Monster storm about to hit millions with catastrophic ice and heavy snow - CNN

1. Monster storm about to hit millions with catastrophic ice and heavy snow  CNN
2. LIVE MAP: See the U.S. winter storm 72-hour snowfall forecast  PBS
3. Biggest snowstorm in years set to hit half of U.S.  Yahoo
4. This Mega Snowstorm Will Be a Test for the US Supply Chain  WIRED
5. Winter Storm Live Updates: U.S. Braces for Heavy Snow, Ice and Extreme Cold  The New York Times

Hundreds of Minnesota Businesses on Strike in Protest Against ICE - The New York Times

1. Hundreds of Minnesota Businesses on Strike in Protest Against ICE  The New York Times
2. Hundreds of Minnesota businesses close to protest ICE presence  BBC
3. LIVE UPDATES | ICE in MN: ICE Out rally; arrests at MSP Airport  fox9.com
4. Thousands rally outside Target Center on day of economic blackout in protest of ICE operations  kstp.com
5. Thousands march through Minneapolis, swarm Target Center demanding ICE removal from Minnesota  Fox News

UK's Starmer slams Trump remarks on non-US NATO troops in Afghanistan as 'insulting' and 'appalli...

1. UK's Starmer slams Trump remarks on non-US NATO troops in Afghanistan as 'insulting' and 'appalling'  AP News
2. Prince Harry says sacrifices by Nato troops in Afghanistan deserve 'respect'  BBC
3. UK PM, others outraged at Trump's comments downplaying NATO allies' role during Afghanistan war  ABC News
4. UK’s Starmer slams Trump over ‘insulting’ Afghanistan comments  Al Jazeera
5. U.K.’s Starmer Calls Trump’s Claims About NATO Soldiers in Afghanistan ‘Appalling’  The New York Times

Ukraine war: High stakes but low expectations for Ukraine talks with Russia and US - BBC

1. Ukraine war: High stakes but low expectations for Ukraine talks with Russia and US  BBC
2. Live updates: US joins Russia and Ukraine in first known trilateral talks of war | CNN Politics  CNN
3. Ukrainian, Russian and U.S. Officials Meet in Abu Dhabi for Peace Talks  The New York Times
4. Zelensky says he hopes first Ukraine, Russia and US talks are 'step towards ending war'  BBC
5. Ukraine, Russia, US to discuss fraught issue of territorial concessions in Abu Dhabi  AP News

FBI Agent Resigns After Trying to Investigate ICE Officer in Renee Good Shooting - The New York T...

1. FBI Agent Resigns After Trying to Investigate ICE Officer in Renee Good Shooting  The New York Times
2. FBI agent who initially investigated fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis has resigned  CNN
3. “Outside of the norm”  wng.org
4. FBI agent who tried to probe ICE officer in Minnesota shooting resigns, New York Times reports  Reuters
5. FBI agent in Minneapolis involved in Renee Good probe resigns  CBS News

Judge orders release of Nekima Levy Armstrong, Chauntyll Allen - kare11.com

1. Judge orders release of Nekima Levy Armstrong, Chauntyll Allen  kare11.com
2. Federal authorities wanted to charge Don Lemon. Here’s what happened.  The Washington Post
3. Women arrested for anti-ICE church protest in St Paul freed from detention  The Guardian
4. Federal judges reject DOJ motion to detain arrested Minnesota protesters  NBC News
5. Minnesota judges continue to reject arrest warrants in ICE protests  MS NOW

Feds arrest fugitive Olympic snowboarder accused of becoming drug lord in Mexico - latimes.com

1. Feds arrest fugitive Olympic snowboarder accused of becoming drug lord in Mexico  latimes.com
2. Former Olympic snowboarder and FBI Most Wanted fugitive Ryan Wedding arrested  CNN
3. Ryan Wedding, ex-Olympic snowboarder accused of being a drug kingpin, is arrested  NBC News
4. Ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding arrives in US, escorted off plane in cuffs by FBI after Mexico capture  Fox News
5. Why feds call Olympic snowboarder a 'modern-day Pablo Escobar'  ESPN

Storm timeline shows when snow is forecast to start and end in Massachusetts this weekend - CBS News

1. Storm timeline shows when snow is forecast to start and end in Massachusetts this weekend  CBS News
2. Live updates: Huge winter storm to bury parts of Mass. under 1-2 feet of snow  nbcboston.com
3. Maps: Blockbuster storm to slam New England with up to 2 feet of snow  bostonglobe.com
4. State preparing for epic snowstorm as forecasts call for 2 feet of snow, sub-zero temps  masslive.com
5. Expect 6”-18” of snow Sunday and way-below-freezing temps  wgbh.org

Agents detain and send 2-year-old girl and her father to Texas despite court order to release tod...

1. Agents detain and send 2-year-old girl and her father to Texas despite court order to release toddler  startribune.com
2. A preschooler was taken away by ICE, but officials say they had no choice. Here’s what we know  CNN
3. Witnesses say they begged ICE agents not to detain Minnesota 5-year-old after father's arrest  mprnews.org
4. Immigration Agents Detain 5-Year-Old Boy in Minnesota, Prompting Outrage  The New York Times
5. DHS releases image of illegal immigrant accused of abandoning his 5-year-old son while fleeing ICE  Fox News

'We're being terrorized.' What Mainers are seeing as ICE launches operation in the state - PBS

1. 'We're being terrorized.' What Mainers are seeing as ICE launches operation in the state  PBS
2. Portland, Maine, Feels Like a Small Town — And ICE Isn’t Welcome  The New York Times
3. ICE arrests 100 people three days into Maine immigration crackdown, DHS says  The Guardian
4. Scoop: Mills flew to California fundraisers while ICE raided Maine  Axios
5. Maine's Gov. Mills speaks out against 'secret arrests' as sheriff says ICE arrested recruit  NBC News

How to prepare for "rare," "dangerous" ice expected from this weekend's storm - Axios

1. How to prepare for "rare," "dangerous" ice expected from this weekend's storm  Axios
2. Winter Storm Forecast: Where the Ice Could Hit Worst  The New York Times
3. What to know about ice storms, the dangerous winter conditions coming for much of the US  ABC News
4. Why freezing rain has millions at risk of losing power — and heat  AP News
5. Preparing for this weekend's winter storm? Why ice may be more dangerous than snow  CBS News

Trump’s Investigator Breaks His Silence - The New York Times

1. Trump’s Investigator Breaks His Silence  The New York Times
2. Opinion | Jack Smith is in First Amendment denial about trying to gag Trump  The Washington Post
3. Takeaways from former special counsel Jack Smith’s public hearing  CNN
4. Top 5 moments from Jack Smith's testimony on Capitol Hill  Fox News
5. Republicans tried to snag Jack Smith on technicalities. But they didn’t engage with the facts.  Politico

White House doctoring Minnesota woman’s photo unlikely to derail case, say experts - The Guardian

1. White House doctoring Minnesota woman’s photo unlikely to derail case, say experts  The Guardian
2. White House posts digitally altered image of woman arrested after ICE protest  The Guardian
3. White House Posts Altered Photo Showing Arrested Minnesota Protester Crying  The New York Times
4. Minnesota activist releases video of arrest after manipulated White House version  AP News
5. White House defends sharing AI image showing arrested woman crying  BBC

Five arrested after shooting of Indiana judge and his wife - The Washington Post

1. Five arrested after shooting of Indiana judge and his wife  The Washington Post
2. 5 Arrested in Shooting of Indiana Judge Steven Meyer and His Wife  The New York Times
3. Indiana judge shooting: Police arrest 3 on attempted murder charges, 2 others in custody  Fox News
4. Docs: Tippecanoe Co. judge shot before presiding over trial involving ‘high-ranking’ gang member  fox59.com
5. Five arrested in connection with shooting of Indiana judge and his wife  The Guardian

Philadelphia sues Trump admin over removal of memorial honoring people enslaved by George Washing...

1. Philadelphia sues Trump admin over removal of memorial honoring people enslaved by George Washington  ABC News
2. Slavery exhibits at President's House in Philadelphia removed after Trump administration directive  6abc.com
3. How the National Park Service Is Deleting American History  The New York Times
4. Philly sues federal government after Independence Mall slavery exhibit removed  nbcphiladelphia.com
5. Philadelphia sues after slavery exhibits were taken down from President's House site  NBC News

6 things to know about Trump’s obsession with Greenland - Politico

1. 6 things to know about Trump’s obsession with Greenland  Politico
2. Denmark offered to trade Greenland to the U.S. in 1910—and America thought it was crazy  Fortune
3. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of Denmark Visits Greenland  The New York Times
4. ‘Pain, betrayal, sadness’: Danish veterans describe shock of Trump admin rhetoric  NPR
5. With the Fate of Greenland in Flux, It’s Back to the Age of Empire  The Wall Street Journal

Governor Hochul Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Extreme Cold and Massive Winter Storm This W...

1. Governor Hochul Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Extreme Cold and Massive Winter Storm This Weekend  governor.ny.gov
2. Live updates: NJ announces road restrictions, NY activates National Guard ahead of storm  nbcnewyork.com
3. Winter Storm Warning for NYC, Tri-State as area braces for heavy snow this weekend | Live updates  abc7ny.com
4. N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul declares state of emergency for impending snowstorm  CBS News
5. Mamdani rules out snow day as city braces for winter storm  ny1.com

Are Republicans Growing a Little Uneasy About the ICE Raids? - The New York Times

1. Are Republicans Growing a Little Uneasy About the ICE Raids?  The New York Times
2. Trump privately frustrated that he risks losing control of immigration message amid Minnesota chaos  CNN
3. VOTE: Do you support Trump's efforts to deport dangerous criminals here illegally?  cbs12.com
4. Voters oppose ICE amid shootings in Minneapolis, polls show  The Washington Post
5. Some voters who backed Trump say ICE is going 'too far'  NPR

Airlines Cancel Hundreds of Flights In Anticipation of Powerful Winter Storm - The New York Times

1. Airlines Cancel Hundreds of Flights In Anticipation of Powerful Winter Storm  The New York Times
2. Airlines cancel nearly 4,000 weekend flights as massive winter storm sweeps across U.S.  CNBC
3. Winter Storm Fern Update: Delta extends travel waiver, additional cancellations expected  Delta News Hub
4. Delta canceling flights, adds staff to these airports for winter storm  USA Today
5. Winter Storm 2026: Travelers urged to rebook ahead of snowstorm | What you should know  6abc.com

Cuban immigrant's death at ICE facility ruled a homicide, autopsy report says - ABC News

1. Cuban immigrant's death at ICE facility ruled a homicide, autopsy report says  ABC News
2. ICE detention staff reported death of restrained man as a ‘suicide’  The Washington Post
3. Death of Cuban Detainee in El Paso ICE Facility Is Ruled a Homicide  The New York Times
4. 'I don't believe he took his life': Family of Nicaraguan man seeks answers after his death in ICE detention facility  ABC News
5. Death of Cuban migrant in Texas facility officially classified as homicide  The Guardian

Surgeon charged in killing of Ohio dentist and wife pleads not guilty to murder charges - NBC News

1. Surgeon charged in killing of Ohio dentist and wife pleads not guilty to murder charges  NBC News
2. Surgeon accused of killing ex-wife and her dentist husband gets first look at Ohio court with legal defense  Fox News
3. Tepe Murders: Accused killer pleads not guilty in first Ohio court appearance  abc6onyourside.com
4. Dr. Michael McKee pleads not guilty, remanded in the Tepe murder case  nbc4i.com
5. Ex-husband charged in Tepe killings pleads not guilty in Franklin County court; judge issues no bond  10tv.com

Winter and ice storm prep: Shopping list for must-have food, household items - ABC News

1. Winter and ice storm prep: Shopping list for must-have food, household items  ABC News
2. How to Prepare Your Home for a Winter Storm  The New York Times
3. Winter storm tips: Do these things now to protect your home during snowstorm  6abc.com
4. Nashville braces for snow and ice: Safety tips and updates  nashvillebanner.com
5. Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers  AP News

Trump administration weighs naval blockade to halt Cuban oil imports - Politico

1. Trump administration weighs naval blockade to halt Cuban oil imports  Politico
2. Exclusive | The U.S. Is Actively Seeking Regime Change in Cuba by the End of the Year - WSJ  The Wall Street Journal
3. After the US attack on Venezuela, will Cuba’s economy survive?  Al Jazeera
4. What A Cuba Takeover Could Mean For U.S. Stocks: Trump Regime Change Report  Investor's Business Daily
5. Is Cuba Next?  The Nation

One survivor reported, two killed in US boat strike in the eastern Pacific - Al Jazeera

1. One survivor reported, two killed in US boat strike in the eastern Pacific  Al Jazeera
2. US military says 2 killed in eastern Pacific boat strike, with 1 survivor  CNN
3. US military says it struck vessel in eastern Pacific, killing two people  The Guardian
4. US forces strike vessel allegedly tied to narco-terror group killing 2 as crews search for lone survivor  Fox News
5. U.S. Says First Boat Strike Since Maduro’s Capture Killed 2 in Eastern Pacific  The New York Times

Governor Newsom meets with World Health Organization Director-General, announces California becom...

1. Governor Newsom meets with World Health Organization Director-General, announces California becomes first state to join WHO-coordinated international network  gov.ca.gov
2. California becomes first state to join a World Health Organization network, Newsom's office says  kcra.com
3. California sticks with WHO as US exits  The Hill
4. U.S. Formally Withdraws From World Health Organization  The New York Times
5. The U.S. Has Pulled Out of the WHO. Here’s What That Means for Public Health  Time Magazine

Carney fires back at Trump after Davos speech - PBS

1. Carney fires back at Trump after Davos speech  PBS
2. Carney’s viral Davos speech complicates stalled US-Canada talks  Politico
3. Lutnick Rejects Canada’s China Tilt, Sees Summer USMCA Talks  Bloomberg
4. Davos 2026: How middle powers are reading the global moment  The World Economic Forum
5. Canada-Trump tensions grow after Carney ‘rupture’ speech  The Hill

Trump expands policy banning aid to groups abroad that discuss or provide abortions - NPR

1. Trump expands policy banning aid to groups abroad that discuss or provide abortions  NPR
2. Live Updates: Latest News on Trump's NATO Comments, Board of Peace and More  The New York Times
3. Trump administration is expanding ‘Mexico City’ abortion policy to also ban funding for NGOs that it says promote DEI  CNN
4. Vance announces aid restrictions for groups that promote diversity, transgender policies abroad  Politico
5. Live updates: 'Mexico City' policy limiting U.S. aid to expand beyond abortion under Trump  NBC News

ICE has been entering homes without judicial warrants since last summer, sources say - NBC News

1. ICE has been entering homes without judicial warrants since last summer, sources say  NBC News
2. New ICE policy allows officers to enter homes without a judge’s warrant. Here’s what experts say  CNN
3. ICE says its officers can forcibly enter homes during immigration operations without judicial warrants: 2025 memo  NBC News
4. Opinion | DHS: No judicial warrant? No problem.  The Washington Post
5. ICE memo allows agents to enter homes without judicial warrant: Whistleblower complaint  ABC News

Trump rescinds Canada's invite to join his Board of Peace amid feud with Carney - ABC News

1. Trump rescinds Canada's invite to join his Board of Peace amid feud with Carney  ABC News
2. Trump Withdraws Carney’s Invitation for Canada to Join His ‘Board of Peace’  The New York Times
3. Trump escalates Carney feud after Davos dust-up  Axios
4. Trump snubs Canada by withdrawing country's invite to join 'most prestigious Board of Leaders ever'  Fox News
5. Rights advocates welcome Canada’s exclusion from Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’  Al Jazeera

Live updates: House rejects Democratic-backed Venezuela war powers resolution - AP News

1. Live updates: House rejects Democratic-backed Venezuela war powers resolution  AP News
2. GOP lawmaker's absence nearly hands Democrats win on Trump war powers  Fox News
3. Republican-led House blocks effort to limit President Trump’s war powers in Venezuela  NPR
4. House rejects resolution that would bar Trump from sending troops to Venezuela  The Guardian
5. House Rejects Measure to Bar Military Force in Venezuela  The New York Times

Judge warns administration against changing immigration status of students who sued over free spe...

1. Judge warns administration against changing immigration status of students who sued over free speech  ABC News
2. Unsealed court documents suggest Trump admin detained Tufts student for writing op-ed critical of Israel  CNN
3. D.H.S. Cited Foreign Students’ Writings and Protests Before Their Arrests  The New York Times
4. Judge warns Trump administration against changing immigration status of plaintiffs in case  The Hill
5. Judge limits government actions against students, scholars in free speech case  The Washington Post

Cold front hits South Texas overnight: When might roads turn icy? - expressnews.com

1. Cold front hits South Texas overnight: When might roads turn icy?  expressnews.com
2. Houston weather: Latest on weekend winter storm  fox26houston.com
3. Texarkana city officials prepare for upcoming weather  Yahoo
4. The Texas snow and ice forecast is changing. Here’s an update.  expressnews.com
5. Here’s what H-E-B and other stores are saying about panic buying ahead of winter weather  houstonpublicmedia.org

Dallas County Exonerates Black Man Who Was Executed in 1956 - The New York Times

1. Dallas County Exonerates Black Man Who Was Executed in 1956  The New York Times
2. Texas posthumously exonerates Tommy Lee Walker, executed 70 years prior for rape and murder of White woman  Fox News
3. Tommy Lee Walker exonerated 70 years after execution for rape and murder of Venice Parker  ABC News
4. Texas Black man exonerated nearly 70 years after execution in case marked by racial bias  AP News
5. Black Teenager Convicted and Executed for White Woman’s Murder Is Exonerated Decades Later  People.com

Secretary Rubio’s Call with Haitian Prime Minister Fils-Aimé - U.S. Department of State (.gov)

1. Secretary Rubio’s Call with Haitian Prime Minister Fils-Aimé  U.S. Department of State (.gov)
2. Two Haiti leaders say they plan to proceed with PM removal despite US threats  Reuters
3. Haiti's transitional council votes to oust Prime Minister Fils-Aimé, deepening political chaos  PBS
4. Haiti officials announce plan to oust prime minister, deepening US standoff  Al Jazeera
5. Haiti crisis at breaking point as gangs tighten grip ahead of transition deadline  UN News

‘Imperial’ agenda: What’s Trump’s Gaza development plan, unveiled in Davos? - Al Jazeera

1. ‘Imperial’ agenda: What’s Trump’s Gaza development plan, unveiled in Davos?  Al Jazeera
2. 180 skyscrapers for Gaza: Trump’s son-in-law Kushner unveils ‘masterplan’ for enclave’s reconstruction  CNN
3. US pitches 'New Gaza' development plan; Israeli fire kills five Palestinians  Reuters
4. Trump unveils his vision to rebuild Gaza into a seaside metropolis  PBS
5. US unveils plans for 'New Gaza' with skyscrapers  BBC

Vietnam’s Leader Consolidates Power, Pledging ‘New Era of Prosperity’ - The New York Times

1. Vietnam’s Leader Consolidates Power, Pledging ‘New Era of Prosperity’  The New York Times
2. Vietnam leader To Lam consolidates power as country targets 10% growth  NPR
3. Vietnam's leader returns to power with bold promises. Can he deliver?  BBC
4. Investors cheer Vietnam reforms, but To Lam's growth target looks elusive  Reuters
5. Vietnam’s To Lam wins second term, extends top position for 5 more years  Al Jazeera

At Davos, U.S. allies question a fraying world order - NPR

1. At Davos, U.S. allies question a fraying world order  NPR
2. Inside USA House: The converted church that left a MAGA mark on Davos  The Washington Post
3. Davos is confronting two problems. Trump might be the easier one  CNN
4. North America at Davos 2026: Trump, Carney and a changing world  The World Economic Forum
5. From the Workplace to Geopolitics to Robots: Our Team's Davos Takeaways  Business Insider

House Dems help GOP pass bills to fund ICE, avert shutdown - Axios

1. House Dems help GOP pass bills to fund ICE, avert shutdown  Axios
2. House passes final funding bills 8 days before shutdown, Senate now will consider  CNBC
3. House Passes Spending Package Over Democratic Revolt on ICE  The New York Times
4. Senate Democrats rebel against their own leadership over DHS funding package, increasing shutdown odds  Fox News
5. Congress releases massive funding bill ahead of shutdown deadline as ICE clash looms  NBC News

Chicago weather today: School closings amid frigid wind chill temps, Extreme Cold Warning; winter...

1. Chicago weather today: School closings amid frigid wind chill temps, Extreme Cold Warning; winter storm this weekend to bring snow  abc7chicago.com
2. Chicago weather: Weekend snow chances return amid dangerous cold  fox32chicago.com
3. Commuters, Tourists — And Even A Few Swimmers — Brave Brutal Cold  blockclubchicago.org
4. Cold Weather Advisory in effect as Chicago area sees coldest temperatures in nearly 7 years  wgntv.com
5. Power restored to 1,500 on North Side, with another cold night ahead  chicago.suntimes.com

Gov. Kemp Declares State of Emergency, Activates State Operations Center Ahead of Winter Storm - ...

1. Gov. Kemp Declares State of Emergency, Activates State Operations Center Ahead of Winter Storm  gov.georgia.gov
2. Metro Atlanta under ice storm warning as region braces for winter weather  wabe.org
3. Some Metro Atlanta schools canceling classes Monday as storm approaches  ajc.com
4. Georgia winter weather: Gov. Kemp declares State of Emergency as Winter Storm Watch expands  CBS News
5. Ice storm warning expands to metro Atlanta, significant ice accumulation likely  wsbtv.com

How President Trump has challenged a constitutional foundation - NPR

1. How President Trump has challenged a constitutional foundation  NPR
2. How Trump has tried to undermine the powers of Congress: ‘Violation of norms’  The Guardian
3. What Congress is doing as Trump expands presidential power  PBS
4. President Trump signed over 200 executive orders in his first year back in office. See them all here  wyff4.com
5. Trump Exhaustion Syndrome  The Atlantic

Fighting Trump is a bad idea, Meloni privately told EU leaders - politico.eu

1. Fighting Trump is a bad idea, Meloni privately told EU leaders  politico.eu
2. Trump’s Turnabout on Greenland Shows the Limits of His Coercive Powers  The New York Times
3. On Greenland, Europe stood up, Trump blinked, and the E.U. learned a lesson  The Washington Post
4. Treasury Secretary Bessent says Denmark and its investment in the US are ‘irrelevant’  CNN
5. Tariff tensions cool, but threat had European business leaders talking of retaliating against 'blackmail'  CNBC

President Trump Ratifies Board of Peace in Historic Ceremony, Opening Path to Hope and Dignity fo...

1. President Trump Ratifies Board of Peace in Historic Ceremony, Opening Path to Hope and Dignity for Gazans  The White House (.gov)
2. Trump signed his Gaza 'Board of Peace' into being. Here's who's on it — and who isn't  CNBC
3. Trump's 'Board of Peace' gets its legitimacy from the UN, an agency he routinely belittles  CBC
4. President Trump Speaks at Board of Peace Meeting  C-SPAN
5. EU concerned about Trump 'concentration of powers' over 'Board of Peace', document says  Reuters

Gov. Lee Issues State of Emergency Ahead of Major Winter Storm - tn.gov

1. Gov. Lee Issues State of Emergency Ahead of Major Winter Storm  tn.gov
2. Major blast of winter coming to Middle TN  wsmv.com
3. What Memphis spots are closed due to winter storm? See the list  Yahoo
4. Ice storm warning: Knoxville and East Tennessee get new storm forecast  knoxnews.com
5. When will Memphis weather be the worst? Here is what the forecast says  commercialappeal.com

A small group of Dems looks to break from their party on ICE funding - Axios

1. A small group of Dems looks to break from their party on ICE funding  Axios
2. These Democrats voted for the DHS funding bill despite ICE furor  The Hill
3. Pittsburgh’s Democratic lawmakers look to rein in Trump with bills to ‘melt’ ICE and restrict military use  post-gazette.com
4. 7 House Democrats break with Jeffries to pass DHS funding despite ICE backlash  Fox News
5. House moves to finish government funding as Democrats decry Homeland Security bill  ABC News

FEMA faces trial by ice as winter storm nears after Trump's staffing cuts - Axios

1. FEMA faces trial by ice as winter storm nears after Trump's staffing cuts  Axios
2. Massive snowstorm will test Trump’s strategy on disaster aid  Politico
3. DHS pauses cuts to FEMA as massive winter storm barrels in  The Washington Post
4. FEMA halts terminations of disaster workers as agency prepares for massive winter storm  CNN
5. FEMA halts disaster worker cuts as massive winter storm threatens millions of Americans  wpde.com

Executive Director of South L.A.-Based Charity Arrested on Federal Complaint Alleging $23 Million...

1. Executive Director of South L.A.-Based Charity Arrested on Federal Complaint Alleging $23 Million Swindle of Homelessness Funds  Department of Justice (.gov)
2. L.A. homeless services fraudster spent millions on luxury lifestyle, authorities charge  latimes.com
3. From ramen to resorts: L.A. charity boss accused in $23M homeless scam  ktla.com
4. California man arrested for allegedly stealing millions in homeless funds  Fox News
5. Homeless Nonprofit Leader Indicted After Taking $23M in LA Funds  lamag.com

Mark Kelly’s money bomb - Politico

1. Mark Kelly’s money bomb  Politico
2. Speaking out against the Pentagon raised Mark Kelly’s profile. It also came with a cost  CNN
3. Former military leaders sign legal document supporting Sen. Mark Kelly  navytimes.com
4. DOJ asks judge to move ahead with inquiry into Sen. Mark Kelly  ABC News
5. Is Mark Kelly running for president? What to know about possible bid  azcentral.com

Big Insurers Try to Shift Blame for High Health Costs to Hospitals and Drug Makers - The New York...

1. Big Insurers Try to Shift Blame for High Health Costs to Hospitals and Drug Makers  The New York Times
2. Frustration over U.S. health costs erupts at congressional hearing  The Washington Post
3. Congress grills UnitedHealth CEO Stephen Hemsley on claim denials, insurance costs  startribune.com
4. Health insurance CEOs point fingers over soaring health care costs  The Hill
5. Congress grills health insurance CEOs over high pay  Politico

Trump appointees question White House ballroom's design and scale, ask to see 3D models - PBS

1. Trump appointees question White House ballroom's design and scale, ask to see 3D models  PBS
2. Federal judge appears skeptical that Trump has legal authority to proceed with White House ballroom  CNN
3. Federal judge appears skeptical of DOJ's argument for White House ballroom construction  NBC News
4. White House Ballroom Architect Reveals New Trump-Requested Features  Bloomberg
5. Fine Arts Panel, Remade by Trump, Indicates Support for His Ballroom Plan  The New York Times

San Jose carjacking suspect identified as Muhammed Hussein of Davis; crime spree started in Sacra...

1. San Jose carjacking suspect identified as Muhammed Hussein of Davis; crime spree started in Sacramento days before shootout  abc7.com
2. SJPD sergeant in 'good spirits' after being shot in head; slain suspect identified  ktvu.com
3. Suspect killed in San Jose after car chase, multiple shootouts with Bay Area officers  CBS News
4. Suspected car thief fires gun during Hollister pursuit - SanBenito.com | Hollister, San Juan Bautista, CA  sanbenito.com
5. San Jose carjacking suspect ID'd as 30-year-old Muhammed Hussein of Davis; crime spree started in Sacramento days before shootout  abc7news.com

Jury finds Chicago man not guilty of circulating $10K bounty on life of top Border Patrol leader ...

1. Jury finds Chicago man not guilty of circulating $10K bounty on life of top Border Patrol leader Bovino  NBC News
2. Federal jury rejects Bovino murder plot after attorney calls on panel to 'stop the overreaching government'  chicago.suntimes.com
3. Chicago Jury Acquits Immigrant Accused in Bovino Murder-for-Hire Trial  The New York Times
4. Man accused of plot to murder US border patrol’s Bovino found not guilty  The Guardian
5. Many charges brought by Chicago US Attorney's Office stemming from Operation Midway Blitz dropped, brought not guilty verdicts  abc7chicago.com

Newsom Trolls Trump in Davos, Says He’s Living ‘Rent-Free’ in the President’s Head - KQED

1. Newsom Trolls Trump in Davos, Says He’s Living ‘Rent-Free’ in the President’s Head  KQED
2. Trump’s a T-Rex and ‘pathetic’ leaders need to confront him, rages California’s Newsom  politico.eu
3. Gavin Newsom promotes MAGA red kneepads at Switzerland conference  sfgate.com
4. Newsom shows off knee pads for CEOs 'selling out' to the Trump administration  CNBC
5. Newsom administration alleges State Department pressure in Davos cancellation  Politico

Philadelphia snow updates: Pa. issues disaster emergency; N.J. declares state of emergency; lates...

1. Philadelphia snow updates: Pa. issues disaster emergency; N.J. declares state of emergency; latest forecast  whyy.org
2. Winter Storm warning for the Philadelphia region: Snow emergencies, school closures announced  6abc.com
3. Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania leaders brace for 'most significant statewide winter storm in several years'  post-gazette.com
4. District Announces Inclement Weather Closure  philasd.org
5. Philly snow forecast: Double-digit snowfall totals expected this weekend with freezing cold temps  fox29.com

Niall Ferguson: How Trump Won Davos - The Free Press

1. Niall Ferguson: How Trump Won Davos  The Free Press
2. Opinion | This unlikely leader ended Trump — with gentlemanly clarity  The Washington Post
3. Five takeaways from Davos 2026  Reuters
4. “Sometimes you need a dictator”: Trump shines new light on his political philosophy  MS NOW
5. President Donald Trump Snubbed by Every Major Ally for Big ‘Board of Peace’ Signing Ceremony  The Daily Beast

Former Eagles DL Kevin Johnson, 55, killed at homeless encampment in Los Angeles - NFL.com

1. Former Eagles DL Kevin Johnson, 55, killed at homeless encampment in Los Angeles  NFL.com
2. Ex-lineman Kevin Johnson killed at L.A. encampment, examiner says  ESPN
3. Former Raiders player ID’d as man stabbed to death at Los Angeles homeless camp  ktla.com
4. Former Eagles, Raiders defensive lineman Kevin Johnson's death at homeless encampment ruled a homicide  Yahoo Sports
5. Raiders mourn the loss of Kevin Johnson  Raiders.com

How Minnesota became the center of a political crisis - NPR

1. How Minnesota became the center of a political crisis  NPR
2. We ran high-level US civil war simulations. Minnesota is exactly how they start | Claire Finkelstein  The Guardian
3. Why Minneapolis is at the centre of Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown  The Economist
4. Your Friendly Neighborhood Resistance  New York Magazine
5. 8 weeks under siege in Minnesota  minnesotareformer.com

Intel delivers a reality check after stock surge fueled by ‘vibes and tweets’ - MarketWatch

1. Intel delivers a reality check after stock surge fueled by ‘vibes and tweets’  MarketWatch
2. Intel stock sinks as company's Q1 outlook falls short of Wall Street expectations  Yahoo Finance
3. How Intel Came Crashing Back to Earth After Its Trump Bump  The Wall Street Journal
4. Intel stock drops 17%, its worst day since 2024, as manufacturing troubles overshadow earnings beat  CNBC
5. Intel’s middling financial results are reality check for chipmaker and its shareholders  oregonlive.com

Trump says the big US winter storm is proof of climate hoax – here’s why he’s wrong - The Guardian

1. Trump says the big US winter storm is proof of climate hoax – here’s why he’s wrong  The Guardian
2. Trump mocks 'environmental insurrectionists' as Americans brace for massive winter storms: 'Global warming?'  Fox News
3. FACT FOCUS: As cold hits, Trump asks, where’s global warming? Scientists say it’s still here  AP News
4. Trump Mocks Climate Change Concerns Ahead of Historic Winter Storm. Here’s Why That’s Wrong  Time Magazine
5. Trump administration prepares for monster winter storm  USA Today

Patriots now favored by only 3.5 after bettors back Broncos - NBC Sports

1. Patriots now favored by only 3.5 after bettors back Broncos  NBC Sports
2. NFL playoffs: AFC, NFC championship picks, schedule, odds  ESPN
3. Game Preview: Broncos set for AFC Championship Game showdown with Patriots  Denver Broncos
4. NFL Championship Sunday bold predictions: Jarrett Stidham bests Drake Maye; Rashid Shaheed explodes  NFL.com
5. NFL insider playoff predictions: Coaches, execs pick AFC, NFC Championship winners  The New York Times

Alex Honnold’s Free Solo on Taipei 101: ‘Skyscraper Live’ Producers on Safety Precautions and How...

1. Alex Honnold’s Free Solo on Taipei 101: ‘Skyscraper Live’ Producers on Safety Precautions and How Netflix Would Handle a Worst-Case Scenario  Variety
2. Questions for Alex Honnold Before He Tries to Climb a Skyscraper in Taipei  The New York Times
3. Alex Honnold 'Skyscraper Live' Netflix event postponed. What to know  USA Today
4. An American is climbing Taipei 101 with no ropes, live on TV. It's drawing excitement — and concern.  NBC News
5. Alex Honnold's Taipei 101 free solo climb postponed - as it happened  olympics.com

Philip Rivers interviews for Bills' head coaching position - NFL.com

1. Philip Rivers interviews for Bills' head coaching position  NFL.com
2. Bills interview Philip Rivers for head coach position  ESPN
3. Buffalo Bills head coach tracker 2026  buffalobills.com
4. Former Chargers, Colts QB Philip Rivers interviews for Bills head coaching job  Yahoo Sports
5. NFL coaching openings, news today: Philip Rivers, Packers defensive coordinator  jsonline.com

Seahawks-Rams: Seattle Times staff’s score predictions for NFC title game - The Seattle Times

1. Seahawks-Rams: Seattle Times staff’s score predictions for NFC title game  The Seattle Times
2. Can Seahawks' Sam Darnold overcome Rams to get to Super Bowl?  ESPN
3. Sean McVay vs. Mike Macdonald Is the Next Phase in the NFL’s Scheme Wars  The Ringer
4. Rams vs. Seahawks: NFC Championship expert picks, odds, NFL playoffs best bets, where to watch, TV, stream  CBS Sports
5. Seahawks & Rams To Decide NFC Championship at Lumen Field: 'This Is Why We Do What We Do'  Seattle Seahawks

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Rejecting Decades of Science, Vaccine Panel Chair Says Polio and Other Shots Should Be Optional  The New York TimesView Full Coverage on Google News

Oscar Predictions via Feinberg Forecast: Scott’s First Post-Nominations Read of the Race - hollyw...

1. Oscar Predictions via Feinberg Forecast: Scott’s First Post-Nominations Read of the Race  hollywoodreporter.com
2. Where to Stream the 2026 Oscar Nominees: ‘Sinners,’ ‘One Battle After Another’ and More  The New York Times
3. We Have ‘One Battle After Another’ About the Oscar Nominations, and Who Will Win  IndieWire
4. Your guide to Oscar-nominated movies and where to watch them  NPR
5. The 2026 Oscar Nominations and What Should Have Been Picked  The New Yorker

Jamie Dimon is learning what happens when a CEO dares to defy Trump - CNN

1. Jamie Dimon is learning what happens when a CEO dares to defy Trump  CNN
2. Trump sues JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon for $5B over alleged 'debanking'  NPR
3. Trump sues JPMorgan, Intel's soft guidance, TikTok's joint venture and more in Morning Squawk  CNBC
4. The Message Behind Trump’s Lawsuit Against JPMorgan  The New York Times
5. The US in Brief: Capital offence  The Economist

Judge Who Ruled Former Pro Eligible Is Six-Figure Alabama Booster - Front Office Sports

1. Judge Who Ruled Former Pro Eligible Is Six-Figure Alabama Booster  Front Office Sports
2. Alabama planning to play embattled Bediako on Saturday vs. Tennessee  ESPN
3. A former pro is about to play for Alabama’s basketball team. It’s the latest college sports absurdity with a simple solution  CNN
4. Florida coach Todd Golden on Charles Bediako returning to Alabama: 'We'll beat them anyway.'  gainesville.com
5. Why Nate Oats thinks Charles Bediako situation could be good for college basketball  al.com

Browns complete 2nd head coach interview with Jaguars offensive coordinator Grant Udinski - Cleve...

1. Browns complete 2nd head coach interview with Jaguars offensive coordinator Grant Udinski  Cleveland Browns
2. Browns head coach search: Coaching legend with proven offenses willing to take the job  Yahoo Sports
3. Grant Udinski to have second interview with Browns on Friday  NBC Sports
4. Browns NFL draft, head coach search: When winning is losing  Dawgs By Nature
5. The Browns’ coaching search isn’t completely broken, but holding it together won’t be easy: Dan Labbe  cleveland.com

Media Reaction to Ravens Hiring Jesse Minter As Head Coach | Late for Work - Baltimore Ravens

1. Media Reaction to Ravens Hiring Jesse Minter As Head Coach | Late for Work  Baltimore Ravens
2. Ravens hiring Chargers DC Jesse Minter as new head coach  ESPN
3. Grading every NFL coaching hire: Harbaugh, Minter, Stefanski and more  CBS Sports
4. Jesse Minter was hired to get the Ravens' Lamar Jackson to a Super Bowl — or transition to life after him  Yahoo Sports
5. 5 potential candidates to become the Ravens’ next offensive coordinator  baltimoresun.com

Brooklyn Beckham's wedding DJ speaks about 'awkward' dance - BBC

1. Brooklyn Beckham's wedding DJ speaks about 'awkward' dance  BBC
2. Opinion | Brooklyn Beckham Is Doing His Best  The New York Times
3. Beckham-Peltz wedding DJ reveals how that ‘inappropriate’ mother-son dance really went down  CNN
4. Do photos show Victoria Beckham's 'inappropriate' dance at son Brooklyn's wedding?  Snopes.com
5. The Beckhams Would 'Take' Brooklyn Back 'in a Minute,' Source Says (Exclusive)  People.com