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January 22, 2026.

Federal agents stand guard, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)

Minnesota gears up for anti-immigration enforcement protest Friday despite dangerous cold

January 22, 2026

A vast network of labor unions, progressive organizations and clergy has been asking Minnesotans to stay away from work, school and stores Friday to protest against immigration enforcement in the state. The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul have seen daily protests since Renee Good was fatally shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer during an operation on Jan. 7. Federal law enforcement officers have surged in the area for weeks and have repeatedly squared off with community members and activists who track their movements online and in the streets. But Friday’s mobilization was planned as the largest action to date, including a march in downtown Minneapolis despite dangerously cold temperatures.

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ADDS IDENTIFICATION: Garrison Gibson is arrested by federal immigration officers Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Immigrants often don’t open the door to ICE, but that may no longer stop officers

January 22, 2026

It has become common knowledge in immigrant communities across the U.S. to not open the door for federal immigration agents unless they show a warrant signed by a judge. But an internal Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press states immigration officers can forcibly enter people’s homes without a judge’s warrant. That marks a dramatic shift that could upend the legal advice given to immigrants for decades. Law enforcement and legal experts warn if more agents barge into homes, everyone could be put at greater risk.

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The Olympic cauldron is lit at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum ahead of the launch for ticket registration to the 2028 Summer Olympic Games Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

2028 Olympics could bring big wins for Los Angeles labor unions

January 22, 2026

Labor unions in Los Angeles are gearing up for the 2028 Summer Olympics by planning strategically timed strikes to win better wages and benefits. The unions are inspired by successful strikes during the Paris Games. Unions like Unite Here Local 11 are setting things in motion for over 100 contracts to expire just before the Olympics. The timing is intended to maximize their bargaining power. A coalition of advocacy groups is also pushing for affordable housing and protections for immigrant workers. Los Angeles recently approved a $30 minimum wage for hotel workers by 2028, despite pushback from business groups concerned about the impact on tourism.

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

In the case of the Federal Reserve, Supreme Court appears to carve out a murky exception

January 22, 2026

The Supreme Court for the past year has repeatedly allowed President Donald Trump to fire heads of independent agencies, but it appears to be drawing a line with the Federal Reserve. The court has signaled for months that it sees the Fed in a different light. It has said that the president can fire directors of other agencies for any reason, but can remove Fed governors only “for cause.” That is now being put to the test in a case involving Trump’s attempt to remove Fed governor Lisa Cook. On Wednesday during oral arguments, the Supreme Court seemed inclined to keep Cook in her job. But it largely skirted a key issue: What, exactly, is the legal principle that protects the Fed, but not the other agencies?

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Oklahoma guard Aaliyah Chavez (2) celebrates after scoring against South Carolina during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

Oklahoma’s Chavez earns Dawn Staley’s respect with 15 points in OT to stun No. 2 South Carolina

January 22, 2026

Aaliyah Chavez shined in overtime, leading Oklahoma to a stunning 94-82 victory over No. 2 South Carolina on Thursday night. The freshman point guard scored 15 of her 26 points in the extra period. She had struggled in regulation, making only 4 of 14 shots. Encouraged by teammates Raegan Beers and Sahara Williams, Chavez found her rhythm, hitting all five shots in overtime, including four 3-pointers. Oklahoma coach Jennie Baranczyk praised Chavez’s performance, emphasizing the importance of staying focused for future games. South Carolina coach Dawn Staley also acknowledged Chavez’s impressive play.

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Oklahoma guard Aaliyah Chavez (2) goes up for a basket beside South Carolina center Madina Okot (11) during overtime of a NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

Chavez scores 15 of her 26 points in overtime as No. 16 Oklahoma stuns No. 2 South Carolina 94-82

January 22, 2026

Aaliyah Chavez scored 15 of her 26 points in overtime as No. 16 Oklahoma stunned No. 2 South Carolina 94-82 on Thursday night. The freshman made all five of her shots in overtime after struggling in regulation. Payton Verhulst and Raegan Beers also contributed significantly for the Sooners, who had lost three straight to ranked opponents. The victory matches the highest-ranked opponent Oklahoma has ever beaten. South Carolina’s 12-game win streak ended despite strong performances from Tessa Johnson and Raven Johnson. Oklahoma forced overtime with a late putback by Beers and a defensive stop.

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FILE - Dr. Phil McGraw, left, and his son, Jordan McGraw, arrive at the premiere of 'The Simpsons Movie' in Los Angeles, July 24, 2007. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)

A TV show about the NYPD is now a legal drama starring the city and Dr. Phil’s son

January 22, 2026

A reality TV series meant to showcase the New York Police Department has spawned a legal showdown between city government and the show’s producer, Jordan McGraw — the son of TV’s Dr. Phil. The city has sued the younger McGraw this week for breach of contract and obtained a court order that blocks him, at least temporarily, from selling or disseminating any footage from the unfinished, Dr. Phil-hosted show, tentatively titled “Behind the Badge.” A hearing is scheduled for Friday in state court in Manhattan. A lawyer for Jordan McGraw and McGraw Media, says the lawsuit came as a surprise “as publication of any programming was not imminent.”

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

Pentagon contractor indicted in leak case tied to search of Washington Post reporter’s home

January 22, 2026

Federal prosecutors say a Pentagon contractor has been indicted on charges that he illegally handled classified national defense information that he took home from work and later gave to a news reporter. The Justice Department announced the indictment of Aurelio Luis Perez-Lugones in a news release that didn’t identify the reporter or the reporter’s employer. But the case against Perez-Lugones previously has been linked to the search of a Washington Post reporter’s Virginia home last week. According to prosecutors, a grand jury indicted Perez-Lugones on five counts of unlawfully transmitting and one count of unlawfully retaining classified national defense information.

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United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio walks down stairs after a meeting during the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

Judge warns Trump administration from changing plaintiffs immigration status in First Amendment case

January 22, 2026

A federal judge ruled that the academics, who are party to a lawsuit alleging U.S. policy singles out noncitizens for detention or deportation over their pro-Palestinian activism on college campuses, can seek relief from the court if their immigration status is changed as retribution for taking part in the case. The ruling from U.S. District Judge William Young Thursday comes in the wake of a trial last year, in which he ruled the Trump administration violated the Constitution when it targeted non-U.S. citizens for deportation solely for supporting Palestinians and criticizing Israel. Young repeatedly chastised the administration for violating the First Amendment rights of the plaintiffs in the case.

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Scottie Scheffler watches his shot from the third tee during the first round of the American Express golf event at La Quinta County Club Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, in La Quinta, Calif. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Scheffler starts the new year with a 63. It allowed him to keep pace at The American Express

January 22, 2026

Scottie Scheffler began his new season on the PGA Tour with a 63 that looked easy. He had nine birdies and never came close to a bogey at La Quinta in the first round of The American Express. But with ideal weather, low scores were to be expected. Min Woo Lee and Pierceson Coody each shot 62 on the Nicklaus Tournament course at PGA West. That’s the easiest of the three courses in the rotation. Jason Day had a 63 on the Stadium Course, which plays four shots harder than the Nicklaus course. Conditions are ideal for low scoring.

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FILE - Washington Nationals starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore (1) throws during the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves, Sept. 16, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

MacKenzie Gore traded to the Rangers from the Nationals for 5 prospects

January 22, 2026

All-Star left-hander MacKenzie Gore is headed to the Texas Rangers in a trade that sends five prospects back to the Washington Nationals. Thursday’s deal is the biggest move of new Washington president of baseball operations Paul Toboni’s roster rebuilding Gore gives Texas a starter who should be able to help the front end of their rotation alongside Jacob deGrom and Nathan Eovaldi. Gore is under team control for the next two seasons and can’t become a free agent until after the 2027 World Series. He is scheduled to make $5.6 million in 2026 after agreeing to a one-year deal with the Nationals that avoided arbitration.

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Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith testifies before the House Judiciary Committee about his investigations into President Donald Trump, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 at the Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Takeaways from Jack Smith on his case against Trump, ‘so many witnesses’ and the threats ahead

January 22, 2026

Former Special Counsel Jack Smith testified publicly for the first time on Capitol Hill about his investigation of President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Over five hours, he detailed how the defeated president “sought to prey” on supporters and “stay in power,” culminating in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. The House Judiciary Committee delved into far-flung details — from a former White House aide’s earlier blockbuster testimony to Smith’s subpoena of certain lawmakers’ phone records. Trump was live-posting his rage against Smith, suggesting the former career prosecutor should himself be prosecuted. Smith said he would “not be intimidated.”

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FILE - Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)

Ravens hire Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter as head coach

January 22, 2026

Jesse Minter is the new head coach of the Baltimore Ravens. The team has hired the Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator to replace John Harbaugh, who was fired earlier this month after 18 years when the Ravens missed the playoffs. Minter was a sought-after candidate and interviewed with several teams, including the Pittsburgh Steelers. He spent two seasons with the Chargers and previously worked at the University of Michigan. Minter’s task will be to help two-time NFL MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson get back on track after an injury-filled and underachieving 2025 season.

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Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham warms up before an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Broncos backup QB Jarrett Stidham steps in for Bo Nix to face former team in AFC championship game

January 22, 2026

The Denver Broncos are turning to quarterback Jarrett Stidham as they face the New England Patriots in the AFC championship game. Stidham steps in for Bo Nix, who is recovering from ankle surgery. The Broncos have confidence in Stidham despite Nix’s impressive season with six comebacks. Patriots defensive tackle Milton Williams admits they need to study Stidham’s play to get to know him. The Broncos might also see the return of running back J.K. Dobbins, which could ease Stidham’s load. The Patriots, unbeaten on the road this season, are favored.

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President Donald Trump applauses during a signing ceremony on his Board of Peace initiative at the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

US completes withdrawal from World Health Organization

January 22, 2026

The U.S. has finalized its withdrawal from the World Health Organization. Federal officials announced the completion Thursday. The decision follows President Donald Trump’s announcement a year ago. The U.S. owes over $130 million to the WHO, and unresolved issues remain, like access to global health data. Experts warn the move could harm global health responses and hinder U.S. vaccine development. The withdrawal affects U.S. participation in WHO committees and global flu surveillance. Trump cited the WHO’s handling of COVID-19 and lack of reforms as reasons for the exit. Critics call the decision shortsighted and reckless.

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Members of the 75 Million coalition rally outside of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) agency's headquarters Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, in Washington, opposing the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's move to rescind its 2024 Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Workplace rights agency scraps anti-harassment guidance, citing Trump’s orders

January 22, 2026

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has voted to rescind its guidance on workplace harassment. It marks another significant shift in civil rights enforcement under President Donald Trump’s second administration. The Republican majority cited Trump’s executive order issued last year — in which he decreed there are two immutable sexes — as one of the reasons for revoking the guidance, which includes language on how to protect transgender workers. Democratic commissioner Kalpana Kotagal opposed the decision, arguing it makes workers more vulnerable. Critics, including former officials and workers’ groups, have also voiced strong opposition. They argue the move deprives employers of a clear blueprint for maintaining a harassment-free workplace.

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FILE - The company logo graces a sales tag on a compression shirt for sale in an Under Armour store in an outlet mall on May 3, 2021, in Lakewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Under Armour looking into data breach affecting customers’ email addresses

January 22, 2026

Clothing retailer Under Armour is investigating a recent data breach that purloined customers’ email addresses and other personal information, but so far there are no signs the hackers stole any passwords or financial information. The breach is believed to have happened late last year, and affected 72 million email addresses, according to information cited by the cybersecurity website Have I Been Pwned. Some of the records taken also included personal information that included names, genders, birthdates and ZIP codes.

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ICE vehicles sit in the background as federal immigration agents listen to US Vice President JD Vance speak at an industrial shipping facility on the administration's economic agenda and impacts on the Midwest in Toledo, Ohio, on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. (Jim Watson/Pool Photo via AP)

Federal officers detain a 5-year-old boy who a school official says was used as ‘bait’

January 22, 2026

Federal agents have detained a 5-year-old boy and his father in Minnesota, taking them to a detention facility in Texas. School officials and the family’s lawyer say this is part of the ongoing immigration enforcement surge in the Twin Cities. Zena Stenvik, the school superintendent in the Minneapolis suburb of Columbia Heights, says the boy, Liam Conejo Ramos, was “essentially” used “as bait” to apprehend his father, who is pursuing an asylum claim in the U.S. The Department of Homeland Security says the operation targeted the father, not the child. It’s not clear if the father asked for his son to be taken into custody with him. Liam is the district’s fourth student who has been detained recently.

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Ruth E. Carter makes Oscar history again with costume designer nomination for ‘Sinners’

January 22, 2026

Ruth E. Carter has made history with her Oscar nomination for “Sinners,” becoming the most-nominated Black woman in Academy Awards history. Variety reports that Carter, a trailblazing costume designer, passed Viola Davis with her nom for her work on Ryan Coogler’s blues-steeped vampire epic. She previously won Oscars for “Black Panther” in 2018 and “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” in 2023. Carter is now a five-time nominee. She is tied with Spike Lee and Morgan Freeman for the third-most nominations among Black creatives. Carter says her work tells the story of culture and celebrates authenticity.

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St. John's head coach Rick Pitino gestures during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Georgetown, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Rick Pitino’s 900th win could come against his son when St. John’s visits Xavier this weekend

January 22, 2026

Rick Pitino is on the cusp of another coaching milestone — and his first shot at 900 wins comes against his own son. In a family circle twist of fate, Pitino has 899 career victories on the college basketball court as he leads St. John’s into Saturday’s game at Xavier, where Richard Pitino is in his first season as Musketeers coach. Rick Pitino is 3-1 in coaching matchups versus Richard, including a Red Storm victory over New Mexico at Madison Square Garden last season. But their Big East contest Saturday marks the first time they’ll square off in conference play.

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FILE - Justin Gaethje, left, celebrates after defeating Rafael Fiziev in a UFC 313 mixed martial arts lightweight bout, March 8, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

UFC 324: Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett headline first Paramount+ card

January 22, 2026

Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett headline the UFC’s first card on Paramount+ this Saturday. Both fighters are fan favorites, though their rankings might not typically warrant a main event. Gaethje, ranked fourth, faces fifth-ranked challenger Pimblett for the interim lightweight title. Reigning champion Ilia Topuria is on leave and other top challengers are unavailable. This could be Gaethje’s final fight, and he enters as the underdog. Pimblett, competing in his first title bout, is eager to add Gaethje’s name to his resume. The event marks a new era for the UFC, now streaming on Paramount+.

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Versace merchandise is on display at Saks Fifth Avenue on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 in New York. (AP Photo/Anne D'Innocenzio)

Saks’ bankruptcy filing creates uncertainty for iconic stores, suppliers and shoppers

January 22, 2026

An appeal for bankruptcy protection filing of the operator of Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus has left the luxury department stores’ suppliers with unpaid bills and caused a rift with Amazon, one of Saks Global’s minority investors. Saks Global said last week it had secured roughly $1.75 billion to help finance the company through legal proceedings and toward hoped-for profitability. The company said it would honor all customer loyalty programs compensate vendors and continue to pay employees while seeking approval for its plan to satisfy its outstanding liabilities, which ranges from $1 billion to $10 billion, according to court documents.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self motions to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor, Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas coach Bill Self plans to return vs. Kansas State, and Peterson is questionable for the game

January 22, 2026

Kansas coach Bill Self plans to be on the sideline when the Jayhawks face Kansas State. He recently had a brief hospital visit for “abnormal” chest pain but feels good now. Self missed the team’s trip to Colorado, where they won 75-69 under former Kansas star Jacque Vaughn. Self has had heart issues before, including stents for blocked arteries. He watched the Colorado game on TV and joked about being an “armchair quarterback.” Freshman guard Darryn Peterson, a potential top NBA draft pick, sprained his ankle in the win over the Buffaloes and it’s unclear whether he will play against the Wildcats.

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Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., speaks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, in Washington, after a closed-door briefing about President Donald Trump directing U.S. forces to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

House holding war powers vote to direct Trump to remove troops from Venezuela

January 22, 2026

The House is voting on a resolution that directs President Donald Trump to remove U.S. military forces from Venezuela. Democrats are pressing the Republican-controlled Congress to curb the president’s aggression in the Western Hemisphere. The Trump administration told senators last week that there are no U.S. troops on the ground in Venezuela and committed to getting congressional approval before launching major military operations there. But Democrats argued that the resolution is necessary after the U.S. raid to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and as Trump plans to control the country’s oil industry for years to come.

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Monument Health Foundation purchases critical equipment for Spearfish Hospital OB/GYN services

January 22, 2026

SPEARFISH, S.D. (Jan. 21, 2026) — Monument Health Foundation has purchased a new ultrasound machine and three wireless fetal monitors for Spearfish Hospital, strengthening OB/GYN services as the Northern Black Hills community continues to grow. Funding from the “fund-a-mission” portion of the Northern Hills Hospice Fundraiser, A Night at the Derby, supported the purchase of […]

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks at the USA house during the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

US sanctions Costa Rican drug network, including a beauty salon, for trafficking cocaine

January 22, 2026

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on five Costa Ricans and five Costa Rican entities for allegedly transporting cocaine from Colombia. The drugs were stored in Costa Rica before being shipped to the U.S. and Europe. On Thursday, the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control identified Luis Manuel Picado Grijalba as the network leader. The sanctions also target his family and related companies. A task force including Homeland Security and Costa Rica’s Attorney General tracked down those involved. The sanctions block access to U.S. assets and business. These actions are part of a broader effort against the Caribbean drug trade.

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Trump administration to block foreign aid from those promoting abortion, DEI and gender identity

January 22, 2026

The Trump administration is expanding its ban on U.S. foreign aid for groups supporting abortion services to include assistance going to international and domestic organizations and agencies that promote gender identity as well as diversity, equity and inclusion programs. An administration official said Thursday that the State Department would release final rules that expand the scope of a policy first established under President Ronald Reagan. It’s already severely reduced assistance to international organizations that provide abortion-related care. The official says the expanded policy would apply to more than $30 billion in foreign aid that the U.S. provides. Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson says the change “puts politics between people and their care.”

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

Trump sues JPMorgan for $5 billion, alleges bank closed his accounts for political reasons

January 22, 2026

President Donald Trump is suing JPMorgan Chase and its CEO Jamie Dimon for $5 billion. He alleges the bank closed his accounts for political reasons after he left office in January 2021. The lawsuit, filed in Miami-Dade County court, claims JPMorgan abruptly closed multiple accounts in February 2021, giving 60 days’ notice without explanation. Trump says this cut him off from millions and disrupted his businesses. JPMorgan, in a statement, expressed regret over the lawsuit but denied political motives. A spokesperson said the suit lacks merit, emphasizing accounts are closed for legal or regulatory risks, not political reasons.

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U.S. Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino speaks during a news conference Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)

Trial of Chicago man accused of putting bounty on top Border Patrol leader sent to jury

January 22, 2026

The fate of a Chicago man accused of using Snapchat to circulate a $10,000 bounty on the life of a top Border Patrol commander rests in a federal jury’s hands. Juan Espinoza Martinez is charged with murder-for-hire in the first criminal trial out of the Chicago area immigration crackdown. Testimony lasted mere hours in the federal trial that’s the latest test of the Trump administration’s credibility on federal surges that’ve played out from Minnesota to Maine. If convicted, Espinoza Martinez faces up to 10 years. The defense says Espinoza Martinez was circulating neighborhood gossip but prosecutors say his words were serious.

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State Rep. Angie Nixon, D-Jacksonville asks a question on the SB 2-A Property Insurance bill, Dec. 14, 2022, in the House of Representatives in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phil Sears, File)

Florida Democratic state Rep. Angie Nixon announces challenge to GOP U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody

January 22, 2026

Democratic state Rep. Angie Nixon has announced her candidacy for the Florida U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Ashley Moody in the 2026 election. Moody was appointed last year by Gov. Ron DeSantis to fill Marco Rubio’s term when he became secretary of state under President Donald Trump. Nixon says her decision is based on an affordability crisis that Florida’s leadership has ignored. She claims politicians, including Moody, aren’t listening to the people. Nixon points to rising costs in groceries, healthcare, and housing. She cites the recent Miami mayoral race as evidence of a potential shift. Nixon was elected to the Florida House in 2020 and has been outspoken on several issues.

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Harry Styles announces 2026 global tour: See the dates

January 22, 2026

Harry Styles is getting back out on the road. The English musician announced a 50-date global tour made up of international residencies. Styles will hit Amsterdam, London, São Paulo, Mexico City, New York, Melbourne, and Sydney from May through December. The news arrives a week after Styles revealed his fourth studio album will arrive March 6. Titled “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally,” the album is Styles’ first full-length project in four years. It follows the 2022, critically acclaimed synth pop record “Harry’s House.” That one which earned the former One Direction star the top prize of album of the year at the 2023 Grammy Awards.

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Which films dominated the Oscar nominations and how to watch them

January 22, 2026

Oscar nominations were announced Thursday and “Sinners” led the pack with 16 nods. Ryan Coogler is nominated for best director and screenplay. Michael B. Jordan earns his first Oscar nomination for best actor. He played two roles. “One Battle After Another” follows with 13 nominations. They include acting nods for Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, and Teyana Taylor. Other notable films are “Sentimental Value,” “Marty Supreme” and “Frankenstein.” Each received nine nominations. Many of the films are available on various streaming platforms like HBO Max, Netflix and Apple TV. Some are still in theaters.

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FILE - Missouri state Rep. Jeremy Dean, D-Springfield, glances up from his computer in the Missouri House chamber during a special legislation session, Sept. 8, 2025 in Jefferson City, Mo. (AP Photo/David A. Lieb, File)

Missouri lawmaker reprimanded for sexually vulgar text sent during redistricting protest

January 22, 2026

A Missouri lawmaker has been formally reprimanded for sending a sexually vulgar text to a fellow House member. Democratic state Rep. Jeremy Dean was protesting a redistricting plan backed by President Donald Trump when he sent the message to a Republican lawmaker last September. On Thursday, colleagues barred him from serving on House committees and ordered him to stay at least 50 feet away from the targeted lawmaker. Dean acknowledged the text was inappropriate and apologized. He is among at least 157 state lawmakers across the U.S. who have been accused of sexual misconduct or harassment since 2017, according to an Associated Press tally.

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Vice President JD Vance speaks at an industrial shipping facility on the administration's economic agenda and impacts on the Midwest in Toledo, Ohio, on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. (Jim Watson/Pool Photo via AP)

Vance heads to Minneapolis and says ‘far left’ should stop resisting immigration enforcement

January 22, 2026

Vice President JD Vance is blaming what he calls the “far left” for turmoil surrounding the White House’s deportation campaign. Vance is set to visit Minnesota later Thursday. But first he stopped in Ohio, his home state, where he criticized opposition to the administration’s immigration enforcement. The vice president will meet in Minneapolis with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Protests have erupted in the city after an agent fatally shot Renee Good this month. Vance has defended that agent and said Good’s death was a “tragedy of her own making.” Vance also is praising the arrest of protesters who disrupted a weekend church service in Minnesota.

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FILE - Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai speaks at a Google I/O event in Mountain View, Calif., Tuesday, May 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Google offers users option to plug AI mode into their photos, email for more personalized answers

January 22, 2026

Google is leveraging its artificial intelligence technology to open a new peephole for its dominant search engine to tailor answers that draw upon people’s interests, habits, travel itineraries and photo libraries. The new option rolling out Thursday will give millions of people the option of turning a recently introduced tool called “Personal Intelligence” within the AI mode that has been available Google’s search engine since last year. The technology will be first offered in the U.S. to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, as well as an option within its experimental Labs division for anyone with a personal Google account.

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Study shows how earthquake monitors can track space junk through sonic booms

January 22, 2026

A new study shows how earthquake monitors can better track space junk by tuning into their sonic booms. Scientists reported Thursday that they collected seismic readings from the sonic booms generated when a discarded module from a Chinese crew capsule reentered in 2024. The data allowed them to place the object’s path nearly 20 miles farther south than radar had predicted from orbit. The study in the journal Science focused on one debris event. But the researchers already have used publicly available data from seismic networks to track a few dozen other reentries, including those from three failed SpaceX Starship test flights.

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Members of the New York State Nurses Association union picket outside Mount Sinai West Hospital, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)

NYC nurses on strike resume negotiations with hospitals on 11th day

January 22, 2026

New York City nurses on strike are headed back to the bargaining table with hospital administrators to try to bring an end to the city’s biggest walkout of its kind in decades. The New York State Nurses Association confirmed contract negotiations resumed Thursday morning with officials at the three private hospital systems impacted by the strike: Montefiore, Mount Sinai and NewYork-Presbyterian. The union said nurses are committed to bargaining daily to settle the dispute. Roughly 15,000 nurses walked off the job Jan. 12, prompting the hospitals to bring on thousands of temporary workers to keep operations running.

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Laila Edwards, the first Black woman to suit up for Team USA women's Olympic hockey, participates in a practice, in a rink where she played youth hockey in the past, in Strongsville, Ohio, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Laila Edwards enjoys homecoming; prepares to make Olympic debut as USA Hockey’s first Black female

January 22, 2026

Laila Edwards is set to make history as the first Black female to represent the U.S. in Olympic hockey. Before heading to Milan, Italy, next month, the 21-year-old Edwards enjoyed a memorable homecoming in Cleveland. In November, the forward-turned-defender played in a Rivalry Series game against Canada, while having a chance to reconnect with her family. U.S. captain Hilary Knight refers to Edwards as the future of the sport. Her journey included leaving Cleveland at 11 to develop her skills in Pittsburgh and Rochester, New York. Now completing her senior college season at Wisconsin, Edwards has overcome numerous challenges, including being a Black player in a predominantly White sport.

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Kindness at work can mean giving honest feedback, limiting meetings and bending rules

January 22, 2026

Acts of kindness can go a long way at work. While the importance of treating others with kindness is one of the first lessons most adults try to teach children, the skill sometimes falls by the wayside in work settings that encourage competition and where there’s constant pressure to produce. Financial worries and fears of layoffs also can stifle generous impulses. Creating a supportive environment and reassuring colleagues going through personal hardships are important. But kindness at work also may look different than it does outside of work. Managers may want to consider providing honest feedback, eliminating unnecessary meetings and reconsidering rigid rules as ways to foster a more compassionate environment.

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FILE - A sign at a UHaul store looking to hire employees is also offering a bonus, Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Boynton Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier, File)

Texas leads the nation in supplying new residents to other states

January 22, 2026

Texas has become the top source of new residents for nine other states, despite its own population growth. The U.S. Census Bureau released figures showing Texas as the leading source of residents moving to states like Alaska, California, and Oklahoma. With 31 million residents, Texas gained 2.1 million people between 2020 and 2024. Other populous states like California, Florida, and New York also contributed significantly to interstate migration. Factors such as job opportunities and rising real estate costs in states like Florida may influence these moves. The Census Bureau plans to release new population estimates for 2025 next week.

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FILE - Advertisements for sports betting apps are seen in downtown Kansas City, Mo., Nov. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Missouri considers a ban on college athlete prop bets after NCAA basketball betting scandal

January 22, 2026

Missouri gambling regulators are considering new restrictions on bets related to college athletes’ performance. The move by the Missouri Gaming Commission comes one week after the NCAA urged state gambling boards to ban college athlete prop bets because of recent scandals. Prop bets focus on individual player performances, like points scored in basketball or passing yards in football. The NCAA argues these bets are vulnerable to manipulation. Last week, over two dozen people were indicted for allegedly trying to rig college basketball games. Missouri already prohibits prop bets on athletes playing in games involving Missouri colleges, but it allows them for all other games.

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FILE - Containers of Zyn, a smokeless nicotine pouch, are displayed for sale among other nicotine and tobacco products at a newsstand on Feb. 23, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)

What to know about FDA’s review of new Zyn advertising proposal

January 22, 2026

The Food and Drug Administration is weighing whether to allow new advertising messages about Zyn, a type of nicotine pouch that’s growing in popularity. Agency advisers are holding an all-day meeting Thursday to consider a request from Philip Morris to begin promoting Zyn as a less-harmful alternative for adult smokers. Studies submitted by the company suggest that switching to Zyn can lower the risks of lung cancer, stroke and other smoking-related ailments. But the FDA and its advisers must weigh those benefits against other potential risks, including use by underage teenagers.

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FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2000 file photo, a Mr. Potato Head statue stands outside the Hasbro, Inc. headquarters in Pawtucket, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne, File)

Rhode Island may ditch Mr. Potato Head license plates after Hasbro’s move to Boston

January 22, 2026

Rhode Islanders have long been able to choose Mr. Potato Head for their specialty license plates. However, Hasbro’s decision to move its headquarters to Boston has motivated two lawmakers to propose ending the option of Mr. Potato Head plates. The proposal was introduced earlier this month. Currently, the plate costs $40, with half supporting the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. Mr. Potato Head plates were first issued in 2002 to mark the toy’s 50th anniversary. The toy, which debuted in 1952, originally required kids to use a real potato before Hasbro added a plastic version.

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FILE - Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson works during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Sep. 28, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)

The Buccaneers are hiring Zac Robinson to be their offensive coordinator, AP source says

January 22, 2026

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are hiring Zac Robinson to be their offensive coordinator, a person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity on Thursday because the deal was being finalized. Robinson was Atlanta’s offensive coordinator the past two seasons after serving as pass game coordinator/quarterbacks coach for two seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, where Baker Mayfield started four games in 2022. Robinson is Tampa Bay’s fifth offensive coordinator in five years. Robinson’s offenses with the Falcons were sixth in yards in 2024 and 14th last season.

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FILE - The Warner Bros. water tower is seen at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, Calif., Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Paramount extends its deadline for its Warner Bros. Discovery tender offer, again

January 22, 2026

Skydance-owned Paramount is again extending the tender offer window in its $77.9 billion hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, while doubling down on a coming proxy fight. Warner stockholders now have until February 20 to sell shares for $30 each. This marks the second extension since Paramount challenged Warner’s merger with Netflix and went hostile last month. As of late Wednesday, over 168.5 million Warner shares were tendered, still far below the 50% needed for control. Paramount has also promised a proxy fight — and filed preliminary materials to solicit proxies in opposition to the Netflix merger on Thursday.

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Partial list of 2026 Oscar nominees

January 22, 2026

This year’s class of Oscar nominees has been announced. Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” led all films Thursday with 16 nominations to the 98th Academy Awards, setting a record for the most in Oscar history. Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” was second in the tally with 13 nominations.

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San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) tries to get past the Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon during the first half of an NFL football divisional playoff game Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

The AP NFL MVP finalists are Allen, Lawrence, Maye, McCaffrey and Stafford

January 22, 2026

Christian McCaffrey is the first player to be a finalist for three AP NFL awards, joining Josh Allen, Trevor Lawrence, Drake Maye and Matthew Stafford in the running for The Associated Press 2025 NFL Most Valuable Player award. McCaffrey and Maye are also finalists for Offensive Player of the Year. McCaffrey and Lawrence are among the finalists for Comeback Player of the Year. The winners will be announced at “NFL Honors” on Feb. 5. A nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league completed voting before the playoffs began. Votes were tabulated by the accounting firm of Lutz and Carr.

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FILE - A hiring sign is displayed at a grocery store in Northbrook, Ill., Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

US applications for jobless benefits inch up last week to a still-low 200,000

January 22, 2026

The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits inched up last week but U.S. layoffs remain historically low despite signs of a softening labor market. U.S. filings for jobless aid for the week ending Jan. 17 rose by 1,000 to 200,000, up from 199,000 the previous week, the Labor Department reported Thursday. That’s fewer than analysts were expecting. Applications for unemployment benefits are viewed as a proxy for layoffs. The total number of Americans filing for jobless benefits for the previous week ending Jan. 10 declined by 26,000 to 1.85 million, the government said.

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FILE - A person carries a shopping bag in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Consumer spending pushes US economy up 4.4% in third quarter, fastest in two years

January 22, 2026

Powered by strong consumer spending, the U.S. economy grew at the fastest pace in two years from July through September, the government said Thursday in a slight upgrade rom its first estimate. The Commerce Department reported that America’s gross domestic product — the nation’s output of goods and services — rose at a 4,4% annual pace in the third quarter, up from 3.8% in the April-June quarter and from the 4.3% growth the department initially estimated. The economy hasn’t grown faster since third-quarter 2023. Consumer spending, which accounts for 70% of U.S. GDP, grew at a healthy 3.5% pace.

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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks during a news conference at the Capitol, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

House moves to finish government funding as Democrats decry Homeland Security bill

January 22, 2026

The House is looking to pass this year’s final batch of spending bills. The effort on Thursday is being complicated by Democratic lawmakers’ concerns the measure funding the Department of Homeland Security inadequately addresses President Donald Trump’s mass deportation efforts. House Democratic leaders Hakeem Jeffries, Katherine Clark and Pete Aguilar announced in a closed-door meeting they would oppose the Homeland Security bill. With Republicans in charge of both chambers of Congress and the White House, Democrats have few good options to express their opposition. Speaker Mike Johnson voices confidence the funding bills will pass, including the Homeland Security measure.

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

Jack Smith is set to testify at a public hearing about his Trump investigations

January 22, 2026

Republican lawmakers are poised to grill former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith at a congressional hearing expected to focus fresh attention on two criminal investigations that shadowed Donald Trump during his 2024 presidential campaign. Smith testified behind closed doors last month but returns to the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday for a public hearing. The hearing is likely to divide along partisan lines between Republican lawmakers looking to undermine Smith and Democrats hoping to elicit new and damaging testimony about Trump’s conduct in the Washington, D.C., and Florida cases. The hearing unfolds against the backdrop of an ongoing Trump administration retribution campaign targeting the investigators who scrutinized the Republican president.

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The Eagles’ ‘Greatest Hits’ is the first album in US history to sell over 40M units

January 22, 2026

Take it easy and go quadruple diamond. The Eagles’ 1976 album “Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975″ is the bestselling album of all-time in the U.S. It has officially sold over 40 million units. That’s according to new certification from the Recording Industry Association of America. It was also announced on Thursday that the band’s 1976 record “Hotel California” has been certified 28x platinum, making it the third bestselling album. The second? That’s Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” The RIAA tracks U.S. sales and streaming equivalents. Certifications must be applied for and go through a third-party audit.

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Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo dunks over Oklahoma City Thunder's Chet Holmgren during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Antetokounmpo says lack of chemistry has contributed to Bucks’ recent blowout losses

January 22, 2026

Giannis Antetokounmpo says chemistry issues may be contributing to the Milwaukee Bucks’ recent penchant for lopsided losses. The Bucks fell 122-102 on Wednesday night to an Oklahoma City team that was missing a handful of rotation players due to injuries. The Bucks have lost four of their last five. Each of their last three losses was decided by at least 18 points. Milwaukee’s string of nine straight playoff appearances is in jeopardy midway through the season. The Bucks are 11th in the Eastern Conference standings. They haven’t won more than two straight games at any point this season.

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