Morning Edition Thursday, the 19th of February

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At the top of the news, US Southern Command chief meets Venezuela's president weeks after Maduro's capture.

Also in the digest... Chuck Negron, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Brandi Glanville.

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Lead Stories
World
A dump truck trying to help with a sinkhole in New Jersey swallowed up by another sinkhole: ‘Honestly, I am still in shock’
World
White House grants ICE power to detain refugees for aggressive ‘rescreening’
World
Who was Quentin Deranque? 23‑year-old French far-right activist killed in Lyon attack
World
Israeli government installed security equipment, controlled access to Epstein’s Manhattan apartment used by ex-PM Barak
Donald Trump
Donald Trump’s DOJ just admitted to violating over 50 court orders since December 2025
World
First Thing: Former prince Andrew arrested at Sandringham estate
Zohran Mamdani
Why Zohran Mamdani is threatening to soak the middle class if he can't tax the rich
National
Transportation Department shuts more than 550 driving schools over safety violations
World
Bernie Sanders rails against billionaire ‘greed’ amid California tax battle
World
Bill Gates cancels keynote speech in India amid questions over Epstein ties
World
French nationalist beaten to death: Meet antifa activist-turned-MP Raphael Arnault at the heart of France's latest political scandal
World
US military ready for possible Iran strikes but Trump yet to make decision, reports say
National
Inside the bribery plot that led to a DEA supervisor's downfall in the Dominican Republic
Denny Hamlin
Denny Hamlin shares blame with Justin Allgaier for massive Daytona 500 incident
National
US Southern Command chief meets Venezuela's president weeks after Maduro's capture
World
New York hospital ends transgender treatment program for minors
Canada
Czechia Coach Rips Olympic Refs Despite Viral Photo of Six Players on Ice vs. Canada
World
5 dead in Colorado highway crashes after blowing dirt makes it hard to see
World
Trump administration releases funds for New York-New Jersey tunnel project
National
A look at the largest clergy abuse settlements reached by Catholic organizations in the US