CNN 5 Things Blizzard Blankets Northeast, Mexico Kills Cartel Boss, Trump Invites USA Hockey Team to SOTU and more
Feb 23, 2026
A fierce blizzard shuts down travel and knocks out power across the Northeast. Mexico launches an operation that kills a major cartel leader and sparks violent reprisals. A breach at Mar-a-Lago leads to a deadly confrontation. U.S. hockey teams celebrate gold and get invited to a big political event. Police officers rescue and adopt abandoned dogs in heartwarming scenes.
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Bomb Cyclone Shuts Down Northeast
- The Northeast faced a bomb cyclone blizzard that shut transportation and knocked out power for hundreds of thousands.
- More than 40 million people were under blizzard warnings, 10,000+ flights canceled, and gusts topped 60 mph causing whiteout conditions.
El Mencho Death Sparks Nationwide Cartel Violence
- Mexico's military killing of cartel leader El Mencho triggered coordinated violence across major cities and tourist areas.
- Drone footage showed smoke as suspected cartel members burned cars, shot at police, and caused airport panic in Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta lockdowns.
Armed Intruder Neutralized Near Mar-a-Lago
- A man in his 20s breached Mar-a-Lago's north gate carrying a shotgun and a gas can and was shot after raising the weapon.
- Secret Service agents and a Palm Beach deputy confronted him about 30 yards in; President Trump and the First Lady were not present.