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Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:14 PM ET

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Ukraine protests as Russians cleared to fly their flag at Paralympics -- Ukraine calls a decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in the 2026 Paralympics under their nations' flags, "disappointing and outrageous."

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4th alleged rape victim testifies against Norway princess's son - Marius Borg Hoiby faces 38 charges, including raping four women while they were asleep or had passed out. 51M ago

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Latest CBS News Videos - Shirreffs & Zenyatta | 60 Minutes Archive - In 2010, 60 Minutes profiled Zenyatta, the 6-year-old thoroughbred racehorse. Bob Simon spoke with owners Ann and Jerry Moss and jockey Mike Smith a week before her final race. He also interviewed trainer John Shirreffs, who died last week at 80. 35M ago - 12:31

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9 skiers still missing after avalanche near California's Lake Tahoe

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Team USA curler defends Canadian player accused of cheating -- Team USA curler Korey Dropkin defends Canadian player Marc Kennedy amid allegations of an Olympic rule breach on the ice.

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Lindsey Vonn's Olympic crash rekindles concern over ski bindings design

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Moderna says FDA to review its flu vaccine after reversing course -- With the reversal from the FDA, Moderna said it is aiming to make the vaccine available for the 2026-27 flu season.

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Democratic lawmakers ask watchdogs to probe ex-lobbyists serving in Trump admin. -- Four congressional Democrats are asking inspectors general to probe whether ex-lobbyists in the administration broke ethics rules to benefit former clients.

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Trump administration sued over reversal of key climate finding -- The Trump administration is facing a new lawsuit over its decision to deregulate emissions and repeal a landmark scientific finding on climate pollution.

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Naval shipwreck emerges after being buried underwater for 400 years -- A program dubbed "the Lost Navy" is underway to identify the large number of Swedish naval shipwrecks lying on the bottom of the Baltic.

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Judge: Lawsuit against Buffalo Wild Wings has "no meat on its bones" -- A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by an Illinois man who alleged that Buffalo Wild Wings' use of the term "boneless wings" was deceptive.

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What we know about the evidence in the Nancy Guthrie search so far -- Investigators searching for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, have uncovered several notable pieces of evidence as they try to identify a suspect.

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In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers -- A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.

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7 highlights from CBS News town hall with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore -- In a CBS News "Things That Matter" town hall, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore blasted President Trump - but also urged Democrats to change their perception as "the party of no and slow."

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Moore says Biden "needed to do more" on immigration, blasts Trump's crackdown -- Maryland Gov. Wes Moore told CBS News that no administration has ever fully figured out an effective immigration system and only Congress can fix it.

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Gov. Moore dismisses Trump's "not worthy" snub: "I will bow down to no one" -- Maryland Gov. Wes Moore shrugged off President Trump's claim that he was "not worthy" to attend an annual White House dinner, telling CBS News Mr. Trump does "not determine my worthiness."

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What is ski mountaineering? More on the sport making its Olympic debut -- Ski mountaineering is new to the Olympics, but it's actually one of the oldest forms of skiing. Here's more on the treacherous sport that pushes athletes to their limits.

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See the Olympic medal count for the 2026 Winter Games -- Here is a look at where the medal count stands for Team USA and other nations as the competition heats up in the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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Arthur Brooks: Why Are Young People Choosing OnlyFans over Love? -- The answer, I believe, is fear. -- Feb 16

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I Didn't Ask Jesse Jackson for His Autograph. But I Got One Anyway. -- I met the late civil-rights activist five times over the past decade, and I never felt like he was anything but himself. I mean that as the highest form of praise.

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In Defense of Processed Foods -- Yes, America has a diet problem. No, it's not because your bread comes in a bag.

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U.S. military strikes 3 more alleged drug boats, killing 11 people -- The series of strikes brought the death toll to at least 145 people since the administration began targeting the small vessels since September.

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Trump blames D.C., Maryland and Virginia for massive Potomac River sewage spill -- President Trump and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore are feuding over who's responsible for addressing one of the largest sewage spills in U.S. history.

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Hillary Clinton alleges Epstein files "cover-up" by Trump administration -- "There's something about this administration's attitude toward this, which I think really leads us to conclude they have something to hide," she told the BBC.

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Trump honors Jesse Jackson as "force of nature" -- President Trump and the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at the age of 84, knew each other for decades.

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Tricia McLaughlin, top Homeland Security spokeswoman, leaving her post -- Tricia McLaughlin, the Department of Homeland Security's top spokeswoman, is leaving her post next week.

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How much interest will a $25,000 money market account earn in 2026? -- Money market account interest rates are still high. Here's how much savers can earn with a $25,000 deposit made now.

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What's a good high-yield savings account interest rate in 2026?

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How much interest will a $40,000 savings account earn in 2026 (and which accounts can earn more)?

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What is the largest silver bar you can buy right now? -- Before you invest in any physical silver bars, it's important to know what your size and weight options are.

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How to find a reputable silver dealer in today's market

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Best gold IRA companies and investing advice to know now

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What are today's mortgage interest rates: February 18, 2026? -- Want to buy a home or refinance your current one? These are the mortgage interest rates to know right now.

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Inflation just fell. Will mortgage rates fall next? Here's what to consider.

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How to get a mortgage interest rate close to 5% this February

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Bayer proposes $7.2 billion settlement to resolve weedkiller cases -- Germany's Bayer has faced thousands of lawsuits after buying Roundup maker Monsanto in 2018 for $63 billion.

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20% of U.S. jobs are highly vulnerable to automation, economists say -- More than half of jobs in manufacturing and transportation could be automated over the next 20 years, according to Oxford Economics.

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FDA investigating Salmonella outbreak connected to moringa powder -- Rosabella-brand moringa capsules could be linked to Salmonella cases in seven U.S. states, health officials said.

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Lawmakers continue to clash over DHS funding -- Democrats and Republicans are still clashing over funding for the Department of Homeland Security amid a partial government shutdown. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.

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Mikaela Shiffrin wins gold -- U.S. downhill skier Mikaela Shiffrin won gold in slalom on Wednesday. Meanwhile, figure skater Alysa Liu is in third going into finals. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has the latest.

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H.R. McMaster on U.S.-Iran nuclear talks -- H.R. McMaster, who served as a national security adviser during President Trump's first term, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings to discuss apparent progress in nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran.

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Arielle Kebbel on spinoff series "Marshals" -- Arielle Kebbel talks to "CBS Mornings" about combining her passions for acting and the outdoors to star in "Marshals." The series is a spinoff of "Yellowstone" and Kebell says she was a big fan of the show.

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CBS Mornings - What to know about ski mountaineering - The Olympic sport ski mountaineering is making its debut at the 2026 Winter Games in Italy. Ski mountaineering combines uphill climbing and downhill skiing on challenging terrain. Rob Marciano reports. 2H ago - 04:32

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How to join Hallow's Lent prayer challenge -- It's Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of Lent -- a season of reflection leading up to Easter. Actor and Hallow brand partner Jonathan Roumie and Father Agustino Torres of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal join "CBS Mornings" to discuss Hallow's annual 40-day Lent prayer challenge. (Sponsored by Hallow)

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Delroy Lindo on being nominated for 1st Oscar -- "Sinners" star Delroy Lindo speaks to "CBS Mornings" about being nominated for his first Oscar, saying "it's special. It is a big deal." He also admits he wasn't watching the nominations and explains how he found out.

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Olympian on curling cheating allegations -- U.S. curler Korey Dropkin, who won a silver medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, defended Canadian curler Marc Kennedy amid cheating accusations at the Games, saying he's "one of the greatest curlers of all time and plays by the rules." Dropkin also opened up about sharing his love for the sport and its popularity during the Winter Games.

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Zuckerberg taking the stand at trial -- Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is taking the stand at a landmark trial on the effects of social media. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.

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Focus on evidence in Nancy Guthrie search -- Officials are still searching for a DNA match from a sample collected after a pair of gloves was found near Nancy Guthrie's home. This comes as the FBI probes gun purchases in the Tucson, Arizona, area. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

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New Mexico probing ranch linked to Epstein -- New Mexico lawmakers are investigating a ranch that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein purchased in 1993 after the latest batch of documents released by the Justice Department revealed allegations of potential crimes that occurred on the property. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.

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Nancy Guthrie case DNA probe -- Investigators in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case are attempting to match a DNA profile recovered from a pair of gloves found near her home. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.

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How tariffs, AI impact U.S. manufacturing -- Jay Timmons, the president and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings ahead of his address on the future of U.S. manufacturing amid tariffs, changing economic policies and the growth of artificial intelligence.

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Sneak peek: Cati Blauvelt: Death of a Soldier's Wife -- ENCORE: A soldier goes on the run after his wife is murdered. With him, his 17-year-old girlfriend. What does she know? "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports Saturday, Feb. 21 at 9/8c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.

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