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January 26, 2026.

Arizona guard Brayden Burries, right, moves the ball as BYU forward Mihailo Boskovic (5) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rob Gray)

Top-ranked Arizona withstands late rally by No. 13 BYU to remain unbeaten with 86-83 win

January 26, 2026

Brayden Burries scored 29 points and made a game-saving block in the final seconds as top-ranked Arizona remained unbeaten by holding off a furious rally from No. 13 BYU for an 86-83 victory. Jaden Bradley added 26 points for the Wildcats, who improved to 21-0 and matched the best start in school history. BYU trailed by 19 midway through the second half before trimming the deficit to one with a 12-2 run that began with just more than a minute left. Robert Wright III had a chance to put the Cougars ahead, but Burries came flying over from the weak side to block the shot from behind.

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President Donald Trump arrives on Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, after returning from the World Economic Forum in Davos.(AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

Trump to visit Iowa in an effort to focus on affordability amid fallout from Minneapolis shooting

January 26, 2026

President Donald Trump is heading to Iowa as the White House tries to focus on affordability ahead of the midterm elections despite fallout over the administration’s immigration crackdown. While there, Trump will visit a local business and deliver a speech at the Horizon Events Center in Clive. Tuesday’s trip also highlights energy policy as part of a plan to have Trump travel weekly before the elections. This visit comes amid the Trump administration’s handling of the shooting death of ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minnesota. Republicans hope Trump’s visit will refocus attention on the tax bill, a key part of their campaign strategy.

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FILE - Nelson Mandela, anti-apartheid leader and president of the African National Congress, addresses the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Dec. 3, 1991. (AP Photo/Ed Bailey, File)

Antoine Fuqua’s ‘Troublemaker’ lets Nelson Mandela speak for himself

January 26, 2026

Antoine Fuqua’s new documentary, “Troublemaker,” explores Nelson Mandela’s life beyond his iconic status. Premiering Tuesday at the Sundance Film Festival, the film reveals Mandela as a rebel, at least at first. Fuqua uses Mandela’s voice from over 70 hours of recordings to tell the story of the fight against apartheid. He collaborated with Mac Maharaj, an anti-apartheid activist who helped smuggle Mandela’s writings out of prison. Fuqua traveled across South Africa, visiting key locations in Mandela’s life, and learned about the resilience and optimism of those who fought for justice.

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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)

Trump administration’s trust and credibility tested in wake of Pretti’s death in Minneapolis

January 26, 2026

Lawmakers in both parties are calling for investigations following the killing of Alex Jeffrey Pretti by a U.S. Border Patrol officer. Some warn that the credibility of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Department of Homeland Security is at stake. Videos from the scene show Pretti being pushed by an officer, contradicting initial claims that he acted violently. The White House has tried to ease tensions, with President Donald Trump and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz having a productive conversation. Lawmakers from both parties are urging independent investigations and emphasizing the importance of trust. The situation highlights ongoing challenges with credibility in the Trump administration.

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FILE - Philadelphia Phillies' Harrison Bader runs during a baseball game Sept. 26, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Giants and outfielder Harrison Bader agree to $20.5 million, 2-year contract, AP source says

January 26, 2026

Free agent outfielder Harrison Bader and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $20.5 million, two-year contract. That’s according to a person familiar with the negotiations who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal was subject to a successful physical and had not been announced. The 31-year-old Bader batted .277 with 17 home runs, 54 RBIs and a .796 OPS in 146 combined games with Minnesota and Philadelphia last season — setting career highs in all those categories. He was especially productive for the NL East champion Phillies after they acquired him at the July 31 trade deadline.

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People visit a makeshift memorial for 37-year-old Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot by a U.S. Border Patrol officer over the weekend, Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Adam Gray)

Trump’s about-face in Minnesota after Pretti’s death is latest in pattern of sudden shifts

January 26, 2026

President Donald Trump is taking a more conciliatory approach with Democratic leaders in Minnesota. This change follows the second fatal shooting of a protester by federal agents this month. The incident has raised doubts about the administration’s aggressive deportation tactics — including from some Republicans. On Monday, Trump spoke with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, saying they were now on a “similar wavelength.” This marks a sharp U-turn from Trump’s previous personal attacks on Walz. It’s not the first time Trump has initially taken a maximalist position only to later retreat. This month, he has backtracked on threats over tariffs and on military action against Iran.

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The coast of Staten Island is seen in New York, Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Republicans appeal decision that threw out NYC’s only GOP-controlled House district

January 26, 2026

New York’s congressional redistricting battle is headed to the state’s highest court. Republicans on Monday appealed a judge’s decision to toss the lines of New York City’s only GOP-controlled House seat, asking the state’s high court to take up a case that could have national reverberations in the fight for control of Congress. The appeal came just days after a lower court judge ruled U.S. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis’ Staten Island and Brooklyn district was drawn in a way that dilutes the power of its Black and Hispanic voters. The case was filed by an election law firm aligned with the Democratic Party, coming as part of a national gerrymandering fight.

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People gather near the scene where Alex Pretti was fatally shot by a U.S. Border Patrol officer yesterday, in Minneapolis, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Adam Gray)

What we know about the investigations into the Minneapolis shooting death of Alex Pretti

January 26, 2026

The fatal shooting of Minneapolis man Alex Pretti by federal immigration officers has sparked calls for an independent investigation. The Trump administration has launched three federal probes, but details remain unclear. Tensions are high in Minneapolis, with conflicting narratives about the incident. The FBI is assisting in processing evidence, but there’s no indication their Civil Rights Division intends to investigate Pretti’s case. The incident highlights mistrust between state officials and the Trump administration over the investigation. Minnesota’s governor, in a call with President Donald Trump, said he called for impartial investigations.

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Jay Duplass returns to Sundance with the tragic comedy ‘See You When I See You’

January 26, 2026

Jay Duplass has shifted from personal stories to telling others’ tales. Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon approached him with Adam Cayton-Holland’s script about PTSD after his sister’s suicide. The film, “See You When I See You,” premieres Tuesday at the Sundance Film Festival. It stars Cooper Raiff, Kaitlyn Dever, David Duchovny, Hope Davis, and Lucy Boynton. Duplass sees it as an heir to “The Big Sick.” He chose Raiff for the lead role, valuing his talent and emotional range. Duplass appreciates the big-name actors who joined despite the low paycheck, noting their commitment to art.

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Workers clear the Capitol grounds after a snowstorm Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

The shootings in Minneapolis are upending the politics of immigration in Congress

January 26, 2026

The shooting deaths of two American citizens at the hands of federal law enforcement in Minneapolis have upended the politics of the Trump administration’s deportation agenda. Democrats have awakened to what they see as a moral moment for the country. At the same time, Republicans who have championed President Donald Trump’s tough approach to immigration are signaling second thoughts. It all comes as Congress faces a Friday deadline to approve funding for Homeland Security and other agencies or risk a partial shutdown. Democrats say they won’t provide the security funds without restraints and changes to the immigration and deportation operation.

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This image from video provided by U.S. South Command, shows a vessel accused of trafficking drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean shortly before it was destroyed by the U.S. military, killing two and injuring one, on Jan. 23, 2026. (U.S. Southern Command via AP)

Death toll from US strikes on alleged drug boats reaches 126 people

January 26, 2026

The U.S. military says the death toll from strikes on alleged drug boats is up to 126 people, with the inclusion of those presumed dead after being lost at sea. The military said 116 people were killed immediately in at least 36 attacks carried out since early September. Ten others are believed dead because searchers didn’t locate them. Eight of those presumed dead jumped off boats when American forces attacked a trio of vessels in late December. The number wasn’t released previously. The military said when announcing those strikes that the U.S. Coast Guard had searched for survivors.

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Seattle Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori, left, breaks up a pass intended for Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Rams are still stunned, saddened after a standout season ended just short of another Super Bowl

January 26, 2026

The Los Angeles Rams could return next season with nearly every important contributor to a team that fell just a few big plays short of another trip to the Super Bowl, and they have the resources to add even more playmakers. That doesn’t make the current players feel any better about their agonizing 31-27 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC title game. These Rams realize they had a team good enough to be something truly special. Yet their future still looks bright, with nearly every important player on the current team able to return if the Rams desire.

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Scientists recover the oldest wooden tools from a site in Greece

January 26, 2026

Scientists say two artifacts found at a lake shore in Greece are the oldest wooden tools uncovered so far. One is a spindly stick possibly used for digging and the other is a handheld chunk that may have been used to shape stone tools. They were found in Greece’s Megalopolis basin and date back 430,000 years. Scientists think early humans wielded tools made from stone, bone and wood. But it’s particularly difficult to find evidence of wooden tools today because wood rots so quickly. Information about the artifacts was published Monday in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Science.

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FILE - Porsche Penske Motorsport team members, from left to right, Britain's Nick Tandy, Brazil's Felipe Nasr and Belgium's Laurens Vanthoor celebrate after winning the IMSA Rolex 24 hour auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux, file)

Penske’s Porsche clinches 3rd straight Rolex 24 win, offering hope amid challenging year

January 26, 2026

Team Penske’s Porsche Penske Motorsports program shined in 2025, despite a tough year for their IndyCar and NASCAR teams. The IndyCar team only managed two wins and faced a major inspection infraction at the Indianapolis 500. NASCAR’s three-year championship streak ended as drivers Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney failed to reach the finale. However, Penske’s No. 7 Porsche won the Rolex 24 at Daytona on Sunday, marking its third consecutive victory in this prestigious race. This success highlights the strength of Penske’s sports car program, which also won the IMSA championship in 2024 and 2025.

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Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel speaks in a news conference after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Mike McDaniel joins Harbaugh, Herbert as Chargers’ offensive coordinator after Dolphins firing

January 26, 2026

Mike McDaniel has agreed to become the Los Angeles Chargers’ offensive coordinator. He spent the past four seasons as the Miami Dolphins’ head coach. McDaniel was fired less than three weeks ago after going 35-33 and missing the playoffs in the past two years. After interviewing for multiple head coaching jobs this month, McDaniel has agreed to join Jim Harbaugh with the Chargers, who finished their second straight 11-6 season under the veteran head coach with a second playoff exit in the wild-card round.

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Minnesota GOP gubernatorial candidate drops out, citing opposition to federal ‘retribution’

January 26, 2026

Republican candidate for Minnesota governor Chris Madel has ended his campaign in a surprise video announcement. Madel is a Minneapolis attorney and the lawyer for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot and killed Renee Good earlier this month. The move on Monday comes amid growing calls from Republicans to investigate federal immigration tactics in Minnesota after a U.S. Border Patrol agent fatally shot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on Saturday. Madel says that while he supports the goal of deporting “the worst of the worst,” he thinks President Donald Trump’s administration’s immigration enforcement operation in the Twin Cities has gone too far and is an “unmitigated disaster.”

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Music Review: Joyce Manor delivers nostalgia, polished and punk, in ‘I Used to Go to This Bar’

January 26, 2026

California pop-punk stalwarts Joyce Manor’s seventh album embraces their signature millennial nostalgia with a sound reminiscent of the early 2000s. “I Used to Go to This Bar” is full of short, polished tracks that transport listeners back to their teen angst days, writes The Associated Press’ Krysta Fauria. Despite not pushing boundaries, Joyce Manor has cemented a loyal fanbase. Their new album echoes the sounds of bands like Yellowcard and Sum 41. Fans of the band will likely find it an enjoyable listen.

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This photo provided by the U.S. Navy shows a Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet landing on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Indian Ocean on Jan. 22, 2026. (Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Daniel Kimmelman/U.S. Navy via AP)

US aircraft carrier arrives in the Middle East as tensions with Iran remain high

January 26, 2026

The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and three accompanying warships have arrived in the Middle East. U.S. Central Command said Monday on social media that the carrier “is currently deployed to the Middle East to promote regional security and stability.” The strike group is in the Indian Ocean and not in the Arabian Sea, which borders Iran. It will bring thousands of additional service members to the region. Trump told reporters last week that the ships were sent to the region “just in case.” He had threatened military action if Iran carried out mass executions of prisoners or killed peaceful demonstrators.

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South Carolina coach Dawn Staley calls to her team against Coppin State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

SEC sets record with 10 ranked teams, a 1st in 50-year history of women’s AP Top 25; UConn, UCLA 1-2

January 26, 2026

The Southeastern Conference has set a record with 10 teams in The Associated Press women’s Top 25 basketball poll. Georgia enters at No. 23 after defeating then-No. 11 Kentucky. This gives the SEC the most teams ever in a single week in the poll’s 50-year history. UConn remains the unanimous No. 1 choice and is the only undefeated team in women’s college basketball. UCLA moves up to No. 2 after South Carolina’s overtime loss to Oklahoma. After the SEC, the Big Ten has seven ranked teams. The Big 12 has four teams in the Top 25.

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The 2025 Tony Awards set June 7 ceremony date at Radio City Music Hall

January 26, 2026

Broadway fans can mark their calendars for June 7, when this season’s Tony Awards will take place at Radio City Music Hall. Producers announced the date and location on Monday. Nominations will be revealed on May 5. Radio City seats 6,000 people and has long been the home of the awards. The host will be announced later. The 2026 awards will air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+. Last year’s awards drew 4.85 million viewers to CBS. That was its largest audience in six years. The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing present the awards.

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Broadway and Hollywood songwriter Marc Shaiman looks back with pessimistic humor in memoir

January 26, 2026

Award-winning composer and lyricist Marc Shaiman embraces his self-proclaimed pessimism despite a successful career. Out Tuesday, his memoir “Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories from a Sore Winner” shares humorous tales from his life in Hollywood and Broadway. The book covers his journey from Bette Midler’s musical director to scoring films like “Sleepless in Seattle” and Broadway hits like “Hairspray.” Shaiman’s stories include working with stars like Meryl Streep and Stephen Sondheim. He advises aspiring artists to seize opportunities and show up. Despite his achievements, Shaiman remains humble and uncertain about retirement.

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FILE - A sign is displayed outside the Internal Revenue Service building May 4, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

US Treasury Department ends contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton after Trump tax leak

January 26, 2026

The U.S. Treasury Department has cut contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton after a former contractor leaked tax information about wealthy individuals, including Donald Trump. The contractor, Charles Edward Littlejohn, was sentenced to five years in prison in 2024. He had leaked data to The New York Times and ProPublica between 2018 and 2020. Prosecutors described the leaks as unprecedented in IRS history. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the firm failed to safeguard sensitive data. Booz Allen Hamilton has 31 contracts with the Treasury, totaling $21 million. The firm has not commented on the matter.

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FILE - Perry Johnson speaks during the second day of the Republican National Convention, Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Former candidate Perry Johnson joins crowded Republican field running for governor of Michigan

January 26, 2026

A Michigan Republican businessman has joined a crowded field of candidates vying for to be the state’s next governor. In a video released Monday announcing his campaign, Johnson describes Michigan’s government as inefficient. Johnson, a management consultant, ran for governor of the battleground state in 2022 and ran a long shot bid for president ahead of 2024. Johnson’s 2022 bid ended after failing to collect enough valid signatures, but not before he spent nearly $8 million. In an interview with the Detroit News, he has pledged to spend big ahead of the Aug. 4 primary.

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This NASA image shows two massive galaxy clusters previously captured by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope and Chandra X-ray Observatory, with areas of possible dark matter in blue. (NASA via AP)

Mysterious dark matter may be better understood through a new map of far-off galaxies

January 26, 2026

A new high-resolution map of distant galaxies may help scientists understand the mysterious dark matter holding the universe together. For decades, researchers have hoped to demystify what’s known as dark matter: an invisible substance that comprises just over a quarter of our universe. Scientists can’t study it directly, but they can observe how it warps the star stuff around it. In the latest study, they charted hundreds of thousands of galaxies over 10 billion years, creating one of the most detailed maps to date. Scientists can study it to see how dark matter has clumped up over time. The study was published Monday in Nature Astronomy.

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FILE - The New York Post is seen at a newsstand in Manhattan, Aug. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Jennifer Peltz, File)

California Post brings brash New York-style tabloid news to the West Coast

January 26, 2026

Aiming to shake up the Golden State’s media landscape, the California Post has launched a new tabloid newspaper and news site that brings a brash, cheeky and conservative-friendly fixture of the Big Apple to the West Coast. The Los Angeles outpost of the New York Post will be “digital first” — with social media accounts and video and audio pieces — but for $3.75 readers can also purchase a daily print publication featuring the paper’s famously splashy front-page headlines. Of course, the Post’s infamous gossip column will get a Tinseltown version, Page Six Hollywood, that will keep a snarky eye on red carpets and celebrity culture.

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Specialist Anthony Matesic, left, and trader Edward Curran work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

US stocks rise as gold hits another record and the dollar’s value falls

January 26, 2026

U.S. stocks are ticking higher, while other markets make much louder moves, including another record-breaking rush for the price of gold. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% Monday to win back its losses from last week’s dip. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 143 points, and the Nasdaq composite gained 0.4% higher. Baker Hughes helped lead the way after the energy technology company delivered a stronger profit report than analysts expected. Gold’s price briefly topped $5,100 per ounce for the first time, while the U.S. dollar’s value slid again against other currencies. The Japanese yen jumped most sharply against the dollar.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers, left, visits before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Houston, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Philip Rivers removes himself from consideration for Bills head-coaching job, AP sources say

January 26, 2026

Philip Rivers has informed the Buffalo Bills he is withdrawing from consideration for the team’s head-coaching job, two people with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because the talks were private. The Athletic first reported the news. The 44-year-old quarterback, who came out of retirement last month and started three games with the Indianapolis Colts, interviewed with the Bills on Friday. Buffalo’s search process began Wednesday, two days after Sean McDermott was fired following a nine-year tenure. Including Rivers, Buffalo has met with seven candidates.

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United States' Lindsey Vonn celebrates at the finish area of an alpine ski, women's World Cup Super G, in Tarvisio, Italy, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Marco Trovati)

US names 232-athlete roster for Milan Cortina Olympics, led by five-timers including Vonn, Humphries

January 26, 2026

The U.S. team released its 232-person roster for the Milan Cortina Olympics and it includes Lindsey Vonn, Kaillie Humphries and Elana Meyers Taylor, who are among the seven Americans making their fifth trip to the games. Other five-timers are hockey player Hilary Knight, figure skater Evan Bates and snowboarders Faye Thelen and Nick Baumgartner. Meyers Taylor leads a group of 33 returning medalists. She has won three silver medals and two bronze while another bobsledder, Humphries, has taken three gold. Mikaela Shiffrin and Chloe Kim have two golds each.

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Air traffic control in Bangor, Maine: ‘We have a passenger aircraft upside down’

January 26, 2026

An audio recording of air traffic controllers indicates that a private jet that crashed at Maine’s Bangor International Airport flipped over soon after takeoff. The Bombardier Challenger 600 crashed around 7:45 p.m. during a snowstorm, and there has been no word yet on the conditions of the eight people aboard. The audio recording includes someone saying “We have a passenger aircraft upside down.” The National Transportation Safety Board says preliminary information shows the plane crashed upon departure and later caught fire. The agency said it would have no further statement until after its investigators arrive in a day or two.

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What to know about breast self-awareness and how it fits into cancer prevention

January 26, 2026

Breast self-awareness is a more flexible approach to preventing breast cancer that goes along with other essential screening measures. Two decades ago, doctors began recommending breast self-awareness as an alternative to self-exams — the monthly, methodical checks for changes to breast size or shape while applying pressure or lying down. Instead, they now suggest staying aware of how the breasts look and feel while going about daily life and reporting any changes to the doctor. It’s also important to maintain normal screening routines, including having mammograms yearly or every other year starting at age 40.

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Protesters gather in front of the Minnesota State Capitol in response to the death of Renee Good, who was fatally shot by an ICE officer last week, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Minnesota’s special legislative elections

January 26, 2026

Two Minnesota special elections in heavily Democratic Twin Cities-area state legislative districts will decide control of the state’s House of Representatives for the third time in less than a year. Republicans hold a 67-65 advantage in the chamber after two Democratic representatives were elected to other offices in November. The chamber has operated under a power-sharing agreement between the two parties for much of the last year. Tuesday’s contests take place just days after a U.S. Border Patrol agent fatally shot a man in Minneapolis, sparking protests and renewed calls for federal immigration officers to leave the state.

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FILE - In this screenshot, Miami Dade Circuit Court Judge Mindy S. Glazer is seen via video presiding over the first court appearance of Alon Alexander, who is charged with sexual battery along with his twin brother, Oren Alexander, on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Miami. (Miami Dade Circuit Court via AP, Pool, File)

‘A Team’ of real estate brokers faces sex crimes trial in New York

January 26, 2026

Three brothers, including two once dubbed “The A Team” for their skill at selling high-end real estate, face opening statements at a New York trial where they are charged with drugging and raping numerous women. The Alexander brothers — Tal and twins Alon and Oren — have pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking charges. Their lawyers insist that prosecutors are criminalizing sexual activity between consenting adults. Opening statements are scheduled for Tuesday. The men have been held without bail since their 2024 arrest in Miami, where they lived. Oren and Tal sold real estate in New York, Miami and Los Angeles. Their brother ran the family’s private security firm.

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Japanese American soldiers once branded ‘enemy aliens’ to be promoted posthumously

January 26, 2026

Seven Japanese American soldiers are being promoted to officer ranks in a solemn ceremony that comes eight decades after they died fighting for the U.S. during World War II. The men were students at the University of Hawaii and cadets in the Reserve Officer Training Corps, on track to become Army officers, when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. Soon after the attack, the U.S. barred those with Japanese ancestry from American military service and deemed them “enemy aliens.” In 1943 the Army created a segregated combat team for Japanese American soldiers, and they joined. But they were killed fighting in Europe and never had the chance to become officers. The ceremony is Monday.

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Private jet with 8 aboard crashes on takeoff in Maine, FAA says

January 26, 2026

The Federal Aviation Administration says a private aircraft with eight people on board has crashed on takeoff from Bangor International Airport in Maine. The Bombardier Challenger 600 crashed around 7:45 p.m. Sunday. There was no immediate word on the conditions of those aboard and an airport statement said the airport was closed and emergency crews were at the site. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating. The crash occurred as New England and much of the country grappled with a massive winter storm. Bangor had steady snowfall Sunday like much of the northeastern United States.

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