07, 2026 5:40 pm - A heralded defense vs. an underrated one. A celebrated second-year quarterback vs. a veteran QB who has gone from perceived bust to beloved. An All-Pro wide receiver vs. one of the NFL’s best young cornerbacks. This year’s Super Bowl matchup between the New England Patriots (17-3) and Seattle Seahawks (16-3) is all about contrasts.
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Health costs are fueling voter stress and powering Democratic campaignsFeb 07, 2026 3:43 pm - President Donald Trump's second term has presented an array of opportunities for political opponents, from immigration crackdowns and lingering inflation to attacks on independent institutions and friction with overseas allies.
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How aggressive free-agency moves led the Patriots and Seahawks to the Super BowlFeb 07, 2026 12:09 pm - Winning the headlines during free agency in March doesn't typically lead to success in January and February in the NFL.
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Flag football’s growth only increases NFL's popularity globallyFeb 07, 2026 11:14 am - Dak Prescott snapping the ball to Jalen Hurts is a play that can only be witnessed at the Pro Bowl Games, the centerpiece for the NFL’s push to grow flag football on the biggest stage this week at the Super Bowl.
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Eileen Gu overcomes an early fall in slopestyle to keep her Olympic dreams intactFeb 07, 2026 11:09 am - Eileen Gu skied backward out of the slopestyle starting gate, jumped onto the first rail, did a 270-degree spin and landed on the snow. Then, she fell.
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Speedskater Francesca Lollobrigida wins host Italy’s first gold medal of the Milan Cortina OlympicsFeb 07, 2026 11:04 am - Speedskater Francesca Lollobrigida won host Italy’s first gold medal of the Milan Cortina Games on Saturday, taking the women's 3,000 meters in an Olympics-record time.
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Hisatsune chips in for birdie after water ball, shoots 63 to take 2nd-round lead at Phoenix OpenFeb 06, 2026 7:25 pm - Ryo Hisatsune chipped in for birdie after driving his ball in the water on the par-4 17th hole and shot a bogey-free 8-under 63 on Friday to surge into the lead in the second round of Phoenix Open.