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January 10, 2026

Fox9

New Video Shows ICE Officer Angle

A newly released video purportedly captured from an ICE agent’s phone shows the tense moments leading up to federal agents fatally shooting Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, depicting the agent’s point of view as she attempted to drive away before shots were fired.
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Indiana Daily Student

Indiana Routs Oregon, Reaches Title Game

Top-seeded Indiana delivered a dominant 56-22 rout of No. 5 Oregon in the College Football Playoff semifinals in Atlanta, using a relentless offense and suffocating defense to earn the Hoosiers their first-ever trip to the National Championship Game.
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Times of Israel

Trump Warns Iran in "Big Trouble"

President Trump warned that Iran would face severe consequences if its regime continues killing protesters, saying the U.S. would “get involved” without deploying ground troops, as European leaders jointly condemned Tehran’s violent crackdown and urged restraint.
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Al Jazeera

US Seizes 5th Venezuelan Oil Tanker

The U.S. has seized a fifth oil tanker in the Caribbean as part of its escalating pressure campaign against Venezuela, vowing to maintain a blockade on sanctioned vessels following the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro despite international legal condemnation.
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The Washington Post

ICE Officer Was Dragged Months Earlier

The ICE officer who fatally shot Renee Nicole Good had been seriously injured months earlier after being dragged by a fleeing driver during an arrest, a prior incident federal officials say helps explain his heightened sense of threat during the deadly encounter.
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CNN

Why Feds Are Blocking MN Investigation

Mutual distrust between the Trump administration and Minnesota officials prompted the Justice Department to take the highly unusual step of blocking state investigators from participating in the federal probe of the fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis.
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The Telegraph

Trump's Offer: 100k to Each Greenlander

The Trump administration is weighing a proposal to offer every Greenlander up to $100,000 in cash as part of a controversial push to persuade the Arctic island to break from Denmark and join the United States, a move that has alarmed European allies and sparked protests on the island.
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The Hill

State Officials Look to Public for Evidence

Minnesota officials are urging the public to submit videos and other evidence of the fatal ICE shooting that killed Renee Good after the FBI revoked state investigators’ access to the case, raising urgent concerns about whether the state will have enough information to pursue charges.
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CBS News

Colombian President Seeks To Avert War

Colombian President Gustavo Petro told CBS News he welcomed talks with President Trump at the White House, saying sustained dialogue could ease escalating tensions over Venezuela, prevent instability and conflict in Colombia, and ultimately help “stop a world war.”
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Police1

How Investigators Will Examine Shooting

Investigators reviewing the Minneapolis ICE shooting will apply federal use-of-force law, vehicle-threat analysis and Supreme Court precedent to determine whether the officer’s split-second decision was objectively reasonable, regardless of political backlash or public outrage.
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The Guardian

A-List Comes Out for Golden Globes

At this weekend’s Golden Globes, stars including Leonardo DiCaprio, Timothée Chalamet and Jessie Buckley vie for crucial wins that could shape the Oscars race, with Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” emerging as the early frontrunner.
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KERA News

Texas Voter Roll Controversy

Texas has turned over its full voter roll — including sensitive personal data on roughly 18.4 million registered voters — to the Trump administration’s Justice Department, a move that has sparked legal, privacy and election-law concerns nationwide.
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News Nation Now

Jesse: The U.S. Is "Third World"

Former Minnesota governor and wrestling star Jesse Ventura denounced the Trump administration after a fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis, calling the U.S. a “third-world country,” accusing Republicans of destroying the Constitution, and arguing it is time for a woman to lead the nation.
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Axios

Democrats Push Noem Impeachment

Calls to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem are gaining traction among House Democrats after recent ICE-related shootings, with centrist and swing-district lawmakers increasingly open to impeachment or other congressional action despite long odds under GOP control.
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Broadway World

Washington National Opera Latest To Leave

Washington National Opera plans to end its five-decade residency at the Kennedy Center, voting to pursue independence and relocate performances amid financial strain, artist withdrawals, and mounting controversy surrounding the venue’s future.
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The Hollywood Reporter

Parton Skips 80th Opry Bash

Dolly Parton announced she will not attend her 80th birthday celebration at the Grand Ole Opry, where fellow country stars will perform in her honor, as she continues to manage health challenges that have also delayed her Las Vegas concert residency.
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Philadelphia Magazine

Inside Art Museum Meltdown

Sasha Suda is a celebrated young museum director whose tenure at the Philadelphia Art Museum imploded in a ruthless boardroom power struggle that exposed deep fault lines over leadership, control, and the city’s cultural future.
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Associated Press

"Serious Concerns" Over Transfer Portal

The College Sports Commission issued a warning to athletic directors over spiraling transfer portal deals, expressing “serious concerns” about multimillion-dollar NIL contracts that may violate rules and put student-athletes at risk.
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Politico

Concerns Among Administration Allies

The Trump administration’s labeling of ICE shooting victim Renee Good as a “domestic terrorist” has sparked concern among officials and allies, who warn that the aggressive response risks undermining public trust in the investigation and fueling political tensions.
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Airmail News

The (Adderall) Energy Addicts

Adderall use has surged beyond students with A.D.D., becoming a mainstream tool for adults seeking focus, weight control, and productivity, but experts warn that even moderate use can spiral into dangerous dependency and rare but severe side effects.
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