Costa Rican authorities are investigating the killing of a U.S. citizen in what they describe as an apparent robberyCosta Rican authorities investigate killing of a US citizen in an apparent robberySAN JOSE, Costa Rica -- Costa Rican authorities said Monday they were investigating the killing of a U.S. citizen in an apparent robbery. Kurt Van Dyke, a 66-year-old Costa Rica resident and local hotel owner in Puerto Viejo on the country’s Caribbean coast, was killed Saturday, according to the Judicial Investigation Agency. Two men armed with at least one gun had threatened Van Dyke and a woman, stolen objects from the home and apparently a vehicle, authorities said. Van Dyke was part of a well-known California surfing family. A 2021 obituary of his mother Betty Van Dyke said that she was part of a pioneering group of early female surfers and her first husband Gene Van Dyke was also a well-known northern California surfer.

(AP Photo/Moises Castillo, File)FILE - Soldiers patrol an area next to a piece of graffiti referring to the Mara Salvatrucha gang during the country's state of emergency, following an escalation of gang-related violence, on the outskirts of Guatemala City, Jan. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo, File)FILE - Soldiers patrol an area next to a piece of graffiti referring to the Mara Salvatrucha gang during the country's state of emergency, following an escalation of gang-related violence, on the outskirts of Guatemala City, Jan. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo, File)GUATEMALA CITY -- Guatemala lifted its state of emergency Monday, one month after President Bernardo Arévalo sought special powers following the killing of 10 police officers by suspected gang members. The brief state of emergency contrasts with extraordinary powers granted to El Salvador President Nayib Bukele to deal with gang violence that have been renewed monthly by that country's Congress for nearly four years. In January, gangs in Guatemala retaliated against police after authorities put down riots in three prisons.

By The Associated PressNEW YORK -- Jamal Fuller had 20 points, Malachi Davis scored 19 and Long Island University defeated Wagner 83-65 on Monday night. Fuller went 8 of 11 from the field (3 for 3 from 3-point range) for the Sharks (18-9, 12-2 Northeast Conference). Davis made 7 of 14 shots with four 3-pointers, adding four steals. Bryan Akanmu finished with 10 points and six rebounds for the Seahawks (9-16, 4-10). ___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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Anderson Cooper is leaving CBS News’ “60 Minutes” program after nearly two decades, in the latest staffing shake-up to hit the storied news magazine and network. Cooper has been a “60 Minutes” correspondent through a deal between Paramount Skydance-owned CBS News and Warner Bros. Discovery’s CNN since the 2006-2007 season, according to his page on the CBS News website. “For more than two decades, Anderson Cooper has taken 60 Minutes viewers on journeys to faraway places, told us unforgettable stories, reported consequential investigations and interviewed many prominent figures," the network said. Since the launch of CNN’s prime‑time television news program “Anderson Cooper 360,” Cooper has covered major global news events, ranging from U.S. presidential inaugurations and political conventions to the Newtown, Connecticut, school shooting. Lachlan Cartwright’s Breaker newsletter first reported Cooper’s departure from “60 Minutes.”

“The smell, you know that gasoline smell? The whole hill smelled like victory.” “Just a minute. If you have anything to say, say it to Michael.” “Every time I work with him, I’ve never had more fun or never felt more creatively satisfied. And what’s really scary is that it’s getting bigger.” “Show your hands. Show your hands.” “Bobby, show your hands.”

On February 13 and 14, President Donald J. Trump’s representatives filed three applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office to trademark his name for future use on an airport. Gerben emphasizes that while it is common for public officials to have landmarks named after them, “never in the history of the United States” has “a sitting president’s private company…sought trademark rights” before such a naming. “President Trump’s assets are in a trust managed by his children. In September 2025 the IRS granted tax-exempt status to the Donald Trump Mount Rushmore Memorial Legacy, making it a charity that can accept tax-free donations. Happy Presidents Day 2026.

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For the U.S. women’s hockey team, the Milan-Cortina Olympic tournament has been less a competition and more a siege. “The best team in the world,” Sweden’s Hanna Olsson said. AdvertisementKendall Coyne Schofield, top left, celebrates with her teammates after scoring against Sweden in the second period Monday. Beat Canada again on Thursday and the U.S. will collect its second gold medal in the last three Olympics. Stumble and all the talk of the U.S. having the best team of all time will be just that: talk.

He stressed that Europe and the United States “belong together,” reaffirmed NATO’s importance, and framed Washington’s demands as a call for partnership rather than retrenchment. Build the Future TogetherThe United States can go it alone if necessary, but the path to true success requires working together. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni endorsed stronger European responsibility within NATO while emphasising that “autonomy does not mean separation” from the United States. The United States is making clear that its commitment will increasingly depend on European capability and resolve. In Munich, European leaders were also talking about “de-risking” from the United States, citing President Trump’s unpredictability.” Available at https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/14/world/europe/europe-munich-rubio-russia.html[9] Lindberg, Leon N., et Scheingold, Stuart A., Europe’s Would Be Polity.

If the New York Giants lose tight end Daniel Bellinger in NFL free agency, it seems unlikely they would simply give the backup tight end job to untested 2025 seventh-round pick Thomas Fidone. That could open the door for the Giants to bring in one of John Harbaugh’s former players with the Baltimore Ravens, tight end Isaiah Likely. The 2025 season was the 6-foot-4, 245-pound Likely’s least-productive in Baltimore, as he caught just 27 passes. Given that Likely will be just 26 years old when the 2026 campaign begins, it wouldn’t be surprising to see him have a big market in free agency. Would you rather see the Giants keep Bellinger, or add Likely?

Last night Hayes picked up an assist and dropped former Penguin Zach Aston-Reese in a fight with a mean short left. The question now becomes just how much they’ll be looking to do to get Hayes a chance to get back into the NHL lineup. That would apply to moving in or out of the lineup, or even status on the team itself. One area working in the Pens’ favor is the 23-player roster maximum disappears after the NHL trade deadline. One of those angles will certainly be how much they decide to work Hayes back in for NHL opportunities down the stretch.

(Photo by Alexander NEMENOV / AFP via Getty Images) ALEXANDER NEMENOV via Getty ImagesMILAN (AP) — The United States and Canada will face off for Olympic gold for a seventh time since women’s hockey debuted at the 1998 Nagano Games in a border rivalry that never gets old. AdvertisementThe outcomes set up the latest showdown between the sport’s global powers in the gold medal final on Thursday. Now it’s on to the gold medal game in a tournament the U.S. already beat Canada 5-0 in a preliminary round game last week. The Americans won Olympic gold in 1998 and 2018, with Canada winning the other five tournaments. It’s the gold medal game,” Heise said of a potential rematch against Canada.

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Team Sweden was probably one of the bigger disappointments of the group stage, finishing in third place behind Slovakia and Finland. Crosby, meanwhile, is just three wins away from winning his third Olympic gold medal and adding another major accomplishment to his resume. If he gets it, he will be the first player to ever win three Stanley Cups and three Olympic gold medals. The sub-plot to that game, as if it needed one, would be the Erik Karlsson revenge game against Mike Sullivan. Will the United States win its first Olympic gold medal since 1980?