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By Alexandra Banner and James Grant
A severe storm. A special election. A rare collectible. What do you remember from the week that was?
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Severe winter weather across the US caused widespread flight delays and road accidents, particularly in the Midwest and along the East Coast.
Immigration crackdowns began this week in New Orleans and the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul in Minnesota.
Costco’s suit alleges the administration overstepped its authority to impose sweeping tariffs this year, and the warehouse club is demanding its money back if the Supreme Court ultimately strikes them down.
The national average for regular gas recently dropped below $3 a gallon for the first time since 2021, according to AAA.
The Pantone Color Institute chose “Cloud Dancer,” a shade of white, as its Color of the Year for 2026. The annual pick is meant to signal where design, fashion and consumer trends are headed.
Van Epps’ victory in Tennessee means Republicans will hold on to a narrow majority in the House, which will stand at 220-213 once he is sworn in.
Michael and Susan Dell on Tuesday announced that they are donating $6.25 billion to fund investment accounts for at least 25 million American children.
Pope Leo XIV visited Beirut as part of his historic first trip abroad.
The historic St. Petersburg jewelry house Fabergé made 50 eggs for the Russian Imperial family from 1885 to 1916. The Winter Egg (above) is one of just seven left in private hands.
The vaquita, a tiny porpoise found in the northern Gulf of California, is the most endangered marine mammal species in the world. Fewer than 10 are left, according to researchers.
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