They Said They Weren’t Close to Epstein. New Documents Show Otherwise. - The New York Times

1. They Said They Weren’t Close to Epstein. New Documents Show Otherwise.  The New York Times
2. Epstein files live updates: Trump breaks silence while pressure grows on Andrew over new pictures  The Independent
3. What 3 million new documents tell us about Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein  CNN
4. Epstein files: Trump, Howard Lutnick, Steve Tisch among prominent names that appear in latest Justice Department release  CNBC
5. Ex-NASCAR driver sent Jeffrey Epstein Valentine's Day email, forwarded sexually explicit message, files show  Fox News

Judge orders release of 5-year-old detained by ICE in Minneapolis - The Washington Post

1. Judge orders release of 5-year-old detained by ICE in Minneapolis  The Washington Post
2. Judge orders 5-year-old Liam Ramos and his father be released from immigration detention  CNN
3. Judge Orders Release of 5-Year-Old Detained by Immigration Agents in Minnesota  The New York Times
4. ‘Mommy, open the door’: Mother recounts her terror as her 5-year-old was taken by ICE  NBC News
5. Judge rules Columbia Heights boy and father must be released from Texas detention center  Star Tribune

Democrat Christian Menefee wins special election for vacant, deep-blue House seat in Texas - NBC ...

1. Democrat Christian Menefee wins special election for vacant, deep-blue House seat in Texas  NBC News
2. Democrat Christian Menefee will win special US House runoff in Texas, CNN projects, shrinking GOP majority even further  CNN
3. Mike Johnson's majority to erode as Democrat Menefee wins Texas special election  Axios
4. Houston Democrat wins former Rep. Sylvester Turner’s seat ahead of contested primary  Politico
5. Christian Menefee defeats Amanda Edwards in historic Texas CD18 runoff election  Houston Chronicle

Federal judge says she won't halt the immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota as a lawsuit pro...

1. Federal judge says she won't halt the immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota as a lawsuit proceeds  PBS
2. Federal Judge Denies Request to Temporarily Block ICE Surge in Minnesota  The New York Times
3. Judge denies Minnesota’s request to end ICE surge in Minneapolis  The Guardian
4. More anti-ICE protests underway nationwide after judge declines to immediately halt Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota  CNN
5. Judges across the country rebuke ICE for defying court orders  Politico

Don Lemon and Georgia Fort vow to continue reporting following arrests tied to anti-ICE protest -...

1. Don Lemon and Georgia Fort vow to continue reporting following arrests tied to anti-ICE protest  NPR
2. Former CNN anchor Don Lemon appears in court after being arrested over protest at Minnesota church service  CBS News
3. Don Lemon vows to fight charges in First Amendment showdown with Trump  Politico
4. Don Lemon Released Without Bond Over Minnesota Protest Charge  The New York Times
5. ‘This Is a New Dimension’  status.news

Trump says feds won't intervene during protests in Democratic-led cities unless asked to do so - ...

1. Trump says feds won't intervene during protests in Democratic-led cities unless asked to do so  AP News
2. Trump says federal government won’t step into protests in Democratic-led cities ‘until they ask us for help’  CNN
3. Trump news at a glance: president orders homeland security to avoid protests in Democratic-led cities  The Guardian
4. Trump orders federal agents to stay away from protests in Democrat cities  Al Jazeera
5. Trump vows not to help blue cities with riots, instructs ICE and Border Patrol to protect federal property  Fox News

Another winter storm dumps more snow as dangerous cold lingers - ABC News

1. Another winter storm dumps more snow as dangerous cold lingers  ABC News
2. The biggest snow in years is falling in the Southeast, triggering hundreds of accidents on slick roads  CNN
3. Nor'easter, Winter Storm Dumps Heavy Snow In Carolinas, Georgia, Virginia  The Weather Channel
4. Storm barrels through weary Southeast, bringing bitter cold and blankets of snow  The Washington Post
5. FIRST ALERT: Powerful nor'easter set to impact New England on Sunday  NBC Boston

Trump says Iran ‘talking to’ US and hints at deal to avoid military strikes - The Guardian

1. Trump says Iran ‘talking to’ US and hints at deal to avoid military strikes  The Guardian
2. US, Iran signal talks to avert military conflict amid tensions in the Gulf  Al Jazeera
3. In direct threat, Khamenei warns of regional war if US attacks Iran  The Times of Israel
4. Trump’s Armada Is Getting in Place. Now He Must Decide What to Do With Iran.  The Wall Street Journal
5. Iran has 'fingers on the trigger' as Trump sends 'very big, powerful ships' to region  Sky News

Mike Johnson warned by Jeffries not to count on Democrats' votes to end shutdown - Axios

1. Mike Johnson warned by Jeffries not to count on Democrats' votes to end shutdown  Axios
2. Facing Immigration Backlash, Trump Called Schumer to Cut a Deal  The New York Times
3. Senate passes $1.2T government funding deal — but a brief shutdown is certain  Politico
4. Shutdown expected to last until at least Tuesday as Jeffries says Democrats won’t help pass funding bill  CNN
5. Here's what to know about the partial government shutdown and its impact  PBS

Lily Jean: Search suspended for missing fishermen after boat sinks off Massachusetts - BBC

1. Lily Jean: Search suspended for missing fishermen after boat sinks off Massachusetts  BBC
2. Search Suspended for 6 Missing in Boat Off the Coast of Massachusetts  The New York Times
3. US Coast Guard calls off search for Gloucester fishing vessel with 7 aboard  The Boston Globe
4. ‘Gloucester's worst nightmare': 1 dead, 6 missing after fishing boat sinks off Cape Ann  NBC Boston
5. UPDATE: Brother awaits word after FV Lily Jean sinks off the Gloucester coast  Gloucester Daily Times

Federal officers use crowd control munitions as demonstrators protest outside Portland ICE buildi...

1. Federal officers use crowd control munitions as demonstrators protest outside Portland ICE building  Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
2. Portland Mayor Statement on Federal Use of Chemical Munitions at Peaceful Protest  City of Portland, Oregon (.gov)
3. Agents were pursuing an immigrant when they killed Alex Pretti. Now, he shares his story.  CBS News
4. Trump calls Alex Pretti an 'insurrectionist' and 'agitator' after new video of ICU nurse emerges  NBC News
5. How two federal agents escalated an encounter with Alex Pretti into a deadly shooting  CNN

Chicago mayor signs executive order calling on police to investigate federal immigration agents a...

1. Chicago mayor signs executive order calling on police to investigate federal immigration agents accused of misconduct  CNN
2. Chicago mayor orders police to investigate alleged illegal ICE activity in city  The Guardian
3. Mayor Johnson Signs Executive Order Designed to Lay ‘Groundwork’ to Prosecute Federal Agents for Actions During Immigration Raids  WTTW
4. Mayor Brandon Johnson signs executive order, directs Chicago police to investigate alleged illegal activity by ICE, federal agents  ABC7 Chicago
5. Chicago Orders Police to Document Potentially Illegal Federal Immigration Tactics  The New York Times

Updated snow totals for southeastern Virginia: Forecast down - The Virginian-Pilot

1. Updated snow totals for southeastern Virginia: Forecast down  The Virginian-Pilot
2. Winter storm to bring accumulating snow, bitter cold to WNC  WLOS
3. Where does this weekend's snowstorm rank among Charlotte's biggest winter events in history?  WCNC
4. Snowfall forces New Bern residents indoors, businesses to close early  WITN
5. Winter Storm Hits the Carolinas, Bringing Dangerous Ice and Snow  The New York Times

Israeli strikes kill 23 Palestinians as Gaza ceasefire inches forward - NPR

1. Israeli strikes kill 23 Palestinians as Gaza ceasefire inches forward  NPR
2. Israeli air strikes kill at least 32 Palestinians in Gaza, rescue officials say  BBC
3. Israel Launches Attack in Gaza  The New York Times
4. 32 Gazans said killed in wave of strikes as IDF responds to truce violation  The Times of Israel
5. Children among 31 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces across Gaza  Al Jazeera

Second Epstein victim claims she was sent to UK for sex with Andrew, lawyer says - BBC

1. Second Epstein victim claims she was sent to UK for sex with Andrew, lawyer says  BBC
2. Slovakia PM's national security adviser resigns over Epstein links  BBC
3. Latest Epstein file photos appear to show former Prince Andrew on floor with female  CNN
4. Image shows Andrew on all fours over a woman as ex-prince dogged again by Epstein scandal  The Times of Israel
5. Democrats request ‘urgent’ review of unredacted Epstein files to evaluate DoJ compliance – as it happened  The Guardian

Democratic Upset in Deep Red Texas District Rattles Republicans - The New York Times

1. Democratic Upset in Deep Red Texas District Rattles Republicans  The New York Times
2. Democrat Taylor Rehmet flips a Texas state Senate seat Trump won by 17 points, CNN projects  CNN
3. Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins solidly red Texas Senate seat in stunning special election upset  The Texas Tribune
4. Election Results: Rehmet beats Wambsganss in race for Texas Senate  NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
5. Democrats flip Texas state Senate seat in shock upset  The Hill

Highway 99 in Tulare County reopens after 59-vehicle pileup, CHP says - ABC30 Fresno

1. Highway 99 in Tulare County reopens after 59-vehicle pileup, CHP says  ABC30 Fresno
2. Massive car pileup shuts Highway 99 near Earlimart amid dense tule fog  Visalia Times-Delta
3. CHP: Several injured after 59 vehicles involved in Highway 99 crash near Earlimart  KBAK
4. Photos: Dense fog reported during massive pileup involving 150 vehicles in California  FOX Weather
5. Second victim in deadly Highway 99 pileup in Fresno dies from injuries  ABC30 Fresno

Denmark: Thousands take part in veteran anti-Trump protest - DW.com

1. Denmark: Thousands take part in veteran anti-Trump protest  DW.com
2. ‘We’ve Fought Side by Side’: Danish Veterans March Against Trump’s Comments  The New York Times
3. Danish veterans protest outside US Embassy over Trump administration's Greenland plans  ABC News
4. Protesters in Copenhagen rally for Danish veterans after Trump remarks  Reuters
5. Hundreds protest Trump's NATO comments and Greenland demands at US embassy in Copenhagen  Fox News

12 states are hoping for early spots on Democrats' 2028 primary calendar - NBC News

1. 12 states are hoping for early spots on Democrats' 2028 primary calendar  NBC News
2. Democrats to shake up primary map, as 12 states vie to be among the first  The Washington Post
3. NH clears first DNC hurdle in push for first-in-the-nation status  WMUR
4. Iowa advances as Democrats hunt for winning 2028 presidential calendar  The Des Moines Register
5. Famed filmmaker presses Democrats to put 'citizen-led' presidential primary first  Fox News

Live updates: Arrests made hours after hundreds gathered for another anti-ICE protest in DTLA - A...

1. Live updates: Arrests made hours after hundreds gathered for another anti-ICE protest in DTLA  ABC7 Los Angeles
2. LAPD arrests violent agitators after protests erupt outside federal detention center in Los Angeles  Fox News
3. 'ICE Out' protesters swarm downtown LA calling for immigration raids to end  LAist
4. 'National shutdown' brings protests to L.A., across the nation; demonstrators clash with police  Los Angeles Times
5. Protesters clash with federal agents in downtown Los Angeles  CBS News

‘Spy Sheikh’ Bought Secret Stake in Trump Company - The Wall Street Journal

1. ‘Spy Sheikh’ Bought Secret Stake in Trump Company  The Wall Street Journal
2. Abu Dhabi Royal Bought Stake in Trump’s Crypto Venture, WSJ Says  Bloomberg.com
3. A Quiet Deal in Abu Dhabi May Explain a Much Bigger Power Play  Binance
4. UAE Linked Funds Back Trump Crypto Project, Raise Scrutiny  Coinpaper
5. Inside secret crypto deal between Abu Dhabi ‘Spy Sheikh’ and Trump-linked firm 4 days before US President's inauguration  Hindustan Times

Five killed in gas explosions in Iran, officials say - BBC

1. Five killed in gas explosions in Iran, officials say  BBC
2. Blast rips through building in Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, state media says  CNN
3. At least 1 killed in Iranian port city blast ahead of Iran's naval drill in the Strait of Hormuz  CBS News
4. Explosions reported in Iran, Israel denies involvement  Euronews.com
5. Deadly blast in Iran’s Bandar Abbas caused by gas leak, official says  Al Jazeera

Venezuela's acting president proposes legislation that could lead to release of hundreds of polit...

1. Venezuela's acting president proposes legislation that could lead to release of hundreds of political prisoners  CBS News
2. Venezuela plans amnesty law for political prisoners and closure of notorious prison  CNN
3. Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez announces prisoner amnesty  Al Jazeera
4. Venezuelan regime to close dreaded Helicoide prison, announces amnesty bill  Miami Herald
5. Venezuela announces mass amnesty plan for political prisoners dating back to Chavez era  The Guardian

Mamdani Names Nonprofit Leader and Ex-Rikers Inmate to Run N.Y.C. Jails - The New York Times

1. Mamdani Names Nonprofit Leader and Ex-Rikers Inmate to Run N.Y.C. Jails  The New York Times
2. Mamdani names new Department of Correction commissioner  Spectrum News NY1
3. Mamdani taps ex-con to lead NYC jails as Rikers remains under federal oversight  Fox News
4. Mamdani names jails reformer Stanley Richards to steer chaotic Rikers complex  Gothamist
5. Mayor Mamdani Announces New Appointments, Including Commissioners for Health and Correction  NYC.gov

Pentagon Defends Restrictions on Media Outlets - The New York Times

Pentagon Defends Restrictions on Media Outlets  The New York TimesView Full Coverage on Google News

Milan protesters call for U.S. ICE agents to leave Italy as Winter Games approach - NPR

1. Milan protesters call for U.S. ICE agents to leave Italy as Winter Games approach  NPR
2. Demonstrators in Milan protest ICE unit at Winter Olympics  ESPN
3. Anti-ICE protests erupt in Milan ahead of Winter Olympics over planned agent deployment  Fox News
4. Why is ICE at 2026 Winter Olympics? Explaining the agency’s dual functions  The New York Times
5. Demonstrators oppose ICE deployment at Milano Cortina Olympics  USA Today

Trump wants to build 250ft Washington DC arch that dwarfs Lincoln Memorial – report - The Guardian

1. Trump wants to build 250ft Washington DC arch that dwarfs Lincoln Memorial – report  The Guardian
2. Trump wants to build a 250-foot-tall arch, dwarfing the Lincoln Memorial  The Washington Post
3. White House touts Trump’s ‘bold vision’ for towering Independence Arch for America 250  Fox News
4. President Trump shares new triumphal arch renderings on Truth Social  The Architect’s Newspaper
5. Trump Plotting to Supersize Already Monstrous ‘Arc de Trump’  The Daily Beast

After Bovino Leaves, Minnesotans Search for Signs of Change in Crackdown - The New York Times

1. After Bovino Leaves, Minnesotans Search for Signs of Change in Crackdown  The New York Times
2. ‘Trust Has Been Breached’  The Atlantic
3. Trump signals retreat on immigration even as he doubles down  MS NOW
4. Homan vows 'massive changes' and ICE drawdown if Minnesota officials cooperate  PBS
5. What’s next for the federal government, immigration enforcement and Minnesota?  KTTC | Rochester, MN

What We Saw in Minneapolis - ProPublica

1. What We Saw in Minneapolis  ProPublica
2. Photos: Thousands once again protest ICE in Minneapolis and across the U.S. : The Picture Show  NPR
3. LIVE UPDATES | ICE in MN: Alex Pretti memorial ride in Mpls, Operation Metro Surge allowed to continue  FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
4. January 30, 2026 - Minnesota immigration and nationwide protest updates  CNN
5. Grief, Whistles and Bad Dreams: Minnesotans Describe 2 Months in an Immigration Crackdown  The New York Times

Hundreds of Texas public school students walk out to protest ICE killings - The Texas Tribune

1. Hundreds of Texas public school students walk out to protest ICE killings  The Texas Tribune
2. Bay Area protests live updates: Thousands take to SF streets to protest ICE, Trump  ABC7 San Francisco
3. Photos: Protesters flood S.F. streets for ‘ICE Out’ strike  Mission Local
4. See photos of Sacramento student walkout against ICE at Capitol  Sacramento Bee
5. Hundreds of University of Illinois and Urbana High School students protest ICE, federal immigration operations  IPM Newsroom

Atlanta FBI boss reportedly ousted after questioning DoJ’s renewed interest in 2020 election - Th...

1. Atlanta FBI boss reportedly ousted after questioning DoJ’s renewed interest in 2020 election  The Guardian
2. ‘Worst-case scenarios’: How Democratic election officials are preparing for potential Trump intrusion in the midterms  CNN
3. Tulsi Gabbard under scrutiny for showing up at FBI raid of Georgia election hub  NBC News
4. ‘It’s a Five-Alarm Fire’  The Atlantic
5. Atlanta FBI boss ousted after balking at 2020 election probe  MS NOW

Protesters Rally Across the U.S. in Solidarity With Minneapolis - The New York Times

1. Protesters Rally Across the U.S. in Solidarity With Minneapolis  The New York Times
2. Demonstrations against ICE tactics continue in L.A.  Los Angeles Times
3. Hundreds gather for 2nd day of anti-ICE protests in downtown Los Angeles  KTLA
4. Anti-ICE protesters call for national action against federal immigration tactics  NPR
5. Montana businesses close, shift operations to participate in national strike over ICE activities  Montana Free Press

NC Highway Patrol responds to 100-car pileup on I-85 in Kannapolis - WCNC

1. NC Highway Patrol responds to 100-car pileup on I-85 in Kannapolis  WCNC
2. 100+ vehicles stranded in snow after crash on I-85 in Cabarrus County  WBTV
3. I-85 north of Charlotte reopens after 100+ vehicles stuck from collision and snow  Charlotte Observer
4. 100 plus cars left stranded on I-85 for nearly five hours as National Guard worked to clear area  WXII
5. Crash on I-85 NB prompts response from National Guard  WSOC TV

Top Iranian official says progress made towards launching negotiations with the U.S. - Axios

Top Iranian official says progress made towards launching negotiations with the U.S.  AxiosView Full Coverage on Google News

Luigi Mangione unexpectedly summoned to court next week - ABC7 Chicago

1. Luigi Mangione unexpectedly summoned to court next week  ABC7 Chicago
2. Luigi Mangione will not face death penalty after US judge dismisses murder charge  Reuters
3. Manhattan DA wants Luigi Mangione state trial to start July 1, before federal case  ABC News
4. News Wrap: Mangione will not face death penalty after federal murder charge dismissed  PBS
5. Federal Judge Drops Death Penalty Charge Against Luigi Mangione  The New York Times

Shooting at Mardi Gras parade in Louisiana wounds five people, including child - The Guardian

1. Shooting at Mardi Gras parade in Louisiana wounds five people, including child  The Guardian
2. Five people, including 6-year-old, shot during Clinton Mardi Gras parade  WAFB
3. 5 people, including 1 child, injured in Mardi Gras parade shooting in East Feliciana Parish  WBRZ
4. Photos: At least three injured in shooting during Mardi Gras parade in Clinton  The Advocate
5. Shooting at Louisiana parade leaves 5 people wounded, including 6-year-old , sheriff says  ABC News

Chicago snow today: More lake-effect snow hits area, impacting road conditions; over 100 flights ...

1. Chicago snow today: More lake-effect snow hits area, impacting road conditions; over 100 flights canceled at O'Hare Airport  ABC7 Chicago
2. Burst of potentially heavy lake effect snow to continue wobbling along Illinois/Indiana shoreline through Saturday morning  WGN-TV
3. Ground stop at O'Hare, delays at both airports as lake-effect snow brings several inches to Chicago area  Chicago Sun-Times
4. Snow totals soar in northwest Indiana after powerful lake-effect burst  NBC 5 Chicago
5. Chicago weather: More lake effect snow for parts of the area  FOX 32 Chicago

This Minneapolis family has been in hiding for weeks, fearful of being deported - NBC News

1. This Minneapolis family has been in hiding for weeks, fearful of being deported  NBC News
2. 'It's terrifying': Dominicans in Minneapolis on the front lines of ICE surge  Global Sisters Report
3. Nonprofit puts together care kits for Minnesota families facing uncertainty  CBS News
4. Mothers of massive resistance: PTA members organize Minneapolis relief efforts  MinnPost
5. Amid ICE Raids, MN Immigrant Parents Plan for Children’s Care  The Imprint

The West’s water war arrives in Washington - Politico

1. The West’s water war arrives in Washington  Politico
2. Fate of Colorado River hangs in balance as political battle brews  The Washington Post
3. Arizona’s Cheap Water Supply Is Drying Up—and It Could Hit Affordability Hard  Realtor.com
4. What happened at the governors summit on the Colorado River? Here's what California said  CalMatters
5. What's at stake as Utah, 6 other states seek new Colorado River deal  KSL.com

Stevenson seizes Lopez's title to become four-division champion - ESPN

1. Stevenson seizes Lopez's title to become four-division champion  ESPN
2. Shakur Stevenson reigns supreme, yet keeps hunting bigger tests  ESPN
3. Shakur Stevenson puts on a virtuoso performance to beat Teofimo Lopez to become four-division world champion  DAZN
4. Stevenson outboxes López to seize junior welterweight crown in Garden masterclass  The Guardian
5. Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson fight start time: Where to watch, live stream and PPV price for title bout  CBS Sports

Officials in Minnesota allege Bovino used language offensive to Jews on conference call - CBS News

1. Officials in Minnesota allege Bovino used language offensive to Jews on conference call  CBS News
2. Bovino Is Said to Have Mocked Prosecutor’s Jewish Faith on Call With Lawyers  The New York Times
3. Gregory Bovino reportedly mocked US Minnesota attorney’s Jewish faith  The Guardian
4. Breaking News: The Border Patrol leader Greg Bovino mocked the Jewish faith of the U.S. attorney in Minnesota during a call with lawyers, according to several people with knowledge of the conversation.  facebook.com
5. ‘Chosen people’: Controversial US Border Patrol officer said to mock Jewish prosecutor  The Times of Israel

Artemis II highlights a shift in U.S. space strategy since Apollo and contrasts with China's clos...

1. Artemis II highlights a shift in U.S. space strategy since Apollo and contrasts with China's closed program  PBS
2. Countdown Begins for Artemis II Wet Dress Rehearsal  NASA (.gov)
3. These four astronauts are about to travel farther from Earth than anyone before them  NBC News
4. How to View the Artemis II Moon Launch  The New York Times
5. NASA delays the first Artemis moonshot with astronauts because of extreme cold at the launch site  WKMG

'There’s something bigger going on': State election chiefs rebuff Trump bid to seize voter rolls ...

1. 'There’s something bigger going on': State election chiefs rebuff Trump bid to seize voter rolls  Politico
2. Bondi’s injection of voter roll demands into Minneapolis ICE tensions draws claims of ‘ransom’  CNN
3. Bondi Links Minneapolis Violence to Voter Data  Brennan Center for Justice
4. Opinion | What Pam Bondi's demand for Minnesota's voter rolls is really about  MS NOW
5. Read Bondi’s Letter to Minnesota’s Governor  The New York Times

Trump continues to defend Homan, Noem amid immigration enforcement backlash - ABC News

1. Trump continues to defend Homan, Noem amid immigration enforcement backlash  ABC News
2. Noem says her response to Pretti shooting may have been wrong  Politico
3. Trump’s New Method of Humiliation  The Atlantic
4. For Kristi Noem, an impeachment threat is growing  USA Today
5. Why Democrats won't rush to force Noem impeachment vote  Axios

The U.S. will likely lose its measles elimination status. Here's what that means - NPR

1. The U.S. will likely lose its measles elimination status. Here's what that means  NPR
2. 2025 Was a Doozy for Measles. Are ER Docs Prepared for 2026?  Medscape
3. Opinion | In Money or Health, Measles’s Cost Is Too High  The Wall Street Journal
4. Health officials raise alarm that vaccine hesitancy is spreading diseases [Video]  AOL.com
5. Five things to know about measles  Stanford Report

New ICE memo gives deportation officers more leeway to conduct warrantless arrests - CBS News

1. New ICE memo gives deportation officers more leeway to conduct warrantless arrests  CBS News
2. ICE Expands Power of Agents to Arrest People Without Warrants  The New York Times
3. Boston lawsuit aims to stop 'warrantless home invasions' by ICE  WBUR
4. Lawsuit challenges ICE ability to enter homes without warrants from US judges  Reuters
5. ICE’s Shocking New Orders For Masked Goons Exposed  The Daily Beast

‘Melania’ Arrives With Strong Box Office Showing for a Documentary - The New York Times

1. ‘Melania’ Arrives With Strong Box Office Showing for a Documentary  The New York Times
2. From empty theaters to packed houses, response to Melania Trump documentary reflects America’s political division  CNN
3. ‘SNL’ Weekend Update Trashes Melania’s Documentary, Kristi Noem’s B.S. Claims  Rolling Stone
4. Melania review – Trump film is a gilded trash remake of The Zone of Interest  The Guardian
5. 'Melania' Trump movie reviews arrive: What critics are saying  USA Today

Steve Martin and Martin Short Pay Tribute to Catherine O'Hara - Variety

1. Steve Martin and Martin Short Pay Tribute to Catherine O'Hara  Variety
2. Catherine O’Hara, ‘Home Alone’ and ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Actress, Dies at 71  The New York Times
3. ‘Saturday Night Live’ Pays Tribute To Catherine O’Hara  Deadline
4. Catherine O'Hara Hospitalized in "Serious Condition" at 5 a.m. Before Death  E! News
5. Eugene Levy and Dan Levy's emotional tribute to 'Schitt's Creek' co-star Catherine O'Hara  KOMO

Why Trump’s new pick for Fed chair hit gold and silver markets – for good reasons - The Conversation

1. Why Trump’s new pick for Fed chair hit gold and silver markets – for good reasons  The Conversation
2. How a Famed Economist Views Kevin Warsh for Fed Chair  Politico
3. For Hassett, Loyalty to Trump Became a Liability in Fed Race  The New York Times
4. Kevin Warsh’s Three Tasks: Shrink the Fed, Tame Inflation, Manage the President.  The Wall Street Journal
5. Republican senator's threat to block Fed chief nominee escalates battle with Trump  Reuters

McKenna has hot day outdoors for Penn State at Beaver Stadium - NHL.com

1. McKenna has hot day outdoors for Penn State at Beaver Stadium  NHL.com
2. No. 2 Michigan State hockey defeats No. 5 Penn State outdoors at Beaver Stadium  NCAA.com
3. Charlie Stramel plays hero as MSU hockey tops Penn State in outdoor overtime win  Lansing State Journal
4. No. 2/2 Hockey Travels to Penn State for Top Five Matchup  Michigan State University Athletics
5. No. 5 Men's Hockey Drops Series Opener to No. 2 Michigan State, 6-3  gopsusports.com

'Sanford and Son' co-star Demond Wilson dies at 79 - NPR

'Sanford and Son' co-star Demond Wilson dies at 79  NPRView Full Coverage on Google News

NBA suspends Philadelphia 76ers' Paul George 25 games for violating anti-drug policy - NBC News

1. NBA suspends Philadelphia 76ers' Paul George 25 games for violating anti-drug policy  NBC News
2. 76ers' George banned 25 games for taking 'improper medication'  ESPN
3. Philadelphia 76ers' Paul George suspended 25 games  NBA
4. How Paul George’s suspension actually saves 76ers money - The Athletic  The New York Times
5. Sixers fans react to a wild week that ended with Paul George’s 25-game suspension  Inquirer.com

Mine collapses in eastern Congo, leaving at least 200 dead - NPR

1. Mine collapses in eastern Congo, leaving at least 200 dead  NPR
2. More than 200 killed in mine collapse in DR Congo  BBC
3. More than 200 killed in coltan mine collapse in eastern DRC, officials say | Democratic Republic of the Congo  The Guardian
4. More than 200 killed after landslide hits miners extracting key smartphone mineral  Sky News
5. More than 200 killed in mine collapse in eastern DR Congo  Al Jazeera

Lucas: Georgia Tech Rapid Reactions - University of North Carolina Athletics

1. Lucas: Georgia Tech Rapid Reactions  University of North Carolina Athletics
2. Jackets Entertain No. 16 North Carolina Saturday – Men's Basketball  Georgia Tech Athletics
3. Three keys for UNC to beat Georgia Tech  Tar Heels Wire
4. What channel is UNC basketball vs Georgia Tech on today? Time, TV schedule for ACC game  The Fayetteville Observer
5. UNC-Georgia Tech Preview: Tar Heels Back on the Road  On3

TikTok Superstar Khaby Lame’s Big Deal—Which Saw Him Valued At $6.6 Billion—Raises Red Flags, Exp...

1. TikTok Superstar Khaby Lame’s Big Deal—Which Saw Him Valued At $6.6 Billion—Raises Red Flags, Experts Say  Forbes
2. TikTok creator Khaby Lame notches $975 million deal that includes rights to his AI avatar  Fortune
3. TikToker’s fortune skyrockets 48 times by selling voice and image for €810 million  3DVF
4. World’s biggest TikToker from Senegal sells company in $900m deal  Business Insider Africa
5. TikTok Creator Khaby Lame Makes $975 Million Deal For His Brand  The Hollywood Reporter

Xander Zayas unifies titles in close decision over Abass Baraou - ESPN

1. Xander Zayas unifies titles in close decision over Abass Baraou  ESPN
2. Xander Zayas outclasses Abass Baraou to unify WBO, WBA titles with sensational performance  Yahoo Sports
3. Xander Zayas fights to become the youngest unified world champion in the sport  Sky Sports
4. Zayas Unifies WBO & WBA 154 lb. Titles Against Baraou Via Split Decision  Fight News
5. Xander Zayas Vs. Abass Baraou: Start Time And How To Watch  Forbes

NASCAR at Bowman Gray: Key information, links, results throughout race weekend - NASCAR.com

1. NASCAR at Bowman Gray: Key information, links, results throughout race weekend  NASCAR.com
2. Bowman Gray faithful savor sneak peek at Clash Preview fan fest as weather questions swirl  NASCAR.com
3. Snow forces NASCAR to adjust weekend schedule ahead of race in North Carolina  WBTV
4. NASCAR Clash postponed to Monday: See the updated TV schedule for Bowman Gray Stadium  Hendrick Motorsports
5. NASCAR delays preseason race at Bowman Gray Stadium to Monday  ESPN

Shocking Fact Reportedly Emerges From Bill Belichick Hall Of Fame Snub - NESN

1. Shocking Fact Reportedly Emerges From Bill Belichick Hall Of Fame Snub  NESN
2. Gerry Dulac: Bill Belichick's HOF snub a result of committee not following simple logic  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
3. Mark Madden’s Hot Take: It’s time to fix the Pro Football, Baseball halls of fame  TribLIVE.com
4. Inbox: There’s no need for Checkpoint Chickie  Green Bay Packers – packers.com
5. Jordon Hudson Planning 'Huge' Party for Bill Belichick on ‘Same Day as HOF Ceremony (Exclusive)  People.com

Donald Trump’s unprecedented political war chest got even bigger in 2025 - Politico

Donald Trump’s unprecedented political war chest got even bigger in 2025  Politico

Projected Lineup: Jan. 31 vs. Blue Jackets | St. Louis Blues - NHL.com

1. Projected Lineup: Jan. 31 vs. Blue Jackets | St. Louis Blues  NHL.com
2. Blue Jackets 5-3 Blues (Jan 31, 2026) Game Recap  ESPN
3. Columbus Blue Jackets down St. Louis Blues for fifth straight win  Yahoo Sports
4. Blue Jackets’ Jet Greaves ‘absolutely huge’ in third period to seal win over Blues  The New York Times
5. (1-31-26) Blue Jackets-Blues Gameday Lineup  The Hockey News

Bills hire former Buffalo safety Jim Leonhard as defensive coordinator - Buffalo Bills

1. Bills hire former Buffalo safety Jim Leonhard as defensive coordinator  Buffalo Bills
2. Bills hire former player Leonhard as defensive coordinator  ESPN
3. Bills hire Broncos assistant head coach Jim Leonhard as defensive coordinator  NFL.com
4. Bills raid Broncos' coaching staff  9News
5. Bills reportedly hiring Broncos defensive passing-game coordinator Jim Leonhard as DC  Yahoo Sports

Cowboys finalizing defensive staff: Derrick Ansley, Ryan Smith officially hired - Dallas Cowboys ...

1. Cowboys finalizing defensive staff: Derrick Ansley, Ryan Smith officially hired  Dallas Cowboys | Official Site of the Dallas Cowboys
2. Packers DB coach leaves for the Dallas Cowboys  Acme Packing Company
3. Where things stand as Cowboys continue interview process for defensive assistant coaches  Dallas News
4. Why ‘wise beyond his years’ Christian Parker was Cowboys’ pick to be DC  The New York Times
5. Cowboys forging a new defensive identity with Ryan Smith leading the secondary  Blogging The Boys

CELEBRATING AMERICAN GREATNESS WITH AMERICAN MOTOR RACING - The White House (.gov)

1. CELEBRATING AMERICAN GREATNESS WITH AMERICAN MOTOR RACING  The White House (.gov)
2. President Trump issues executive order to begin preparations for IndyCar race in Washington  Yahoo Sports
3. Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. Coming in August  INDYCAR.com
4. Trump orders up IndyCar race on the streets of Washington for 'America250 Grand Prix'  NBC News
5. Trump announces August auto race in downtown Washington  Politico

What to Know About Anti-ICE Protests This Weekend - The New York Times

1. What to Know About Anti-ICE Protests This Weekend  The New York Times
2. No work, no school, no shopping: Jan. 30 nationwide general strike to protest ICE gains celebrity endorsements  Business Insider
3. ‘Stand up, fight back’: Protesters on Common assail deportation tactics around country  The Boston Globe
4. Small businesses stay open during nationwide shutdown, citing financial reality  Hawaii News Now
5. Here are all of the 'ICE Out of Everywhere' protests planned for Saturday in and around Portland  KGW

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson: 'I definitely felt like we would've done better' if Sam Darnold retu...

1. Vikings WR Justin Jefferson: 'I definitely felt like we would've done better' if Sam Darnold returned  NFL.com
2. Justin Jefferson says Vikings would have been better with Sam Darnold at QB  Yahoo Sports
3. Justin Jefferson: I definitely feel like we would have done better with Sam Darnold  NBC Sports
4. Justin Jefferson makes shocking Sam Darnold admission as Vikings GM loses job  New York Post
5. Justin Jefferson Opens Up About Watching Sam Darnold Make Super Bowl Run: ‘It’s Tough’  Sports Illustrated

2026 Senior Bowl takeaways: Garrett Nussmeier delivers MVP performance in NFL draft showcase - NF...

1. 2026 Senior Bowl takeaways: Garrett Nussmeier delivers MVP performance in NFL draft showcase  NFL.com
2. Senior Bowl final score, highlights: American wins defensive struggle  USA Today
3. Garrett Nussmeier leads American team to 17-9 win over National in Panini Senior Bowl  AL.com
4. Jets QB draft target has quickly stolen the show at the Senior Bowl  The Jet Press
5. Garrett Nussmeier, Diego Pavia headline 2026 Senior Bowl winners  Yahoo Sports

The Crash That Left Lindsey Vonn in a Race to the Olympic Start Line - The Wall Street Journal

1. The Crash That Left Lindsey Vonn in a Race to the Olympic Start Line  The Wall Street Journal
2. Lindsey Vonn knows one speed. Now she needs it for an Olympic-sized comeback  The New York Times
3. Lindsey Vonn sits out final race before Olympics but remains on track for Games after crash  AP News
4. Malorie Blanc gives Crans-Montana a home winner as Vonn sits out  ESPN
5. Lindsey Vonn withdraws from super-G race a day after crash, no update on Winter Olympics status: 'Doing my best right now'  Yahoo Sports

Thousands of labor union members march to South Portland ICE facility - KATU

1. Thousands of labor union members march to South Portland ICE facility  KATU
2. ICE halted its surge in Maine. The state might not be quick to forget.  Politico
3. Federal agents use tear gas on Portland ‘ICE Out’ protesters, including children  KOIN.com
4. Collins Took Credit for ICE Leaving Maine. Her Democratic Opponents Pounced.  The New York Times
5. Hundreds of students walk out of Maine classrooms to protest ICE  WGME

Game Preview: 01.31.26 vs. New York Rangers - NHL.com

1. Game Preview: 01.31.26 vs. New York Rangers  NHL.com
2. Penguins continue post-Holiday surge: ‘These guys are pretty good’  The New York Times
3. Penguins 6-5 Rangers (Jan 31, 2026) Game Recap  ESPN
4. Penguins vs. Rangers Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 31  FOX Sports
5. Final: Penguins 6, Rangers 5  DK Pittsburgh Sports

Why Is Taking the Rest of the Donetsk Region So Important to Putin? - The New York Times

1. Why Is Taking the Rest of the Donetsk Region So Important to Putin?  The New York Times
2. ISW: The Kremlin disagrees with the US on the only issue of Donbas in peace talks  Українські Національні Новини (УНН)
3. Donbas concessions would not end the war, but fuel Russia's next offensive — NYT  RBC-Ukraine
4. France 24: ‘Russia exaggerating gains in Ukraine to push for territorial concessions’  Institute for the Study of War
5. Putin stalling ninety percent complete peace deal  Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO)