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January 21, 2026.

FILE - Robert Redford poses on a balcony along Main Street decorated with his Sundance Film Festival banners on Jan. 17, 2003, in Park City, Utah. (AP Photo/Douglas C. Pizac, File)

Sundance kicks off in Utah with powerful premieres and emotional tributes to Robert Redford

January 21, 2026

The Sundance Film Festival kicks off Thursday morning in Utah, marking the first year without founder Robert Redford. His daughter, Amy Redford, shared in an interview Wednesday with The Associated Press that her father believed everyone has a story, a principle guiding this year’s festival. Over a dozen films will premiere on the opening day. They will include Amir Bar-Lev’s documentary on mountain climbing, Rachel Lambert’s drama “Carousel,” and Judd Apatow’s film about comedian Maria Bamford. Other highlights include a look at playwright Luis Valdez’s legacy and a midnight movie by Casper Kelly. The festival runs through Feb. 1.

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FILE - This undated photo released by the FBI shows a jewelry showcase displaying some of the jewelry that was taken during a July 11, 2022 jewelry heist in Southern California where thieves stole millions of dollars worth of jewelry and gemstones near a rest stop in the unincorporated community of Lebec, Calif. (FBI via AP, File)

Immigration officials allow suspect in $100M jewelry heist to self deport, avoiding trial

January 21, 2026

Federal immigration authorities allowed a suspect in a $100 million jewelry heist believed to be the largest in U.S. history to deport himself to South America, a move that stunned and upset prosecutors who were planning to try the case and send him to prison. Jeson Nelon Presilla Flores was one of seven people charged last year with stalking an armored truck to a rest stop north of Los Angeles and stealing millions worth of jewels in July 2022. Flores faced up to 15 years in federal prison if convicted. Officials deported him to Ecuador.

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Sundance first look: Chris Pine and Jenny Slate in the delicate romantic drama ‘Carousel’

January 21, 2026

Chris Pine stars in and produces Rachel Lambert’s film “Carousel,” which premieres Thursday at the Sundance Film Festival. The film tells the story of a single father in Cleveland navigating love and life challenges. Pine was captivated by Lambert’s unique storytelling, while Lambert admired Pine for his intelligence and sensitivity, likening him to classic actors like Jimmy Stewart. The film, shot on location and on celluloid, is Lambert’s most personal. Pine and co-star Jenny Slate share a strong on-screen chemistry, enhancing the film’s emotional depth. “Carousel” is seeking a distributor at the festival.

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President Donald Trump stands on the stage prior to addressing a meeting of Global Business Leaders at the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump’s European threats could make it harder for future US leaders to repair ties

January 21, 2026

Joe Biden promised Europe that “America is back” early in his presidency, aiming to mend ties after Donald Trump’s tenure. However, nearly five years later, Trump’s influence over Europe has grown. Recently, Trump demanded Denmark cede Greenland to the U.S., causing turmoil within NATO. European leaders are responding by exploring alliances that exclude the U.S. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney highlighted a global shift, calling the rules-based order an “illusion.” European leaders criticized Trump’s approach, while some Republicans supported him. Democrats urged stronger responses, stressing the need for a lasting shift in U.S. politics to rebuild trust.

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Sherrone Moore is returning to court in case related to his firing as Michigan football coach

January 21, 2026

Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore is returning to court for the first time since he was charged in December with home invasion and two other crimes. Thursday’s hearing is an opportunity for the judge to get an update on the case. Moore was fired for having a relationship with a woman who was a staff member. Authorities say Moore subsequently blamed her for disclosing the affair and threatened to kill himself. He’s pleaded not guilty.

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Former Iowa superintendent expected to plead guilty to falsely claiming he was a US citizen

January 21, 2026

The former Des Moines superintendent is expected to plead guilty in federal court. Ian Roberts is charged with falsely claiming U.S. citizenship and illegally possessing firearms. Roberts is originally from Guyana and initially pleaded not guilty to the charges. He is expected to plead guilty Thursday to both counts after entering into an agreement with prosecutors that was released Wednesday. The charges could lead to 20 years in prison. He also could be deported. Roberts was targeted by federal immigration agents and arrested in September. Authorities found a loaded handgun and cash in his vehicle. Roberts was an educator and administrator for two decades in districts across the U.S.

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President Donald Trump walks down the stairs after a meeting during the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

Inflation fears are high for most Americans. But a new poll shows one group is particularly worried

January 21, 2026

A new AAPI Data/AP-NORC poll finds that anxiety about costs and affordability is particularly high among Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders and Native Hawaiians. That’s true even at a moment when economic stress is widespread. The survey found that about half of Asian American and Pacific Islander adults said they wanted the government to prioritize addressing the high cost of living and inflation in 2026, compared to about one-third of U.S. adults overall in a separate AP-NORC survey. The findings indicate that this small but fast-growing subgroup is not convinced by President Donald Trump’s attempts to tamp down worries about inflation and defend his tariffs. Like Americans overall, AAPI adults have also become more focused on health care issues over the past year.

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Arizona center Motiejus Krivas scores in between Cincinnati guard Grant Darbyshire (13), guard Sencire Harris (5), and forward Baba Miller during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

No. 1 Arizona pulls away late to top Cincinnati 77-51 and remain 1 of 3 unbeatens in country

January 21, 2026

Motiejus Krivas scored 17 points, Ivan Kharchenkov added 14 and the top-ranked Arizona Wildcats pulled away late to beat Cincinnati 77-51 and remain one of just three unbeaten teams in the country. Arizona entered the game Wednesday night as the unanimous No. 1 team in the latest AP poll, a first in school history. Cincinnati tested Arizona with an early 14-1 run to take a 20-16 lead midway through a rugged first half, but Arizona responded for a 33-27 halftime advantage. The 7-foot-2 Krivas thrived in the physical environment with eight points, five rebounds and a block before the break. The Bearcats were led Baba Miller’s 14 points.

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New York Knicks' Landry Shamet smiles after making a three-point shot during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Knicks get back on track with biggest win in their history, beating Brooklyn by 54 points

January 21, 2026

The New York Knicks hadn’t won at all in more than a week. They hadn’t won quite like this in 80 years. The Knicks ended their four-game losing streak Wednesday night with the most lopsided victory in franchise history, beating the Brooklyn Nets 120-66. The Knicks had lost nine of their previous 11 games and were just two days removed from the low point of their season. They trailed by 30 points in the first half Monday at home against Dallas, booed repeatedly in their 114-97 loss. The 54-point victory surpassed three 48-point wins they had they stood as the previous franchise record.

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FILE - Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Freddy Peralta walks to the dugout after the top of the fifth inning in Game 2 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Oct. 14, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

Mets acquire ace pitcher Freddy Peralta from Brewers in trade

January 21, 2026

The active New York Mets have acquired ace pitcher Freddy Peralta and right-hander Tobias Myers from Milwaukee in a trade that sent two top prospects to the Brewers: pitcher Brandon Sproat and minor league infielder/outfielder Jett Williams. Peralta gives the Mets a frontline starter after their rotation faltered in the second half of a disappointing 2025 season. Peralta went 17-6 with a 2.70 ERA last year, when he led the National League in wins and finished fifth in Cy Young Award voting. He also earned his second All-Star selection. The 29-year-old right-hander is set to make $8 million this year and can become a free agent following the World Series.

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Gonzaga guard Davis Fogle, center, dunks during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Pepperdine, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

Fogle scores 17 as No. 8 Gonzaga pounds Pepperdine 84-60 to reach 20 wins for 29th straight season

January 21, 2026

Davis Fogle scored 17 points and No. 8 Gonzaga pounded Pepperdine 84-60. The Bulldogs beat the Waves for the 51st consecutive time despite missing its top two scorers, Graham Ike and Braden Huff, because of injuries. Tyon Grant-Foster and Mario Saint-Supery each scored 12 points for Gonzaga which won its 13th straight game overall. This is also the 29th consecutive season the Bulldogs have won at least 20 games. Styles Phipps scored 13 points and Aaron Clark 10 for Pepperdine. The Waves have not won in Spokane since 1998. Their last victory in the series was in 2002 in Malibu, California.

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New York Knicks' Landry Shamet (44) passes away from Brooklyn Nets' Nic Claxton (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Knicks crush Nets 120-66 to end their 4-game skid with the most lopsided win in franchise history

January 21, 2026

The New York Knicks broke a four-game losing streak without breaking a sweat, crushing the Brooklyn Nets 120-66 on Wednesday night in the most lopsided victory in franchise history. Jalen Brunson scored 20 points and Landry Shamet was 6 for 6 on 3-pointers and added 18 for the Knicks, who led by as much as 59 points before the 54-point victory that surpassed the previous largest victory margin of 48 points. The Knicks had lost nine of their last 11 games. The Knicks were already on track to win this one easily before outscoring the Nets 16-0 to open the fourth quarter, extending a 32-point lead to 104-56.

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Tear gas is deployed as Federal agents make arrests on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)

Army orders military police to get ready for a possible Minneapolis deployment, AP source says

January 21, 2026

The U.S. Army has ordered several dozen additional active-duty soldiers to prepare for a possible deployment to Minneapolis if needed amid protests over the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement crackdown. That’s according to a defense official who spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday. Members of an Army military police brigade stationed at Fort Bragg in North Carolina have been given prepare-to-deploy orders. But the official says such standby orders are issued regularly and they don’t necessarily mean the troops would end up going. About 1,500 active-duty soldiers from the Army’s 11th Airborne Division based in Alaska also received similar standby orders. President Donald Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act before walking that back.

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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams (17) is tackled by Carolina Panthers linebacker Christian Rozeboom during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)

After 4 NFC title game losses with Packers, Davante Adams resumes chase of ‘mythical thing’ for Rams

January 21, 2026

Davante Adams reached the NFC championship game four times during his eight seasons with Aaron Rodgers and the Packers. Every single time, Green Bay came up just short of the Super Bowl. Adams still feels the pain, and he feels like the Super Bowl has become a “mythical thing” that he just can’t quite reach. After an ensuing three years spent nowhere near a Super Bowl, Adams is back for his fifth shot when his Los Angeles Rams visit the Seattle Seahawks for another NFC title game. Adams clearly means it when he says team success is the only thing that still matters to him.

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Austin Thompson is sworn in during a hearing in Wake County Superior Court on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Allen G. Breed)

Teen pleads guilty to North Carolina mass shooting that killed 5

January 21, 2026

An 18-year-old has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and other charges for a mass shooting in North Carolina in 2022. The attack left five people dead, including the youth’s brother and a police officer. On Wednesday, Austin Thompson admitted to the crimes, avoiding an upcoming trial. His attorneys said this decision was to spare the community further trauma. A sentencing hearing is set for February. Thompson was 15 at the time of the crimes, so he cannot receive the death penalty. At issue is whether he’d be sentenced to life in prison without parole or could become eligible for parole decades from now.

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FILE - An American flag waves on Staten Island with the One World Trade Center in the distance, Sept. 11, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura, File)

Judge tosses lines of NYC’s only Republican House seat, as state enters redistricting wars

January 21, 2026

A judge has thrown out the boundaries of New York City’s only Republican congressional seat, ordering a redrawing due to unconstitutional vote dilution of Black and Hispanic residents. The decision affects the district held by Republican U.S. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis in southern Brooklyn and Staten Island. Republicans plan to appeal as this case becomes part of a national gerrymandering battle. Democrats argue the current lines ignore Staten Island’s growing Black and Latino populations. Gov. Kathy Hochul has shown interest in the redistricting fight, though legislative options are limited before the 2024 elections.

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Bruce Lee play and Vocal Arts DC join growing list of Kennedy Center cancellations

January 21, 2026

The producers of a Bruce Lee-inspired stage play and Vocal Arts DC have canceled shows at the Kennedy Center. This follows President Trump’s controversial decision to rename it the Trump-Kennedy Center, a change experts say requires Congress’s approval. Lin-Manuel Miranda and others have also withdrawn in protest. The Seattle Children’s Theatre announced on Instagram that it canceled “Young Dragon: A Bruce Lee Story” after discussions with artists and the Bruce Lee family. Vocal Arts DC cited low ticket sales and refund requests for canceling upcoming concerts. The Kennedy Center’s schedule no longer lists an April tribute to John Coltrane.

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FILE - Scottie Scheffler, of the United States, watches his tee-off at the fourth hole during the final round of the Hero World Challenge PGA Tour at the Albany Golf Club in New Providence, Bahamas, Dec. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano, File)

Scottie Scheffler makes his 2026 debut amid palm trees and desert at The American Express

January 21, 2026

Scottie Scheffler makes his 2026 debut at The American Express. The world’s No. 1 player has been playing plenty of matches at home in Dallas. But he’s like most of the 156 players in the California desert this week in trying to shake off tournament rust. Scheffler has played only one time since the Ryder Cup last September. That’s also true for the likes of Ludvig Aberg and defending champion Sepp Straka. They all say the desert courses are ideal to give them an idea where their games are at. Great weather makes it feel like playing in a dome.

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How Duckwrth’s imaginary Grammy button led to a real Grammy nomination

January 21, 2026

Duckwrth manifested a Grammy nomination for his album “All American F—Boy.” He just didn’t know it. The Los Angeles-raised singer, rapper and producer would pretend to press an imaginary Grammy button whenever he and his friends finished a new track. The album is nominated for best immersive audio album at the 68th annual Grammy Awards. If it wins, the trophy goes to mix engineer Andrew Law, who transformed the stereo audio into a surround-sound Dolby Atmos experience. Duckwrth wanted the album to feel like a film, blending punk and alt-rock with his genre-bending style. He describes the process as challenging and vulnerable but ultimately rewarding.

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ADDS IDENTIFICATION: Teyana Gibson Brown, second from right, wife of Garrison Gibson, reacts after a federal immigration officer used a battering ram to break down a door before arresting Garrison Gibson, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge’s warrant, memo says

January 21, 2026

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press reveals that the agency allows immigration officers to forcibly enter homes to make arrests without a judicial warrant. This change reverses previous guidance and raises concerns about constitutional protections against illegal searches. The memo, signed by ICE’s acting director, states that administrative warrants are sufficient for forced entry if there’s a final order of removal. This policy could face legal challenges and criticism from advocacy groups. Whistleblower Aid, representing two government officials, describes the directive as seemingly unconstitutional and a significant shift in arrest powers. The Associated Press obtained the memo and whistleblower complaint from an official in Congress.

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Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov, left, NASA astronauts Mike Fincke, Zena Cardman, and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Kimiya Yui are seen inside the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft onboard the SpaceX recovery ship SHANNON shortly after having landed in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Long Beach, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. (NASA via AP)

Astronauts say space station’s ultrasound machine was critical during medical crisis

January 21, 2026

The astronauts evacuated last week from the International Space Station say a portable ultrasound machine came in “super handy” during the medical crisis. During their first public appearance since returning to Earth, the four astronauts refused Wednesday to say which one of them had been ailing or why. But NASA’s Mike Fincke told reporters that the crew used the onboard ultrasound machine when the medical problem arose January 7, the day before a planned spacewalk.  The portable ultrasound was so useful that he says there should be one on all future spaceflights.

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FILE - San Antonio Spurs center Charles Bediako poses for photos during an NBA basketball media day in San Antonio, Oct. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Ex-Alabama player Charles Bediako, who played in NBA G League, gets temporary college eligibility

January 21, 2026

Ex-Alabama player Charles Bediako, who has spent the past 2 1/2 years competing in the NBA Summer League and G League, had his college eligibility temporarily reinstated by a judge who blocked the NCAA from retaliating for his return to the 17th-ranked Tide. Bediako had signed several NBA developmental contracts since going undrafted in 2023. He played two seasons at Alabama, averaging 6.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.7 blocks a game, and helped the Crimson Tide make the NCAA Tournament twice. James H. Roberts Jr. of the Tuscaloosa Circuit Court granted Bediako a temporary restraining order.

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Joseph Bongiovanni, left, leaves federal court with his wife, Lindsay Bongiovanni, after being sentenced to 5 years in prison on corruption charges, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jim Mustian)

Former DEA agent sentenced to 5 years in prison for using badge to protect drug trafficking friends

January 21, 2026

A former DEA agent has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for corruption. A jury convicted Joseph Bongiovanni of using his badge to protect childhood friends involved in drug trafficking in Buffalo, New York. On Wednesday, U.S. District Court Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo issued the sentence, which was less than the 15 years prosecutors sought. Bongiovanni was convicted of obstruction of justice and conspiracy charges. Prosecutors said his actions caused significant damage over 11 years. The case also highlighted corruption within the DEA, with at least 17 agents facing federal charges in the past decade.

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FILE - Buildings on the working waterfront catch the early morning light, Feb. 26, 2025, in Portland, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)

ICE activity increases in Maine as anxiety grows in immigrant communities

January 21, 2026

Maine is seeing an increase in immigration enforcement activity this week. The state’s secretary of state has responded by declining to issue more undercover license plates for federal immigration officers. ICE Deputy Assistant Director Patricia Hyde told FOX News that it had made 50 arrests by Tuesday as part of “Operation Catch of the Day” and has more than 1,000 targets in the state. The actions have centered on Portland and Lewiston, the two largest cities in the state. The cities have thousands of residents of African descent, including many from Somalia.

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U.S. Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino arrives as protesters gather outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minn. (AP Photo/Tom Baker)

Snapchats to informant central at trial for man accused in murder plot of Border Patrol leader

January 21, 2026

Snapchat messages a Chicago man accused of soliciting the murder of a Border Patrol commander unknowingly sent to a government informant took center stage at the opening day of the man’s trial. Juan Espinoza Martinez faces one count of murder-for-hire in the first criminal trial from last year’s immigration crackdown in Chicago. Prosecutors allege Espinoza Martinez put a $10,000 bounty on the life of Gregory Bovino, a Border Patrol official behind the crackdown. But defense attorneys say Espinoza Martinez didn’t have that kind of money and the messages to his brother and friend-turned-informant were “neighborhood gossip.”

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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)

Washington Post seeks court order for government to return electronics seized from reporter’s home

January 21, 2026

The Washington Post has asked a federal court for an order requiring federal authorities to return electronic devices that they seized from a Post reporter’s Virginia home last week. In a court filing Wednesday, the newspaper argued that the federal government’s search and seizures violated reporter Hannah Natanson’s First Amendment free speech rights and legal safeguards for journalists. Federal agents seized two phones, two laptops, a recorder, a portable hard drive and a Garmin watch from Natanson’s home last Wednesday as part of an investigation of a Pentagon contractor accused of illegally handling classified information.

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In operatic dispute, Met Opera director and designers order names stripped from ‘Carmen’

January 21, 2026

The production team of Bizet’s “Carmen” at the Metropolitan Opera demanded their names be removed from programs due to a restaging decision. Director Carrie Cracknell’s version, which opened on Dec. 31, 2023, moved the setting to a modern American town. The revival included a Jaguar convertible and three pickup trucks that moved. A restaging decision removed the Jaguar, added a motorcycle and used one stationary pickup. Set designer Michael Levine expressed frustration, saying it altered the original artistic intent. The Met cited financial reasons for the changes. The company plans to bring back Richard Eyre’s retired 2009 staging in the future.

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Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook and attorney Abbe Lowell, arrive at the Supreme Court in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Supreme Court seems inclined to keep Lisa Cook on Fed board despite Trump attempt to fire her

January 21, 2026

The Supreme Court seems inclined to keep Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook in her job, casting doubt on President Donald Trump’s bid to wrest control of the nation’s central bank. The justices heard arguments Wednesday over Trump’s effort to fire Cook based on allegations she committed mortgage fraud, which she denies. No president has fired a sitting governor in the 112-year history of the Fed, which was structured to be independent of day-to-day politics. The true motivation for trying to fire Cook, Trump’s critics say, is the Republican president’s desire to exert control over U.S. interest rate policy. Conservative and liberal justices voiced skepticism over Cook’s firing.

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Documents that were included in the U.S. Department of Justice release of the Jeffrey Epstein files are photographed Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick)

Judge rules against lawmakers pressing for monitor to ensure release of Epstein files

January 21, 2026

A judge overseeing Ghislaine Maxwell’s criminal case says two members of Congress lack the legal right to intervene and press their demand for a court-appointed observer to ensure the government complies with a new law ordering release of its files on Jeffrey Epstein. But the judge says the lawmakers are free to bring a civil lawsuit or work through the tools they have in Congress to improve oversight. The lawmakers had co-sponsored the Epstein Files Transparency Act and said the Trump administration’s slow disclosure of Epstein investigation documents violated the law. The judge said they raised “undeniably important and timely” questions but couldn’t intervene in the case.

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FILE - Education Secretary Linda McMahon speaks with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Trump administration drops legal appeal over anti-DEI funding threat to schools and colleges

January 21, 2026

The Trump administration is dropping its appeal of a federal court ruling that blocked a campaign against diversity, equity, and inclusion threatening federal funding to the nation’s schools and colleges. The Education Department moved to dismiss its appeal in a Wednesday court filing. It leaves in place a federal judge’s decision finding that the anti-DEI effort violated the First Amendment and federal procedural rules. The department didn’t immediately comment. The dispute centered on federal guidance telling schools and colleges they’d lose federal money if they kept a wide range of practices the administration labeled as diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Saint Louis center Robbie Avila (21) looks to pass with Duquesne forward David Dixon defending during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

The spirit of Saint Louis: how a lack of ego is fueling the 24th-ranked Billikens

January 21, 2026

No. 24 Saint Louis is using a selfless approach to one of the best starts in program history. The Billikens improved to 18-1 with a victory over Duquesne that kept them tied for the top spot in the Atlantic 10. Saint Louis is the only team in the country with six players averaging at least 10 points per game. Senior center Robbie Avila says the Billikens are winning because they have prioritized team success over individual accolades. Avila is taking fewer shots and playing fewer minutes than he did a year ago, a sacrifice he says he’s happy to make if it helps the Billikens reach the NCAA tournament.

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FILE - Robert Redford poses on a balcony along Main Street decorated with his Sundance Film Festival banners on Jan. 17, 2003, in Park City, Utah. (AP Photo/Douglas C. Pizac, File)

Everything you need to know about the 2026 Sundance Film Festival

January 21, 2026

The 42nd Sundance Film Festival kicks off this week in Park City, Utah. It marks the last edition in its longtime home and the first without founder Robert Redford, who died in September. Despite the changes, the festival remains vibrant with 90 features premiering through Feb. 1. Three of these films feature pop star Charli xcx. Sundance public programming director Eugene Hernandez describes the lineup as broad and eclectic. The festival will honor Redford with tributes and retrospective screenings. Sundance is set to relocate to Boulder, Colorado, next January.

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FILE - Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane,Left and owner Terry Pegula look on during NFL football practice in Orchard Park, N.Y., Tuesday, June 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)

Bills owner feels team hit ‘proverbial wall’ after latest playoff loss

January 21, 2026

Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula felt his team hit what he called “the proverbial wall” in leading to his decision to abruptly fire coach Sean McDermott this week. Speaking at a season-ending news conference, Pegula said he made up his mind immediately following a 33-30 overtime loss to Denver in a divisional playoff on Saturday. He based his decision in part on seeing how distraught many Bills players, including quarterback Josh Allen, appeared in the locker room in the aftermath of the loss. Pegula spoke Wednesday alongside general manager Brandon Beane, who is tasked with the team’s first coaching search since McDermott took over in 2017.

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Dr. Chelsea Pederson Is On a ‘Sedimental’ Journey.

January 21, 2026

By: Kory Lanphear Photos: Bailey Sadowsky Be honest: when was the last time you thought about rocks? Most likely, the answer is “never.” Luckily, there is Chelsea Pederson, Ph.D., Assistant Geology Professor at South Dakota Mines. She thinks about the importance of rocks on a daily basis.  “We have to know what came before us […]

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3 authors win $10,000 prizes for blending science and literature

January 21, 2026

Three authors have been awarded $10,000 prizes for blending scientific research with literary grace. The National Book Foundation and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation announced on Wednesday the winners of the fifth annual Science + Literature awards. The books include Kimberly Blaeser’s poetry collection “Ancient Light,” Anna North’s novel “Bog Queen” and Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian’s nonfiction work “Forest Euphoria.” Doron Weber of the Sloan Foundation praises the authors for highlighting nature’s beauty and terror. Ruth Dickey of the National Book Foundation emphasized the awards’ mission to showcase diverse voices in science writing.

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FILE - Taylor Swift performs at the Monumental stadium during her Eras Tour concert in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Nov. 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko, File)

Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, members of Kiss and more get into Songwriters Hall of Fame

January 21, 2026

Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins and Kiss founders Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley make up the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees. It is no doubt an eclectic bunch of performers, spanning genre and generation. The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held June 11 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. The Songwriters Hall of Fame was established in 1969 to honor those creating popular music. A songwriter with a notable catalog of songs qualifies for induction 20 years after the first commercial release of a song. A songwriter with a notable catalog of songs qualifies for induction 20 years after the first commercial release of a song.

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FILE - Amanda Darrow, director of youth, family and education programs at the Utah Pride Center, holds a copy of Kabobe's graphic memoir "Gender Queer," on a stack of other books that have been the subject of complaints from parents on Dec. 16, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

We Need Diverse Books launches Unbanned Book Network to fight school bans

January 21, 2026

We Need Diverse Books has launched the Unbanned Book Network to counteract book bans in schools and libraries. The program announced Tuesday will donate banned books and appoint Author Ambassadors to school districts facing bans. It plans to start with 20 under-resourced schools in states where there are bans, including Texas and Florida. CEO Dhonielle Clayton says the initiative addresses both a literacy crisis and rising censorship. Authors Ellen Oh and Meg Medina, whose books have been banned, will be among the participants. PEN America reports a surge in book bans over the past four years, prompting various responses from publishers and advocates.

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Kristen Bell returning as host to SAG’s Actor Awards

January 21, 2026

Kristen Bell is returning as host of the Screen Actors Guild’s Actor Awards for a third time. SAG-AFTRA, the actors union that presents the annual awards, announced Wednesday that Bell will emcee the March 1 awards, formerly known as the SAG Awards. Though the ceremony has often gone without a host, Bell was their first in 2018 and she returned again last year for the awards’ first time on Netflix. Netflix will again stream live the awards from the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles. “One Battle After Another” leads all nominees with seven nods, including for best ensemble.

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FILE - Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton listen during the state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter at Washington National Cathedral in Washington, Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

House Republicans begin push to hold the Clintons in contempt of Congress over the Epstein probe

January 21, 2026

House Republicans are starting a push to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. This opens up the prospect of the House using one of its most powerful punishments against a former president for the first time. The contempt proceedings are an initial step toward a criminal prosecution by the Department of Justice that could send the Clintons to prison. Oversight Committee chairman Rep. James Comer initiated the contempt proceedings after the Clintons refused for months to fulfill a House Oversight Committee subpoena for their testimony in the panel’s Epstein investigation. The Clintons argue the subpoenas are invalid.

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Ilia Malinin acknowledges the crowd after finishing first in the men's free skate competition at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Ilia Malinin: The 20-year-old American figure skater redefining the sport

January 21, 2026

Ilia Malinin, a 20-year-old figure skating sensation, is being hailed as the best of his generation. With an Olympic gold medal next month, the American star might become the best of any generation. He’s known for landing jumps no one else can, and he combines creativity and artistry with unmatched execution. Malinin has won the past two world titles, the latest in Boston, and hasn’t lost a competition in about two years. His scores rival the best in the sport’s history. But with the Milan Cortina Games approaching, pressure is mounting, both from corporate sponsors and his growing legion of fans. His team is preparing him mentally and physically to peak at the Olympics, where the son of former Olympic skaters aims to shine.

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