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Ilhan Omar blames Trump rhetoric after town hall attack
Politics

Ilhan Omar blames Trump rhetoric after town hall attack

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., suggested Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s rhetoric toward her and the Somali community contributed to the attack on her at...


January 29, 2026
Appeals court rules Noem Venezuela TPS decision illegal
Politics

Appeals court rules Noem Venezuela TPS decision illegal

A federal appeals court ruled late Wednesday that the Trump administration acted illegally when it ended legal protections that gave...


January 29, 2026
Arizona ICE facility confirms measles case amid outbreaks
Health

Arizona ICE facility confirms measles case amid outbreaks

The US Department of Homeland Security says a person in detention at an Arizona Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility has...


January 29, 2026
US life expectancy hits record high as overdose deaths fall
Health

US life expectancy hits record high as overdose deaths fall

People in the United States can expect to live longer than ever, as death rates returned to pre-pandemic levels in...


January 29, 2026
Trump warns Iran time is running out for nuclear deal
News

Trump warns Iran time is running out for nuclear deal

Donald Trump has warned Iran that “time is running out” to negotiate a deal on its nuclear programme following the...


January 29, 2026
Democrats threaten government shutdown over ICE reform demands
Politics

Democrats threaten government shutdown over ICE reform demands

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats are threatening to block legislation that would fund the Department of Homeland Security and several other...


January 29, 2026
US jobless claims dip to 209,000 as layoffs remain low
Finance

US jobless claims dip to 209,000 as layoffs remain low

WASHINGTON — U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inched down modestly last week, remaining at historically healthy levels despite recent high-profile...


January 29, 2026
Microsoft stock drags Wall Street lower as gold hits records
Finance

Microsoft stock drags Wall Street lower as gold hits records

NEW YORK — A sharp drop for Microsoft is pulling the U.S. stock market away from its record heights on...


January 29, 2026
New videos show Alex Pretti scuffle with federal agents before death
News

New videos show Alex Pretti scuffle with federal agents before death

WASHINGTON — Alex Pretti was forcefully taken to the ground by federal immigration agents after kicking out the tail light...


January 29, 2026
Starbucks rebounds as traffic and sales turn positive in Q1
Food

Starbucks rebounds as traffic and sales turn positive in Q1

On Wednesday morning’s Q1 investor call, Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol declared, “The shine is back on our brand.” The executive...


January 29, 2026