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Five EU leaders seek urgent solution for drifting Russian tanker to avoid environmental catastrophe

By Giada Zampano, Suman Naishadham, Associated Press

In a joint letter sent to the European Commission president, the leaders of Italy, Spain, Malta, Greece and Cyprus warned that the vessel poses an “imminent and serious risk” of a major ecological disaster.

The 2026 Winter Paralympics have begun. Here are the 6 sports athletes are competing in

By Daniella Matar, Associated Press

The Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics will feature a record number of athletes and medals across six sports: Para alpine skiing, Para biathlon, Para cross-country skiing, Para ice hockey, Para snowboard and wheelchair curling.

Olympics trip raises questions about Patel's use of taxpayer dollars

By Amna Nawaz, Ali Schmitz

FBI Director Kash Patel is under fire after videos of him chugging a beer and celebrating with the men’s U.S. hockey team in Italy were obtained by multiple news outlets. The FBI had previously argued Patel’s trip to Italy was…

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Patel's appearance at U.S. men's hockey celebration renews scrutiny of FBI director's travels

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

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…

Olympic cauldrons extinguished in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, signaling end of 2026 Winter Olympics

By Colleen Barry, Associated Press

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.

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.

Olympic town warms as climate change puts Winter Games on thin ice

By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press

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.

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”…

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.

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.