Savannah Guthrie pleads with mother Nancy's captors in heartbreaking video: 'We are ready to talk'
Fox News 2026-02-05 02:22:22.3148449
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Investigators swarmed Nancy Guthrie's home on Wednesday. They brought in K-9s and put up crime scene tape around the property. It's unclear why they have returned to the home. ... Read full article
Newspaper headlines: 'U-turn on Mandelson files' and 'Starmer in grave peril'
BBC News 2026-02-05 02:07:18.6272874
Author: BBC News
Starmer's handling of Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to Washington leads Thursday's papers. ... Read full article
I worked at The Washington Post for 28 years. Jeff Bezos just destroyed it.
MSNBC 2026-02-05 02:00:53
Author: Glenn Kessler
Glenn Kessler: The staff cuts and strategy Post leadership announced are a recipe for journalistic irrelevance. ... Read full article
Bank of England expected to hold interest rates
BBC News 2026-02-05 01:37:19.2661497
Author: BBC News
Interest rates were cut to 3.75% in December and analysts expect at least one further reduction this year. ... Read full article
Period blood test could be alternative to cervical screening, study says
BBC News 2026-02-05 01:37:16.6105608
Author: BBC News
Looking for signs of the cancer in a more convenient way could help women access the test and prevent the disease occurring, researchers say. ... Read full article
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,442
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-05 01:23:48
Author: Al Jazeera
These are the key developments from day 1,442 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. ... Read full article
Starmer On The Ropes: Epstein-Mandelson Emails Scandal May Be Last Straw For Embattled British Prime Minister
Breitbart News 2026-02-05 01:07:05.4546786Author: ... Read full article
Jacob Frey: 700 ICE Agents Leaving Minneapolis 'Still Not a De-Escalation'
Breitbart News 2026-02-05 01:06:14
Author: Pam Key
Wednesday on CNN's "The Arena," Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) said the Trump administration's withdrawal of 700 immigration officers in Minnesota was "still not de-escalation." | Clips ... Read full article
Reporter describes details of the tip news station received for Guthrie’s ransom | CNN
CNN 2026-02-05 00:58:46.656
Author: Ileya Robinson-Williams
KOLD anchor Mary Coleman describes how they received a ransom tip via email about Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance. ... Read full article
Russia, China squeeze US Arctic defense zone as Trump eyes Greenland
Fox News 2026-02-05 00:52:19.3606801
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Trump's Greenland focus highlights urgent Arctic security needs as Sen. Sullivan reveals new U.S. defenses against Sino-Russian threats in Alaska. ... Read full article
Trump says Good, Pretti were ‘not angels’ but their actions didn’t justify fatal shootings
The Hill 2026-02-05 00:47:57
Author: Julia Manchester
President Trump said in an interview Wednesday that Renee Good and Alex Pretti “were not angels” but said their actions did not justify their fatal shooting deaths at the hands of federal immigration officers. “I’m not happy with the two incidents,” Trump to… ... Read full article
Republicans could really use a lesson on the Fourth Amendment
MSNBC 2026-02-05 00:45:37
Author: Philip Bump
Philip Bump: Rep. Mark Harris, R-N.C., declared judicial warrants for ICE to be a “non-starter.” That’s a sign of the times for the GOP in the Trump era. ... Read full article
Talarico’s ‘mediocre Black man’ controversy highlights divisions among Texas Democrats
MSNBC 2026-02-05 00:12:42
Author: Ja'han Jones
James Talarico, a Democrat vying with Jasmine Crockett for a Senate seat in Texas, is under fire over an alleged remark about Colin Allred. ... Read full article
I’m a doctor. ICE agents at hospitals makes our jobs a lot harder.
MSNBC 2026-02-04 23:58:29
Author: Dr. Uché Blackstock
Dr. Uché Blackstock: The mere presence of immigration agents at or near hospitals and clinics is creating an understandable fear. ... Read full article
Senate talks to revive ACA tax credits appear to be fizzling out
The Hill 2026-02-04 23:53:40
Author: Joseph Choi
Talks to revive enhanced health care subsidies that expired at the end of last year on Tuesday appeared to be fizzling out, with Democrats expressing little optimism about a proposal from Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) he described as the “best and final” offer … ... Read full article
Amazon axes 'Melania' screenings at Oregon theater over marquee mocking first lady
Fox News 2026-02-04 23:37:23.2358104
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Amazon allegedly pressured Oregon theater to stop screening "Melania" film after marquee jokes sparked controversy and divided community reactions. ... Read full article
Investigators say there are no suspects yet in the Nancy Guthrie case | CNN
CNN 2026-02-04 23:37:17.891
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CNN’s John Miller reports for The Lead. ... Read full article
Trump Says Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei 'Should Be Very Worried'
Breitbart News 2026-02-04 23:36:07
Author: Joshua Klein
President Donald Trump warned Wednesday that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei “should be very worried” about U.S.–Iran nuclear talks. ... Read full article
Noem vows criminal prosecution after catching alleged DHS 'prolific leaker'
Fox News 2026-02-04 23:22:22.7046019
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DHS Secretary Kristi Noem confirms a "prolific leaker" has been identified and will be referred to the DOJ to protect law enforcement operations. ... Read full article
Oil Declines After Iran Confirms US Negotiations Set for Friday
Bloomberg 2026-02-04 23:11:38+00:00
Author: Nicholas Lua
Oil fell for the first time in three days after Iran confirmed it would hold negotiations with the US, easing the immediate risk of military strikes against the OPEC producer. ... Read full article
Celebrity doctor Peter Attia’s friendly, raunchy Epstein emails rattle his fans
CNN 2026-02-04 23:10:41
Author: Leah Asmelash
Attia’s work in longevity medicine was co-signed by Oprah and Gwyneth Paltrow. This week, the bestselling author of “Outlive” was found to have engaged in a friendly and salacious correspondence with convicted sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein. ... Read full article
Speaker Johnson uses Bible to justify secured borders after being asked about Pope’s rhetoric on migrants
Fox News 2026-02-04 23:07:20.8296621
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Mike Johnson argues biblical passages support border security and immigration enforcement, saying Scripture gives civil authorities a mandate to maintain law and order in society. ... Read full article
GOP Rep. Barry Loudermilk becomes 29th House Republican to not seek reelection
The Hill 2026-02-04 23:01:19
Author: Emily Brooks
Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.) on Wednesday announced he will not seek reelection, ending his congressional career after more than a decade and adding to the ranks of Republicans declining to run for another term. “I first ran for election to Congress in 2014 … ... Read full article
Ban on asylum seekers using taxis for medical appointments comes into force
BBC News 2026-02-04 22:52:19.4544845
Author: BBC News
It comes after a BBC investigation which showed people travelling long distances at high cost. ... Read full article
Ukraine says first day of peace talks with Russia ‘productive’
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-04 22:52:13
Author: Stephen Quillen
Zelenskyy expects negotiations to soon lead to another prisoner exchange. ... Read full article
Terrell Owens: Bill Belichick, Robert Kraft Hall of Fame snubs 'something personal'
USA Today 2026-02-04 22:29:08+00:00
Author: Jacob Camenker
Terrell Owens related to Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft being 'snubbed' by the Hall of Fame, saying there was 'something personal' in the omissions. ... Read full article
US Supreme Court rejects challenge to California redistricting effort
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-04 22:26:32
Author: Al Jazeera
Redrawing of electoral maps along partisan lines taken in response to similar measures in Republican-led states. ... Read full article
US-Iran nuclear talks set for Oman on Friday, Tehran confirms
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-04 22:13:40
Author: Al Jazeera
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that nuclear talks with the US will take place in Oman on Friday. ... Read full article
Man convicted of trying to assassinate Trump to serve life in prison
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-04 22:12:09
Author: Al Jazeera
Judge says Ryan Routh engaged in ‘premeditated’ plot to kill Trump several months before the US presidential election. ... Read full article
'I never left your side': Emails reveal more about Mandelson's Epstein friendship
BBC News 2026-02-04 22:07:20.6886077
Author: BBC News
Emails between Lord Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein appear to show their friendship was closer than suspected. ... Read full article
Scott Galloway calls for Americans to boycott Trump’s biggest enablers: Big Tech
MSNBC 2026-02-04 22:07:03
Author: Allison Detzel
To stand up to Trump, Scott Galloway urges Americans to opt out of popular subscription-based services like ChatGBT, Amazon and Apple TV. ... Read full article
AIPAC-linked PAC ups pressure on ‘moderate’ US Democrat in new strategy
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-04 22:04:21
Author: Joseph Stepansky
Critics claim AIPAC spending aims to intimidate candidates questioning unconditional US support for Israeli policies. ... Read full article
Bill Gates Breaks His Silence: Regrets 'Every Minute' Spent with Jeffrey Epstein
Breitbart News 2026-02-04 21:59:16
Author: Alana Mastrangelo
Bill Gates says he regrets "every minute" he spent with disgraced financier and convicted sex predator Jeffrey Epstein. "I was foolish to spend time with him," the billionaire said. Gates reiterated his unconvincing denials of what was seemingly a close frien… ... Read full article
Equal Employment Agency Investigating Nike For Anti-White Discrimination
Breitbart News 2026-02-04 21:53:11
Author: Elizabeth Weibel
The EEOC has launched an investigation into Nike, over allegations of discrimination against white employees and applicants. ... Read full article
Man gunned down after offering ride to woman seeking warming shelter in Missouri: report
Fox News 2026-02-04 21:52:18.8767055
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Missouri Good Samaritan William Palmer was allegedly shot and killed after offering a ride to a woman. Brittany Rivoire, 36, is accused of murder. ... Read full article
Return through Rafah: Palestinian women recount Israeli interrogation
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-04 21:51:26
Author: Maram Humaid
Palestinian women returning to Gaza describe detention, interrogations, and confiscation of belongings. ... Read full article
MPs back plan to release Mandelson files after Labour anger forces climbdown
BBC News 2026-02-04 21:37:19.0801439
Author: BBC News
The PM is forced to back down over a plan to withhold some documents about the ex-minister's appointment as US ambassador. ... Read full article
Colombia’s EGC suspends Doha peace talks over Petro-Trump meeting
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-04 21:34:41
Author: Alfie Pannell
The criminal group suspended talks in response to reports that the US and Colombia would target its leader for arrest. ... Read full article
Human Trafficking Crackdown Nets More than 600 Suspects in Sex Trade
Breitbart News 2026-02-04 21:16:35
Author: Lowell Cauffiel
Authorities in Los Angeles announced results of a statewide crackdown on human trafficking that resulted in the arrests of more than 600 suspects and the rescue of 170 victims. ... Read full article
Trump Oversees Lowest Level of Illegal Immigration at Border in Over 50 Years
Breitbart News 2026-02-04 21:12:47
Author: John Binder
President Donald Trump has overseen the lowest level of illegal immigration at the United States-Mexico border in more than 50 years. ... Read full article
Search for Savannah Guthrie’s mother captivates an alarmed nation
The Hill 2026-02-04 21:11:05
Author: Sarah Fortinsky
The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today” show anchor Savannah Guthrie, has left much of the country on edge as the search stretches into its fourth day with no known suspects and few promising leads. The story has resonated far b… ... Read full article
Russia criticises US as final nuclear warhead treaty set to expire
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-04 21:07:34
Author: Al Jazeera
Experts have warned that the expiry of the US-Russia New START treaty could spark a fresh nuclear arms race. ... Read full article
Two new polls show how Alex Pretti’s killing made Trump’s Minneapolis crackdown untenable
CNN 2026-02-04 21:06:37
Author: Aaron Blake
The Trump administration on Wednesday delivered its surest sign yet that it’s de-escalating its highly controversial immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. ... Read full article
Virginia Supreme Court will hear redistricting challenge
Politico 2026-02-04 21:04:50+00:00
Author: Brakkton Booker
The state's High Court will decide if Virginia Democrats' gerrymander push can move forward. ... Read full article
Left-Wing Teachers Across the Country Are Forcing Kids to Protest ICE
Breitbart News 2026-02-04 20:50:44
Author: Warner Todd Huston
Anti-American, left-wing teachers across the country are forcing K-12 kids to join anti-ICE protests. ... Read full article
Country singer Shaboozey responds to backlash after 'immigrants built this country' Grammy speech
Fox News 2026-02-04 20:22:23.9240481
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Shaboozey addressed backlash after his Grammy speech on immigration, saying his remarks were not meant to downplay Black Americans’ role in building the country. ... Read full article
Masked Gunmen Kill Saif al-Islam, Muammar Qaddafi's Would-Be Heir, in Libya
Breitbart News 2026-02-04 19:57:15
Author: John Hayward
Saif al-Islam Qaddafi, the 53-year-old son and onetime heir apparent to former Libyan dictator Moammar Qaddafi, is murdered by masked gunmen. ... Read full article
White House picks a fight it can’t win over Obama-era deportations
MSNBC 2026-02-04 19:53:16
Author: Steve Benen
If Team Trump wants to pursue a deportation policy without sparking a national backlash, it should stop talking about Obama’s policy and start emulating Obama’s policy. ... Read full article
Politico cartoons from the desk of Matt Wuerker
Politico 2026-02-04 19:52:11+00:00
Author: MATT WUERKER
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EEOC launches DEI probe into alleged bias against White people at Nike
USA Today 2026-02-04 19:50:05+00:00
Author: Jessica Guynn
The EEOC is investigating Nike over its treatment of White employees, making good on the Trump administration pledge to crack down on DEI policies. ... Read full article
Supreme Court clears way for California voting map that bolsters Democrats
The Washington Post 2026-02-04 19:38:03
Author: Justin Jouvenal
The Supreme Court allowed a new California voting map that could help Democrats gain up to five seats in Congress. ... Read full article
Email appears to confirm Andrew and Virginia Giuffre photo is real
BBC News 2026-02-04 19:37:25.3458251
Author: BBC News
The former prince has previously questioned whether the picture had been doctored and claimed he had never met Giuffre. ... Read full article
Gustavo Petro Celebrates Trump Meeting: 'We Didn't Hit or Scratch Each Other'
Breitbart News 2026-02-04 19:13:52
Author: Christian K. Caruzo
Far-left President of Colombia Gustavo Petro on Tuesday disclosed details of his meeting with President Trump at the White House. ... Read full article
I’m fighting Trump’s egomaniacal Kennedy Center fixation in Congress — and could use some help
MSNBC 2026-02-04 19:10:52
Author: Rep. Chellie Pingree
Rep. Chellie Pingree: My Republican colleagues in Congress should join us on the other side of the aisle, and stand up for this institution for all Americans. ... Read full article
National Guard shooting suspect pleads not guilty
USA Today 2026-02-04 19:10:51+00:00
Author: N'dea Yancey-Bragg
The man accused of shooting two National Guard members pleaded not guilty to nine charges. Prosecutors are pursuing death penalty-eligible charges. ... Read full article
Ryan Routh sentenced to life in prison for 2024 attempt on Trump's life
BBC News 2026-02-04 19:07:29.5785012
Author: BBC News
Prosecutors claimed that Routh, 59, remained "totally unrepentant" for the incident in Florida. ... Read full article
'Can you shut him up?': Waters and Treasury's Bessent clash over Trump's economic agenda
Fox News 2026-02-04 19:07:22.4865166
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Rep. Maxine Waters asks "Can you shut him up?" during heated exchange with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over President Donald Trump's tariffs. ... Read full article
Supreme Court refuses to block California’s Democratic-friendly map
The Hill 2026-02-04 19:05:27
Author: Zach Schonfeld, Caroline Vakil
The Supreme Court on Wednesday cleared the way for California to use its new congressional map that adds up to five Democratic-leaning seats for the midterms, rejecting Republicans’ emergency bid to block it. Supported by the Trump administration, the Califo… ... Read full article
Supreme Court allows new California congressional maps
Associated Press 2026-02-04 19:00:58
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The Supreme Court has allowed California to use a new voter-approved congressional map that is favorable to Democrats in this year’s elections, rejecting a last-ditch plea from state Republicans and the Trump administration. The justices had previously allowe… ... Read full article
Olympic boxer Imane Khelif wants to fight – but only in the ring. She’s prepared to take a test to do so
CNN 2026-02-04 19:00:47
Author: Kara Fox, Christina Macfarlane
Imane Khelif, the Olympic Algerian boxer who became a political target following her 2024 Paris Games win speaks exclusively to CNN about private details of her troubles and her plan to fight back. ... Read full article
Supreme Court allows California congressional map ahead of midterm elections
MSNBC 2026-02-04 18:59:56
Author: Jordan Rubin
The high court previously approved Texas' GOP-friendly map, which California's Proposition 50 sought to counter. ... Read full article
Supreme Court lets California use congressional map that favors Dems
USA Today 2026-02-04 18:56:43+00:00
Author: Maureen Groppe
In a move that will make it harder for the GOP to keep control of Congress, the Supreme Court said the state can use a congressional map that favors Democrats. ... Read full article
Man sentenced to life in prison for 2024 attempt to kill Trump at Florida golf course
The Hill 2026-02-04 18:38:16
Author: Zach Schonfeld
Ryan Routh, the man convicted of trying to kill President Trump while he golfed in Florida during his 2024 presidential campaign, was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday. Routh, 59, was silent as U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon handed down the sentenc… ... Read full article
Trump’s plan to redistrict the GOP to a midterms victory failed. He’s on to Plan B.
MSNBC 2026-02-04 18:25:27
Author: Chris Hayes
Trump and his allies are not planning to get more popular before November. Instead, they are hell-bent on going farther than they could in 2020. ... Read full article
Democrat Meeks screams at Bessent: ‘Stop covering for the president’
The Hill 2026-02-04 18:23:15
Author: Ryan Mancini
Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday snapped at Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during a hearing focused on financial stability, telling Bessent to “stop covering” for President Trump. “I’m asking you to do your responsibility as secretary of the Treasur… ... Read full article
Trump shares a design tweak with new rendering of ballroom
USA Today 2026-02-04 18:16:34+00:00
Author: Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy
The new triangular gable, which was first seen in renderings shared in July by the White House, sat atop six columns. ... Read full article
Secluded location and intense scrutiny put pressure on investigators in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance
CNN 2026-02-04 18:10:12
Author: Eric Levenson, Josh Campbell
Investigators searching for Nancy Guthrie have encountered several key challenges in the days since the 84-year-old mother of “Today” anchor Savannah Guthrie went missing, suspected of being taken from her home. ... Read full article
Lil Jon's son DJ Young Slade missing, Georgia police say
USA Today 2026-02-04 18:03:24+00:00
Author: Anna Kaufman
Nathan Smith, the 27-year-old son of producer and rapper Lil Jon, has been reported missing in Georgia. ... Read full article
Curling kicks off the Milan Cortina Winter Games
Associated Press 2026-02-04 17:37:51
Author: Jennifer McDermott
The Winter Olympics got underway Wednesday with the first curling matches in Cortina, but came to a halt only moments later because of a power outage. Officials briefly paused the matches at the historic curling stadium when the lights dimmed and flickered. C… ... Read full article
Saturday Night Live UK reveals cast including Ania Magliano, Paddy Young and Emma Sidi
BBC News 2026-02-04 17:37:30.7206618
Author: BBC News
Sitcom stars, Taskmaster contestants and familiar panel show faces will appear on the British spin-off. ... Read full article
White House pulls back Minnesota immigration crackdown
The Hill 2026-02-04 17:36:28
Author: Cate Martel
In today’s newsletter: Trump pulls 700 immigration officers from Minnesota, Washington Post lays off hundreds of journalists, and the search for Nancy Guthrie continues. ... Read full article
Ryan Routh sentenced to life for attempting to assassinate President Trump
USA Today 2026-02-04 17:29:24+00:00
Author: Natalie Neysa Alund
A jury in September found Routh guilty of trying to kill the president at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Sept. 15, 2024. ... Read full article
RFK Jr. says he is 'ending the war on protein.' Experts say it doesn't exist.
USA Today 2026-02-04 17:09:43+00:00
Author: Alyssa Goldberg
The new dietary guidelines prioritize protein and whole milk, but experts say the 'war on protein' RFK Jr. has talked about doesn't match reality. ... Read full article
Shapiro needs big policy wins for a 2028 run. He’s gunning for a Democratic trifecta to achieve them.
Politico 2026-02-04 17:00:00+00:00
Author: Lisa Kashinsky
The Pennsylvania governor is mounting an aggressive down-ballot push this year alongside his reelection bid. ... Read full article
Lindsey Vonn has to wait to test injured knee after Olympics training run canceled
USA Today 2026-02-04 16:46:30+00:00
Author: Nancy Armour
Organizers canceled Thursday's training due to the snow that's been falling all day and a forecast that calls for a mix of snow and rain. ... Read full article
No suspects in search for 'Today' host Savannah Guthrie's missing mom
Associated Press 2026-02-04 16:46:05
Author: Jacques Billeaud, Sejal Govindarao, Mike Balsamo
Authorities say the search for “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother still has no suspect or person of interest, days after she disappeared with signs of forced entry at her home in southern Arizona. Authorities believe Nancy Guthrie was taken against h… ... Read full article
Why Savannah Guthrie's missing mother is captivating the nation
USA Today 2026-02-04 16:39:32+00:00
Author: Kelly Lawler
The mother of "Today Show" host Savannah Guthrie has gone missing, and authorities suspect she was abducted. Americans can't look away. Here's why. ... Read full article
Congress to gain access to the whistleblower complaint against Tulsi Gabbard at last
MSNBC 2026-02-04 16:07:21
Author: Steve Benen
Lawmakers have had to wait for months to learn the details about allegations against the DNI. That wait is now over. ... Read full article
Trump admin. attorney leaves Minnesota after telling judge her job ‘sucks’ amid crush of immigration cases
CNN 2026-02-04 16:04:10
Author: Devan Cole, Tierney Sneed, Hannah Rabinowitz
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement attorney detailed to Minnesota to help handle the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities has been removed from her post after telling a judge that the job “sucks” because of the crushing workload… ... Read full article
Trump warns Iran, delays strikes as red line debate echoes Obama’s Syria moment
Fox News 2026-02-04 15:52:25.5482662
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Trump threatens Iran with military action while pursuing diplomatic talks. Recent drone shootdowns escalate tensions as diplomatic summit approaches. ... Read full article
Choppier seas await Mamdani-backed candidates after Diana Moreno's landslide win
Politico 2026-02-04 15:32:43+00:00
Author: Emily Ngo, Chris Sommerfeldt
A pair of June congressional primaries Mamdani has endorsed in are expected to be far more competitive than Moreno’s race. ... Read full article
Border czar Tom Homan says 700 ICE and CBP officers are leaving Minneapolis
The Washington Post 2026-02-04 15:15:23
Author: Maria Sacchetti
The reduction is a significant scale back of the Department of Homeland Security’s presence in Minnesota and comes after two U.S. citizens were fatally shot. ... Read full article
Bahama Breeze to close all its restaurants
Fox News 2026-02-04 15:15:21
Author: Bradford Betz
Bahama Breeze is shrinking its footprint as Darden Restaurants plans permanent closures and a phased conversion of remaining locations into other brands. ... Read full article
Murder arrest after De Montfort University student stabbed near campus
BBC News 2026-02-04 15:07:24.0638786
Author: BBC News
An 18-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of murder and currently in police custody. ... Read full article
Georgia's Fulton County wants 2020 election documents seized by FBI back
Associated Press 2026-02-04 14:44:25
Author: Kate Brumback
Fulton County has filed a motion in federal court to retrieve documents from the 2020 election. The FBI seized these documents last week from a warehouse near Atlanta. The motion filed Wednesday also requests the unsealing of a law enforcement agent's sworn s… ... Read full article
Washington Post implements large-scale cuts
Associated Press 2026-02-04 14:27:07
Author: David Bauder
The troubled Washington Post has begun implementing large-scale cutbacks, including eliminating its sports department and shrinking the number of journalists it stations overseas. The changes were announced in a Zoom meeting with staff on Wednesday by executi… ... Read full article
The latest on the Trump administration
CNN 2026-02-04 14:24:08
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The Department of Homeland Security will withdraw 700 personnel from Minneapolis, according to border czar Tom Homan. Follow for live news updates. ... Read full article
Homan says 700 immigration officers to immediately leave Minnesota
Associated Press 2026-02-04 14:18:05
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President Donald Trump's border czar says the number of immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota will be seriously reduced after state and local officials agreed to cooperate by turning over arrested immigrants. Homan says about 700 federal agents will b… ... Read full article
Minnesota teachers sue to keep ICE off school property
The Washington Post 2026-02-04 14:04:43
Author: Lauren Lumpkin
Two school districts and a teachers union allege that the immigration crackdown has spilled onto campuses and interrupted the functioning of schools across the state. ... Read full article
US-Iran talks expected Friday in Oman, Iranian media say
Associated Press 2026-02-04 13:48:44
Author: Jon Gambrell
Talks between Iran and the United States are expected on Friday in Oman. That's according to Iranian media reports by the semiofficial ISNA and Tasnim news agencies on Wednesday. Oman did not immediately acknowledge it would host the talks. The sultanate host… ... Read full article
Rand Paul on Trump call to ‘nationalize’ elections: ‘That’s not what the Constitution says’
The Hill 2026-02-04 13:19:51
Author: Alexander Bolton
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) says he does not support President Trump’s proposal for Republicans to “take over” voting procedures in more than a dozen states and “nationalize” the midterm elections, declaring Trump’s call to action as blatantly unconstitutional. “T… ... Read full article
Sheriff investigates possible ransom notes as search for Nancy Guthrie enters its fourth day
CNN 2026-02-04 12:57:12
Author: Andy Rose
The most recent evidence in the desperate search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today” host Savannah Guthrie, is also its most disturbing: purported ransom notes sent to media outlets. ... Read full article
Nasdaq Mulls New ‘Fast Entry’ Rule Ahead of Big IPOs Like SpaceX
Bloomberg 2026-02-04 12:00:00+00:00
Author: Lu Wang (News)
The owner of the Nasdaq 100 Index is proposing to speed up the inclusion of newly listed, large-cap firms in the widely followed equity benchmark as a flurry of technology giants are slated to go public this year. ... Read full article
BlackRock’s Fink Sees ‘Era of India’ for Investors
Bloomberg 2026-02-04 11:01:35+00:00
Author: Ranjani Raghavan, Sanjai P R, Jeanette Rodrigues
BlackRock Inc.’s Chief Executive Officer Larry Fink said it’s vital for Indians to invest alongside the country’s economic growth, a key reason the asset manager is expanding its presence in one of Asia’s fastest-growing wealth markets. ... Read full article
How U.S. Olympian Ilia Malinin lands figure skating’s most dangerous jump
The Washington Post 2026-02-04 11:00:08
Author: Les Carpenter, Leslie Shapiro, William Neff, Joshua Carroll, Joy Sung
Just a handful of skaters have attempted a quadruple axel in competition. Malinin, a gold medal favorite at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, is the only skater who has landed one. ... Read full article
Senate GOP debates filibuster reform after Trump calls to ‘nationalize’ elections
The Hill 2026-02-04 11:00:00
Author: Alexander Bolton
President Trump’s call for Republicans to “take over” voting procedures in more than a dozen states and “nationalize” the midterm elections has Republican senators debating filibuster reform to get around Democratic opposition to a bill that would require vot… ... Read full article
Former Prince Andrew moves to King Charles III's private estate
Associated Press 2026-02-04 10:59:11
Author: Danica Kirka
The former Prince Andrew has moved out of his long-time home on crown-owned land near Windsor Castle earlier than expected, after the latest release of documents from the U.S. investigation of Jeffrey Epstein revived questions about his friendship with the co… ... Read full article
Wall Street’s Rotation Into Value Has a Dot-Com Warning to It
Bloomberg 2026-02-04 10:30:00+00:00
Author: Joel Leon
The three-month slump in US technology stocks has left long-downtrodden value stocks looking relatively strong. There’s growing consensus on Wall Street the shift is just getting started. ... Read full article
What to know about Trump’s $12 billion critical minerals strategy | Energy Pod
Politico 2026-02-04 10:01:00+00:00
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On a paradise island in the Pacific, meth and HIV epidemics rage
The Washington Post 2026-02-04 10:00:49
Author: Shibani Mahtani
International criminal syndicates have been using Fiji as a transshipment point for drugs originating in Southeast Asia and Latin America. ... Read full article
