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Actor Melissa Gilbert among witnesses at New Mexico detention hearing for husband Timothy Busfield

January 20, 2026

AP

Actor Melissa Gilbert could speak Tuesday at a New Mexico detention hearing for her husband, Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield, who faces child sex abuse charges. The charges against Busfield, who is known for appearances in “The West Wing,” “Field of Dreams” and “Thirtysomething,” stem from allegations that he inappropriately touched a minor on a TV series set where he was the director. Gilbert, who played Laura Ingalls in the “Little House on the Prairie” TV series, is on the list of potential witness submitted ahead of the hearing. On Monday, Busfield’s attorneys submitted brief recordings of initial police interviews in which two brothers denied that Busfield touched them inappropriately.

Jury selection begins for luxury real estate brothers accused of sexually abusing women

January 20, 2026

By MICHAEL R. SISAK and LARRY NEUMEISTER - Associated Press

Jury selection has begun in the New York City trial of two luxury real estate brokers and their brother, who are accused of sexually abusing dozens of women. Prosecutors allege that Oren, Tal and Alon Alexander showered victims with free travel and luxury accommodations before drugging and raping them in vacation destinations such as the Hamptons. Opening statements are scheduled to begin Monday. Prosecutors say the brothers provided victims with drugs such as cocaine and psychedelic mushrooms or drugged their drinks before sexually assaulting them. Defense lawyers acknowledge that the men had sex with women but say the women were willing participants.

No. 1 Indiana tops final AP Top 25 football poll of season as Big Ten’s title run reaches 3 straight

January 20, 2026

By ERIC OLSON - AP College Football Writer

Indiana is No. 1 in the final Associated Press Top 25 after finishing a 16-0 season with a victory over Miami in the College Football Playoff championship game. The Hoosiers are the third straight Big Ten national champion and No. 1 team in the final poll, following 2024 Ohio State and 2023 Michigan. No. 2 Miami ended with its highest ranking since the 2002 season. The last time the Hurricanes finished in the top 10 was in 2003. Mississippi, Oregon and Ohio State were next. The Big Ten had three teams in the top five for the second straight year.

Superior law enforcement to hold Rescue Task Force training at local church

January 20, 2026

Jason VanHorn,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Law enforcement and emergency services in Superior are holding a training exercise on Tuesday. According to officials, the event will be held all day and take place at the Central Assembly of God church, where there will be a large presence of emergency vehicles. The Superior Police Department, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, and the Superior Fire…

Lili Taylor, Keith McNally and Andrew Ross Sorkin are among Gotham Book Prize finalists

January 20, 2026

By HILLEL ITALIE - AP National Writer

A book of essays by actor Lili Taylor, a memoir by restaurateur Keith McNally, and a bestseller from Andrew Ross Sorkin about the 1929 stock market crash are among the 11 finalists for a $50,000 literary prize. The Gotham Book Prize, launched in 2020 by Bradley Tusk and Howard Wolfson, honors fiction and nonfiction about New York City. Each nominated book explores a different facet of New York, from Taylor’s love for quiet moments in “Find the Birds” to the dining life in McNally’s “I Regret Almost Everything.” The winner will be announced in the spring.

FOX 21 Evening News Team 2026 Rusty Dan Maria Neil

Maria Vollom joining FOX 21 evening team

January 20, 2026

Matt McConico,

DULUTH, Minn. – An exciting new chapter has begun at FOX 21 Local News. Morning anchor Maria Vollom has been promoted to evening co-anchor with Dan Hanger, Rusty Mehlberg on weather and Neil Vierzba on sports at 5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. on the evening newscasts. After waking-up early for FOX 21 Local News from 7 a.m. until 9 a.m….

The new ‘Be The People’ campaign wants to unite hundreds of millions of Americans to solve problems

January 20, 2026

By THALIA BEATY - Associated Press

A privately funded initiative called “Be The People” will try to connect hundreds of millions of Americans with efforts to solve local problems as part of a vision for the next 250 years of the United States. The 10-year initiative aims to change the perception that the U.S. is hopelessly divided and that individuals have little power to solve problems. Stand Together, a nonprofit founded by the billionaire Charles Koch, is one of the conveners. The groups are targeting a budget of more than $200 million for the first year and will aim to move people to take action on local problems.

The Latest: Greenland and threat of Trump tariffs loom over Davos

January 20, 2026

By The Associated Press

The World Economic Forum’s annual meeting attracts corporate executives, academics, philanthropists and media to the Swiss Alps town of Davos. The Geneva-based think tank first hosted the event in 1971 with the goal to improve European management. Beginning Tuesday, 850 CEOs and chairs of the world’s top companies are expected to be among 3,000 participants from 130 countries in the Alpine resort. The dialogue, debate and deal-making is scheduled to last through Friday. U.S. President Donald Trump’s third visit to Davos as president comes as U.S. allies worry about his ambition to take over Greenland, among other international crises.

Twin Ports reflect on public reading of the Constitution

January 20, 2026

Emmaleah Allen, Nathaniel LeCapitaine,

DULUTH, Minn. — People gathered for a public reading of the United States Constitution at Northern Waters Smoke House. Everyone was handed pocket-sized copies of the Constitution, allowing people to follow along as it was read aloud. With the event taking place on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, it gave the community a chance to reflect on the Constitution, honor…

Syrian military accuses Kurdish forces of allowing IS-linked detainees to escape from al-Hol camp

January 20, 2026

By GHAITH ALSAYED and ABBY SEWELL - Associated Press

The Syrian military claims guards from the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces abandoned a camp in northeast Syria, allowing detainees linked to the Islamic State to escape. The al-Hol camp mainly houses women and children related to IS members. The SDF reports violent clashes with Damascus-affiliated factions near the camp. On Monday, 120 IS members escaped from a prison in northeast Syria amid clashes between government forces and the SDF. Security forces recaptured 81 escapees. The SDF accuses factions of cutting off water to another prison, calling it a violation of humanitarian standards. The Associated Press could not independently verify these claims.

Donald Trump thanks you for your attention to these matters in his second term

January 20, 2026

By STEVEN SLOAN - Associated Press

President Donald Trump has commanded attention during his second term. From military interventions to controversial social media posts, the Republican has rewritten the presidency’s role in a divided country. Trump’s actions can spark diplomatic crises and stir public debate. Despite low approval ratings on issues including health care, Trump remains a dominant force, using social media to maintain his presence. Meanwhile, Democrats are also leveraging digital media to capture attention, with figures such as California Gov. Gavin Newsom and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani leading the charge.

Trump slams UK deal to hand over Chagos Islands after he previously backed it

January 20, 2026

By JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press

The British government is defending its decision to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the move. Trump called it an act of stupidity on Tuesday, He argued that it weakens national security. He also linked it to his interest in acquiring Greenland. The United Kingdom and Mauritius signed a deal in May that allows the U.K. to lease back Diego Garcia where a vital U.S. military base is located for at least 99 years. The U.S. government welcomed the agreement at the time and emphasized its importance for security operations. But Britain’s opposition parties have raised concerns about increased Chinese access to the region.

Bessent says US-Europe relations have ‘never been closer’ despite Greenland crisis

January 20, 2026

By JAMEY KEATEN - Associated Press

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says America’s relations with Europe remain strong. Speaking on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, he urged trading partners to “take a deep breath” and let tensions driven by the Trump administration’s new tariff threats over Greenland “play out.” “I think our relations have never been closer,” he said. On Saturday, Trump announced a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight European nations that have rallied around Denmark in the wake of his stepped up calls for the United States to take over the semi-autonomous territory of Greenland. Trump has insisted the U.S. needs the territory for security reasons against possible threats from China and Russia.

Deadly wreck is the first blight on Spain’s leading high-speed rail service

January 20, 2026

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

The deadly train wreck in southern Spain has cast a pall over one of the nation’s symbols of success. Spain leads Europe and is only second to China in the entire world in mileage of high-speed rail lines. The country’s investment to link its distant cities across the Iberian Peninsula with fast trains boosted its economy and became a source of pride. Officials don’t know the cause of the wreck between the trains that collided Sunday. And the first deadly accident on its high-speed rail lines has put a blight on one of the crown jewels of contemporary Spain.

US citizen says ICE removed him from his Minnesota home in his underwear after warrantless search

January 20, 2026

By JACK BROOK - Associated Press/Report for America

Federal immigration agents have detained a U.S. citizen in Minnesota at gunpoint without a warrant. That’s according to ChongLy “Scott” Thao, who says agents forced open his door, entered with guns drawn and led him outside in his underwear in freezing conditions. The detention is part of a larger surge of federal agents in the Twin Cities, leading to backlash over warrantless arrests and aggressive tactics. The Department of Homeland Security says the operation targeted two sex offenders. Thao disputes this, saying he lives with his family, none of whom are listed as offenders. Thao plans to file a civil rights lawsuit.

Slave descendants take a fight to protect their Georgia island homes to voters

January 20, 2026

By RUSS BYNUM - Associated Press

Black landowners from a Georgia island community founded by freed slaves are fighting their latest property dispute with local officials at the ballot box. Voters in coastal McIntosh County were deciding a referendum Tuesday that seeks to override county commissioner’s 2023 decision to double the size of homes allowed in Sapelo Island’s tiny Hogg Hummock community. Only a few dozen Black residents remain in the Gullah-Geechee community established after the Civil War. Some families in recent years have sold land to wealthy outsiders, raising concerns that larger homes and rising property values will pressure more Black landowners to sell. Regardless of the referendum’s outcome, officials are considering recalculating island property values for the first time since 2012.

Surrounded by billionaires in Davos, Trump plans to lay out how he’ll make housing more affordable

January 19, 2026

By JOSH BOAK - Associated Press

On the anniversary of his inauguration, President Donald Trump is heading to the World Economic Forum in Davos, an annual gathering of the global elite. He plans to use a key address there Wednesday to lay out his plans to make housing more affordable. The Swiss mountain town, where ski chalets go for $4.4 million, is a strange backdrop for the speech. But Trump — who has spent a lot of time surrounded by billionaires during his first year back in the White House — is counting on wealthy business leaders to create economic growth. However, headlines about Trump’s push to acquire Greenland threaten to overshadow his proposals.

Death toll rises to 10 in gangsters’ attacks on Guatemalan police as state of emergency is declared

January 19, 2026

By SONIA PÉREZ D. - Associated Press

The death toll from suspected gang attacks on Guatemalan police has risen to 10, as Guatemalans saw heavier security in the streets and curtailed rights after Congress approved President Bernardo Arévalo’s emergency declaration. The violence began Saturday when inmates took control of three prisons, demanding privileges. Suspected gang members then attacked police across the capital. National Civil Police Director David Custodio Boteo said several officers are critically wounded. The government has limited rights, including freedom of action and demonstrations. The U.S. Embassy advised caution for its personnel. Schools were suspended nationwide Monday as a safety precaution.

Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final

January 19, 2026

By EDDIE PELLS - AP National Writer

Fernando Mendoza bulldozed his way into the end zone and Indiana bullied its way into the history books Monday night. The Hoosiers toppled Miami 27-21 to put the finishing touch on a rags-to-riches story, an undefeated season and the national title. The Heisman Trophy winner finished with 186 yards passing, but it was his tackle-breaking, sprawled-out 12-yard touchdown run on fourth-and-4 with 9:18 left that defined this game. Mendoza’s TD gave turnaround artist Curt Cignetti’s team a 10-point lead — barely enough breathing room to hold off a frenzied charge by the hard-hitting Hurricanes.

Researchers find Antarctic penguin breeding is heating up sooner, and that’s a problem

January 19, 2026

By SETH BORENSTEIN - AP Science Writer

A new study finds that warming temperatures are causing Antarctic penguins to breed earlier, threatening some species with extinction by century’s end. Researchers found that three penguin species are starting their reproductive process about two weeks earlier than a decade ago. This shift could lead to food shortages for young chicks. The study, published in the Journal of Animal Ecology, highlights that the Adelie and chinstrap penguins, which rely on krill, are struggling. Meanwhile, the more adaptable gentoo penguins are thriving. The penguins’ breeding ground warmed by more than 5 degrees Fahrenheit in a decade.

Harris scores 25, Brown misses potential game-winner and Pistons hold off Celtics for 104-103 win

January 19, 2026

By LARRY LAGE - AP Sports Writer

Tobias Harris scored 25 points and Jaylen Brown missed a jumper just before the buzzer, allowing the Detroit Pistons to hold on for a 104-103 win over the Boston Celtics in a matchup of teams with the best records in the Eastern Conference. Jalen Duren scored 18 points and grabbed nine rebounds, Cade Cunningham had 16 points and 14 assists and Duncan Robinson added 15 points for the Central Division-leading Pistons. Brown had 32 points on 11-for-28 shooting for the Atlantic Division-leading Celtics.

Update: Man found dead after fire in Gnesen Township

January 19, 2026

KQDS Staff,

9:20 P.M. UPDATE: Investigators located the body of a 76-year-old Duluth man around 8 p.m. Monday after a pole building started on fire in Gnesen Township earlier in the day. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office did not immediately release the identity of the man. The cause of the fire is being investigated by the Minnesota State Fire Marshals Office, the…

Dolphins hire former Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley as head coach

January 19, 2026

By ALANIS THAMES - AP Sports Writer

The Miami Dolphins hired former Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley as their head coach on Monday. The moved ends a swift search for a coach who will be tasked with turning around a losing franchise that hasn’t won a playoff game in 25 years. Hafley replaces Mike McDaniel, who was fired earlier this month after going 35-33 in four seasons. The Dolphins also fired longtime general manager Chris Grier during the season. Hafley met with the Dolphins for a second interview earlier Monday before he was offered the job. He will rejoin new GM Jon-Eric Sullivan in Miami.

Photos from the career of the late fashion designer Valentino

January 19, 2026

By The Associated Press

Italian designer Valentino Garavani was known for his glamorous gowns and signature “Valentino red,” which were fashion show staples for nearly half a century. On Monday his foundation announced he had died. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Categories: US & World News

Judge refuses to block new DHS policy limiting Congress members’ access to ICE facilities

January 19, 2026

Matt McConico,

Minnesota lawmakers Rep. Angie Craig and Rep. Ilhan Omar say they were denied access to Bishop Whipple Federal Building, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Minneapolis WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge refused Monday to temporarily block the Trump administration from enforcing a new policy requiring a week’s notice before members of Congress can visit immigration detention facilities. U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb in…

Northland Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Junior

Northland honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

January 19, 2026

Emmaleah Allen, Adam Jagunich,

DULUTH, Minn. — People across the Northland spent the day honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by continuing the long-standing tradition of marching, reflection, and celebration. The annual MLK Day celebration, organized by the Duluth NAACP, began with a community breakfast at the First United Methodist Church. Around noon, attendees marched through the DECC’s skywalk,…

Brimson Strong nonprofit featured in Castle Danger Brewing’s Pints for a Cause

January 19, 2026

Emily Halling, Nathaniel LeCapitaine,

TWO HARBORS, Minn.– After the massive Brimson Complex fire took out a large portion of northern St Louis County, efforts are still strong to help towns such as Brimson rebuild. Since then, a nonprofit called “Brimson Strong” lead by founder Mikala Schliep has dedicated time and effort to help her community. The fire also affected Schliep, as it took the…

Parts of the US could see northern lights Monday

January 19, 2026

By BECKY BOHRER - Associated Press

The aurora could be visible across Canada and much of the northern U.S. following a major disturbance in the Earth’s magnetic field. That’s according to a Monday forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center, which says the northern lights may even be visible farther south. The center’s service coordinator says this comes amid intense geomagnetic and solar radiation storms.

Weather slowing installation of temporary pipeline after explosion; Still no cause

January 19, 2026

Matt McConico,

PINE COUNTY, Min. – It could take about two weeks to install a temporary natural gas pipeline for customers effected by a pipeline explosion in Pine County on January 16, 2025. That time is extended due to the weather conditions in the area. Willow River Pipeline Explosion(Carlton County Fire News) Northern Natural Gas Company tells FOX21 they are plugging in…

Judge refuses to block new DHS policy limiting Congress members’ access to ICE facilities

January 19, 2026

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN - Associated Press

A federal judge has refused to temporarily block the Trump administration from enforcing a new policy requiring members of Congress to give a week’s notice before they can visit immigration detention facilities. U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb concluded that the Department of Homeland Security didn’t violate an earlier court order when it reimposed a seven-day notice requirement for congressional oversight visits to Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities. Cobb said she wasn’t ruling on whether the new policy passes legal muster. Rather, she said, plaintiffs’ attorneys representing several Democratic members of Congress used the wrong procedural vehicle to challenge it.

Karachi mall fire death toll rises to 23 as rescuers search for dozens missing

January 19, 2026

By MUHAMMAD FAROOQ and ADIL JAWAD - Associated Press

The death toll from a massive fire at a shopping plaza in Karachi has risen to 23. Rescuers recovered more bodies from the damaged building on Monday. Firefighters extinguished the blaze late Sunday, nearly 24 hours after it erupted. Authorities fear the death toll will rise as 46 people remain missing. Only six bodies have been identified so far. The rest will need DNA testing. The fire spread quickly through shops storing cosmetics, garments, and plastic goods. The cause of the blaze is not yet known, and an investigation is underway.

Brule River Farm And Superior School District Continue Partnership

Partnership between Brule River Farm and Superior School District going strong

January 19, 2026

Paige Hansen,

BRULE, Wis. — Even though it’s winter, Brule River Farm and the Superior School District are continuing their partnership to serve up healthy meals to students. Brule River Farm has been selling produce to the district for the past three years, ranging from onions, watermelon, potatoes and more. The farm delivers produce to the district every week throughout the school…

3rd grader sells hot cocoa to support Chum

January 19, 2026

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — On Monday, nine year old Amy Ray hosted a hot cocoa stand in support of Chum. She sold cups of cocoa for $2 at her stand at Hartley Nature Center. All proceeds will be donated directly to Chum Duluth to support its services and programs. Her fundraising goal of $100 was quickly surpassed from selling cocoa and…

Antetokounmpo and the Bucks hold off Atlanta 112-110 to snap a three-game skid

January 19, 2026

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 21 points and 17 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a three-game losing streak, holding off the Atlanta Hawks 112-110 after squandering a 23-point lead in the second half. The Hawks led 105-104 on Jalen Johnson’s 3-pointer before dropping their fourth in a row in the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day game. Bobby Portis hit a 3, Johnson turned the ball over and Antetokounmpo powered inside for a basket that made it 109-105 with 36 seconds to go. The Hawks still had a chance, but CJ McCollum missed a chance to tie before the buzzer. Nickeil Alexander-Walker led the Hawks with 32 points.

Pj's Resue Hosted An Adoption Event At Fleet Farm

Pj’s Rescue hosts adoption event at Fleet Farm

January 19, 2026

Violette VueHansen,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. — PJ’s Rescue hosted a pet adoption event at Fleet Farm in Hermantown on Saturday. Pj’s Rescue is a non-profit organization that fosters animals until they find their forever home. Event coordinator Katerina Anderson said PJs doesn’t have a sheltered building, so the best way for people to see the pets is to hold adoption events all through…

NBA announces All-Star Game starters, with 1st version of U.S. vs. The World format now on its way

January 19, 2026

By TIM REYNOLDS - AP Basketball Writer

Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo, Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Denver’s Nikola Jokic, the Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Doncic, Golden State’s Stephen Curry, New York’s Jalen Brunson, Detroit’s Cade Cunningham, Philadelphia’s Tyrese Maxey, Boston’s Jaylen Brown and San San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama were announced as NBA All-Star starters Monday. The game is Feb. 15 in Inglewood, California. LeBron James wasn’t picked as a starter and his record streak of All-Star selections is now in some question. This is the first year the NBA will use a U.S. vs. The World mini-tournament format for the game.

Work continues to fix natural gas pipeline damaged from explosion

January 19, 2026

Matt McConico,

PINE COUNTY, Minn. – Crews with Northern Natural Gas Company on Monday (1/19/26) told FOX21 they are still working on the north and south ends of the pipeline segment that exploded on January 16, 2025. They did not give an estimated timeline for the repairs. Willow River Pipeline Explosion(Carlton County Fire News) Northern Natural Gas is supplying compressed natural gas…

Massive 100-vehicle pileup in Michigan as snowstorm moves across the country

January 19, 2026

Associated Press

More than 100 vehicles smashed into each other or slid off the interstate in Michigan on Monday as snow fueled by the Great Lakes blanketed the state. The massive pileup prompted the Michigan State Police to close both directions of Interstate 196 just southwest of Grand Rapids. The State Police said there were numerous injuries but no deaths had been reported. The crash is just the latest impact of the major winter storm moving across the country. The National Weather Service issued warnings about either extremely cold temperatures or the potential for winter storms across several states. A day earlier, snow fell as far south as the Florida Panhandle and made it harder for football players to hang onto the ball during playoff games in Massachusetts and Chicago.

Christian leaders urge the protection of worshippers’ rights after protesters interrupt service

January 19, 2026

By GIOVANNA DELL'ORTO - Associated Press

Several faith leaders called urgently for protecting the rights of worshippers while also expressing compassion for migrants. That’s after a group of anti-immigration enforcement protesters disrupted Sunday service at a Southern Baptist church in St. Paul, Minnesota. Trey Turner leads the Minnesota-Wisconsin Baptist Convention to which Cities Church belong. He said churches should “provide compassionate pastoral care” migrant families affected by immigration enforcement, but “the sanctity of our houses of worship” must be respected too. The U.S. Department of Justice said it opened a civil rights investigation after a group of about three dozen protesters walked into the church during the service, loudly chanting.

US Catholic cardinals urge Trump administration to embrace a moral compass in foreign policy

January 19, 2026

By NICOLE WINFIELD and GIOVANNA DELL'ORTO - Associated Press

Three U.S. Catholic cardinals have urged the Trump administration to use a moral compass in foreign policy. On Monday, they warned that U.S. military actions in Venezuela, threats to acquire Greenland and cuts in foreign aid could cause suffering instead of promoting peace. Cardinals Blase Cupich, Robert McElroy and Joseph Tobin emphasize the need for a moral vision in foreign policy. They highlight concerns about military force and the meaning of peace. The cardinals stress that military action should be a last resort and advocate for a policy that respects human life and dignity worldwide.

Trump ties his stance on Greenland to not getting Nobel Peace Prize, European officials say

January 19, 2026

The Associated Press,

U.S. President Donald Trump linked his aggressive stance on Greenland to last year’s decision not to award him the Nobel Peace Prize, telling Norway’s prime minister that he no longer felt “an obligation to think purely of Peace,” in a text message released on Monday. A North American Aerospace Defense Command F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft from the South Carolina ANG’s 169th…

Sheinbaum reassures Mexico after US military movements spark concern

January 19, 2026

AP

Mexico is showing sensitivity to U.S. military movements since the attack earlier this month on Venezuela. On Friday, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration advised caution for flights over the eastern Pacific Ocean, citing military activities. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says the U.S. eventually provided written assurance that there would be no military flights over Mexican territory. Also, Sheinbaum responded to questions Monday after images of a U.S. military plane at Toluca’s airport circulated. Sheinbaum explained it came to pick up Mexicans for training and was approved by the defense secretary. The two countries are trying to increase their security collaboration.

Jerky Off Held To Benefit Cancer Survivor

Jerky Off fundraiser held to benefit cancer survivor

January 19, 2026

Violette VueHansen,

WEST DULUTH, Minn. — The Spice and Tea Exchange hosted its 3rd annual Jerky Off fundraiser on Saturday. People gathered at the all-American club in West Duluth. Different vendors made their own jerky for people to try, with 15 flavors of jerky being entered. At the end of the event, the winner was announced at the caddy shack. Every year,…

ICE says an immigrant picked-up in Minnesota sweep killed himself in detention facility

January 19, 2026

Matt McConico,

ERO El Paso Camp East Montana is inside Fort Bliss Texas EL PASO, Texas (AP) — An immigrant from Nicaragua was found dead at a Texas immigration detention facility last week, federal officials said. Victor Manuel Diaz appears to have killed himself Wednesday (January 14, 2026) at the sprawling tent complex at the U.S. Army’s Fort Bill base in El Paso, Immigration…

Arizona a unanimous No. 1 for first time, Saint Louis and Miami of Ohio join AP Top 25

January 19, 2026

By JOHN MARSHALL - AP Sports Writer

Arizona is the unanimous No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll for the first time. The Wildcats received all 61 votes from a media panel in Monday’s poll. Arizona (18-0) won both of its games last week to remain among the three undefeated Division I teams. Iowa State dropped seven spots to No. 9 after their undefeated season ended. Nebraska moved up a spot to No. 7, its highest ranking ever. Saint Louis and Miami (Ohio) joined the poll, while Tennessee and Utah State dropped out. Kansas returned, giving the Big 12 Conference six ranked teams.

As faith in the US fades a year into Trump 2.0, Europe tries to end a reliance on American security

January 19, 2026

By LORNE COOK - Associated Press

European Union leaders are using strong language like “intimidation” and “blackmail” to describe U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of new tariffs over Greenland. This marks a shift in tone since Trump returned to the White House a year ago. The idea of NATO’s most powerful member threatening an ally’s territory is shocking to most among its ranks. Trade retaliation is likely if Trump follows through. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warns that any attempt to annex Greenland would halt NATO cooperation. European leaders are increasingly concerned about America’s commitment to NATO, especially with the ongoing war in Ukraine.

AP Source: Fed Chair Powell to attend Supreme Court argument on Cook case

January 19, 2026

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER - AP Economics Writer

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will attend the Supreme Court’s oral arguments Wednesday in a case involving the attempted firing of Fed governor Lisa Cook, an unusual show of support by the central bank chair. The high court is considering whether President Donald Trump can fire Cook, an unprecedented attempt by the White House to remove an official appointed by former President Joe Biden. Powell plans to attend the Wednesday session, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Iowa cracks top 10 in AP women’s basketball poll for first time in 2 years; UConn-South Carolina 1-2

January 19, 2026

By DOUG FEINBERG - AP Basketball Writer

Iowa moved into the top 10 for the first time in two years and UConn remained the unanimous No. 1 choice in The Associated Press women’s basketball poll. The Hawkeyes last were ranked this high in the final poll of Caitlin Clark’s senior year. They had been as high as 11th a few times this season and finally were able to crack the first 10. UConn received all 30 first-place ballots from a national media panel as the top six teams in the poll were unchanged from a week earlier. The Huskies have won 34 consecutive games dating back to last season. South Carolina and UCLA were next. Texas remained fourth despite falling at South Carolina 68-65 on Thursday. Vanderbilt and LSU followed the Longhorns.

ICE says an immigrant who died in a sprawling Texas detention facility killed himself

January 19, 2026

AP

Federal officials say an immigrant from Nicaragua has been found dead at a Texas immigration detention facility. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents say 36-year-old Victor Manuel Diaz appears to have killed himself Wednesday at the Army’s Fort Bill base in El Paso. Diaz was detained in Minnesota on January 6th and sent to Texas. He entered the U.S. in March 2024. Diaz was at the same detention facility where ICE says another detainee died as staff members tried to prevent him from killing himself. Local officials say that death appeared to be a homicide as the detainee was being restrained.

Oregon baby is still battling infant botulism after ByHeart formula exposure

January 19, 2026

By JONEL ALECCIA - AP Health Writer

A Portland, Oregon, baby got sick with infant botulism after drinking contaminated ByHeart formula donated through a program that helps poor and homeless families. Ashaan Carter, now 10 months old, is one of more than 50 babies sickened in a botulism outbreak in the U.S. His mother, Angel Carter, 27, says she received a can of ByHeart from a case worker with the Oregon Department of Human Services. The social service agency received formula through a ByHeart program that has provided 24,000 cans of formula to at-risk families since 2022. All ByHeart formula dating to March 2022 has been recalled.