Politics Feb 23 Olympics trip raises questions about Patel's use of taxpayer dollars By Amna Nawaz, Ali Schmitz
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
Nation Feb 18 Mikaela Shiffrin wins slalom gold to break 8-year Olympic drought 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. By Steve Douglas, Associated Press
Science Feb 09 Olympic town warms as climate change puts Winter Games on thin ice The International Olympic Committee said last week it could move up the start date for future Winter Games to January from February because of rising temperatures. By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press
Feb 06 PHOTOS: Milan Cortina Olympics begin with opening ceremony By Howard Fendrich, Associated Press Featuring tributes to da Vinci and Dante, Puccini and Pausini, Armani and Fellini, pasta and vino, and other iconic tastes of Italian culture — plus Mariah Carey hitting all the high notes in “Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu” aka “Volare”… Continue reading
Feb 06 7 things to know about the 2026 Winter Olympics By Tim McPhillips Hundreds of athletes from around the globe have traveled to Italy to compete in 116 medal events. Continue reading
Feb 05 Vance says the Olympics are 'one of the few things' that unite Americans By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Vice President JD Vance is leading President Donald Trump's delegation to the 2026 Winter Olympics and later stopping in Armenia and Azerbaijan in a show of support for a peace agreement brokered by the White House last year. Continue reading
Jan 28 Huge landslide leaves Sicilian homes teetering on cliff edge By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press The disaster has forced the evacuation of over 1,500 people and civil protection crews warn the entire hill the town is perched on is falling down. Continue reading
Jan 27 Reports that ICE unit will assist with U.S. security at Winter Olympics spark confusion and concern in Italy By Trisha Thomas, David Biller, Associated Press News that a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement unit will be present at the upcoming Winter Games has sparked confusion and concern in Italy. Continue reading