February 2026

ABC-7 First Alert – Strong winds come down later tonight; not as windy Thursday.

February 18, 2026 3:18 PM Doppler Dave Speelman

Another rough one in the wind department, with winds gusting over 50 mph, blowing dust, and greatly reduced visibility. The winds will be slow to…

Rep. Tony Gonzales attacks primary opponent amid reporting of his affair with aide who died by suicide

February 18, 2026 3:00 PM Texas Tribune

The San Antonio Express-News reported on a text message from a staffer admitting to having an affair with Gonzales. The staffer died last year after…

Hugh Hefner’s widow demands investigation into Playboy founder’s foundation over alleged scrapbooks with explicit photos

February 18, 2026 2:59 PM CNN Newsource

By Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — The widow of “Playboy” founder Hugh Hefner has called for an investigation into her late husband’s…

¿Por qué los riesgos de exigir prueba de ciudadanía para votar podrían superar los beneficios?

February 18, 2026 2:57 PM CNN Newsource

Análisis de Aaron Blake, CNN A medida que las perspectivas republicanas se han debilitado de cara a las elecciones intermedias de 2026, han puesto…

5 dead in pile-up crash in Colorado involving over 30 vehicles, including multiple semis: Police

February 18, 2026 2:53 PM ABC News

Seven semis were involved in the crash on I-25, police said. By Meredith Deliso February 18, 2026, 10:26 AM At least five people are dead following a…

Trump launches his ‘Board of Peace’ with billions pledged for Gaza, but many allies are wary

February 18, 2026 2:51 PM CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Hansler, Kylie Atwood, CNN (CNN) — When President Donald Trump convenes the inaugural meeting of his Board of Peace on Thursday, he…

NIH director temporarily steps in to run CDC

February 18, 2026 2:50 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The director of the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, will also take on the temporary role…

Abortion clinics closing, presidential polling, newest Olympic sport: Catch up on the day’s stories

February 18, 2026 2:47 PM CNN Newsource

By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! The very first video posted on YouTube — a 19-second clip about elephants called “Me at the…

El video más antiguo de YouTube es considerado digno de ser exhibido en un museo

February 18, 2026 2:46 PM CNN Newsource

Por Gareth Harris, CNN Una nueva exposición en el Museo Victoria and Albert (V&A) de Londres captura el momento en que nació YouTube hace más…

Bad Bunny takes on a leading role in Residente’s directorial debut, ‘Porto Rico’

February 18, 2026 2:43 PM CNN Newsource

By the Associated Press Puerto Rican artists Residente and Bad Bunny are teaming up to tell the story of their home in an original historical drama.…

Indignación en Ucrania: autoridades no participarán de los Juegos Paralímpicos de Invierno tras una polémica decisión

February 18, 2026 2:40 PM CNN Newsource

Por Charlotte Reck, CNN Las autoridades ucranianas no asistirán a los Juegos Paralímpicos de Invierno de 2026 en Milán Cortina en marzo, tras la…

Spaceport America Hosts NAR/ARC Student Launches

February 18, 2026 2:33 PM Armando Ramirez

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)- Students from New Mexico State University (NMSU) and the Albuquerque Civil Air Patrol Group NM-079 completed a…

From sketches to sequins: How Olympic skating costumes are made

February 18, 2026 2:33 PM CNN

CNN, INSTAGRAM, LISA MCKINNON, Instagram/Lisa McKinnon By Karin Caifa (CNN) – Before the sequins and the sparkle, there are sketches, hand…

From sketches to sequins: How Olympic skating costumes are made

February 18, 2026 2:33 PM CNN Newsource

By Karin Caifa (CNN) – Before the sequins and the sparkle, there are sketches, hand stitches, a design niche and even rules of the sport to…

Emergency crews received reports of the avalanche in the Castle Peak area of Truckee around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday.

8 backcountry skiers killed and 1 missing after deadliest avalanche in California’s recorded history

February 18, 2026 2:29 PM CNN

CNN By Martin Goillandeau and Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — Eight skiers buried by snow and debris near California’s Lake Tahoe amid dangerous…

Man accused of charging Capitol with shotgun said he wanted to speak to member of Congress, prosecutors say

February 18, 2026 2:28 PM CNN Newsource

By Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — The 18-year-old accused of running up to the US Capitol with a loaded shotgun on Tuesday told officers he wanted…

Where do you land in the K-shaped economy? Do you think that will change in 2026?

February 18, 2026 2:23 PM CNN Newsource

By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — There’s a widening gap between the haves and the have-nots in the United States, and economists are…