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January 9, 2026.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic, left, and Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. go after a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Giannis stops LeBron twice in the final minute as the Bucks rally to beat the Lakers 105-101

January 9, 2026

Giannis Antetokounmpo blocked a shot by LeBron James and stole the ball from him on consecutive possessions in the final minute, and the Milwaukee Bucks blew a fourth-quarter lead before rallying for a 105-101 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Kevin Porter Jr. scored 22 points, and he hit two free throws to break a tie after Antetokounmpo blocked a driving layup attempt by James with 39 seconds left. Antetokounmpo then knocked the ball out of James’ hands from behind with 2 seconds left, and Porter hit two more free throws to seal Milwaukee’s fifth win in seven games. Luka Doncic had 24 points for the Lakers.

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Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant, center, shoots against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Howard Lao)

Kevin Durant passes Wilt Chamberlain for 7th on the NBA’s career scoring list

January 9, 2026

Kevin Durant passed Wilt Chamberlain for seventh on the NBA’s career scoring list when he hit a 3-pointer in the third quarter of the Houston Rockets’ game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Durant needed 15 points going into the game to eclipse Chamberlain, who scored 31,419 points. Durant’s jumper with 7:57 left in the third gave him 31,422. Dirk Nowitzki is sixth on the career list with 31,560 points.

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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)

WNBA and players’ union fail to reach new CBA, negotiations continue without extension

January 9, 2026

The WNBA and its players’ union weren’t able to agree to a new collective bargaining agreement by the Friday night deadline, and now the league enters a “status-quo” period with no new extension reached. Negotiations will continue with the current CBA in effect. The league and the players had two previous extensions, with the most recent expiring Friday night. The sides have met several times this week, but are still far apart on many key issues, including salary structure and revenue-sharing.

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Indiana defensive lineman Daniel Ndukwe (17) pressures Oregon quarterback Dante Moore (5) during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Dante Moore and the Oregon Ducks self-destruct in 56-22 Peach Bowl loss to No. 1 Indiana

January 9, 2026

The very first snap of the Peach Bowl pretty much summed up what kind of night it would be for Oregon. A pick-6 put Dante Moore and the Ducks in an immediate hole. That was only the beginning of their misery. No. 1 Indiana romped into the national championship game with a 56-22 blowout of fifth-seeded Oregon in the College Football Playoff semifinal in Atlanta. This was a one-sided affair that was essentially over by the time the Ducks dragged themselves to the locker room at the half, trailing 35-7 after turning the ball over three times. All three led to Indiana touchdowns.

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Hollywood stars gather for an all-winners celebration at the American Film Institute Awards

January 9, 2026

The American Film Institute Awards has gathered its 2026 honorees for a special luncheon in Beverly Hills. The Friday event honored creative teams both in front of and behind the camera. There were no acceptance speeches or suspenseful moments, just thoughtful tributes and clips showcasing the year’s work. AFI President Bob Gazzale emphasized shared recognition. The luncheon also featured AFI’s signature March of Time video montage, a sweeping look at cinematic and television milestones from decades past. It put this year’s honorees within the evolving history of the medium. Carol Burnett closed the ceremony, celebrating the power of creative collaboration.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James speaks during a press conference, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

New York attorney general sues Trump administration over offshore wind project freeze

January 9, 2026

New York’s attorney general has sued the Trump administration for halting two major offshore wind projects expected to power more than 1 million homes. State Attorney General Letitia James said last month’s order by the federal Department of the Interior to halt the projects was arbitrary and unwarranted. The department cited national security concerns in the Dec. 22 order. The department declined to comment on the lawsuit. James said the Sunrise Wind and Empire Wind projects had already cleared years of extensive security and safety reviews. She said pausing them now threatens the state’s economy and energy grid.

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Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov compete during the pairs free skating competition at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Efimova and Mitrofanov defend pairs title but face nervous citizenship wait for Olympic spot

January 9, 2026

Alisha Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov defended their pairs title at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Efimova, born in Finland, is awaiting U.S. citizenship to compete in the Milan Cortina Olympics. Mitrofanov is a U.S. citizen. The Skating Club of Boston and U.S. Figure Skating are trying to expedite her citizenship. The Olympic team announcement is on Sunday. Despite some errors, the pair scored 207.71 points, leading Ellie Kam and Danny O’Shea. Kam and O’Shea are likely to make their first Olympic team. The women’s title will be decided between Amber Glenn and Alysa Liu.

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FILE -Olive, 4, deposits an election ballot into a drop box in Seattle, Wash. under the supervision of her mother, on Nov. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Cedar Attanasio, File)

Judge blocks Trump’s elections order in lawsuit by vote-by-mail states Oregon and Washington

January 9, 2026

A federal judge on Friday blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from enforcing most of his executive order on elections against the vote-by-mail states Washington and Oregon, in the latest blow to Trump’s efforts to require documentary proof of citizenship to vote and to require that all ballots be received by Election Day. U.S. District Judge John H. Chun found that those requirements exceeded the president’s authority, following similar rulings in a Massachusetts case brought by 19 states and in a Washington, D.C., case by Democratic and civil rights groups.

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Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton responds to a question during a news conference after an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/Eric Lutzens)

No, he wasn’t just holding back: Sean Payton’s candid take on Broncos’ offensive struggles

January 9, 2026

Sean Payton acknowledges the Denver Broncos need to improve their offense despite recent wins. After losing to Jacksonville last month, the Broncos beat the Chiefs and Chargers, securing the top AFC playoff seed. Payton denies holding back plays to surprise opponents, allowing that the offense just wasn’t sharp. On Friday, the team returned to practice focusing on execution rather than specific opponents. Payton emphasized improving third-down and red-zone performance. Right tackle Mike McGlinchey agreed, noting the importance of turning field goals into touchdowns. The Broncos will learn their opponent over the wild-card weekend. They’ll face the lowest remaining seed.

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Washington Wizards newly acquired point guard Trae Young answers a question at news conference before an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Trae Young has a fresh start in Washington. His first order of business is getting healthy

January 9, 2026

Trae Young was introduced to the home crowd with a video during the first quarter of Washington’s game against New Orleans. Earlier in the day Friday, the trade that sent the high-scoring guard from Atlanta to the Wizards became official. Now Young can look forward to a fresh start after leaving the Hawks. The first big question is when Young will play again. He missed Friday night’s game with knee and quadriceps issues and hasn’t appeared in a game since Dec. 27.

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FILE -The entrance to Florida State Prison in Starke, Fla. is shown Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Curt Anderson)

Florida sets execution date for man convicted of killing a traveling salesman during a robbery

January 9, 2026

A man convicted of killing a traveling salesman during a robbery is set to become Florida’s first execution of 2026. A death warrant was signed Friday by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who signed off on a record 19 executions last year. Ronald Palmer Heath is scheduled to die by lethal injection Feb. 10 at the Florida State Prison. DeSantis oversaw more executions in a single year in 2025 than any other Florida governor since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976. The previous record was set in 2014 with eight executions. Heath was convicted of first-degree murder, robbery with a death weapon and multiple forgery charges in 1990.

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New signage, The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts, is unveiled on the Kennedy Center, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Washington National Opera bows out of Kennedy Center

January 9, 2026

The Washington National Opera has decided to end its arrangement with the Kennedy Center in the nation’s capital, though it says it is hoping for an “amicable transition.” The Opera said in a statement Friday, “To ensure fiscal prudence and fulfill its obligations for a balanced budget, the WNO will reduce its spring season and relocate performances to new venues.” It said the decision stemmed from the Center’s new business model, which “requires productions to be fully funded in advance — a requirement incompatible with opera operations.”

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FILE - An FBI seal is displayed on a podium before a news conference at the field office in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

Head of FBI’s New York field office to serve as co-deputy director after Bongino’s departure

January 9, 2026

The head of the FBI’s New York field office has been named co-deputy director of the bureau, replacing Dan Bongino following his departure last week. That’s according to an FBI spokesperson. Christopher Raia, who helped lead the response to the deadly truck attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day last year, was picked to run the New York office in April after having served as a top counterterrorism official at FBI headquarters. A former Coast Guard officer, Raia joined the FBI in 2003 and during the course of his two-decade career has investigated violent crime, drugs and gangs as well as overseen counterterrorism and national security investigations.

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Wounded veterans prepare to start their ride in the annual Florida Keys Soldier Ride organized by the Wounded Warrior Project, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in Key Largo, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Wounded veterans cycle through Florida Keys for annual Soldier Ride

January 9, 2026

Wounded veterans cycled along the Overseas Highway, including the Seven Mile Bridge, as part of the annual Florida Keys Soldier Ride. More 40 men and women, as well as their supporters, are participating in the cycling event organized by the Wounded Warrior Project. The ride through the Keys started Friday and runs through the weekend. While some riders are missing one or more limbs after combat injuries, the veterans are using bicycles fitted with special adaptive equipment. Other injuries, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, are not so visible. The organization’s cross-country and Keys bicycle trips provide inspiration and rehabilitative opportunities for injured soldiers, while raising money for others recovering in American military hospitals.

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President Donald Trump wears a gift, which he calls a "Happy Trump" pin, during a meeting with oil executives in the East Room of the White House, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump wears a new ‘Happy Trump’ lapel pin, but insists he’s never happy

January 9, 2026

President Donald Trump is showing off a lapel pin he says is called “Happy Trump,” featuring a cartoonish version of himself. He wore it Friday under the more traditional American flag pin during an event in the White House’s East Room with oil executives. Trump said the pin was a gift but maintained he’s never actually happy and won’t be satisfied until America is great again. Presidents have worn flag pins since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, with variations like Joe Biden’s American flag crossed with Ukraine’s. Barack Obama faced criticism in 2007 for not wearing one, but resumed the practice later.

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President Donald Trump laughs during a meeting with oil executives in the East Room of the White House, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump brushes off early posting of confidential jobs figures

January 9, 2026

In an unusual move, President Donald Trump posted a graph Thursday night on social media that reflected jobs data from December that weren’t supposed to be released until the Labor Department issued the monthly employment report Friday morning at 8:30 a.m. eastern. The monthly jobs numbers are a closely guarded secret because they can cause sharp swings in financial markets when released. Friday’s report, in fact, contributed to a rise in stock prices and a slight decline in bond yields. Early copies of the report are kept under lock and key at the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which compiles the data.

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FILE - The U.S. Supreme Court is seen on Capitol Hill, Nov. 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

Supreme Court will take up Cisco’s bid to shut down lawsuit by Falun Gong

January 9, 2026

The Supreme Court has agreed to take up an appeal from tech giant Cisco seeking to shut down a lawsuit claiming that the company’s technology was used to persecute members of the Falun Gong spiritual movement in China. The justices said Friday they will review an appellate ruling that would allow the lawsuit against Cisco to go forward in U.S. courts. Arguments will take place in the spring. The court acted after the Trump administration weighed in on Cisco’s behalf to urge the justices to hear the case. An Associated Press investigation last year showed that Cisco and other American tech companies to a large degree designed and built China’s surveillance state, despite warnings the tools were being used to persecute religious groups.

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FILE - Students walk by graffiti near university president Richard Saller's office at Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif., June 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Nic Coury, File)

Trial begins for Stanford students for occupying offices in pro-Palestinian protest

January 9, 2026

Opening statements began Friday in the trial of five current and former Stanford students who overtook a university building during 2024 pro-Palestine protests. Eleven demonstrators were indicted in October on felony vandalism and trespassing charges after barricading themselves inside the president and provost’s offices in June. Authorities arrested and charged 12 people. One defendant pleaded no contest, and six others accepted plea deals. The five facing trial pleaded not guilty. Prosecutors accused them of vandalism and disabling security cameras. The university is seeking $329,000 in restitution. Protests erupted across U.S. campuses in 2024, with 3,200 arrests during pro-Palestinian demonstrations.

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President Donald Trump listens as he was speaking with reporters while in flight on Air Force One, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, as returning to Joint Base Andrews, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Fractures are starting to show in Trump’s GOP at the start of this election year

January 9, 2026

President Donald Trump gathered House Republicans this week at Washington’s Kennedy Center for a pep rally that kicked off the year. But by the time Republican lawmakers had completed their first week of work, fractures in the party were already showing. A few Republicans are pushing back on Trump’s aggression in the Western Hemisphere. The party is also not unified over health care benefits. Senate Majority Leader John Thune says that Republicans are “going to be focused like a laser” on issues of affordability. But Democrats are making the case that Trump is becoming distracted from the needs of Americans, especially after the attack on Venezuela.

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Demonstrators holds signs during a protest by Uber and Lyft drivers asking state regulators to take self-driving taxis off the streets due to safety concerns at the California Public Utilities Commission headquarters Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Haven Daley)

Lyft and Uber drivers protest Waymo robotaxis as California considers further regulations

January 9, 2026

Lyft and Uber drivers protested Waymo’s self-driving taxis in San Francisco. They urged state regulators to increase oversight of autonomous vehicles after incidents where the cars killed pets and blocked traffic. Around two dozen drivers and supporters gathered Friday outside the California Public Utilities Commission offices. They called for safer streets and greater accountability. Joseph Augusto, a driver for both Uber and Lyft, expressed concerns about unfair treatment compared to autonomous vehicle companies. The California Gig Workers Union wants the vehicles removed until safety issues are addressed. Waymo says it strives to be the world’s most trusted driver. The utilities commission says it has no comment.

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Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski walks on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Baltimore Ravens interview Kevin Stefanski and Klint Kubiak for head-coach vacancy

January 9, 2026

The Baltimore Ravens have interviewed former Cleveland coach Kevin Stefanski and Seattle offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak for their head-coaching vacancy. The Ravens fired John Harbaugh earlier in the week after 18 seasons at the helm. Stefanski was fired by the Browns after six seasons as coach. The 43-year-old Stefanski has won two Coach of the Year awards and guided Cleveland to its first postseason victory in over a quarter-century, but the Browns won only eight games over the past two seasons. This is Kubiak’s first season as offensive coordinator for the Seahawks, who have a first-round bye this week in the NFC playoffs.

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FILE - Philadelphia Phillies' Max Kepler during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Free agent outfielder Max Kepler suspended 80 games by MLB following positive drug test

January 9, 2026

Free agent outfielder Max Kepler was suspended for 80 games on Friday following a positive test for a banned performance-enhancing substance in violation of Major League Baseball’s drug program. Kepler tested positive for Epitrenbolone, a substance that led to a suspension in 2018 for boxer Manuel Charr. An 11-year major league veteran, Kepler spent last season with the Philadelphia Phillies. He played his first 10 seasons with the Minnesota Twins.

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U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks during a press conference, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Judge to temporarily block effort to end protections for relatives of citizens, green card holders

January 9, 2026

A federal judge is expected to temporarily block efforts by the Trump administration to end a program that offered legal protections for more than 10,000 relatives of citizens and green card holders. U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani said Friday during a court hearing that she plans to issue a temporary restraining order but did not say when it would be issued. Plaintiffs want it issued by Jan. 14. That’s when protections end for people from Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti and Honduras who are part of the Family Reunification Parole program. Plaintiffs argue that many of these people have waited years for green cards, with some just weeks away from getting them.

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Miami head coach Mario Cristobal yells from the sideline during the second half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal game against Mississippi, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Miami’s rise under Cristobal takes the Hurricanes home to play for a national title

January 9, 2026

Mario Cristobal’s goal when he was hired at his alma mater was to recreate the winning culture at Miami. Four years later, the Hurricanes will play for a national title in their home stadium. Miami clinched a spot in the College Football Playoff national championship with its 31-27 win over Mississippi in the Fiesta Bowl. Cristobal built the Hurricanes to get into this position by re-instilling a winning culture and discipline to a program that had fallen out of national prominence. Miami did it with a defense that made huge strides from just a year ago and with quarterback Carson Beck, the Georgia transfer who just wins games.

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FILE - U.S. Department of the Treasury Scott Bessent speaks before President Donald Trump arrives at the Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mount Pocono, Pa., Dec. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

As tensions flare in Minnesota, Treasury Secretary Bessent pushes a crackdown on fraud

January 9, 2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says his agency is taking a closer look at financial transactions between Minnesotan residents and businesses and Somalia. The actions come as the federal government ramps up its immigration crackdown in the state. The Treasury Department has ordered banks and businesses that people use to wire money to relatives abroad to scrutinize transactions. Bessent spoke to reporters during a Friday visit to Minnesota. Somali leaders and allies including Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey have vowed to protect the community. Bessent’s visit coincides with protests in Minneapolis after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer fatally shot a woman in a residential neighborhood on Wednesday.

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Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White (27) remains on the field to watch a tribute video after the Bills beat the New York Jets in the Bills' final regular-season NFL football home game in Highmark Stadium Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Orchard Park, N.Y.(AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Bills CB Tre’Davious White says he’s found peace and new perspective on life in return to Buffalo

January 9, 2026

Tre’Davious White arrived in Buffalo in 2017 driven to be the best and began entertaining visions of one day wearing a Hall of Fame gold jacket before two debilitating injuries stopped the cornerback in his tracks. It took time, bouts with depression, and spending a year away from Buffalo for White to find peace and discover what matters most upon rejoining the Bills this season. What he’s learned is no longer being defined by the game. And the 30-year-old believes he’s a better person for having to go through the difficult times. White spoke to The Associated Press as Buffalo prepares to open the playoffs at Jacksonville on Sunday.

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Producers Guild nominees include ‘One Battle After Another,’ ‘Sinners’ and ‘Weapons’

January 9, 2026

The Producers Guild of America has announced 10 nominees for their top prize Friday. This includes awards season front-runners “One Battle After Another,” “Sinners,” “Marty Supreme,” “Frankenstein” and “Hamnet.” “F1” and “Weapons” also made the list, as did “Sentimental Value,” “Bugonia” and “Train Dreams” Notably missing are “Avatar: Fire and Ash” and “Wicked: For Good.” The nominees align closely with recent actors and directors guild selections and the winner has 17 out of past 22 times gone on to win best picture at the Oscars. The 37th Annual Producers Guild Awards will take place on Feb. 28 in Los Angeles.

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) is tackled by Green Bay Packers safety Evan Williams (33) and cornerback Trevon Diggs (28) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)

Packers’ Trevon Diggs wants to make the most of his unexpected playoff opportunity

January 9, 2026

Trevon Diggs couldn’t have imagined a couple of weeks ago that he’d have a chance to make an impact in the playoffs. The 27-year-old cornerback finds himself in this improbable position after the Green Bay Packers claimed him off waivers from the Dallas Cowboys last week. Diggs performed capably while playing nearly half of Green Bay’s defensive snaps in its regular-season finale Sunday. Packers coach Matt LaFleur didn’t rule out the possibility of starting him in their Saturday night wild-card matchup at Chicago.

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Federal agents stand outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building as protesters gather in Minneapolis, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026.(AP Photo/Adam Bettcher)

Minneapolis schools will offer remote learning amid federal immigration enforcement

January 9, 2026

The Minneapolis school system will offer families the option of remote learning for a month amid federal immigration enforcement in the city. The district provided the update late Thursday in an email to teachers obtained by The Associated Press. This move comes as the Trump administration sends 2,000 immigration agents to the area. The community is also responding to the fatal shooting of a local woman earlier this week by a federal agent. Parents and educators say immigration enforcement in cities across the U.S. has led to dips in school attendance. The virtual learning option will be available through Feb. 12.

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Judge dismisses Salt-N-Pepa’s lawsuit to reclaim master recordings from Universal Music Group

January 9, 2026

A federal judge has dismissed Salt-N-Pepa’s lawsuit to reclaim ownership of their master recordings from Universal Music Group. On Thursday, U.S. District Judge Denise Cote sided with the recording giant, stating the group never owned the copyrights to their sound recordings. UMG argued the recordings were “works made for hire,” preventing rights reclamation. Salt-N-Pepa claimed their agreements indicated otherwise. The duo, Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton, became Salt-N-Pepa in 1985. They signed with Next Plateau Records, now under Universal’s Republic label. The judge found no evidence they granted the label copyright that can be reclaimed.

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FILE - Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard handles the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Seattle Kraken, Nov. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File)

Blackhawks center Connor Bedard set to return from shoulder injury

January 9, 2026

Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard is back after missing 12 games with a right shoulder injury. Bedard has been cleared to play against Washington. The 20-year-old center participated in the team’s morning skate ahead of the matchup with the Capitals. Bedard got hurt on a draw with 0.8 seconds left in a 3-2 loss at St. Louis on Dec. 12. He ranked among the NHL leaders with 19 goals and 25 assists in 31 games at the time of the injury. The Blackhawks have flourished of late, winning a season-high four in a row going into the Washington game.

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Betty Sinkey

January 9, 2026

Betty Sinkey, age 88, of Philip, South Dakota, died on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Scotchman Living Center in Philip.

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Phyllis Hanrahan

January 9, 2026

Phyllis Hanrahan, age 94 of Philip, SD, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the Scotchman Living Center

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FILE - Pharmacy manager Aylen Amestoy administers a patient with a seasonal flu vaccine at a CVS Pharmacy in Miami, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)

Some flu measures decline, but it’s not clear this severe season has peaked

January 9, 2026

U.S. flu infections are showing signs of a slight decline, but health officials say it’s not clear that this severe flu season has peaked. New government data posted Friday covered flu activity through last week. It showed declines in medical office visits due to flu-like illness and in the number of states reporting high flu activity. But flu deaths and hospitalizations rose. By some measures this season is already surpassing the flu epidemic of last winter. That was one of the harshest in recent history. And experts believe there’s more suffering ahead.

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Rapper Fetty Wap released from prison early in drug trafficking case

January 9, 2026

Rapper Fetty Wap has been released from a federal prison to home confinement after serving just over half a six-year sentence for drug trafficking. The federal Bureau of Prisons says he was discharged from a Minnesota prison on Wednesday and transferred to community confinement overseen by a bureau office in Philadelphia. The agency did not explain the early release. Fetty Wap issued a statement thanking supporters and saying he is focused on family and giving back to his community. The New Jersey-born rapper had pleaded guilty after being charged in a conspiracy to distribute heroin, fentanyl and crack cocaine to dealers on Long Island and in New Jersey.

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FILE - A bear lies inside a crawl space beneath a home in Altadena, Calif., Dec. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

California homeowner rolls out ‘unwelcome’ mat for black bear living under his house

January 9, 2026

A huge black bear has finally been evicted from a crawl space under a Los Angeles area house where it had been living since Thanksgiving. Altadena resident Ken Johnson said the animal twisted gas lines and toppled bricks as he came and went. California wildlife officials tried air horns and shooting paintball guns, but the bear wouldn’t budge. So Johnson turned to BEAR League, a nonprofit that says it specializes in “living in harmony with bears.” One of its experts climbed into the crawlspace behind the bear and encouraged it to leave. Then they put out an electric “unwelcome mat’ to shock the bear into staying away.

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FILE - Jon-Eric Sullivan, Green Bay Packers director of college scouting, talks in Green Bay, Wis., April 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer, File)

Jon-Eric Sullivan finalizing deal to become Miami Dolphins GM, AP source says

January 9, 2026

Jon-Eric Sullivan is finalizing a deal to join the Dolphins their general manager. That’s according to a person with knowledge of the hiring. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team had not made an announcement. The former Green Bay Packers executive is the first key piece in Miami’s organizational reboot. Sullivan was previously the Packers’ vice president of player personnel. He completed an in-person interview this week with the Dolphins. Miami was expected to move swiftly in hiring a new general manager after parting ways with longtime GM Chris Grier during the season. ESPN first reported the deal.

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FILE - Customs and Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino walks with border patrol agents through a neighborhood during an immigration crackdown, in Kenner, La., Dec. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

Federal officers are leaving Louisiana immigration crackdown for Minneapolis, documents show

January 9, 2026

Documents obtained by The Associated Press show that federal border agents are pulling out of a Louisiana immigration crackdown and heading to Minneapolis. The shift appeared to signal a wind down of the Louisiana deployment that began in December and had been expected to last into February. The Trump administration has begun surging thousands of federal officers to Minnesota under a sweeping new crackdown that is tied in part to allegations of fraud involving Somali residents. The Department of Homeland Security would not say Friday whether the Louisiana operation was ending in order to send officers to Minnesota.

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President Donald Trump waves 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 meets with oil executives at the White House on Friday, seeking investments in Venezuela

January 9, 2026

President Donald Trump is meeting with oil executives at the White House on Friday. He hopes to secure $100 billion in investments to revive Venezuela’s oil industry. The goal rides on the executives’ comfort with investing in a country facing instability and inflation. Since a U.S. military raid captured former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro on Saturday, Trump has said there’s a new opportunity to use the country’s oil to keep gasoline prices low. The meeting is set for 2:30 p.m., and is currently set to occur behind closed doors. The full list of executives has not been disclosed, but Chevon, ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips are expected to attend.

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Yvette Lyles points to the spot on her wall reached by floodwaters in Cahokia Heights, Ill., May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Phillis)

Poor communities threatened by aging sewers see crucial aid slashed under Trump

January 9, 2026

Deep funding cuts under President Donald Trump will make it more difficult for struggling communities to get help to fix sewer systems that put health and homes at risk. Cuts include grants, loans and technical help promised by the Biden administration to address racial and economic disparities. The cuts threaten to widen infrastructure inequality. Many cuts are part of Trump’s war on diversity, equity and inclusion. That includes a $14 million grant to help install septic systems in several majority-Black Alabama counties where many residents must pipe sewage from their homes onto their own property because it has nowhere else to go.

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Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts passes during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Jalen Hurts’ resilience and big-game prowess to be tested in NFC wild card game

January 9, 2026

Jalen Hurts has shown his ability to rise to big occasions, backed by a Super Bowl MVP. The Eagles need more of those performances as they aim for back-to-back titles. Despite throwing a career-high 25 touchdowns, Hurts had inconsistent moments this season. Much of the blame fell on first-year offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo. Hurts believes experience is key, with a 6-3 postseason record and two Super Bowl trips. The Eagles hope his winner traits will lead them to another championship. Hurts is known for his elite presence and ability to meet the moment.

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Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) rolls out during the second half of the Rose Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against Alabama Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

No. 1 Indiana and No. 5 Oregon to compete in CFP semifinal with No. 10 Miami waiting in championship

January 9, 2026

The winner of the College Football Playoff semifinal Peach Bowl between No. 1 Indiana and No. 5 Oregon already knows it will face a true road game in the national championship game. Waiting in the Jan. 19 national title game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, will be No. 10 seed Miami, which advanced with a 31-27 win over Mississippi on Thursday night in the first CFP semifinal at the Fiesta Bowl. The Big Ten will be playing for its third straight title, following Ohio State and Michigan the last two seasons.

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Maintenance technician Liz Cardenas replaces a conveyor belt roller at a training area in a Walmart distribution center Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in Bentonville, Ark. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Hiring was likely modest in December to end a year of weak job growth

January 9, 2026

Hiring likely remained subdued last month as many companies have sought to avoid expanding their workforces, though the job gains may be enough to bring down the unemployment rate. December’s jobs report, to be released Friday, is likely to show that employers added a modest 55,000 jobs, economists forecast. That figure would be below November’s 64,000 but an improvement after the economy lost jobs in October. The unemployment rate is expected to slip to 4.5%, according to data provider FactSet, from a four-year high of 4.6% in November. The figures will be closely watched on Wall Street and in Washington because they will be the first clean readings on the labor market in three months.

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