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Surgeons at UC San Diego used humanoid robots to perform gallbladder removal procedures on pigs, marking a key step toward potential human trials. The operations represent the first use of humanoid robots in surgical procedures.

A wildfire in Almeria, southern Spain, has killed 12 people as soaring temperatures affected much of the country, according to Spanish authorities.

Trump's proposed 250-foot triumphal arch received preliminary approval from the National Capital Planning Commission despite public opposition during a hearing.

A student pilot was forced to land a plane alone after the instructor jumped to his death midair. The instructor's family stated he had seen a psychiatrist last week.

The US-Iran ceasefire and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) began to collapse after the US conducted a second round of strikes in response to Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The retaliatory actions indicate a breakdown in the agreed-upon measures to de-escalate tensions between the two nations.

President Trump is promoting a network of gas stations selling gas at $3.47 per gallon, but analysts suggest these stations may be operating at a loss.

Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch disputed a White House report that accused the American history museum of promoting a 'radical view' of American history. The report was described as 'scathing' by the museum.

President Donald Trump's plan to build a triumphal arch that would alter the Washington, D.C., skyline is undergoing another review by a federal agency. The agency's approval is required for the project to proceed.

An ICE officer fatally shot a Mexican national in Houston. The man's son stated, 'He did not deserve to die.'

Graham Platner has suspended his Senate campaign following a sexual assault allegation. He was running for the Senate in Maine as the Democratic candidate.

A low-flying hot air balloon collided with a car in East Texas. A mother who witnessed the incident says she was on her way to book a hot air balloon ride with her son but changed their minds after seeing the accident.

28 people were injured after a bus crashed into a building in Maryland. The incident occurred in Pikesville, northwest of Baltimore, just outside the city limits.

Starbucks will pay baristas to create TikTok videos, offering them a direct cut of ad revenue if the content is approved by the company. ABC News contributor Mike Muse discusses the initiative.

President Donald Trump announced he will remove Syria from the State Department's State Sponsors of Terrorism list. The announcement was made while he was sitting next to Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

A former judge was convicted of obstructing immigration agents and avoided prison by paying a $5,000 fine. The sentence was imposed by U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman.

Trump and Zelenskyy are set to meet at a NATO summit in Turkey. Ukraine is currently facing an urgent ammunition shortfall.

Parents are suing a California fitness club daycare after a video allegedly shows a 23-month-old toddler being thrown by a worker, resulting in a traumatic brain injury. The lawsuit claims the child suffered significant harm at the child care center.

An 18-month-old child was found face-down in an in-ground pool during a Super Bowl gathering and initially declared dead, but was later discovered alive in a hospital morgue. Police confirmed the incident occurred on Feb. 8.

The Department of Justice's civil rights division head warned state election officials about possible criminal penalties for allowing noncitizens to vote. The warning emphasizes enforcement of voting laws to prevent noncitizen participation.

A childcare center in El Segundo, California, is facing a lawsuit from a toddler's parents, who claim the child fell six feet while playing with a staff member. The lawsuit alleges the injury occurred during supervised playtime.