On This Day: February 18

10 years of headlines that grabbed us.
February 18, 2025
Report: Pope Francis Is Preparing for Death
The Vatican announced Tuesday that Pope Francis, hospitalized with a respiratory tract infection, has developed pneumonia in both lungs.  Keep reading >>
 
February 18, 2024
Town Entranced by Mystery Shipwreck That Washed Ashore
A small community in Newfoundland got a surprise visit from the sea this January from a 100-foot-long shipwreck—and locals have rallied around learning whatever they can about it before it disappears back into its depths.  Keep reading >>
 
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February 18, 2023
Jimmy Carter to Receive Hospice Care at Home
Former President Jimmy Carter will begin receiving hospital care at his Georgia home, the Carter Center announced Saturday.  Keep reading >>
 
February 18, 2022
As Kamila Valieva Left the Ice, Coach Demanded Explanation
The first thing Kamila Valieva's coach said to her after the 15-year-old's disastrous free skate Thursday, which cost her a medal: "Why did you let it go?"  Keep reading >>
 
February 18, 2021
Ted Cruz: Yes, I Flew to Cancun
Texans have lots of questions on their minds these days.  Keep reading >>
 
 
February 18, 2020
Price Is Right Halts Production After Drew Carey's Ex Murdered
The Price Is Right has halted production while host Drew Carey grieves for murdered ex-fiancee Amie Harwick.  Keep reading >>
 
February 18, 2019
Hockey Has a Bizarre New Controversy
It is a pro sports controversy of the lighter variety.  Keep reading >>
 
February 18, 2018
Trump: 'They're Laughing Their Asses Off in Moscow'
President Trump continued to vent his Saturday night fury over the Russia probe into Sunday, reports the AP, arguing that the Obama administration bears some of the blame, insisting that he never denied the election meddling, and declaring that "they are laughing their asses off in Moscow."  Keep reading >>
 
February 18, 2017
Trump Calls Club Members 'The Special People' in Leaked Audio
Leaked audio obtained by Politico appears to show President Trump inviting members of one of his golf clubs—who he calls the "special people"—to "come along" to interviews with potential Cabinet members.  Keep reading >>
 
February 18, 2016
Scalia's Host at Ranch Had Case Before Supreme Court
Conspiracy theorists have some out-there questions about the death of Antonin Scalia, but the Washington Post is focused on a more practical matter: his professional ties to the owner of the luxury ranch where he was staying in Texas.  Keep reading >>