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FBI searches home of Washington Post reporter in classified documents probe, newspaper says

Attorney General Pam Bondi says the search of a Washington Post reporter’s home was done at the Pentagon’s request as part of a leak investigation. The Post says journalist Hannah Natanson had her phone and a watch seized by agents at her Virginia home. An FBI affidavit says the search was related to an investigation into a system administrator in Maryland who authorities believe took home classified reports. An FBI spokesperson declines to comment. Justice Department officials haven’t responded to a request for comment. Natanson covers the Trump administration’s transformation of the federal government. A colleague has called her “the federal government whisperer.”

Trump says anything less than having Greenland in US hands is ‘unacceptable’

A North American Aerospace Defense Command F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft from the South Carolina ANG’s 169th FW takes off at Pituffik Space Force Base, Greenland, Oct. 9, 2025. Operating in the Arctic provides the flexibility and adaptability needed to overcome logistical hurdles in a dynamic and unforgiving environment. NUUK, Greenland (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that NATO…

Coffee Conversation: Free community yoga Wednesdays at 190º Coffee and Tea

DULUTH, Minn. — Community yoga is held every Wednesday at 190º Coffee and Tea in partnership with Roam Yoga. Roam Yoga co-owners Kate Horvath and Miriam Hanson Rogotzke joined FOX 21 live on the Morning Show to talk about the free Wednesday classes, upcoming retreats, and the benefits of yoga. Classes run from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and feature…

Coffee Conversation: Wonder Wednesday at the Great Lakes Aquarium

DULUTH, Minn. — Families can explore the Great Lakes Aquarium at a discounted rate this winter through its weekly Wonder Wednesday program. Elleyna Igo, Early Childhood Coordinator at the Great Lakes Aquarium, joined FOX 21 live on the Morning Show Wednesday to share more about the program and what families can expect. Wonder Wednesday runs every Wednesday from November 5,…

What to know as the Louvre’s ticket price goes up by 45%

The Louvre in Paris is raising ticket prices for many visitors to fund renovations and security after recent challenges. Admission to the world’s most visited museum will increase by 45% to 32 euros ($37) from 22 euros for visitors from many non-European countries. French labor unions say the two-tier pricing change undermines the museum’s universal mission. The theft of French crown jewels from the museum in October intensified scrutiny of its security. Overcrowding, strikes and aging infrastructure are also among the stresses highlighting the need for more funding.

2025 US home sales stuck at 30-year low as mortgage rates, prices weighed on market

The U.S. housing market slump dragged into its fourth year in 2025, as sales remained stuck at a 30-year low with rising home prices and elevated mortgage rates keeping many prospective home shoppers shut out of the market. The National Association of Realtors said Wednesday that sales of previously occupied U.S. homes totaled 4.06 million last year, flat versus 2024, when sales sank to the lowest level since 1995. The median national home price for all of last year rose 1.7% to $414,400, the NAR said. Sales have been stuck at around a 4-million annual pace now going back to 2023. That’s well short of the 5.2-million annual pace that’s historically been the norm.

Some personnel at key US base in Qatar advised to evacuate as Iran official brings up earlier attack

A U.S. official says some personnel at a key U.S. military base in Qatar have been advised to evacuate. The decision to evacuate by Wednesday evening comes as a senior official in Iran brought up an earlier Iranian attack there. Qatar says the measures are in response to “regional tensions.” It comes as anti-government protests in nearby Iran continue and President Donald Trump has said he’s willing to conduct military operations in the country if the government continues to retaliate against the protesters. The base hosts thousands of U.S. service members and was targeted by Iran in June in retaliation for U.S. strikes on its nuclear facilities.

What Americans think about Trump’s military intervention abroad, according to a new AP-NORC poll

A new poll shows most Americans believe President Donald Trump has “gone too far” in using the U.S. military to intervene in other countries. The AP-NORC poll finds 56% of Americans say Trump has overstepped in using the military for foreign intervention and most Americans continue to disapprove of how the Republican president is handling foreign policy. The poll shows Americans also overwhelmingly do not want the U.S. to take “a more active role” in solving the world’s problems. Only about 2 in 10 U.S. adults say the U.S. should take “a more active role” in solving global issues, including just 1 in 10 Republicans.

A novel sanctuary in Antarctica is preserving ice samples from rapidly melting glaciers

Scientists have inaugurated the first global repository of mountain ice cores in an Antarctic vault. This initiative aims to preserve Earth’s atmospheric history as global warming melts glaciers. On Wednesday, the Ice Memory Foundation stored the first two Alpine ice core samples from Mont Blanc and Grand Combin in a snow cave at Concordia station. The foundation, a consortium of European research institutes, ensures future generations can study past climate conditions. Since 2000, glaciers have lost significant ice, making these cores crucial for understanding atmospheric changes. Scientists plan to expand the collection in the coming years.

U.S. Coast Guard SPAR reaches tail end of ice breaking season

DULUTH, Minn.– With Minnesota experiencing a seemingly normal winter season this year, it’s been a busy stretch of time for the members aboard the SPAR. “We started to hear what how much trouble boats were having coming in and out of Duluth and the Great Lakes district, our Coast Guard headquarters had us turn around and get right back up…

Car shopping trends and tips for 2026 from Edmunds

Car shoppers will face numerous new challenges in 2026 as trends in the automotive industry evolve. More used vehicles are flooding the market, trade-ins are holding their value better, and loan terms are improving, Edmunds editors show how to use these trends to your benefit if you’re in the market for a new or used vehicle this year.

Democrats see a path to win the Senate. It’s narrow and has little room for error

Senate Democrats are expressing optimism they’ll be able to flip the chamber this year after it looked all but impossible last year. The surge in confidence follows another recruiting win this week as former Rep. Mary Peltola announced she’ll run for Senate in Alaska. Peltola’s campaign marks a critical fourth candidate with statewide recognition in states where Republican senators are seeking reelection this year. Nationally, Democrats must net four seats to edge the GOP out of the majority. But there are a number of challenges Democrats must overcome, such as holding seats in states Donald Trump won in 2024 and messy primaries as their party still searches for its identity.

China’s trade surplus surges 20% to a record $1.2 trillion, even with Trump’s tariffs

China has reported its trade surplus surged to a record of almost $1.2 trillion last year as exports to other countries made up for slowing shipments to the United States under President Donald Trump. Customs data released on Wednesday showed that China’s global exports rose 5.5% for the whole of 2025 to $3.77 trillion, while imports flatlined at $2.58 trillion. The 2024 trade surplus was $992 billion. China’s exports for December were up 6.6% from the previous year, better than economists’ estimates and higher than November’s 5.9% year-on-year increase. China’s trade surplus surpassed the $1 trillion mark for the first time in November.

Fans bring life to the Africa Cup of Nations, in photos

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Fans play a big part in the Africa Cup of Nations. Many wear wigs, face paints and costumes as they support their nation’s team, from the Pharaohs of Egypt to the Atlas Lions of host Morocco. The knockout stage of Africa’s biggest soccer tournament starts Saturday. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors….

Iran signals fast trials and executions for protesters as death toll in crackdown goes over 2,500

Iran’s judiciary chief is signaling fast trials and executions for those detained in nationwide protests. This comes despite warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump. The Human Rights Activists News Agency reports at least 2,571 people have been killed in a bloody crackdown. Trump has warned of possible U.S. military action over the killings. Iran is preparing for the mass funeral of 100 security force members killed in the demonstrations. Meanwhile, activists say Starlink is offering free service in Iran, helping bypass an internet shutdown. Security forces are reportedly searching for Starlink dishes in northern Tehran.

Luxury retailer Saks Global files for bankruptcy as it prepares to restructure

Luxury retailer Saks Global has filed for bankruptcy, preparing to reposition itself after obtaining about $1.75 billion in financing commitments. The private company that owns retailers Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus said in a release Wednesday that it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the Southern District of Texas. Top executive, Marc Metrick, stepped down earlier this month as the company struggled with debt it took on for its $2.65 billion acquisition of Neiman Marcus in 2024. The company is facing increasing competition as it tries to winnow down its heavy debt load, while its customers have balked against extravagant price hikes.

A construction crane falls on a passenger train in northeastern Thailand, killing at least 22 people

A construction crane has fallen on a passenger train in northeastern Thailand, killing at least 22 people and injuring 64 others. The crane, which was being used to construct an elevated highspeed railway, fell onto the moving train as it was traveling on Wednesday from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani province, causing the train to derail and catch fire, according to Nakhon Ratchasima province’s Public Relations Department. The accident occurred in Nakhon Ratchasima. Transport Minister Piphat Ratchakitprakan said there were 195 people on board.

Senate readies vote on Venezuela war powers as Trump pressures GOP defectors

Senate Republicans are facing intense pressure from President Donald Trump to vote down a war powers resolution that is aimed at limiting the president’s ability to carry out further military action against Venezuela. Five GOP senators joined with Democrats to advance the resolution last week. Democrats are forcing the vote after U.S. troops captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in a surprise nighttime raid earlier this month. The legislation has virtually no chance of becoming law because it would eventually need to be signed by Trump himself. But the vote has become a test of Republican loyalty to the president.

Proposed billionaires’ tax in California rattles Silicon Valley, entangles Gov. Newsom

A proposal to tax the accumulated wealth of California billionaires has ignited a political uproar in Silicon Valley and across the state. A large health care union is attempting to place a proposal before voters in November that would impose a one-time 5% tax on the assets of billionaires. The money would be used to backfill federal funding cuts to health services for lower-income people that were signed by President Donald Trump last year. Such proposals are popular within Democratic constituencies. But there are fears that billionaires could flee the state and take their tax dollars with them. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is trying to block the measure.

See the dates and ticket plans for the BTS tour that starts in April

The BTS comeback is upon us. The K-pop septet has announced a 2026 and 2027 tour. It begins in South Korea in April and runs through March 2027 with over 70 dates across Asia, North America, South America, Australia and Europe. The tour marks the group’s first headline performances since their 2021–22 Permission to Dance on Stage tour. A presale will take place Jan. 22-23 for ARMY Membership holders who register on Weverse, a fan platform owned by BTS management company HYBE. A general sale for all regions begins Jan. 24.

NorthShore Inline Marathon named to World Inline Cup Schedule for 2026

DULUTH, Minn. — The 30th year of the NorthShore Inline Marathon will bring about the largest edition of the race yet, as the annual Twin Ports event has been added to the 2026 World Inline Cup (WIC) schedule. The promotion means more prize money, status as a “PremiumClass” event on the circuit, and recognition as the only scheduled stop for…

Hundreds more in Venezuela say their loved ones are political prisoners

Edilson Torres has been buried in his hometown after dying in a Venezuelan prison. He was held since December on what his family said were political charges. Torres died of a heart attack Saturday as his family awaited his release. Alfredo Romero, director of Venezuelan advocacy Foro Penal, said his group has received a flood of messages from families registering loved ones as political prisoners. Romero says that of the roughly 300 families who reached out, about 100 cases so far have been confirmed as politically motivated. He says most of those reported over the past few days are people who once worked for Venezuela’s military. That’s in addition to 800 politically motivated detentions it counted already.

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland celebrate “Youth of the Year” awards

DULUTH, Minn. — Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland celebrated young local leaders with their annual “Youth of the Year” awards. During the event, various judges interviewed the award nominees and heard every kid’s story, with the judges then selecting one “Youth of the Year” winner. The winner would go on to represent the Boys & Girls Clubs of…

Shawn Savela announces candidacy for MN House District 8B

DULUTH, Minn. — Native Duluthian Shawn Sevela (R) announced his candidacy for Minnesota House District 8B. Shawn Savela is a lifelong Duluth resident. He says he’s seeking the seat to address fraud, reduce over-taxation and regulation, and restore confidence in Minnesota’s public institutions. Savela says he would create a state oversight office called Minnesota Doge to audit government programs and…

Oglala Sioux Tribe says three tribal members arrested in Minneapolis are in ICE detention

The president of the Oglala Sioux Tribe in South Dakota said three of the four tribal members detained by ICE agents in Minneapolis last week have been transferred to an ICE facility and called for their immediate release. President Frank Star Comes Out said the Department of Homeland Security refused to release more information on the men arrested unless the tribe entered into an immigration agreement with ICE. He said the tribe has no plans to enter into an agreement with ICE.

Oglala Sioux Tribe says three tribal members arrested in Minneapolis are in ICE detention

Oglala Sioux Tribe Flag (AP) – The president of Oglala Sioux Tribe in South Dakota on Tuesday called for the immediate release of tribal members who were detained at a homeless encampment by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minnesota last week. Three of the four Oglala Sioux Tribe members who were arrested in Minneapolis on Friday have been transferred…

Wisconsin Gov. Evers questions his lieutenant governor’s immigration enforcement proposal

Governor Tony Evers MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is questioning whether a proposal from his own lieutenant governor to ban federal immigration enforcement actions around courthouses, schools, day cares and other locations can, or should, be done. Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, a Democrat, is running for governor this year after Evers decided against seeking a third term. She is…

What to know about the warrants most immigration agents use to make arrests

(AP) – As the Trump administration intensifies immigration enforcement nationwide, a wave of high-profile arrests — many unfolding at private homes and businesses and captured on video — has pushed one legal question into the center of the national debate: When can federal immigration agents lawfully enter private property to make an arrest? That question has taken on new urgency in cities like…

Court documents tie alleged ring-leader of Duluth ‘Drug Trafficking Organization’ to murder

John Deon Herring DULUTH. Min. – Branden Russell King has been arrested accused of shooting and killing Chazz Toney on October 10, 2025.  The indictment filed in St. Louis County court explained the alleged facts of the investigation.  It does not explain a motive.  That indictment does not mention John Herring, but Toney’s name is mention with Herring in other…

Gaza’s living conditions worsen as strong winds and hypothermia kill 5

Strong winds have caused at least four deaths in Gaza as walls collapsed onto tents in the coastal territory. Hospital authorities reported the fatalities on Tuesday, highlighting the dangerous living conditions that persist after years of Israeli bombardment and aid shortages. A ceasefire has been in effect since October 10, but aid groups say many Palestinians lack adequate shelter for winter storms. Gaza’s Health Ministry also reported a rise in child deaths, with a 1-year-old boy dying of hypothermia. UNICEF says over 100 children have been killed by military means since the ceasefire began.

Minneapolis duo details their ICE detention, including pressure to rat on protest organizers

Two Minneapolis friends who have been monitoring immigration officers’ actions during the Trump administration’s latest crackdown say they were detained without charge for several hours in distressing conditions, denied phone calls, and pressured to rat out protest organizers and people living in the country illegally. Brandon Sigüenza and Patty O’Keefe’s accusations suggest that the Department of Homeland Security is using similar tactics in Minneapolis as it did during the crackdowns in Los Angeles, Chicago and New Orleans. Federal officers are again using roving patrols, warrantless arrests and aggressive tactics such as spraying chemical irritants, breaking car windows and recording protesters, including Renee Good in the moments before an ICE officer fatally shot her.

Justice Department sees no basis for civil rights probe in Minnesota ICE shooting, official says

A bullet hole is seen in the windshield as law enforcement officers work at the scene of a shooting involving federal law enforcement agents, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Minneapolis. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department does not believe there is currently any basis to open a criminal civil rights investigation into the killing of a woman by a U.S….

Eveleth man accused of sexually assaulting two teens

Axsel Davian Ibarraa EVELETH, Min. – Eveleth Police say Axsel Davian Ibarra, 22, Eveleth sexually assault two teens. The probable cause statement says Ibarra invited two teens to his apartment. The three were watching a movie and listening to music, plus playing a card game. Police department says Ibarra was giving the teens alcohol. Ibarra is then accused of becoming…

Detroit Auto Show opens as industry pares back splashy debuts and leans on test tracks

The Detroit Auto Show returns this week. The annual show offers an opportunity to take a peek at the cars of today and tomorrow and also go for a spin. More than 40 vehicle brands will be on display. Last year, attendees took 100,000 rides. The show begins Tuesday evening with vehicle announcements from Ford. It opens to the public Saturday and runs through the following Sunday. The show was once a major platform for vehicle debuts. Automakers now feel new models can make a bigger splash when they are unveiled to a digital audience on a day when they don’t have to share the spotlight with rivals.

Prosecutors resigning from U.S. Attorney’s Office in Minnesota

First Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson describes a sprawling fraud investigation involving state-run programs in Minnesota at a news conference Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Minneapolis. ST PAUL, Min. – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz says at least six prosecutors, including former acting U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson, have resigned from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Minnesota. Governor Walz…

Trump administration says it is ending deportation protections for some Somali migrants

The Trump administration has announced it will end Temporary Protected Status for Somali immigrants. This affects hundreds of people living in the U.S. with TPS protections. The Department of Homeland Security stated that affected Somalis must leave by March 17. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the decision prioritizes Americans. Trump was in Michigan on Tuesday and renewed his attacks on Somalis. The Council on American-Islamic Relations criticized the administration’s move, calling it a “bigoted attack.” Somalia has faced chronic strife and natural disasters. TPS was established in 1990 to help those fleeing unstable conditions. Critics argue the protections, meant to be temporary, often become permanent.

House fire in Gogebic County leaves 1 dead

WAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A house fire in Gogebic County left one person dead. According to officials at 5:26 a.m. Tuesday, the crew responded to reports of a house fire in Wakefield Township. Upon arrival, they found one person outside who said someone else was still in the home. Officials say attempts were then made to rescue the other person,…

Justice Department prosecutors resign amid turmoil over Minnesota ICE shooting investigation

Roughly half a dozen federal prosecutors in Minnesota have resigned and several supervisors in the criminal section of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division have announced their departures amid turmoil over the federal investigation into the killing of a woman by by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis. That’s according to people familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss personnel matters. The resignations follow growing tensions over a decision by the Trump administration to block the state out of the investigation into the shooting of Renee Good, who was fatally shot in the head by an immigration agent last week.

Plane used in boat strike off Venezuela was painted to look like a civilian aircraft, AP sources say

The plane used by the U.S. military to strike an alleged drug-smuggling boat off Venezuela last fall was painted to look like a civilian aircraft. That appears to be at odds with the Pentagon’s manual on the laws of war, which prohibits  troops from pretending to be civilians while engaged in combat. The plane was carrying munitions in the fuselage, raising questions about the extent to which the operation was disguised. Details of the plane’s appearance, first reported by The New York Times, were confirmed by two people familiar with the situation who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss it. The Pentagon said “the U.S. military utilizes a wide array of standard and nonstandard aircraft depending on mission requirements.”

Photos of demonstrators outside the Supreme Court as it considers upholding transgender sports bans

WASHINGTON (AP) — People for and against letting transgender girls and women play on female school sports teams gathered at The Supreme Court on Tuesday. A majority of the justices indicated they would rule that state bans don’t violate the Constitution or the landmark Title IX law, which prohibits discrimination in education and has produced dramatic growth in girls and…

Director Timothy Busfield turns himself in to face child sex abuse charges in New Mexico

Director and Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield turned himself in Tuesday to authorities in New Mexico to face child sex abuse charges. This comes after Albuquerque police issued an arrest warrant on counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and child abuse. The acts allegedly occurred on the set of “The Cleaning Lady,” a TV series Busfield directed and acted in. Busfield denied the allegations when interviewed by authorities during the investigation. He suggested the boy’s mother was seeking revenge for her children being replaced on the series. He is known for appearances in “The West Wing,” “Field of Dreams” and “Thirtysomething,” the latter of which won him an Emmy.

Vikings receiver Jordan Addison faces misdemeanor trespassing charge after arrest in Florida

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison faces a misdemeanor trespassing charge following his arrest in Florida. Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrest records show Addison was detained in Tampa at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino at 3:46 a.m. Monday. He was released on $500 cash bond in the afternoon. Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and coach Kevin O’Connell both declined to speak specifically about it at a season-ending news conference Tuesday. Addison served a three-game suspension to start the 2025 season for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy. That stemmed from his drunken driving arrest the previous year.

FACT FOCUS: Trump repeats false claims when discussing Greenland’s security in the Arctic

U.S. President Donald Trump has made an American takeover of Greenland a focus of his second term in the White House. He has called it a national security priority while repeating false claims about the strategic Arctic island. In recent comments, he has floated using military force as an option to take control of Greenland. He has said that if the U.S. does not acquire the island then it will fall into Chinese or Russian hands. Greenland is a self-governing territory of NATO ally Denmark. Experts have repeatedly rebuffed Trump’s claims.

Clintons refuse to testify in House Epstein probe as Republicans threaten contempt proceedings

Bill and Hillary Clinton(CNN) WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Tuesday that they will refuse to comply with a congressional subpoena to testify in a House committee’s investigation of Jeffrey Epstein even as Republican lawmakers prepare contempt of Congress proceedings against them. The Clintons, in a letter released on social media, slammed the House Oversight probe as “legally invalid”…

Trump cancels meetings with Iranian officials and tells protesters ‘help is on its way’

President Doanld Trump says he’s canceled talks with Iranian officials amid a protest crackdown, telling Iranian citizens “help is on its way.” Trump has not offered any details about what the help would entail. This comes after the Republican president days ago said Iran wants to negotiate with Washington after his threat to strike the Islamic Republic, where human rights monitors say the death toll during protests tops 2,000. Trump with his social media message Tuesday appears to make an abrupt shift about his willingness to engage with the Iranian government. Trump says, “Iranian Patriots, KEEP PROTESTING.” Iran warns the U.S. military and Israel would be targets if Washington uses force to protect demonstrators.

Mike Tomlin steps down after 19 seasons as coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin yells before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Mike Tomlin era in Pittsburgh is over. The longest-tenured head coach in major American professional sports stepped down from his job leading the Steelers on Tuesday after yet…

Mike Tomlin steps down after 19 seasons as coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers

The Mike Tomlin era with the Pittsburgh Steelers is over. The longest tenured head coach in major American professional sports stepped down Tuesday after yet another quick playoff exit. The announcement came a day after the end of Tomlin’s 19th season in Pittsburgh. Tomlin won a Super Bowl and went to another during his first four seasons with the Steelers before the club settled into a familiar and frustrating pattern of solid if not always spectacular play followed by a playoff cameo that ended with the Steelers on the wrong side of a blowout. Tomlin went 193-112-2 in Pittsburgh but lost each of his last seven playoff games.

Trump is ending protected immigration status for Somalis, long a target of his anti-immigrant barbs

President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House before signing an executive order regarding childhood cancer and the use of AI, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, in Washington. Donald Trump’s administration said Tuesday it will end temporary protected status for immigrants from Somalia, the latest move in the president’s mass deportation agenda. The move affects hundreds of…