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From USA TODAY. According to the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, the 2026 Doomsday Clock time will be revealed at 10 a.m. ET on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Scientists and world experts are slated to offer insights about the time itself, specifically why it’s ticked closer to, or away from midnight. The closer to a setting…
From USA TODAY. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Monday said President Donald Trump agreed to consider reducing the number of immigration agents in Minnesota and will ensure state investigators can independently probe the deadly shooting of Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents. Walz’s office said in a statement that he had a "productive" call with…
From USA TODAY. White Houe press secretary Karoline Leavitt blamed Democrats in Minnesota for Saturday’s killing of Alex Pretti, accusing leaders of "spreading lies" regarding Border Patrol and ICE. The shooting was the second fatal shooting by a DHS agent in the state, coming weeks after Renee Good was shot and killed by an ICE…
From USA TODAY. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt provived insight into a coversation between Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and President donald Trump, saying Walz asked Trump to "scale down" ICE agents in Minneapolis. Walz’s office said in a statement that he had a "productive" call with the president about an hour after Trump himself…
From USA TODAY. Israel has retrieved the remains of the last remaining hostage held in Gaza, the military said on Monday. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/27ue6xn2 Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
From USA TODAY. University students stage a walk out in Minneapolis to protest ICE operations after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti. A federal judge on Monday will weigh the legality of the ongoing immigration enforcement in Minnesota. President Donald Trump said he will send Tom Homan, the White House border czar, to the state.…
From USA TODAY. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a press briefing. 📹 : US NETWORK POOL Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
From USA TODAY. Extremely cold weather isn’t going away soon for a swath of the United States from Texas to New England, as impacts from a deadly winter storm linger.
From USA TODAY. After weeks of threats and escalating rhetoric, President Trump says he’s reached an agreed framework with Denmark over Greenland — backing away from the use of force. USA TODAY White House correspondent Francesca Chambers breaks down what’s actually on the table. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mr4drxhd Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s…
From USA TODAY. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called on President Donald Trump to pull ICE agents out of Minnesota following a second fatal shooting in Minneapolis that resulted in Alex Pretti’s death. The shooting by a Border Patrol officer came just weeks after an ICE agent shot and killed Renee Good. Read more analysis about…
From USA TODAY. A day after the shooting of Alex Pretti by a Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota Gov Tim Walz questioned President Donald Trump’s plan for DHS and ICE agents in his state. Get analysis of the Alex Pretti shooting here: https://www.usatoday.com/story/graphics/2026/01/24/minneapolis-shooting-video-analysis-alex-pretti/88338183007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from…
From USA TODAY. From Capitol Hill to Times Square, see Winter Storm Fern cover iconic landmarks across the United States. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/weather/2026/01/25/winter-storm-snow-ice-storm-live-updates/88323930007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
From USA TODAY. Videos recorded by bystanders contradict federal claims about what happened when Border Patrol agents fatally shot Alex Pretti. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/01/25/gofundme-alex-pretti-fundraiser-minneapolis-shooting/88349451007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
From USA TODAY. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz holds a briefing following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti at the hands of federal agents.
From USA TODAY. ICE and Border Patrol leadership hold a press conference on immigration enforcement operations underway in Minneapolis a day after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents.
From USA TODAY. Alex Pretti was shot and killed by Homeland Security agents in Minneapolis on Saturday, Jan. 24, the second fatal shooting by federal agents in Minnesota in January 2025. Video captured at the scene by three different cameras offer accounts of how DHS agents confronted Pretti and a Border Patrol officer shot and…
From USA TODAY. A new video shows protesters slowing federal agents after Alex Pretti death in Minneapolis. A witness said chemical canisters were fired into her building. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/graphics/2026/01/24/minneapolis-shooting-video-analysis-alex-pretti/88338183007/
From USA TODAY. A day after hundreds of thousands of people lost power and endured hazardous conditions, the winter storm called "historic" by President Donald Trump is continuing to sweep through parts of the United States on Sunday, Jan. 25. Wintry conditions across more than a dozen states led to Trump approving federal emergency disaster…
From USA TODAY. A day after hundreds of thousands of people lost power and endured hazardous conditions, the winter storm called "historic" by President Donald Trump is continuing to sweep through parts of the United States on Sunday, Jan. 25. Wintry conditions across more than a dozen states led to Trump approving federal emergency disaster…
From USA TODAY. Two vastly different accounts emerged from officials regarding Alex Pretti, the man a Border Patrol agent fatally shot in Minneapolis on Jan. 24. Colleagues and family described the 37-year-old Minneapolis resident as a compassionate, skilled nurse who was "troubled" by the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement crackdown on the Twin Cities. Shortly after…
From USA TODAY. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told reporters on Saturday that she agreed with the White House that Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis man shot and killed by a border Patrol officer, "committed an act of domestic terrorism." Pretti had a permit to carry a gun and video footage captured at the scene of…
From USA TODAY. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Sen. Amy Klobuchar held a press conference with other local officials to provide updates on the Border Patrol’s Jan. 24 fatal shooting of 37-year-old Minnesota man Alex Pretti. Follow updates: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/01/24/hooting-minneapolis-minnesota-federal-agents/88336260007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics…
From USA TODAY. Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar spoke at a press conference with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Jan. 24 after the Border Patrol fatal shooting of Minnesota man Alex Pretti. Follow live updates: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/01/24/hooting-minneapolis-minnesota-federal-agents/88336260007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/…
From USA TODAY. Just hours after Alex Pretti was shot by a Border Patrol officer and weeks after Renee Good was shot and killed by an ICE agent, Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey called on the DHS to end the operations in his city. "How many more Americans need to die?" Frey said at a press…
From USA TODAY. Press conferences held by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Department of Homeland Security official Gregory Bovino on Saturday, Jan. 24, offered differing stories behind the Border Patrol officer who shot and killed a man in Minneapolis Saturday. Follow live updates: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/01/24/hooting-minneapolis-minnesota-federal-agents/88336260007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from…
From USA TODAY. Alex Pretti was shot and killed in Minneapolis by a Border Patrol officer according to multiple news outlets on Saturday, Jan. 24. Pretti was reportedly a 37-year-old ICU nurse. State and federal agencies have provided differing accounts on the nature of the shooting in Minnesota, with US Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino…
From USA TODAY. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz held a press conference after a man was fatally shot by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis on Saturday, Jan. 24. City officials said the shooting took place in the area of 26th Street West and Nicollet Avenue. "Just spoke with the White House after another horrific shooting…
From USA TODAY. Federal law enforcement officers fatally shot a man in Minneapolis on Saturday, Jan. 24, sparking further protests as local leaders demanded an end to heightened immigration enforcement actions in the city. Live Minneapolis shooting updates: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/01/24/hooting-minneapolis-minnesota-federal-agents/88336260007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics…
From USA TODAY. Livestream footage captures federal agents clashing with protesters in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after reports of Department of Homeland Security agents fatally shooting a man. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said on Saturday, Jan. 24, that another person has been shot by federal law enforcement in Minneapolis. "Just spoke with the White House after another…
From USA TODAY. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey held a press conference with local officials after federal law enforcement shot and killed a man in the city. The man was fatally shot by federal law enforcement in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Saturday, Jan. 24, city officials confirmed to USA TODAY. City officials said the shooting involved United…
From USA TODAY. Livestream footage captures federal agents clashing with protesters in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after reports of Department of Homeland Security agents fatally shooting a man. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said on Saturday, Jan. 24, that another person has been shot by federal law enforcement in Minneapolis. "Just spoke with the White House after another…
From USA TODAY. Timelapse captures beautiful scene in North Texas created by the winter storm impacting large portions of the country. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/weather/2026/01/24/winter-storm-brings-ice-sleet-snow-freezing-temps-to-nation/88323424007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
From USA TODAY. Another person has been shot by federal law enforcement in Minneapolis, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said on Saturday, Jan. 24. "Just spoke with the White House after another horrific shooting by federal agents this morning," Walz posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. "Minnesota has had it. This is sickening. The President…
From USA TODAY. Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino was seen surrounded by ICE protesters in Minneapolis while he was at a gas station on Wednesday, January 21. The response came a day after ICE agents detained a 5-year-old boy in Minnesota. Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies…
From USA TODAY. Much of the nation east of the Rocky Mountains is bracing for what could be the worst winter storm of the season − followed by some of the coldest temperatures seen in years. For many on Jan. 22, especially in the southern half of the country, that meant trips to the grocery…
From USA TODAY. The National Park Service removed an exhibit commemorating enslaved people from Philadelphia’s Independence National Historical Park. The takedown follows an executive order signed by President Trump last year. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/01/23/display-slaves-president-washington-house-philadelphia/88309385007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
From USA TODAY. ICE officials say they did not target a 5-year-old while trying to detain his father, as the family disputes ICE’s claim that they entered the U.S. illegally. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/01/22/immigration-enforcement-minneapolis-maine-jd-vance/88297862007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
From USA TODAY. Anti-abortion demonstrators gathered in Washington, D.C., for the annual March for Life. Vice President JD Vance spoke to the crowd about his personal stance on abortion and expected his fourth child with Second Lady Usha Vance. 🎥: US NETWORK POOL
From USA TODAY. Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder wanted by the FBI on murder and money laundering charges in connection to alleged drug trafficking into the United States, has been arrested, federal officials confirmed on Jan. 23. Wedding was taken into custody in Mexico on Jan. 22, FBI Director Kash Patel announced in post…
From USA TODAY. Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder wanted by the FBI on murder and money laundering charges in connection to alleged drug trafficking into the United States, has been arrested, federal officials confirmed on Jan. 23. Wedding was taken into custody in Mexico on Jan. 22, FBI Director Kash Patel announced in post…
From USA TODAY. Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder wanted by the FBI on murder and money laundering charges in connection to alleged drug trafficking into the United States, has been arrested, federal officials confirmed on Jan. 23. Wedding was taken into custody in Mexico on Jan. 22, FBI Director Kash Patel announced in post…
From USA TODAY. The southeastern United States are preparing for a potentially historic winter storm heading into the region this weekend. Mayor Zohran Mamdani laid out the city’s plans for the upcoming snowstorm during a press conference Friday morning.
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From USA TODAY. Anti-abortion demonstrators are expected to gather in Washington, D.C., for the annual March for Life.
From USA TODAY. ICE and Border Patrol leadership will hold a press conference on immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis.
From USA TODAY. AccuWeather meteorologist Jonathan Porter details how a powerful winter storm will bring snow, ice and frigid temps across the US, fueled by Arctic air and impacting travel and power grids.
From USA TODAY. Authorities are investigating a homicide after former NFL player Kevin Johnson was found dead in Los Angeles. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2026/01/22/kevin-johnson-eagles-raiders-found-dead-los-angeles/88308783007/
From USA TODAY. 2026 brought vampires, Shakespeare and ping pong to the big screen – all stories and performances riveting enough to put them in contention for Hollywood’s highest honor – the Oscar. With “Sinners” record-breaking 16 nominations, this year’s awards are already historic. But who will walk away with Oscar gold? USA TODAY Entertainment…
From USA TODAY. ICE agents detained a 5-year-old boy and his father in a suburb outside of Minneapolis. The boy’s school said the child was used as "bait." Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/01/22/immigration-enforcement-minneapolis-maine-jd-vance/88297862007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
From USA TODAY. Columbia Heights Public Schools and a lawyer for held a press conference on Jan. 22 to provide updates on the 5-year-old boy detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minnesota. The child was later identified as Liam Ramos. The district said at least four students under the age of 18 have been…
From USA TODAY. The southeastern United States are preparing for a potentially historic winter storm heading into the region this weekend. Rain and freezing temperatures could combine to blanket the South in ice, including Atlanta and the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. "Atlanta is facing an increasing risk of a major ice storm. In a worst-case…
From USA TODAY. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott spoke with reporters at a press conference on Jan. 22 to issue a disaster declaration and encourage preparation for the forecast winter storm that’s expected to affect half the United States. Winter storm latest updates: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/weather/2026/01/22/snow-storm-forecast-this-weekend-live-updates/88291072007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports…
From USA TODAY. School officials said Liam Conejo Ramos, a preschooler, and his father were detained in their driveway after school. When an adult known to the family offered to take Liam, ICE agents refused and instead led the boy to his front door and ordered him to knock "to see if anyone else was…
From USA TODAY. Bill O’Reilly steps back from news due to undisclosed illness, pausing podcast and media projects for treatment. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2026/01/22/bill-oreilly-news-illness-malady/88300690007/
From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump touted "total access to Greenland" through a framework deal with NATO, which would require more Arctic security. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/01/22/trump-us-military-access-greenland/88298857007/
From USA TODAY. Vice President JD Vance will visit Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Thursday as tensions remain high amid ongoing immigration raids and deepening fissures between state and federal officials. Vance’s visit comes as outrage mounts over the highly visible immigration operations. The latest incident prompting scrutiny involves Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detaining a 5-year-old…
From USA TODAY. Phil Collins, the 74-year-old Genesis drummer, says his ongoing health battles mean he now requires 24-hour care.
From USA TODAY. Former Special Counsel Jack Smith, who led two criminal cases against then-former President Donald Trump, asked to testify publicly as he defends the prosecutions against Republican accusations of politicization. On Jan. 22, he will get his chance.
From USA TODAY. Bundle up! Dangerous cold and icy roads are sweeping across the U.S. Power outages and travel delays are possible—stay safe and prepared. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/01/21/snowstorm-maps-weather-cold/88286862007/
From USA TODAY. The official Academy Award nominations will be announced on Thursday, Jan. 22.