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An American Airlines plane was removed from service after a "puncture" was found on its exterior while in Colombia on Sunday, the company said.

The puncture was a bullet hole, a source with knowledge of the situation told NBC News.

According to a statement from American Airlines, the plane was undergoing a routine inspection in Medellín when the damage to the aircraft was found. There were no injuries or flight-related issues reported to the airline, it said.

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"The aircraft was immediately removed from service for further inspection and repair," the statement said. "We will work closely with all relevant authorities to investigate this incident."

Colombia's Civil Aeronautical Authority said in statement Tuesday, translated by NBC News, that it was aware of reports of a plane found with perforations. The authority added that it was not contacted by the airline or any authorities in the United States on the matter.

"The Civil Aeronautics Authority remains attentive to any official communication from international agencies or the airline that may clarify the facts and determine the origin of the reported issues," the statement said.

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A group of South African nationals who were allegedlylured intofighting for Russia in its war against Ukraine arrived at Durban airport on Wednesday.

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The 11 men arrived at the King Shaka International Airport and were ushered into the police station to be questioned about how they ended up on the front lines of the war in Ukraine.

One of the men was taken off the aircraft in a wheelchair, while others carried their luggage in what appeared to be military-style bags.

It brings to 15 the number of South Africans who have now returned to the country, with two others still in Russia.

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Tuesday that one of the men was still in hospital in Russia while another would travel once his travel documentation has been finalized.

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Police spokesperson Col. Katlego Mogale said last week that an investigation has been opened in connection with South African laws which prohibit any citizen fromtaking part inforeign conflicts without the authorization of the government.

At least five people are being investigated in connection with the men's recruitment to Russia, including Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, the daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma.

She has denied any wrongdoing butresigned as a lawmakerin South Africa's parliament following the claims.

Some of the men are said to be members of the Zuma family who were directly recruited by Zuma-Sambudla.

Five people were arrested in December and now facing charges related to the men's recruitment and are due to appear in court in April.

Oregon Potato Company LLC voluntarily recalled nearly 60,000 pounds of frozen blueberries.

• The affected fruit was distributed in Canada and four U.S. states and may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

• The FDA's Class I designation means consuming the product could cause serious health consequences or death.

Listeria is hitting a large batch of frozenblueberries—nearly 60,000 pounds, to be exact. Oregon Potato Company LLC voluntarilyrecalled55,689 pounds of individually quick-frozenblueberriesfor possible contamination withListeria monocytogenes. The affected fruit was distributed in four states: Michigan, Oregon, Washington, and Wisconsin, as well as throughout Canada.

While theblueberrieswere produced by Oregon Potato Company LLC, the recalled fruit was packed and distributed under the Willamette Valley Fruit Company brand. The FDA's Class I recall designation is the most serious type of recall and indicates a reasonable probability that consuming the product could cause serious adverse health consequences, including death.

The recalledfruitwas packaged in 30-pound corrugated cases with polyethylene liners and 1,400-pound totes, but it was not sold directly to consumers in retail stores. The recall was initiated on February 12, but it wasn't given a Class I designation until February 24.

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The affected fruit includes the following lot codes and expiration dates:

• Lot codes on 30-pound cases:

  • 2055 B2; best-by or expiration date of August 23, 2027

  • 2065 B1; best-by or expiration date of August 24, 2027

  • 2065 B3; best-by or expiration date of August 24, 2027

• Lot codes on 1,400-pound totes:

  • 3305 A1; best-by or expiration date of November 25, 2027

  • 3305 B1; best-by or expiration date of November 25, 2027

The FDA does not provide specific instructions for consumers who may encounter these blueberries, but, out of caution, they should not be consumed.

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Martin Short's daughter, Katherine Short, died at age 42, the family confirmed in a statement to PEOPLE on Tuesday, Feb. 24

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• "Katherine was beloved by all and will be remembered for the light and joy she brought into the world," the family said

• The comedian and Steve Martin had three shows on their "The Best of Steve Martin & Martin Short" tour scheduled for Friday, Feb. 27 and Saturday, Feb. 28, all of which have been postponed in light of the news

Martin Shorthas postponed an upcoming stop on his tour following his daughter's death.

On Tuesday, Feb. 24, PEOPLE confirmed thatthe actor's daughter, Katherine Short, died at age 42.

"It is with profound grief that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short," the family said in a statement. "The Short family is devastated by this loss and asks for privacy at this time. Katherine was beloved by all and will be remembered for the light and joy she brought into the world."

The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a call from a Hollywood Hills home in the evening on Monday, Feb. 23, and the L.A. coroner confirms to PEOPLE that Katherine died by suicide.

Martin, 75, has since postponed his andSteve Martin's show, slated for Friday, Feb. 27, in Milwaukee. A message posted on the Pabst Theater Group website cited "unforeseen circumstances" as the reason for the show's postponement.

TheOnly Murders in the Buildingstars had two other shows scheduled this weekend, a matinee and an evening performance in Minneapolis on Saturday, Feb. 28, both of which have also been postponed.

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The duo's next show on "The Best of Steve Martin & Martin Short" tour is slated for March 13 in Washington, D.C.

Katherine was one of three kids Martin shared with his late wife,Nancy Dolman, whodied of ovarian cancer in 2010. He and Nancy married in 1980 and adoptedKatherine and her brothers,Oliver Patrick, 39, and Henry Hayter, 36.

Katherine worked in private practice as a licensed clinical social worker and also part-time at the clinic, Amae Health, to provide community outreach, family support groups, peer support and psychotherapy.

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She largely remained out of the public eye throughout her life and career, though she did attend a handful of events with her father over the years to support him. She received a bachelor's degree in psychology and gender sexuality studies from New York University in 2006 and went on to earn her master's in social work from the University of Southern California in 2010.

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health challenges, emotional distress, substance use problems, or just needs to talk, call or text 988, or chat at988lifeline.org24/7.

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The road to the 2026Oscarsis underway.

The98th Academy Awardswill celebrate the top films from the past year from "Hamnet" to "Marty Supreme," "Sinners" and more.

Ahead of Hollywood's biggest night, nominees convened at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on Feb. 10 for the annual Oscars luncheon to take their official class photo and to mingle with each other.

The luncheon doubled as a reunion, bringing filmmakers and actors back together as nominees traded congratulations and soaked in the moment.

With the Oscars now less than a month away, we're taking a look at everything you need to know.

When are the 2026 Oscars?

The 98th Oscars will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 15, 2026, starting at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.

How to watch the 2026 Oscars?

You can watch the Oscars ceremony on ABC and streaming on Hulu.

Who is hosting?

Conan O'Brienis hosting this year's ceremony for the second year in a row.

In a Januaryinterviewwith "Good Morning America," the television host and comedian teased "a lot of possibilities" for the upcoming show.

Oscar nominations 2026: Full list of nominees

"Early on, you just generate possibilities for the show: 'What might we do?' You have to wait and see which movies are nominated, what's in the zeitgeist, so there'll be a lot of ideas that come in late. Sometimes those are the best ideas," he said.

Who is presenting?

Last year's Oscar winners Adrien Brody, Kieran Culkin, Mikey Madison and Zoe Saldaña will return to the Oscars stage as presenters, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Feb. 19.

Producers will announce more talent joining the show in the coming weeks.

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Who is nominated?

2026 Oscar nominations were revealed in January.

"Sinners" reigned supreme,breakingthe record for the most Oscar nominations ever, a title previously held by "Titanic," "La La Land" and "All About Eve," with 14 nominations apiece.

Close behind in this year's nominees pool were "One Battle After Another" with 13 nominations and "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein," and "Sentimental Value" with nine nominations each. "Hamnet" is also up for eight nominations.

See the full list of nomineeshere.

Who was snubbed?

Following the Oscars nominations announcement on Jan. 22, ABC News' Chris Connelly and Kelley Carter broke down the biggest snubs and surprises.

Notable names they mentioned that were left off the list included Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande for their roles in "Wicked: For Good" and Adam Sandler for his role in "Jay Kelly" opposite George Clooney, who was also left off the nominations list.

Oscar nominations 2026: Snubs and surprises

Is there a new category?

This year, the Oscars will debut a new category:achievement in casting.

The new category was announced in 2024 and films from 2025 were eligible for the award.

Casting directors who are nominated this year include Nina Gold for "Hamnet," Jennifer Venditti for "Marty Supreme," Cassandra Kulukundis for "One Battle After Another," Gabriel Domingues for "The Secret Agent" and Francine Maisler for "Sinners."

How to watch all the best picture nominated films

See our go-to guide for watching all the year's top projectshere.

Who won last year?

At the 97th Academy Awards in 2025, "Anora" took home the coveted trophy for best picture. It won five awards, including best director for Sean Baker and best actress for Mikey Madison.

Relive all the top moments from the 97th Oscarshere.

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Valerie Bertinelli is launching a new digital platform called Valerie's Place

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• The project will include a library of fan-favorite content along with original programming

• "My relationship with my fans has always meant everything to me," Bertinelli said

Valerie Bertinelliwants fans to feel at home at Valerie's Place.

The celebrity chef's latest project is a digital platform that will include a library of fan-favorite content along with new, original programming.

"My relationship with my fans has always meant everything to me," Bertinelli said in a statement shared with PEOPLE. "Valerie's Place is where I can share the things I love and also create brand-new content that feels honest, joyful, and truly mine."

"I've learned that you don't have to wait for someone else to hand you the opportunity, sometimes you need to create it for yourself," she added. "This platform gives me the freedom to do that, and to bring my fans along with me in a way that feels real and personal. I'm so excited for this next chapter."

When the platform launches on Wednesday, Feb. 25, viewers can access four cooking shows featuring theOne Day at a Timestar, 65.

Reheated: Valerie's Home Cookingwill see Bertinelli and her longtime producer Sophie Clark revisit recipes and episodes fromValerie's Home Cooking,while sharing behind-the-scenes stories.

Now Val's Cookingis a new "stand-and-stir" cooking show in which Bertinelli will whip up recipes she hasn't previously filmed, including both new dishes and recipes from her 2024 cookbookIndulge.

InNow We're Cooking, Bertinelli will cook with VP Preferred and VP VIP members, who are invited to comment and ask questions as they follow along.

AndMeals for Onewill focus on creating solo meals that deserve "just as much care as cooking for family and friends."

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In mid-March, Bertinelli will expand her programming to include a new podcast.

InGetting Naked: The Podcast, which takes its name from her upcoming memoir, she and guests will have "candid conversations about life, growth, creativity, and showing up as your real self."

Superfan Supper Club, also debuting next month, will give VP VIP members the opportunity to join Bertinelli on camera and be part of the show.

And late April will bring the launch of Val's Book Club, which will feature a new read every other month.

Bertinelli's upcoming bookGetting Nakedexplores what it's like to "grow older, love harder and start over," according to the publisher William Morrow.

The memoir addresses Bertinelli's "insecurities that have haunted her for decades," including body image issues and a persistent need to be perfect.

"I'm excited if not a little nervous because this book is almost uncomfortably personal," Bertinelli told PEOPLE. "I'm hoping it reaches the right people so that they can see themselves in it and know that there's a way through all the challenges we have in our life."

Valerie's Place was developed with the new platform Visible Things and will be available on the App Store, Google Play, andValeriesPlace.com. Subscriptions offering early access and premium content start at $2 per month.

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TORONTO (AP) — Canada announced Wednesday it is sending $8 million Canadian (US$6.7 million) in food aid to people in Cuba as the island faces anescalating fuel crisisas oil shipments have slowed followingU.S. threats of tariffs.

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Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said she not discuss Canada's aid intentions with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio or the other U.S. officials.

"This is Canadian foreign policy," he said. "We are focused on the humanitarian situation."

The funding will be delivered through United Nations agencies instead of the Cuban government.

Global Affairs Canada has warned travelers for more than a year of "shortages of basic necessities, including food, medicine and fuel," across most of Cuba.

Cuba is facing anincreasingly dire energy crisisthat has heightened in recent weeks after oil shipments from Venezuela, its main oil supplier, were halted when the U.S. attacked the South American country in early January andarrested its then-leader. Mexico, another major supplier, then alsosuspended oil shipmentsunder U.S. pressure.

Air Canada and other airlines havecanceled flightsto the Caribbean island because of a shortage of aviation fuel on the island.

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Canadian tourism is vital to Cuba's economy. Global Affairs Canada, a governmental office, has said Canada is Cuba's second-largest source of direct investment to the island, particularly in the mining and tourism sectors.

Mexico has sent asecond humanitarian aidpackage for Cuba. Two Mexican navy vessels carrying 1,193 tons of supplies departed the Gulf of Mexico port of Veracruz on Tuesday, the Mexican Foreign Ministry announced. The shipment is expected to arrive on Saturday.

The Papaloapan is carrying 1,078 tons of beans and powdered milk, while the Huasteco is transporting 92 tons of beans and 23 tons of other food items. According to the Foreign Ministry, the final 23 tons of humanitarian aid were provided by various social organizations with the support of the Mexico City government.

In February, Mexico dispatchedmore than 814 tons of food and hygiene products to Cubawhile diplomatic talks continued regarding the resumption of oil supplies. Theoil shipments were halted in mid-January,just before U.S. President Donald Trump announced a significant tightening of the economic embargo on Havana.

The economic crisis gripping Cuba since 2020 has been compounded by intensified U.S. sanctions aimed at forcing a change in the island's political model. These pressures led tocritical shortages and severe blackoutsthat peaked in early 2026.

Because Cuba produces only 40% of its required fuel, it remains highly vulnerable to external blockades. While strong allies like Russia and China have condemned the U.S. measures, their support has remained largely symbolic thus far.

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