“It does seem like they want peace,” one person close to the talks said of the Russians. Russia’s political demands include a ban on Ukrainian nationalism and a guarantee Ukraine will not join NATO. And it will be very difficult for us to defend ourselves.”Analysts said Russia and Ukraine remained far apart on the issue of security guarantees. Stanovaya said this proposal was a sign Russia does not support elections in Ukraine unless it can control them and orchestrate Zelensky’s removal. At the same time, Russia has been pressing constantly during the talks to divert the U.S. delegation toward negotiations on other bilateral matters.

With three strong contenders for the podium in the women’s Olympic figure skating competition, the United States’ hopes now rest almost completely on Alysa Liu, who finished in third place in the short program on Tuesday. The reigning world champion could end the United States’ 20-year Olympic medal drought in the women’s singles competition. The last U.S. woman to stand on an Olympic podium was Sasha Cohen in 2006. The United States was primed to end the drought with Liu, Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito, but only Liu is in the top six after the short program. Levito was the last U.S. skater to take Olympic ice after not participating in the team program.

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Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway trimmed more of its Apple stake and began a new position in The New York Times in the fourth quarter, according to a new securities filing. The Omaha-based conglomerate disclosed that it pared its position in the iPhone maker by 4.3% to $61.96 billion, per data from InsiderScore. Even with the cut, Apple remains by far Berkshire's largest equity holding. Berkshire revealed that it trimmed its stake in Apple and started a stake in fellow "Magnificent Seven" name Alphabet in the third quarter. The conglomerate had also cut its equity holding of Apple in the second quarter of last year after slashing its stake by two-thirds in 2024.

We must never surrender. America will get better and better. Keep hope alive. Keep hope alive. Let the world know we are displeased.

Central Michigan University's Hart-Milliken Speaker Series is partnering with the International Affairs Forum (IAF) at Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) to host keynote speaker Kori Schake, a nationally recognized voice on democracy, the civil-military relationship, and executive power. Thomas Greitens, chairperson of the School of Politics, Society, Justice and Public Service, will moderate the live stream. The mission of the International Affairs Forum is to advance the understanding of critical global issues through education and public dialogue. “This partnership builds upon a strong relationship between NMC & CMU,” said IAF Director Alexander Tank. in government and politics from the University of Maryland, as well as an MPM from the University of Maryland School of Public Policy.

CNN Original Series "Standoff: The FBI, Power and Paranoia" Premieres Sunday, March 22 at 9PM ET/PT NEW YORK, NY - (February 17, 2026) - CNN Original Series Standoff: The FBI, Power and Paranoia will examine the fragile, high-risk relationship between FBI Directors and the Presidents they serve, spotlighting the moments when that balance is pushed to the brink. Executive producers for Standoff are Amy Entelis, Katie Hinman and Eric Johnson for CNN Original Series. ### About CNN Originals The CNN Originals group develops, produces and acquires original, long-form unscripted programming for CNN Worldwide. Amy Entelis, executive vice president of talent, CNN Originals and creative development, oversees the award-winning CNN Originals portfolio that includes the following premium content brands: CNN Original Series, CNN Films, CNN FlashDocs, and CNN Studios, an internal production studio which creates long-form programming for CNN's global platforms. CNN Originals can be seen on CNN, to stream via a CNN All Access subscription, on the CNN Original Hub on HBO Max and discovery+, on the CNN Originals FAST channel, and with a pay TV subscription via CNN.com, CNN apps and cable operator platforms.

Jesse Jackson by taking a dig at Democrats and former President Barack Obama. This comes after the president was criticized for posting a video depicting former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, as apes. AP Photo/Matt RourkeIn his Tuesday statement, Trump singled out Barack Obama, claiming Jackson “could not stand” him. He had much to do with the Election, without acknowledgment or credit, of Barack Hussein Obama, a man who Jesse could not stand,” Trump said. While the statement did not list a cause of death, Jackson had experienced health issues for some time.

López exited his live batting practice session early on Monday due to right elbow soreness. The players Pablo López A right-handed starting pitcher for the Minnesota Twins who is seen as a key part of their rotation this season. Derek Shelton The manager of the Minnesota Twins, who remained optimistic about López's injury and did not want to speculate on the severity. Pete Maki The pitching coach for the Minnesota Twins, to whom López reported his elbow soreness. There was some substance.” — Liam Hendriks, Relief Pitcher, Minnesota Twins (nytimes.com)What’s nextThe Twins will wait for the results of Pablo López's MRI to determine the severity of his elbow soreness and whether he will miss any time.

Rules to follow for a prosperous Lunar New YearAs millions celebrate the start of the Lunar New Year, it's not just about the festivities but also about honoring key traditions that are believed to bring good fortune. From giving red packets to ensuring your home is properly prepared, CNN's Mike Valerio outlines the essential do's and don’ts that can help set the tone for a successful year ahead.

(Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photographer)Visually, Abbiocco makes a nice first impression. The then-28-year-old aimed to spotlight Italian wines and fresh pasta dishes cooked with a little of the fine dining flair he’d picked up at places like L’Oca d’Oro in Austin, the city where he went to culinary school. (Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photographer)I went back to Abbiocco on what turned out to be a dead-quiet Friday night, hoping to find dishes I could genuinely recommend. If you’re going to the trouble of making fresh pasta, a lighter hand with the sauce would showcase it better. It’s got a nice neighborhood joint feel, and some good wine and cocktail offerings, but the flavors of many dishes are distractingly unbalanced.

But while cabinet ministers would come and go, the man at the top – Maduro – would always remain the same. After just 39 days in power, Rodriguez welcomed the US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright as the highest-ranking US official to visit Caracas since President Bill Clinton in 1997. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright meets Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodriguez in Caracas on February 11 CNNI was there to cover Wright’s visit. Here’s why I think the changes happening in Venezuela now are like nothing I have seen before. What has changed is that today feels better than yesterday, and Venezuela believes in the opportunity to make tomorrow even better.

(FBI)Still, authorities believe those images hold the key to solving the case. “I believe somebody out there knows who this is,” Chris Nanos, the sheriff of Pima County, told the Daily Mail. “I believe somebody out there can look at that video and go, I know exactly who that is. Trying to keep hope aliveAt this point, both authorities and the Guthrie family are trying to keep hope alive more than three weeks after Nancy Guthrie was kidnapped. Sources told The Times that authorities have no proof the person who authored the ransom note has Guthrie.

Free agent moves will set up the Giants’ decision at five, but a “gold jacket” player will be the target, according to Harbaugh. But, in a perceived weaker draft class, will the Giants have an opportunity to select that kind of player? Rueben Bain Jr., Edge, MiamiThe Giants need talent on the defensive line, and Bain Jr. can shut down the run while being a nightmare as a pass rusher, with speed and power moves. Bain Jr. had 83 pressures in 2025 and 156 through three seasons with the Hurricanes. I don’t know if the Giants will further invest at the edge position, but Bain Jr. is a potential gold jacket individual.