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January 13, 2026.

Kansas guard Darryn Peterson (22) shoots over Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Peterson and Kansas show their potential as Jayhawks crush previously unbeaten No. 2 Iowa State

January 13, 2026

Kansas has shown what it can do with a healthy Darryn Peterson and a regular rotation. The timing couldn’t have been worse for second-ranked Iowa State. After falling from the AP Top 25 following a second loss in their first three Big 12 games, the Jayhawks roared away from the stunned Cyclones on Tuesday night. Peterson scored 16 points and Tre White led the Jayhawks with 19. It was the kind of performance that college basketball fans are accustomed to seeing from coach Bill Self’s Jayhawks over the years.

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., speaks during a news conference at the Capitol, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Senate readies vote on Venezuela war powers as Trump pressures GOP defectors

January 13, 2026

Senate Republicans are facing intense pressure from President Donald Trump to vote down a war powers resolution that is aimed at limiting the president’s ability to carry out further military action against Venezuela. Five GOP senators joined with Democrats to advance the resolution last week. Democrats are forcing the vote after U.S. troops captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in a surprise nighttime raid earlier this month. The legislation has virtually no chance of becoming law because it would eventually need to be signed by Trump himself. But the vote has become a test of Republican loyalty to the president.

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during his State of the State address Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Proposed billionaires’ tax in California rattles Silicon Valley, entangles Gov. Newsom

January 13, 2026

A proposal to tax the accumulated wealth of California billionaires has ignited a political uproar in Silicon Valley and across the state. A large health care union is attempting to place a proposal before voters in November that would impose a one-time 5% tax on the assets of billionaires. The money would be used to backfill federal funding cuts to health services for lower-income people that were signed by President Donald Trump last year. Such proposals are popular within Democratic constituencies. But there are fears that billionaires could flee the state and take their tax dollars with them. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is trying to block the measure.

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President Donald Trump speaks with reporters at Joint Base Andrews, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Joint Base Andrews, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

From Minneapolis to Venezuela, Trump piles up the risks as he faces midterm verdict

January 13, 2026

President Donald Trump has claimed control of Venezuela, escalated threats to seize Greenland and increased immigration raids in the U.S. These actions have created turmoil as voters prepare for midterm elections that will determine control of Congress. Trump has faced backlash, even from some Republicans, for a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Trump has also expanded U.S. involvement in foreign conflicts, targeting Cuba and Iran. Trump insists he is fulfilling his promises, while Democrats criticize his handling of the economy and his power grabs.

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Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) blocks a shot by Pittsburgh Penguins' Rickard Rakell during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Kucherov scores deciding shootout goal as Lightning beat Penguins 2-1 for 11th straight win

January 13, 2026

Nikita Kucherov scored the deciding goal in the shootout and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 on Tuesday night for their 11th straight win. J.J. Moser scored in regulation and Andrei Vasilevskiy had 26 saves for the Lightning, who have not lost since a 2-1 defeat at home against Los Angeles on Dec. 18. The Lightning moved into first place in the Atlantic Division, one point ahead of Detroit, which lost 3-0 at Boston. Evgeni Malkin scored for the Penguins and Arturs Silovs had 30 saves. Pittsburgh lost its third straight (0-2-1) since a six-game win streak. Gage Goncalves scored for Tampa Bay in the second round of the tiebreaker, and Egor Chinakov tied it for Pittsburgh on their attempt in the third round. Kucherov then won it for the Lightning.

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Kansas guard Darryn Peterson (22) shoots over Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas hands No. 2 Iowa State its 1st loss of the season with dominant 84-63 win at Allen Fieldhouse

January 13, 2026

Kansas has handed Iowa State its first loss of the season, winning 84-63 on Tuesday night. Tre White scored 19 points and Darryn Peterson added 16 for the Jayhawks. Kansas, which recently fell out of the AP Top 25, dominated both ends of the floor. The Jayhawks forced Iowa State into 10 first-half turnovers and built a 44-23 halftime lead. Iowa State, previously unbeaten, struggled to catch up despite a second-half push. Joshua Jefferson led the Cyclones with 12 points but also had five turnovers. Kansas has won eight straight against Iowa State at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) looks for an outlet against San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 34 as Thunder top Spurs for first time in four meetings this season

January 13, 2026

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points as the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder beat San Antonio 119-98 on Tuesday night. This marked their first win in four tries against the Spurs this season. Jalen Williams added 20 points, while Chet Holmgren contributed eight points, 10 rebounds and three blocks. The Thunder improved to a league-best 34-7 at the season’s midway point. Stephon Castle leads San Antonio with 20 points. Victor Wembanyama added 17 points and seven rebounds. Oklahoma City has now won four straight games. The teams will meet again on Feb. 4 in San Antonio.

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Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra gestures from courtside during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

With Tomlin leaving, Spoelstra becomes longest tenured active coach in major US sports

January 13, 2026

Erik Spoelstra is now the longest-serving coach among the four major U.S. sports leagues. This change follows Mike Tomlin’s departure from the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday. Spoelstra, who has led the Miami Heat since 2008, expressed disappointment about the news. He became the NBA’s longest-tenured coach after Gregg Popovich retired last year. Spoelstra admired Tomlin’s motivational style and wished more teams valued stability. He also noted the recent end of John Harbaugh’s 18-season run with the Baltimore Ravens. Spoelstra sees his long tenure as a sign of the profession’s lack of patience.

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Supporters of former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro ride through the streets calling for his release as he faces trial in the United States after being captured by U.S. forces, in Caracas, Venezuela, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)

Multiple Americans detained in Venezuela have been released, Trump administration says

January 13, 2026

The Trump administration says multiple Americans who were detained in Venezuela have been released. The State Department did not provide the exact numbers of those released. But a person familiar with the matter, who spoke on condition of anonymity to describe non-public details, said four Americans were released as a group on Tuesday and one was quietly released on Monday. The State Department said, “This is an important step in the right direction by the interim authorities.” The releases come after the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a stunning nighttime raid earlier this month.

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Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen, center, lays the ball to the basket as Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis, left, is injured on the play during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Tyler Tate)

Anthony Davis expected to miss 6 weeks in latest absence for Mavs but won’t need hand surgery

January 13, 2026

Dallas Mavericks big man Anthony Davis will be sidelined about six weeks in his latest injury absence, although the 10-time All-Star won’t need surgery to repair ligament damage in his left hand. The teams says the determination to skip surgery came after a medical evaluation Tuesday. Davis was injured late in the Mavericks’ 116-114 loss to the Utah Jazz last week. It will be the second absence of at least a month this season for Davis. The 32-year-old missed 15 of the 16 games in November with a calf strain.

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Christina Castillo, center, with Dare to Struggle, speaks during a news conference outside the Santa Ana Police Department in Santa Ana, Calif., Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, following a recent protest outside a federal building in the city. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Demonstrator injured after federal agent fired projectile from close range during California protest

January 13, 2026

A demonstrator was hit in the face with a projectile fired by a federal officer at close range during a protest in Southern California. The protester was bloodied and with serious injuries, according to video and fellow protesters during a Tuesday news conference. The incident occurred during a Friday protest in Santa Ana over the shooting death of Renee Good in Minneapolis by a federal agent. Video shows the officer firing at the demonstrator, who grabbed his face and fell to the ground. In a statement read aloud by a friend, the demonstrator said he lost vision in one eye. Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin says two officers were injured.

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Actor Kiefer Sutherland arrested for allegedly assaulting a ride-hail driver, police say

January 13, 2026

Authorities say Actor Kiefer Sutherland has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a ride-hail driver in Los Angeles. Police responded early Monday morning to a call reporting an altercation at an intersection near the Hollywood Hills. Police said they determined the 59-year-old actor entered the ride-hail vehicle and physically assaulted the driver, who did not sustain any injuries requiring medical treatment. Sutherland was arrested and released from jail on a $50,000 bond. An email sent to representatives of Sutherland seeking comment was not immediately answered. Sutherland is best known for his longtime portrayal of federal agent Jack Bauer on the Fox TV ticking-time-bomb thriller “24.”

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FILE - New York Mets President of Baseball Operations David Stearns responds to questions during a news conference about MLB trade deadline deals, Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith, File)

David Stearns says he’s not blind to frustration of Mets fans but is certain overhaul is best

January 13, 2026

New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns has heard all the harsh criticism this offseason. But after saying goodbye to slugger Pete Alonso, star closer Edwin Díaz and two other Mets stalwarts before Christmas, a steadfast Stearns remains confident in his vision for 2026 and beyond. Stearns, who grew up a Mets fan in New York City, spoke Tuesday at a Citi Field luncheon with the team’s beat reporters. After letting some of the club’s most popular players leave this winter, a scorned Stearns says he’s even been hearing it from friends and family, at times.

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FILE - This remote camera image provided by the U.S. Forest Service shows a female gray wolf and two of the three pups born in 2017 in the wilds of Lassen National Forest in northern California on June 29, 2017. (U.S. Forest Service via AP, File)

Wildlife crews stop actively searching for young wolves after livestock attacks

January 13, 2026

Wildlife crews have stopped actively searching for two juvenile gray wolves in Northern California’s Sierra Valley. These wolves were part of the Beyem Seyo pack, which preyed on livestock last summer, alarming residents and frustrating ranchers. Last year, the pack killed or injured at least 92 calves and cows. In October, officials euthanized four wolves from the pack after livestock attacks that they called “unprecedented.” Despite efforts to capture the remaining wolves, officials have not succeeded. Ranchers are frustrated and suggest allowing people to hunt wolves that attack livestock. Gray wolves are protected under California’s Endangered Species Act.

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President Donald Trump gestures as he walks from Marine One after arriving on the South Lawn of the White House, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

House passes bill codifying Trump order to rinse away showerhead regulations

January 13, 2026

The House gave approval to legislation aimed at loosening water efficiency regulations for showerheads. The bill is light on details but aims at codifying President Donald Trump’s executive order last year calling for an immediate end to water conservation standards that limit the gallons per minute flowing through showerheads and other household appliances, including dishwashers, washing machines and toilets. Democrats criticized Republicans for bringing up the bill, saying there are more important issues. But Republicans have focused on codifying Trump’s executive actions in federal law.

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FILE - Mayor Van Johnson speaks at a news conference, March 11, 2020, in Savannah, Ga. (AP Photo/Russ Bynum, File)

Georgia lawmakers move to strike Savannah ban on guns in unlocked cars

January 13, 2026

Georgia lawmakers are moving to void a Savannah ordinance that fines or jails people for leaving guns in unlocked cars. The state Senate approved the measure Monday, sending it to Gov. Brian Kemp for his signature or veto. The bill prevents cities from regulating gun storage. Gun owners could sue local governments for violating the law, collecting at least $25,000 in damages. Savannah’s ordinance aimed to reduce gun thefts. But gun rights advocates say it actually punished victims of gun theft. Mayor Van Johnson says the city will stop enforcing the ordinance if the bill becomes law, although Savannah may consider other safety measures.

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul delivers the 2026 State of the State address, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Albany, N.Y. (Darren McGee/ Office of Governor Kathy Hochul via AP)

In New York, Hochul moves to thread needle between Democratic divides ahead of a contested election

January 13, 2026

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has delivered her State of the State address, pitching proposals to fight President Donald Trump’s agenda while also moving to capture progressive excitement surrounding Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The speech Tuesday in Albany came during a heavily contested election year for Hochul, where she faces challenges from both her political left and right. She is also is under mounting pressure from the progressive wing of the Democratic Party to help steward Mamdani’s ambitious agenda at the state Capitol and raise taxes on the state’s richest residents.

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FILE - President Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi listen as FBI Director Kash Patel speaks during an event in the Oval Office at the White House, Oct. 15, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell, File)

Justice Department accuses judge of abusing power in questioning prosecutor’s authority

January 13, 2026

Justice Department officials have accused a federal judge of abusing his power in demanding that Trump loyalist Lindsey Halligan explain why she continues to identify herself as a U.S. Attorney in Virginia despite another judge’s ruling that she was illegally appointed. In a court filing Tuesday co-signed by Attorney General Pam Bondi, the officials argued that nothing in that judge’s order prohibits Halligan from acting as U.S. Attorney or using that title. Last Tuesday, U.S. District Judge David Novak in Richmond, Virginia, ordered Halligan to explain in writing why it isn’t false or misleading for her to continue identifying herself as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.

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Claudette Colvin, who refused to move seats on a bus at start of civil rights movement, dies at 86

January 13, 2026

Claudette Colvin, whose 1955 arrest for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated Montgomery bus helped spark the modern civil rights movement, has died. She was 86. Her death was announced Tuesday by the Claudette Colvin Legacy Foundation. Ashley D. Roseboro of the organization confirmed her death. Colvin was arrested months before Rosa Parks gained international fame before refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus. Colvin became a named plaintiff in the landmark lawsuit that outlawed racial segregation on Montgomery’s buses.

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Shops are closed during protests in Tehran's centuries-old main bazaar, Iran, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Trump pressures Iran with tariffs that could raise prices in the US

January 13, 2026

President Donald Trump has once again drawn his go-to diplomatic weapon — tariffs — to coerce the Iranian government to end its bloody crackdown on nationwide protests. Trump said he is imposing a 25% tax on imports to the United States from countries that do business with Iran. The sanctions could hurt the Islamic Republic by reducing its access to foreign goods and driving up prices in a country already contending with inflation running above 40%. But the tariffs could create blowback for the United States, too, potentially raising the prices Americans pay for imports from Iranian trade partners such as Turkey and India and threatening an uneasy trade truce Trump reached last year with China.

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Protesters demonstrate against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after Renee Good, who was fatally shot by an ICE officer last week, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jen Golbeck)

Justice Department prosecutors resign amid turmoil over Minnesota ICE shooting investigation

January 13, 2026

Roughly half a dozen federal prosecutors in Minnesota have resigned and several supervisors in the criminal section of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division have announced their departures amid turmoil over the federal investigation into the killing of a woman by by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis. That’s according to people familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss personnel matters. The resignations follow growing tensions over a decision by the Trump administration to block the state out of the investigation into the shooting of Renee Good, who was fatally shot in the head by an immigration agent last week.

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Grammy-nominated musician John Forté found dead at 50 in Massachusetts home

January 13, 2026

John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, has died at age 50. He was found dead Monday afternoon in his home in Chilmark, Massachusetts, according to police. Chilmark Police Chief Sean Slavin said there were no signs of foul play or an apparent cause of death. The state medical examiner’s office is investigating. Forté was a musical prodigy who contributed to the Fugees’ Grammy-winning “The Score” and Wyclef Jean’s “The Carnival.” In 2000, he was arrested for drug trafficking and sentenced to 14 years in prison. His sentence was commuted after seven years.

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Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni speaks during a news conference after an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Eagles move on from OC Kevin Patullo after one lackluster season with him calling plays

January 13, 2026

The Philadelphia Eagles are moving on from offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo. Coach Nick Sirianni says he’s going in a different direction after one year with Patullo calling plays. The Eagles (11-7) lost OC Kellen Moore after winning the Super Bowl in 2025 and turned to Patullo to maintain familiarity and continuity for quarterback Jalen Hurts, running back Saquon Barkley and receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. Patullo had been the Eagles’ passing game coordinator since 2021. But the in-house move failed to pan out. Philadelphia finished 24th in total offense at 311.2 yards a game and 19th in scoring at 22.3 points a game.

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Buffalo Sabres' Jason Zucker (17) celebrates after scoring a goal as New York Rangers goaltender Jonathan Quick (32) reacts during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

‘Fragile’ Rangers are looking for answers to turn their season around

January 13, 2026

The New York Rangers are searching for answers past the midway point of a season that is rapidly slipping away. They’ve lost four in a row and seven of their past eight games since returning from the NHL’s holiday break. The absences of injured franchise goaltender Igor Shesterkin and top defenseman Adam Fox have certainly contributed to this skid. But the Rangers are running out of time to make up ground in a competitive Eastern Conference with all 16 teams separated by just 15 points in the standings.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks at Mar-a-Lago, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Plane used in boat strike off Venezuela was painted to look like a civilian aircraft, AP sources say

January 13, 2026

The plane used by the U.S. military to strike an alleged drug-smuggling boat off Venezuela last fall was painted to look like a civilian aircraft. That appears to be at odds with the Pentagon’s manual on the laws of war, which prohibits  troops from pretending to be civilians while engaged in combat. The plane was carrying munitions in the fuselage, raising questions about the extent to which the operation was disguised. Details of the plane’s appearance, first reported by The New York Times, were confirmed by two people familiar with the situation who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss it. The Pentagon said “the U.S. military utilizes a wide array of standard and nonstandard aircraft depending on mission requirements.”

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison runs to score a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Vikings receiver Jordan Addison faces misdemeanor trespassing charge after arrest in Florida

January 13, 2026

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison faces a misdemeanor trespassing charge following his arrest in Florida. Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrest records show Addison was detained in Tampa at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino at 3:46 a.m. Monday. He was released on $500 cash bond in the afternoon. Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and coach Kevin O’Connell both declined to speak specifically about it at a season-ending news conference Tuesday. Addison served a three-game suspension to start the 2025 season for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy. That stemmed from his drunken driving arrest the previous year.

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A visitor stops to look at a photograph of President Donald Trump and a short plaque next to it are on display at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery's "American Presidents" exhibit on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Smithsonian faces a deadline to show Trump its plans for exhibits for America’s 250th birthday

January 13, 2026

The Smithsonian museums are facing a White House deadline to turn over documents on their plans for the country’s 250th birthday and other exhibits. The review is part of President Donald Trump’s sweeping effort to purge negativity from the stories Americans are told about their history and culture. Trump wants an upbeat accounting, not one weighted by complexities or shameful episodes of the past. The White House asked the Smithsonian Institution last month to deliver lists of all displays, objects, wall text and other material dedicated to this year’s anniversary and other purposes, by the end of Tuesday.

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This photo provided by U.S. Attorney's Office shows clothing displaying antisemitic, anti-Israel, and extremist symbols that were found in former Navy SEAL Seal Gregory Vandenberg vehicle by authorities. (U.S. Attorney's Office via AP)

Ex-Navy SEAL convicted of planning to fire explosives at police during San Diego ‘No Kings’ rally

January 13, 2026

A jury has convicted a former Navy SEAL with neo-Nazi beliefs of transporting fireworks across state lines with plans to shoot explosives at police during last year’s “No Kings” protest in San Diego. Federal prosecutors say that following his conviction on Monday, Gregory Vandenberg was ordered held in custody until his sentencing hearing, which has not yet been scheduled. He faces up to 10 years in prison. FBI agents testified that they found clothing and paraphernalia in Vandenberg’s car with anti-Israel slogans and neo-Nazi symbols, including a flag for the militant group the Caucasian Front and a message in Latin saying “Judea must be destroyed.”

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People raise signs during a news conference outside Greater New York Federal Building, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

NYC Council employee’s arrest sparks protests and a dispute over his immigration status

January 13, 2026

A New York City Council employee has been arrested in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. The arrest has enraged city officials and prompted a protest outside the Manhattan detention center where he was held. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Rafael Andres Rubio Bohorquez was arrested Monday because he had long overstayed a tourist visa, had once been arrested for assault, and “had no legal right to be in the United States.” City Council Speaker Julie Menin disputed that. She told reporters that Rubio Bohorquez was legally authorized to work in the U.S. until October. Rubio Bohorquez is a data analyst for the city legislative body.

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Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin yells before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Mike Tomlin steps down after 19 seasons as coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers

January 13, 2026

The Mike Tomlin era with the Pittsburgh Steelers is over. The longest tenured head coach in major American professional sports stepped down Tuesday after yet another quick playoff exit. The announcement came a day after the end of Tomlin’s 19th season in Pittsburgh. Tomlin won a Super Bowl and went to another during his first four seasons with the Steelers before the club settled into a familiar and frustrating pattern of solid if not always spectacular play followed by a playoff cameo that ended with the Steelers on the wrong side of a blowout. Tomlin went 193-112-2 in Pittsburgh but lost each of his last seven playoff games.

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National Board of Review to fete ‘One Battle After Another’

January 13, 2026

After a string of wins Sunday the Golden Globes, “One Battle After Another” will take a victory lap Tuesday at the National Board of Review Awards. The annual untelevised New York gala, held at Cipriani 42nd Street, tends to draw a starry crowd despite the absence of television cameras inside. This year, its giving out a bushel of awards to Paul Thomas Anderson’s revolutionary thriller, including best film, best actor for Leonardo DiCaprio, best director for Anderson, supporting actor for Benicio Del Toro and breakthrough performer for Chase Infiniti.

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Miami football head coach Mario Cristobal speaks during an interview on the team's indoor practice field in Coral Gables, Fla., Monday, Jan. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Mario Cristobal’s path back to Miami was forged by family. He has Miami on the cusp of a CFP title

January 13, 2026

Mario Cristobal, head coach at the University of Miami, has brought the Hurricanes back to the national spotlight. His approach mirrors the values instilled by his Cuban-American parents: hard work, toughness, and dedication. Cristobal returned to Miami four years ago, aiming to build a championship team. On Monday, his Hurricanes face undefeated Indiana in the College Football Playoff championship. Miami seeks its sixth national title, while Indiana aims for its first. Cristobal emphasizes family, hard work, and togetherness, and his leadership has transformed Miami into a contender once again.

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Nathan Chasing Horse, right, talks to his attorney Craig Mueller during his trial on charges of sexually abusing Indigenous women and girls Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ty ONeil)

‘Dances with Wolves’ actor Nathan Chasing Horse’s child sex abuse trial set to begin

January 13, 2026

Nathan Chasing Horse’s trial is set to begin with jury selection. The former “Dances with Wolves” actor is accused of sexually abusing Indigenous women and girls in a case that sent shock waves through Indian Country. Prosecutors allege he used his reputation as a medicine man to take advantage of his victims, who came to him for healing. After setbacks and delays, the case finally proceeded to trial after prosecutors said he recorded himself sexually abusing a girl younger than 14. They said the videos were found on cellphones in a locked safe in the house he shared with five wives. Jury selection began Tuesday. Chasing Horse has pleaded not guilty.

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FILE - This image provided by the Fairfax County Police Department and taken on Oct. 13, 2023, was submitted as evidence in the murder case against Brendan Banfield shows a framed photo of Banfield and Juliana Peres Magalhães on his bedside table in Herndon, Va. (Fairfax County Police Department via AP, File)

Attorneys give dueling narratives to open ‘au pair affair’ double murder trial in Virginia

January 13, 2026

Prosecutors say a Virginia man, having an affair with his family’s Brazilian au pair, used an elaborate scheme to lure an unsuspecting man to the house as part of a plan to kill his wife. Brendan Banfield is charged with aggravated murder in the February 2023 killings of Christine Banfield and the second man. Brendan Banfield has said he and the au pair found the man stabbing Christine and shot him. Some media have dubbed the case the “au pair affair.” The au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhães, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in 2024. Banfield’s attorney says he is innocent. He says detectives who disagreed with the theory that the pair lured Ryan to the house were transferred.

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FILE - Miami head coach Bill Courtney gestures during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Duke, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier, File)

Temple assistant and former Cornell coach Bill Courtney dies at 55

January 13, 2026

Temple assistant and former Cornell coach Bill Courtney has died. He was 55. The Owls called Courtney’s death a “sudden passing” and did not provide more details. Courtney joined Temple in June 2025, bringing more than 30 years of college coaching experience to Philadelphia. Before that, he spent five seasons at Miami and served as the Hurricanes’ interim coach for the final 19 games last year following Jim Larrañaga’s retirement. A native of Alexandria, Virginia, Courtney was a standout collegiate player at Bucknell. He served as Cornell’s coach between 2010 and 2016.

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FILE - St. Louis Cardinals' Nolan Arenado celebrates in the dugout after hitting a home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File)

Diamondbacks acquire 8-time All-Star 3B Nolan Arenado in a deal with the Cardinals

January 13, 2026

The Arizona Diamondbacks have acquired eight-time All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado from St. Louis for minor league pitcher Jack Martinez in a trade in which the Cardinals also are including $31 million. A 10-time Gold Glove winner, Arenado has played for the Cardinals the past five seasons and was shopped extensively after the 2024 season by a rebuilding team. The 34-year-old isn’t the offensive force he used to be but will still provide a veteran presence at the position after the D-backs traded slugger Eugenio Suárez at last season’s trade deadline. Arenado batted. .237 with 12 homers and 52 RBIs last season.

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Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)

Panthers GM says team will pick up QB Bryce Young’s 5th year option, no timeline on extension

January 13, 2026

Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan says the team plans to pick up the fifth-year option on quarterback Bryce Young’s contract. This move keeps Young under contract through the 2027 season. Morgan didn’t confirm if long-term extension talks will begin soon. He and executive vice president Brandt Tilis will decide whether to discuss extensions this offseason or wait until after the 2026 season. Young, who had a promising 2025 season, will cost the Panthers $12 million next season. Morgan praised Young’s performance but noted the team needs more consistency.

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FILE - Pages from the U.S. Affordable Care Act health insurance website healthcare.gov are seen on a computer screen in New York, Aug. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Patrick Sison, File)

Fewer Americans sign up for Affordable Care Act health insurance as costs spike

January 13, 2026

Fewer Americans are signing up for Affordable Care Act health insurance plans this year. New federal data shows a 3.5% drop in enrollment, with around 800,000 fewer people selecting plans compared to last year. This decline is linked to expiring subsidies and rising health expenses. The data, released Monday by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, includes sign-ups through early January. Experts warn enrollment may drop further as people receive their first bills. Congress is debating extending the subsidies, with Democrats pushing for an extension and Republicans seeking broader reforms. Many Americans are considering alternatives or going without insurance.

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NBA analyst, Snoop Dogg, right, appears with Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, center, and former NBA player and lead game analyst for NBC Sports, Reggie Miller, following the team's NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Snoop Dogg’s NBA analyst role underscores why his on-air presence and global appeal keeps growing

January 13, 2026

Snoop Dogg has made a splash as an NBA analyst, joining Reggie Miller and Terry Gannon during the second half of Peacock’s recent Warriors at Clippers broadcast. He also will be involved in NBCUniversal’s coverage of the upcoming Winter Olympics as his role with the broadcaster expands. An AP reporter trailed Snoop through Intuit Dome for an all-access, behind-the-scenes look at his preparation for the Jan. 5 broadcast, including production meetings and pregame interviews. Snoop says this wasn’t a cameo. He aims to bridge the gap between traditional broadcasting and new audiences much like he did at the Paris Olympics in 2024. He is eager to continue evolving as an entertainer and embracing opportunities in sports and beyond.

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Trevor Noah to host Grammys for the sixth and final time

January 13, 2026

Trevor Noah is set to host the Grammy Awards for the sixth consecutive year, marking his farewell gig. The Recording Academy announced Tuesday that the South African comedian will return “one final time” for the Feb. 1 show, where he will also serve as an executive producer. Only Andy Williams has hosted the Grammys more often, with seven appearances. Noah, a four-time Grammy nominee, is up this year for best audio book, narration, and storytelling recording. Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, and Jack Antonoff are among the leading nominees for the 68th annual Grammys, airing live from Los Angeles.

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BTS announce first world tour since returning from mandatory military service: See the dates

January 13, 2026

The BTS comeback is upon us. The K-pop septet has announced a 2026 and 2027 world tour. It will kick off in South Korea in April and runs through March 2027 with over 70 dates across Asia, North America, South America, Australia and Europe. The tour marks the group’s first headline performances since their 2021–22 Permission to Dance on Stage world tour. A presale will take place Jan. 22 and Jan. 23 for ARMY Membership holders who register on Weverse, an online fan platform owned by BTS management company HYBE. A general sale for all regions will follow on Jan. 24.

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FILE - Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, speaks at the America Business Forum, Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, file)

Wall Street CEOs warn Trump: Stop attacking the Fed and credit card industry

January 13, 2026

Wall Street’s relationship with the Trump administration is souring. Bank executives warned the White House on Tuesday that President Trump’s policies and the Justice Department’s investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell could harm the economy. BNY CEO Robin Vince criticized attacks on the Fed’s independence, saying it could raise interest rates. Trump is also targeting the credit card industry, proposing a 10% cap on interest rates. Researchers say a cap could cost banks $100 billion annually. JPMorgan CFO Jeffrey Barnum said such actions could reduce credit supply, hurting consumers and the economy.

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SiriusXM rehires Chris Cuomo to host morning talk show

January 13, 2026

News personality Chris Cuomo is returning to the satellite radio network SiriusXM, putting him on the air with both morning and evening talk shows. Sirius said Cuomo will host a two-hour weekday show on Sirius starting at 7 a.m. Eastern, where he’ll interview guests and take listener calls. Cuomo worked at Sirius earlier, but quit in 2021 shortly after he was fired from his prime-time CNN show after details emerged about how the journalist helped his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, fight sexual harassment allegations. Cuomo has reemerged on television with an evening talk show on the cable network NewsNation.

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FILE - Emissions rise from the smokestacks at the Jeffrey Energy Center coal power plant as the suns sets, near Emmett, Kansas, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

EPA says it will stop calculating the economic savings to health in key air pollution rules

January 13, 2026

The Environmental Protection Agency says it will stop calculating the economic savings of health benefits from air pollution rules. The change means the agency will focuses only on industry costs. It aligns with President Donald Trump’s business-friendly approach. On Monday, the agency stated it remains committed to health protection but won’t monetize impacts now. Environmental and public health advocates called the agency’s action a dangerous abdication of one of its core missions. Since the EPA’s creation more than 50 years ago, Republican and Democratic administrations have used different estimates to assign monetary value to a human life in cost-benefit analyses.

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FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2011 file photo, Tony Stewart celebrates after winning his third NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship, at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna, File)

Tony Stewart returns to NASCAR in Ram Truck debut at Daytona International Raceway

January 13, 2026

Tony Stewart is set to return to NASCAR for the first time since 2016. He will drive for Kaulig Racing in the debut of the Ram Truck at the season-opening race at Daytona International Raceway. Stewart, a three-time NASCAR champion, last raced a truck in 2005. He currently drives for Dodge in the NHRA drag racing series. The Ram “free agent program” aims to spotlight proven drivers and rising stars. Stewart’s participation is expected to generate excitement. Kaulig Racing, established in 2016, fields two Cup cars and is the anchor factory team for Ram’s return to NASCAR in 2026.

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Vice President JD Vance speaks during a briefing at the White House, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Denmark provided US support on intercepting oil tanker, Danish official says

January 13, 2026

A Danish government official says Denmark provided the U.S. with support seizing an oil tanker violating sanctions amid the dispute over Greenland. Tuesday’s acknowledgement of Danish support for the U.S. operation comes at a moment of tension between the NATO allies as President Donald Trump has repeatedly called for the U.S. to take over Greenland. The vast Arctic island is a semiautonomous territory of Denmark. Denmark’s foreign minister, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, said earlier Tuesday that U.S. Vice President JD Vance will host a meeting with him and his Greenlandic counterpart in Washington this week.

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FILE - Guests are given a ride in a Bronco on a track at the Detroit Auto Show, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez, file)

Detroit Auto Show opens as industry pares back splashy debuts and leans on test tracks

January 13, 2026

The Detroit Auto Show returns this week. The annual show offers an opportunity to take a peek at the cars of today and tomorrow and also go for a spin. More than 40 vehicle brands will be on display. Last year, attendees took 100,000 rides. The show begins Tuesday evening with vehicle announcements from Ford. It opens to the public Saturday and runs through the following Sunday. The show was once a major platform for vehicle debuts. Automakers now feel new models can make a bigger splash when they’re unveiled to a digital audience on a day when they don’t have to share the spotlight with rivals.

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President Donald Trump waves after arriving on Air Force One from Florida, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Trump cancels meetings with Iranian officials and tells protesters ‘help is on its way’

January 13, 2026

President Trump says he’s canceled talks with Iranian officials amid a protest crackdown, telling Iranian citizens “help is on its way.” Trump did not offer any details about what the help would entail, but it comes after the Republican president earlier this week said Iran wants to negotiate with Washington after his threat to strike the Islamic Republic that has killed more than 2,000, according to human right monitors. But Trump with his latest message on social media Tuesday appeared to make an abrupt shift about his willingness to engage with the Iranian government. Trump says, “Iranian Patriots, KEEP PROTESTING – TAKE OVER YOUR INSTITUTIONS!!!”

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FILE - Brooks Koepka laughs while talking with Justin Thomas, left, on the 15th fairway during a practice round at the Masters golf tournament, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Brooks Koepka is back on the PGA Tour because it’s better than leaving him off

January 13, 2026

The decision by the PGA Tour to allow Brooks Koepka to return from LIV Golf should have surprised no one. From the time Brian Rolapp took over as CEO, he’s made it clear his priority was to strengthen the PGA Tour. Whether Koepka does that depends on his performance. But the tour is better off with him playing than leaving him on the sideline. Koepka’s performance will be tied to the size of the financial repercussions he faces. Rolapp says there’s no promise of a path for other LIV players to return. That depends on whether they can help the tour.

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Democratic National Committee chair Ken Martin speaks during an interview with The Associated Press at DNC headquarters, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)

Democrats will spend millions to shift voter registration strategy ahead of the midterm elections

January 13, 2026

The Democratic National Committee plans to spend millions of dollars to consolidate voter registration efforts, traditionally handled by nonprofits and individual campaigns. The initiative is being announced Tuesday and begins in Arizona and Nevada with at least $2 million for training organizers. The DNC says it could become its largest-ever push to sign up new voters, focusing on young people, people of color and those without college educations. These groups drifted away from Democrats in the last presidential race. DNC Chair Ken Martin says the party needs more Democrats to win elections. The program will also coordinate national days of action and encourage state parties to compete in voter registration efforts.

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FILE - Former Department of Justice Special Counsel Jack Smith departs at the end of a Republican-led deposition before the House Judiciary Committee as part of its oversight into DOJ investigations into President Donald Trump, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Dec. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Ex-Justice Department special counsel Smith will testify publicly about his Trump investigations

January 13, 2026

Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith is set to testify publicly next week about his investigations into President Donald Trump that resulted in two indictments. The Republican chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, congressman Jim Jordan of Ohio, told Fox News Channel on Monday that Smith would appear before the panel on Jan. 22. A Smith spokesman on Tuesday confirmed the committee hearing. Smith has already testified behind closed doors before the committee. A transcript of that private deposition shows Smith told lawmakers the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol “does not happen” without Trump. The Republican president says the Justice Department was weaponized against him.

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FILE - NFL sidelines reporter Kaylee Hartung reports to the camera following an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Thursday, Dec 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit, file)

Kaylee Hartung to make Super Bowl debut as NBC sideline reporter

January 13, 2026

Kaylee Hartung will work her first Super Bowl as a sideline reporter when NBC airs the game on February 8. She will join Melissa Stark, marking the second time NBC has had two sideline reporters for the Super Bowl. Hartung will also report from the Bears sideline on Sunday for NBC’s divisional round game between Chicago and the Los Angeles Rams. This will be her fifth NFL playoff assignment for NBC. In addition to the Super Bowl, Hartung will cover the aerials and moguls freestyle skiing competition at the Milan Cortina Olympics. She has been a sideline reporter for Prime Video’s “Thursday Night Football” since 2022.

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Jim Hartung, who helped lead U.S. men’s gymnastics team to 1984 Olympic gold, dies at 65

January 13, 2026

Jim Hartung, a two-time U.S. Olympian who helped lead the Americans to their first and only gold medal in the men’s sport in 1984, has died. He was 65. The University of Nebraska announced Hartung died Saturday night. No cause of death was given. Hartung had been a Cornhuskers assistant coach for 19 years. Hartung was a member of the 1980 Olympic team but did not compete because of the boycott of the Moscow Games. In 1984 in Los Angeles he teamed with Bart Conner, Tim Daggett, Mitch Gaylord, Scott Johnson and Peter Vidmar to win gold.

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President Donald Trump speaks to reporters while in flight on Air Force One to Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Trump administration labels 3 Muslim Brotherhood branches as terrorist organizations

January 13, 2026

President Donald Trump’s administration has made good on its pledge to label three Middle Eastern branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations, imposing sanctions on them. The Treasury and State departments announced the actions Tuesday against the Lebanese, Jordanian and Egyptian chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood, which they say pose a risk to the United States. The State Department designates the Lebanese branch a foreign terrorist organization, the most severe of the labels. This makes it a criminal offense to provide material support to the group. The Jordanian and Egyptian branches are listed by Treasury as specially designated global terrorists for providing support to Hamas. Muslim Brotherhood leaders have said they renounce violence.

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FILE - NFL analyst Tom Brady looks on before an NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants, Oct. 26, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr., File)

From Olympics to Tom Brady, Fanatics expands into entertainment with new studio

January 13, 2026

Fanatics, the sports merchandising giant best known for jerseys and collectibles, is moving deeper into entertainment by launching a studio that will produce films, documentaries, live events and digital series tied to sports and culture. The company announced Tuesday the launch of Fanatics Studios, a new content arm that debuts with projects that include producing the official Olympic film for the LA28 Games, a multipart documentary following seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady and joining ESPN as a producer of the 2026 ESPY Awards. Other partnerships will include ESPN, WWE, MLB and Fox Sports.

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A sign for Chase bank is seen on an ATM Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

JPMorgan Chase profits rise 9% in the fourth quarter excluding hit from the Apple Card acquisition

January 13, 2026

JPMorgan Chase is reporting a 9% rise in adjusted profits for the fourth quarter, benefiting from a strong economy in both consumer and investment banking. The bank said Tuesday it earned $13.03 billion, or $4.63 a share. This includes a one-time hit of 60 cents per share from the acquisition of the Apple Card credit card portfolio from Goldman Sachs. Excluding loan-loss reserves, Chase earned $5.23 a share. Analysts expected $4.85 per share. CEO Jamie Dimon remains optimistic about the U.S. economy, noting stable consumer spending and business health. The bank’s revenues rose 7% to $45.8 billion. JPMorgan starts the bank earnings session this week.

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Nurses strike outside New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

NYC nurses strike enters second day as hospitals move to fill labor gaps

January 13, 2026

Thousands of New York City nurses are resuming their strike as some of the city’s leading hospitals have moved to hire replacement workers to fill the labor gap. The walkout that enters a second day Tuesday involves about 15,000 nurses at major hospitals including NewYork-Presbyterian and Mount Sinai. The strike comes during a severe flu season. It follows a similar walkout three years ago, with staffing issues once again emerging as a flashpoint. Hospitals claim they’ve improved staffing and cast the nurses’ demands as unreasonably expensive. The nurses say hospitals have backtracked on their previous pledges to improve staffing.

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