US Mortgage Rates Hover Just Above 6%
Rates reverse slight uptick as housing market approaches spring season
Orioles Add Veteran Pitcher Chris Bassitt to Improved Rotation
Cavaliers Cruise Past Wizards in Harden's Home Debut
Lifestyle
Rugby Club Transforms Lives of Chilean Prisoners
Inmates at a Valparaíso prison create the country's first prison rugby team, finding purpose and community through the sport.

Wayland Baptist University to Celebrate 50th Homecoming
The weeklong celebration will feature fellowship activities, worship opportunities, athletic events, and special gatherings highlighting Wayland's Pioneer tradition and strong sense of community.
3 Candidates File for Plainview School Board Seats
Four precinct seats are up for election in the upcoming race.
Crime
Two Israelis Accused of Using Classified Military Intel for Betting
Authorities say the pair leveraged sensitive information to make wagers on future events.

Authorities Detain Person for Questioning in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance
Investigators hope the interview will provide new leads in the ongoing case.
Videos Show Police Response to Shooting at Brown University
Two students were killed and nine others injured in the incident.
Business
Hong Kong's CK Hutchison Threatens Legal Action Over Panama Canal Ports
The company warns of legal action against a Danish logistics and port group after a contract dispute.

Mexico Senate Approves Bill to Reduce Work Week from 48 to 40 Hours
The reform will be implemented gradually over the next four years.
Online Gambling Risks Grow as Access Expands
Experts warn of the increasing dangers of easy access to online sports betting and casino games.
Sports
Arsenal's Premier League title bid hit by 1-1 draw at Brentford
The Gunners' lead over Manchester City at the top of the table has been cut from nine points to four in less than a week.

Three Volunteers Reflect on Olympic Journey from Turin 2006 to Milan-Cortina 2026
Behind the scenes, a small army keeps the Winter Olympics running around the clock.
Spain, England, Croatia Drawn into Same UEFA Nations League Group
The defending European champions will face off against two World Cup semifinalists in the upcoming tournament.
Politics
Venezuela Delays Approval of Amnesty Law for Release of Political Prisoners
The National Assembly postponed the second discussion of the proposed Amnesty Law by interim president Delcy Rodríguez.

Two US Navy Ships Collide in Caribbean, Injuring 2 Sailors
The incident occurred as part of a major military buildup in the region.
UNICEF Warns Child Recruitment by Armed Groups in Haiti Tripled in 2025
The recruitment of children by armed groups in Haiti tripled last year as poverty and violence deepen in the troubled Caribbean nation.