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ICE agent fatally shoots woman in vehicle during immigration-related operation in Minneapolis
A woman was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer during a federal immigration operation in south Minneapolis on Wednesday, prompting sharp disputes between federal officials, local leaders, and witnesses, as well as renewed protests

U.S. military seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker and second ship, both linked to Venezuela
U.S. forces seized two oil tankers tied to Venezuela on Wednesday — one in the North Atlantic and another in the Caribbean — escalating Washington’s global effort to enforce sanctions and block what officials describe as illicit

California Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa dies at age 65
Rep. Doug LaMalfa, a Republican who represented Northern California in Congress for more than a decade and built his political career around agriculture and water policy, has died at age 65, his office announced Tuesday. No cause

Trump admin. moves to suspend $10B in federal aid to social programs in five Democratic states
The Trump administration has ordered a sweeping pause on roughly $10 billion in federal funding for social services and child care programs in five Democratic-led states, citing concerns about fraud. The decision affects California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota
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Chicago Cubs acquire starting pitcher Edward Cabrera from Miami Marlins
The Chicago Cubs have acquired Miami Marlins right-handed starter Edward Cabrera in exchange for top prospects outfielder Owen Caissie, infielder Cristian Hernandez and infielder Edgardo De Leon (according

Alabama QB Ty Simpson announces he will enter 2026 NFL Draft
Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson announced Wednesday that he will forgo his final year of eligibility and enter the 2026 NFL Draft, closing the book on a four-year career

Washington Commanders part ways with OC Kliff Kingsbury, DC Joe Whitt Jr.
The Washington Commanders will enter the 2026 season with new leadership after parting ways with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr., according to multiple

NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps resigning at the end of January
Steve Phelps, NASCAR’s first commissioner and a longtime executive with the sport, will resign from his position at the end of January. Phelps’ resignation follows weeks of scrutiny
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Screen Actors Guild reveals 2026 Actor Awards nominations
SAG-AFTRA has revealed the 2026 nominations for The Actor Awards — formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG Awards) — for the best film and television performances in 2025. SAG-AFTRA previously announced that Harrison Ford will

Hulu renews ‘Only Murders in the Building’ for Season 6 set in London
Hulu announced that Selena Gomez, Martin Short and Steve Martin will be returning for the 10-episode Season 6 of Only Murders in the Building, set to film in London. The streaming service posted on social media: “Do

Chris Pratt stars in the trailer for the upcoming film ‘Mercy’
Amazon MGM Studios has released the trailer for Mercy, starring Chris Pratt as Detective Raven – an LAPD detective accused by an AI court of slaying his wife. Directed by Timur Bekmambetov from Marco van Belle’s script, Mercy

‘One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5’ to debut Jan. 12 on Netflix
Netflix has announced the premiere date for a documentary chronicling the making of the fifth – and final – season of ‘Stranger Things.’ Directed by Martina Radwan, ‘One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5‘ will