Violence erupts in Mexico after cartel boss death; Blizzard freezes East Coast

Mexico killed the leader of a powerful drug cartel. Within hours, violent retaliation spread across several states. Plus, a major winter storm hammers the East Coast, forcing travel bans and grounding thousands of flights. And an armed man was shot and killed after breaching the perimeter of Mar-a-Lago. Investigators are now detailing what brought him there. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, February 23, 2026.