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February 9, 2026

The Seattle Times

Seahawks Triumph Over Patriots

The Seahawks rode a dominant, blitz-heavy defense to a 29-13 Super Bowl LX victory over the Patriots, capturing the second Lombardi Trophy in franchise history under second-year coach Mike Macdonald.
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People

Guthries Request Police Presence

Authorities say they will maintain a police presence at the Tucson home of Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy, at the family’s request as the search continues into her disappearance and alleged ransom.
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Associated Press

Report: No Epstein Trafficking Ring

An Associated Press review of newly released Justice Department records says the FBI found extensive evidence that Jeffrey Epstein abused underage girls but little proof he ran a sex trafficking ring for powerful men or kept a so-called “client list.”
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The Hill

Trump Slams Skier Hunter Hess

President Trump blasted U.S. Olympic skier Hunter Hess on Truth Social after Hess said it was “hard” to represent the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, citing mixed emotions about the country’s current political climate.
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Variety

Variety: Bad Bunny "Stuns"

Bad Bunny turned the Super Bowl halftime show into a jubilant celebration of Latin culture, surprising fans with appearances by Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin, a real onstage wedding, and a unity message that had the entire stadium dancing.
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Entertainment Weekly

Watch the Best and Worst Commercials

From scene-stealing celebrity cameos to AI-fueled misfires, Super Bowl 2026’s commercials delivered plenty of laughs, groans, and spectacle, featuring stars like Jennifer Aniston, George Clooney, Sofía Vergara, and dozens more.
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The Guardian

Olympics Boos Raise Media Questions

Viewers around the world heard JD Vance booed during the Olympic opening ceremony in Milan, but NBC’s U.S. broadcast appeared to omit the crowd reaction, highlighting growing concerns about narrative control in global sports coverage.
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National Review

McCarthy: Sordid Crypto Controversy

Andrew C. McCarthy alleges that President Trump and ally Steve Witkoff used a newly formed crypto venture to leverage political power for billions in UAE-backed investment, pardons, and geopolitical favors, eclipsing prior influence-peddling scandals.
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The Economist

The Right To Die Is Spreading

As assisted-dying laws spread to states representing more than a third of Americans, a deeply personal issue—rooted in terminal illness, strict safeguards and shifting public opinion—is moving from the margins toward the legal mainstream.
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The Washington Post

Dr. Oz Says Keep Working

Dr. Mehmet Oz is urging Americans to work an extra year before retirement to strengthen their health and the economy, but critics warn the idea overlooks the realities facing poorer and less educated workers who are far more likely to retire earlier.
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Politico

Inside Capitol's Cigar SCIF

Working out of his smoke-filled “Cigar SCIF,” veteran appropriator Tom Cole used old-school relationship-building to corral feuding factions and muscle a $1.6 trillion funding deal through a deeply divided House.
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New York Post

Mamdani's Snow Job

Critics say Mayor Zohran Mamdani failed to recruit enough emergency snow shovelers for his first major winter crisis, leaving New York City grappling with icy streets, blocked bus stops and delayed services weeks after the storm.
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NBC News

Groceries: Price Changes Tracked

NBC News’ grocery price tracker shows a mixed picture since President Trump took office, with egg prices down sharply from their peak while staples like orange juice, ground beef, bacon and chicken have continued to climb.
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Axios

SAVE America Act Explained

As midterms loom, Trump is championing the SAVE America Act as a vehicle for sweeping election changes, but the bill mainly mandates proof of citizenship to vote and stops short of ending mail-in ballots or federalizing vote counting.
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ABC News

Bill Clinton Wants Public To Watch

Former President Bill Clinton is urging House Republicans to hold a public hearing in the Epstein investigation, arguing that closed-door depositions turn him into a political “prop” and deny the public a transparent accounting.
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CNN

Watch: Latest Savannah Guthrie Video

Savannah Guthrie and her siblings released a new video saying “we will pay” as they pleaded for the safe return of their 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, whom authorities believe was abducted from her Arizona home.
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USA Today

Trump Tries To Toss Carroll Verdict

Trump is asking the Supreme Court to toss a $5 million E. Jean Carroll judgment by arguing that defending the case is an improper distraction from his presidential duties—despite his prolific use of lawsuits as both plaintiff and defendant.
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CBS News

The Art and Science of Kissing

Kissing, both a biological and cultural ritual with deep evolutionary roots, can reveal attraction, foster connection, strengthen emotional bonds, and leave lasting impressions, like many iconic moments in pop culture and cinema.
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Fox News

"Miracle" Hero Rips Olympian

“Miracle on Ice” hero Mike Eruzione blasted U.S. freestyle skier Hunter Hess for saying he represents only his family and friends—not the country—at the Olympics, suggesting he shouldn’t wear the Team USA uniform if he doesn’t fully stand behind it.
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The Hollywood Reporter

They Outwitted, Outplayed, Outlasted

As “Survivor” approaches its 50th season, THR looks back at all the champions who have outwitted, outplayed and outlasted their competition, from breakout stars like Boston Rob and Parvati Shallow to two-time legends Sandra Diaz-Twine and Tony Vlachos.
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