Monday, February 23, 2026 4:35 PM ET
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DHS officials watch for response by US-based cartel networks after leader killed -- Law enforcement is monitoring potential increases in violence, coercion or debt-collection activity in domestic trafficking corridors after cartel head "El Mencho" was killed Sunday.2 hours ago
Former U.K. ambassador to U.S. Peter Mandelson arrested -- Former U.K. ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson has been arrested weeks after a series of emails between him and the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released.3 hours ago
Some U.S. Embassy staff in Beirut ordered to leave amid escalating tensions -- The State Department has ordered some staff in the U.S. Embassy in Beirut to begin to leave Lebanon, multiple sources familiar with the matter said.4 hours ago
Lindsey Vonn says surgery saved leg from amputation after Olympics crash -- American skier Lindsey Vonn, who crashed seconds into her downhill race at the 2026 Winter Olympics, said she is finally out of the hospital as she recovers.5 hours ago
25 Mexican National Guard troops killed after cartel leader's death -- Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes - known as "El Mencho" - was the boss of one of the fastest-growing criminal networks in Mexico.6 hours ago
Racial slur shouted during BAFTA awards by guest with Tourette's -- Britain's film academy and the BBC apologized after a broadcast of the BAFTA awards ceremony that included an offensive outburst by an audience member with Tourette's syndrome.6 hours ago
After leader killed, what does future hold for powerful Jalisco cartel? -- Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, also known as "El Mencho," had a $15 million U.S. bounty on his head.8 hours ago
"El Mencho," the cartel leader killed in Mexico, had a violent history -- Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," was the leader of the notorious Jalisco New Generation Cartel prior to his death on Sunday.8 hours ago
Winter Olympics closing ceremony celebrates athletes and Italian art in Verona -- The Milan Cortina Olympics ended Sunday with a closing ceremony inside the ancient Roman amphitheater, Verona Arena.23 hours ago
Foreign minister: Iran has the right to "nuclear energy, including enrichment" -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran has "every right to enjoy a peaceful nuclear energy, including enrichment" as the U.S. pushes for a deal on its nuclear program. -- Feb 222 hours ago
Violence erupts after Mexican cartel leader "El Mencho" killed in federal operation -- Mexico's Ministry of Defense security forces killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," in a military operation.1 day ago
Huckabee's remarks on Israel and Middle East were taken out of context, embassy says -- U.S. ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, made his comments during an interview with conservative commentator Tucker Carlson that aired Friday. -- Feb 224 hours ago
Transcript: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 22, 2026 -- The following is the transcript of the interview with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 22, 2026. -- Feb 223 hours ago
Transcript: Govs. Laura Kelly of Kansas, Andy Beshear of Kentucky, Mike Braun of Indiana and Mike DeWine of Ohio on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 22, 2026 -- The following is the full transcript of the interview with Govs. Laura Kelly of Kansas, Andy Beshear of Kentucky, Mike Braun of Indiana and Mike DeWine of Ohio that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 22, 2026. -- Feb 223 hours ago