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CNN —Hamas on Thursday handed over the bodies of four Israeli hostages held in Gaza — the first time the group has released deceased captives since October 7, 2023.They include the bodies of Shiri Bibas, who was aged 32 when she and her sons Ariel, 4, and Kfir, 9 months, were abducted from their home in Kibbutz Nir Oz, southern Israel by Hamas-led militants more than 16 months ago.

Hamas hands bodies of four Israeli hostages to Red Cross in Gaza, including Bibas children and their mother

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate was set to vote Thursday on whether to confirm Kash Patel as FBI director, a decision that could place him atop the nation’s premier federal law enforcement agency despite concerns from Democrats over his qualifications and the prospect that he would do President Donald Trump’s bidding.

Senate pushes toward confirmation of Kash Patel as FBI director

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Wednesday challenged the notion that today's market is following a cohesive business cycle, saying there are instead different trends across sectors."I'm starting to really wonder if the 'business cycle' has become an outmoded term," he said.

Jim Cramer breaks down a 'conflicting group of currents' in the business cycle

The former 'Chrisley Knows Best' stars are currently incarcerated as they serve a combined 19-year prison sentenceFox News Flash top entertainment headlines February 19Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here.Savannah Chrisley is turning to President Donald Trump for help as her parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley, remain incarcerated after being convicted of federal bank fraud and tax evasion.

Savannah Chrisley seeks Trump pardon for parents Todd and Julie Chrisley in tax evasion, bank fraud case

President Donald Trump on Wednesday floated the idea of returning some of the savings recouped by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency to U.S. citizens, with an equal amount going to pay down the federal debt."There's even under consideration a new concept where we give 20% of the DOGE savings to American citizens, and 20% goes to paying down debt, because the numbers are incredible," Trump said.

Trump floats giving 20% of DOGE savings to American citizens

A dad from Fresno, California, caught a squirrel in his backyard playing with his kids' toys and the animal's reaction once he noticed he was being watched has gone viral among social media users.In a video shared on TikTok earlier in February under the username @regularrome7, the squirrel is playing with some colorful bubbles on the poster's trampoline, having the time of his life.

What Man Finds Squirrel Doing on Trampoline Melts Hearts: 'Caught Him'

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol appeared in court Thursday for a hearing where his lawyers contested his arrest on a criminal charge alleging he was orchestrating a rebellion when he briefly imposed martial law in December.Security was heightened as the motorcade transporting Yoon arrived at the Seoul Central District Court and dozens of his supporters rallied nearby.

South Korea’s Yoon is in court for a hearing in his criminal trial

Chapal Bhaduri, pictured in 1999, frequently played female roles in traveling theater productions before more women started performing in the 1960s and 1970s. Editor’s Note: In Snap, we look at the power of a single photograph, chronicling stories about how both modern and historical images have been made.    CNN —   For Indian actor Chapal Bhaduri, the last man known to play female roles in Bengali folk theater, getting into character was both practical and ritualistic. He would put his hands together

The last of Bengal’s female impersonators

This is CNBC's live blog covering European markets.European markets are expected to open higher Thursday as investors prepare for earnings reports from a raft of major European companies.The U.K.'s FTSE 100 index is expected to open 10 points higher at 8,696, Germany's DAX up 49 points at 22,475, France's CAC up 16 points at 8,118 and Italy's FTSE MIB 32 points higher at 38,437, according to data from IG.

European markets head for higher open ahead of earnings reports

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader John Thune teed up a vote this week on a budget plan that sets the stage for a massive boost in defense and border security spending, and leaves a looming tax cut fight for later this year.The move is designed to give President Donald Trump an early policy win and put pressure on House Republicans to join rather than pursue a separate, more comprehensive effort that also risks taking far longer to pass, if at all.

Republicans are pursuing separate paths to get Trump’s priorities through Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — While flying back to Washington aboard Air Force One on Wednesday night, a reporter asked President Donald Trump whether Elon Musk would pursue budget cuts at the Pentagon.His response might be confusing to anyone who hasn’t spent the last several days monitoring Musk’s account on X.

Trump wants to know if there’s gold in Fort Knox. (There is)

An event at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts featuring the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, D.C., and the National Symphony Orchestra has been cancelled, the choral group said.It's the latest nixed performance that has been announced since President Donald Trump purged the arts organization's Board of Trustees and appointed himself its chairman earlier this month.

Kennedy Center performance featuring Gay Men's Chorus of Washington canceled

SpartanNash CEO Tony Sarsam gave CNBC's Jim Cramer a read on the egg pricing landscape and explained how his company tries to keep costs to customers down."Eggs have been a little bit of a challenge the last two years," Sarsam said. "It is a constant, constant effort to kind of get the right pricing."

SpartanNash CEO describes how the wholesaler tries to keep egg prices down

Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here.👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! With Pope Francis hospitalized and battling pneumonia in both lungs, it’s a good time to remind older adults to take respiratory problems seriously.

Gas hidden within mountains, a budget iPhone, how to avoid pneumonia: Catch up on the day’s stories

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season!Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here.PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jefferson University coach Tom Shirley has reached 900 career wins, the second women’s coach in Division II history to hit that milestone.

Division II women’s coach Tom Shirley of Jefferson reaches 900 victories

On Feb. 20, 2020, a federal judge sentenced Republican strategist and former Trump campaign adviser Roger Stone to 40 months in prison for his conviction on seven criminal counts stemming from the Justice Department's Russia investigation.Today is Thursday, Feb. 20, the 51st day of 2025 with 314 to follow.

UPI Almanac for Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025

A graduate of the Naval Academy donated $15 million to the academy’s Alumni Association and Foundation to establish an endowment for academic excellence, the foundation said Wednesday.Michael Taylor, a 1986 graduate and senior advisor for a global investment firm, directed his gift to be used for long-term investment in educational programs.

Naval Academy grad donates $15 million to alma mater for academic excellence

Are you searching for a miracle product to revive your mature skin? Look no further!The global anti-aging market is booming, predicted to grow from **$44.8 billion** in 2022 to **$70.3 billion** by 2030, making it essential to navigate through the overwhelming sea of wrinkle products available today.

Top 3 Wrinkle Fillers That Transform Your 40+ Skin Instantly

In 2025, the cannabis industry is getting a tech upgrade, and it’s pretty wild. From artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain to automation, technology is making growing, selling, and consuming cannabis smarter, safer, and easier. Here’s a closer look at how tech is changing the game—with real-world examples to back it up.

Technology Meets Cannabis

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Honor Huff scored 27 points as Chattanooga beat Western Carolina 91-86 on Wednesday night.Huff shot 8 for 12 (6 for 8 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Mocs (20-8, 12-3 Southern Conference).

Huff puts up 27 as Chattanooga defeats Western Carolina 91-86

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US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.   CNN —   As the long-fraught relationship between President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky ripped apart Wednesday, a question that lingered among allies of both men was whether the fight would dash hopes for a US-brokered peace — or, potentially, help it along.  Firing off an angry message on his social media platform, Trump labeled Zelensky a “dictator without elections,” blaming him for strong-arming

Inside the 48 hours that Trump turned on Zelensky

A White House fact sheet said the executive order is to ensure taxes are used to 'protect the interests of American citizens, not illegal aliens'Elon Musk says saving taxpayer money comes down to ‘competence’ and ‘caring’President Donald Trump and Elon Musk join ‘Hannity’ to discuss criticism of DOGE and whether the country is facing a ‘constitutional crisis.’

Trump signs executive order ending use of taxpayer money to 'incentivize or support' illegal immigration

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he likes the idea of giving some of the savings from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency back to U.S. citizens as a kind of dividend.He said at an investment conference in Miami that the administration is considering a concept in which 20% of the savings produced by DOGE’s cost-cutting efforts goes to American citizens and another 20% goes to paying down the national debt.

Trump backs idea to send some DOGE savings to American citizens

This February marked one of the most eventful trade deadlines of all time. However, the highlight of the deadline was definitely the Dallas Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. The trade blindsided almost everyone in the NBA as it came totally out of the blue.

Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade happened without super-agent Rich Paul’s knowledge: '99.9% of the time, I’m going to know'

NOW: Local experts discuss asteroid that has a chance of hitting earth in 2032MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Scientists have their eye on the sky as an asteroid making its way toward earth that could be the size of a football field has come into view.The asteroid dubbed "2024 YR4" was first spotted two months ago.

Local experts discuss asteroid that has a chance of hitting earth in 2032

The 9th Circuit ruling is the latest in a string of defeats for Trump as he seeks to end birthright citizenship in the USAmerica First Legal files amicus briefs in support of Trump executive order ending birthright citizenshipAmerica First Legal VP Dan Epstein discusses his group's amicus briefs in support of President Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship for the children of illegal immigrants, which Epstein said is "fully constitutional" and necessary.

Ninth Circuit rejects Trump's bid to reinstate birthright citizenship order

The third and final "Le Mansory" is inspired by Stephan Curry's new signature sneakerThis one-off yellow and carbon fiber GT was built in partnership with Under Armour.Unveiled at the NBA All-Star Game, it draws inspiration from a newly released sneaker.Performance upgrades boost its twin-turbo V6 to 700 horses and 619 lb-ft of torque.

Mansory’s Ford GT Le Mansory Brings Stephen Curry’s Sneaker To Life On Wheels

An American Airlines flight operating between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Miami International Airport (MIA) was forced to divert to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. The unexpected landing was prompted by an in-flight emergency, leading the aircraft to touch down safely at Heathrow.

American Airlines Flight Between Paris and Miami Makes Urgent Diversion to London Heathrow Due to In-Flight Emergency

With the ever-rising threat of microplastics and toxic pollutants stemming from the items we toss in the trash, figuring out smart ways to recycle your leftover plastic materials is a responsibility any homeowner should take seriously. Excess PVC, in particular, is a frequent puzzle for many, as it's the most common plastic in home constructions and a practical solution for many DIY repairs.

Organize Your Garage Using These 15 Smart PVC Pipe Storage Hacks

Spring is in the air, spring training that is!Your favorite players and teams are back on the diamond as the 2025 Major League Baseball season is officially underway.All 30 teams across MLB have started their preparations in hopes of a better season this year from the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers to the...nowhere to go but up...Chicago White Sox.It all starts down in spring training. Players are shaking off the rust while the tactics are starting to be put in place.Also featured during the preseason