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Longtime civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at 84
February 17, 2026 • The Rev. Jesse Jackson was a lifelong civil rights advocate until his death Tuesday at the age of 84.

Nancy Guthrie investigation suffers major blow as FBI says glove does NOT match DNA found in home of Savannah's kidnapped mom

2026-02-17

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos admitted that the black nitrile glove found two miles from Guthrie’s home on Sunday offered no new leads in the ongoing hunt for the 84-year-old.

Former NYC pizza-tosser who allegedly tried to spring Luigi Mangione sent back to same jail as accused killer

2026-02-17

A prosecutor noted that the suspect “had weapons on him” — a pizza cutter and BBQ fork – when he approached the facility’s intake area and claimed to have a judge’s “order” to spring the accused killer.

Five injured, including firefighter, in church explosion following reported gas leak in upstate New York

2026-02-17

Five people were injured in church explosion in Boonville, New York after reported gas leak. Two people are in critical condition as the investigation continues.

A safe space for girls who've faced sexual violence

2026-02-17

The Democratic Republic of Congo is seeing a significant increase in acts of sexual violence against girls and young women. A support center offers a sanctuary for treatment — and to be heard.

Amazon has lost $450 billion in value during this historic losing streak. Here's what's dragging it down

2026-02-17

Amazon expects to spend $200 billion this year on AI initiatives, the company said when it reported earnings.

Tarique Rahman sworn in as Prime Minister of Bangladesh

2026-02-17

Bangladesh is marking a historic new chapter as Tarique Rahman is sworn in as Prime Minister.

Jackson’s ‘Keep Hope Alive’ Speech in 1988 Was a Call for Social Justice and Unity

2026-02-17

Jesse Jackson didn’t win the Democratic nomination for president that year, but his address at the party’s convention moved some delegates to tears.

Feds warn states to back off on attempts to regulate prediction markets

2026-02-17

The Trump administration told states on Tuesday to knock off their attempts to regulate prediction markets, where people can bet on everything from political races to the weather, saying Uncle Sam is the only one with that power.

B'desh new govt: Hindu leader part of Rahman's cabinet - who is Nitai Roy Chowdhury?

2026-02-17

Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot

2025-01-27

Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.