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Host nation Italy sets ambitious medal target for Winter Olympics despite athlete injuries

Italy will be hoping to deliver on and off the snow and ice at its home Olympics. The host nation is keen to put on a spectacular Winter Games but also wants success in terms of medals.

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Winter Olympics 2026 guide: All you need to know about the Milan–Cortina Games

The countdown is on for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. The torch relay is already underway and some of the top athletes are already making headlines. There are 16 sports in all, including some never seen before, and 116 gold medals are waiting to be awarded.

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Minnesota must play a role in the investigation into Renee Good’s killing by ICE, governor says

The state of Minnesota must play a role in investigating the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, Gov. Tim Walz insisted Thursday, pushing back against the Trump administration's decision to keep the investigation solely in federal hands.

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Dolphins fire Mike McDaniel, the quirky, inventive coach who they once viewed as their future

Mike McDaniel has run out of luster in Miami. The Dolphins fired the dry-witted, wunderkind coach who they once viewed as the future of the franchise on Thursday, ending his four-year tenure that was defined by soaring — and unfulfilled — expectations.

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As they age, it's not uncommon for many people to let out a muted groan when getting out of bed in the morning. But if you "oof" every time you get in a car or "aargh" while bending over to pick up something, it may be time to prioritize exercises that target your mobility.

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Utah Mammoth to host the 2027 NHL Winter Classic against the Colorado Avalanche

Outdoor hockey is coming to Utah. The Utah Mammoth will host the 2027 Winter Classic at Rice-Eccles Stadium against the Colorado Avalanche. The date has not been announced for the game at the home of the University of Utah football team.

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Senate considers limiting Trump’s war powers after Venezuela raid

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ICE officer kills a Minneapolis driver in a deadly start to Trump’s latest immigration operation

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a Minneapolis driver on Wednesday during the Trump administration's latest immigration crackdown on a major American city — a shooting that federal officials said was an act of self-defense but that the city's mayor described as "reckless" and unnecessary.

1 day ago in Olympics, Sports

Host nation Italy sets ambitious medal target for Winter Olympics despite athlete injuries

Italy will be hoping to deliver on and off the snow and ice at its home Olympics. The host nation is keen to put on a spectacular Winter Games but also wants success in terms of medals.

1 day ago in Sports

John Harbaugh is fired as the Baltimore Ravens’ coach after 18 seasons, including a Super Bowl win

John Harbaugh's 18-year tenure in Baltimore included two distinct periods of success. After taking over, Harbaugh capitalized on the last few years of Ray Lewis' career, reaching the AFC title game three times in his first five seasons as coach and winning a Super Bowl.

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Fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack brings fresh division to the Capitol

Five years ago outside the White House, outgoing President Donald Trump told a crowd of supporters to head to the Capitol — "and I'll be there with you" — in protest as Congress was affirming the 2020 election victory for Democrat Joe Biden.