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January 30, 2026.

FILE - Stanford coach Mark Marquess smiles before practice at the Sunken Diamond in Stanford, Calif., on March 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)

Former Stanford baseball coach Mark Marquess, who won 2 College World Series titles, dies at 78

January 30, 2026

Mark Marquess, a National College Baseball Hall of Famer who coached Stanford to a pair of national titles over 41 years beginning in 1977, has died. He was 78. The school announced that Marquess died but provided no details on the cause. A fixture for more than four decades in the dugout at Sunken Diamond on campus, Marquess guided the Cardinal to consecutive NCAA championships in 1987 and ’88. Long known as “9” for his No. 9 jersey, he retired in 2017 and ranks as the fourth-winningest coach in Division I history with a 1,627-878-7 (.649) career record.

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Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Dëmin (8) looks to shoot over Utah Jazz forward Cody Williams (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Anna Fuder)

Egor Demin sets NBA rookie 3-point record as Nets snap 7-game skid with 109-99 win over Jazz

January 30, 2026

Egor Demin set an NBA rookie record by making a 3-pointer in his 34th straight game and finished with 25 points and 10 rebounds to help the Brooklyn Nets snap a seven-game losing streak with a 109-99 victory over the Utah Jazz. Demin was 6 of 12 from 3-point range on Friday night. Cam Thomas added 21 points for the Nets. Keyonte George led Utah with 26 points and seven assists. Brooklyn outscored the Jazz 20-2 in second-chance points. The Jazz have lost five straight games and nine of their last 10.

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The Hennepin County Medical Center emergency department is seen Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

ICE claim that a man shattered his skull running into wall triggers tension at a Minnesota hospital

January 30, 2026

Nurses in Minneapolis doubted federal immigration officers’ claims about a Mexican immigrant’s severe injuries. ICE agents said Alberto Castañeda Mondragón ran headfirst into a wall while handcuffed. But hospital staff found his injuries inconsistent with that account. The seemingly implausible explanation from ICE is just one example of recent encounters that have undermined the agency’s credibility at Minneapolis hospitals and contributed to mounting friction between medical staff and immigration officers. Workers at the Hennepin County facility say ICE officers have restrained patients in defiance of hospital rules and stayed at their sides for days. The agents have also lingered around the campus and pressed people for proof of citizenship.

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Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Mike Grams speaks during the Starbucks Investor Day event, with an image of the company's Mastrena 3 espresso machine, in New York, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Starbucks feels the heat as more chains compete for US coffee drinkers

January 30, 2026

Starbucks revolutionized U.S. coffee culture. But it’s facing unprecedented competition. And that will make it harder to win back customers it’s lost to perennial rival Dunkin’ and fast-growing drive-thru chains like Dutch Bros and 7 Brew. Seattle-based Starbucks was a small, regional chain when former CEO Howard Schultz acquired it in 1987 and made it a global brand. Now, other small chains are seeing explosive growth. Chinese chains like Luckin Coffee and Mixue also are getting into the mix. The chief operating officer of Starbucks says the company believes the way to stay on top is to open more cafes that offer both convenience and a comfortable place to linger.

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Emily Klarman, a Westminster Masters Agility Championship-winning dog handler, plays with Swish, a border collie, after a practice run at UDog Agility in Huntingdon Valley, Pa., on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Jennifer Peltz)

Wowed by the agility dogs at the Westminster show? A winning handler explains how it’s done

January 30, 2026

They have to run a convoluted a convoluted obstacle course in front of a convention-hall crowd. They have to have enough focus to avoid wrong turns, enough precision to ensure their feet touch certain spots and enough speed to beat dozens of rivals. So how do the dogs in Saturday’s Westminster Kennel Club agility competition do it? Last year’s winning handler, Emily Klarman, says the key is teamwork between the dogs and the handlers. This year, the agility competition kicks off the Westminster’s storied club’s milestone 150th dog show.

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A person serves lobster tails at the A.Y.C.E Buffet in the Palms resort-casino Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Gone are the days of the $1 buffet in Las Vegas. Now $175 buffets offer luxury dining

January 30, 2026

Las Vegas buffets have evolved from $1 all-you-can-eat cold cuts to $175 limitless lobster and caviar. Buffets used to be an option in nearly every casino on the Las Vegas Strip, but many have been replaced with trendy food halls and celebrity chef restaurants. Buffets have declined in part due to consumer demands. The COVID-19 pandemic was the nail in the coffin, forcing casinos to rethink their dining offerings. While buffets used to offer cheap and quick food options, the buffets that remain are Las Vegas attractions offering a high-end dining experience.

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First lady Melania Trump arrives for the premiere of her movie "Melania" at The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center For The Performing Arts, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)

From stilettos to safety concerns on Inauguration Day: 4 takeaways from Melania Trump’s new movie

January 30, 2026

In her new self-titled documentary, first lady Melania Trump offers a peek behind the scenes during the 20 days before she returned to the White House. The first lady is known as a fierce guardian of her privacy. But she had film crews follow her around in Palm Beach, New York City and Washington as she worked through the tiniest details of inauguration planning, including her suit and gown. The film shows her worries about safety on Inauguration Day after her husband, President Donald Trump, survived an assassination attempt during his campaign. AmazonMGM Studios paid a reported $40 million for the rights to the film, which opened in theaters Friday.

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) dribbles against Washington Wizards guard Jamir Watkins, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Luka Doncic has a triple-double (26 points, 11 assists, 10 rebounds) before halftime

January 30, 2026

Luka Doncic’s latest triple-double came before the first half even ended. Doncic had 26 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds in the first two quarters as the Los Angeles Lakers raced out to a 77-48 halftime lead over the Washington Wizards on Friday night. His 10th rebound came in the waning seconds of the second quarter. Doncic was questionable for the game with ankle soreness after landing awkwardly during Wednesday night’s loss at Cleveland, but he was able to start.

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Hiring sign is displayed at a grocery store in Arlington Heights, Ill., Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Trump nominates government economist to lead Bureau of Labor Statistics

January 30, 2026

President Donald Trump says he is nominating the government economist Brett Matsumoto to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Trump previously accused the federal agency of releasing low monthly jobs numbers in order to make him look bad. There is no evidence that the Bureau of Labor Statistics sought to undermine Trump with its data releases. Matsumoto has worked as a supervisory research economist at BLS and has been serving as a senior economist for the White House Council of Economic Advisers.

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Justin Rose, of England, hits from the 17th fairway while playing the South Course at Torrey Pines during the second round of the Farmers Insurance Open golf tournament Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)

Justin Rose breaks his 36-hole record at Torrey Pines. Brooks Koepka makes it to the weekend

January 30, 2026

Justin Rose broke his own 36-hole record in the Farmers Insurance Open and goes into the weekend at Torrey Pines with a four-shot lead. That weekend will include Brooks Koepka. He made the cut on the number in his return to the PGA Tour after four seasons on Saudi-funded LIV Golf. The weekend surprisingly will not include Xander Schauffele, who had the PGA Tour’s longest active cut streak at 72. Rose shot a 65 on the tough South Course and that was 7.4 shots better than the field average. He was four shots ahead of Seamus Power.

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FILE- Voting booths are set up at a polling place in Newtown, Pa, April 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Judge blocks additional citizenship provisions in latest setback to Trump’s election executive order

January 30, 2026

A federal judge has blocked certain federal agencies from requesting citizenship status when distributing voter registration forms. The ruling Friday is the latest blow to a wide-ranging executive order on elections President Donald Trump signed last year. U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly ruled that the Constitution’s separation of powers, giving states and to an extent Congress authority over election rules, lay at the heart of the case. The ruling said agencies will not be allowed to “assess citizenship” before providing a federal voter registration form to people enrolling in public assistance programs. It also barred the Secretary of Defense from requiring documentary proof of citizenship when military personnel register to vote or request ballots.

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‘Dances With Wolves’ actor Nathan Chasing Horse convicted on sexual assault charges

January 30, 2026

A Nevada jury has convicted “Dances With Wolves” actor Nathan Chasing Horse of sexually assaulting a minor. The verdict was delivered Friday in Las Vegas. Chasing Horse was acquitted on other charges of sexual assault. He had pleaded not guilty to all 21 charges. Prosecutors said he used his reputation as a Lakota medicine man to prey on Indigenous women and girls. The guilty verdicts mainly involved a victim who was 14 when the assaults began. The case has been a significant effort to prosecute Chasing Horse, who was first arrested and indicted in 2023.

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Texas A&M University to end women’s studies due to new policy on race and gender topics

January 30, 2026

Texas A&M University is ending its women’s and gender studies program and changing the syllabuses of hundreds of courses. School officials announced Friday the changes are part of a new policy limiting how professors can discuss some race and gender topics. The changes come months after a viral video of a student confronting an instructor over her lessons threw Texas A&M, one of the largest universities in the country, into upheaval. Friday’s announcement followed an extensive review by the university of 5,400 courses after the Texas A&M University System regents in November approved the new policy. Critics say it would impede teaching and undermine academic freedom.

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

Huge cache of Epstein documents includes emails financier exchanged with wealthy and powerful

January 30, 2026

A huge new tranche of files on millionaire financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein released Friday revealed details of his communications with the wealthy and powerful, some not long before his death by suicide in 2019. Those include communications with a Trump advisor, an ex-Obama White House official, Elon Musk and the current commerce secretary. The Justice Department disclosed more than 3 million pages of documents, as well as thousands of videos and photos, as required by a law passed by Congress. Millions of files remain under wraps, however, drawing criticism from Democrats even as a top prosecutor says more records will be released.

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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacts during the funeral of Israeli hostage Ran Gvili, whose remains were brought back to Israel, in the southern town of Meitar on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.(Chaim Goldberg/Pool Photo via AP)

Trump administration approves new arms sales to Israel worth $6.67 billion

January 30, 2026

The Trump administration has approved a massive new series of arms sales to Israel totaling $6.67 billion, including 30 Apache attack helicopters and related equipment and weapons as well as 3,250 light tactical vehicles. The State Department announced the package of four separate sales late Friday amid rising tensions in the Middle East over the possibility of U.S. military strikes in Iran. The department says the Apache helicopters, which will be equipped with rocket launchers and advanced targeting gear, are the biggest part of the total package, coming to $3.8 billion. The next largest portion are the light tactical vehicles.

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Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) scores a touchdown past Los Angeles Rams linebacker Byron Young (0) during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Ahead of potential final game with Seahawks, RB Kenneth Walker III is firing on all cylinders

January 30, 2026

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III has surged lately and at optimal timing considering fellow tailback Zach Charbonnet is out with a season-ending knee injury. But Walker is also in the final year of his rookie contract and is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent after this season. As Walker continues to surge, so does his value, which brings uncertainty to his future in Seattle while the Seahawks seek to win their second Super Bowl in franchise history.

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Attorney Michael Coard makes a social media post at the now removed explanatory panels that were part of an exhibit on slavery at President's House Site in Philadelphia, Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Judge calls Justice Department’s statements on slavery exhibit display ‘dangerous’ and ‘horrifying’

January 30, 2026

A federal judge warned Justice Department lawyers that they were making “dangerous” and “horrifying” statements when they said the Trump Administration can decide what part of history to display at National Park Service sites. The sharp exchange erupted during a hearing in Philadelphia over the removal of an exhibit on the history of slavery on Independence Mall. The city and other advocates have asked Senior U.S. District Judge Cynthia Rufe to order the Park Service to restore the exhibit. She said she plans to rule quickly.

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FILE -Run-D.M.C.'s Jason Mizell, Jam-Master Jay, poses with teenagers gathered at New York's Madison Square Garden, Oct. 7, 1986, in New York City. (AP Photo/G. Paul Burnett, File)

Man seeks to be freed after his conviction was tossed in Jam Master Jay murder case

January 30, 2026

A man whose conviction in the killing of Jam Master Jay was recently overturned is seeking release on a $1 million bond while prosecutors appeal. Karl Jordan Jr.’s attorneys argued in court papers Friday that circumstances have changed since the judge scrapped his murder conviction. Jordan also faces unrelated federal drug charges. Prosecutors declined to comment on the bond proposal, which includes electronic monitoring. Jam Master Jay, a key figure in Run-DMC, was killed in 2002. Jordan and co-defendant Ronald Washington were convicted in 2024, but Jordan’s conviction was overturned on Dec. 19 due to insufficient evidence. Washington’s conviction was upheld.

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A lineman works to restore power in Oxford, Miss. on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, following a weekend ice storm. (AP Photo/Bruce Newman)

It’s freezing cold and you’ve lost power. Here’s what emergency doctors want you to do

January 30, 2026

Power outages and prolonged exposure to frigid temperatures carry a risk of hypothermia that cannot be ignored. The dangers are especially high in areas where people and infrastructure don’t typically experience such cold. Even at seemingly routine winter temperatures, the cold can tax the body over time. Emergency room doctors want people to layer up, stay hydrated and check on their neighbors. People also shouldn’t hesitate to get to a warm place before they reach their limit.

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Injured Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić looks on from the baseline in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic listed as questionable and could return from knee injury vs. Clippers

January 30, 2026

Nikola Jokic is listed as questionable on the injury report for Friday night’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers, setting up the possibility the Denver Nuggets center plays for the first time since suffering a knee injury on Dec. 29. Jokic has missed 16 games since limping off the floor just before halftime at Miami. He was diagnosed with a hyperextended left knee, with the Nuggets saying at the time the three-time NBA MVP would be re-evaluated in four weeks. ESPN first reported the plan for Jokic to play Friday. The knee injury interrupted one of Jokic’s finest seasons. He’s averaging 29.6 points, 12.2 rebounds and 11 assists.

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FILE - Fishing boats are docked in the harbor of Gloucester, Mass., May 11, 2022. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

Coast Guard launches search and rescue operation for fishing boat off Massachusetts

January 30, 2026

The U.S. Coast Guard says it found debris and a body after a launching a search for a fishing vessel off Massachusetts. The search began after the Coast Guard said it received an emergency alert from the 72-foot fishing vessel Lily Jean early Friday located about 25 miles off Cape Ann. The Coast Guard said it tried unsuccessfully to contact the vessel and then launched a search that included a MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew, a small boat crew and the Coast Guard Cutter Thunder Bay. It is unclear how many people were on the vessel.

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FILE - In this March 9, 2007 file photo, a guinea worm is extracted by a health worker from a child's foot at a containment center in Savelugu, Ghana. (AP Photo/Olivier Asselin, File)

World creeps closer to eradicating human Guinea worm cases, with just 10 last year: Carter Center

January 30, 2026

The Carter Center says there were only 10 reported cases of Guinea worm infections confined to three countries in 2025. The new record low comes barely a year after the death of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who said often that he hoped to outlive the last Guinea worm infection in people. When the Carter Center set out to eradicate Guinea worm infections in the mid-1980s, the parasite still afflicted millions of people in developing countries. If successful, Guinea worm would join smallpox as only the second human disease to be eradicated. In 2025, four human cases were reported in Chad, four in Ethiopia and two in South Sudan. Animal infections still number in the hundreds.

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New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye watches teammates during an NFL football availability, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Patriots QB Drake Maye misses practice with illness, the latest hiccup to Super Bowl preparations

January 30, 2026

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is dealing with an illness and did not practice on Friday, the latest wrinkle in the quarterback’s preparations for the Super Bowl matchup with the Seattle Seahawks. It came a day after Maye was a limited participant in practice with a shoulder injury. Coach Mike Vrabel says both issues kept of him off the field Friday. Maye was at the team facility and able to participate in team meetings. The coach says Maye responded favorable after Thursday’s practice in which he did some throwing and would have practiced Friday if not for the illness.

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President Donald Trump holds an executive order he signed in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump announces upcoming IndyCar race through Washington’s streets — including Pennsylvania Avenue

January 30, 2026

President Donald Trump has announced an IndyCar race will be held through the streets of Washington as part of America’s 250th birthday celebrations. The race is set for August 23, and could feature cars speeding past the White House at nearly 200 mph. Trump signed an executive order creating the event, alongside Roger Penske, owner of Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IndyCar. Details about the race were sparse, but Trump emphasized its potential economic benefits. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy highlighted the excitement of racing down Pennsylvania Avenue. Trump said he’d urged organizers to choose the best route through the city, even if it’s challenging to approve.

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Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) and Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) wait for play to start during an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jessica Tobias)

Kon Knueppel is giving former Duke teammate Cooper Flagg a challenge in NBA Rookie of the Year race

January 30, 2026

Cooper Flagg entered the season as the favorite for NBA Rookie of the Year, but his former college roommate, Kon Knueppel, is making waves. Knueppel is having a standout rookie season with the Charlotte Hornets, averaging 18.9 points per game and ranking third in the league for 3-pointers made. On Thursday, Knueppel scored a career-high 34 points against Flagg’s team, leading the Hornets to a dramatic win. Despite Flagg’s impressive 49-point game, Knueppel is closing the gap in the Rookie of the Year race. Both players continue to impress while maintaining a strong friendship.

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FILE - 1 Ounce Fine Gold Coins are displayed in the safe deposit boxes room at the Pro Aurum gold house in Munich, Germany, Friday, April 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File)

More consumers are buying or selling gold. What to know about the latest rush and swings in value

January 30, 2026

Gold prices hit new heights in early 2026 — and many consumers have rushed to buy and sell pieces of the precious metal. New York spot gold reached a record over $5,418 per troy ounce on Wednesday, before tumbling closer to the $5,000 mark Friday. Gold prices can be volatile and unpredictable, but have still grown significantly over the last year. Experts say uncertainty drives these surges, with gold’s latest records arriving amid heightened geopolitical tensions and economic concerns. Jewelry sellers are seeing increased demand, though rising costs have caused some sticker shock.

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Breeze BC guard Paige Bueckers (5) drives forward defended by Phantom BC wing Natasha Cloud (15) in their Unrivaled 3-on-3 basketball game, Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, in Medley, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Unrivaled expands women’s 3-on-3 league to Philadelphia as city breaks through as a hotbed of hoops

January 30, 2026

Natasha Cloud, a New York Liberty standout, plays in Philadelphia for the first time professionally. She’s part of the 3-on-3 women’s basketball league, Unrivaled, which held games in Philly on Friday. The event marked the return of women’s pro basketball to the city after nearly 30 years. Philly native Kahleah Copper, a 2021 WNBA Finals MVP, also played. The league that was co-founded by Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier aims to expand its fan base and revenue by touring. Despite challenges with viewership, the sold-out event shows strong support for women’s basketball in Philadelphia.

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FILE - Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah watches his team prepare before the start of a preseason NFL football game against the New England Patriots Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)

Vikings fire general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah after 4 seasons and contract extension last year

January 30, 2026

The Minnesota Vikings have fired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah after mixed results over four seasons and giving him a contract extension last year. The Vikings appointed executive vice president of football operations Rob Brzezinski as the interim replacement through the NFL draft. The search for a new general manager will take place after that. Vikings owners Zygi Wilf and Mark Wilf said they made the decision following their annual end-of-season organizational meetings. The Vikings finished 9-8 and missed the playoffs for a second time in Adofo-Mensah’s four years. They didn’t win a postseason game.

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FILE -A copy of the final edition of the Farmers' Almanac is seen, Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in Alexander, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

After 200 years, the Farmers’ Almanac bets on a digital reboot and new owner

January 30, 2026

The Farmers’ Almanac isn’t going out of business after all, but it is leaving Maine for the big city. The venerable publication is beloved by farmers and gardeners and best known for its weather forecasts. The almanac has been acquired by New York City-based Unofficial Networks. That means it’ll stay in business despite announcing in November that its 208-year run was coming to an end. Unofficial Networks and Peter Geiger, the longtime publisher of the almanac, announced the acquisition on Wednesday. The move establishes Farmers Almanac LLC as a New York-based company.

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FILE - Denver Broncos senior offensive assistant Pete Carmichael looks on at an NFL football training camp Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, at the team's headquarters in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Joe Brady turns to former colleague, agreeing to hire Pete Carmichael as Bills offensive coordinator

January 30, 2026

A person with knowledge of the discussions tells The Associated Press that Buffalo Bills coach Joe Brady began filling out his staff by turning to a former colleague in agreeing to hire Pete Carmichael as offensive coordinator. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because Carmichael has yet to sign his contract. The 54-year-old Carmichael has been a long-time assistant under Sean Payton, including the previous two seasons as the Broncos senior offensive assistant. It was during Payton’s time coaching New Orleans when Carmichael’s tenure overlapped with Brady. The 36-year-old Brady spent the previous two-plus seasons as Buffalo’s offensive coordinator before being promoted to succeed Sean McDermott.

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FLE - Rep. Dexter Sharper, D-Valdosta, is photographed at the capitol Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

Sharper is the latest Georgia Democrat accused of lying to collect pandemic unemployment

January 30, 2026

Federal prosecutors have charged Georgia state Rep. Dexter Sharper with making false statements to collect $13,825 in unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. This marks the third Georgia lawmaker accused of such actions. Prosecutors allege Sharper claimed he was unemployed while earning money from multiple jobs, including as a state representative and musician. U.S. Attorney Theodore Hertzberg emphasized the breach of trust involved. Sharper declined to comment due to ongoing litigation. This follows similar charges against Democratic Reps. Sharon Henderson and Karen Bennett, who are under investigation for allegedly collecting unemployment benefits illegally.

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FILE - Minnesota Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey speaks to fans and media during the baseball team's annual fan fest at Target Field, Jan. 28, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)

Twins executive Derek Falvey departs in mutual agreement as organizational revamp continues

January 30, 2026

The Minnesota Twins and president of baseball and business operations Derek Falvey have mutually decided to part ways. The 42-year-old Falvey spent nine seasons with the Twins. He was hired to run the baseball department and elevated a year ago to oversee the business side as well. The Twins made the postseason four times during Falvey’s tenure. The last two years have been rocky for the organization both on and off the field. Executive vice president and general manager Jeremy Zoll remains in his role overseeing the baseball department. Executive chair Tom Pohlad assumes interim oversight of the business operations.

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FILE - An American Express card is shown, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File)

AmEx profits surge 13% as affluent customers splurge on luxury goods and travel

January 30, 2026

American Express reports a 13% profit increase in the fourth quarter. The credit card giant benefits from affluent clients spending on luxury goods, dining, and travel. The New York-based company earned $2.46 billion, or $3.53 a share, meeting analysts’ forecasts. AmEx continues to encourage spending with perks and rewards. In September, it refreshed the Platinum Card, adding a $400 annual dining credit but raising the annual fee to $895. Customers spent $506.2 billion in the fourth quarter, up from $464 billion a year ago. Gen-Z and Millennials now outspend Gen-X, marking a shift in spending habits.

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FILE - Kevin Warsh, visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution, speaks at the Council on Foreign Relations in a panel discussion on "Central Banking in an Age of Improvisation," Nov. 28, 2011 in New York. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

Warsh’s challenge: Navigating Fed independence and Trump’s demands

January 30, 2026

Kevin Warsh has sought the job of Federal Reserve chair, off and on, since President Donald Trump first considered him for the position nearly a decade ago. Now that he is in line for the job, the enormity of the challenge ahead of him is clear. To be effective, Warsh will have to gain the trust of the committee of Federal Reserve officials, the financial markets, and not least Trump. Warsh may also face a bumpy confirmation process in the Senate, where two Republicans have said they will oppose his nomination unless a recently-revealed criminal investigation of the Fed and its current chair, Jerome Powell, is resolved.

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New US sanctions against Iran target interior minister over crackdown on protesters

January 30, 2026

The Trump administration has imposed sanctions against Iran’s interior minister, accusing Eskandar Momeni of repressing nationwide protests that have challenged Tehran’s theocratic government. The penalties are the latest by the United States and the European Union targeting high-ranking officials over the crackdown. The administration says Momeni has overseen Iran’s law enforcement forces that are responsible for the deaths of thousands of peaceful protesters. The EU on Thursday imposed its own sanctions against Momeni, along with members of Iran’s judicial system and other high-ranking officers.

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Dr. Gene Coughlin Found a New Home and Headquarters in Rapid City

January 30, 2026

By: Wade Ellett Photos: Bailey Sadowsky As a 20-year veteran of the Marine Corps, Gene Coughlin understands the value of good leadership. He started his military career as an enlisted Marine, then became an officer and completed several tours in the Middle East. Throughout his career, he’s experienced firsthand the positive effects a good leader […]

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FILE - Luigi Mangione appears in Manhattan Criminal Court for an evidence hearing, Dec. 18, 2025, in New York. (Shannon Stapleton/Pool Photo via AP, File)

Judge bars federal prosecutors from seeking death penalty against Luigi Mangione

January 30, 2026

A judge has ruled that federal prosecutors can’t seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett’s ruling Friday foiled the Trump administration’s bid to see Mangione executed for what it called a “premeditated, cold-blooded assassination that shocked America.” Garnett dismissed a federal murder charge against Mangione, finding that it was technically flawed. She left in place stalking charges that carry a maximum punishment of life in prison.

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The Capitol is seen from the Russell Senate Office Building as lawmakers argue on whether to move forward with the spending legislation that funds the Department of Homeland Security, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Judge refuses to release a man charged with planting pipe bombs on the eve of the Capitol riot

January 30, 2026

A federal judge has refused to order the pretrial release of a man charged with placing two pipe bombs near the national headquarters of the Democratic and Republican parties on the eve of a mob’s Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. U.S. District Judge Amir Ali ruled on Thursday that Brian J. Cole Jr. must remain in jail while awaiting trial. Ali upheld a Jan. 2 decision by a magistrate who concluded that no conditions of release can reasonably protect the public. Cole pleaded not guilty to making and planting two pipe bombs outside the Republican National Committee and the Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C.

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Florida sets up a third execution in 2026 as state leads US death penalty surge

January 30, 2026

A man convicted of fatally shooting a police officer during a traffic stop is set to be Florida’s third execution of 2026. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant Thursday for 53-year-old Billy Leon Kearse. He is scheduled to die by lethal injection March 3 at Florida State Prison. DeSantis, a Republican, oversaw more executions in a single year in 2025 than any other Florida governor since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976. The previous record was eight executions in 2014. DeSantis says he wants to bring justice to victims’ families who have waited decades for the death sentences to be carried out. Kearse was initially sentenced in 1991.

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Sundance Film Festival to name 2026 award winners

January 30, 2026

The juries of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival will announce this year’s award winners Friday morning in Park City, Utah. Filmmakers Janicza Bravo, Nisha Ganatra and Azazel Jacobs are the jury for the U.S. Dramatic Competition. Titles include “Josephine,” starring Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan, and “Carousel,” with Chris Pine and Jenny Slate. Documentaries up for awards include “Closure” and “Who Killed Alex Odeh?” Festival director Eugene Hernandez praises the jury’s depth and creativity. Sundance prizes sometimes lead to Oscar nominations and wins, as seen with past winners like “CODA” and “Summer of Soul.”

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California Governor Gavin Newsom is seen during the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

Newsom files a civil rights complaint against Dr. Oz in latest feud with the Trump administration

January 30, 2026

A new front in the battle between Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom and President Donald Trump’s Republican administration has opened over a video in which the head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services alleges Armenians in Los Angeles orchestrated health care fraud. The feud reached a peak Thursday when Newsom announced his office was filing a civil rights complaint accusing CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz of discrimination related to the video. Newsom’s office argues Oz spread baseless allegations. Oz says $3.5 billion in hospice and home care fraud has taken place in Los Angeles. Oz and CMS haven’t responded to a request for comment and haven’t publicly shared details confirming the alleged fraud.

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This photo provided by NASA shows the Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft atop a mobile launcher at Launch Complex 39B, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. (Jim Ross/NASA via AP)

NASA delays the first Artemis moonshot with astronauts because of extreme cold at the launch site

January 30, 2026

NASA has delayed astronauts’ upcoming trip to the moon because of near-freezing temperatures expected at the launch site. The first Artemis moonshot with a crew is now targeted for no earlier than Feb. 8, two days later than planned. NASA was all set to conduct a fueling test of the massive moon rocket on Saturday, but called everything off late Thursday because of the expected cold. The critical dress rehearsal is now set for Monday, weather permitting. The change leaves NASA with only three days in February to send four astronauts around the moon and back, before slipping into March.

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FILE - Kevin Warsh, speaking to the media about his report on transparency at the Bank of England, in London, Dec., 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, Pool, File)

Who is Kevin Warsh?

January 30, 2026

President Donald Trump says he’ll tap former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair to replace Jerome Powell in May. The appointment, which requires Senate confirmation, amounts to a return trip for Warsh, 55, who was a member of the Fed’s board from 2006 to 2011. He was the youngest governor in history when he was appointed at age 35. He is currently a fellow at the right-leaning Hoover Institution and a lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Prior to serving on the Fed’s board in 2006, Warsh was an economic aide in George W. Bush’s Republican administration and was an investment banker at Morgan Stanley.

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Audrey Niffenegger to release long-awaited sequel to ‘The Time Traveler’s Wife’

January 30, 2026

Audrey Niffenegger has completed the sequel to her bestseller “The Time Traveler’s Wife.” Hanover Square Press announced Friday that “Life Out of Order” will be released on Oct. 27. The new book follows Alba DeTamble, the daughter of time traveler Henry DeTamble, who shares his Chrono-Displacement Disorder. Niffenegger began writing in 2012 and found the story evolving through the pandemic and societal changes. “The Time Traveler’s Wife,” published in 2003, sold millions and was adapted into a film and an HBO series. Niffenegger has also written “Her Fearful Symmetry” and “Raven Girl.”

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A ship is docked Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, at PortMiami in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

US producer prices rose 0.5% in December, more than expected, on uptick in services inflation

January 30, 2026

U.S. wholesale prices rose a hotter-than-expected 0.5% in December. The Labor Department reported Friday that its producer price index — which measures inflation before it hits consumers — rose from November to December at the fastest pace in three months and faster than the 0.3% economists had forecast. Compared to December 2024, producer prices were up 3% last month in line with what forecasters expected. Services prices were up 0.7% from November, biggest increase since July, partly reflecting fatter profit margins at wholesalers and retailers. But the price of goods — such as appliances and autos — were unchanged last month and up 2.5% from a year earlier.

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FILE - A Texas flag is on display outside the office of the state's 18th Congressional District, Sept. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Robert Yoon, file)

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Texas’ special congressional runoff

January 30, 2026

Houston voters who have gone almost a year without representation in the U.S. House will finally fill the seat in a special runoff election. Also Saturday, voters in the Fort Worth area will elect a new state senator. In the congressional race, Democrats Christian Menefee and Amanda Edwards were the top vote-getters in the Nov. 4 special election to replace Sylvester Turner, the Democratic congressional who died in March 2025. With only two Democrats on the ballot, the party is guaranteed to at least temporarily narrow Republicans’ slim majority in the closely divided House.

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FILE - Kevin Warsh speaks to the media about his report on transparency at the Bank of England, in London, Dec., 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, Pool, File)

Trump names former Federal Reserve governor Warsh as the next Fed chair, to replace Powell

January 30, 2026

President Donald Trump says he’ll nominate former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to be the next Fed chair. Friday’s pick is likely to result in sharp changes to the powerful agency that could bring it closer to the White House and reduce its longtime independence from day-to-day politics. Warsh would replace Jerome Powell when his term expires in May. Trump chose Powell to lead the Fed in 2017 but recently has assailed him for not cutting interest rates quickly enough. Warsh’s appointment requires Senate confirmation. Warsh was on the Fed’s board from 2006 to 2011. He’s a fellow at the right-leaning Hoover Institution and a lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

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A modern apartment building is shown Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Colorado City, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Towns once run by Warren Jeffs’ polygamous sect emerge from court supervision transformed

January 30, 2026

Two neighboring towns on the Arizona-Utah border that once served as a haven for a polygamous religious sect have entered a new era. Colorado City, Arizona, and Hildale, Utah, were once controlled by the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The changes to the towns came after the sect’s leader and prophet, Warren Jeffs, was imprisoned for sexually assaulting girls he considered brides, most followers moved away and religious influences were excised from the local governments and shared police force. Restrictions imposed by religious leaders were lifted, and the towns were released from court supervision last summer, nearly two years earlier than expected.

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FILE - The Duchess of Windsor, Wallis Simpson, left, holds Ch. Pugville's Golden Victory during judging of the pug class during the Westminster Kennel Club Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, Feb. 13, 1956, as the dog's owner, Arnold Canton, far right, and dog breeder Harriet Smith, look on. (AP Photo/Jacob Harris, File)

The Westminster dog show is turning 150. Here’s what has — and hasn’t — changed over time

January 30, 2026

The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is celebrating a milestone. The 150th annual show opens Saturday and culminates with the best in show prize Tuesday night New York’s Madison Square Garden. What’s now the most famous dog show in the United States began when some 19th-century New York gentleman hunters organized an event to compare their dogs. That first show, in 1877, was no small thing, featuring about 1,200 dogs of dozens of breeds. This year’s show boasts 2,500 dogs, representing as many as 212 breeds and 10 “varieties.” Club President Donald Sturz says the trappings have changed over time, but the love of dogs remains the heart of the show.

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Pharrell calls for empathy from US leaders after being honored at Black Music Collective event

January 30, 2026

Pharrell Williams uses the Recording Academy stage to pray for U.S. leaders. He hopes they find empathy and mercy for those who love the country but weren’t born there. Williams received the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award at the Black Music Collective event in Los Angeles. The event on Thursday night was held days before the Grammys. It celebrates artists with influence beyond music. Brandy and Kirk Franklin also received honors. Justin Timberlake and Tyler, the Creator praised Williams for his impact. The evening included a surprise Grammy for Eve. The Black Music Collective champions Black creators and supports future leaders.

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This combination of photos show Grammy nominees for best new artist, top row from left, Olivia Dean; Addison Rae; sombr, ottom row from left, Leon Thomas; Alex Warren; and Lola Young. (AP Photo)

Katseye, Addison Rae, Lola Young and more light up pre-Grammy Spotify showcase

January 30, 2026

All of the 2026 Grammy Awards best new artists nominees have taken the stage at Spotify’s annual pre-Grammy Party in Los Angeles. The event Thursday night was held at the Lot at Formosa in West Hollywood. The lineup included Leon Thomas, Olivia Dean, Katseye, Addison Rae, The Marías, sombr and Alex Warren. The event spotlighted up-and-coming talent across genres and backgrounds. Each act ran through three to four songs. They introduced themselves to an audience built of new listeners and dedicated fans in seemingly equal measure. The stage rotated to reveal another backline and leaving the audience closest to the stage to guess who would emerge next.

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