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U.S.-brokered Ukraine-Russia talks wrap up with little to show, Zelenskyy accusing Putin of playing for time
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is seen during an award ceremony in Munich, Germany, Feb. 14, 2026.
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U.S.-mediated peace talks between Ukraine and Russia wrapped up Wednesday in Geneva after only about two hours on the second day of the negotiations. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said progress toward a deal to end Russia's four-year war against his country was "uneven," and he accused Moscow of playing for time.
"Russia is trying to drag out negotiations that could have reached the final stage," Zelenskyy said in a social media post Wednesday, reiterating his longheld stance that Ukraine's sovereignty and internationally recognized borders were nonnegotiable.
The two-day talks in Switzerland focused primarily on territorial issues, which have been the primary hurdle to a peace deal for many...More
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Business
Is Lululemon coming apart at the seams? Here's why the brand is losing its flex.
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Lululemon has long been a dominant force in the world of athleisure. But a series of headwinds, including a recent blunder over see-through leggings, is threatening the company's path forward.
The Vancouver-based business, founded in 1998, has thrived over the last decade because of its innovative designs, quality materials and comfort. But lately, it has struggled to find its footing in an increasingly saturated market, where competitors like Vuori and Alo are gaining traction with customers, according to Neil Saunders, a retail analyst and managing director at GlobalData Retail.
The company hasn't done enough to stay relevant and keep its customers coming back, Saunders told CBS News.
"If the competitive environment tightens and your organic growth is not quite as good, you should really be doubling down on things like innovation, keeping your customers loyal, looking for...More
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Is Lululemon coming apart at the seams? Here's why the brand is losing its flex.
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Sports
Tiger Woods at 2026 Masters? 15-time major champion does not rule out playing for first time since 2024 Open
Woods missed last year's Masters due to injury and has yet to play since undergoing a recent string of surgeries
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Asked if he would rule out teeing it up at the 2026 Masters, Tiger Woods responded with a simple, one-worded answer, "No." Speaking ahead of the 2026 Genesis Invitational, where he serves as the tournament host, the 15-time major champion was unable to give a firm timeline on his return to competitive golf, though the 50-year-old did confirm that he is at least eyeing Augusta National in April as a possible landing spot.
"I'm trying [to come back], put it that way," Woods said. "The disc replacement has been one thing. It's been a challenge to -- I've had a fused back and now a disc replacement, so it's challenging.
"And now, I entered a new decade, so that number is starting to sink in and has us...More
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Entertainment
Stephen Colbert slams CBS, says lawyers told him James Talarico interview could not air on "The Late Show"
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"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
"You know who is not one of my guests tonight? That's Texas State Representative James Talarico," Colbert told his studio audience. "He was supposed to be here, but we were told in no uncertain terms by our network's lawyers, who called us directly, that we could not have him on the broadcast. Then I was told in some uncertain terms that not only could I not have him on, I could not mention me not having him on. And because my network clearly doesn't want us to talk about this, let's talk about this."
Colbert said the reason CBS prevented "The Late Show" from broadcasting Talarico's appearance was rooted in new guidance from the FCC for daytime talk shows and late-night TV programs, which requires the shows...More
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Stephen Colbert slams CBS, says lawyers told him James Talarico interview could not air on "The Late Show"
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Crime
French far-left political party linked to far-right activist's killing says office evacuated over bomb threat
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Police officers of the dog handling team stand outside French leftist party La France Insoumise ("France Unbowed" or LFI) national headquarters, after the party reported a bomb threat, in Paris, Feb. 18, 2026. Charlotte SIEMON/AFP/Getty
France's hard-left France Unbowed party said Wednesday it had to evacuate its Paris headquarters following a "bomb threat," after it was accused of having some responsibility for the killing of a far-right activist beaten to death on the sidelines of a protest.
"The national headquarters of LFI have just been evacuated following a bomb threat. Police services are on site. All employees and activists are safe," the party's coordinator Manuel Bompard said on X.
The evacuation came hours after French authorities arrested two more suspects over the fatal beating of far-right political activist...More
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Life
Jesse Jackson’s Passing Leaves Behind Lasting Legacy
The world mourns the passing of civil rights icon Jesse Jackson, a charismatic leader and Baptist minister whose unwavering advocacy for the oppressed spanned decades and continents.

For nearly 84 years, Jesse Jackson, a civil rights icon, wasn’t just a father and servant leader, but someone who took his faith seriously. As a Baptist minister and two-time presidential candidate, Jackson was known for his charisma, kind spirit, and constant advocacy. Standing up for the oppressed, voiceless, and overlooked around the world, many are now missing his constant presence after his death on Tuesday.
In conversations with Jackson’s family, Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton explained Jackson as one of the greatest moral voices of all time. He was a man who “carried in his footsteps and hope in his voice,” said Sharpton. “Reverend Jackson stood wherever dignity was under attack, from apartheid abroad to injustice at home. His voice echoed in boardrooms and in jail...More
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Interesting
Southeastern University Cancels Classes as Students Worship Round the Clock: ‘God Is Here’
An unexpected "outpouring" of worship and spiritual renewal at Southeastern University has extended for days beyond its scheduled conclusion, captivating students with an "unstoppable hunger" for spiritual connection.

An annual worship event at a Christian university in Florida that was scheduled to end Feb. 11 was still going five days later, with students singing, repenting, and testifying to God’s goodness in what the school has dubbed an “outpouring.”
Southeastern University in Lakeland, Fla., held its annual “SEU Conference” Feb. 9-11 at Lakeland’s Victory Church – but students on the final day did not follow the itinerary. The schedule went off script at the conclusion of author and speaker Jennie Allen’s teaching on Wednesday morning.
“There was a moment in the midst of the conference when the atmosphere shifted,” SEU President Kent Ingle told AG News. “All of a sudden, the raw responses of students...More
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Sundry
Lindsey Vonn's Olympic crash puts concern over ski bindings' design back in spotlight
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Lindsey Vonn of Team United States crashes during the Women's Downhill on Feb. 8, 2026, day two of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. IOC Handout / Getty Images
The images of Lindsey Vonn down on the snow, screaming in pain and then being airlifted off the course by helicopter after her crash at the Olympics were a stark reminder of the dangers of the downhill.
So is this: Her skis didn't come off.
Vonn's boots remained locked into her skis even after her pinwheeling fall at the Milan Cortina Games, pointing awkwardly in different directions as she slid to a stop in obvious agony.
It is impossible to know whether Vonn would have suffered a less serious injury - her complex tibia fracture has already required multiple surgeries - had her skis been released. But the devastating injury has put a spotlight on the importance of...More
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