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January 14, 2026.

Arizona State guard Noah Meeusen (15) drives on Arizona forward Koa Peat during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Peat scores 24, No. 1 Arizona remains undefeated with 89-82 win over rival Arizona State

January 14, 2026

Koa Peat had 24 points and 10 rebounds, Tobe Awaka added 25 points and top-ranked Arizona remained undefeated with an 89-82 win over rival Arizona State. The Wildcats had a hard time shaking the Sun Devils in a physical first half before Peat came alive in the second. The 6-foot-8 freshman made all seven of his shots in the second half as Arizona built a 12-point lead. The Sun Devils kept hanging around behind Moe Odum, whose 3 with 55 seconds left pulled Arizona State within 87-82. Arizona’s Jaden Bradley followed with a short jumper and Arizona hit two free throws to join No. 8 Nebraska and Miami, Ohio as the only remaining undefeated Division I teams. Odum led Arizona State with 23 points.

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President Donald Trump speaks at the Detroit Economic Club Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

The health care debate is back in Washington. It never really went away

January 14, 2026

The ongoing debate over health care in the U.S. remains as contentious as ever. Since President Harry Truman’s failed attempt to establish a national health care program in 1945, every president has grappled with the government’s role in health care. This issue is especially urgent now, as millions face rising costs after Congress allowed Affordable Care Act tax credits to expire. President Donald Trump has urged Republicans to be flexible, but no alternative plan has been proposed. The ACA remains popular, and efforts to repeal it have failed. Health care costs continue to be a major concern, with bipartisan negotiations ongoing.

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Protesters confront federal immigration officers outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Adam Gray)

Democrats propose state laws to limit ICE after Minneapolis shooting of Renee Good

January 14, 2026

Democrats across the country are proposing state law changes to rein in federal immigration officers and protect the public following the shooting death of a protester in Minneapolis and the wounding of two people in Portland, Oregon. Many of the measures have been proposed in some form for years in Democratic-led states, but their momentum is growing as legislatures return to work amid President Donald Trump’s national immigration crackdown following the killing of Renee Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Minneapolis. Republicans are pushing back, blaming protesters for impeding enforcement of immigration laws.

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FILE - Golfer Tiger Woods announces the launch of a nationwide youth program called the "Fist Pump Challenge" in Anaheim, Calif., Jan. 21, 2008. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

Tiger Woods celebrates 30th year of foundation and gets $20M grant from Arthur Blank

January 14, 2026

Tiger Woods is celebrating 30 years of his TGR Foundation with a big gift. Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank is awarding a $20 million grant from his family foundation that will go toward building a TGR Learning Lab in Atlanta. That will be the fifth learning lab the TGR Foundation opens. The first one was 20 years ago in Anaheim, California. The announcement comes at the of a celebration at The Breakers in south Florida. The TGR Foundation says it has raised more than $50 million for its mission or reaching underserved communities to enhance their education.

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Purdue guard Braden Smith (3) high-fives head coach Matt Painter, left, after forcing a turnover against Iowa during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Braden Smith leads 2nd-half charge in No. 5 Purdue’s 79-72 comeback victory over Iowa

January 14, 2026

Braden Smith scored all 16 of his points in the second half and tied the Big Ten record for assists in conference play, and No. 5 Purdue overcame a nine-point to beat Iowa 79-72 on Wednesday night. Trey Kaufman-Renn added 12 points, Fletcher Loyer had 11 and Oscar Cluff 10 to help the Boilermakers (16-1, 6-0 Big Ten) win their eighth straight game. They have won their first six conference games for only the fifth time since 1940. Smith finished the game with 478 assists in league games — the same number former Michigan State player Cassius Winston had. Bennett Stirtz had 19 points to lead Iowa (12-5, 2-4). Kael Combs added 16 points.

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FILE - Rioters loyal to President Donald Trump rally at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

House GOP’s new Jan. 6 committee questions what happened that day

January 14, 2026

The House GOP’s new Select Committee on the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack has held its first hearing, but it’s clear the trauma of that day still lingers. The hearing Wednesday was billed as an examination of the FBI’s investigation into the pipe bombs that were found outside the Democratic and Republican party headquarters. But it quickly devolved into a revisionist spectacle as Republicans pursued alternative theories about why President Donald Trump’s supporters engaged in mob violence. They suggested the rioters were essentially tricked into laying siege to the Capitol. Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin said he would not sit by silently as the committee tried to rewrite history.

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FILE - NCAA President Charlie Baker speaks during the Division I Business Session at the annual NCAA convention, Jan. 15, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)

NCAA urges federal regulators to suspend prediction markets that look a lot like gambling

January 14, 2026

The NCAA sent a letter asking federal regulators to suspend prediction markets for college sports. The prediction markets are trading sites that allow users to essentially bet on outcomes of games. NCAA President Charlie Baker sent the letter to the chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, urging him to suspend the markets “until a more robust system with appropriate safeguards is in place.” The platforms are legal because they’re classified as financial trading platforms, not gambling websites.

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FILE - Mifepristone tablets sit on a table at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Ames, Iowa, July 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Newsom says he is blocking Louisiana’s push to extradite doctor accused of mailing abortion pills

January 14, 2026

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he is blocking Louisiana’s effort to extradite a California doctor accused of mailing abortion pills out of state. Louisiana has some of the strictest anti-abortion laws in the country. But California law aims to protect abortion providers from criminal prosecution for treating out-of-state patients. Newsom says the state will not assist other states’ efforts to punish reproductive health care providers. Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Newsom’s announcement.

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FILE - United States Homeland Security Advisor Stephen Miller reacts on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein), File)

In his own words: Stephen Miller’s arguments for White House actions in US cities and abroad

January 14, 2026

Deputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller has argued for years that the Venezuelan government has intentionally orchestrated mass migration into the United States. His rhetoric and ideas influenced the talking points of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and now guide White House policy on issues ranging from immigration to anti-drug trafficking to military action. Foreign leaders, U.S. lawmakers and the general public are paying closer attention to Miller’s ideology and rhetoric. A U.S. military operation to depose former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro took place following Miller’s comments justifying greater intervention in the South American nation.

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Florida guard Xaivian Lee (1) shoots against Oklahoma forward Kuol Atak (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Gerald Leong)

Division I cabinet changes transfer portal windows for basketball and some other sports

January 14, 2026

The transfer portal for men’s and women’s basketball will open the day after the championship game for both NCAA Tournaments for a period of 15 days. The NCAA Division I Cabinet approved changes Wednesday to the window for athletes to transfer in several sports including men’s wrestling, men’s ice hockey and men’s and women’s track and field under changes recommended by the oversight committees for each sport. The changes are effective immediately. The transfer period after a head coaching change starts five days after a new coach is hired or publicly announced. That window opens on the 31st day if the new head coach is not announced within 30 days of the last coach’s departure.

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President Donald Trump gestures to a container of milk before he signs a bill that returns whole milk to school cafeterias across the country, in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Milk gets a perch on Trump’s desk but takes a back seat at bill signing

January 14, 2026

An Oval Office ceremony meant to celebrate milk was overshadowed by President Donald Trump making news on other fronts. Before an assembled group that included dairy farmers and children, Trump discussed Iran, an alleged leaker’s capture and a pair of executive orders he had signed. Even by Trump standards, the “Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act” signing was a surreal scene. The president is accustomed to putting foreign leaders on notice and making major news in an instant, often during long public events on various unrelated topics and always with cameras rolling. But dairy products aren’t usually involved.

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Manchester City's Erling Haaland, top, heads the ball past Brighton's Jan Paul van Hecke during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Brighton and Hove Albion in Manchester, England, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

FIFA says it has received more than 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup

January 14, 2026

FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for this year’s World Cup. Outside the host countries, the most requests come from Germany, England, and Brazil. FIFA is asking for up to $8,680 per ticket. After criticism, FIFA announced $60 tickets for every game, available through national federations. The most-requested match in the recent sales phase was Colombia vs. Portugal on June 27 in Miami Gardens, Florida. FIFA plans to notify applicants about their tickets no earlier than February 5, with random allocation for high-demand matches.

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FILE - The organ donor entry on the back of a driver license is photographed in New York, Oct. 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Patrick Sison, File)

Public mistrust linked to drop in deceased donor organ donations and kidney transplants

January 14, 2026

A new report says organ donations from the recently deceased dropped last year, resulting in fewer kidney transplants. Wednesday’s analysis from a kidney advocacy group found the transplant decline was small but a red flag. That’s because the drop in deceased donation began after publicity over some rare but scary reports of patients prepared for organ retrieval despite showing signs of life. Last year’s decline in deceased donors didn’t translate into fewer transplants overall. There were just over 49,000 compared with 48,150 in 2024. Transplants of hearts, livers and lungs continued to see gains.

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FILE - The Rev. Athanasius Abanulo, from Nigeria, celebrates Mass at Holy Family Catholic Church in Lanett, Ala., on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021. He is one of numerous international clergy helping ease a U.S. priest shortage by serving in Catholic dioceses across the country. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski, File)

New DHS rule aims to shorten visa wait times abroad for religious workers serving US congregations

January 14, 2026

The Department of Homeland Security is making it easier for visa-holding religious workers to serve U.S. congregations with less disruption. DHS announced a change on Wednesday to reduce visa wait times abroad for foreign nationals serving as pastors, priests, nuns, imams and rabbis. These workers face long backlogs for permanent residency but can enter on temporary R-1 visas. The new rule removes the requirement for R-1 workers to leave the U.S. for a year after their visa expires. They can now apply to re-enter immediately. The change aims to support religious organizations and minimize disruptions to faith-based communities.

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Spencer and Monique Tepe's home in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Patrick Aftoora-Orsagos)

Ohio authorities say Michael McKee, the ex-husband of Monique Tepe, is responsible for killings

January 14, 2026

Columbus police say they have gathered enough evidence to link a man charged in the double homicide of his ex-wife and her husband in their home last month to the killings. Chief Elaine Bryant said Wednesday that authorities now believe 39-year-old Michael David McKee, a vascular surgeon who was living in Chicago, was the person in video footage taken near the home of 39-year-old Monique Tepe and 37-year-old dentist Spencer Tepe on the night of the murders. They also say vehicle and firearms evidence matches. McKee faces two counts of premeditated aggravated murder. His return to Ohio is still being arranged.

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FILE - Bryan Seeley, a Major League Baseball senior vice president, testifies on a bill during a legislative committee hearing, March 13, 2018, at the Statehouse in Topeka, Kan. (AP Photo/Mitchell Willetts, File)

‘Time to stick out your neck,’ college CEO tells schools on contract that regulates paying players

January 14, 2026

The head of the new regulatory body for college sports said “if there was a time to stick out your neck, it’s now,” in urging schools to sign an agreement sent out nearly two months ago pledging to abide by new rules that govern how they pay players. Bryan Seeley, the CEO of the 7-month-old College Sports Commission, used his presentation at the NCAA convention Wednesday to thank leaders from four schools who put out a statement backing the agreement, while urging others to sign on.

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FILE - Workers remove sign lettering at the Pentagon after President Donald Trump signed an executive order aiming to rename the Department of Defense the Department of War in Washington, Sept. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Mike Pesoli, File)

Renaming the Department of Defense the ‘Department of War’ could cost up to $125 million

January 14, 2026

A new Congressional Budget Office analysis says renaming the Department of Defense the Department of War could cost taxpayers up to $125 million. President Donald Trump signed an executive order in September that authorized the Department of War as a secondary title for the Pentagon. Congress has to formally approve a new name for the department and it has shown no serious interest in doing so. The budget office report released Wednesday estimates a modest implementation could cost about $10 million. However, a broad and rapid change could reach $125 million. The analysis was requested by Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley.

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Gov. Gavin Newsom gives his State of the State address at the State Capitol on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Sacramento, Calif. (Hector Amezcua/The Sacramento Bee via AP, Pool)

Federal judges allow California to use new US House map ahead of 2026 election

January 14, 2026

A panel of federal judges has sided with California in the fight over a new U.S. House map approved by voters. It is designed to help Democrats flip as many as five House seats in the 2026 elections to take control of the chamber. The Wednesday ruling is a victory for Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic allies. The map is California’s counter to a similar effort in Texas backed by President Donald Trump. State Republicans and the U.S. Justice Department say California illegally considered race to favor Hispanic voters while drawing the map. A three-judge panel ruled 2-1 to deny their request to block the map for future elections.

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FILE = The Health and Human Services seal is seen before the news conference of Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at the Hubert Humphrey Building Auditorium in Washington, Wednesday, April 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

Trump administration slashes funding for substance abuse and mental health programs nationwide

January 14, 2026

The Trump administration has made significant cuts to substance abuse and mental health programs. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has canceled around 2,000 grants, totaling nearly $2 billion, according to an official. This represents about a quarter of SAMHSA’s budget. The cuts affect programs providing mental health services, opioid treatment and more. On Tuesday, grant recipients were notified that their funding would be canceled immediately. Many organizations are now forced to cut staff and consider whether they can continue their programs. Some programs, like the National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative, have been supporting communities for over 20 years.

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., departs a briefing on military strikes near Venezuela, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, at the Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

22 candidates enter Georgia race to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress

January 14, 2026

A district attorney, a state senator and a trash-hauling entrepreneur are among the 22 candidates bidding to succeed former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in a Georgia congressional seat. A total of 17 Republicans filed to run for the seat by the time qualifying closed Wednesday, as did three Democrats, a Libertarian and an independent. Candidates will run on the same all-party ballot on March 10. If no one wins a majority, the top two finishers will go to a runoff four weeks later on April 7. Greene resigned from Congress earlier this month following a tumultuous five years.

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FILE - A Verizon sign is displayed on a store, Sept. 30, 2025, in Cambridge, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Verizon outage disrupts calling and data services for wireless customers across the US

January 14, 2026

Many Verizon customers are experiencing a major outage on Wednesday, disrupting calling and cellular services across the U.S. The New York-based carrier has acknowledged an issue impacting wireless voice and data services. Verizon hasn’t specified the cause, but says engineering teams are working to resolve. Outage tracker Downdetector shows that reports peaked at over 175,000 by 12:30 p.m. ET. Impacted customers see “SOS” or no signal messages. Cities like New York are warning the outage may disrupt 911 calls, urging residents to use landlines or other carriers if possible. During cellular outages, other options may also include Wi-Fi calling or sending texts via satellite.

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Official says law Trump is using to seek legal fees in Georgia election case likely unconstitutional

January 14, 2026

The head of a nonpartisan group supporting Georgia prosecutors says a new state law used by Donald Trump and others to seek attorney fees is likely unconstitutional. The law denies county governments due process when defendants request reimbursement, according to Georgia Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council Executive Director Pete Skandalakis. The law allows defendants to request fees if a prosecutor is disqualified for improper conduct. Trump seeks over $6.2 million, with nearly $17 million sought in total. Skandalakis argues the law unfairly burdens county governments. A spokesperson for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis declined to comment.

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President Donald Trump listens in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump claims killing of Iran protesters ‘has stopped’ even as Tehran signals executions ahead

January 14, 2026

President Donald Trump says he’s been told “on good authority” that plans for executions in Iran have stopped, even as Tehran has signaled fast trials and executions ahead in its crackdown on protesters. The U.S. president’s claims, which were made Wednesday with few details, come as he’s told protesting Iranians in recent days that “help is on the way” and that his administration would “act accordingly” to respond to the Iranian government. But Trump has not offered any details about how the U.S. might respond and it wasn’t clear if his comments Wednesday indicated he would hold off on action.

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FILE - Greg Biffle greets fans during drivers introduction before the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Chicagoland Speedway, Sept. 20, 2015, in Joliet, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

NASCAR driver Greg Biffle’s North Carolina home burglarized weeks after plane crash, officials say

January 14, 2026

Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an alleged break-in at the North Carolina home of retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, who died last month in a plane crash along with six others. The alleged theft was reported on Jan. 8. Investigators believe someone entered a safe in the Mooresville home. Sheriff Darren Campbell and his office said a backpack, $30,000 in cash, guns and racing memorabilia are missing. No arrests have been made. A public memorial service for Biffle and the others killed is scheduled for Friday in Charlotte.

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Florida deputy captures runaway emu and returns the large, flightless bird home unharmed

January 14, 2026

A Florida deputy has captured a runaway and safely returned the large bird to its home. Officials say a St. Johns County deputy responded last Friday to a rural area west of St. Augustine following reports of the bird’s escape. The deputy attempted to secure the emu, but the flightless bird kicked several times using its large talons and fled. After a short chase, the deputy cornered the emu, secured it with a makeshift lasso and cuffed its legs together to render the talons useless. The emu was returned to its owners unharmed. Emus are native to Australia and can grow to be over 6 feet tall.

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Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II meets with reporters Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Surprised but not shocked, the Steelers prepare for life after Mike Tomlin

January 14, 2026

Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II says he wasn’t shocked by coach Mike Tomlin’s decision to step down after 19 seasons. Rooney described Tomlin’s choice as more “family-related” than “football-related.” Tomlin’s departure means the Steelers are searching for just their fourth head coach since 1969. Rooney declined to get into specifics about what the team might be looking for, though each of Pittsburgh’s past three coaches arrived as relative unknowns before taking the Steelers to the Super Bowl multiple times. Tomlin’s departure figures to signal the end of quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ time with the club. Rooney says Rodgers’ decision to play in Pittsburgh was primarily to play for Tomlin.

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Actor Michael Keaton is named Man of the Year by Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals

January 14, 2026

Actor Michael Keaton has been named 2026 Man of the Year by Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals. The theater group announced Wednesday that Keaton will receive his Pudding Pot award at a celebratory roast Feb. 6. Afterward, Hasty Pudding Theatricals dates to 1844 and calls itself the third-oldest theater group in existence. It gives out the awards to people who have made lasting and impressive contributions to the world of entertainment. Keaton is known for his roles in “Batman,” “Birdman,” “Beetlejuice,” and “Spotlight.” Actor Jon Hamm won the award last year.

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FILE - People rally on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in support of some 185 researchers and other employees of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in Morgantown, W.Va., who received reduction-in-force notices as part of a larger push by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to dismiss 10,000 federal employees. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Hundreds of laid-off researchers at US workplace safety center are being reinstated

January 14, 2026

Federal officials are reinstating hundreds of U.S. health workers who were laid off last year from a small health agency that aims to protect workers. Last April, President Donald Trump’s administration gutted the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Agency scientists, engineers and others conduct research and recommend ways to prevent work-related injury, illness, disability and death. Government officials laid off close to 900 of the agency’s 1,000 employees. Some employees were brought back last year after legal challenges and political pressure. Union officials say all of the terminations are being rescinded. A U.S. Health Department spokesman Wednesday said Trump’s Republican administration is “committed to protecting essential services.”

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Juliana Peres Magalhães testifies during the double murder trial for Brendan Banfield in Fairfax County Circuit Court, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in Fairfax, Va. (AP Photo/Tom Brenner, Pool)

Brazilian au pair testifies against former employer and lover in double homicide case

January 14, 2026

A Brazilian au pair is testifying against her former employer and lover in a double homicide case that she says was part of an elaborate scheme to get rid of the man’s wife. Brendan Banfield is charged with aggravated murder in the 2023 killings of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan at the Banfields’ home in northern Virginia. He has pleaded not guilty and could face life in prison if convicted.  Juliana Peres Magalhães, the family’s au pair, was also charged with murder but pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of manslaughter after cooperating with investigators. Banfield’s attorney says she only testified against Banfield because she was in jail and lost faith in her attorney.

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Striking nurses demonstrate outside Mt. Sinai Morningside Hospital, in New York, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

What to know as New York City nurses strike for a 3rd day

January 14, 2026

New York City nurses are striking for a third day with both sides seemingly digging in for the long haul.  Negotiations don’t appear to be on the table Wednesday with any of the three major hospital systems affected by the walkout. Picketing nurses also held a rally at a Bronx hospital in which their leaders took aim at hospital administrators, saying they are “blatantly mischaracterizing” their contract demands. Meanwhile the hospital systems say they’ve committed to keeping on the travel nurses they brought on to fill work gaps at least through next week.  The walkout involves about 15,000 nurses at the Mount Sinai, Montefiore and NewYork-Presbyterian hospital systems.

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FILE - Thomas Detry, of Belgium, hits from the seventh tee during the first round of the BMW Championship golf tournament Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

LIV adds Thomas Detry and increases total purse to $30M among 2026 changes

January 14, 2026

Thomas Detry is joining LIV Golf. Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm aren’t going anywhere. Those were a few of the news items that have emerged from a preview week for LIV Golf. It wrapped up Wednesday in South Florida with CEO Scott O’Neil says he harbors no ill will toward Brooks Koepka for leaving and hopes the Official World Golf Ranking will decide whether to include LIV before the season starts Feb. 4. O’Neil also says the total prize money will go up $5 million to $30 million. That includes team payouts. Two of the team names are changing for 2026.

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The Supreme Court stands is Washington, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Supreme Court sides with Montana police on warrant requirements during emergencies

January 14, 2026

The Supreme Court has sided with Montana police in a case over when officers can enter a home without a warrant if an emergency might be unfolding inside. The unanimous high court on Wednesday found officers acted lawfully when they went into the home of William Case, who was shot and wounded by officers who entered his home after his ex-girlfriend reported he might have killed himself. The justices rejected Case’s argument that police should have to meet a higher standard to enter a home during an emergency. But the justices also disavowed a looser approach taken by the state’s highest court.

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FILE - Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams (17) is challenged by Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) during the second half of an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File)

Jaguars plan for two-way star Travis Hunter to have a higher emphasis on defense in 2026

January 14, 2026

The Jacksonville Jaguars will continue playing Travis Hunter on both sides of the ball but expect him to have a “higher emphasis” on defense in 2026. General manager James Gladstone indicates Hunter could slide into a starting cornerback role when organized training activities begin in May. End-of-season starters Montaric Brown and Greg Newsome II are pending free agents, creating potential holes at the position. Hunter, the 2024 Heisman Trophy winner and the second overall draft pick last year, had season-ending surgery in early November to repair the lateral collateral ligament in his right knee. He is expected back on the field long before training camp.

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Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) kisses the trophy after the Peach Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal against Oregon, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Miami’s Columbus High will have some CFP champions on Monday night, no matter what happens

January 14, 2026

Classes at Christopher Columbus High School in Miami are canceled Tuesday. The school will be celebrating alumni in the College Football Playoff title game between Indiana and Miami. The game is Monday night in South Florida. Indiana’s quarterback, Fernando Mendoza, and Miami’s coach, Mario Cristobal, are both alumni. The school is buzzing with excitement and divided loyalties. Columbus has seven graduates involved in the game. The community is deeply connected, with many families knowing each other. The game is a special moment for the school, showcasing the success of its alumni on a national stage.

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President Donald Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine listen as Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a news conference at Mar-a-Lago, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump administration lawyers blessed US operation to remove Maduro from power, memo shows

January 14, 2026

A legal memo that came out days before the U.S. military operation against Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro said such a move would “not rise to the level of a war in the constitutional sense” and would serve “important national interests. The heavily redacted version of the Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel opinion was released this week. It sheds new light on how the administration came to conclude that it was legally permitted to oust Maduro as Venezuela’s president. That memo also spells out a muscular view of American presidential power.

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FILE - Jonathan Dumke, a senior forensic chemist with the Drug Enforcement Administration, holds vials of fentanyl pills at a DEA research laboratory on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in Northern Virginia. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, file)

US overdose deaths fell through most of 2025, federal data reveals

January 14, 2026

U.S. overdose deaths fell through the most of last year, suggesting a lasting improvement in an epidemic that had been worsening for decades. Overdose deaths have been falling for more than two years now in the most extended drop in decades, the new data indicates. However, the decline also shows signs of leveling off a bit. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted the data Wednesday. It shows that an estimated 73,000 people died from overdoses in the 12-month period that ended August 2025, down about 21% from the previous 12-month period. Experts are cautiously optimistic the trend will last.

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US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff delivers a speech upon the signing of the declaration on deploying post-ceasefire force in Ukraine during the 'Coalition of the Willing' summit on security guarantees for Ukraine, at the Elysee Palace in Paris Tuesday, Jan 6, 2026. (Ludovic Marin, Pool photo via AP)

Gaza is entering the second phase of the ceasefire plan Trump helped broker, envoy Witkoff says

January 14, 2026

The United States says it’s moving into the next phase of a Gaza ceasefire plan involving disarming Hamas, rebuilding the war-ravaged territory and establishing the group of Palestinian experts that will administer daily affairs. President Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff says on social media the ceasefire deal the Republican president helped broker was entering its second phase following two years of war between Israel and Hamas. Witkoff didn’t offer any details Wednesday about a new transitional Palestinian administration that would govern Gaza. The White House hasn’t offered any details, either. Witkoff says the U.S. expects Hamas to immediately return the final dead hostage as part of its obligations under the deal.

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A person is detained by federal agents near the scene where Renee Good was fatally shot by an ICE officer last week, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Adam Gray)

No immediate court decision on a request to stop the immigration crackdown in Minnesota

January 14, 2026

There has been no decision, yet, on Minnesota’s request to suspend the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. The surge is roiling the state’s largest cities. Federal agents have been pulling people from cars and confronting angry bystanders. Federal Judge Katherine Menendez on Wednesday promised to keep the case “on the front burner.” She gave the government until Monday to respond to a request for a restraining order. Plumes of tear gas, the deployment of chemical irritants and the screech of protest whistles have become common on the streets of Minneapolis, where an immigration agent killed Renee Good last week.

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Bilt’s new credit cards will feature 10% interest rate, meeting bipartisan call for lower card rates

January 14, 2026

Bilt has announced an overhaul of its credit cards, introducing an 10% introductory interest rate for one year. This move comes amid political discussions about capping credit card rates, with President Trump recently supporting a similar cap. Bilt, originally focused on rewards for rent payments, is expanding into other financial products. The company aims to address affordability issues and attract new customers. Bilt’s new cards follow a tiered model, offering various rewards and fees. The company is ending its partnership with Wells Fargo and teaming up with Cardless and Column N.A. for its new card offerings.

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FILE - Winner Kaysha Love of the United States celebrates after the women's monobob race at the Bobsleigh World Cup in Innsbruck, Austria, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File)

Diversity still a major issue at the Winter Olympics. The US is making some strides

January 14, 2026

USA Bobsled and Skeleton is set to unveil its Olympic rosters, with most women competing likely being women of color. This could make the 2026 U.S. Olympic winter roster the most diverse ever. In 2018, 21 athletes of Black or Asian descent were part of the team, about 8% of the total. The 2026 team could surpass that. Some top American medal hopefuls include Black women like bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor and speedskater Erin Jackson. Despite challenges, representation is growing, with athletes like Mystique Ro and Kaysha Love leading the way.

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FILE - Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (14) passes away from Los Angeles Clippers forward Kobe Brown (24) during an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis, file)

Grizzlies center Zach Edey to miss another 6 weeks with injured ankle

January 14, 2026

The Memphis Grizzlies have announced Zach Edey will miss another six weeks to recover from a stress reaction in his left ankle that has sidelined him since Dec. 7. The team said Wednesday that Brandon Clarke and Scotty Pippen Jr. are expected to return to play in four to six weeks, but Edey’s ankle appears likely to keep him out much longer. Edey had surgery on his left ankle in June after he was voted to the All-Rookie first team. He made his season debut Nov. 15. He is averaging 13.6 points and 11.1 rebounds.

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FILE - Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry speaks to reporters at the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, La., Sept. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

As Trump’s envoy, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry says he wants to meet Greenlanders and not diplomats

January 14, 2026

Jeff Landry has embraced his role as President Donald Trump’s special envoy to Greenland, but the Republican governor of Louisiana says he hopes to connect with everyday islanders rather than with Danish diplomats. Landry has yet to visit the semiautonomous territory of Denmark since his appointment in December. He’s told Fox News that he’s exchanged emails with Greenlanders and plans to attend a dogsledding event on the island in March. The chairman of the Greenland Dogsledding Association says it would be “wholly inappropriate” for Landry to be at the island’s dogsledding championship. Landry’s office isn’t addressing questions about what actions he’s taken so far as envoy.

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The Supreme Court is seen during oral arguments over state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Supreme Court revives GOP congressman’s challenge to late-arriving mail ballot law

January 14, 2026

The Supreme Court is reviving a Republican challenge to a law allowing the counting of late-arriving mail ballots, a target of President Donald Trump. The high court found Wednesday that an Illinois congressman has the legal right to challenge the law even though late-arriving ballots likely had little effect on the race he won easily. The state had argued that allowing the lawsuit by Rep. Mike Bost of Illinois would open the floodgates for more election litigation. Bost argued that vote-total considerations shouldn’t affect his ability to come to court, and a majority of the justices agreed.

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FILE - A Bank of America ATM is seen, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, in Winchester, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

Big banks report soaring profits amid tensions with Trump over credit card interest rates

January 14, 2026

Wall Street is seeing positive results as big banks report increased profits. Bank of America, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo have all shown strong earnings. Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan says the U.S. economy remains resilient despite risks. However, tensions with the White House are rising. President Donald Trump is pushing to cap credit card interest rates at 10%, which banks oppose. They argue it would limit credit access and harm the economy. Despite these challenges, consumer spending and financial health metrics remain stable, indicating a robust economic environment.

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 Madison Koczersut Helping Rapid City Families Find Their Footing

January 14, 2026

By: Kate Meadows Photos: Bailey Sadowsky When Madison Koczersut packed her car last June and pointed it toward South Dakota, she wasn’t entirely sure what she was getting into. Growing up in Bradenton, Florida, a coastal town south of Tampa, the Black Hills felt like a place from storybooks. While in college near Nashville, Tennessee, […]

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FILE - A person walks into the One Franklin Square Building, home of The Washington Post newspaper, June 21, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

FBI searches home of Washington Post reporter in classified documents probe, newspaper says

January 14, 2026

The Washington Post says FBI agents have searched a reporter’s home as part of an investigation into a government contractor accused of sharing government secrets. The Washington Post says journalist Hannah Natanson had her phone and a Garmin watch seized by agents at her Virginia home. An FBI affidavit says the search was related to an investigation into a system administrator in Maryland who authorities believe took home classified reports. An FBI spokesperson declines to comment. Justice Department officials haven’t responded to a request for comment. Natanson covers the Trump administration’s transformation of the federal government. A colleague has called her “the federal government whisperer.”

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FILE - President Donald Trump, right, meets with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani aboard Air Force One at Al Udeid Air Base in Doha, Qatar, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

Some personnel at key US base in Qatar advised to evacuate as Iran official brings up earlier attack

January 14, 2026

A U.S. official says some personnel at a key U.S. military base in Qatar have been advised to evacuate. The decision to evacuate by Wednesday evening comes as a senior official in Iran brought up an earlier Iranian attack there. The U.S. official won’t go into further details about the move. Qatar says the measures are in response to “regional tensions.” It comes as anti-government protests in nearby Iran continue and President Donald Trump has said he’s willing to conduct military operations in the country if the government continues to retaliate against the protesters. The base hosts thousands of U.S. service members and was targeted by Iran in June in retaliation for U.S. strikes on its nuclear facilities.

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Sen. Slotkin is being investigated by the Trump administration for Democrats’ video to troops

January 14, 2026

Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin has been notified that the Trump administration is investigating her after she organized and appeared in a video with other Democrats urging military service members to resist “illegal orders.” A source with knowledge of the situation confirmed the matter to The Associated Press. The source was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly. Slotkin first posted the video on her X account in November. The inquiry marks another escalation in President Donald Trump’s reaction to a video that he and his aides have labeled as “seditious.” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has censured Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, a former Navy pilot and astronaut, for participating.

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Min Jin Lee’s ‘American Hagwon’ to be released in September

January 14, 2026

Min Jin Lee’s new novel, “American Hagwon,” explores why Koreans are so focused on education. It’s her first book since her acclaimed “Pachinko” and is scheduled for September. Hagwons are private institutions where Koreans send their children to learn skills like English and math. Lee calls herself an “accidental historian.” Her 750-page novel is the third in a series about Korea and the Korean diaspora. The story follows a Korean family affected by the Asian financial crisis as they move from Korea to Australia and then to Southern California. Lee’s work is known for its deep research and reflection.

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People walk by a shop on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

Retail sales rose a better-than-expected 0.6% in November as the holiday season kicked into gear

January 14, 2026

Shoppers increased their spending in November from October as holiday shopping kicked into full gear. Retail sales increased a better-than-expected 0.6% in November, following a revised 0.1% decline October, according to the Commerce Department in a report delayed more than a month because of the 43-day government shutdown. Retail sales rose 0.1% increase in September, but jumped 0.6% in July and August and 1% in June. The federal government is gradually catching up on economic reports that were postponed by the shutdown. Sales at clothing and accessories stores rose 0.9%, while online businesses had a 0.4% increase. Business at sporting goods and hobby stores was up 1.9%.

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Music streams hit 5 trillion in 2025. Christian, rock and Latin lead growth in the US

January 14, 2026

The global music industry hit 5.1 trillion streams in 2025. That’s a new single-year record, up 9.6% from 2024. That’s according to a 2025 Year-End Report from Luminate. They are an industry data and analytics company that provides insight into changing behaviors across music listenership. In the U.S., on-demand audio streams hit 1.4 trillion. That’s a 4.6% increase from last year. But attention is on older music. Less than half all U.S. on-demand audio streams were from tracks released in the last five years. However, in the U.S., streams of Christian music, rock, Latin and AI performers are growing.

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Employees work on the assembly line at the Ford River Rogue complex, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Dearborn, Mich. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Producer prices rise a mild 0.2% in November, government says in report delayed by federal shutdown

January 14, 2026

U.S. wholesale prices rose  modestly in November, the government said in report delayed by federal shutdown. The Labor Department reported Wednesday that its producer price index — which measures inflation before it reaches consumers — rose 0.2% in November from October and 3% from a  year earlier. The numbers are old. They were supposed to come out Dec. 11, but the report was delayed by last fall’s 43-day government shutdown. The Labor Department will put out December’s producer price index on Jan. 30; it was originally scheduled to come out Wednesday.

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Kim Gordon returns with defiant new solo album, ‘Play Me’: ‘It does feel like an evolution’

January 14, 2026

The avant-noise artist Kim Gordon debuted solo music 10 years ago. At that point, she was many decades into an established career as a revolutionary force in the alternative rock band Sonic Youth and the ’80s New York no wave scene. In the time since, she’s released two solo albums. That includes 2024’s “The Collective,” which earned Gordon her first Grammy nominations. She will release a third solo album titled “Play Me” on March 13. It is a beat-heavy provocation anchored with the unmistakable rasp of her deadpan intonations. Gordon’s lyrical abstractions on the album highlight the absurdity of the current cultural and political moment. She takes aim at technocrats, music streaming and others across 12 tracks.

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FILE - Candidate Tina Peters speaks during a debate for the state leadership position, Feb. 25, 2023, in Hudson, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Tina Peters’ lawyers try to convince Colorado court to overturn conviction for voting system breach

January 14, 2026

Lawyers for former Colorado elections clerk Tina Peters will try to convince a state appeals court to overturn her conviction. Wednesday’s hearing comes as her supporters, including President Donald Trump, continue to pressure the state to set her free. Peters was convicted of state crimes for orchestrating a data breach of Mesa County’s elections equipment, driven by false claims about voting machine fraud in the 2020 presidential election. She is serving a nine-year prison sentence. Peters’ release has become a cause celebre in the election conspiracy movement. Trump pardoned her last month, but his pardon power doesn’t extend to state crimes.

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FILE - President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with oil executives in the East Room of the White House, Jan. 9, 2026, in Washington, as Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio listen. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

What Americans think about Trump’s intervention in Venezuela, according to a new AP-NORC poll

January 14, 2026

A new poll shows most Americans believe President Donald Trump has “gone too far” in using the U.S. military to intervene in other countries. The AP-NORC poll finds 56% of Americans say Trump has overstepped in using the military for foreign intervention and most Americans continue to disapprove of how the Republican president is handling foreign policy. The poll shows Americans also overwhelmingly do not want the U.S. to take “a more active role” in solving the world’s problems. Only about 2 in 10 U.S. adults say the U.S. should take “a more active role” in solving global issues, including just 1 in 10 Republicans.

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FILE - Wind turbine bases, generators and blades sit at The Portsmouth Marine terminal that is the staging area for Dominion Energy Virginia, which is developing Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind, Dec. 22, 2025, in Portsmouth, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

Developer of New York offshore wind farm is asking a federal judge to spare it from Trump

January 14, 2026

A federal judge is expected to consider whether to set aside a Trump administration order pausing the construction of a major offshore project for New York. Norwegian developer Equinor has a hearing set for Wednesday in a lawsuit to overturn the Trump administration’s freeze on the company’s Empire Wind project. Equinor said it will likely have to kill the partially-finished project if construction can’t resume soon. The administration froze five big offshore wind projects on the East Coast days before Christmas, citing national security concerns. Developers and states sued to fight the administration’s order. A judge ruled Monday that a project serving Rhode Island and Connecticut could resume.

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks during the Senate Democrat policy luncheon news conference at the Capitol, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Democrats see a path to win the Senate. It’s narrow and has little room for error

January 14, 2026

Senate Democrats are expressing optimism they’ll be able to flip the chamber this year after it looked all but impossible last year. The surge in confidence follows another recruiting win this week as former Rep. Mary Peltola announced she’ll run for Senate in Alaska. Peltola’s campaign marks a critical fourth candidate with statewide recognition in states where Republican senators are seeking reelection this year. Nationally, Democrats must net four seats to edge the GOP out of the majority. But there are a number of challenges Democrats must overcome, such as holding seats in states Donald Trump won in 2024 and messy primaries as their party still searches for its identity.

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Daulton Jefferies looks at the scar remaining from multiple right elbow surgeries, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Walnut Creek, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

After three Tommy John surgeries, pitcher Daulton Jefferies is trying for another MLB comeback

January 14, 2026

Plagued by injuries and arm issues, Daulton Jefferies had all but moved on from baseball and was working full-time in commercial real estate and taking college classes toward his sociology degree at the University of California at Berkeley. Only recently did he realize he was ready to go all in again. Now, he’s attempting a fourth baseball comeback following a third Tommy John surgery. He began throwing twice a week in a public park, and on Saturday in Arizona, he will hold a pro day so the experts can evaluate his progress. He’s hoping for one last shot.

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