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Julio Iglesias: Spanish singer denies allegations of sexual abuse

BBC News 2026-01-16 10:37:18.0085713


                            Julio Iglesias: Spanish singer denies allegations of sexual abuse Author: BBC News
In a statement, the Spanish singer says the allegations are "absolutely false and deeply sadden me". ... Read full article

Incumbent President Museveni takes strong lead in Uganda election count

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-16 10:28:15


                            Incumbent President Museveni takes strong lead in Uganda election count Author: Al Jazeera Staff, News Agencies
Museveni is credited with 76 percent in early results; violence reported with opponent Bobi Wine under house arrest. ... Read full article

Iran’s Record Internet Block Stokes Fears Crackdown May Continue

Bloomberg 2026-01-16 10:26:55+00:00


                            Iran’s Record Internet Block Stokes Fears Crackdown May Continue Author: Arsalan Shahla
Iran is now enduring its longest and most extensive internet blackout on record, activists say, raising fears that Tehran’s brutal crackdown on protesters may persist despite assurances to ease punishments. ... Read full article

Jay Leno rejects Hollywood pressure to ‘get a girlfriend’ and stays devoted to wife with dementia

Fox News 2026-01-16 10:22:33.8840336


                            Jay Leno rejects Hollywood pressure to ‘get a girlfriend’ and stays devoted to wife with dementia Author:
Comedian Jay Leno reveals Hollywood's shocking reaction to him caring for wife Mavis during her dementia battle. People suggest he should get a girlfriend instead. ... Read full article

Minnesota’s welfare fraud disaster exposes a national system designed to fail

Fox News 2026-01-16 10:22:29.2578738


                            Minnesota’s welfare fraud disaster exposes a national system designed to fail Author:
Scammers bilked multiple Minnesota welfare programs for billions, revealing how federal funding structure makes U.S. welfare systems vulnerable to fraud. ... Read full article

RNC chair bets on ‘secret weapon’ to defy midterm history, protect GOP majorities

Fox News 2026-01-16 10:22:24.5403001


                            RNC chair bets on ‘secret weapon’ to defy midterm history, protect GOP majorities Author:
RNC Chair Joe Gruters says Trump is the GOP's 'secret weapon' to defy history and hold majorities in 2026 midterms despite traditional headwinds. ... Read full article

Prison rights, Elbit’s loss: How the Palestine Action hunger strike ‘won’

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-16 10:19:02


                            Prison rights, Elbit’s loss: How the Palestine Action hunger strike ‘won’ Author: Anealla Safdar
As critically ill activists begin re-feeding in prison, campaigners and an MP believe the government made ‘concessions’. ... Read full article

Morgan Stanley Sees 70% Surge for ASML Shares in Bull Case

Bloomberg 2026-01-16 10:16:01+00:00


                            Morgan Stanley Sees 70% Surge for ASML Shares in Bull Case Author: Henry Ren
Morgan Stanley laid out its bullish case for why investors should buy ASML Holding NV shares, saying in the most optimistic scenario the stock has a 70% rally ahead as chipmakers ramp up spending to meet soaring demand for artificial intelligence. ... Read full article

Brevard sheriff's deputy pleads guilty in fatal shooting of fellow deputy

USA Today 2026-01-16 10:13:11+00:00


                            Brevard sheriff's deputy pleads guilty in fatal shooting of fellow deputy Author: John A. Torres
A Brevard County Sheriff's deputy pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the shooting death of another deputy. The victim's family opposed the plea deal. ... Read full article

Intel Extends Comeback as Investors Bet on Foundry Growth

Bloomberg 2026-01-16 10:08:37+00:00


                            Intel Extends Comeback as Investors Bet on Foundry Growth Author: Carmen Reinicke
Intel Corp.’s dramatic rally to start the year shows investors are increasingly optimistic about the chipmaker gaining new foundry customers, putting it back into the artificial intelligence trade it appeared to abandon in 2024. ... Read full article

Korea Exchange Considers Riskier ETFs to Woo Retail Traders

Bloomberg 2026-01-16 10:05:03+00:00


                            Korea Exchange Considers Riskier ETFs to Woo Retail Traders Author: Youkyung Lee
South Korea’s main bourse is in talks with financial authorities to ease rules that ban high-risk leveraged exchange-traded products, as a record rally in local shares has failed to draw retail investors back to the domestic market. ... Read full article

How to actually find your personal style in 2026

CNN 2026-01-16 10:03:24


                            How to actually find your personal style in 2026 Author: Rachel Tashjian
The search for personal style has become a complicated affair. Here are 11 ways to feel great in your clothes. ... Read full article

The Gradual Return of Ships to the Red Sea Hits a Key Milestone

Bloomberg 2026-01-16 10:03:03+00:00


                            The Gradual Return of Ships to the Red Sea Hits a Key Milestone Author: Brendan Murray, Alex Longley
After more than two years of avoiding the Red Sea, the world’s leading container lines are inching back to the vital lane for east-west trade and indicating it looks safe to navigate again. ... Read full article

CNN poll finds majority of Americans say Trump is focused on the wrong priorities

CNN 2026-01-16 10:00:59


                            CNN poll finds majority of Americans say Trump is focused on the wrong priorities Author: Ariel Edwards-Levy, Jennifer Agiesta, Edward Wu
Public opinion on nearly every aspect of President Donald Trump’s first year back in the White House is negative, a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS finds, with a majority of Americans saying Trump is focused on the wrong priorities and doing too little to addr… ... Read full article

Mixed signals and suspicions fueled clash between Fed and prosecutors

The Washington Post 2026-01-16 10:00:19


                            Mixed signals and suspicions fueled clash between Fed and prosecutors Author: Salvador Rizzo, Andrew Ackerman
The battle between the Federal Reserve and Trump administration prosecutors developed amid mixed signals and mutual suspicion, according to interviews. ... Read full article

Here’s who is likely to profit from Trump’s Venezuela takeover

The Washington Post 2026-01-16 10:00:09


                            Here’s who is likely to profit from Trump’s Venezuela takeover Author: Evan Halper
The oil majors may be balking on Venezuela, but smaller firms see opportunities to cash in. Some are big Trump donors. ... Read full article

Trump’s Pursuit of Powell Threatens to Muddle The Tea Leaves For Fed Watchers

Bloomberg 2026-01-16 10:00:00+00:00


                            Trump’s Pursuit of Powell Threatens to Muddle The Tea Leaves For Fed Watchers Author: Enda Curran, Jonnelle Marte, Saleha Mohsin
The Trump administration’s latest attack on the Federal Reserve has stoked expectations that Jerome Powell will stay on the Board of Governors after his term as chair ends in May — setting up the optics of a rival center of influence inside the world’s most p… ... Read full article

The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Politico 2026-01-16 10:00:00+00:00


                            The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics Author:
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundred… ... Read full article

With Maduro in U.S. custody, his lieutenants warm to Trump

The Washington Post 2026-01-16 10:00:00


                            With Maduro in U.S. custody, his lieutenants warm to Trump Author: Ana Vanessa Herrero, Anthony Faiola, Samantha Schmidt, Evan Halper
Attacked by the U.S. military, Venezuela’s socialist regime is now working with the Trump administration to harness the world’s largest proven oil reserves. ... Read full article

Democrats chart long-shot path to retake Senate through these states

The Washington Post 2026-01-16 10:00:00


                            Democrats chart long-shot path to retake Senate through these states Author: Theodoric Meyer, Colby Itkowitz
Republicans are still clear favorites to retain control of the chamber in the midterms. But Democrats say they are more hopeful about the odds of a big upset. ... Read full article

Griffin, Huang, Fink Join World’s Super-Rich Arriving in Davos

Bloomberg 2026-01-16 09:55:57+00:00


                            Griffin, Huang, Fink Join World’s Super-Rich Arriving in Davos Author: Benjamin Stupples
Ken Griffin, Jensen Huang and Larry Fink are among a group of billionaires worth a collective $531 billion that are set to join the annual pilgrimage of the rich and powerful to the Swiss Alps next week. ... Read full article

Porsche’s Bad Week Keeps 911 Maker in Crosshairs of Autos Slump

Bloomberg 2026-01-16 09:52:54+00:00


                            Porsche’s Bad Week Keeps 911 Maker in Crosshairs of Autos Slump Author: Isolde MacDonogh
It’s been another bad week for Europe’s autos stocks. And in particular, for Porsche AG. ... Read full article

Regained momentum sets Yemen government’s eyes on Houthis in the north

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-16 09:27:20


                            Regained momentum sets Yemen government’s eyes on Houthis in the north Author: Al Jazeera Staff
The STC’s collapse leads to Yemeni government strides in the south, but Houthis remain defiant in the north. ... Read full article

Indra Wins London Transport Deal Worth Close to €1 Billion

Bloomberg 2026-01-16 09:23:09+00:00


                            Indra Wins London Transport Deal Worth Close to €1 Billion Author: Clara Hernanz Lizarraga
Indra Sistemas SA will take over ticketing operations for the UK’s Transport for London in a deal that could approach €1 billion ($1.16 billion) in value, giving a boost to the Spanish defense and IT firm’s mobility unit. ... Read full article

UN treaty to protect ‘extraordinary’ marine life due to come into force

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-16 09:18:34


                            UN treaty to protect ‘extraordinary’ marine life due to come into force Author: Lyndal Rowlands
World-first pact aims to protect 10 million species from threats like climate change, overfishing and deep-sea mining. ... Read full article

Norway Stunned After Machado Gifts Nobel Peace Prize Medal to Trump

Bloomberg 2026-01-16 09:18:15+00:00


                            Norway Stunned After Machado Gifts Nobel Peace Prize Medal to Trump Author: Ott Ummelas, Heidi Taksdal Skjeseth
A sense of disbelief gripped Norwegian media and expert community following news that Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado gave her award medal to US President Donald Trump, who had been hankering after the accolade. ... Read full article

US declares phase two of Gaza ceasefire, but what did phase one deliver?

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-16 08:47:13


                            US declares phase two of Gaza ceasefire, but what did phase one deliver? Author: Mohammed Haddad, Mohammad Mansour
The US has announced ‘phase two’ in Gaza, but most phase one points never materialised on the ground. ... Read full article

‘Easy way or hard’: Trump issues new demand for Hamas demilitarisation

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-16 08:44:50


                            ‘Easy way or hard’: Trump issues new demand for Hamas demilitarisation Author: Al Jazeera Staff, News Agencies
US raising pressure on Hamas to disarm as phase 2 of ceasefire deal launches while Israel yet to act on withdrawal, aid. ... Read full article

Bereaved mother hopes for TikTok accountability after son's death

BBC News 2026-01-16 08:22:23.1951402


                            Bereaved mother hopes for TikTok accountability after son's death Author: BBC News
Ellen Roome, from Gloucestershire, is one of a group of parents suing TikTok over online challenges. ... Read full article

Thousands descend on village after woman's social media plea

BBC News 2026-01-16 07:22:20.4782303


                            Thousands descend on village after woman's social media plea Author: BBC News
The woman appealed for help after realising her father could not slaughter the pigs for a village feast alone. ... Read full article

Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act in Minnesota: What it means

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-16 07:07:30


                            Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act in Minnesota: What it means Author: Elizabeth Melimopoulos
Trump threatened to invoke the rarely used act if officials failed to quell protests against ICE agents. ... Read full article

Gulf countries gear up diplomacy to stave off US-Iran escalation

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-16 06:59:03


                            Gulf countries gear up diplomacy to stave off US-Iran escalation Author: Virginia Pietromarchi
Gulf nations don’t want the chaos that a US attack on Iran or the collapse of the Islamic Republic would generate. ... Read full article

Greenlanders talk about Trump's desire to own their Arctic island

Associated Press 2026-01-16 06:17:42


                            Greenlanders talk about Trump's desire to own their Arctic island Author: Emma Burrows
U.S. President Donald Trump has turned Greenland into a geopolitical hotspot with his demands to own it. The island is a semiautonomous region of Denmark. Denmark's foreign minister said Wednesday that a “fundamental disagreement” remains with Trump over the … ... Read full article

Yoon gets 5-year sentence in case related to martial law

Associated Press 2026-01-16 06:11:26


                            Yoon gets 5-year sentence in case related to martial law Author: Hyung-Jin Kim
A South Korean court has sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison on some charges related to his imposition of martial law. The verdict is the first against Yoon in the eight criminal trials over the decree he issued in late 2024 and o… ... Read full article

LIVE: Israel continues deadly Gaza attacks as deal moves into phase two

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-16 06:10:13


                            LIVE: Israel continues deadly Gaza attacks as deal moves into phase two Author: Caolán Magee, Tim Hume
Israeli forces killed at least 10 Palestinians after the United States announced the launch of the second phase of deal. ... Read full article

Dr Alex George: 'ADHD and OCD diagnoses have changed my life'

BBC News 2026-01-16 06:07:25.0862151


                            Dr Alex George: 'ADHD and OCD diagnoses have changed my life' Author: BBC News
Love Island star Dr Alex George is calling for improved waiting times for neurodivergent assessments. ... Read full article

83-year-old man found guilty in fatal 2024 shooting of Uber driver

USA Today 2026-01-16 06:06:51+00:00


                            83-year-old man found guilty in fatal 2024 shooting of Uber driver Author: Thao Nguyen
William Brock, 83, was convicted of three counts of murder, one count of felonious assault, and one count of kidnapping on Jan. 14. ... Read full article

Asian shares are mixed after Wall St steadies

Associated Press 2026-01-16 05:57:38


                            Asian shares are mixed after Wall St steadies Author: Elaine Kurtenbach
Shares are trading mixed in Asia after Wall Street broke a two-day losing streak, edging back toward record levels. U.S. futures advanced and oil prices slipped. Tech shares regained momentum after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., a major supplier to t… ... Read full article

Greenland: Why We Need It Right Now

Breitbart News 2026-01-16 05:52:18.9758338


                            Greenland: Why We Need It Right Now Author:
 ... Read full article

Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs

Associated Press 2026-01-16 05:33:02


                            Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs Author: Ken Moritsugu
Canada has agreed to cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric cars in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products. Prime Minister Mark Carney made the announcement Friday after two days of meetings with Chinese leaders. He says there will be an initial … ... Read full article

Saudi to Sudan: Can Pakistan expand military footprint across Arab world?

Al Jazeera English 2026-01-16 05:26:30


                            Saudi to Sudan: Can Pakistan expand military footprint across Arab world? Author: Abid Hussain
Multiple countries have shown interest in Pakistani weapons and jets. But Pakistan won’t find it easy to deliver. ... Read full article

Alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson’s lover Lance Twiggs no longer under FBI protection, source says

Fox News 2026-01-16 05:07:31.1655448


                            Alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson’s lover Lance Twiggs no longer under FBI protection, source says Author:
FBI protection ends for transgender roommate of Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin Tyler Robinson, law enforcement source confirms to Fox News Digital. ... Read full article

Minneapolis mayor who told ICE to 'get the f--- out' now calls for peace after another shooting incident

Fox News 2026-01-16 05:07:24.3210878


                            Minneapolis mayor who told ICE to 'get the f--- out' now calls for peace after another shooting incident Author:
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey calls for peace amid ICE protests after a Venezuelan immigrant allegedly attacked a federal agent with a shovel during operations. ... Read full article

Firings at Justice Department create fear among career lawyers

Associated Press 2026-01-16 05:03:36


                            Firings at Justice Department create fear among career lawyers Author: Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer
As Attorney General Pam Bondi approaches her first anniversary on the job, the firings of career attorneys have defined her turbulent tenure. The terminations and a larger voluntary exodus of lawyers have erased centuries of combined experience. They have als… ... Read full article

Alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson’s defense is set to argue to disqualify prosecutors from the case

CNN 2026-01-16 05:01:02


                            Alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson’s defense is set to argue to disqualify prosecutors from the case Author: Andi Babineau, Nick Watt
Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, is expected to appear in a Utah court Friday afternoon for what could be a consequential hearing in the case. ... Read full article

Australia says 4.7 removed accounts shows child social media ban works

Associated Press 2026-01-16 04:31:08


                            Australia says 4.7 removed accounts shows child social media ban works Author: Charlotte Graham-McLay
Social media companies have revoked access to about 4.7 million accounts identified as belonging to children in Australia. This follows the country’s ban on platform use by those under 16. Communications Minister Anika Wells announced the figures on Friday, h… ... Read full article

Dodgers sign star outfielder Kyle Tucker to $240M contract: reports

Fox News 2026-01-16 04:22:23.1482145


                            Dodgers sign star outfielder Kyle Tucker to $240M contract: reports Author:
MLB star Kyle Tucker reportedly signs massive $240 million contract with Dodgers, making him second-highest paid player behind teammate Shohei Ohtani. ... Read full article

Noem names Charles Wall ICE deputy director following Sheahan resignation

Fox News 2026-01-16 02:37:19.9290365


                            Noem names Charles Wall ICE deputy director following Sheahan resignation Author:
ICE veteran Charles Wall takes deputy director role under Trump administration, replacing Madison Sheahan who stepped down Thursday to pursue a run for Congress. ... Read full article

Teddi Mellencamp is 'really sick' amid brain cancer, father says

USA Today 2026-01-16 02:29:16+00:00


                            Teddi Mellencamp is 'really sick' amid brain cancer, father says Author: Anthony Robledo
John Cougar Mellencamp said his daughter, Teddi Mellencamp, is "really sick" as she continues to battle brain cancer. ... Read full article

Newspaper headlines: 'Sacked Jenrick defects' and 'Traitories'

BBC News 2026-01-16 02:22:27.6492997


                            Newspaper headlines: 'Sacked Jenrick defects' and 'Traitories' Author: BBC News
Former Conservative shadow minister Robert Jenrick joining Reform UK hours after he was sacked by Kemi Badenoch, is the main focus of Friday's papers. ... Read full article

Florida teens buried alive in deadly sand tunnel collapse

Fox News 2026-01-16 01:37:19.9453277


                            Florida teens buried alive in deadly sand tunnel collapse Author:
Two 14-year-old best friends died when a sandpit collapsed on them at a Florida beach near Tampa. The boys were reportedly digging for fun. ... Read full article

RFK jr.: Trump has the most ‘unhinged’ eating habits; ‘I don’t know how he’s alive’ | CNN Politics

CNN 2026-01-16 01:25:32.687


                            RFK jr.: Trump has the most ‘unhinged’ eating habits; ‘I don’t know how he’s alive’ | CNN Politics Author:
CNN’s Harry Enten tells us something we don’t know about America’s eating habits after Health Secretary RFK jr. described President Trump’s diet as ‘unhinged.’ ... Read full article

Government to offer cash payouts for people in financial crisis

BBC News 2026-01-16 01:22:26.0249753


                            Government to offer cash payouts for people in financial crisis Author: BBC News
The replacement to the Household Support Fund aims to help people facing sudden difficulties. ... Read full article

Actor Timothy Busfield charged with sexually abusing boys on TV series set

BBC News 2026-01-16 01:07:16.4782425


                            Actor Timothy Busfield charged with sexually abusing boys on TV series set Author: BBC News
The actor starred in the West Wing TV series and is also known for the baseball film Field of Dreams. ... Read full article

New map reveals landscape beneath Antarctica in unprecedented detail

BBC News 2026-01-16 00:52:20.3198095


                            New map reveals landscape beneath Antarctica in unprecedented detail Author: BBC News
Scientists believe the map could shed light on how Antarctica's vast ice sheet will respond to climate change. ... Read full article

Minneapolis Man Charged for over $3 Million in Medicaid Fraud

Breitbart News 2026-01-16 00:38:42


                            Minneapolis Man Charged for over $3 Million in Medicaid Fraud Author: Paul Bois
A Minneapolis man has been charged for allegedly committing over $3M in Medicaid fraud in conjunction with a licensed home health agency. ... Read full article

'We'd been on high alert' - How Jenrick's dramatic defection unfolded

BBC News 2026-01-16 00:22:18.7888963


                            'We'd been on high alert' - How Jenrick's dramatic defection unfolded Author: BBC News
The secret discussions, bombshell leak and sacking which led to Robert Jenrick defecting to the Reform party. ... Read full article

Trump Wants Greenland: Here Are 4 Times He Beat Conventional Wisdom on Foreign Policy

Breitbart News 2026-01-16 00:13:50


                            Trump Wants Greenland: Here Are 4 Times He Beat Conventional Wisdom on Foreign Policy Author: Nick Gilbertson
President Donald Trump has beaten the conventional wisdom on foreign policy over and over again as he pushes toward his latest goal: acquiring Greenland. ... Read full article

Trump cabinet secretaries conspired to violate Constitution, judge says

The Washington Post 2026-01-16 00:09:25


                            Trump cabinet secretaries conspired to violate Constitution, judge says Author: Joanna Slater
“The cabinet secretaries and ostensibly, the president of the United States, are not honoring the First Amendment,” U.S. District Judge William Young declared. ... Read full article

A top ICE official steps down to run for Congress in Ohio

The Washington Post 2026-01-15 23:56:53


                            A top ICE official steps down to run for Congress in Ohio Author: Brianna Tucker, Marianne LeVine
Madison Sheahan’s background as ICE’s No. 2 official could test how voters in a competitive district respond amid scrutiny of the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement tactics. ... Read full article

Iran’s Ruling Elites 'Frantically Wiring' Millions Abroad

Breitbart News 2026-01-15 23:56:00


                            Iran’s Ruling Elites 'Frantically Wiring' Millions Abroad Author: Joshua Klein
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced sweeping new sanctions Thursday on senior Iranian officials and regime-linked financial networks. ... Read full article

American hot spot slapped with 'worst' tourist designation in new global analysis

Fox News 2026-01-15 23:52:28.102774


                            American hot spot slapped with 'worst' tourist designation in new global analysis Author:
The Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles is topping a list of the "worst" tourist destination in a new travel report, with visitors calling it "run down, dirty" and more. ... Read full article

Sen. Ernst: Congress Must Cut Fraud Financing Democrat Vote-Buying

Breitbart News 2026-01-15 23:51:50


                            Sen. Ernst: Congress Must Cut Fraud Financing Democrat Vote-Buying Author: Bradley Jaye
The uncovering of widespread fraud in Minnesota and other Democrat strongholds has reignited DOGE's efforts to cut government waste. ... Read full article

GOP breaks with Trump on credit card interest rate cap proposal

The Hill 2026-01-15 23:44:31


                            GOP breaks with Trump on credit card interest rate cap proposal Author: Sudiksha Kochi
Many Republicans are flatly rejecting President Trump’s proposal for a one-year 10-percent cap on credit card interest rates, warning that it will be unsustainable in the long run. Trump’s proposal echoes a long-standing push by progressive Democrats and a fe… ... Read full article

Machado says she presented Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize during meeting

The Hill 2026-01-15 23:38:02


                            Machado says she presented Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize during meeting Author: Julia Manchester
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said on Thursday that she presented her Nobel Peace Prize to President Trump during their meeting at the White House. “I presented the president of the United States the medal of the Nobel Peace Prize,” Machad… ... Read full article

Ex-wife of Sinema aide accuses former Arizona senator of wrecking her marriage

The Hill 2026-01-15 23:17:25


                            Ex-wife of Sinema aide accuses former Arizona senator of wrecking her marriage Author: Alexander Bolton
Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) has been sued by the ex-wife of a former congressional aide who is accusing the onetime Arizona senator of breaking up her 14-year marriage through “intentional and malicious interference,” according to a lawsuit filed in … ... Read full article

On the verge of strikes in Iran, the US held off. What happens next is up to Trump

CNN 2026-01-15 23:04:09


                            On the verge of strikes in Iran, the US held off. What happens next is up to Trump Author: Kevin Liptak, Zachary Cohen, Alayna Treene, Kristen Holmes
Emerging on Tuesday from a late-night Situation Room meeting to discuss options for striking Iran, some of President Donald Trump’s top national security officials were relatively sure a decision on military action was close at hand. ... Read full article

U.S. Military Moves in the Middle East Trigger Fears of Iran Operation

Breitbart News 2026-01-15 22:57:10


                            U.S. Military Moves in the Middle East Trigger Fears of Iran Operation Author: John Hayward
The U.S. has taken some steps across the Middle East over the past few days that could indicate preparations for an operation against Iran, although they could also be acts of simple prudence or feints. ... Read full article

Burgum: The United States 'Needs to Have a Presence in Greenland' for National Security, Minerals

Breitbart News 2026-01-15 22:37:19


                            Burgum: The United States 'Needs to Have a Presence in Greenland' for National Security, Minerals Author: Breitbart TV
On Wednesday's "Alex Marlow Show," Interior Secretary Doug Burgum discussed Greenland. Burgum said, "The Arctic is going to be the new frontier of defense | Clips ... Read full article

Exclusive – Burgum: We Will Control Venezuela Oil, Trump Shifting Energy Dominance Away from OPEC

Breitbart News 2026-01-15 22:37:15


                            Exclusive – Burgum: We Will Control Venezuela Oil, Trump Shifting Energy Dominance Away from OPEC Author: Breitbart TV
On Wednesday's "Alex Marlow Show," Interior Secretary Doug Burgum talked about Venezuelan oil. Burgum said, "We control the marketing and the sale of | Clips ... Read full article

Ernst: Democrats Must Choose to Fund ICE or Protect ‘Convicted Rapists, Murderers,’ Illegals

Breitbart News 2026-01-15 22:37:12


                            Ernst: Democrats Must Choose to Fund ICE or Protect ‘Convicted Rapists, Murderers,’ Illegals Author: Breitbart TV
On Wednesday's "Alex Marlow Show," Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) talked about immigration. Ernst said, "They're going to be called out on the carpet, on the | Clips ... Read full article

Medical examiner believes death of man in ICE custody was homicide, recording says

The Washington Post 2026-01-15 22:34:35


                            Medical examiner believes death of man in ICE custody was homicide, recording says Author: Douglas MacMillan
A fellow detainee says he witnessed Geraldo Lunas Campos being choked to death by guards at the ICE detention center in Texas on Jan. 3. ... Read full article

Machado presented Trump with her Nobel award at White House meeting

BBC News 2026-01-15 22:22:20.7280519


                            Machado presented Trump with her Nobel award at White House meeting Author: BBC News
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said she "presented" her Nobel medal to Trump, but did not say whether he accepted it. ... Read full article

Why is the US so interested in Venezuelan oil? See these charts.

USA Today 2026-01-15 22:16:21+00:00


                            Why is the US so interested in Venezuelan oil? See these charts. Author: Erin Mansfield
Venezuela has the largest share of oil reserves in the world but hasn't been producing or refining it. See the charts. ... Read full article

Venezuelan opposition leader visits White House. Here's how it went.

USA Today 2026-01-15 22:03:57+00:00


                            Venezuelan opposition leader visits White House. Here's how it went. Author: Cybele Mayes-Osterman, Francesca Chambers
Maria Corina Machado, the leader of Venezuela's opposition, has said she should lead the country. The White House doesn't seem to agree. ... Read full article

Greenland's only US military base is (quietly) getting a massive upgrade

USA Today 2026-01-15 21:53:11+00:00


                            Greenland's only US military base is (quietly) getting a massive upgrade Author: Trevor Hughes
While few details of the exact work at Pituffik have been made public, the improvements come during a time of intense focus on Greenland. ... Read full article

Jenna Bush Hager announces new job. See 'Today' host's gig for NBC.

USA Today 2026-01-15 21:51:45+00:00


                            Jenna Bush Hager announces new job. See 'Today' host's gig for NBC. Author: Fernando Cervantes Jr.
Jenna Bush Hager, daughter of former President George W. Bush and 'Today' show host, is helping produce a new show for NBC called 'Protection.' ... Read full article

DOJ: Ban on mailing concealable firearms unconstitutional, can’t be enforced

The Hill 2026-01-15 21:48:56


                            DOJ: Ban on mailing concealable firearms unconstitutional, can’t be enforced Author: Sophie Brams
A nearly 100-year-old federal ban on mailing handguns through the U.S. Postal Service is unconstitutional and cannot be enforced, according to an opinion released Thursday by the Department of Justice (DOJ). The 15-page opinion concluded that a 1927 law, whic… ... Read full article

Trump threatened to use Insurrection Act. What past presidents have used it?

USA Today 2026-01-15 21:43:17+00:00


                            Trump threatened to use Insurrection Act. What past presidents have used it? Author: Josh Meyer, Jennifer Borresen
What does the Insurrection Act allow presidents to do? Trump wants to use it to send troops in response to protests after ICE shooting in Minneapolis ... Read full article

These cities watched more college football than any one else this season

USA Today 2026-01-15 21:30:52+00:00


                            These cities watched more college football than any one else this season Author: Matthew Glenesk
The Nielsen ratings are in for the 2025 college football season. Here are the top 10 TV markets. ... Read full article

US sending military assets to Middle East as Trump weighs Iran strike, sources say

Fox News 2026-01-15 21:22:25.1799655


                            US sending military assets to Middle East as Trump weighs Iran strike, sources say Author:
A U.S. military aircraft carrier is in motion toward the Middle East amid rising tensions against the Iranian regime, well-placed military sources have confirmed to Fox News. ... Read full article

Nick Reiner was under a mental health conservatorship in 2020, reports say

USA Today 2026-01-15 20:56:23+00:00


                            Nick Reiner was under a mental health conservatorship in 2020, reports say Author: Anthony Robledo
According to the New York Times, Nick Reiner was under a yearlong mental health conservatorship before murder charges in the death of his parents. ... Read full article

Immigration agents policing protests in Minneapolis spark safety and training concerns

Associated Press 2026-01-15 20:26:55


                            Immigration agents policing protests in Minneapolis spark safety and training concerns Author: Claudia Lauer
Federal immigration agents deployed to Minneapolis have used aggressive crowd-control tactics — including pointing rifles at demonstrators and deploying chemical irritants — actions the government says are necessary to protect officers from violent attacks an… ... Read full article

What could happen if Trump invoked the Insurrection Act in Minnesota

The Washington Post 2026-01-15 20:19:02


                            What could happen if Trump invoked the Insurrection Act in Minnesota Author: Praveena Somasundaram
Protesters have clashed with federal immigration officers in Minneapolis since Jan. 7, when an officer fatally shot 37-year-old Renée Good. ... Read full article

Possible leaker to Washington Post told officers he ‘mishandled classified information,’ DOJ says

CNN 2026-01-15 20:07:10


                            Possible leaker to Washington Post told officers he ‘mishandled classified information,’ DOJ says Author: Katelyn Polantz, Devan Cole
The longtime government contractor whose activity prompted the controversial search of a Washington Post reporter’s home acknowledged he mishandled classified information, prosecutors said, according to a court hearing transcript obtained by CNN. ... Read full article

Machado’s Nobel gamble: A peace offering to win over a wary Trump

The Washington Post 2026-01-15 19:20:21


                            Machado’s Nobel gamble: A peace offering to win over a wary Trump Author: Michael Birnbaum, María Luisa Paúl
The Venezuelan opposition leader said she would hand her 2025 award to the president, an extraordinary move to regain his favor as he warms to the remnants of the Maduro regime. ... Read full article

The secret to a long, healthy life? We went to a sold-out longevity summit to find out

CNN 2026-01-15 17:22:42.4488336


                            The secret to a long, healthy life? We went to a sold-out longevity summit to find out Author:
 ... Read full article

Trump unveils health care affordability plan

The Hill 2026-01-15 17:13:20


                            Trump unveils health care affordability plan Author: Nathaniel Weixel
President Trump unveiled a health care framework Thursday aimed at lowering drug prices and insurance premiums, as he seeks to address a major Republican political liability ahead of the midterm elections.  The framework, which Trump dubbed “The Great Healthc… ... Read full article

Talarico leads Crockett in Texas Senate primary, according to new poll

Politico 2026-01-15 17:00:25+00:00


                            Talarico leads Crockett in Texas Senate primary, according to new poll Author: Liz Crampton
An Emerson College poll finds state Rep. James Talarico with a 9-point lead in the Democratic primary and Sen. John Cornyn neck and neck with Attorney General Ken Paxton on the GOP side. ... Read full article

Venezuela’s acting president calls for oil industry reforms to allow more foreign investment

Associated Press 2026-01-15 16:38:30


                            Venezuela’s acting president calls for oil industry reforms to allow more foreign investment Author: Regina Garcia Cano
Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez says lawmakers in her country should approve reforms to the oil industry that would open the doors to greater foreign investment. The remarks were made Thursday during her first state of the union speech. She addre… ... Read full article

Cassidy raises $1.65 million for reelection fight - Live Updates - POLITICO

Politico 2026-01-15 13:02:00+00:00


                            Cassidy raises $1.65 million for reelection fight - Live Updates - POLITICO Author: Liz Crampton
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) has built an $11 million war chest as he seeks to ward off a right-wing primary challenge. ... Read full article

This Investment Could Transform Your Retirement

Breitbart News 2026-01-15 12:54:44


                            This Investment Could Transform Your Retirement Author: The Oxford Club (Sponsored)
President Trump has up to $25 million in a single fund most Americans have never heard of, and it's been paying him as much as $250,000 a month. ... Read full article

Tensions rise in Minneapolis as officials trade blame after shooting

The Washington Post 2026-01-15 12:46:34


                            Tensions rise in Minneapolis as officials trade blame after shooting Author: Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Adela Suliman
Protesters clashed with authorities in Minneapolis as city officials called for calm after an immigration enforcement officer shot a man in the leg. ... Read full article

Republicans vow to block Trump from seizing Greenland by force

The Hill 2026-01-15 11:00:00


                            Republicans vow to block Trump from seizing Greenland by force Author: Alexander Bolton
Senate Republicans are vowing to block any effort by President Trump to seize Greenland by military force, as Trump officials on Wednesday refused to back off their demands to control the island during a meeting with top diplomats at the White House.  Republi… ... Read full article

Talarico leads Crockett in Texas Democratic Senate primary: Poll

The Hill 2026-01-15 11:00:00


                            Talarico leads Crockett in Texas Democratic Senate primary: Poll Author: Julia Mueller
Democratic Texas state Rep. James Talarico is leading U.S. House Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) in the Democratic Senate primary in Texas, polling released Thursday shows.  The Emerson College Polling/Nexstar Media survey found Talarico 9 points ahead among … ... Read full article

January 15, 2026 - Iran protests updates

CNN 2026-01-15 06:22:39


                            January 15, 2026 - Iran protests updates Author:
Tehran is beginning to show signs of a return to normalcy, but some Iranians say they are still bracing for possible US intervention after weeks of anti-government protests and a brutal crackdown. ... Read full article

Protesters face off with officers after another immigration shooting in Minneapolis

Associated Press 2026-01-15 05:48:02


                            Protesters face off with officers after another immigration shooting in Minneapolis Author: Steve Karnowski, Alanna Durkin Richer, Hallie Golden
A federal officer has shot a man in the leg in Minneapolis after being attacked with a shovel and broom handle. The shooting is further heightening the sense of fear and anger radiating across the city a week after an immigration agent fatally shot a woman. S… ... Read full article

Trump is meeting Venezuelan opposition leader Machado

Associated Press 2026-01-15 05:10:27


                            Trump is meeting Venezuelan opposition leader Machado Author: Regina Garcia Cano, Megan Janetsky, Will Weissert
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado is heading to the White House for a lunch meeting with President Donald Trump. Machado's political party is widely considered to have won 2024 elections rejected by then-President Nicolás Maduro before the U.S… ... Read full article

Inside Trump’s ‘crazy world’ of milk bottles, sled dogs and threats to bomb Iran

CNN 2026-01-15 05:00:59


                            Inside Trump’s ‘crazy world’ of milk bottles, sled dogs and threats to bomb Iran Author: Stephen Collinson
Asked how he could trust pledges from an Iranian regime that just imposed a brutal crackdown and killed at least several thousand of its own people after decades of severe authoritarianism, Trump left Americans with one of his classic cliff-hangers. ... Read full article

Newsom rejects Louisiana call to extradite California doctor over abortion pills

The Hill 2026-01-14 23:59:09


                            Newsom rejects Louisiana call to extradite California doctor over abortion pills Author: Ryan Mancini
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Wednesday rejected the request from Louisiana officials to extradite a California doctor accused of illegally mailing abortion medication. “Louisiana’s request is denied,” Newsom said in a statement. “My position on this ha… ... Read full article

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