‘Keep This Story Alive’: ‘After It Burns’ Singer Jon Kahn Warns Not to Forget the Palisades Fire and Its Victims
Breitbart News 2026-01-09 03:37:19.3473974
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Trump explains the 'Donroe Doctrine,' plans for governorship of Venezuela | Fox News Video
Fox News 2026-01-09 03:22:14.7240445
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President Donald Trump discusses Maduro's capture, securing the southern border and plans for Venezuela on 'Hannity.' ... Read full article
Venezuela teeters as guerrilla groups, cartels exploit Maduro power vacuum
Fox News 2026-01-09 03:07:23.0194925
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Criminal networks including Tren de Aragua cartel and ELN guerrillas exploit power vacuum in Venezuela after former President Nicolás Maduro's arrest, threatening transition efforts. ... Read full article
China Warns Solar Firms on Monopoly Risks Amid Consolidation Bid
Bloomberg 2026-01-09 02:52:35+00:00
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China’s market regulator has warned several producers of polysilicon, a key material in solar panels, about monopoly risks stemming from their consolidation efforts in the oversupplied sector. ... Read full article
NASA administrator orders early return of 4 Crew-11 astronauts following medical situation
Fox News 2026-01-09 02:52:25.4894414
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NASA brings astronaut crew home early from International Space Station after crew member experiences medical issue. Agency stresses situation is stable. ... Read full article
Trump Set to Meet Machado in Opening for Venezuela’s Opposition
Bloomberg 2026-01-09 02:40:50+00:00
Author: Hadriana Lowenkron, Catherine Lucey
US President Donald Trump said he planned to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize recipient María Corina Machado as soon as next week, as he weighs the future governance of the nation following the weekend operation to capture strongma… ... Read full article
Japanese Insurer Sompo to Ramp Up Overseas Credit Investments
Bloomberg 2026-01-09 02:40:36+00:00
Author: Nao Sano
Sompo Holdings Inc. is aiming to increase investments in higher-yielding overseas credit to boost profits as traditional business flounders at Japan’s third-biggest property and casualty insurer. ... Read full article
China’s Industrial Buyers Shun Copper After Prices Hit Record
Bloomberg 2026-01-09 02:28:10+00:00
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A significant chunk of Chinese copper demand has all but evaporated after the metal’s stunning surge to record levels. ... Read full article
Trump Signals Land Strikes On Cartels After Maduro Operation
Bloomberg 2026-01-09 02:27:16+00:00
Author: Catherine Lucey, Hadriana Lowenkron
President Donald Trump said the US military was preparing for strikes against drug cartel facilities, just days after he ordered an operation to capture Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro. ... Read full article
Nicole Scherzinger floods social media with bikini photos while teasing wedding plans
Fox News 2026-01-09 02:22:21.8801772
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Nicole Scherzinger stuns in pastel bikini photos from her Maldives getaway, sharing joyful moments and romantic clips with fiancé Thom Evans. ... Read full article
Video of Minnesota shooting by officer raises questions
Associated Press 2026-01-09 02:18:24
Author: Claire Galofaro
Federal officials say an immigration officer acted in self-defense when he shot through the window of a car, killing the driver, Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother of three in Minneapolis. But videos of the incident from different angles tell a far more complic… ... Read full article
Nvidia Enlists Google Cloud Executive as Its Marketing Chief
Bloomberg 2026-01-09 02:16:25+00:00
Author: Nick Turner
Nvidia Corp. tapped Google Cloud executive Alison Wagonfeld as chief marketing officer, a sign the Silicon Valley chipmaker is looking to further raise its profile. ... Read full article
Eli Lilly-Backed Aktis Oncology Gets $317.7 Million in US IPO
Bloomberg 2026-01-09 02:08:34+00:00
Author: Angel Adegbesan
Aktis Oncology Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company that counts Eli Lilly & Co. among its backers, raised $317.7 million in an initial public offering priced at the top of the marketed range. ... Read full article
Agent dumps Washington quarterback trying to break $4M contract days after signing
Fox News 2026-01-09 02:07:23.5678071
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Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. is trying to enter the transfer portal despite signing a $4 million NIL deal, and his agent is dropping him for "philosophical differences." ... Read full article
Report: Federal Agents Shoot Two in Portland, Driver 'Weaponized' Vehicle
Breitbart News 2026-01-09 02:07:11
Author: Paul Bois
Federal agents reportedly shot two people in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday afternoon, according to city leaders and local authorities. ... Read full article
Venezuela Frees Close Aide to Nobel Winner Machado From Prison
Bloomberg 2026-01-09 02:03:47+00:00
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Venezuela released a close ally of opposition leader María Corina Machado, a gesture of the interim government’s cooperation with the Trump administration. ... Read full article
Federal Agents Involved in Shooting of Two People in Portland, Oregon
Bloomberg 2026-01-09 01:44:21+00:00
Author: Anna Edgerton
Two people were shot by federal agents on Thursday in Portland, Oregon, according to local police. ... Read full article
Chinese Inflation Reaches 34-Month High in Pickup Driven by Food
Bloomberg 2026-01-09 01:38:39+00:00
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China’s inflation accelerated last month at the fastest pace in nearly three years, in an upswing largely driven by higher food costs that are masking deeper deflationary pressure. ... Read full article
Abandoned baby Elsa to be adopted and regularly see two siblings, court orders
BBC News 2026-01-09 01:37:25.4578553
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Police say all enquiries to find the parents of the abandoned babies have now been "exhausted". ... Read full article
Border Patrol agent shoots 2 in Portland: Officials
The Hill 2026-01-09 01:35:20
Author: Ashleigh Fields
Two people were hospitalized on Thursday after a shooting involving U.S. Border Patrol agents in Portland, Ore., according to officials. Local police said they responded to a call from one of the people wounded at around 2:24 p.m. local time. “Officers applie… ... Read full article
All There Is | CNN
CNN 2026-01-09 01:22:43.2864561
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‘All There Is’ with Anderson Cooper is more than a podcast - it’s a community. Join Anderson Cooper as he discusses grief with celebrity guests and hears your stories of loss. ... Read full article
Two people wounded in shooting involving federal agents in Portland
BBC News 2026-01-09 01:22:20.6128676
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The Department of Homeland Security says the incident began with the traffic stop of a Venezuelan gang member. ... Read full article
Trump says he doesn’t need international law amid aggressive US policies
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-09 01:19:25
Author: Ali Harb
UN rapporteur tells Al Jazeera she is concerned that the world may be returning to an ‘age of imperialism’. ... Read full article
Top diplomats from Greenland and Denmark met with White House officials as Trump pushes for ownership
CNN 2026-01-09 01:14:33
Author: Kylie Atwood, Natasha Bertrand
The top Washington-based diplomats for Greenland and Denmark met with White House officials at the National Security Council on Thursday as Greenland continues to publicly and privately insist it is not for sale. ... Read full article
Newspaper headlines: 'Pub tax U-turn' and 'caring Catherine'
BBC News 2026-01-09 01:07:23.4568206
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The climbdown on business rates for pubs and the Princess of Wales's praise for NHS workers top Friday's papers. ... Read full article
Nolte: VP Vance Repeatedly Humiliates Fake News During White House Briefing
Breitbart News 2026-01-09 00:57:27
Author: John Nolte
JD Vance stood in the WH briefing room and delivered a master class in humiliating the left-wing activists within the White House Press Corps who cower behind a pretense of objectivity. ... Read full article
Trump on Chinese leader Xi taking Taiwan: ‘That’s up to him’
The Hill 2026-01-09 00:54:24
Author: Ashleigh Fields
President Trump on Thursday said his counterpart, Chinese President Xi Jinping, would have to determine himself if he will use military force against Taiwan. The president told The New York Times regarding a potential operation led by Beijing that Xi conside… ... Read full article
NASA to bring Crew-11 home from ISS early after astronaut medical issue
USA Today 2026-01-09 00:54:16+00:00
Author: Rick Neale, Brooke Edwards
The crew member remains in stable condition, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said during a news conference at NASA headquarters in Washington, D.C. ... Read full article
Iran regime cuts nationwide internet access as protests claim 44 lives across major cities
Fox News 2026-01-09 00:52:31.6774456
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Iranian protests sparked by currency collapse evolve into broader uprising demanding regime overthrow, with demonstrators torching government buildings across provinces. ... Read full article
School pool barricaded as repairs contract ends with work unfinished
BBC News 2026-01-09 00:52:23.5677578
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A BBC investigation finds building issues across city schools after a firm contracted to carry out repairs went into liquidation. ... Read full article
Fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis raises questions over jurisdiction and state prosecution
Associated Press 2026-01-09 00:43:43
Author: Claudia Lauer
Fights over which agencies will be involved in the investigation into the fatal shooting of a woman by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis are roiling as calls for a thorough investigation and accountability mount. Experts say the conflict Thursday b… ... Read full article
Federal agents shoot two in Portland, Oregon, officials say
The Washington Post 2026-01-09 00:41:47
Author: Daniel Wu
Mayor Keith Wilson (D) did not identify which federal agency the agents belong to but called on Immigration and Customs Enforcement to end operations in the city. ... Read full article
Vance Takes Center Stage on Somali Fraud, Minnesota ICE Shooting
Breitbart News 2026-01-09 00:39:32
Author: Nick Gilbertson
JD Vance has taken center stage in the Trump administration's response to Somali fraud in Minnesota and the ICE Shooting in Minneapolis. ... Read full article
ICE officer in Minneapolis shooting was dragged by a driver months earlier
The Washington Post 2026-01-09 00:33:29
Author: Maria Sacchetti
Jonathan Ross received stitches and suffered abrasions after a June dragging incident, court records show. Ross fatally shot Renee Nicole Good in her SUV. ... Read full article
Exclusive -- 'These People Are Stupid': Tuberville Torches Senators Who Want to Hamper Trump's Ability to Take Out Drug Lords
Breitbart News 2026-01-09 00:33:20
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On Tuesday's "Alex Marlow Show," Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) talked about drug enforcement. Tuberville said, "These people are stupid. Okay, let me just | Clips ... Read full article
'Johnny Dangerously' star Richard Dimitri dies at 83
USA Today 2026-01-09 00:24:49+00:00
Author: Anthony Robledo
"When Things Were Rotten" and "Johnny Dangerously" actor Richard Dimitri has died at age 83 following a long battle with heart and lung illnesses. ... Read full article
Minnesota officials say FBI blocked access to ICE shooting investigation
BBC News 2026-01-09 00:22:18.6605663
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Hundreds of people have taken to the streets of Minneapolis to protest the killing of 37-year-old Renee Good. ... Read full article
Two wounded in a shooting with US federal agents in Portland: report
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-09 00:19:22
Author: Al Jazeera
Portland police have urged calm as the shooting remains under investigation, amid heightened tensions over ICE actions. ... Read full article
Energy executives scramble to head off Trump demands on Venezuela
CNN 2026-01-08 23:38:45
Author: Adam Cancryn, David Goldman
Top energy executives are weighing telling President Donald Trump that the industry can increase Venezuela’s oil output by hundreds of thousands of barrels per day over the coming months, people familiar with the preparations for Friday’s White House meeting … ... Read full article
Storm Goretti brings 99mph winds and snow as 65,000 properties lose power
BBC News 2026-01-08 23:37:20.2710158
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A gust of 99mph is recorded in the Isles of Scilly as the storm brings heavy snow and rain to the UK. ... Read full article
From Monroe to Donroe: Securing America's Backyard
Breitbart News 2026-01-08 23:35:06
Author: John Hayward
President Donald Trump's "Donroe Doctrine" of hemispheric security has deep roots in the writings of James Monroe and Theodore Roosevelt. ... Read full article
JD Vance Announces New DOJ Division, Assistant AG to Lead National Fraud
Breitbart News 2026-01-08 23:30:23
Author: Jasmyn Jordan
JD Vance unveiled the creation of a new Assistant Attorney General position within the Dept of Justice to lead a national effort against fraud ... Read full article
Gov. Tim Walz Demands Role in Federal Investigation of Minneapolis Shooting
Breitbart News 2026-01-08 23:23:18
Author: Neil Munro
Minnesota's Gov. Walz is demanding that his deputies be allowed back into the investigation into the shooting of a pro-migration protestor. ... Read full article
Renee Good’s wife claimed Minneapolis shooting was ‘my fault’ in video amid anti-ICE fury
Fox News 2026-01-08 23:22:19.5671278
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Fatal shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis sparks controversy as Noem alleges victim was "stalking" ICE officers while family disputes claims. ... Read full article
Vance defends ICE officer, blames left for Minneapolis woman’s death
The Hill 2026-01-08 23:17:28
Author: Julia Manchester
Vice President Vance delivered a vigorous defense on Thursday of the ICE officer who shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis saying Renee Nicole Macklin Good was fueled by left-wing activists, who are to blame for her death. Vance offered little details as to … ... Read full article
Rubio: Democracy in Venezuela Will Happen After Recovery
Breitbart News 2026-01-08 23:14:06
Author: John Hayward
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Venezuela’s economy must be stabilized, and a process of political reconciliation completed. ... Read full article
US says it wants to control Venezuelan oil indefinitely. Can it?
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-08 23:06:55
Author: Andy Hirschfeld
US oil company executives are expected to meet with Trump to discuss investments in Venezuela’s oil sector. ... Read full article
Trump suffers day of significant Republican defections on House and Senate votes
The Washington Post 2026-01-08 23:05:33
Author: Kadia Goba, Marianna Sotomayor, Theodoric Meyer
More than two dozen Republicans in the House and Senate broke with President Trump in votes on Thursday. ... Read full article
Ole Miss and Miami underway in the first College Football Playoff semifinal
CNN 2026-01-08 23:00:21
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The first College Football Playoff semifinal kicks off on Thursday night when Ole Miss takes on Miami in the Fiesta Bowl. The winner plays for the national title. ... Read full article
Immigration enforcement ramp-up has only just begun, VP Vance promises
USA Today 2026-01-08 22:56:42+00:00
Author: Trevor Hughes
'If you're an illegal alien you've got to get out of this country,' says Vice President JD Vance, promising agents will go 'door to door' to find them. ... Read full article
Exclusive: DOGE cuts prompt scramble to feed troops at remote US base
USA Today 2026-01-08 22:56:19+00:00
Author: Davis Winkie
The remote Army base is responsible for shooting down nuclear missiles targeting the US. ... Read full article
GOP divisions on display as House votes to extend Obamacare subsidies
USA Today 2026-01-08 22:37:43+00:00
Author: Zachary Schermele
House Republicans bucked GOP leaders on Jan. 8 by voting to restore and extend the Affordable Care Act premium tax credits for three years. ... Read full article
Arsenal and Liverpool draw to delight of Premier League title chasers
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-08 22:32:56
Author: News Agencies
Leaders Arsenal and defending champions Liverpool draw 0-0 at Emirates Stadium to keep former in sight of chasing pack. ... Read full article
House passes extension of ObamaCare subsidies as moderates seek compromise
The Hill 2026-01-08 22:20:41
Author: Nathaniel Weixel, Emily Brooks, Mike Lillis
The House on Thursday passed legislation to revive and extend expired ObamaCare tax credits in a bipartisan vote that is boosting hopes of centrist Republicans for a bipartisan deal to revive the tax credits. The tally, 230 to 196, highlighted the tenuous gri… ... Read full article
House passes bill extending health care subsidies, bucking GOP leaders
The Washington Post 2026-01-08 22:14:06
Author: Marianna Sotomayor, Theodoric Meyer, Paige Winfield Cunningham
Prospects for passage in the Senate are unclear. The enhanced subsidies expired at the end of 2025, driving costs up for millions. ... Read full article
Trump admin reportedly considers paying each Greenland resident up to $100K amid US takeover talks
Fox News 2026-01-08 22:07:25.0820415
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Trump administration reportedly considering paying Greenland residents $10,000-$100,000 each to encourage secession from Denmark for U.S. acquisition. ... Read full article
Brazil to send national guard near border with Venezuela
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-08 21:41:35
Author: Maria Clara Matos
Tensions rise as Brazil reinforces its northern border following US air strikes in Venezuela and Maduro’s abduction. ... Read full article
Senate Republicans miffed over Trump’s angry rant targeting Collins, others
The Hill 2026-01-08 21:38:39
Author: Al Weaver
Senate Republicans on Thursday lamented President Trump’s call for the ouster of five GOP members who voted with Democrats and dealt him a blow on the Venezuela war powers resolution, indicating the president’s angry rant was a mistake as the party enters an … ... Read full article
Snowboarding star Chloe Kim injures shoulder a month before Winter Olympics
Associated Press 2026-01-08 21:30:54
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Two-time Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim says she she dislocated her shoulder in training and doesn’t know whether she’ll be able to compete at the Winter Games in Italy next month. Kim posted footage of her fall on the halfpipe in Switzerland, where the worl… ... Read full article
Syria imposes curfew in Aleppo districts as army, SDF clashes intensify
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-08 21:26:13
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Authorities says curfew will be in place ‘until further notice’ amid clashes between Syrian army and Kurdish-led forces. ... Read full article
Trump considers West Wing colonnade expansion for ballroom 'symmetry'
USA Today 2026-01-08 21:03:07+00:00
Author: Joey Garrison
President Trump's ballroom architect said he is exploring the construction of an additional second story to the White House's West Wing colonnade ... Read full article
Vance on Why Walz Should Resign: He's Either Incompetent or In on the Fraud
Breitbart News 2026-01-08 21:00:42
Author: Nick Gilbertson
JD Vance said Gov. Tim Walz should resign because he either knew about fraud in Minnesota "or, at the very least, he looked the other way." ... Read full article
In combative news conference, Vance defends Minneapolis ICE shooting
The Washington Post 2026-01-08 20:54:36
Author: Emily Davies
The vice president accused a woman who was shot dead by an ICE agent Wednesday of criminally trying to ram the officer, whom he described as acting in self-defense. ... Read full article
Bradley Cooper addresses plastic surgery rumors after getting approached by fans who told him he looks 'good'
Fox News 2026-01-08 20:52:30.3788229
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Bradley Cooper addresses plastic surgery rumors on the "SmartLess" podcast as friend Will Arnett defends the actor against ongoing speculation. ... Read full article
House fails to override 2 Trump vetoes as Republicans back president
The Hill 2026-01-08 20:30:21
Author: Emily Brooks, Sudiksha Kochi
The House on Thursday failed to override President Trump’s vetoes of two previously uncontroversial bills concerning a Colorado water project and expanding lands of a tribe in Florida. The move showcases House Republicans’ loyalty to the president and support… ... Read full article
FBI takes over investigation into ICE agent killing of woman in Minneapolis
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-08 20:26:47
Author: Edna Mohamed
Minnesota’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) Superintendent Drew Evans said US state would no longer be involved. ... Read full article
Two starkly opposed Americas laid bare by deadly ICE shooting
BBC News 2026-01-08 20:07:24.0056087
Author: BBC News
The incident is threatening to inflame a deeply contentious debate over immigration enforcement, ... Read full article
Trump plans to make his ballroom addition as tall as the White House itself
The Washington Post 2026-01-08 19:46:18
Author: Jonathan Edwards, Dan Diamond
The president’s architect disclosed the change as federal review panels begin a fast-track review of the $400 million project. ... Read full article
After confessing to an extramarital affair, a popular evangelical author faces angry Christians known for ‘eating their own’
CNN 2026-01-08 19:29:15
Author: John Blake
Evangelical author Philip Yancey sold millions of books about the importance of grace. But after confessing to an eight-year extramarital affair, some now doubt if he will receive the same forgiveness. ... Read full article
House lawmakers poised to vote on extending health care subsidies
Associated Press 2026-01-08 19:27:37
Author: Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking
The House is pushing toward a vote on renewing subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans. It's a remarkable rebuke of House Speaker Mike Johnson, who tried to stop it. But renegade Republican lawmakers joined with Democrats on a so-called “discharge petition” t… ... Read full article
Israeli attack on Gaza tent kills at least three Palestinians
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-08 19:12:20
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
At least 425 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks since October ceasefire came into effect, Health Ministry says. ... Read full article
Bowen: Trump risks pushing world back to age of empires
BBC News 2026-01-08 19:07:20.863903
Author: BBC News
Donald Trump wants and needs quick victories. Taking Maduro is the decisive win he has craved, writes Jeremy Bowen. ... Read full article
Homeless men with valid booking refused entry to Holiday Inn Express
BBC News 2026-01-08 18:52:25.1924435
Author: BBC News
Holiday Inn staff member says accepting bookings from the homeless is against company policy. ... Read full article
Shooting that killed 2 and injured 6 at Salt Lake City church linked to people who knew each other
Associated Press 2026-01-08 18:40:56
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Investigators say a shooting outside a church in Salt Lake City that killed two people and injured six others grew out of a dispute between people who knew each other and were attending a funeral. The shooting took place Wednesday in the parking lot of a hous… ... Read full article
GOP rep: Obey federal officers and ‘you get to keep your life’
The Hill 2026-01-08 18:35:41
Author: Ryan Mancini
Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-Texas) on Wednesday said if Americans obey orders from federal officers, “you get to keep your life,” hours after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot and killed a Minnesota woman. “The bottom line is this: When a fede… ... Read full article
Taylor Swift tops 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards nominations list
USA Today 2026-01-08 18:10:09+00:00
Author: Bryan West
Taylor Swift is topping the iHeartRadio award nominations again. "The Fate of Ophelia" singer is being recognized for her latest No. 1 single and album. ... Read full article
Matt Damon went gluten-free to lose weight for 'The Odyssey.' What to know about the diet
USA Today 2026-01-08 18:08:30+00:00
Author: Alyssa Goldberg
Matt Damon opened up about his weight loss for the upcoming Christopher Nolan film "The Odyssey." What was his diet hack? ... Read full article
Iran experiencing nationwide internet blackout, monitor says
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-08 17:58:08
Author: Al Jazeera
This is a breaking news story. ... Read full article
Greenland faces pressure from President Trump | CNN
CNN 2026-01-08 17:41:54.083
Author: Zahid Mahmood
People in Greenland are worried about President Trump’s threats to take control of the semiautonomous territory after a recently emboldened White House are set to meet Danish ministers next week. CNN’s Nic Robertson reports from Nuuk. ... Read full article
Minnesota leaders escalate dispute over federal handling of ICE shooting
The Washington Post 2026-01-08 17:33:05
Author: Mark Berman, David Nakamura, Patrick Marley
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said the FBI’s decision to take over the investigation will keep state officials from accessing evidence. ... Read full article
Venezuela announces release of ‘an important number’ of political prisoners
The Washington Post 2026-01-08 17:28:03
Author: Helena Carpio, María Luisa Paúl
Jorge Rodríguez, the head of Venezuela’s National Assembly and brother of interim president Delcy Rodríguez, said authorities were releasing political prisoners. ... Read full article
In Trump rebuke, Senate advances measure to halt Venezuela hostilities
USA Today 2026-01-08 17:10:31+00:00
Author: Zachary Schermele
The Senate advanced a bipartisan measure to halt further American military action in Venezuela without congressional approval. ... Read full article
Israel rift complicates Democrats’ midterm comeback
Politico 2026-01-08 16:59:00+00:00
Author: Nick Reisman, Ry Rivard, Lisa Kashinsky, Shia Kapos
From New York to Michigan, left-leaning challengers are taking on pro-Israel incumbents ... Read full article
US Senate passes measure to restrict Trump’s military actions in Venezuela
Al Jazeera English 2026-01-08 16:44:32
Author: Al Jazeera
This is a breaking news story. ... Read full article
ICE killed Renee Nicole Good. Trump, Noem are lying about it. | Opinion
USA Today 2026-01-08 16:10:35+00:00
Author: Rex Huppke
I watched videos of a federal agent shooting and killing Renee Nicole Good and felt anger well up in my throat, knowing the government was lying. ... Read full article
Street demonstrations erupt in Tehran as anti-government protests spread
CNN 2026-01-08 15:59:23
Author: Mostafa Salem
Anti-government protests erupted in Tehran on Thursday, as Iranians angered by a flailing economy and crackdowns by security forces marched through the streets of the capital and shouted slogans against the ruling theocratic regime. ... Read full article
Senate advances check on Trump’s war powers in Venezuela as uncertainty surrounds US plans for the country
CNN 2026-01-08 14:06:42
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President Donald Trump told the New York Times that “only time will tell” when it comes to how long the US aims to control Venezuela. Follow here for live updates. ... Read full article
Senate advances resolution to limit Trump's war powers after Venezuela raid
Associated Press 2026-01-08 14:02:28
Author: Stephen Groves, Joey Cappelletti
The Senate has advanced a resolution that would limit President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela. The vote Thursday was a disapproval of the president’s expanding ambitions in the Western Hemisphere. The 52-47 vote to advanc… ... Read full article
Trump says US will run Venezuela for years
The Hill 2026-01-08 13:36:03
Author: Julia Manchester
President Trump, in an interview with The New York Times, said the U.S. could be in control of Venezuela for years. “I would say much longer,” Trump told The Times in a two-hour interview published Thursday, when asked if the U.S. would oversee Venezuela for… ... Read full article
Video shows ICE agent in Minneapolis fired at driver as vehicle veered past him
The Washington Post 2026-01-08 13:25:07
Author: Aaron C. Davis, Jonathan Baran
A frame-by-frame analysis of video footage raises questions about claims by President Donald Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. Noem. ... Read full article
Renee Nicole Good: Who was the woman killed by ICE in Minneapolis?
BBC News 2026-01-08 12:22:18.0522523
Author: BBC News
A mother of three and award-winning poet, Good's sudden death sparks protests across the US. ... Read full article
Denmark, Greenland envoys met with White House officials over 'takeover'
Associated Press 2026-01-08 12:16:41
Author: Aamer Madhani, Claudia Ciobanu
Denmark and Greenland’s envoys to Washington have begun a vigorous effort to urge U.S. lawmakers as well as key Trump administration officials to step back from President Donald Trump’s call for a “takeover” of the strategic Arctic island. Denmark’s ambassado… ... Read full article
Woman fatally shot in Minneapolis ICE operation identified, Democrats target agency
Fox News 2026-01-08 11:24:30
Author: Stephen Sorace
A woman was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday in what DHS is calling an "act of domestic terrorism." Authorities say she used her car to try to run over federal officers during an enforcement operation. ... Read full article
Israel says Bulgarian diplomat Nickolay Mladenov to be director-general of peace board
Associated Press 2026-01-08 11:00:03
Author: Wafaa Shurafa, Sam Metz, Suzan Fraser
Israel’s prime minister says a former U.N. Mideast envoy, Bulgarian diplomat Nickolay Mladenov, has been chosen to serve as the director-general for U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace aimed at overseeing the peace process in Gaza. The appointment ma… ... Read full article
Heritage paper on families calls for ‘marriage bootcamp,’ more babies
The Washington Post 2026-01-08 11:00:00
Author: Brianna Tucker, Jacob Bogage
The conservative think tank aims to boost U.S. marriage and births through discouraging online dating, restricting pornography and creating tax credits for families. ... Read full article
The clock is running out for SCOTUS to deliver the GOP a big 2026 redistricting win
Politico 2026-01-08 10:55:00+00:00
Author: Samuel Benson, Andrew Howard
Republicans’ hopes that a Supreme Court redistricting ruling will boost them in 2026 are fading as election deadlines close in. ... Read full article
Protests now nationwide in Iran, activists say
Associated Press 2026-01-08 09:56:08
Author: Jon Gambrell
Protests in Iran, driven by economic issues, have spread nationwide, challenging the country's theocracy. Activists reported Thursday that Wednesday saw the most intense demonstrations, reaching rural towns and major cities. The U.S.-based Human Rights Activi… ... Read full article
Minnesota governor authorizes National Guard as protests erupt after fatal ICE shooting
CNN 2026-01-08 08:37:54
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Tensions flared in the Minneapolis area, as protesters and law enforcement clashed today after an ICE agent fatally shot a woman yesterday. Follow for live news updates. ... Read full article
Minneapolis officials urge calm after fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE officer
Associated Press 2026-01-08 07:00:02
Author: Tim Sullivan, Giovanna Dell'Orto
Minneapolis is on edge following the fatal shooting of a woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer taking part in the Trump administration’s latest immigration crackdown. The governor called for people to remain calm and the city’s school distri… ... Read full article
Fetterman on Greenland: ‘Ideally, we purchase it’
The Hill 2026-01-07 19:56:13
Author: Ashleigh Fields
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on Wednesday said “ideally” the United States would purchase Greenland to acquire the Arctic territory. “America is not a bully. Ideally, we purchase it—similar to our purchases of Alaska or the Louisiana Purchase,” Fetterman wrot… ... Read full article
