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EXCLUSIVE-New US military-led group aided Mexico's hunt for 'El Mencho' cartel boss
U.S. task force mapping out cartel networksEx-official says US gave Mexico detailed target packageMexico planned, executed raid, Mexican official saysBy Phil Stewart and Laura Gottesdiener WASHINGTON, Feb 22 (Reuters) - A new U.S.-military-led task force specializing in intelligence collectio...Reuters
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REUTERS NEWS SCHEDULE AT 10 p.m. GMT/6 a.m. SGT
Here are the top stories and upcoming coverage plans for Reuters text service as of 10 p.m. GMT/6 a.m. SGT. For a full schedule of news and events, go to our editorial calendar on Reuters Connect.TOP STORIESGLOBALMEXICO-VIOLENCE/MENCHO Mexican cartel boss 'El Mencho' killed in military ra...Reuters
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REVIEW-Olympics-Curling-Double touching controversy put curling in the spotlight
Curling overshadowed by double touching controversySweden won two gold medalsCanada won men's gold for first time since 2014By Aadi Nair CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Curling delivered high drama as well as sporting excellence at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, with Swe...Reuters
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EXCLUSIVE-New US military-led group aided Mexico's hunt for 'El Mencho' cartel boss
By Phil StewartWASHINGTON, Feb 22 (Reuters) - A new U.S.-military-led task force specializing in intelligence collection on drug cartels played a role in the Mexican military raid on Sunday that killed the Mexican drug lord known as 'El Mencho,' a U.S. defense official told Reuters.The Joint...Reuters
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'One Battle After Another' wins big at Britain's BAFTA film awards
BAFTA awards are UK's top movie honoursDark comedy 'One Battle After Another' wins best filmRobert Aramayo is surprise winner of best actor trophyFavourite Jessie Buckley picks up best actress for 'Hamnet'By Marie-Louise Gumuchian and Paul Sandle LONDON, Feb 22 (Reuters) - ...Reuters
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Mexican cartel boss 'El Mencho' killed in military raid
One of biggest drug lord take-downs set off wave of violenceNemesio Oseguera 'El Mencho' led Jalisco New Generation CartelTrump administration lauded operation as 'great development'By Emily Green and Lizbeth DiazMEXICO CITY, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, com...Reuters
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Cop turned crime boss, Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera leaves bloody legacy
'El Mencho' built criminal empire to rival mighty Sinaloa cartelHis CJNG gang was blamed for smuggling fentanyl across US borderOseguera evaded arrest for years despite $15 million US bountyBy Drazen Jorgic MEXICO CITY, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, commonly known...Reuters
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American Airlines Says Due To Ongoing Situation In Puerto Vallarta (PVR) & Guadalajara (GDL), Co Canceled Flights To & From PVR & GDL For Remainder Of Feb 22
Feb 22 (Reuters) - American Airlines Group Inc AAL.O:AMERICAN AIRLINES- DUE TO ONGOING SITUATION IN PUERTO VALLARTA (PVR) & GUADALAJARA (GDL), CO CANCELED FLIGHTS TO & FROM PVR & GDL FOR REMAINDER OF FEB 22Source text: [ID:]Reuters
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Moscow airports operating again after restrictions over drones
MOSCOW, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Moscow airports were back in operation on Sunday evening after suspensions imposed by aviation regulator Rosaviatsia over drone attacks which the city's mayor said had been repelled.Rosaviatsia said all major Moscow airports were open for arrivals and departures, subje...Reuters
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Iran and U.S. to meet on Thursday for talks
Iran and U.S. to hold new round of talks on ThursdayTrump curious over why Tehran hasn't "capitulated" Tehran ready for concessions if U.S. conciliatory Feb 22 (Reuters) - Iran and the U.S. will hold a third round of nuclear talks on Thursday in Geneva, Oman's Foreign Minister Bad...Reuters
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Soccer-Messi cleared by MLS after review of post-match video
Feb 22 (Reuters) - Lionel Messi was cleared after a review by Major League Soccer determined that he did not violate any policy when he followed the match officials through a doorway following Inter Miami's season-opening 3-0 defeat at LAFC, a league spokesperson said on Sunday.MLS reviewed the ...Reuters
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US provided information for operation targeting 'El Mencho,' Mexican embassy in US says
WASHINGTON, Feb 22 (Reuters) - The Mexican Embassy in Washington said on Sunday that the United States provided information for a military operation that resulted in the death of Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera "El Mencho.""In addition to central military intelligence efforts, complem...Reuters
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Air Canada, United Airlines halt flights to Mexico's Puerto Vallarta
Feb 22 (Reuters) - Air Canada AC.TO said on Sunday it has temporarily suspended operations in Mexico's Puerto Vallarta, and United Airlines UAL.O said it canceled its flights there, after reports of a military operation there against the chief of a drug gang. "United Airlines flight operatio...Reuters
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US welcomes killing of Mexican drug lord "El Mencho" as a 'great development'
WASHINGTON, Feb 22 (Reuters) - U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau called the killing of Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera "El Mencho" during a military operation a "great development for Mexico, the US, Latin America, and the world.""I’m watching the scenes of vio...Reuters
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Olympics-Ice hockey-Heartbreak for Canada as US win hockey gold in overtime
Sidney Crosby's absence felt in Canada's defeatCanada's comeback victories in earlier rounds could not help secure goldCanada's men's and women's teams both lose gold to US in overtimeBars opened early across Canada for fans to watch the finalBy Lori Ewing MILAN, Feb 22 (R...Reuters
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REVIEW-Olympics-Ice hockey-U.S. rejoice as NHL basks in glow of Games' cauldron
By Amy Tennery and Trevor Stynes MILAN, Feb 22 (Reuters) - With a wrist shot and a chipped grin, Jack Hughes wrote a Hollywood ending for the U.S. - and NHL - at the Olympics, with a 2-1 overtime win over Canada that served as a fitting finale to a men's ice hockey tournament that lived up t...Reuters
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United Airlines Says United Airlines Flight Operations To PVR Are Cancelled
Feb 22 (Reuters) - United Airlines Holdings Inc UAL.O:UNITED AIRLINES - UNITED AIRLINES FLIGHT OPERATIONS TO PVR ARE CANCELLEDUNITED AIRLINES - UNITED AIRLINES FLIGHT OPERATIONS TO PVR ARE CANCELLEDSource text: [ID:]Reuters
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Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 1:56 PM EDT on Sunday, Feb 22
Feb 22 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 1:56 PM ET on Sunday:BASEBALLMLBTwins' Joe Ryan gets MRI, has lower back inflammationMinnesota Twins All-Star right-hander Joe Ryan is nursing inflammation in his lower back after being scratched from his spring training start on Saturday aftern...Reuters
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Olympics-Ice hockey-Hughes the slayer and Hellebuyck the hero in US triumph over Canada
Hellebuyck made 40 saves over the 60 minutesBrother hails Hughes as a special playerBoth came back from injury for the GamesBy Trevor Stynes MILAN, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Jack Hughes will be remembered for decades to come after scoring the overtime winner which earned the United States their first m...Reuters
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