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January 17, 2026.

A view of the 24 Somali Mall in Minneapolis, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Somali businesses struggle during the Minneapolis ICE crackdown

January 17, 2026

Business owners in a Minneapolis Somali mall are feeling the impact of an immigration crackdown. The usually bustling Karmel Mall is now quiet, with many shops closed. While many immigrants say their businesses have been impacted, the Somali community has been a specific target of the Trump administration. Fears of ICE have turned off both vendors and customers, citizens and noncitizens. Business owners said they’ve lost almost all of their customers and are now struggling to pay rent.

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People watch as elephant seals rest on a beach at Año Nuevo State Park, Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, in Pescadero, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Elephant seals return to Año Nuevo State Park. Visitors watch battling bulls and 75-pound pups

January 17, 2026

Every winter, about 10,000 elephant seals make their way to California’s Año Nuevo State Park, to fight, mate and give birth. The spectacle runs from mid-December through March, drawing wildlife watchers eager for a glimpse of the largest seals on the planet. Park docent Laura Stern says it is all part of pupping season, when the long-nosed bull seals engage in bloody battles for breeding access to the females. Elephant seals were hunted nearly to extinction in the 1800s, sought out for their blubber, which was used to make oil. Recognizing the crisis, the Mexican government extended legal protection to the species in 1922. Today the population has grown to an estimated 250,000 seals living in the Pacific.

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Brown scores 24 as Montana State takes down Montana 76-67

January 17, 2026

Led by Davian Brown’s 24 points, the Montana State Bobcats defeated the Montana Grizzlies 76-67. Jeremiah Davis scored 13 points for Montana State and Jed Miller added 11. Money Williams led Montana with 17 points. The Bobcats are now 10-8 on the season, while the Grizzlies fell to 9-9.

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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen responds to questions during a news conference after an NFL divisional playoff game against the Denver Broncos, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/RJ Sangosti)

Josh Allen wipes away tears and takes the blame after his 4 turnovers lead to another playoff loss

January 17, 2026

Josh Allen stood at a microphone and wiped away tears after his latest heartbreaking playoff loss. This might have been the best chance for Allen and the Bills to get to the Super Bowl. He’s heard that, too, and after he committed four of Buffalo’s five turnovers in a 33-30 loss to Denver in the divisional round of the AFC playoffs, he had to answer questions about coming up short yet again. The Bills, who beat Jacksonville in the wild-card round, became the first NFL team to win a playoff game in six straight seasons without capturing a Super Bowl.

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Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football divisional playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Seahawks dominate 49ers from opening kick, advance to NFC title game with 41-6 win

January 17, 2026

Rashid Shaheed returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown, Kenneth Walker III rushed for three scores and the Seattle Seahawks advanced to the NFC championship game with a dominant 41-6 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. Sam Darnold threw a touchdown pass and got his first career playoff win in his first season with the Seahawks, who will host either Chicago or the Los Angeles Rams next Sunday with a trip to the Super Bowl at stake. The Seahawks led 7-0 13 seconds into the game thanks to Shaheed, who fielded the opening kick and took it 95 yards to the end zone.

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Minnesota Timberwolves forward Joan Beringer (19) is blocked by San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) as he drives to the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Wembanyama helps Spurs fend off season-high 55 points from Edwards as Spurs top Timberwolves

January 17, 2026

Victor Wembanyama had 39 points and nine rebounds, corralling a critical offensive rebound in the final seconds, enabling the San Antonio Spurs to fend off Anthony Edwards’ season-high 55 points and beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-123 on Saturday night. De’Aaron Fox added 25 points and 12 assists as San Antonio avoided a season sweep of its three-game set against Minnesota. Keldon Johnson added 20 points for the Spurs. Edwards had 26 points in the fourth quarter, going 5 for 7 on 3-pointers and nearly completed a repeat of Minnesota’s last game against San Antonio.

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Davis Riley hits on the 17th hole during the third round of the Sony Open golf event at the Waialae Country Club in Honolulu, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Davis Riley takes 2-shot lead in PGA Tour opener at wind-swept Waialae

January 17, 2026

Davis Riley birdied four of the last seven holes Saturday at wind-swept Waialae Country Club for a 3-under 67 and a two-stroke lead with a round left in the PGA Tour’s season-opening Sony Open. Riley was at 12-under 198 on the oceanside course, with Harry Hall (66), Chris Gotterup (68) and Kevin Roy (69) tied for second.  Riley rebounded from a bogey on the par-3 11th with a birdie on the par-4 12th. He hit a wedge inside 2 feet on the par-4 14th and made a 15-footer on the par-4 15th. On the par-5 18th, he ran his 60-footer 7 1/2 feet past and made the comebacker. The 29-year-old Riley is ranked 101st in the world.

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Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix leaves the field after an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Bo Nix breaks his right ankle late in Broncos’ playoff win, will have surgery

January 17, 2026

Bo Nix broke his right ankle late in overtime of the Denver Broncos’ divisional-round victory over Buffalo on Saturday and will have surgery that will sideline him for the rest of the playoffs. Coach Sean Payton delivered the stunning news about his second-year quarterback in the aftermath of Denver’s biggest win in a decade. Backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham will start the AFC championship game next weekend. Payton said Nix got hurt on a keeper where he lost 2 yards and was tackled by safety Cole Bishop. Nix was limping after the play, but there was no indication that he suffered such a serious injury.

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Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Kevin Stefanski hired as Falcons coach after being let go by Browns

January 17, 2026

The Atlanta Falcons have hired Kevin Stefanski to be their head coach. Stefanski, a two-time Associated Press NFL Coach of the Year with the Cleveland Browns, replaces Raheem Morris and will report to Falcons President Matt Ryan. Stefanski was named AP Coach of the Year in 2020 after leading the Browns to the playoffs for the first time since 2002 and their first playoff win since 1994 with an 11-5 record. He won it again in 2023 when the Browns made the playoffs and finished 11-6. Stefanski was 45-56 in Cleveland.

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Denver Broncos cornerback Ja'quan McMillian (29) reacts after intercepting a pass intended for Buffalo Bills wide receiver Brandin Cooks (18) during overtime of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Broncos advance to AFC title game, beating Bills 33-30 after McMillian’s INT in overtime

January 17, 2026

Ja’Quan McMillian intercepted Josh Allen’s deep throw in overtime, and Bo Nix led the Broncos into position for Wil Lutz’s 24-yard field goal that sent Denver to the AFC championship game with a 33-30 win over the Buffalo Bills. McMillian’s pick was Denver’s fifth takeaway of the game. He wrested the ball away from Brandin Cooks at the Broncos 20-yard line when a field goal would have won the game for Buffalo. ’The Broncos will face either New England or Houston for the AFC title next Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High, where Denver has won 14 of its last 15 games.

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Arizona guard Brayden Burries (5) goes up to shoot as Central Florida center John Bol (7) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

No. 1 Arizona’s defense and 23 points from Jaden Bradley help beat UCF 84-77

January 17, 2026

Arizona overcame foul trouble to star forward Koa Peat with a hounding defensive effort to beat UCF 84-77 on the road. Jaden Bradley led the Wildcats with 23 points. Brayden Burries scored 18 points and Motejus Krivas added 17 with 12 rebounds to lead the Wildcats. Peat was held to a season-low four points in 20 minutes. UCF got a career-high 30 points from senior guard Themus Fulks to pace them through the game. Fulks added eight assists and five rebounds for the Knights.

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Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger arrives for inaugural ceremonies at the Capitol in Richmond Va., Saturday Jan. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, Pool)

Virginia tradition calls for morning suits at an inauguration. But Spanberger switched things up

January 17, 2026

Virginia’s governors traditionally wear morning suits for their inaugurations. But for her swearing-in on Saturday, Gov. Abigail Spanberger, the first woman to fill that role, dressed in white, the color of women’s suffrage. According to “A Guide to Virginia Protocol and Traditions,” males in the official party wear morning coats, formal daytime suits with long tails, and women wear dark suits for the inauguration. The new governor’s white outfit, which included a long, white coat with gold buttons paired with white gloves, appeared to be a nod to the women’s suffrage movement that led to American women securing the right to vote.

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Oregon forward Dezdrick Lindsay (4), looks to pass against Michigan guard L.J. Cason (2) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Thomas Boyd)

Elliot Cadeau scores 17 points to lead No. 4 Michigan over Oregon 81-71

January 17, 2026

Elliot Cadeau scored 17 points and No. 4 Michigan defeated Oregon 81-71 at Matthew Knight Arena. Nimari Burnett scored 15 points and Aday Mara added 12 points as Michigan (16-1, 6-1) won its second straight game following its lone loss of the season. Morez Johnson Jr. scored nine points in 17 minutes despite foul trouble and Yaxel Lendeborg added six and a game-high 10 rebounds for the Wolverines. Sean Stewart scored a career-high 22 points to go with eight rebounds for Oregon (8-10, 1-6). Kwame Evans Jr. had 18 points and seven rebounds while Takai Simpkins scored 12 for the Ducks.

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New York Rangers' Mika Zibanejad, center, celebrates with teammates Carson Soucy, right, and Scott Morrow after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Rangers’ Zibanejad, Sullivan reach career milestones, 1 day after GM’s ‘disappointment’ letter

January 17, 2026

New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad and coach Mike Sullivan achieved career milestones Saturday, one day after the team president sent a letter to fans expressing disappointment over how the season has gone. Zibanejad became the Rangers’ all-time leader in power-play goals and tied the franchise record for career hat tricks in New York’s 6-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. The victory was the 500th of Sullivan’s career. The 32-year-old Zibanejad scored with a man advantage in the second period for his 117th power-play goal. His ninth hat trick with the Rangers matched Bill Cook’s franchise record.

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Kianna Underwood, former Nickelodeon star, killed in hit-and-run

January 17, 2026

Law enforcement officials say Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child star, was killed in a hit-and-run in New York. She was 33. The New York Police Department says Underwood was crossing an intersection in Brooklyn when a black Ford Explorer SUV hit her. While lying in the street, she was then struck by a black and gray sedan. Police say both drivers left the scene and have not been identified. The investigation remains ongoing. Underwood appeared in Nickelodeon’s series “All That” in 2005 and voiced Fuchsia in the Nick Jr. show “Little Bill.”

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Iowa State Cyclones Joshua Jefferson (5) and Cincinnati center Moustapha Thiam (52) battle for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

No. 2 Iowa State loses second straight, 79-70 to Cincinnati

January 17, 2026

Day Day Thomas scored 19 points to lead Cincinnati to a 79-70 win Saturday over No. 2 Iowa State, which has lost two straight after winning its first 16 games. Milan Momcilovic scored a career-high 34 points, hitting eight 3-pointers, for the Cyclones (16-2, 3-2 Big 12) who were looking to rebound after an 84-63 to Kansas on Tuesday. But a desperate Cincinnati team made things difficult, forcing 12 turnovers leading to 20 points. Iowa State trailed by as many as 26 points against Kansas and 17 on Saturday. Jizzle James sored 15 points and Sencire Harris and Jalen Celestine each scored 12 for Cincinnati (10-8, 2-3) which has won two straight games after starting 0-3 in the league.

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This photo provided by the U.S. Air Force shows a U.S. Airman preparing an A-10 Thunderbolt II for flight from a base in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in support of Operation Hawkeye Strike. (U.S. Air Force/DVIDS via AP)

US launches another retaliatory strike in Syria, killing leader tied to deadly Islamic State ambush

January 17, 2026

A third round of retaliatory strikes by the U.S. in Syria has resulted in the death of an Al-Qaeda-affiliated leader. U.S. Central Command says Bilal Hasan al-Jasim had a direct tie to the Islamic State member responsible for last month’s ambush that killed two U.S. soldiers and one American civilian interpreter in the country. It was the latest strike as part of a broader U.S. operation by President Donald Trump to target “ISIS thugs” trying to regroup after the ouster of autocratic leader Bashar Assad a year ago. Trump has stressed that Syria is fighting alongside American troops as the U.S. military is expanding its cooperation with security forces as part of a coalition fighting the militant group.

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New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) skates with the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Zibanejad sets Rangers’ record for power-play goals, ties team hat trick record in win over Flyers

January 17, 2026

Mika Zibanejad became the Rangers’ all-time leader in power-play goals and his three-goal performance tied the team record for most career hat tricks in New York’s 6-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. Zibanejad scored with a man advantage at 5:38 of the second period, giving him 117 power-play goals and moving him past Camille Henry and Chris Kreider. Zibanejad completed his scoring at 8:25 of the second, matching Bill Cook with nine career hat tricks with the Rangers. Artemi Panarin added two goals and an assist, and Brennan Othmann also scored for the Rangers. New York coach Mike Sullivan earned his 500th coaching win. Travis Konecny, Travis Sanheim and Trevor Zegras each had a goal and an assist for the Flyers.

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Tear gas surrounds federal law enforcement officers as they leave a scene after a shooting on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Tear gas floods a Minneapolis family’s SUV after they get caught between protesters and officers

January 17, 2026

A Minneapolis couple says federal officers rolled a tear gas canister under their SUV, flooding it with toxic fumes and leaving them and several of their six children, including an infant, in need of hospital treatment. The incident happened Wednesday during the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities. Destiny Jackson says they were driving home from a basketball game when they reached a blocked street. After stopping to talk to her mother, the situation grew tense. Jackson says they tried to leave but were caught in the chaos. The Department of Homeland Security says officers were responding to crowds and did not target the family.

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FILE - US envoy Steve Witkoff, left, and US businessman Jared Kushner attend a press conference after 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, File)

Board of Peace for Gaza is forming with ambitions for a wider mandate of other conflicts

January 17, 2026

President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” that was initially seen as a mechanism focused on ending the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza is taking shape with ambitions to have a far broader mandate of other global crises. It could mean potentially rivaling the United Nations in what would be a major upheaval to the post-World War II international order. In letters sent Friday to various world leaders inviting them to be “founding members” of the board, Trump says the body would “embark on a bold new approach to resolving global conflict.” Leaders from Argentina, Paraguay, Canada, Egypt and Turkey have been invitated to join the board, according to their governments.

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FILE - The College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy is shown before the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal game between Texas and Ohio State, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson, File)

A champion will be crowned but college football chaos will linger beyond Indiana-Miami title game

January 17, 2026

Eligibility lawsuits, the out-of-control transfer portal, bickering over congressional legislation and the decades-old dilemma over coaches and their salaries were the steady drumbeat behind a college football season where nothing felt quite settled. When either Miami or Indiana hoists the national title trophy Monday night, the season will come to an end, but there will be plenty to resolve behind the scenes.

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Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez arrives at the National Assembly in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

AP obtains documents showing Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodríguez has been on DEA’s radar for years

January 17, 2026

The Associated Press has learned that Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s acting president, has been on the radar of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration for years and in 2022 was even labeled a “priority target,” a designation DEA reserves for suspects believed to have a “significant impact” on the drug trade. That’s according to records obtained by the AP and more than a half dozen current and former U.S. law enforcement officials. U.S. President Donald Trump identified Rodríguez as America’s preferred partner to stabilize Venezuela after the U.S. military’s audacious capture of her predecessor, Nicollás Maduro, who now faces drug trafficking charges in the U.S.

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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)

As Trump’s deadline for a cap on credit card rates looms, banks have only questions and no answers

January 17, 2026

President Donald Trump has demanded a 10% cap on credit card interest rates by January 20. Consumer groups, politicians, and bankers remain unclear about the White House’s plans. The White House has not detailed consequences for non-compliance. Researchers estimate Americans could save $100 billion annually if rates are capped. However, banks might lose significant revenue. Shares of major credit card companies have fallen as investors worry about profit impacts. Without a law or executive order, Trump may rely on public pressure to enforce the cap. Some companies, like fintech Bilt, have already announced promotional rate caps.

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FILE - The Capitol is seen at nightfall in Washington on Oct. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

How abortion coverage threatens to prevent a congressional deal on health care subsidies

January 17, 2026

There’s broad bipartisan support in Congress for reviving federal health care subsidies that expired at the beginning of the year. But long-running disagreements over abortion coverage are threatening to block any compromise and leave millions of Americans with higher premiums. Bipartisan Senate negotiations on the subsidies appear to be near collapse as the abortion dispute seems intractable. Republicans are seeking stronger curbs on abortion coverage for people who purchase insurance off the marketplaces created by the Affordable Care Act. Democrats have strongly opposed any such changes.

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FILE - President Donald Trump is illuminated by a camera flash as he gestures while walking across the South Lawn of the White House, Nov. 2, 2025, in Washington, after returning from a trip to Florida. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

Here’s where Trump’s most jaw-dropping promises stand a year into his second term

January 17, 2026

President Donald Trump has made lots of promises during the first year of his second term in the White House. Some ideas have come to fruition. Others have faded away. Some are kicking around. These include a new Air Force One gifted by Qatar and the U.S. annexation of Greenland. Trump has also ordered an investigation into Joe Biden’s use of the autopen. Trump talked up reopening Alcatraz for detainees and extending mortgage terms to 50 years, but there’s been little progress. And some ideas have lost steam. That’s the case with making Canada the 51st state and eliminating the federal income tax.

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Taste the Room

Taste the Room

January 17, 2026

Because every restaurant is more than just what’s on the plate Nanna’s Café & Bread Company523 Main St., Rapid City,

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NASA's Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft, secured to the mobile launcher, is seen inside the Vehicle Assembly building as preparations continue for roll out to Launch Pad 39B, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. (Keegan Barber/NASA via AP)

NASA’s new moon rocket heads to the pad ahead of astronaut launch as early as February

January 17, 2026

NASA’s giant new moon rocket is on its way to the launch pad. The 322-foot Space Launch System rocket began its 1 mph creep from Kennedy Space Center’s Vehicle Assembly Building on Saturday morning. It will take until nightfall to reach the pad from which it will blast off for the moon with four astronauts as early as February. Scores of space center workers and their families gathered in the predawn Florida chill to witness the long-awaited event, delayed for years. Leading the cheering crowd were NASA’s new administrator and all four astronauts who will fly to the moon.

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Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney, speaks to the media at Ritan Park in Beijing, China, Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Trump’s protectionist trade policies allow China to swoop in

January 17, 2026

America’s top trading partners are responding to President Donald Trump’s trade policies by trying to take their business elsewhere. Canada broke with the United States Friday, slashing its 100% import tax on Chinese electric vehicles in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products. Canada is not alone in looking for alternatives to America’s massive market. The European Union is expected to formally sign trade pact Saturday with the South American alliance known as Mercosur, which includes the region’s two biggest economies, Brazil and Argentina. China, pounded by U.S. tariffs since Trump’s first term, has diversified its exports away the world’s biggest economy to markets such as Europe and Southeast Asia.

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