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Bitter cold grips millions as US digs out of sweeping snowstorm

Bitter cold grips millions as US digs out of sweeping snowstorm

Millions of Americans were facing dangerously cold temperatures Monday in the wake of a massive winter storm that whipped snow and ice across the country, knocking out power and paralyzing transportation.

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Vonn among seven Americans set for fifth Olympics

Vonn among seven Americans set for fifth Olympics

Alpine ski star Lindsey Vonn, seeking her fourth Olympic medal at age 41, was among seven Americans named to their fifth United States Olympic team on Monday.

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Anderson channels nature in Dior Haute Couture debut

Anderson channels nature in Dior Haute Couture debut

Dior designer Jonathan Anderson drew inspiration from nature and his love of ceramics for his debut Haute Couture collection on Monday, just days after mixed reviews for his menswear.

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Stricken games giant Ubisoft seeks rare French job cuts

Stricken games giant Ubisoft seeks rare French job cuts

French video games giant Ubisoft said Monday it aims to shed up to 200 staff at its Paris headquarters, days after investors gave a frosty reception to a drastic restructuring plan.

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Minneapolis killing pushes Trump to brink of government shutdown

Minneapolis killing pushes Trump to brink of government shutdown

Donald Trump is likely facing the second government shutdown of his presidency after a fatal shooting by US immigration agents detonated a fragile budget truce in Congress and unified Democrats against funding his hardline immigration crackdown.

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World champion Brignone to compete at Winter Olympics: Italian ski federation

World champion Brignone to compete at Winter Olympics: Italian ski federation

Federica Brignone will compete in the upcoming Winter Olympics after recovering in time from a horror injury to represent Italy on home snow, Italy's winter sports federation announced on Monday.

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UN fears hundreds of migrants missing or dead in Med shipwrecks since start of 2026

UN fears hundreds of migrants missing or dead in Med shipwrecks since start of 2026

Hundreds of migrants may be missing at sea or feared dead following reports of multiple deadly shipwrecks in the central Mediterranean in recent days, the UN's migration agency warned Monday.

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Iran broadcasting forced 'confessions' to deter dissent: activists

Iran broadcasting forced 'confessions' to deter dissent: activists

The man faces the camera with his face blurred as dramatic music pounds in the background.

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Carney links Trump's new tariff threat to N. America trade deal review

Carney links Trump's new tariff threat to N. America trade deal review

Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday downplayed US President Donald Trump's latest tariff threat against Canada, saying the comments should be viewed with an eye toward an upcoming trade deal review.

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Wales to use domestic turmoil as Six Nations 'fuel', says Lake

Wales to use domestic turmoil as Six Nations 'fuel', says Lake

Captain Dewi Lake insisted on Monday that Wales will use the turmoil and uncertainty engulfing the domestic club game as "fuel" to ignite their Six Nations campaign.

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