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JPMorgan says it closed Trump's bank accounts a month after Jan. 6 attack
By David Thomas Feb 21 (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase JPM.N told President Donald Trump and his hospitality business in February 2021 it was closing their accounts at the bank, according to new documents released Friday as part of a $5 billion lawsuit Trump has filed against the bank and CEO Jamie Di...Reuters
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Olympics-Speed skating-Bergsma rolls back years for gold as Groenewoud seals Dutch double
Bergsma wins men's mass start at age 40, second Olympic titleGroenewoud triumphs in women's race, completing Dutch mass start sweepNetherlands dominates with five golds to top speed skating tableBy Pearl Josephine Nazare MILAN, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Jorrit Bergsma turned back the clock to cl...Reuters
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DHS agent killed US citizen in March 2025, records show
Martinez appears to be first known US citizen killed in Trump's immigration crackdownWatchdog group highlights 400% spike in ICE use-of-force incidentsDHS alleges Martinez intentionally ran over agent, prompting defensive shotsBy David Thomas Feb 21 (Reuters) - A federal immigration agent sho...Reuters
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OBITUARY-Salsa legend Willie Colón dies at age 75, family says
Feb 21 (Reuters) - American salsa legend Willie Colon, the pioneering trombonist, vocalist and composer, died on Saturday at age 75, his family said in a statement."While we grieve his absence, we also rejoice in the timeless gift of his music and the cherished memories he created that will live...Reuters
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Venezuela has received more than 1,550 requests under amnesty law
By Leila Miller BUENOS AIRES, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Venezuela has received more than 1,550 requests under its new amnesty law, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said on state-run television on Saturday. Rodriguez said hundreds of prisoners are currently being released under the law, which...Reuters
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Olympics-Speed skating-Timeless Bergsma 'not done yet' after striking gold at 40 in Milano Cortina
By Pearl Josephine Nazare MILAN, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Jorrit Bergsma will be 44 by the time the next Winter Games arrive but the Dutchman, who rolled back the years to claim the second Olympic gold of his career in Milan on Saturday, said his speed skating story is far from over."I do not know ...Reuters
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More than 1550 requests have been received under Venezuela amnesty law
BUENOS AIRES, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Venezuela has received more than 1,550 requests under its new amnesty law, National Assembly president Jorge Rodriguez said on state-run television on Saturday. Rodriguez said that hundreds of prisoners are currently being released under the law.Venezuela's rulin...Reuters
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Olympics-Ice hockey-Pints before sunrise as Canada opens bars early for men's gold-medal showdown
TORONTO, Feb 21 (Reuters) - It will be beers before breakfast in Canada on Sunday when some bars will open their taps hours earlier than usual as the nation rallies behind its men's ice hockey team in the gold medal showdown against the United States at the Winter Olympics.In Canada's most p...Reuters
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After court ruling, Trump says US global tariff rate will rise from 10% to 15%
Trump's tariff increase follows Supreme Court ruling on previous programSection 122 tariffs require congressional approval after 150 daysTrade experts doubt Congress will extend tariffs due to public oppositionBy Andrea Shalal and Joseph Ax WASHINGTON, Feb 21 (Reuters) - President Donald Trum...Reuters
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DHS agent killed US citizen in March 2025, records show
Martinez's death appears to be first known US citizen killed in Trump's immigration crackdownWatchdog group highlights 400% spike in ICE use-of-force incidentsDHS alleges Martinez intentionally ran over agent, prompting defensive shotsBy David Thomas Feb 21 (Reuters) - A federal immigrati...Reuters
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Tennis-Pegula beats Svitolina in straight sets in Dubai final
DUBAI, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Jessica Pegula put on a clinical performance as she handed Elina Svitolina her first loss in a WTA 1000 final in a dominant 6-2 6-4 victory to win the Dubai Tennis Championships on Saturday.Pegula, who turns 32 on Tuesday, became the second-oldest woman to win the tournamen...Reuters
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Olympics-FIFA boss Infantino's Board of Peace appearance does not violate political neutrality, IOC says
By Karolos Grohmann MILAN, Feb 21 (Reuters) - FIFA president Gianni Infantino's presence at the inaugural meeting of The Board of Peace this week alongside United States President Donald Trump and other heads of state does not violate any Olympic Charter rules on political neutrality, the Int...Reuters
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Olympics-Curling-Homan finally gets her medal as Canada beat US to win women's bronze
Canada beat US 10-7 to win bronzeSkip Homan picks up first Olympic medalSweden face Switzerland for gold on SundayBy Aadi Nair CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Canada beat the United States 10-7 to claim the women's curling bronze medal at the Winter Olympics on Saturday, as s...Reuters
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Olympics-Bobsleigh-Brilliant Lochner on course for double gold
German Lochner leads Four-Man at halfwayWon Two-Man earlier in GamesDouble defending champion Friedrich in secondAustrian escapes serious injury after crashBy Mitch Phillips CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Germany’s Johannes Lochner stamped his authority all over the Four-Man bob...Reuters
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Tennis-Pegula beats Svitolina in straight sets in Dubai final
DUBAI, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Jessica Pegula handed Elina Svitolina her first loss in a WTA 1000 final in a dominant 6-2 6-4 victory to win the Dubai Tennis Championships on Saturday.World number five Pegula quickly built a 3-0 lead in the first set as she kept Ukrainian Svitolina near the baseline befo...Reuters
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Olympics-Speed skating-Dutchwoman Groenewoud wins women's mass start at Milano Cortina
By Pearl Josephine NazareMILAN, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Dutchwoman Marijke Groenewoud won the women's mass start at the Winter Olympics on Saturday, claiming the first Olympic gold medal of her career.Canada's Ivanie Blondin took silver, while American Mia Manganello claimed bronze to round out t...Reuters
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NASA may take moon mission Artemis II rocket back to assembly site, affecting March launch window
Feb 21 (Reuters) - NASA is taking steps to potentially roll back the Artemis II rocket and Orion spacecraft to its Vehicle Assembly Building after observing an interrupted flow of helium, the space agency said on Saturday. "This will almost assuredly impact the March launch window," NASA sai...Reuters
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Olympics-SkiMo-US pair defy Europe-dominated rankings to come fourth in mixed relay
U.S. duo Gibson and Smith made history with World Cup win in DecemberGibson's rapid rise from trail running to SkiMo success surprising to competitorsPair manage fourth place in Olympic mixed relayBy Marleen KaesebierBORMIO, Italy, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Despite Europe dominating the ski mountaineer...Reuters
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Trump says he will raise global tariff rate from 10% to 15%
WASHINGTON, Feb 21 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Saturday he will raise to 15% the temporary global tariff rate on imported goods imposed after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the tariffs he imposed under an economic emergency law.Reuters
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