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• The far-left network that helped put Alex Pretti in harm's way, then made him a martyr - Encrypted chats reveal how activists tracked ICE agents before fatal Minneapolis shooting of Alex Pretti outside Glam Doll Donuts using a sophisticated database, and then after his killing they activated to protest the killing.
• Gold tops $5,000 for the first time in 'breathtaking and profoundly scary' rally - Gold hits $5,000 for the first time in history in a stunning precious metals rally.
• Iranian drone swarms pose 'credible threat' to USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group, defense expert says - USS Abraham Lincoln strike group approaches Middle East amid warnings that Iranian drone capabilities worth "tens of millions of dollars" threaten U.S. naval vessels.
• How the Trump Administration Rushed to Judgment in Minneapolis Shooting - The administration was in a race to control the narrative around the killing of Alex Pretti, even as videos emerged that contradicted the government’s account.
• Carney says Canada not pursuing free trade deal with China as Trump threatens 100% tariffs - His remarks come after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to slap a 100% tariff on Canadian exports if Ottawa "makes a deal" with China
• Kentucky Gov Clowns Ted Cruz for Getting Duped By European Pic: ‘Sorry For Missing This… Been Busy Leading My State’ - Andy Beshear had a laugh at Ted Cruz's expense over a fake tweet accusing the governor of being out of town during the massive winter storm.
• Bill Clinton says Trump admin 'told us not to believe what we've seen' after latest Minnesota shooting - Former President Bill Clinton said federal immigration agents are engaging in "increasingly aggressive and antagonistic tactics" after another fatal shooting in Minnesota.
• Emory fires Iranian official's daughter after campus protests over controversial hiring decision - Fatemeh Ardeshir-Larijani, daughter of sanctioned Iranian official Ali Larijani, lost her position at Emory University as activists called for review of her immigration status.
• Video shows masked robbers crash car through jewelry store entrance, steal owner's gun in brazen heist - Surveillance video shows masked suspects ramming a car into a California jewelry store, looting cases, stealing the owner’s gun and fleeing in cars that later crashed during police chases.
• Drake Maye's controversial fourth-down play sparks social media fury as Patriots head to Super Bowl LX - A game-changing fourth-and-1 conversion by Drake Maye sent Patriots to Super Bowl LX despite officials' disputed call that Broncos challenged unsuccessfully.
• Another day another high: Gold surges past $5,000 as investors seek shelter from global risks - The surge comes as recent flashpoints from Greenland and Venezuela to the Middle East underscore higher geopolitical risk, while fiscal concerns also loom large.
• George Cabot Lodge, Last of His Family to Battle a Kennedy, Dies at 98 - The two Massachusetts clans faced off in elections for decades, until a final 1962 Senate race. Despite his loss, Mr. Lodge praised his opponent, Ted Kennedy.
• New Zealand resumes victim recovery efforts after fatal landslide - WELLINGTON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - New Zealand police on Monday restarted recovery efforts for the victims of a landslide that hit a busy campground on the country's North Island last week.
• Josh Shapiro accuses Harris' vetting team of making disrespectful commentary towards his wife - Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro said Kamala Harris' vetting team wasn't respectful to his wife during the interviews he went through as Harris selected her running mate.
• Reality dating show contestant Jardyn 'Pee Wee' Walker dies at 23 - Walker, a former contestant on "Two Ways with Erica Mena," was found shot to death in a Missouri alley on Jan. 21.
• Warriors' Steve Kerr claims 'misinformation' in media dividing Americans after CBP-involved shooting - Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr claimed on Sunday that Americans are being "divided by media for profit" and "misinformation" after a Border Patrol-involved deadly shooting.
• North Korea's Kim views sculptures for memorial of soldiers who died in Ukraine - SEOUL, Jan 26 (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited an art studio on Sunday to guide the creation of sculptures to be displayed at a memorial for North Korean troops who died fighting
• Body of missing 19-year-old student found in Ann Arbor - Authorities did not find obvious signs of trauma and don't suspect foul play.
• Barack and Michelle Obama slam ICE after Minneapolis shooting, urge accountability - Barack and Michelle Obama condemned federal immigration tactics in Minnesota after Alex Pretti's fatal shooting in Minneapolis on Saturday.
• Barack and Michelle Obama blast Trump and ICE conduct: 'This has to stop' - "Many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault," the Obamas wrote in a statement following the ICE shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis
• Experts sound alarm as Chinese technology threatens strained US market: 'Give them an inch, they're going to take a mile' - "China has become this overwhelming machine..."
• Woman Thrown Out of Courtroom Due to Unruly Outburst While Being Sentenced for Her Roommate's Brutal Murder - "This is a satan synagogue!” Amanda Cook, 41, yelled as she entered the courtroom for her sentencing
• Patriots head back to Super Bowl after narrow AFC title win over Broncos - The Denver Broncos and New England Patriots on Sunday battled to see who would represent the AFC in Super Bowl next month. The Patriots came out on top.
• What I want from Apple, Meta and Microsoft in their key earnings reports - All three stocks are regarded as broken, and it's difficult to get more broken.
• Israel announces limited reopening of Rafah Crossing under Trump’s 20-point plan - Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office said Sunday it has reached an agreement to allow a limited reopening of the Rafah Crossing as part of President Trump’s 20-point peace plan.
• ICE says violent mob helped criminal escape and left ICE agent permanently maimed - Federal officials say Minneapolis unrest derailed immigration arrest, leaving suspect at large while ICE agent lost part of finger to agitator bite.
• Columbia Selects University of Wisconsin Chancellor as Its President - Jennifer Mnookin has led the flagship campus of the state university system since 2022.
• Dana White pulls UFC 324 fight after betting irregularities: 'I'm not doing this s--- again' - Another UFC betting scandal emerged, but it was caught before the fight as CEO Dana White pulled the Michael Johnson-Alex Hernandez bout at UFC 324 on Saturday night.
• Tom Cruise's Sudden Departure From His London Flat For The US Leaves Staff 'Stunned': 'It's Most Strange' - Tom Cruise has reportedly left the staff at his $47 million London apartment "stunned" by his abrupt departure from the UK.
• Town-by-town totals: How much snow has fallen in Massachusetts so far? - Snow totals were climbing steadily as the powerhouse winter storm raged Sunday afternoon.
• Winter Storm Drives U.S. Flight Cancellations to Pandemic-Level Numbers - Nearly 9,000 departures were canceled on Sunday, more than on any other day since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic.
• Southeast power outages: Winter Storm Fern’s impact - Winter Storm Fern has battered the Southeast and Lower Midwest and is set to finish its sweep through the Northeast by the end of the day. According to ABC News, snowfall totals have topped 8” in Arkansas, 11” in Illinois and Ohio, 13” in I
• These four common foods may be wrecking your gut health, expert warns - Common kitchen foods may be damaging your gut health without you knowing it. A nutrition expert reveals four surprising culprits harming your microbiome.
• Kenya's ex-deputy president alleges assassination attempt in church attack - The interior minister condemned the attack, which police say they are investigating.
• 'American Idol' contestant with severe stutter leaves judge Carrie Underwood in awe over 'beautiful' approach - College student Jesse Findling's "American Idol" audition left judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan amazed as he overcame his stutter.
• ‘So It’s Possible it Was a Bad Shooting?’ Border Patrol Honcho Greg Bovino Peppered With Questions in Fiery Presser - Bovino held a press conference that quickly turned contentious when reporters started peppering him with questions about the shooting of Alex Pretti.
• More than 100 cars towed from Lancaster snow emergency routes - LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) — More than 100 cars were towed from Lancaster’s snow emergency routes, city officials tell abc27 News. About 140 cars were towed Saturday as the city prepared for the winter storm. “All things considered, we’ve had a
• Syrian militiaman shows off what he claims to be severed Kurdish fighter's braid as Damascus asserts control - A video of a Syrian fighter holding a braid he claims was taken from a Kurdish woman in Raqqa sparked outrage and protests as Damascus expands control amid a fragile ceasefire.
• Trump moved to cut funding for ICE body cameras, pared back oversight - By Ted Hesson and Kristina Cooke WASHINGTON, Jan 25 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump’s administration opposed efforts to expand the use of body cameras by immigration officers and sharply cut
• Immense winter storm continues hammering U.S. into Monday - Significant amounts of snow and ice have already fallen, with plenty more on the way for the eastern half of the country
• Don Lemon warns Trump will 'retrofit' laws to prosecute him after judge rejects charges - Former CNN host Don Lemon said he expected to see continued legal pressure from Trump administration after federal judge rejected the the DOJ's charges over protest coverage.
• Videos of Alex Pretti shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis contradict Trump official claims - Footage from at least one of the videos appears to show a federal officer disarming the victim before shots are fired.
• Kroger to close Cincinnati-area stores early on Sunday due to weather - Kroger is closing all of its Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Dayton stores early Sunday night in response to the winter storm.
• Should You Buy Energy Transfer Stock While It's Below $20? - Energy Transfer generates strong cash flows to back its lofty 7.5% yield, but is that enough to make it a buy?
• Florida congressman assaulted at CAA party during Sundance Film Festival - Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-Florida) reported being "assaulted by a man at Sundance Festival who told me that Trump was going to deport me before he punched me in the face."
• Philip Rivers under 'serious consideration' to be next Bills head coach, NFL insider says - Former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers reportedly "crushed" his Buffalo Bills head coaching interview and is under serious consideration for the job.
• Sundance filmmakers, stars react to ICE chaos in Minnesota: 'We cannot act like this is not happening' - At Sundance, filmmakers and stars respond to Alex Pretti and Renee Good's deaths, ongoing ICE crackdowns in Minnesota and talk about how art can reflect the moment.
• Nearly 90% of Americans at risk of silent disease — here's what to know - Mixed news for heart health: fewer heart attacks but rising stroke deaths among young adults. Study reveals 90% of U.S. adults have cardiovascular risks.
• Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang gives AI warning Wall Street can’t ignore - Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang didn't deliver the same old "dog and pony show" at Davos. Everyone expected another long talk about chips; instead, he flipped the script. The charismatic leader of the world's biggest chipmaker took the opportunity
• Brazil takes Mexico's diplomatic representation in Peru after spat over ex-PM asylum - SAO PAULO, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Brazil will take over Mexico's diplomatic interests in Peru, Brasilia said on Sunday, a couple of months after the Andean country broke off relations with the North