By GHAITH ALSAYED, Associated Press DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrian government forces have taken control of a base in the east of the country that was run for years by U.S. troops as part of the war against the Islamic … Continued
In the coldest days of winter, I put soup on repeat. When the icy wind howls, steaming broths and molten purées are the only things I want for dinner. I simmer them up night after night, working my way through … Continued
Chili has no season, really. Yet once we hit February it seems we all need a bowl of it, consciously or not, with the same urgency with which we need a clean slice of watermelon no later than July 1. … Continued
Today is Thursday, Feb. 12, the 43rd day of 2026. There are 322 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 12, 2016, Pope Francis embraced Patriarch Kirill in the first meeting between a pontiff and the head … Continued
The third-seed Lakeville North girls hockey team kept it’s dramatic postseason run going, beating Apple Valley 1-0 in double overtime on Wednesday to advance to the state tournament. The Panthers had beat No. 2 seed Rosemount 1-0 in overtime in … Continued
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Julius Randle had 41 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat Portland 133-109 von Wednesday night to end the Trail Blazers;’ winning streak at three. Randall, who also had seven rebounds, capped his night with a windmill dunk … Continued