2 dead after avalanche near site of Winter Olympics in Italian alps

Two skiers were killed and a third injured in a high-risk avalanche on Saturday in the Italian Alps near venues set to host events for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Trump wants new nuclear arms reduction treaty
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We are seeing reports today that the United States and Russia are closing in on a deal to continue to observe their nuclear arms reduction treaty that expires this week. From what we are hearing now, both President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin still haven’t officially agreed to a deal surrounding nuclear arms. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking to Andrea Stricker, a Nuclear Proliferation Expert with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. 

Iran and US holding nuclear talks in Oman
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We are learning more this week as U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff arrives in Muscat, Oman ahead of US-Iran talks. The talks are scheduled to take place on Friday morning in the Middle East. “The leadership of Iran at the clerical level does not reflect the people of Iran. I know of no other country where there’s a bigger difference between the people who lead the country and the people who live there,” U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters this week. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is learning what comes next for relations between the two nations with Hal Kempfer, a retired Marine Intelligence Officer. 

HIV epidemic explodes in popular honeymoon destination as crystal meth use surges

A popular honeymoon destination is the site of the Pacific’s fastest-growing HIV epidemic, with officials pointing to rising meth use as a key driver.

Rare giant phantom jellyfish caught on deep sea video off Argentina's coast

A recent deep sea exploration off Argentina's coast revealed an incredible video of a giant jellyfish that can grow to be as large as a school bus.

Elon Musk’s X office raided in Paris

Paris prosecutors raided Elon Musk’s X office in Paris as part of a months-long investigation into child abuse images and deepfakes.

SWAT teams from Florida, New York, and Texas taking part in UAE SWAT Challenge 2026

Police agencies from around the world will once again showcase their tactical skills at the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Challenge hosted by the Dubai Police.

Major overhauls impact Venezuela’s oil industry
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We learned last week that Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez is working to overhaul the nation's oil sector. Her plan largely revolves around reversing years of policy promoted by the socialist movement that has ruled the country for more than two decades. Rodriguez is looking to open Venezuela's top industry to increased privatization from countries around the world. LiveNOW's Andy Mac is discussing the future of Venezuela, specifically its people and oil, with Politico energy reporter James Bikales. 

Trump says he's reopening Venezuelan air space
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President Donald Trump said Thursday he's planning to reopen all commercial airspace over Venezuela. Reuters reporter David Shepardson joins LiveNOW's Mike Pache to discuss.

US sending ICE unit for Winter Olympics security: What we know

Homeland Security Investigations, a unit within ICE, is reportedly being deployed for the Winter Olympics causing concerns for some in Italy ahead of the international event.

Boy, 12, killed in shark attack at cliff-jumping site

A 12-year-old Australian boy has died following a brutal shark attack in Sydney Harbor, his family confirmed Saturday.