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January 25, 2026.

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay watches from the sideline during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Rams’ McVay and Stafford lament missed opportunities as they fall short of Super Bowl

January 25, 2026

Sean McVay had zero interest in discussing whether Matthew Stafford, his soon-to-be 38-year-old quarterback, will be back for the Los Angeles Rams next year. McVay had a bit more to say about how his team came up short against the Seattle Seahawks yet again on Sunday, losing 31-27 in the NFC championship game. The Rams lost twice in a two-month span at Seattle, falling 38-37 in December when the Seahawks converted two 2-point conversions in regulation and a third in overtime. This loss denied the Rams a chance of winning the franchise’s third Super Bowl and the second and five years for McVay and Stafford.

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Attorney General Keith Ellison, right, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz give a news conference in Blaine, Minn., Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Judge set to hear arguments on Minnesota’s immigration crackdown after fatal shootings

January 25, 2026

A federal judge is set to hear arguments Monday on whether to pause an immigration crackdown in Minnesota. This follows the fatal shootings of two people by government officers. The state and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul sued the Department of Homeland Security two weeks ago. They want to restore conditions before the Trump administration’s Operation Metro Surge began in December. Democratic Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison plans to attend the hearing. Justice Department attorneys have called the lawsuit legally frivolous. The case could have implications for other states facing similar immigration enforcement operations like that underway in Minnesota.

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Seattle Seahawks' Dareke Young (83) celebrates after recovering a fumble by Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Xavier Smith during a punt return during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Sam Darnold and Seahawks advance to Super Bowl with thrilling 31-27 win over Rams in NFC title game

January 25, 2026

Sam Darnold threw for three touchdowns, the Seahawks’ “Dark Side” defense came up with a critical fourth-down stop, and Seattle advanced to the Super Bowl, beating the Los Angeles Rams 31-27 in an electrifying NFC championship game. Led by second-year coach Mike Macdonald and Darnold, the Seahawks reached the fourth Super Bowl in franchise history and first in 11 years. Seattle lost that most recent appearance to New England, and the Patriots will again be the Seahawks’ opponent in two weeks at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Matthew Stafford threw for 374 yards and three touchdowns for the Rams, but the Seahawks broke up his pass to the end zone on fourth-and-4 late in the fourth quarter.

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Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz (3) misses a field goal attempt against the New England Patriots during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Sean Payton has second thoughts about passing up easy field goal in Broncos’ AFC title game loss

January 25, 2026

Sean Payton says he’ll have second thoughts about his decision to pass up an easy field goal, as well as the play he called instead. The Denver Broncos and their fans now have the entire offseason to argue over which part of that critical fourth-and-1 play was worse. Payton decided not to kick a chip-shot field goal for a 10-0 lead in good weather in the first half of Sunday’s AFC championship game against the New England Patriots. As a result, the Broncos ended up needing to make a kick once the blowing snow and wind rolled in after halftime. The decision played an integral role in Denver’s 10-7 loss.

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Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

T-wolves and Warriors return to court in support of a grieving community after Minneapolis shooting

January 25, 2026

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors have returned to the court after their game was postponed following the fatal shooting of a man in Minneapolis by federal immigration officers. Timberwolves coach Chris Finch was clearly and deeply moved by the situation as he expressed on behalf of the organization his heartbreak for the community’s collective fear and pain from the ongoing crackdown. The Timberwolves held a moment of silence for Alex Pretti prior to the national anthem. Warriors coach Steve Kerr also shared his sadness and said he felt a “pall that’s been cast over the city.”

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President Donald Trump, left, is greeted by Air Force Col. Christopher M. Robinson, commander of the 89th Airlift Wing, right, after walking down the stairs of Air Force One, upon his arrival at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, after returning from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.(AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

Trump, unbowed by backlash to Minneapolis shooting, blames Democrats for ‘chaos’

January 25, 2026

The fatal shooting of a Minneapolis protester by a federal immigration officer touched off a firestorm and prompted some fellow Republicans to question President Donald Trump’s hard-line immigration crackdown, but the president on Sunday night doubled down and blamed Democratic officials. After remaining relatively quiet on Sunday, the Republican president in two lengthy social media posts said that Democrats had encouraged people to obstruct law enforcement operations. He also called on officials in Minnesota to work with immigration officers and “turn over” people who were in the U.S. illegally.

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Scottie Scheffler hits his tee shot at the fifth hole during the final round of the American Express golf event on the Pete Dye Stadium Course at PGA West Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in La Quinta, Calif. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Scottie Scheffler starts a new season looking like nothing has changed. He wins his PGA Tour opener

January 25, 2026

Scottie Scheffler starts the new season looking every bit the player who dominated the PGA Tour a year ago. He closed with a 66 at The American Express to blow past 18-year-old Blades Brown and everyone else. Scheffler now has 20 wins on the PGA Tour to give him lifetime membership. He joins Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus as the only players to have 20 wins and four majors before turning 30. Scheffler now has nine wins by at least four shots. Brown fell apart with a double bogey on the fifth hole. He shot 74 and tied for 18th.

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FILE - Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles head into the first turn as they compete in the Wienie 500 following the practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, May 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Oscar Mayer’s Wienermobile race is coming back to the Indy 500

January 25, 2026

The Wienermobiles are coming back for a bite at the Brickyard in May, giving them another chance to relish the spotlight of racing’s biggest weekend. Oscar Mayer has announced its full fleet of six Wienermobiles will compete for the second straight year on Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s historic 2.5-mile oval. The Wienie 500 is scheduled for May 22 during the track’s annual Carburation Day festivities. Last year’s race was such a hit, organizers decided to give fans another chance to savor the flavor of a light-hearted competition just two days before IndyCar’s marquis race — the Indianapolis 500. Each Wienermobile will again feature toppings of regional favorites with Slaw Dog trying to show it’s beefy enough to defend last year’s title.

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South Carolina center Madina Okot (11) shoots the ball over Vanderbilt forward Aiyana Mitchell (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/David Yeazell)

Latson, Johnson lead No. 2 Gamecocks to 103-74 win, ending ‘Dores perfect start

January 25, 2026

Ta’Niya Latson scored 21 points, Tessa Johnson added 20 and No. 2 South Carolina ended No. 5 Vanderbilt’s unbeaten start with a 103-74 victory on Sunday. The Commodores had won a school record 20 straight games to start the season, but had no answer for South Carolina, which has won 19 straight over Vanderbilt.Madina Okot had 17 points and Joyce Edwards had 16. The Commodores came in as one of only two undefeated teams left in the country along with No. 1 UConn. But South Carolina opened a 21-point lead in the first half and Vanderbilt could not rally. Mikayla Blakes had 23 to lead Vanderbilt.

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks during a news conference at Federal Emergency Management Agency headquarters, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Moderate Sen. Jacky Rosen urges Noem’s impeachment as Dem fury grows over Minneapolis shooting

January 25, 2026

Moderate Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen is calling for the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, saying that her “attempt to mislead the American public” about the fatal shooting of a 37 year-old protester in Minneapolis is “deeply shameful.” Rosen’s call comes amid a growing fury from congressional Democrats who have also vowed to block funding for the Homeland Security Department. A Democratic House resolution to launch impeachment proceedings against Noem has the support of more than 100 Democrats, but few Senate Democrats have so far weighed in.

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FILE - President Donald Trump, right, meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on the sidelines of the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Trump says US used secret weapon to disable Venezuelan equipment in Maduro raid

January 25, 2026

President Donald Trump says the U.S. used a secret weapon he called “The Discombobulator” to disable Venezuelan equipment when the U.S. captured Nicolás Maduro. The president also renewed his threat to conduct military strikes on land against drug cartels, including in Mexico. Trump made the comments in an interview Friday with the New York Post. The Republican president was commenting on reports that the U.S. had a pulsed energy weapon and said, “The Discombobulator. I’m not allowed to talk about it.” He said the weapon made Venezuelan equipment “not work.”

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Charli xcx has her movie star moment, and says goodbye to Brat

January 25, 2026

Charli xcx plays herself in “The Moment,” a meta mockumentary about the challenges of fame. She tells The Associated Press she wanted to explore expectations. The film debuted at the Sundance Film Festival before it opens in theaters on Jan. 30. Charli, a pop star since 16, hit a peak with her sixth album, “Brat,” in 2024. But with success came pressure and expectations she struggled to meet. She collaborated with director Aidan Zamiri to create a film that captures this tension. The movie also features Kylie Jenner playing herself.

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Minnesota CEOs issue joint letter urging de-escalation in Minnesota after shooting

January 25, 2026

More than 60 CEOs of Minnesota-based companies signed an open letter posted on the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce website on Sunday calling for state, local and federal officials to work together, as businesses grapple with how to address tensions in the state and across the country following two fatal shootings by federal agents amid a massive immigration enforcement operation that has spurred protests. CEOs that signed the letter included 3M CEO William Brown, Best Buy CEO Corie Barry, General Mills CEO Jeff Harmening, Target incoming CEO Michael Fiddelke, UnitedHealth Group CEO Stephen Helmsley, and others. Over the past two weeks protesters have targeted some businesses they see as aiding federal immigration enforcement, including Minneapolis-based Target.

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Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., speaks during a hearing of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Longtime DC Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton is ending her reelection campaign for Congress

January 25, 2026

The District of Columbia’s longtime delegate is closing out her career in Congress. Eleanor Holmes Norton filed paperwork Sunday to terminate her campaign for reelection. The 88-year-old veteran of the Civil Rights Movement is the oldest member of Congress. The 18-term delegate has been an advocate for her city’s interests in Congress since 1991. But her effectiveness as the district’s sole voice in Congress came under scrutiny after President Donald Trump’s intervention in the city last year. Norton’s retirement opens up a likely competitive primary to replace her in the overwhelmingly Democratic city.

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Felipe Nasr, of Brazil, enters a turn in a Porsche 963 during the Rolex 24 hour auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Roger Penske’s team wins third consecutive Rolex 24 at Daytona in thrilling finish

January 25, 2026

Roger Penske’s team won the Rolex 24 at Daytona, marking a three-peat in the prestigious endurance race. The Penske squad becomes only the third team in the event’s 64-year history to achieve the feat. The Porsche Penske Motorsports team joins Chip Ganassi Racing and Wayne Taylor Racing in this accomplishment. Brazilian driver Felipe Nasr, the only constant in the lineup, helped secure the win. Nasr held off Action Express Racing’s Cadillac in the final hour. The race had a record-long caution because of foggy conditions, lasting more than six hours. The event featured 60 cars and 228 drivers from 32 countries.

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Architect of the Capitol workers clear snow outside the U.S. Capitol, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Democrats vow to oppose homeland security funding bill. That increases the chance of a shutdown

January 25, 2026

Democratic senators are vowing to oppose a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security following the shooting death of a man in Minnesota. And that opposition increases the prospect of a partial government shutdown by week’s end. Six of the 12 annual spending bills for the current budget year have been signed into law. Six more await Senate action. If senators fail to act by midnight Friday, funding for agencies covered under those remaining six bills will lapse. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer says what’s happening in Minnesota is “appalling” and he’s pledging that Democrats will block a funding package that includes homeland security money.

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A man is under arrested for assaulting U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost at the Sundance Film Festival

January 25, 2026

A man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting Florida Congressman Maxwell Frost at a party during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. Frost writes on X that he was punched by a man who claimed President Trump would deport him. The altercation occurred Friday night at a private party hosted by the talent agency CAA. Frost is thanking venue security and police for their help. The suspect, identified as Christian Young, reportedly crashed the party. The Sundance Film Festival is condemning the assault and emphasizing attendee safety. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is expressing horror at the attack.

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Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt speaks during the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

Some Republicans express concern over the tactics used in Minnesota and urge shooting investigation

January 25, 2026

Some Republicans are expressing growing concern about the tactics that federal immigration officials are using in Minnesota. They’re speaking out after a U.S. Border Patrol agent fatally shot a man in Minneapolis on Saturday. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt say the death of Alex Pretti, a nurse who was protesting President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, was a “real tragedy.” Stitt tells CNN that Americans are worried about federal tactics and accountability. He’s urging Trump to provide solutions instead of politicizing the situation. Two Republican senators, Thom Tillis and Bill Cassidy, also are voicing unease. Meanwhile, administration officials are defending the government’s hard-line approach and blaming local Democratic leaders for unrest.

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Middle school teacher Kate Stoye checks her sleep score on her phone, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Hiram, Ga. (AP Photo/Emilie Megnien)

Sleep-tracking devices have limits. Experts want users to know what they are

January 25, 2026

Millions of people rely on wearable devices to monitor how well they’re sleeping. Sleep trackers don’t necessarily measure sleep directly but instead infer states of slumber from signals like heart rate and movement. Experts say it’s therefore important to understand what the devices can and cannot measure. A University of Michigan math professor who researches the science behind sleep wearables says the algorithms used by major brands are highly accurate in determining when someone is asleep and somewhat helpful for estimating sleep stages. But a neurologist at the Morehouse School of Medicine says some wearers become fixated on their sleep scores. There’s even a medical term for an unhealthy obsession with ideal sleep: orthosomnia.

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A woman wearing a film reel on her head holds a sign that reads "the last sundance" while attending final Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, before the festival moves next year to Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/Hannah Schoenbaum)

Longtime festivalgoers say the final Sundance in Utah may also be their last

January 25, 2026

A common question that has emerged from this year’s Sundance Film Festival is: ““Will you still go to the festival when it moves to Boulder?” Several festivalgoers who have been attending for decades say the final Sundance in Utah may also be their last. Some pointed to founder Robert Redford’s recent death as a reason to close a chapter. Others said Sundance won’t be the same festival outside its charming mountain hometown of Park City. Redford’s daughter, Amy Redford, said she’s excited about the transition but is glad the development programs her father established for emerging filmmakers will be staying in Utah.

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