A leading U.S. health official  is urging people to get inoculated against the measles at a time of outbreaks across several states. The appeal is from Dr. Mehmet Oz, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services administrator. And it comes as the United States is at risk of losing its measles elimination status and as Oz's boss, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has raised suspicion about the safety and importance of vaccines. Oz was interviewed Sunday on CNN and he said, "Take the vaccine, please. We have a solution for our problem.”

U.S. Olympians are beginning to face backlash for speaking out about domestic politics at the Milan Cortina Games. On Sunday, freestyle skier Hunter Hess expressed mixed emotions about representing the U.S. because of aggressive immigration enforcement operations begin carried out by the Trump administration. Hess said wearing the American flag doesn’t mean he supports everything happening at home. Hess’ comments invited online criticism from YouTuber Jake Paul and U.S. President Donald Trump, who called Hess a “real loser.” Other U.S. athletes, like Chris Lillis and Amber Glenn, also were criticized after voicing concerns. The U.S. Olympic Committee said it is working to address the abusive messages directed at the athletes..

Lindsey Vonn's quest for an Olympic gold at age 41 came after years of building her legacy on a combination of perseverance, risk and staying true to herself. She held close to all three in the run-up to the 2026 Winter Games. She leaned into it when she stepped into the starting gate for the women's downhill in Cortina. Vonn crashed just 13 seconds into her run after clipping a gate, which is always part of the risk when you are searching for every ounce of speed you can get.

Hollywood is largely ceding attention to football this weekend. The survival thriller “Send Help” repeated as the weekend's No. 1 film at the box office and the Melania Trump documentary “Melania” fell sharply in its second weekend. Super Bowl weekend is typically one of the year's lowest for movie attendance. The Sam Raimi-directed survivalist thriller “Send Help” lead the weekend box office with $10 million in ticket sales. Amazon MGM's “Melania” added 300 theaters in its second weekend of release, but dropped 67% to just $2.4 million in sales. The rapid downturn means the Brett Ratner-directed documentary is likely heading toward flop territory given its high price tag.

The investigation into the apparent kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, continues. Authorities believe she was taken last weekend. Savannah Guthrie addressed potential kidnappers in a social media video, stating the family is prepared to pay for her safe return. The FBI is reviewing a message sent to a Tucson TV station. Multiple ransom letters have been received, but their credibility is unclear. Concerns grow for Nancy's health due to her need for daily medication. The case has captured national attention.

Paul Thomas Anderson won the top prize at the 78th Directors Guild Awards, putting the “One Battle After Another” filmmaker on course to potentially win his first Oscar. The DGA Awards, held Saturday night at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, is among the most reliable Academy Awards precursors. In the last 10 years, nine DGA winners have gone on to win best director at the Oscars. In the guild’s nearly eight-decade history, only eight times has the guild not predicted the Oscar winner. The award adds to a virtual awards-season sweep for “One Battle After Another,” the best-picture front-runner.

The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened Sunday, allowing limited Palestinian travel after a two-day closure, according to Egyptian state media. The crossing opened last week for the first time since 2024, a key part of a U.S.-backed ceasefire. Egyptian media reported Palestinians began crossing around noon. Israel hasn't confirmed this. Over the first four days, 36 Palestinians needing medical care and 62 companions were allowed to leave for Egypt, according to the United Nations. Nearly 20,000 people in Gaza seek to leave for medical care. The crossing's reopening is part of a fragile ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.

The White House is trying to show it's lowering the cost of living, but President Donald Trump has said he doesn't want to see the price of homes come down. He wants to keep values high. That's something in the interest of existing homeowners and they're a key part of his political base. And older voters tend to show up to vote more than do younger people, so Trump's position on housing could be a factor in the November elections. But Trump's aversion to policies that would expand housing supply and lower prices risks alienating younger voters and could hurt the chances for his Republican Party to expand its voting base.

Lindsey Vonn's pursuit of a second Olympic downhill gold medal is over. The 41-year-old American, skiing with a badly injured left knee, crashed early in Sunday's race in Italy. She was taken off the course by helicopter after receiving medical attention. Vonn lost control early in the race and was heard screaming as she was surrounded by medical personnel. The race was paused while she received treatment. Vonn returned to elite ski racing last season after a long break and was a gold-medal favorite. Her crash may end her storied career.

Iran's top diplomat says Tehran's strength comes from its ability to “say no to the great powers.” Sunday's statement follows recent nuclear negotiations with the United States and nationwide protests that shook Iran. Speaking at a summit in Tehran, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized Iran's right to enrich uranium, a key issue with President Donald Trump. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also described talks in Oman with the U.S. as “a step forward.” However, Araghchi's remarks highlight ongoing challenges. The U.S. has moved military assets to the region, increasing pressure on Iran.

Legal observers and officials say they have received a growing number of reports of federal agents impersonating construction workers, delivery drivers and in some cases anti-ICE activists in Minnesota. Not all of those incidents have been verified during the ongoing immigration crackdown. But they have heightened fears in a state already on edge. They add to legal groups’ concerns about the Trump administration’s dramatic reshaping of immigration enforcement tactics nationwide. Supporters of the immigration crackdown say the sprawling network of anti-ICE activists in Minneapolis has forced federal agents to adopt new methods of avoiding detection.

Polls opened Sunday in Japanese parliamentary elections that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hopes will give her struggling governing party a big enough win to be able to push forward an ambitious conservative political agenda. Takaichi is hugely popular, but the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, which has governed Japan for most of the last seven decades, is not. She called Sunday’s snap elections hoping to turn that around. She wants to make progress on a right-wing agenda to boost Japan’s economy and military capabilities as tensions grow with China. The ultraconservative Takaichi, who took office as Japan’s first female leader in October, pledged to succeed on the job with “work, work, work."

Voters in Thailand are heading to the polls for an early general election. The election is seen as a three-way race among competing visions of progressive, populist and old-fashioned patronage politics. The polls are being held amid slow economic growth and heightened nationalist sentiment. More than 50 parties are competing. But only three have the organization and popularity to gain a winning mandate. It’s widely projected that no single party will gain a majority. So a coalition government is likely. The progressive People’s Party is favored to win a plurality. But the rival Bhumjaithai and Pheu Thai parties may join forces to block its path to power.

Washington Post publisher Will Lewis says he’s stepping down, three days after the troubled newspaper said that it was laying off one-third of its staff. Lewis sent an email Saturday to the Post’s staff, saying that “difficult decisions have been taken in order to ensure the sustainable future of The Post.” Lewis and the newspaper’s billionaire owner Jeff Bezos, did not participate in a meeting with staff announcing the layoffs this week. The Post’s chief financial officer, Jeff D’Onofrio, was named acting publisher and CEO. The British-born Lewis was a former top executive at The Wall Street Journal before taking over at The Post in January 2024. His tenure has been rocky from the start, marked by layoffs and a failed reorganization plan.

Savannah Guthrie has told the potential kidnappers of her mother Nancy Guthrie that the family is prepared to pay for her safe return. Savannah Guthrie appeared in a video on Instagram on Saturday while flanked by her two siblings. She said: “We received your message and we understand ... This is very valuable to us, and we will pay.” It was not immediately clear if Guthrie was referring to a new message from someone who might have kidnapped Nancy Guthrie. The frantic search for the 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie has entered a seventh day. Authorities have not identified any suspects or ruled anyone out.