Nation Feb 24 Milan Cortina Olympics most-watched Winter Games since 2014 By Joe Reedy, Associated Press
Politics Feb 24 U.S. men's hockey team receives standing ovation during State of the Union address Trump also announced that the women's hockey team, which also defeated Canada to win gold, will "soon" visit the White House. The women's team had declined an invitation to attend the State of the Union due to the timing of… By Darlene Superville, Associated Press
Nation Feb 24 U.S. women's gold medal-winning hockey team declines invitation from Trump to attend State of Union address In a statement, the U.S. women's team said it was "sincerely grateful for the invitation" but would be unable to attend "due to the timing."… By John Wawrow, Melissa Goldin, Associated Press
Politics Feb 23 Patel's appearance at U.S. men's hockey celebration renews scrutiny of FBI director's travels The episode deepened questions about Patel's personal travels, a persistent storyline from the first year of his tenure not only because of their frequency but also because he had chastised his predecessor, Chris Wray, for his use of the FBI… By Eric Tucker, Associated Press
World Feb 22 Olympic cauldrons extinguished in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, signaling end of 2026 Winter Olympics The Milan Cortina Olympics ended Sunday as the twin flames in co-host cities Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo were extinguished as part of a closing ceremony inside the ancient Verona Arena. By Colleen Barry, Associated Press
Feb 22 U.S. men's hockey beats Canada in OT to win first Olympic gold medal since 1980 By Stephen Whyno, Associated Press The U.S. beat Canada 2-1 in the gold medal final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday after Jack Hughes scored in overtime, earning the nation’s third men’s title at the Games and its first since 1980. Continue reading
Feb 21 How organizers of the 2026 Winter Games made clean energy a priority By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press Organizers of the 2026 Milan Cortina Games pledged that virtually all of the electricity to power the Winter Olympics would be clean. Continue reading
Feb 20 Olympic freeskier Hunter Hess flashes 'L' sign, says he stands by his statement and loves the USA By Eddie Pells, Associated Press The 27-year-old American freeskier who received the "loser" label from President Donald Trump at the start of the Olympics — leading to threats to his family and setting off the first major political imbroglio of the Games — explained he has used the entire… Continue reading
Feb 18 The cameraman who skates backward to capture Olympic triumph and defeat By Colleen Barry, Associated Press Former U.S. ice dancer Jordan Cowan now skates on the Olympic rink as a camera operator, giving viewers for the first time a close look at figure skaters’ emotions. Continue reading
Feb 18 Mikaela Shiffrin wins slalom gold to break 8-year Olympic drought By Steve Douglas, Associated Press Shiffrin put in two dominant runs in gorgeous conditions amid the jagged peaks of the Dolomites to show, again, why she is regarded by many as the greatest Alpine skier of all time. Continue reading