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Associated Press

Protests Erupt Against ICE

Thousands of demonstrators rallied in Minneapolis and cities nationwide to protest recent ICE-related shootings in Minnesota and Oregon, as officials urged peaceful demonstrations amid heightened tensions over the Trump administration’s expanded immigration enforcement.

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NFL

Rams Edge Panthers in Thriller

Matthew Stafford overcame an uneven night to engineer a clutch, game-winning touchdown drive in the final minutes, lifting the Rams to a thrilling 34-31 Wild Card victory over a resilient Panthers team that erased a 14-point deficit and pushed Los Angeles to the brink in Charlotte.

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San Francisco Chronicle

Grateful Dead's Bob Weir Dies

Bob Weir, the singer, guitarist and founding member of the Grateful Dead who helped define San Francisco’s rock sound and carried the band’s legacy for more than six decades, has died at 78 after a prolonged battle with cancer.

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The Columbus Dispatch

Double Murder Solved in Columbus

The ex-husband of Monique Tepe has been charged with two counts of murder in the fatal shootings of Tepe and her current husband in Columbus and is being held in an Illinois jail pending extradition back to Ohio to face the charges.

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The New York Times

Trump Evaluates Iran Options

President Donald Trump has been briefed on military strike options against Iran and is weighing potential action as nationwide protests intensify and his administration warns it will respond forcefully if Iranian leaders continue killing demonstrators.

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New York Post

Report: U.S. Used Mystery Sonic Weapon

A witness claims U.S. forces used an unidentified advanced weapon during the raid that captured Nicolás Maduro, disabling Venezuelan soldiers with severe physical effects after knocking out radar systems and overwhelming defenses with drones and elite troops.

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The Washington Post

What Impeachment?

The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery quietly removed text referencing President Trump’s impeachments and the Jan. 6 Capitol attack as it replaced his portrait with a new image, a change that raises concerns about political influence over museum content.

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The Hill

Why the U.S. Must Take Greenland

John Mac Ghlionn argues that the U.S. should pursue acquiring Greenland not out of imperial ambition but as a strategic necessity, warning that Arctic competition with Russia and China makes control of the territory essential to America’s future security.

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USA Today

2026 Golden Globe Predictions

With nine nominations leading the field, “One Battle After Another” is a frontrunner at the 2026 Golden Globes, facing strong competition from films like “Sinners” for top honors as awards season heats up and Hollywood’s attention turns to potential Oscar contenders.

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Axios

Steve Bannon Eyes 2028 Influence

Steve Bannon is quietly positioning himself to influence the 2028 presidential race, using a potential campaign, PAC activity, and media platforms to push an "America First" agenda and pressure Republican candidates, while publicly denying any intention to run himself.

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The Wall Street Journal

Everyone Wants an Escape Room

Weary of always-on technology, Americans are increasingly embracing stylish, screen-free “analog rooms” that favor games, music and quiet connection over smart devices, as designers respond to a growing desire to turn homes into intentional, restorative retreats from digital overload.

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Fox News

Portland Police Chief Gets Emotional

Portland Police Chief Bob Day became emotional while confirming that two Venezuelan illegal immigrants shot by a federal agent during a CBP encounter had suspected ties to the violent Tren de Aragua gang, acknowledging DHS was correct while stressing transparency and due process.

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WTVA

Clay County MS Tragedy: 6 Dead

A 24-year-old Mississippi man, Daricka Moore, was arrested and faces potential capital murder charges after authorities say he killed six people, including a 7-year-old girl, in a multi-location shooting rampage in Clay County on Friday night.

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CBS News

DOJ Civil Rights Will Not Investigate

The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division will not investigate the fatal Minneapolis shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer, leaving the probe to the FBI and a U.S. attorney amid protests and questions over the use of deadly force.

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Politico

Rubio's Stock Rises

Marco Rubio’s central role in the Trump administration’s dramatic Venezuela operation has reignited GOP speculation about a 2028 presidential run, with allies and skeptics alike warning the high-stakes foreign policy gamble could either propel him to the nomination or derail his ambitions entirely.

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ABC News

US Strikes ISIS in Syria Again

The U.S. military conducted another round of large-scale airstrikes against multiple ISIS targets across Syria, alongside unnamed allied forces, as part of Operation Hawkeye Strike, in retaliation for a December ambush in Palmyra that killed two American troops and a civilian interpreter.

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NBC News

Idaho Families Sue University

The families of the four University of Idaho students murdered in 2022 have sued Washington State University, alleging it ignored repeated warnings about Bryan Kohberger’s predatory behavior before he went on to commit the killings.

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NPR

Pahlavi Backs Iran Protesters

Exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi, son of Iran's last Shah, has emerged as a prominent and controversial voice encouraging nationwide protests against the Iranian government amid economic collapse and a violent security crackdown.

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CNBC

Men's Makeup Trend Rises

Gen Z men, social media influence, and shifting cultural attitudes toward masculinity are driving the rapid growth of the men’s makeup market, prompting beauty brands and retailers to rethink marketing strategies and embrace gender-neutral, education-focused approaches.

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Mediaite

"Are You Sh*tting Me?"

CNN’s Michael Smerconish was shocked on-air after reading a viewer’s tweet suggesting anyone who runs from police “will be shot,” sparking a heated discussion about law enforcement, immunity, and the limits of force in the aftermath of the fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting.

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