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World Cup means slashed wages and displacement for some workers in Mexico City
Feb 13, 2026 - World 
Montserrat Fuentes stands on the same street corner where she has worked for 20 years. But the sex worker's normal rush of clients every Friday night is nowhere to be seen.
Second U.S. aircraft carrier is being sent to the Middle East, AP source says, as Iran tensions grow
Feb 13, 2026 - World 
The United States will send the world's largest aircraft carrier to the Middle East to back up another already there, a person familiar with the plans said Friday, putting more American firepower behind President Donald Trump's efforts to coerce Iran into a deal over its nuclear program.
People -- and robots -- are getting ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year in China
Feb 13, 2026 - World 
It's not just people - in China, the robots are also getting ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
What to know about the Homeland Security shutdown starting this weekend
Feb 13, 2026 - World 
Another shutdown for parts of the federal government is expected this weekend as lawmakers debate new restrictions on President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement agenda.
'The old world is gone': Rubio looks to reexamine relationship with allies at Munich conference
Feb 13, 2026 - World 
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is attending the Munich Security Conference, could have an opportunity to clearly define Washington's relationships with its European allies after a turbulent year in foreign policy.
