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Second U.S. aircraft carrier expected to head to Middle East, officials say

The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier and its escort ships are expected to head to the Middle East, three U.S. officials told CBS News, as U.S.-Iran tensions simmer.

U.S. men's hockey team cruises to 5-1 win over Latvia

In the easy win, Brock Nelson scored twice for the U.S., four players had two assists apiece and there was production up and down the lineup.

Madison Chock says ice dance judges should "be vetted and reviewed"

Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates, considered the favorites, placed second in the 2026 Winter Olympics. France's Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron took home gold.

American Chloe Kim wins silver in women's halfpipe, misses Olympic three-peat

Chloe Kim has fallen short in her bid to become the first Olympic snowboarder to win three consecutive gold medals.

Gisèle Pelicot recounts ex-husband's "unthinkable" crimes in first U.S. TV interview

In a conversation to air on "CBS Sunday Morning" Feb. 15, Gisèle Pelicot discusses how she has moved on in her life after testifying against her ex-husband in a notorious mass rape trial in France.

CIA releases new video aiming to recruit Chinese military officers

The CIA has released a new Mandarin-language recruitment video aimed at Chinese military officers, hoping to persuade those disenchanted with corruption to turn to the U.S.

Iran blackmails jailed protesters' families, offering leniency for loyalty

Iranian authorities have presented the families of jailed protesters "an inhumane dilemma," offering reprieve in exchange for public acquiescence.

Russia blocks WhatsApp as it pushes state-backed alternative on citizens

The messaging platform WhatsApp says Russia has "attempted to fully block" its service inside the country, "to drive people to a state-owned surveillance app."

NATO allies shrug off Hegseth no-show, adjust to slimmed-down U.S. role

America's NATO allies say they're not disappointed by top Trump administration officials skipping summits, as they ramp up their own regional defenses.

Breezy Johnson crashes out of women's Super-G race — but ends up engaged

Team USA star skier Breezy Johnson was thrown off course during the Super-G event in Italy, but she arrived at the bottom of the slope to a wedding proposal.