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USA win men’s Olympic ice hockey gold for first time since 1980

International News, Latest News

USA win men’s Olympic ice hockey gold for first time since 1980

February 22, 2026

MILAN, Italy (AFP)—The United States won the men's Olympic ice hockey gold for the first time in 46 years by beating Canada 2-1 on Sunday. Jack Hughes...

Top Mexican drug cartel leader killed

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Top Mexican drug cartel leader killed

February 22, 2026

MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP)—Mexico confirmed on Sunday that soldiers killed a powerful drug cartel leader who was one of the most wanted men here and in...

Garvey and Reggae to highlight 5th annual South Florida Black History Month event

Entertainment, Latest News

Garvey and Reggae to highlight 5th annual South Florida Black History Month event

February 22, 2026

The Marcus Garvey Groundings, the Black History Month cultural celebration of Jamaica’s National Hero Marcus Mosiah Garvey and the country’s reggae mu...

Trinidad police seize $6.3 million worth of ganja

Latest News, Regional

Trinidad police seize $6.3 million worth of ganja

February 22, 2026

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC)—The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) on Sunday said it seized more than TT$6.3 million worth of marijuana that ...

Iran-US talks expected Thursday despite fears of strikes

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Iran-US talks expected Thursday despite fears of strikes

February 22, 2026

PARIS, France (AFP)—Iranian officials held out hope for progress towards a deal to head off renewed conflict when talks with US negotiators resume on ...

Navasky Anderson reclaims men’s indoor 800m record

Latest News, Sports

Navasky Anderson reclaims men’s indoor 800m record

February 22, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaican men’s indoor 800m record has been broken for a fourth time in eight days after Navasky Anderson ran 1:44.75 seconds for...

New York mayor orders citywide travel ban ahead of major US storm

International News, Latest News

New York mayor orders citywide travel ban ahead of major US storm

February 22, 2026

NEW YORK, United States (AFP)—New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Sunday ordered the shutdown of the city's entire traffic network for all but emergency ...

Former Arnett Gardens star killed in alleged confrontation with police

Latest News, News, Sports

Former Arnett Gardens star killed in alleged confrontation with police

February 22, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Former Arnett Gardens footballer Lucien Anderson is dead. According to reports, the 55-year-old was fatally shot during a confront...

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