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Associated Press

Clintons To Testify on Epstein

Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify in the House Oversight Committee’s Jeffrey Epstein investigation, though Chairman James Comer says contempt of Congress proceedings will continue unless the depositions are formally finalized.

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NBC News

Guthrie's Mother Believed Abducted

Arizona investigators say Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “TODAY” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, was taken from her home outside Tucson against her will, prompting an extensive search as authorities warn she needs daily medication and urge the public to come forward with any information.

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FOX 9

DHS Deploys Body Cameras

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced that body cameras will be issued immediately to every federal officer in Minneapolis following two deadly shootings, aiming to increase transparency as the program expands nationwide as funding becomes available.

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The Hill

TX Result Rattles the GOP

Republicans are sounding the alarm ahead of the midterms after Democrat Taylor Rehmet’s Texas state Senate win in a deep-red district, fueling concerns about GOP turnout, Trump’s sinking approval, and backlash to the party’s immigration crackdown.

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USA Today

Alt Conservative Halftime Show

Turning Point USA announced an “All-American Halftime Show” alternative to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance, featuring Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice and Gabby Barrett streaming on conservative networks and social platforms.

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Politico

Trump Says "Nationalize" Elections

President Trump urged Republicans to “nationalize” elections and “take over” voting in multiple places, reviving debunked claims of widespread 2020 fraud and raising fresh constitutional questions amid ongoing federal scrutiny of election records.

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BBC

Musk Restricts Russian Starlink

Ukraine’s defense minister said Elon Musk’s new restrictions on Starlink have produced “real results” in curbing Russia’s use of the satellite internet service to control attack drones, as Kyiv moves to enforce speed limits and a whitelist of approved terminals.

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The Wall Street Journal

Classified Whistleblower on Gabbard

A highly classified whistleblower complaint alleging wrongdoing by DNI Tulsi Gabbard has remained stuck inside the intelligence watchdog process for eight months, fueling a dispute over security, credibility findings, and whether it can be shared with Congress.

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The Washington Post

Charlotte Communion Clash

A Charlotte bishop’s order requiring Catholics to stand for Communion — banning altar rails and kneelers during the sacrament — has sparked fierce backlash from traditionalists and dozens of priests, highlighting a wider fight over the future direction of the U.S. Catholic Church.

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WLRN

FL Exams English Only in 2026

Beginning February 6, Florida will administer all driver’s license exams exclusively in English, ending Spanish and Haitian Creole translation options for both knowledge and skills tests statewide amid broader legislative efforts addressing undocumented immigrant drivers.

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Sky News

AI Has Its Own Social Network

Artificial intelligence agents on a new AI-only social network called Moltbook are unsettling humans by creating religions, debating identity and language, and openly critiquing their creators—offering a strange glimpse of how collective AI behavior might one day evolve into something far more serious.

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The Atlantic

A Social Media Ban Can Work

Australia’s unprecedented ban on social media for kids under 16, though imperfect and difficult to enforce, draws on decades of evidence from other age restrictions to suggest it could meaningfully reduce harm and give adolescents more time to develop offline social skills and resilience.

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New York Post

Attia Regrets Epstein Ties

CBS News contributor and anti-aging doctor Peter Attia said he is “ashamed” of his “indefensible” emails with Jeffrey Epstein, as CBS News weighs whether to cut ties amid mounting backlash just days after announcing his high-profile hiring.

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The Hollywood Reporter

Alamo Faces Mobile Order Backlash

Alamo Drafthouse is facing backlash from loyal moviegoers and filmmakers after announcing a shift to mandatory in-theater mobile ordering, a move critics say undermines the chain’s once-sacred no-phones policy and its reputation for distraction-free cinema.

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Politico

Congress Can Visit ICE Facility

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration likely broke the law by requiring a week’s notice for congressional visits to ICE detention facilities, ordering DHS to allow lawmakers unannounced inspections as part of their oversight role.

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CBS News

Elephant Kills (Another) Tourist

A wild bull elephant killed a 65-year-old Thai tourist during a morning walk with his wife in Khao Yai National Park, marking the third fatal attack linked to the same animal and prompting officials to consider relocating or restraining it.

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Yahoo News

Phil Predicts Longer Winter

On a frigid Groundhog Day 2026 in Punxsutawney, Pa., Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his burrow at Gobbler’s Knob, saw his shadow and predicted six more weeks of winter, drawing boos from the bundled-up crowd as the quirky tradition once again captured national attention.

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The Express

Jelly Roll, Post Malone Tour

Singer Jelly Roll has announced a nationwide “Big A-- Stadium Tour” with Post Malone just one day after facing backlash over his religious Grammy Awards speech for Best Contemporary Country Album, which critics labeled “very MAGA,” sparking divided reactions from fans online.

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The Hollywood Reporter

Graffiti Towers Mar LA Skyline

After years as a graffiti-covered eyesore in downtown Los Angeles, the long-stalled Oceanwide Plaza project has cleared bankruptcy hurdles and is up for potential sale, raising hope that the notorious “Graffiti Towers” can be cleaned up before the 2028 Olympics.

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ABC News

VA Man Guilty in Double Murder

A Virginia jury found Brendan Banfield guilty of fatally stabbing his wife and shooting a man he allegedly lured to their home through a staged fetish encounter, concluding the killings were part of a calculated plot to frame the stranger and start a new life with the family’s au pair.

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