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January 6, 2026.

People experience a Gentex Corporation driver and in-camera monitoring system exhibit during the CES tech show Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

At CES, auto and tech companies transform cars into proactive companions

January 6, 2026

As CES opened Tuesday to the public, auto and tech companies like Nvidia and Gentex showed how AI technology can transform cars into proactive companions that adapt and react to drivers and passengers in real time. Nvidia announced Alpamayo at the annual tech trade show in Las Vegas. CEO Jensen Huang says it’s the company’s new vehicle AI initiative that will help autonomous cars think through complex driving decisions. Smart vehicles on display across the show floor envision a future where cars that track heart rates and emotions is the norm. Experts say these technologies can offer real safety benefits but warn about privacy concerns as cars become major data collectors.

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Family members attend the trial for former Uvalde school district police officer Adrian Gonzales at the Nueces County Courthouse in Corpus Christi, Texas, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Horror of school attack in Uvalde, Texas, brings tears as officer faces trial over police response

January 6, 2026

The first day of testimony in the trial of a former police officer accused of failing to protect students who died in the Uvalde, Texas, elementary school massacre turned emotional right away. Families whose loved ones died sobbed in court Tuesday while listening to frantic 911 calls as the horror unfolded on the recordings. A special prosecutor told jurors that the former Uvalde schools officer arrived while the teenage gunman was still outside the building but did nothing until it was too late. Adrian Gonzales is one of two former officers charged following the attack that killed 19 students and two teachers. The officer’s attorney says Gonzales did what he could at a confusing and chaotic scene.

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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) breaks free for a dunk against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Redick: LeBron James exhibiting ‘a different kind of greatness’ with the Lakers this season

January 6, 2026

Lakers coach JJ Redick compares LeBron James at 41 years old to Hall of Fame pitcher Greg Maddux at the end of his career. Redick says James doesn’t always have his best stuff, but usually has enough to win. James scored 30 points in a 111-103 victory in New Orleans on Tuesday night. It was James’ second 30-point game in his last three. James missed the first 14 games of this season because of sciatica and says his playing status on the second of back-to-back games should always be considered “to be determined.” But he says he also appreciates every chance to play now more than when he was younger and knew his career still had many years left.

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An aerial view shows houses being rebuilt on cleared lots months after the Palisades Fire, Dec. 5, 2025, in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

A year after LA-area wildfires destroyed thousands of homes, fewer than a dozen have been rebuilt

January 6, 2026

A year after devastating fires in the L.A. area, fewer than a dozen homes have been rebuilt. Many homeowners find their insurance insufficient to cover rebuilding costs in the wake of the Palisades and Eaton fires, which killed 31 people and destroyed around 13,000 residential properties. Relief organizations are helping, but progress is slow. Many residents have left their communities, and hundreds of properties have been sold. It could take years before many more homeowners manage to rebuild. For now, about 900 homes are under construction, possibly on pace to be completed later this year. It’s an encouraging sign for those still hopeful they can do the same.

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New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin (30) stops a shot during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Islanders, Rangers and Devils have vastly different goaltending situations midway through the season

January 6, 2026

Starting NHL goaltenders in the New York area are in very different positions early in the New Year. The Rangers lost Igor Shesterkin for at least a week to an apparent left leg injury that is still being evaluated. The Islanders’ Ilya Sorokin was spectacular in his return from injury Tuesday night, shutting out New Jersey. The Devils got another rough showing out of Jacob Markstrom, who allowed goals on three of the first five shots he faced and nine of 24 overall. Just past the midway point of the season, the Islanders are a handful of points up in the standings on their local rivals.

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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dunks next to New Orleans Pelicans guard Micah Peavy (14) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

James and Doncic each score 30 to help the Lakers hold off the Pelicans 111-103

January 6, 2026

LeBron James scored 30 points, Luca Doncic capped his 30-point, 10-assist performance with a pair of off-balance, bail-out 3s as the shot clock wound down, and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the reeling New Orleans Pelicans 111-103. Deandre Ayton had 18 points and 11 rebounds for the Lakers, who won for the fourth time in their past five games while sending the Pelicans to their eighth straight loss. Trey Murphy scored a career-high 41, Zion Williamson scored 15 points and rookie Derik Queen had 10 points and 13 rebounds for New Orleans, which led by as many as nine points late in the third quarter. The Lakers opened the fourth quarter on an 18-4 run to take the lead for good.

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FILE - Richard Cottingham makes a remote appearance at a courtroom in Mineola, N.Y., Dec. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Notorious New York City-area ‘Torso Killer’ confesses to 1965 killing

January 6, 2026

One of the New York City-area’s most notorious serial killers has confessed to another killing. Police in New Jersey announced Tuesday that Richard Cottingham admitted killing Alys Eberhardt in 1965. The 18-year-old Fair Lawn resident was found stabbed and bludgeoned to death in her family’s home. Police say the cold case was reopened in 2021, and  in interviews over several years, investigators extracted a full confession from Cottingham. Cottingham has admitted to killing at least a dozen women since the 1960s in the New York and New Jersey area. He has been imprisoned in New Jersey since 1981 and is currently serving three life sentences.

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FILE - Former CIA agent Aldrich Ames leaves federal court after pleading guilty to espionage and tax evasion conspiracy charges April 28, 1994, in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

CIA turncoat Aldrich Ames, who sold US secrets to the Soviets, dies in prison at 84

January 6, 2026

CIA turncoat Aldrich Ames, who betrayed Western intelligence assets to the Soviet Union and Russia, has died in a Maryland prison. A Bureau of Prisons spokesperson confirmed Ames died Monday. He was 84. Ames admitted receiving $2.5 million from Moscow for U.S. secrets from 1985 until his arrest in 1994. His actions led to the executions of Western agents and were a major setback for the CIA. He pleaded guilty to espionage and tax evasion and was sentenced to life without parole. Ames expressed shame for his betrayal but downplayed the damage he caused.

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FILE - Philadelphia Flyers NHL hockey team Special Assistant to the General Manager Daniel Briere arrives for a news conference in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Flyers general manager Danny Briere prioritizes future over short-term playoff push

January 6, 2026

Danny Briere is focused on the future as the Flyers reach the season’s midpoint in playoff contention. The general manager says the promising record is part of a rebuild, not a sign of its end. He isn’t ready to make moves that could risk the team’s long-term future for a playoff spot. On Tuesday, the Flyers were the first wild card team in the Eastern Conference. They have young talent, including Matvei Michkov and Trevor Zegras. The Flyers haven’t played a home playoff game since 2018. Recently, they signed Christian Dvorak to a five-year contract extension.

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Gov. Tim Walz says he doesn’t know what future holds for him after abandoning reelection bid

January 6, 2026

The political fortunes of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz were looking bright in the summer of 2024, when Kamala Harris chose him as her running mate. He was seen as a rising star in the Democratic Party. But Walz, under fire for fraud in government programs, on Monday abandoned his quest for a third term as governor. Walz told reporters Tuesday he doesn’t know what his future holds. He said he expects to be tied up for the next year with trying to fight off the Trump administration’s targeting of Minnesota. He didn’t rule out a return to education someday, saying he was a “really good geography teacher.”

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FILE - Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine watches a baseball game between the Miami Marlins and New York Mets, Aug. 3, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine reports to NYC lockup where Nicholas Maduro and Luigi Mangione await trial

January 6, 2026

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is joining Venezuela’s president and the man charged with gunning down United Healthcare’s CEO in a notorious federal lockup in New York City. The embattled 29-year-old artist, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, reported to the Metropolitan Detention Center in his native Brooklyn on Tuesday to serve out his latest stint behind bars. The facility is so troubled that some judges have refused to send people there. It currently houses Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing Brian Thompson, the leader of the country’s biggest health insurer.

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FILE - Detroit Lions offensive coordinator John Morton speaks in a news conference during an NFL football practice July 28, 2025, in Allen Park, Mich. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun, File)

Lions fire offensive coordinator John Morton after coach Dan Campbell took over play-calling duties

January 6, 2026

The Detroit Lions have fired offensive coordinator John Morton. The move Tuesday was expected after the Lions missed the playoffs and coach Dan Campbell took over Morton’s play-calling duties midway through the season. Campbell is now looking for his third offensive coordinator in three seasons. Former OC Ben Johnson left the Lions a little more than a year ago to lead the Chicago Bears and helped them win the NFC North. The Lions failed to make the postseason after winning that division the previous two seasons and earning top seeding in the NFC last year.

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Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Justin Berl)

AP Source: John Harbaugh leaving the Baltimore Ravens after 18 seasons as coach

January 6, 2026

A person with knowledge of his decision says John Harbaugh is leaving the Baltimore Ravens after 18 seasons as their coach. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the Ravens haven’t announced the decision. The move comes after the Ravens were one of the league’s most disappointing teams this season, going 8-9 and missing the playoffs after entering Week 1 as one of the Super Bowl favorites. Baltimore’s season ended Sunday night when Tyler Loop missed a last-second field goal, allowing Pittsburgh to hold on for a 26-24 victory in the game that decided the AFC North title.

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FILE - Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., speaks during a press conference in Chico, Calif., , Oct. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez, FIle)

California Rep. Doug LaMalfa’s death leaves a vacant House seat. What happens next?

January 6, 2026

California Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa’s sudden death this week leaves a new vacant seat in the House. It comes just ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. LaMalfa’s death will further intensify a fight between Republicans and Democrats this year for the U.S. House control. His passing shrinks Republicans’ narrow majority in the House to 218 seats, to Democrats’ 213. California Gov. Gavin Newsom has 14 days to call a special election to fill LaMalfa’s remaining term.

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Merchandise is seen for sale at the Trump Store in Bensalem, Pa., Jan. 5, 2026, after owner Mike Domanico announced the storefront will close at the end of the month after six years. (AP Photo/Mike Catalini)

Trump store in suburban Philadelphia ‘kind of run its course’ and is set to close

January 6, 2026

A suburban Phlladelphia shop selling President Donald Trump-themed merchandise that became a magnet for die-hard supporters announced it’s closing its doors, six years after opening. The Trump Store, which sells hats, flags, T-shirts and other items, in hotly politically contested Bucks County, posted on social media that its storefront will be closing at the end of the month. Owner Mike Domanico said in a phone interview Tuesday that he’s closing the store because he’s focusing on another business selling targets and other items at gun shows, and he’s semi-retired, he said. But the closure is also an acknowledgement that business has slowed down.

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FILE - Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez smiles during a press conference at the Miraflores presidential palace in Caracas Venezuela, Nov. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos, File)

How Delcy Rodríguez courted Donald Trump and rose to power in Venezuela

January 6, 2026

Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s interim president, has risen to prominence through strategic moves and political savvy. In 2017, as Venezuela’s foreign minister, she directed Citgo to donate $500,000 to Donald Trump’s inauguration, aiming to attract American investment. Despite initial setbacks, Rodríguez’s efforts have made her a key figure in U.S. business and political circles. Her pragmatic leadership style has helped her amass power, including control over Venezuela’s oil economy. However, her rise leaves Venezuela’s democratic future uncertain, as elections remain unmentioned.

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) battles with New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Rangers’ Adam Fox going on long-term injured reserve and Igor Shesterkin regular IR, AP source says

January 6, 2026

New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox is going on long-term injured reserve, a person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press. Fox must miss at least the next 10 games as a condition of going on LTIR. The person said goaltender Igor Shesterkin was going on regular IR after getting hurt and exiting Monday night’s game against Utah. Shesterkin could not put weight on his left leg going off the ice after it bent awkwardly and he received medical attention. It’s unclear when Fox was injured since he played all of regulation against the Mammoth but did not skate a shift in overtime.

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Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are officially divorced after 19 years of marriage

January 6, 2026

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are now divorced and legally single. A Nashville judge has dissolved their 19-year marriage on Tuesday. Kidman filed for divorce in September, citing “marital difficulties and irreconcilable differences.” The couple has two teenage daughters, and Kidman will be the primary residential parent. They have agreed on a roughly equal division of their joint assets, with no need for child or spousal support. Kidman and Urban, both 58, met in Los Angeles in 2005 and married in Sydney the following year. The divorce was a surprise to the public, despite some public hints of marital difficulties.

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FILE - Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem appears before the House Committee on Homeland Security on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

DHS deploys 2K federal agents to Minneapolis area to carry out ‘largest immigration operation ever’

January 6, 2026

The Trump administration has launched its largest immigration enforcement operation, deploying up to 2,000 federal agents to the Minneapolis area. This move began over the weekend and targets alleged fraud involving Somali residents. Officials describe it as one of the largest single-city mobilizations by the Department of Homeland Security in recent years. Most personnel come from ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations, focusing on immigration arrests and deportations. Homeland Security Investigations agents are also involved, investigating fraud and unlawful employment practices. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was seen participating in an arrest over the weekend.

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FILE - Pamela Smart answers questions from the defense in her murder conspiracy trial, March 18, 1991, in Rockingham County Superior Court in Exeter, N.H. (AP Photo/Jon Pierre Lasseigne, File)

Pamela Smart seeks to overturn conviction for having teenager murder her husband

January 6, 2026

Pamela Smart, who is serving life in prison for orchestrating the murder of her husband by her teenage student in 1990, is seeking to overturn her conviction over what her lawyers  claim were several constitutional violations. The petition for habeas corpus relief was filed Monday in New York, where she is being held, and in New Hampshire where she was sentenced. The move comes about seven month after New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte rejected a request for a sentence reduction hearing. Ayotte said she has reviewed the case and decided it is not deserving of a hearing.

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Secretary Marco Rubio meets with Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot at the State Department, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026 in Washington. (AP Phoro/Kevin Wolf)

US nearly triples list of countries whose citizens must post bonds up to $15,000 to apply for visas

January 6, 2026

The Trump administration is nearly tripling the number of countries whose passport holders will be required to post bonds of up to $15,000 to apply to enter the United States. Less than a week after adding seven countries to the list of nations subject to visa bonds, bringing the total to 13, the State Department on Tuesday added another 25. The bond requirement for the latest additions will take effect Jan. 21, according to a notice posted on the travel.state.gov website. The move means that 38 countries, most of them in Africa but some in Latin America and Asia, are now on the list, which makes the process of obtaining a U.S. visa unaffordable for many.

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FILE - Vice President JD Vance speaks during Turning Point USA's AmericaFest 2025, Dec. 21, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry, File)

Suspect in vandalism of Vice President JD Vance’s Ohio home is behind bars

January 6, 2026

An individual accused of vandalizing the Ohio home of Vice President JD Vance and causing other property damage is behind bars pending a Friday hearing. Twenty-six-year-old William D. DeFoor, of Cincinnati, is charged with damaging government property, engaging in physical violence against property in a restricted area and assaulting, resisting or impeding federal officers after the incident around midnight Monday. Federal authorities said DeFoor was detained by Secret Service agents assigned to Vance’s home in suburban Cincinnati after being observed entering the property armed with a hammer. Glass windows on the house were broken and a Secret Service vehicle was damaged.

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FILE - Joseph McGettigan III, Pennsylvania senior deputy attorney general arrives at the Centre County Courthouse for the second day of the testimony in the trial of former Penn State University assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, Tuesday, June, 12, 2012 in Bellefonte, Pa. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Joseph McGettigan, prosecutor in Jerry Sandusky and John du Pont cases, dies at 76

January 6, 2026

Joseph McGettigan III, a Pennsylvania prosecutor known for convicting Jerry Sandusky and John du Pont, has died at the age of 76. A funeral home on Tuesday confirmed that McGettigan had died on Dec. 31. McGettigan was the lead prosecutor in the 2012 trial of Sandusky, a Penn State assistant football coach, on child molestation charges. Sandusky was convicted of 45 counts. McGettigan also prosecuted du Pont, the heir to a chemical fortune who was found guilty of third-degree murder but mentally ill for the death of an Olympic wrestler who lived on du Pont’s estate outside Philadelphia.

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Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (6) warms up before the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football playoff quarterfinal game between Georgia and Mississippi, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

No. 6 seed Ole Miss, No. 10 Miami set up College Football Playoff game like no other

January 6, 2026

The Fiesta Bowl will be a College Football Playoff game like no other. Either No. 6 seed Mississippi or No. 10 Miami will play in the national championship game following a battle of teams left out of the CFP a year ago. The Hurricanes have rekindled some of the magic of their last championship in 2001 behind a stifling defense and steady quarterback Carson Beck. The Rebels have kept winning despite coach Lane Kiffin bolting for LSU. Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss has been superb since taking over as the starter in the third game of the season.

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Lisette Oropesa shines in Met’s ‘I Puritani’ and earns praise from Peter Gelb

January 6, 2026

Lisette Oropesa impresses Metropolitan Opera’s Peter Gelb with her talent and intellect. Gelb compares her to Beverly Sills, noting her quickness and connection with people. Oropesa, a 42-year-old soprano from Louisiana, stars in the Met’s new staging of Bellini’s “I Puritani.” Last week’s opening received rave reviews. Oropesa’s Met career began in 2005, and she has performed at major opera houses worldwide. She prepares for performances by staying silent for 12 hours. Oropesa overcame vocal issues due to acid reflux and supports young singers by donating to the Met National Council Auditions.

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FILE - Former Arizona state Rep. Austin Smith, R-Wittmann, pauses during a session on the floor during a debate on the Arizona abortion law at the capitol, April 24, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Ex-Arizona lawmaker who questioned election integrity gets probation for using forged signatures

January 6, 2026

A former Republican lawmaker in Arizona has been sentenced to probation and a five-year ban on running for public office. Austin Smith, who was a leader for the conservative group Turning Point Action, pleaded guilty to using nominating petitions with forged signatures for a 2024 primary election. He admitted to forging a dead woman’s signature and using false petitions. Smith served one term in the Arizona House before dropping his reelection bid in April 2024. His lawyer said Smith is embarrassed and will not run for office again. The judge noted the offense undermined election integrity. Turning Point Action is the campaign arm of Turning Point USA.

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Mary Teufel

January 6, 2026

Born in 1931 in Oklahoma, Mary lived through the Great Depression as a child and experienced World War II as

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FILE - This April 24, 2023. photo, shows the Wellspring Health Access clinic in Casper, Wyo. (AP Photo/Matthew Brown, File)

Abortion stays legal in Wyoming as its top court strikes down laws, including first US pill ban

January 6, 2026

Abortion will remain legal in Wyoming after the state Supreme Court struck down laws that  include the nation’s first explicit ban on pill abortions. The justices sided with the state’s only abortion clinic and others Tuesday in ruling that the laws violate the Wyoming Constitution. A lower court judge struck down the laws in 2024, ruling they violate a constitutional amendment that says competent adults have the right to make their own health care decisions. Earlier, the same judge blocked the laws from taking effect. Wyoming sought to join 13 states that have banned abortion at all stages of pregnancy since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022.

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Sydney Sweeney box-office hit ‘The Housemaid’ to get a sequel

January 6, 2026

After just two and half weeks of release, the Sydney Sweeney box-office hit “The Housemaid” is getting a sequel. Lionsgate announced Tuesday that it will start production on “The Housemaid’s Secret” later this year. The film will be based on the second of Freida McFadden’s bestselling trilogy of books. “The Housemaid” has been a hit at the holiday box office, grossing more than $75 million and $133 million worldwide in 17 days. The film has handed Sweeney a major box-office victory after a disappointing result for her awards-hopeful “Christy” in November. That film grossed just $2 million worldwide.

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FILE - Benita Fitzgerald Mosley, a U.S. Olympic gold medalist, speaks during a ceremonial groundbreaking for a new Olympic museum June 9, 2017, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

SafeSport Center turns to Olympic gold medalist Benita Fitzgerald Mosley as new CEO

January 6, 2026

The U.S. Center for SafeSport announced Benita Fitzgerald Mosley as its new CEO, placing the 1984 Olympic gold medalist in charge of rebooting an agency that has been plagued with problems over most of its nearly nine-year history. Fitzgerald Mosley will start her job Feb. 1, saying in a statement provided to The Associated Press that it is “more than a job opportunity for me, it is a calling.”

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A view of the Ice Hockey Arena during the U20 Ice Hockey World Championship between Poland and Italy as a test event for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, in Rho, near Milan, Italy, Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)

IIHF president on Olympic arena delays: ‘We’re going to have a tournament’

January 6, 2026

The head of the International Ice Hockey Federation says parts of the main rink for the Milan Cortina Olympics might not be fully finished on time. However, the playing surface, practice facilities and dressing rooms will be ready for the men’s event on Feb. 11. He spoke Monday at the world junior championship, noting the main arena will have 11,800 seats, which is less than expected. Construction delays have raised concerns, especially with the NHL returning to the Winter Games. The NHL plans to send experts to Italy to ensure the ice is safe. The IIHF isn’t overseeing construction but remains confident about the infrastructure.

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From Clinic to Courtside, Dr. Thornburg Continues to Ace Leadership—Winning Prestigious Service Award

January 6, 2026

Story and Photos by: Brent Kastner Dr. Lycia Thornburg, a respected dermatologist, author, and dynamic community leader, has been named the recipient of the prestigious Wolfenson Ratner Community Service Award, an honor recognizing the profound impact she has made in her profession and throughout the Rapid City tennis community. In the field of dermatology, Dr. […]

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Michigan State coach Tom Izzo reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Southern California, Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Former Spartans player Paul Davis ejected from game after criticizing officials from the stands

January 6, 2026

Former Michigan State and NBA player Paul Davis was ejected from the Breslin Center after vocally criticizing officials from the stands during the 12th-ranked Spartans’ 80-51 victory over Southern California on Monday night. Michigan State led 67-46 with just over six minutes left when officials motioned toward the stands to point out Davis. Davis eventually was ordered to leave. Michigan State coach Tom Izzo said after the game that “what he said, he should never say in the world.”

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FILE - NASCAR president Steve Phelps announces the inductees to the 2025 NASCAR Hall of Fame class, Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley, File)

NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps resigns after inflammatory texts revealed in trial

January 6, 2026

NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps has announced his resignation after over 20 years with the organization. His departure follows a federal trial where inflammatory texts he sent during revenue-sharing negotiations were revealed. Phelps will leave at the end of the month, ahead of the season’s start. His texts, including a derogatory comment about Hall of Fame team owner Richard Childress, led to backlash from supporters. Despite his contributions to NASCAR, including expanding its international presence and returning the sport during the COVID-19 shutdown, his resignation comes amid controversy. NASCAR has not announced plans to replace him immediately.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives at the U.S. Capitol Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, for a closed-door briefing with top lawmakers after President Donald Trump ordered U.S. forces to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and bring him to New York to face federal drug trafficking charges. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Trump’s vague claims of the US running Venezuela raise questions about planning for what comes next

January 6, 2026

President Donald Trump’s has made broad but vague assertions that the United States is going to “run” Venezuela after the ouster of Nicolás Maduro but has offered almost no details about how it will do so. That has raised concerns among some lawmakers and former officials about the level of planning for the country after Maduro was gone. Seemingly contradictory statements from Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have suggested at once that the U.S. now controls the levers of Venezuelan power or that the U.S. has no intention of assuming day-to-day governance and will allow Maduro’s subordinates to remain in leadership positions for now. The result has been confusion.

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FILE - Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus on the sidelines during a NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson, File)

Cowboys fire defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus after one season, AP sources say

January 6, 2026

Two people with knowledge of the decision say the Dallas Cowboys have fired first-year defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus after they allowed the most points and intercepted the fewest passes in franchise history. It’s the second consecutive season in which Eberflus has been fired. He was let go midseason in 2024, his third year as coach of the Chicago Bears. Eberflus made it to the end of the season in his return to Dallas, where he had been an assistant from 2011-17 before going to Indianapolis as defensive coordinator. But the 55-year-old’s fate appeared sealed before Sunday’s finale. Dallas’ 34-17 loss at the New York Giants set a club record as the ninth game of allowing at least 30 points.

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Alysa Liu’s second act: Once burned out by skating, world champ now setting sights on Olympic glory

January 6, 2026

Alysa Liu has rediscovered her passion for figure skating after stepping away from the sport. She retired unexpectedly after the 2022 Beijing Olympics at 16, feeling overwhelmed by the demands of training. Liu then attended UCLA, traveled, and expanded her social circle. A skiing trip reignited her love for skating, leading to a comeback. By January 2025, she placed second at nationals and later won the world championships. Liu continues to thrive, winning multiple titles and embracing a healthier approach to the sport. Now 20, she enjoys a balanced life, skating on her own terms, as she prepares for the U.S. championships this week.

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President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference at Mar-a-Lago, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Palm Beach, Fla., as Secretary of State Marco Rubio listens. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

What Americans think about the situation in Venezuela, according to recent polls

January 6, 2026

There are few signs that President Donald Trump’s supporters wanted the United States to become more embroiled in foreign conflicts — even as many Republicans show initial support for his military strike in Venezuela. That’s according to an Associated Press analysis of recent polling. A recent AP-NORC poll found many Americans want the U.S. government to focus in 2026 on domestic issues such as health care and high costs, rather than foreign policy issues. Meanwhile, polling conducted in the immediate aftermath of the military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro suggests many Americans are unconvinced the U.S. should step in to take control of the country.

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Jordan Stolz copletes his warm ups at the U.S. Olympic trials for long track speed skating at the Pettit National Ice Center Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Jordan Stolz focused on the Olympics at US speedskating trials. Everyone will focus on him in Milan

January 6, 2026

Now star speedskater Jordan Stolz can really turn all of his attention to being fully prepared to pursue four gold medals at the Milan Cortina Olympics. During the U.S. long track speedskating trials, Stolz didn’t actually need to perform well or produce good results. To earn his spots for the Feb. 6-22 Winter Games, the 21-year-old from Wisconsin simply needed to show up at the starting line for his quartet of events at the Pettit National Ice Center. He wrapped up the four-day trials Monday by winning the mass start. He also will compete in Italy in the 500, 1,000 and 1,500 meters, events in which he owns two world titles apiece.

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Lunar Owls forward Napheesa Collier, right, talks with guard Skylar Diggins as both sit out with injuries at the start of their Unrivaled 3-on-3 basketball game against Rose BC, Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, in Medley, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Unrivaled’s second season provides key gathering place for WNBA players during CBA negotiations

January 6, 2026

Napheesa Collier sat on the bench at Sephora Arena laughing with her Unrivaled teammate Skylar Diggins moments before tipoff between the Lunar Owls and Rose BC. It was a tiny glimpse of what Unrivaled provided star WNBA players in Year 1: high-level competition and camaraderie while offering an arena for players to sharpen their skills ahead of the WNBA season. Unrivaled’s second season began on Monday. Now the league is providing a central gathering place for players to strategize and build solidarity as players negotiate a new collecitve bargaining agreement.

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FILE - Attorney George Conway outside the New York City courthouse, April 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)

George Conway, persistent Trump critic, is running for Congress in New York

January 6, 2026

George Conway says he is running for a U.S. House seat in New York City. Conway is an attorney who once supported President Donald Trump and was previously married to former Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway. But he’s now a prominent Trump critic. He announced Tuesday that he’s entering a crowded Democratic primary to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler. Conway had recently been living in Maryland, but he said he moved to Manhattan a few weeks ago. Other candidates in the race include Nadler protégé, state lawmaker Micah Lasher, school shooting survivor and advocate Cameron Kasky and Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of John F. Kennedy.

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Golden State Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr reacts to a play during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Warriors coach Steve Kerr ejected after heated exchange over no-call in 4th quarter vs Clippers

January 6, 2026

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr was ejected in the fourth quarter of a 103-102 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Kerr was given back-to-back technical fouls after he was upset about John Collins of the Clippers not being called for goaltending. The 60-year-old coach crossed over the midcourt line on the sideline while yelling. An assistant and players Gary Payton II and Gio Santos tried to restrain him. It was the fifth ejection of Kerr’s coaching career. He walked off to jeers from the Intuit Dome crowd. Rapper Snoop Dogg was doing commentary for streaming service Peacock and he joked that the “Arizona Wildcat” was coming out of Kerr, who played basketball for the university in the late 1980s.

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