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January 8, 2026.

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 1988, file photo, University of Miami coach Jimmy Johnson is carried from the field by his players after the Hurricanes defeated the Oklahoma 20-14 in the Orange Bowl Classic, in Miami. (AP Photo/Raul Demolina, File)

Home, sweet home for Canes: Miami to play for the CFP national championship at Hard Rock Stadium

January 8, 2026

Miami is heading home from the Fiesta Bowl on Friday. The Hurricanes will play for a national championship on their home field for the fifth time. They’ll face either Oregon or Indiana in the College Football Playoff title game on Jan. 19 at Hard Rock Stadium. Miami’s quarterback, Carson Beck, ran for the go-ahead touchdown in the Hurricanes’ 31-27 win over Mississippi in the Fiesta Bowl. Miami is 3-1 in previous home national-title-game appearances. Coach Mario Cristobal says the team knows the time is now.

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) celebrates his three-point basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Anthony Edwards, the 3rd-youngest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 career points: ‘It’s cool.’

January 8, 2026

Anthony Edwards became the third-youngest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 career points when the Minnesota Timberwolves star swished a 13-foot fadeaway jumper from the baseline in the fourth quarter against Cleveland. Edwards at 24 years and 156 days old was beaten to the mark by LeBron James and Kevin Durant. He is one of seven players who’ve hit 10,000 points before age 25. Kobe Bryant, Luka Doncic, Tracy McGrady and Carmelo Anthony are also in that group. Edwards had 25 points, nine assists and seven rebounds as the Timberwolves beat the Cavaliers 131-122.

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This combination of photos show Rosé performing at the Global Citizen Festival in New York on Sept. 27, 2025, left, Ejae, from "KPop Demon Hunters," at the A Year in TIME honors gala in New York on Dec. 10, 2025, center, and Yoonchae, of KATSEYE, performing in Inglewood, Calif., on Dec. 12, 2025. (AP Photo)

Will K-pop earn its first Grammy in 2026? Maybe, but it’s complicated

January 8, 2026

K-pop is an inextricable force in global pop culture. It has also long been undercelebrated at institutions like the Grammys. That could change at the 2026 Grammy Awards ceremony next month. K-pop artists have earned nominations in three of the big four categories for the first time. Experts say it may be a historic moment for K-pop, but this year’s nominees are better described as K-pop-adjacent. Up for awards are Katseye, HUNTR/X’s “Golden” from the “KPop Demon Hunters” soundtrack and Rosé and Bruno Mars’ “APT.” The artists perform mostly in English, and the songs feature universally accessible and beloved pop hooks.

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Luigi Mangione appears in Manhattan Criminal Court for an evidence hearing, Thursday , Dec. 18, 2025, in New York. (Shannon Stapleton/Pool Photo via AP)

Luigi Mangione heads to court as he fights to block death penalty, murder charge and key evidence

January 8, 2026

Luigi Mangione is due in federal court for a pivotal hearing in his fight to bar the government from seeking the death penalty against him in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Garnett has said she also plans to set a trial date during Friday’s proceeding. Mangione’s lawyers contend that authorities prejudiced his case by turning his December 2024 arrest into a “Marvel movie” spectacle and by publicly declaring their desire to see him executed even before he was formally indicted. The charge that has enabled the government to seek the death penalty is murder by firearm. His attorney’s say it’s legally flawed. Federal prosecutors say Mangione’s lawyers are wrong.

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Miami head coach Mario Cristobal reacts after a touchdown during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal game against Mississippi, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

In Cristobal’s image, Miami’s beefy offensive line steamrolls a path to title game

January 8, 2026

Mario Cristobal is taking his Miami Hurricanes to the national championship after the kind of performance that the former offensive lineman had to love. The No. 10 seed Hurricanes dominated the line of scrimmage for the majority of their 31-27 victory over No. 6 Ole Miss on Thursday night in the Fiesta Bowl, racking up an impressive 191 yards rushing as a veteran offensive line spent much of the night steamrolling the Rebels’ defense. Miami’s veteran, massive line has been one of the team’s strengths all season and created some big holes for Mark Fletcher Jr., who ran for 133 yards on 22 carries. The Hurricanes finished with 459 total yards.

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United center employees clean the court during a delay before an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat in Chicago, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Heat-Bulls game at the United Center postponed due to condensation on the court

January 8, 2026

The game between the Miami Heat and the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on Thursday was postponed after a nearly two-hour delay due to condensation on the court. The officials cited “court conditions” for the delay in starting the contest. There appeared to be moisture on the floor at the United Center, which is also home to the Chicago Blackhawks, who played Wednesday and will skate at the arena again Friday.  Workers tried to dry the surface using mops and towels. The game was officially postponed at 8:53 p.m., prompting boos from the crowd. A rescheduled date for the game was not immediately announced.

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Minnesota Timberwolves and Cleveland Cavaliers players take part in a moment of silence for Renee Good, who was fatally shot by an ICE officer yesterday in Minneapolis, before an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

T-wolves hold a pregame moment of silence for Renee Good, the woman fatally shot by an ICE officer

January 8, 2026

The Minnesota Timberwolves have held a moment of silence before their game for Renee Good, the 37-year-old woman fatally shot in her car by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer. Good was killed following a brief confrontation with ICE officers Wednesday morning on a Minneapolis street about 3 miles from Target Center. The shooting fueled further protests around the Twin Cities in light of a recent surge of ICE activity in the area as part of the Trump administration’s illegal immigration crackdown. Timberwolves coach Chris Finch says the Minneapolis community “has suffered yet another unspeakable tragedy.”

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Vancouver Canucks defenseman Zeev Buium, left, moves the puck ahead of Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Patrick Kane becomes 50th player in NHL history to reach 500 goals

January 8, 2026

Patrick Kane became the 50th player in NHL history to reach 500 goals, scoring his second goal of the game into an empty net with 3:53 left to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-1 on Thursday night. The 37-year-old Kane is the fifth U.S.-born player to reach the milestone, following Mike Modano (561), Keith Tkachuk (538), Jeremy Roenick (513) and Joe Mullen (502). Brett Hull, a dual citizen who was born in Canada and played internationally for the United States, had 741 goals. Kane opened the scoring on a two-man advantage with 29 seconds left in the first period. Kane has 1,369 points, five behind Modano for the U.S.-born mark.

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FILE - Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal throws during the first inning in Game 5 of baseball's American League Division Series against the Seattle Mariners, Oct. 10, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)

Tarik Skubal asks for record $32 million in arbitration while Detroit Tigers offer $19 million

January 8, 2026

Two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal asked for a record $32 million in salary arbitration while the Detroit Tigers offered the left-hander $19 million. Skubal was the most prominent of the 166 players eligible for arbitration at the start of the day who swapped figures with their teams. Those without agreements face hearings before three-person panels from Jan. 26 to Feb. 13. A two-time All-Star, the 29-year-old Skubal will be eligible for free agency after the World Series. He is 54-37 with a 3.08 ERA in six major league seasons.

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Sarah Jessica Parker gets Golden Globes’ Carol Burnett Award and Helen Mirren gets DeMille prize

January 8, 2026

Helen Mirren has received the Cecil B. DeMille award for career achievement from the Golden Globes, and Sarah Jessica Parker got the Carol Burnett Award for a life in television. The prizes were presented at a new event called Golden Eve that aired on CBS on Thursday night ahead of Sunday’s Golden Globe Awards. Mirren got her DeMille Award from fellow winner and frequent co-star Harrison Ford at the Beverly Hilton hotel. Parker’s husband of nearly 30 years Matthew Broderick presented her with the Burnett Award. The 92-year-old Burnett, who was in the audience, told Parker “welcome to the club.”

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A Person walks past a wallpaper TV display at the LG booth during the CES tech show Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

From climbing vacuums to cyber pets: Some highlights of CES 2026

January 8, 2026

CES 2026 showcased futuristic tech, from paper-thin screens to AI-driven gadgets. Meanwhile, robots were everywhere on the show floor, assisting and entertaining. Highlights of the annual tech trade show in Las Vegas included Lego introducing Smart Play, a blend of connected bricks with Star Wars themes. Clicks Technology also revived the digital phone keyboard with a magnetic QWERTY mode, while LG unveiled a TV as thin as paper. Roborock presented a vacuum that climbs stairs and Razer demoed AI-powered headphones similar to smart glasses. Strutt introduced a self-driving mobility chair and Uber revealed a premium robotaxi.

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Law enforcement officials work the scene following reports that federal immigration officers shot and wounded people in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

Federal immigration officers shoot and wound 2 people in Portland, Oregon, authorities say

January 8, 2026

Federal immigration officers have shot and wounded two people in a vehicle outside a hospital in Portland, Oregon. Thursday’s shooting comes a day after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a driver in Minnesota. The Department of Homeland Security described the vehicle’s passenger as “a Venezuelan illegal alien affiliated with the transnational Tren de Aragua prostitution ring” who had been involved in a recent shooting in Portland. The statement said that when agents identified themselves to the vehicle occupants, the driver tried to run them over and an agent shot. There was no immediate independent corroboration of those events. The FBI’s Portland office says it is investigating.

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FILE - The WNBA logo is seen near a hoop before an WNBA basketball game at Mohegan Sun Arena, May 14, 2019, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)

WNBPA and WNBA will not extend CBA deadline; sides will continue to negotiate ‘in good faith’

January 8, 2026

WNBPA vice president Breanna Stewart says the players’ union and WNBA will not agree to another collective bargaining agreement extension after the deadline passes Friday night. Stewart told reporters Thursday that the players would continue to negotiate in good faith. The league wouldn’t confirm that the two sides won’t reach an extension by the deadline. A WNBA spokesman said the league would “continue to negotiate in good faith with the goal of reaching a deal as quickly as possible.” The league and the players have had two previous extensions and have met in person several times this week. Any stalled negotiations could delay the start of the 2026 season.

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) passes against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Brock Purdy leads 49ers back to Philadelphia for wild-card matchup 3 years after elbow injury

January 8, 2026

Brock Purdy’s journey from the last pick of the 2022 draft to the San Francisco 49ers’ starting quarterback has been remarkable. After tearing a ligament in his right elbow during his first playoff game in Philadelphia, Purdy’s future was uncertain. He returned from surgery, proving himself as the franchise quarterback and an AP NFL MVP finalist in 2023. Purdy now leads the 49ers into another playoff game against the Eagles. Despite challenges, including a toe injury this season, Purdy has shown resilience. The 49ers are motivated after a disappointing regular-season finale against Seattle.

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Madison Chock and Evan Bates compete during the ice dance competition at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

World champs Chock and Bates dazzle with Lenny Kravitz-inspired dance, lead U.S. Championships

January 8, 2026

Madison Chock and Evan Bates have taken a big lead at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships with a Lenny Kravitz-inspired rhythm dance. They’re chasing a record seventh ice dance title. The three-time defending world champions scored a season-best 91.70 points. Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik are second with 85.98 points. The men’s short program is later Thursday with Ilia Malinin, the two-time reigning world champion, beginning his pursuit of a fourth consecutive national championship. The first medals will be awarded Friday night after the pairs and women’s free skates.

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A banner on the front end of a bus features images of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and China's Xi Jinping with a message that reads in Spanish: "An example for the world," during a government-organized rally opposing U.S. intervention, in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Cristian Hernandez)

Trump has a China problem in Venezuela: What to do with Beijing’s debt and oil stakes

January 8, 2026

President Donald Trump’s plan to control Venezuela’s oil industry and counter China’s influence could clash with his goal of stabilizing trade with Beijing. Venezuela owes China at least $10 billion, a debt paid down by oil shipments. There’s a possibility that an interim Venezuelan government aligned with Washington might end up questioning the deals. That would be a big blow to two major Chinese companies with significant oil stakes in Venezuela. But experts say there’s good reason for Washington to work with Beijing given the delicate trade negotiations between the two superpowers. Beijing has expressed strong opposition to U.S. actions in Venezuela.

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FILE - New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu controls the ball against the Phoenix Mercury during the second half of Game 1 during the first round of the WNBA basketball playoffs Sept. 14, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb, File)

Sabrina Ionescu sidelined for Unrivaled’s 2nd season due to injury

January 8, 2026

Sabrina Ionescu will not play in the second season of Unrivaled because of an injury sustained during the WNBA season. Unrivaled began its second season on Monday and announced the news Thursday. The league added that Ionescu will still be involved with off-court initiatives and partnership opportunities. The four-time WNBA All-Star with the New York Liberty played for Phantom BC during Unrivaled’s first season and averaged 18.2 points and seven rebounds. Ionescu joined Napheesa Collier as stars who have been ruled out for Unrivaled’s second season. Collier was set to have surgery on both of her ankles.

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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)

Venezuela helps vault Rubio to quarterback of Trump’s foreign policy team

January 8, 2026

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a football fan, now is quarterbacking President Donald Trump’s foreign policy team as it navigates particularly turbulent global waters, notably in Venezuela. The Trump administration has alarmed much of the world with its stunning military operation that captured now-former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and its threats to potentially annex Greenland by force. In that, Rubio has emerged as a voice of relative calm. He has used public comments and private briefings to lawmakers to tone down bombastic remarks from the president and other top officials even as he offers a full-throated defense of Trump’s more audacious plans.

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Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred speaks at a new conference at Major League Baseball's office in New York on Jan. 8, 2026, announcing a volunteer initiative with Foster Love to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States. (AP Photo/Ron Blum)

9 FanDuel network teams end deals, MLB prepared to produce and distribute broadcasts

January 8, 2026

Nine Major League Baseball teams have ended their deals with the FanDuel Sports Network for local broadcasts. Commissioner Rob Manfred says MLB is ready to produce and distribute the games. Main Street Sports Group, which runs FanDuel networks, missed a payment to the St. Louis Cardinals. It also carries games for other MLB, NBA, and NHL teams. Manfred assures fans will still see games, whether through Main Street, a third party, or MLB media. MLB previously took over broadcasts for several teams after missed payments. Local media provides over 20% of industry revenue.

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FILE - The xAI data center is seen, May 7, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)

Elon Musk’s xAI to build $20 billion data center in Mississippi

January 8, 2026

Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, plans to spend $20 billion on a data center in Southaven, Mississippi. Gov. Tate Reeves announced Thursday that this is the largest private investment in the state’s history. The center, called MACROHARDRR, will be near Memphis, Tennessee, and is xAI’s third in the area. xAI CFO Anthony Armstrong says it will house the world’s largest supercomputer. The project faces scrutiny over environmental concerns, especially regarding air pollution near predominantly Black communities. A local group opposes the development. xAI is expected to start operations next month, with significant tax incentives in place.

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A replica plaque commemorating the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot stands outside the office of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

After delays, the missing Jan. 6 plaque will be displayed at the Capitol

January 8, 2026

The Senate has agreed to display a plaque honoring the police who defended the Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021 attack. The action rebuffs House Speaker Mike Johnson who has said the commemorative memorial does not comply with the law. The resolution says the plaque will be displayed in the Senate wing until it can be placed in its permanent location. Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina announced during this week’s fifth anniversary of the Capitol siege that he would seek to ensure the plaque was installed and partnered with Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon. Senators said police must be honored for defending democracy.

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Vice President JD Vance takes questions from reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Vance calls killing of Minneapolis woman by an ICE officer ‘a tragedy of her own making’

January 8, 2026

Vice President JD Vance is blaming a federal immigration officer’s fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman on “a left-wing network,” Democrats, the news media and the woman who was killed. Vance said Thursday he wasn’t worried about prejudging the investigation into the death of 37-year-old Renee Good. He said the videos he’d seen of the Wednesday incident show that “What you see is what you get in this case.” He said he was sad about her death but called her “brainwashed” and “a victim of left-wing ideology.” Vance also said the administration would name a prosecutor to investigate fraud in government assistance programs, starting in Minnesota.

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Oregon head coach Dan Lanning speaks at a press conference ahead of an Orange Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against Texas Tech, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Dania Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Indiana and Oregon coaches and coordinators juggle transfer portal chaos amid playoff race

January 8, 2026

The College Football Playoff faces a new challenge as it coincides with the transfer portal. This year, the portal has one 15-day window from January 2-16. Coaches and players are juggling playoff games and recruiting. Oregon coach Dan Lanning and Indiana coach Curt Cignetti are navigating this while preparing for the Peach Bowl. Both teams played on January 1, with Indiana beating Alabama and Oregon defeating Texas Tech. Oregon’s coordinators, Will Stein and Tosh Lupoi, are also preparing for new head coaching roles. They emphasize the importance of staying focused amid the chaos.

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Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel, center, looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Lions have reached out to Mike McDaniel about their offensive coordinator opening, AP source says

January 8, 2026

The Detroit Lions have reached out to Mike McDaniel about their offensive coordinator opening. That’s according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because the team’s interest in the former Miami Dolphins coach has not been publicly disclosed. Detroit fired offensive coordinator John Morton on Tuesday in a move that was expected after the team missed the playoffs and coach Dan Campbell took over play-calling duties midway through the season. The Lions are looking for their third offensive coordinator in three seasons.

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Medina County Sheriff's Detective Rodney Rees, left, and Captain Eric Bars, right, speak during a news conference concerning arrests in connection with the Nov. 16 burglary at the home of Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Medina, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Suspects in burglary of Shedeur Sanders’ home are from Atlanta area and used stolen rental car

January 8, 2026

Authorities say four suspects from Atlanta are involved in the burglary of Shedeur Sanders’ home. They are accused of using a stolen rental car for the break-in on Nov. 16. Three suspects are in custody in Georgia and are awaiting extradition to Ohio. They are Jarvet Myrick, Deandrez Jackson and Maurice Exavier Taylor. Carlos DeAnthony Morris remains at large. The group is accused of targeting high-profile individuals and committing multiple burglaries. Sanders’ home was robbed during his first NFL game and about $200,000 in property was stolen. Authorities used surveillance footage to identify the suspects. It wasn’t immediately clear who would represent them when they get to Ohio.

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President Donald Trump points to the crowd as he walks off stage after speaking to House Republican lawmakers during their annual policy retreat, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump says he wants government to buy $200B in mortgage bonds in a push to bring down mortgage rates

January 8, 2026

President Donald Trump says he is directing the federal government to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds, a move he said would help reduce mortgage rates at a time when Americans are worried about home prices. Trump and the White House have been trying to show they are responding to voter concerns about affordability ahead of midterm elections in November. Trump last month said he planned to unveil housing reforms — and on Wednesday he said he wants to block institutional investors from buying houses.

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FILE - People hold posters of Charlie Kirk during a Turning Point USA rally at Utah State University, as a part of the organization's push to memorialize Kirk, Sept. 30, 2025, in Logan, Utah. (AP Photo/Alex Goodlett, File)

Tennessee university reinstates professor fired for Charlie Kirk post and settles for $500k

January 8, 2026

Austin Peay State University has reinstated a professor who was fired for his social media post after the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The Tennessee school is also paying the teacher $500,000 in the settlement. Austin Peay spokesperson Brian Dunn said Darren Michael returned to his position as a tenured faculty member at the university in Clarksville effective Dec. 30. A settlement agreement document confirms the payment amount. Michael was among the people who faced backlash and from conservatives and punishment professionally for their online statements about Kirk’s fatal shooting in September. Michael had posted the headline of a 2023 news article that says, “Charlie Kirk Says Gun Deaths ‘Unfortunately’ Worth it to Keep 2nd Amendment.”

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FILE - A loader holds a sign reading "Alligator Alcatraz" in its bucket as workers install it at the entrance to a new migrant detention facility at Dade-Collier Training and Transition facility, July 3, 2025, in Ochopee, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Officials withheld evidence on Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ funding, environmental groups say

January 8, 2026

Environmental groups claim federal and state officials withheld evidence about funding for an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades. The facility, known as “Alligator Alcatraz,” remains open in part because an appellate court relied on arguments that Florida hadn’t sought federal reimbursement, which would trigger federal environmental law requirements. Now emails obtained through public records requests show Florida had taken steps to get federal funding — including a grant application that was accepted weeks before the appellate ruling. The environmental groups argue this evidence should influence the court’s final decision.

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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks during a news conference at the Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

House easily passes spending package as lawmakers work to avoid another shutdown

January 8, 2026

The House has passed a bipartisan package of three spending bills that would fund parts of the federal government through September. The vote demonstrates lawmakers’ eagerness to avoid another government shutdown near the end of the month. Congress has so far passed only three of the 12 annual spending bills that fund federal agencies for the current fiscal year. Failure to pass the remainder before a Jan. 30th deadline risks another shutdown just weeks after the record-setting 43-day shutdown that occurred late last year. Congressional leaders from both parties endorsed the latest measure, which if passed in the Senate would belatedly get Congress halfway home in completing their work on this year’s spending bills.

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FILE - Winnipeg Jets goaltender Laurent Brossoit minds the net during an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars in Dallas, April 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

Sharks acquire goaltender Laurent Brossoit in a trade with the Blackhawks

January 8, 2026

The San Jose Sharks have acquired goaltender Laurent Brossoit in a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks. The Sharks sent defensemen Ryan Ellis and Jake Furlong, along with a 2028 fourth-round pick, to the Blackhawks for Brossoit, defenseman Nolan Allan and a 2028 seventh-rounder. Brossoit agreed to a $6.6 million, two-year contract with Chicago on July 1, 2024. But he never played for the Blackhawks. The 32-year-old Brossoit missed all of last season after he had a meniscus operation on his right knee. He had been playing in the minors this year after returning from offseason hip surgery.

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Metropolitan Police Department officers salute as a van carrying the body of MPD officer Terry Bennett, who died on Wednesday, weeks after being struck by a motorist, is driven past the Capitol, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Washington Metropolitan Police officer dies from injuries suffered while helping stranded motorist

January 8, 2026

A Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Officer struck by a car last month while helping a stranded motorist has died from his injuries, the department announced. Terry Bennett, 32, had been hospitalized since December 23 when he was struck by a passing vehicle as he helped a motorist who ran out of gas. The driver who hit him remained at the scene. No charges have been filed but the incident remains under investigation, a MPD spokesman said. Bennett, survived by his wife and son, is the 127th line of duty death in the department’s 164-year history.

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FILE - Former Arizona Rep. Gabby Giffords talks during a vigil remembering the 25th anniversary of the Columbine High School mass shooting, April 19, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)

Former Rep. Gabby Giffords returns to House floor on 15th anniversary of shooting

January 8, 2026

Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords returned to the House floor on the 15th anniversary of the assassination attempt that ended her political career. Giffords, accompanied by her husband, Sen. Mark Kelly, received a standing ovation as House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries praised her service and advocacy for gun control. Giffords was shot in 2011 while meeting constituents in Tucson, Arizona. She left Congress to focus on recovery. Giffords and Kelly later founded a group advocating for tougher gun laws. Jeffries pledges Democrats will prioritize gun control if they win the House majority in November.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) talks to offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Buccaneers fire offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard, special teams coach Thomas McGaughey and others

January 8, 2026

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have fired offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard, special teams coach Thomas McGaughey, quarterbacks coach Thaddeus Lewis, cornerbacks coach Kevin Ross and defensive line coach Charlie Strong. Grizzard replaced Liam Coen, who left after one season to become Jacksonville’s head coach. Coen took over for Dave Canales, who left after one season to become Carolina’s head coach. Both Coen and Canales led their teams to the playoffs.

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A makeshift memorial honoring the victim of a fatal shooting involving federal law enforcement agents is taped to a post near the site of the previous day's shooting, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minn. (AP Photo/Mike Householder)

ICE shooting reinforces Minnesota’s grim role as Trump’s public enemy No. 1

January 8, 2026

This week’s fatal shooting of a 37-year-old woman by an immigration agent had grim echoes in Minnesota. It took place in a state that’s seen daily conflicts with the Trump administration. And it happened only a few blocks from the site of the police killing of George Floyd in 2020. That slaying sparked the biggest civil unrest of Trump’s first term. The president often talks about how protests over Floyd’s death needed to be met with more force. That approach is what led to the administration announcing the launch of its biggest immigration operation ever in Minnesota this week.

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks at the Federal Reserve, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Budget office expects Federal Reserve to cut rates in 2026

January 8, 2026

The Congressional Budget Office has released new economic projections, expecting the Federal Reserve to cut short-term rates in 2026. The federal funds rate is projected to settle at 3.4% by the end of President Donald Trump’s term in 2028. The CBO also forecasts a gradual increase in the yield on 10-year Treasury notes. The unemployment rate is expected to peak at 4.6% in 2026, then ease to 4.4% in 2028. Real gross domestic product growth is predicted to rise to 2.2% in 2026, then slow to an average of 1.8% in 2027 and 2028. Inflation is expected to remain above the Fed’s 2% target in the near term.

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United National Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks during an event to mark the end of the U.N. political mission, in Baghdad, Iraq, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)

UN says the US has ‘legal obligation’ to fund agencies after Trump withdraws from several

January 8, 2026

The top United Nations official says the United States has a “legal obligation” to keep paying its dues that fund U.N. agencies after the White House announced that it’s withdrawing support from more than 30 initiatives operated by the world body. A spokesperson says Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Thursday that he regretted President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from 31 U.N.-related agencies. That includes the U.N.’s population agency and the U.N. treaty that establishes international climate negotiations. U.N. officials say that despite the announcement, they will continue to do their work because they have “a responsibility to deliver for those who depend on us.”

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill, Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

House heading toward vote to extend health care subsidies in a rebuke of GOP leadership

January 8, 2026

The House is pushing toward a vote on renewing subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans. It’s a remarkable rebuke of House Speaker Mike Johnson, who tried to stop it. But renegade Republican lawmakers joined with Democrats on a so-called “discharge petition” to force action. The health care tax breaks have lowered health insurance costs for roughly 22 million people, but expired last month. The Congressional Budget Office said the proposed three-year extension would increase the nation’s deficit by about $80.6 billion over the decade, and increase the number of people with health insurance by millions. Members of the Senate are working on an alternative bill.

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Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., speaks during an event on prescription drug prices in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Judge blocks Trump administration from purging DEI-related terms from Head Start grant applications

January 8, 2026

A federal judge has directed the Trump administration to stop purging words it associates with diversity, equity and inclusion from Head Start grant applications and barred it from laying off any more federal employees in the federal Office of Head Start. The decision follows an April lawsuit by organizations representing Head Start providers and parents. They are challenging the Department of Health and Human Services’ attempts to exclude children in the U.S. illegally and ban language associated with DEI efforts. A Health and Human Services spokesperson said he could not comment on the judge’s order.

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Some gifted dogs can learn new toy names by eavesdropping on owners

January 8, 2026

A new study finds that some gifted dogs can learn the names of new toys by eavesdropping. It’s a skill that has only been observed in a few animals, like parrots and apes. Ten gifted dogs watched their owners hold a new toy and talk to another person about it. Then the pups were told to go to another room and retrieve that specific toy from a pile. Seven out of 10 succeeded. Only a select group of pooches is capable of this, and scientists aren’t yet sure what’s behind it. The new research was published Thursday in the journal Science.

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Mississippi head coach Pete Golding runs on the field at halftime during the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football playoff quarterfinal game against Georgia, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Ole Miss and Miami to play for a spot in the FBS national championship game at Fiesta Bowl

January 8, 2026

Mississippi has kept winning despite its coach bolting for another program. Miami has rekindled the glory days of its 2001 national championship with a ferocious defense and steady quarterback. One will play for a national championship after Thursday night’s Fiesta Bowl. Ole Miss spent the last half of the regular season wondering if coach Lane Kiffin would stick around or leave for LSU. Once the coach did head out, the sixth-seeded Rebels kept winning. The 10th-seeded Hurricanes have done it with defense. Miami gave up its fewest points since the 2001 national championship team and has been even better in the playoffs.

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What to know about the rules for officers firing at a moving vehicle

January 8, 2026

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a woman in a moving vehicle in Minneapolis this week, sparking renewed questions about use-of-force rules. Most police departments and federal guidance bar shooting at a moving vehicle unless the driver poses an imminent threat beyond the vehicle itself. Experts say firing at vehicles is especially dangerous because stray bullets or a driver losing control can put bystanders at risk. Justice Department policy says deadly force is justified only when no reasonable alternative exists, including stepping out of the way. Officers can’t use lethal force just to stop or arrest someone who isn’t an immediate threat.

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Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson (15) is chased by Alabama linebacker Qua Russaw (4) during the first half of the Rose Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal game Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Tough, motivated defenses headline high-stakes Peach Bowl between No. 1 Indiana and No. 5 Oregon

January 8, 2026

Indiana linebacker Isaiah Jones insists there’s no real secret to the Hoosiers defensive success. They prepare hard. They follow the coaches’ instructions. They stick to the fundamentals. And they trust everyone to do their jobs. It’s as old-school as it gets, which is hardly a surprise in coach Curt Cignetti’s program. But No. 1 Indiana has reached Friday night’s Peach Bowl against No. 5 Oregon one win away from reaching its first national championship game because the Hoosiers remain motivated to prove something to themselves — and the college football world.

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Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Dolphins fire Mike McDaniel, the quirky, inventive coach who they once viewed as their future

January 8, 2026

The Miami Dolphins have fired coach Mike McDaniel following a 7-10 season in which Miami missed the playoffs for the second straight year. The decision Thursday ends McDaniel’s four-year tenure in Miami, a period defined by soaring expectations that ultimately went unfulfilled. Dolphins owner Stephen Ross said he spoke with McDaniel on Thursday morning to inform him of the decision. The Dolphins went 35-33 under McDaniel, reaching the playoffs in his first two seasons but losing in the first round each time.

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FILE - A sign is displayed outside the Internal Revenue Service building May 4, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Early birds can begin filing their taxes on Jan. 26 this year

January 8, 2026

The IRS will start accepting 2025 tax returns on Jan. 26, marking the official start of the 2026 tax filing season. The filing deadline is April 15. The IRS has faced challenges, including losing tens of thousands of workers through planned layoffs and buyouts spurred by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.. It also needs to implement major provisions from President Trump and Congressional Republicans’ tax package. The IRS expects to receive about 164 million individual tax returns this year, roughly on par with last year.

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A taste of nature can provide balance and calm during the workday

January 8, 2026

Getting into nature can be challenging during the workday. Many professions allow little time or access to the outdoors. But there are ways to enjoy the natural world even if you’re place of work is a windowless office cubicle. Scheduled meetings don’t have to be held indoors. An in-person appointment can happen on a park bench or while taking a walk. Mobile devices mean virtual get-togethers also aren’t limited to conventional workspaces. When the weather is cold, listening to recorded bird songs, putting leaves, flower petals or plants on your desk, or bundling up for a walk to a nearby garden are ways to get a breath of fresh air on the job.

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FILE - A group of African American students, left, enter the Boothville-Venice School in Plaquemines Parish, La., on Sept. 12, 1966, as a group of white mothers wait at the entrance of the school. (AP Photo/Jack Thornell, File)

Trump officials and Louisiana put an end to another decades-old school desegregation order

January 8, 2026

The Trump administration and Louisiana officials have lifted another decades-old school desegregation order, part of a campaign to end court orders they describe as outdated. A federal judge on Monday approved a joint motion from Louisiana and the U.S. Justice Department to dismiss a 1967 lawsuit in DeSoto Parish schools, a district of about 5,000 students in the state’s northwest. It’s the second such dismissal since the Justice Department began working to overturn desegregation cases it once championed. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill thanked President Donald Trump and his Attorney General Pam Bondi on Wednesday for “helping us to finally end some of these cases.”

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FILE - The International Space Station is seen from the space shuttle Atlantis on July 19, 2011, after it left the orbiting complex. (NASA via AP, File)

NASA cancels spacewalk due to medical issue and may bring the crew back early

January 8, 2026

NASA says it has canceled the year’s first spacewalk and may bring its crew back early from the International Space Station due to a medical issue. The spacewalk was supposed to happen Thursday, but was postponed because of an unspecified medical concern with an astronaut, who was not identified. The space agency says the crew member is stable and is considering options including an early end to the mission. The latest crew has been on the space station since August after launching from Florida.

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Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., speaks to reporters about a war powers resolution regarding Venezuela on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

Senate considers limiting Trump’s war powers after Venezuela raid

January 8, 2026

A resolution before the Senate would limit President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela. Democrats have failed to pass several similar measures in the past few months. But Thursday’s expected vote on the latest war powers resolution comes after the U.S. military seized Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in a surprise nighttime raid over the weekend. Some Republican senators say they’re considering whether to vote in favor of the resolution to limit Trump from taking more action in Venezuela. Democratic lawmakers are also preparing a resolution on Greenland after recent comments from Trump about a potential American takeover of the world’s largest island.

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FILE - Pedestrians walk past a help wanted sign posted on the door of a restaurant in San Francisco, Tuesday, April 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Slightly more Americans file for jobless benefits in the last week of 2025, but layoffs remain low

January 8, 2026

U.S. filings for unemployment benefits rose in the last week of 2025 but remain historically low, despite signs that the labor market is weakening. The number of Americans filing for jobless claims for the week ending Jan. 3 rose by 8,000 to 208,000, up from 200,000 the previous week, the Labor Department reported Thursday. Applications for unemployment aid are viewed as a proxy for layoffs and are close to a real-time indicator of the health of the job market. The total number of Americans filing for jobless benefits for the previous week ending Dec. 27 jumped by 56,000 to 1.91 million, the government said.

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FILE - New York Governor Kathy Hochul speaks during a press conference with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura, File)

Hochul and Mamdani to unveil free child care plan in New York City

January 8, 2026

New York City parents may soon have access to free child care for their 2-year-olds, under a plan set to be unveiled by Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The two Democrats are expected to detail the program at a news conference Thursday morning, along with a pledge from Hochul to pursue a wider, statewide child care initiative. For Mamdani, the announcement is the first step in fulfilling one of his trademark campaign promises, marking a potentially major boon for the mayor just days after he took office on promises of implementing a transformative agenda focused on making the city a more affordable place to live.

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Taylor Swift leads the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Award nominations, followed by Bad Bunny and more

January 8, 2026

Taylor Swift once again leads the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Award nominees with nine. She’s followed by Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter and Alex Warren, who are tied with eight each. The iHeartRadio Music Awards honor the most played artists of the year on its stations and app. Last year, Swift and country singer Morgan Wallen led the nominees with 10 each. She also led the nominees in 2024 and in 2023, when she tied with Lizzo and Harry Styles. The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards broadcasts live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 26 on FOX. It will also air on iHeartRadio stations across the U.S. and on the app.

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Work continues on the construction of the ballroom at the White House where the East Wing once stood, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

White House will present Trump’s ballroom project for a review months after construction began

January 8, 2026

The White House is expected to share details of President Donald Trump’s planned ballroom at a monthly meeting of the National Capital Planning Commission. The meeting is Thursday. An information presentation is often the first step in the review process. Commissioners can ask questions and share observations before a more formal review. Votes and public testimony will be allowed later. Trump in October demolished the East Wing of the White House in preparation for building the ballroom. The Republican president has put the price tag at $400 million — double the original estimate. The National Trust for Historic Preservation has sued to halt construction.

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Inside a chaotic digital record of the Brown University shooting: What students saw, feared, shared

January 8, 2026

As a shooting unfolded at Brown University on Dec. 13, students turned to the anonymous app Sidechat to document fear, confusion and grief in real time — often before receiving official alerts. An Associated Press analysis of about 8,000 posts shows how the campus feed became an emergency log as students sheltered in place, debated misinformation, sought reassurance and grappled with the physical and emotional toll of a lockdown that lasted into the night. The posts reveal how social media now shapes students’ experience of campus violence, while also highlighting tensions with the speed and flower of information from college officials.

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FILE - The home page for the crowdfunding platform GoFundMe is shown on a device in New York, Oct. 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan, File)

What Americans think about crowdfunding campaigns, according to a new AP-NORC poll

January 8, 2026

A new AP-NORC poll finds that about 2 in 10 U.S. adults donated money to a crowdfunding campaign over the last year, with medical expenses proving most common. Crowdfunding refers to pooling donations online through organized platforms such as GoFundMe and GiveSendGo. It has emerged as a convenient way to seek help covering costs for emergency treatment, Little League sports equipment and anything between. But participation still lags behind more formal avenues for giving. And Americans have some doubts about whether people who crowdfund really need the money and use it responsibly.

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Teen triplets pursue dream of representing Jamaica in ski racing at Winter Olympics

January 8, 2026

The teenage ski-racing triplets Helaina, Henri IV, and Henniyah Rivers are on a mission to represent their mother’s country of Jamaica at the Winter Games. On top of that, they hope to open more doors for Black athletes in a predominantly white sport. It’s a dream launched when their father found a pair of skis as a kid. Henri has already qualified for the slalom event, while his sisters are close. The triplets have traveled globally to chase races in an effort to qualify. Their story is often compared to the Disney movie, “Cool Runnings,” about the 1988 Jamaican bobsled team.

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom to deliver final State of the State address

January 8, 2026

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is set to deliver his final State of the State address to lawmakers in Sacramento on Thursday. His speech comes a day after California marked a year since the destructive Los Angeles-area fires broke out. It also comes after a year in which Newsom has sparred with President Donald Trump over everything from the Republican’s deployment of National Guard troops in L.A. to the federal government’s blocking of California’s first-in-the-nation vehicle-emission rules. This is the first year since 2022 that Newsom is delivering an in-person speech before state lawmakers for his State of the State.

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