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Baseball: MLB spring training

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami takes base-running practice during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 18, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (R) chats with pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 18, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki waves to fans during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 18, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (C) watches teammates taking fielding practice during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 18, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (R) and pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto finish fielding practice during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 18, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (R) and pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto finish fielding practice during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 18, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani smiles during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 18, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani smiles during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 18, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani prepares for fielding practice during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 18, 2026.

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U.N. Security Council meeting on Palestine

A U.N. Security Council meeting on the situation in Gaza and the West Bank is held on Feb. 18, 2026, at the U.N. headquarters in New York.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (R) prepares for fielding practice with pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 18, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (R) prepares for fielding practice with pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 18, 2026.

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U.N. Security Council meeting on Palestine

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar speaks at a U.N. Security Council meeting on the situation in Gaza and the West Bank on Feb. 18, 2026, at the U.N. headquarters in New York.

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U.N. Security Council meeting on Palestine

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar speaks at a U.N. Security Council meeting on the situation in Gaza and the West Bank on Feb. 18, 2026, at the U.N. headquarters in New York.

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Berlin Int'l Film Festival

Japanese film director Yoshitoshi Shinomiya (L) poses for a photo with actor Riku Hagiwara, who voiced one of the protagonists of his anime film "A New Dawn," at the Berlin International Film Festival on Feb. 18, 2026, in the German capital.

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Rakuten partners with Google

Rakuten Group Inc. Chairman and President Hiroshi Mikitani speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 19, 2026, announcing a partnership with Google to enable shopping on Rakuten Ichiba online mall via YouTube videos.

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US: Wildfire Breaks Out in Eastern Iowa, Smoke Plume Visible for Miles

A large wildfire broke out out in Johnson County, eastern Iowa on Wednesday, February 18, sending a huge plume of smoke into the air. Widespread power outage was reported.

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Rakuten partners with Google

Rakuten Group Inc. Chairman and President Hiroshi Mikitani (2nd from R) and Google Japan President Shinji Okuyama (far L) pose for a photo during a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 19, 2026, announcing a partnership to enable shopping on Rakuten Ichiba online mall via YouTube videos.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Cross-country skiing

John Steel Hagenbuch of the United States competes in the men's 4x7.5-kilometer cross-country team relay at Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium in Tesero, Italy, on Feb. 15, 2026, wearing only a bib on his upper body.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

South Korean short track speed skaters pose on the podium after winning the women's 3,000-meter relay gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 18, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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US: Coldest Storm of the Season Buries Sierra Nevada in Heavy Snow 2

Rolling thunderstorms and strong winds swept across California as the season’s coldest storm dumped heavy snow on the Sierra Nevada. The heavy snow created dangerous backcountry conditions, and a large avalanche near Truckee killed at least eight skiers. Ski areas around Lake Tahoe reported significant totals, with more than 40 inches of new snow in 24 hours.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Japanese figure skater Kaori Sakamoto (front, R) applauds during compatriots Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara's performance in the pairs free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 16, 2026.

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New Takaichi Cabinet inaugurated

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C) attends a Cabinet meeting at the prime minister's office in Tokyo with her ministers on Feb. 19, 2026, a day after her new Cabinet was inaugurated following her reelection as Japan's leader in parliament.

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New Takaichi Cabinet inaugurated

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C) attends a Cabinet meeting at the prime minister's office in Tokyo with her ministers on Feb. 19, 2026, a day after her new Cabinet was inaugurated following her reelection as Japan's leader in parliament.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Japanese ski jumper Ren Nikaido (L) poses for a photo with his father Manabu, a former ski jumper, after winning the men's normal hill individual bronze at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 9, 2026, at Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium in Predazzo, Italy.

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New Takaichi Cabinet inaugurated

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C) attends a Cabinet meeting at the prime minister's office in Tokyo with her ministers on Feb. 19, 2026, a day after her new Cabinet was inaugurated following her reelection as Japan's leader in parliament.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Japanese ski jumper Nozomi Maruyama (L) touches a photo of her deceased mother, Nobuko, held by her father, Mamoru, after competing in the women's large hill individual event at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 15, 2026, at Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium in Predazzo, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Yuma Kagiyama of Japan is pictured on the podium after winning the men's figure skating silver at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 13, 2026, with the Games mascot Tina tucked between a medal strap.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Alpine skiing

Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States celebrates after winning the women's Alpine skiing slalom gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 18, 2026, at Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Alpine skiing

Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States poses after winning the women's Alpine skiing slalom gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 18, 2026, at Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Alpine skiing

Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States poses after winning the women's Alpine skiing slalom gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 18, 2026, at Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Alpine skiing

Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States poses after winning the women's Alpine skiing slalom gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 18, 2026, at Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Sanae Takaichi (R), president of the Liberal Democratic Party, poses for a photo with Hirofumi Yoshimura, head of the coalition's junior partner, the Japan Innovation Party, at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, after Takaichi was reelected as Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session the same day.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Sanae Takaichi (R), president of the Liberal Democratic Party, poses for a photo with Hirofumi Yoshimura, head of the coalition's junior partner, the Japan Innovation Party, at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, after Takaichi was reelected as Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session the same day.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Alpine skiing

Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States competes en route to winning the women's Alpine skiing slalom gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 18, 2026, at Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Alpine skiing

Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States competes en route to winning the women's Alpine skiing slalom gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 18, 2026, at Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

Steven Dubois of Canada reacts after finishing first in the men's 500-meter short track speed skating final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 18, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Alpine skiing

Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States competes en route to winning the women's Alpine skiing slalom gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 18, 2026, at Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Sanae Takaichi (2nd from R), president of the Liberal Democratic Party, holds talks with Hirofumi Yoshimura (2nd from L), head of the coalition's junior partner, the Japan Innovation Party, and co-leader Fumitake Fujita (L), at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, after Takaichi was reelected as Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session the same day.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

Steven Dubois of Canada celebrates after winning the men's 500-meter short track speed skating gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 18, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

South Korean short track speed skaters pose on the podium after winning the women's 3,000-meter relay gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 18, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Taiga Hasegawa of Japan looks on after competing in the men's snowboard slopestyle final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 18, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Ryoma Kimata (L) of Japan is greeted by compatriot Taiga Hasegawa following his third run in the men's snowboard slopestyle final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 18, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Ryoma Kimata of Japan in action during his third run in the men's snowboard slopestyle final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 18, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Sanae Takaichi (C), president of the Liberal Democratic Party, poses for a photo with Fumitake Fujita (R), co-leader of the Japan Innovation Party, the LDP's junior coalition partner, at the parliament building in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, after Takaichi was reelected as Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session the same day.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Ryoma Kimata of Japan reacts following his third run in the men's snowboard slopestyle final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 18, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Ryoma Kimata of Japan reacts following his third run in the men's snowboard slopestyle final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 18, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Sanae Takaichi (R), president of the Liberal Democratic Party, poses for a photo with Yuichiro Tamaki, who heads the opposition Democratic Party for the People, at the parliament building in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, after Takaichi was reelected as Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session the same day.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Taiga Hasegawa of Japan lands a jump in his first run in the men's snowboard slopestyle final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 18, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Taiga Hasegawa (R) of Japan and Su Yiming of China congratulate each other following the men's snowboard slopestyle final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 18, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.