European shares have opened higher after a mixed day of trading in Asia.

El Salvador and Mexico have reported major cocaine seizures at sea this week, as U.S. strikes on suspected drug boats leave 11 people dead.

On a night of American comebacks at the Milan Cortina Games, Alysa Liu delivered the U.S. its first women’s figure skating Olympic gold medal in 24 years.

The U.S. trade deficit slipped modestly in 2025, a year in which President Donald Trump upended global commerce by slapping double digit tariffs on imports from most countries.

President Donald Trump is in Georgia Thursday for a trip designed to help boost Republicans’ political standing heading into the midterms.

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It’s day thirteen of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, and the lineup is packed with must-see events. Here’s the Olympic schedule for Thursday, Feb. 19, on Local 4:

The Trump administration has issued a sweeping new order that could lead to the arrest of tens of thousands of refugees who are lawfully in the United States but do not yet have permanent residency.

President Donald Trump has announced at the inaugural Board of Peace meeting that nine members have agreed to pledge $7 billion toward a Gaza relief package.

U.S. stocks fell, while oil prices climbed.

Federal investigators say a veteran agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration took cash to push fraudulent visa applications through the U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic.

American superstar Mikaela Shiffrin has put in two dominant runs to win the women’s slalom by a massive 1.50 seconds.

A new AP-NORC poll finds views of the Democratic Party among rank-and-file Democrats have not bounced back since President Donald Trump’s 2024 victory.

It’s day twelve of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, and the lineup is packed with must-see events. Here’s the Olympic schedule for Wednesday, Feb. 18, on Local 4:

It’s day eleven of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, and the lineup is packed with must-see events. Here’s the Olympic schedule for Tuesday, Feb. 17, on Local 4:

Russian and Ukrainian delegations are meeting in Geneva for U.S.-brokered talks although both sides are far apart on issues such as land, security and a possible ceasefire.

The United States is planning to deploy more high-tech missile systems in the Philippines to help deter aggression in the South China Sea, where the treaty allies again condemned China’s “illegal, coercive, aggressive, and deceptive activities.”.

Iran has announced the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz for live fire military drills.

Elana Meyers Taylor has won her first Olympic gold in women’s monobob, and she made history as the oldest American woman to do it at the Winter Games.

The three U.S. women who will be going for Olympic gold when their figure skating competition begins Tuesday night are role models for a whole new generation.

It’s day ten of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, and the lineup is packed with must-see events. Here’s the Olympic schedule for Monday, Feb. 16, on Local 4:

Marco Rubio is backing Viktor Orbán ahead of Hungary’s April election during a visit to Budapest.

Singapore is piloting the world’s first sustainable aviation fuel levy.

Federica Brignone and Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo have glided into history at the Winter Olympics in very different ways.

Lindsey Vonn says the latest surgery on her left leg that she broke in the Olympic downhill “went well” and now she “will be able to finally go back to the U.S.” The 41-year-old Vonn is being treated at a hospital in Treviso, Italy.

The Swiss Foreign Ministry says Iran and the United States will hold a second round of talks over Tehran’s nuclear program this week.

The U.S. military is reporting a series of strikes against Islamic State group targets in Syria.

Jordan Stolz has won his second speedskating gold medal of the Milan Cortina Olympics by finishing first in the 500 meters in an Olympic-record time.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has offered a reassuring message to America’s allies.

Dozens of U.S. lawmakers were trying to make their way this weekend to the Munich Security Conference to assure allies of America's reliability.

The U.S. women’s curling team was surprised to learn that their defeat of Canada marked an Olympic first.

Fears are rising of the outbreak of another war that could spread into a regional conflict in the Middle East as U.S. President Donald Trump raises the pressure on on Iran to give up its nuclear program.

A new AP-NORC poll finds that Trump's recent push to seize control of Greenland is divisive even within his own party.

It’s day seven of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, and the lineup is packed with must-see events. Here’s the Olympic schedule for Friday, Feb. 13, on Local 4:

President Donald Trump says a change in power in Iran “would be the best thing that could happen” as the U.S. administration weighs whether to take military action against Tehran.

The U.N. General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to approve a 40-member global scientific panel on the impacts and risks of artificial intelligence, with the United States strongly objecting.

The Trump administration has revoked a scientific finding that climate change is a danger to public health, an idea that President Donald Trump called “a scam.”.

The Trump administration is ending Operation Metro Surge, a sweeping immigration crackdown in Minnesota that sparked weeks of protests and left two U.S. citizens dead.

Taiwan has reached a trade deal with the United States that cuts almost all of its tariff barriers.

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to make arrangements to allow some of the Venezuelan migrants flown to a notorious prison in El Salvador to return to the U.

A key measure of inflation fell to nearly a five-year low last month as apartment rental price growth slowed and gas prices fell, offering some relief to Americans still grappling with the sharp increase in costs of the past five years.

U.S. curler Rich Ruohonen made Olympic history after joining the team as an alternate at the end of the game.

U_S_ ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates aren't hiding their disappointment at the Olympic silver medal for what Bates says was their “absolute best performance.”.

The Virginia Supreme Court has ruled that a U.S. Marine and his wife will keep an Afghan orphan they brought home in defiance of the U.S. government’s decision to reunite her with her Afghan family.

The Environmental Protection Agency has revoked a key scientific finding that supported U.S. regulations on greenhouse gas emissions.

A federal judge has used part of a court hearing to read email and social media death threats she received following her ruling blocking the Trump administration from ending temporary immigration protections for Haitians in the U.S. Judge Ana Reyes in Washington recently blocked the termination of temporary protected status for Haitians while a lawsuit challenging the Republican administration’s effort to end it proceeds.

Missing Detroit Red Wings hockey? You can still watch stars Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, and Moritz Seider in action during their upcoming Olympic games

Michigan duo and three-time world champions Madison Chock and Evan Bates nailed their routine on Wednesday, racking up a combined score of 224.39.

Mexico has sent two navy ships with humanitarian aid to Cuba as tighter U.S. pressure worsens the island’s energy crisis.

The Trump administration on Thursday revoked a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change, the most aggressive move by the president to roll back climate regulations.

European allies at NATO are brushing aside concerns that the United States has stepped back from its leadership role at the alliance.

It’s day six of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, and the lineup is packed with must-see events. Here’s the Olympic schedule for Thursday, Feb. 12, on Local 4:

A broad coalition of unions and farmers in India has held a one-day national strike against an interim trade deal with the United States.

Activists say the death toll from a crackdown over Iran’s nationwide protests has reached at least 7,005 with many more people still feared dead.

The temporary closure of airspace over El Paso, Texas has caused unease south of the U.S. border and put the spotlight on the use of drones by Mexican cartels.

The International Tennis Hall of Fame says Roger Federer’s induction ceremony sold out in two minutes.

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright is visiting Venezuela to assess the country's oil industry as the Trump administration eases sanctions and pushes a major overhaul.

It’s day five of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, and the lineup is packed with must-see events. Here’s the Olympic schedule for Wednesday, Feb. 11, on Local 4:

Iran marks the 47th anniversary of its 1979 Islamic Revolution as leaders face pressure from the U.S. and anger at home.

Congressional Democrats are accusing the Trump administration of trying to hijack plans to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and using the nonprofit National Park Foundation to solicit money from private donors for some of the president’s pet projects.

Seattle's Super Bowl victory over New England on Sunday night didn't break viewership records.

The U.S. Justice Department is targeting Alex Saab, a businessman linked to Nicolás Maduro, in an investigation that could impact the U.S. prosecution of the deposed Venezuelan leader.

The White House says President Donald Trump has the right to amend a permit for a new bridge between Canada and Michigan.

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance resonated deeply with Latino audiences.

Olympic redemption will have to wait for Mikaela Shiffrin.

A White House official says the Trump administration is expected this week to revoke a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change.

It’s day four of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, and the lineup is packed with must-see events. Here’s the Olympic schedule for Tuesday, Feb. 10, on Local 4:

Established democracies’ efforts against public-sector corruption appear to be flagging, according to a survey that serves as a barometer of perceived corruption worldwide.

President Donald Trump has threatened to block the opening of a new Canadian-built bridge across the Detroit River.

The United Nations says it’s waiting to find out how much of the nearly $4 billion the United States owes the world organization the Trump administration intends to pay and when the money will arrive.

A day after the Seattle Seahawks became Super Bowl champions, speculation about the halftime music showdown is making news.

Bad Bunny concluded his historic Super Bowl halftime performance with a few English-language words.

The Winter Olympics have become a platform for political debate in the U.S. American athletes face questions about President Donald Trump's immigration policies.

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It’s day three of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, and the lineup is packed with must-see events. Here’s the Olympic schedule for Monday, Feb. 9, on Local 4:

Iranian security forces have launched a campaign to arrest figures within the country's reformist movement.

U.S. stocks drifted higher following big rallies for markets in Asia earlier in the day.

Breezy Johnson and Ilia Malinin delivered for the U.S. at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday.

U.S. Olympians are beginning to face backlash for speaking out about domestic politics at the Milan Cortina Games.

Ilia Malinin helps the U.S. defend its team figure skating gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

The NHL has arrived at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has condemned recent anti-Olympics protests in Milan.

A federal appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump's administration can continue detaining immigrants without bond.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance sat with influencer and boxer Jake Paul as they watched the U.S. women’s hockey team ease to a 5-0 win over Finland at the Winter Olympics.

President Donald Trump has taken an unusual step of turning to military leaders for high-level diplomacy.

The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics begin this week, running from Feb. 6 to Feb. 22, and many of the Olympians have strong ties to Michigan.

Yemen's ruling leadership council has named a new cabinet following deadly clashes in the south and the dissolution of a separatist group.

The Jeffrey Epstein files have rocked Europe's elite, revealing ties to a prince, an ambassador, and top politicians.

It was game on for Finland and Switzerland in the women’s hockey tournament at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Saturday after both nations had to deal with a stomach virus affecting players.

A federal judge says the Trump administration must bring back three deported families who should have been allowed to remain in the United States under a court settlement involving the separation of children from their parents at the border.

American athletes receive an enthusiastic welcome at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony.

British police are searching two properties linked to ex-ambassador Peter Mandelson as part of probe into potential misconduct stemming from his ties to the late Jeffrey Epstein.

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President Donald Trump’s social media post featuring a video about election conspiracy theories and a racist depiction of former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, as primates in a jungle has been deleted.

Madison Chock and Evan Bates set the tone for the U.S. Figure Skating team at the Milan Cortina Olympics with a high-energy rhythm dance to Lenny Kravitz music.

The Kremlin says Russian and U.S. negotiators have discussed the expiration of their last remaining nuclear arms pact.

Feb. 6 marks National Wear Red Day to recognize cardiovascular disease -- the leading cause of death for women in the United States.

The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics begin this week, running from Feb. 6 to Feb. 22, and many of the Olympians have strong ties to Michigan.

Francisco Lindor and Carlos Correa are not on Puerto Rico's roster for the World Baseball Classic due to insurance issues.