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He left the US for an internship. Trump’s travel ban made it impossible to return

January 26, 2026

By MAKIYA SEMINERA - AP Education Writer

The Trump administration has thrown up new obstacles for international students, from travel bans to a pause in visa appointments and new layers of vetting. Arrivals of new international students to the U.S. plunged last fall. New would-be students had to look elsewhere, but the hurdles have made life particularly complicated for ones like Patrick Thaw who were well into their U.S. college careers. Thaw, a Myanmar native, had planned to return to the University of Michigan for his junior year after completing a research internship in Singapore last summer. Instead, he was stranded half a world away by a shift in U.S. immigration policy.

What to know about a French ex-senator on trial for drugging a lawmaker to sexually assault her

January 26, 2026

By SYLVIE CORBET - Associated Press

A former French senator is on trial in Paris, accused of drugging a lawmaker to sexually assault her. Joel Guerriau is accused of putting ecstasy in a glass of champagne served to parliament member Sandrine Josso. She felt unwell and left his apartment. Guerriau denies intending to drug her. Blood tests revealed Josso ingested a significant amount of MDMA, known as ecstasy. Guerriau faces charges of drug use, possession, and administering a substance to commit assault. This case follows the landmark Pelicot trial, which highlighted drug-facilitated sexual abuse in France.

Former candidate Perry Johnson joins crowded Republican field running for governor of Michigan

January 26, 2026

By ISABELLA VOLMERT - Associated Press

A Michigan Republican businessman has joined a crowded field of candidates vying for to be the state’s next governor. In a video released Monday announcing his campaign, Johnson describes Michigan’s government as inefficient. Johnson, a management consultant, ran for governor of the battleground state in 2022 and ran a long shot bid for president ahead of 2024. Johnson’s 2022 bid ended after failing to collect enough valid signatures, but not before he spent nearly $8 million. In an interview with the Detroit News, he has pledged to spend big ahead of the Aug. 4 primary.

The Latest: Federal judge to hear arguments on Minnesota’s immigration crackdown after shootings

January 26, 2026

By The Associated Press

A federal judge will hear arguments on whether she should at least temporarily halt the immigration crackdown in Minnesota that has led to the fatal shootings of two people by government officers. The state of Minnesota and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul sued the Department of Homeland Security earlier this month, five days after Renee Good was shot by an Immigration and Customs officer. The shooting of Alex Pretti by a Border Patrol officer on Saturday has only added urgency to the case.

Talks with US and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi were constructive but major challenges remain, Kremlin says

January 26, 2026

By The Associated Press

Negotiations to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are showing signs of progress, but major challenges remain, according to a senior Kremlin official. Talks between Ukraine, Russia and the United States in Abu Dhabi were described as constructive, with another round planned for next week. However, no major breakthroughs have been reported. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also called the talks constructive and mentioned that a document for U.S. security guarantees is ready but needs formal signing. Meanwhile, the war continues, with both sides engaging in drone attacks over the weekend. Negotiators will meet again in early February.

European Union opens investigation into Musk’s AI chatbot Grok over sexual deepfakes

January 26, 2026

By KELVIN CHAN - AP Business Writer

European Union regulators have opened a formal investigation into Elon Musk’s social media platform X after its AI chatbot Grok started producing nonconsensual sexualized deepfake images. The scrutiny from Brussels comes after Grok sparked backlash by using AI to undress people, including children, in images. Sme governments have banned the service or issued warnings. The EU’s executive is examining whether X has met its obligations under the Digital Services Act to contain illegal content. An X spokeswoman said the platform remains committed to safety and has zero tolerance for child sexual exploitation and non-consensual nudity.

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Minnesota’s special legislative elections

January 26, 2026

By ROBERT YOON - Associated Press

Two Minnesota special elections in heavily Democratic Twin Cities-area state legislative districts will decide control of the state’s House of Representatives for the third time in less than a year. Republicans hold a 67-65 advantage in the chamber after two Democratic representatives were elected to other offices in November. The chamber has operated under a power-sharing agreement between the two parties for much of the last year. Tuesday’s contests take place just days after a U.S. Border Patrol agent fatally shot a man in Minneapolis, sparking protests and renewed calls for federal immigration officers to leave the state.

‘A Team’ of real estate brokers faces sex crimes trial in New York

January 26, 2026

By MICHAEL R. SISAK and LARRY NEUMEISTER - Associated Press

Three brothers, including two once dubbed “The A Team” for their skill at selling high-end real estate, face opening statements at a New York trial where they are charged with drugging and raping numerous women. The Alexander brothers — Tal and twins Alon and Oren — have pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking charges. Their lawyers insist that prosecutors are criminalizing sexual activity between consenting adults. Opening statements are scheduled for Tuesday. The men have been held without bail since their 2024 arrest in Miami, where they lived. Oren and Tal sold real estate in New York, Miami and Los Angeles. Their brother ran the family’s private security firm.

10 years, 3,000 creatives: the uphill battle for Black talent in Italian fashion

January 26, 2026

By COLLEEN BARRY - AP Fashion Writer

Michelle Francine Ngonmo, a Cameroonian-Italian, has dedicated her career to promoting Africans and people of color in Italian fashion. She founded the Afrofashion Association a decade ago to address the lack of representation. Ngonmo produces runway shows, mentors talent, and launched the Black Carpet Awards. The association has worked with 3,000 people of color, with 92 in creative jobs. Despite initial momentum from the Black Lives Matter movement, attention has waned. Ngonmo now focuses on supportive institutions like the Italian National Fashion Chamber, which backs emerging Black talents like Victor-Hart.

Yemen rebels threaten new Red Sea attack as US aircraft carrier heads toward Iran

January 26, 2026

By JON GAMBRELL - Associated Press

Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have threatened new attacks on ships in the Red Sea corridor. This move seems to support Iran, which is concerned about a U.S. aircraft carrier approaching the region. The Houthis released a video showing a ship on fire with the caption “Soon.” They attacked over 100 ships during Israel’s war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip but halted after a ceasefire. The threat comes as the USS Abraham Lincoln moves toward the area. Meanwhile, Iran has renewed warnings to Israel and the U.S., saying any attack would be met with a strong response.

Private jet with 8 aboard crashes on takeoff in Maine, FAA says

January 26, 2026

AP

The Federal Aviation Administration says a private aircraft with eight people on board has crashed on takeoff from Bangor International Airport in Maine. The Bombardier Challenger 600 crashed around 7:45 p.m. Sunday. There was no immediate word on the conditions of those aboard and an airport statement said the airport was closed and emergency crews were at the site. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating. The crash occurred as New England and much of the country grappled with a massive winter storm. Bangor had steady snowfall Sunday like much of the northeastern United States.

Hundreds rescued from deadly ferry disaster in Philippines

January 26, 2026

By JIM GOMEZ - Associated Press

An inter-island ferry with more than 350 on board has sunk in the southern Philippines after midnight and rescuers have saved at least 316 passengers and retrieved 15 bodies. Officials say the M/V Trisha Kerstin 3, a cargo and passenger ferry, was sailing from the port city of Zamboanga to southern Jolo island in Sulu province with 332 passengers and 27 crew members early Monday when it apparently encountered technical problems and sank. Coast guard officials said the cause of the accident was not immediately clear, but noted that the boat was cleared by the coast guard before departing and did not appear to be overcrowded.

Investigators will detail the causes of the midair collision over Washington and recommend changes

January 26, 2026

By JOSH FUNK - AP Transportation Writer

So many things went wrong last Jan. 29 to contribute to the collision between an airliner and a U.S. Army helicopter that killed 67 people that the National Transportation Safety Board isn’t likely to identify a single cause at its hearing Tuesday. Instead, the investigators will detail all the things they found that played a role in the crash near Washington, and the board will recommend changes that should be made to help prevent a similar event from happening again. Family members of the victims hope those suggestions won’t be ignored the same way many past NTSB recommendations have been after other crashes.

T-wolves and Warriors return to play in ‘bizarre, sad’ game with grieving Minneapolis on their minds

January 25, 2026

By DAVE CAMPBELL - AP Sports Writer

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors have returned to the court after their game was postponed following the fatal shooting of a man in Minneapolis by federal immigration officers. Timberwolves coach Chris Finch was clearly and deeply moved by the situation as he expressed on behalf of the organization his heartbreak for the community’s collective fear and pain from the ongoing crackdown. The Timberwolves held a moment of silence for Alex Pretti prior to the national anthem. Warriors coach Steve Kerr also shared his sadness and said he felt a “pall that’s been cast over the city.”

Judge set to hear arguments on Minnesota’s immigration crackdown after fatal shootings

January 25, 2026

By STEVE KARNOWSKI - Associated Press

A federal judge is set to hear arguments Monday on whether to pause an immigration crackdown in Minnesota. This follows the fatal shootings of two people by government officers. The state and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul sued the Department of Homeland Security two weeks ago. They want to restore conditions before the Trump administration’s Operation Metro Surge began in December. Democratic Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison plans to attend the hearing. Justice Department attorneys have called the lawsuit legally frivolous. The case could have implications for other states facing similar immigration enforcement operations like that underway in Minnesota.

Rep. Pete Stauber (R) Minnesota's 8th Congressional District

Congressman Stauber calls on Gov. Walz, Minnesota elected leaders to ‘seek cooperation’

January 25, 2026

Dan Hanger,

U.S. Representative Pete Stauber, a Republican representing Minnesota’s 8th congressional district, released a statement Sunday, one day after a second fatal shooting of a Minneapolis resident by federal agents. Stauber is calling on Gov. Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Frey to “seek cooperation” and avoid interfering with “legitimate law enforcement operations.” Below is Stauber’s full statement: “As a former law enforcement…

Sixty CEOs of Minneapolis-based companies call for ‘immediate deescalation of tensions’

January 25, 2026

Dan Hanger,

Logos of Minneapolis-bases companies who signed letter The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce released a letter Sunday on behalf of more than 60 CEOs of Minnesota-based companies after the second death of a Minneapolis resident involving federal agents. The full text of the letter: The business community in Minnesota prides itself in providing leadership and solving problems to ensure a strong…

Mayor Reinert says Duluth stands with Minneapolis, calls for end of Operation Metro Surge

January 25, 2026

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert released a lengthy statement Sunday regarding the fatal shooting in Minneapolis Saturday involving federal agents. Reinert also released a video message on the topic (see below). Reinert said the city of Duluth stands with Minneapolis. Reinert also said the city joins fellow Minnesotans in a call to de-escalate federal operations and end Operation…

Federal and state officials both claim moral high ground in immigration crackdown after shooting

January 25, 2026

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — In dueling news conferences, federal and state officials offered starkly different messages Sunday about the immigration crackdown that has swept across Minneapolis and surrounding cities, with both claiming the moral high ground after another shooting death by federal agents. Courtesy: Associated Press “Which side do you want to be on?” Gov. Tim Walz asked the public. “The…

Trump, unbowed by backlash to Minneapolis shooting, blames Democrats for ‘chaos’

January 25, 2026

By MICHELLE L. PRICE - Associated Press

The fatal shooting of a Minneapolis protester by a federal immigration officer touched off a firestorm and prompted some fellow Republicans to question President Donald Trump’s hard-line immigration crackdown, but the president on Sunday night doubled down and blamed Democratic officials. After remaining relatively quiet on Sunday, the Republican president in two lengthy social media posts said that Democrats had encouraged people to obstruct law enforcement operations. He also called on officials in Minnesota to work with immigration officers and “turn over” people who were in the U.S. illegally.

Moderate Sen. Jacky Rosen urges Noem’s impeachment as Dem fury grows over Minneapolis shooting

January 25, 2026

By MARY CLARE JALONICK - Associated Press

Moderate Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen is calling for the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, saying that her “attempt to mislead the American public” about the fatal shooting of a 37 year-old protester in Minneapolis is “deeply shameful.” The call from the Nevada senator comes amid a growing fury from congressional Democrats who have also vowed to block funding for the Homeland Security Department. A Democratic House resolution to launch impeachment proceedings against Noem has the support of more than 100 Democrats, but few Senate Democrats have so far weighed in.

Trump says US used secret weapon to disable Venezuelan equipment in Maduro raid

January 25, 2026

AP

President Donald Trump says the U.S. used a secret weapon he called “The Discombobulator” to disable Venezuelan equipment when the U.S. captured Nicolás Maduro. The president also renewed his threat to conduct military strikes on land against drug cartels, including in Mexico. Trump made the comments in an interview Friday with the New York Post. The Republican president was commenting on reports that the U.S. had a pulsed energy weapon and said, “The Discombobulator. I’m not allowed to talk about it.” He said the weapon made Venezuelan equipment “not work.”

Roger Penske’s team wins third consecutive Rolex 24 at Daytona in thrilling finish

January 25, 2026

By JENNA FRYER - AP Auto Racing Writer

Roger Penske’s team won the Rolex 24 at Daytona, marking a three-peat in the prestigious endurance race. The Penske squad becomes the third team in the event’s 64-year history to achieve the feat. The Porsche Penske Motorsports team joins Chip Ganassi Racing and Wayne Taylor Racing in this accomplishment. Brazilian driver Felipe Nasr, the only constant in the lineup, helped secure the win. Nasr held off Action Express Racing’s Cadillac in the final hour. The race had a record-long caution because of foggy conditions, lasting more than six hours. The event featured 60 cars and 228 drivers from 32 countries.

NBA postpones Grizzlies-Nuggets game because of the winter storm

January 25, 2026

AP

A game between the Denver Nuggets and Memphis Grizzlies has been postponed because of a massive winter storm that’s moving across much of the United States. NBA officials announced less than three hours before tipoff that the game would be rescheduled because of conditions in the Memphis area, where a mixture of snow, sleet and freezing rain began falling early Saturday morning and continued Sunday. Both teams and the officiating crew had arrived in Memphis. That wasn’t the case in Milwaukee, where the Bucks were set to host the Dallas Mavericks at 7 p.m. Eastern on Sunday. The Mavs were unable to fly in Saturday night.

Minnesota CEOs issue joint letter urging de-escalation in Minnesota after shooting

January 25, 2026

By MAE ANDERSON - AP Business Writer

More than 60 CEOs of Minnesota-based companies signed an open letter posted on the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce website on Sunday calling for state, local and federal officials to work together, as businesses grapple with how to address tensions in the state and across the country following two fatal shootings by federal agents amid a massive immigration enforcement operation that has spurred protests. CEOs that signed the letter included 3M CEO William Brown, Best Buy CEO Corie Barry, General Mills CEO Jeff Harmening, Target incoming CEO Michael Fiddelke, UnitedHealth Group CEO Stephen Helmsley, and others. Over the past two weeks protesters have targeted some businesses they see as aiding federal immigration enforcement, including Minneapolis-based Target.

Israel launches ‘large scale operation’ to locate last hostage in Gaza

January 25, 2026

By NATALIE MELZER - Associated Press

Israel says its military is conducting a large-scale operation to locate the last hostage in Gaza. This comes as Washington and other mediators pressure Israel and Hamas to move into the next phase of their ceasefire. On Sunday, Israel’s Cabinet was meeting to discuss opening Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt. Returning the remaining hostage, Ran Gvili, has been seen as removing the main obstacle to this move. The ceasefire’s first phase, which began on Oct. 10, includes the return of all remaining hostages. Israel accuses Hamas of delaying the recovery of Gvili’s remains, while Hamas claims it has provided all available information.

‘Mercy’ unseats ‘Avatar: Fire & Ash’ atop the box office on snow-blanketed weekend in theaters

January 25, 2026

By JAKE COYLE - AP Film Writer

With a winter storm blanketing a large swath of the country, Hollywood had its quietest weekend of the year at the box office. The Amazon MGM sci-fi thriller “Mercy” dethroned “Avatar: Fire and Ash” from the No. 1 spot with $11.2 million in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday. Hundreds of theaters were forced to close due to the storm spreading from Texas to Maine. But the weekend was never going to be a blockbuster one. “Mercy,” starring Chris Pratt, arrived with withering reviews and an equally poor reception from audiences. But it was still enough to finally dislodge James Cameron’s third Pandora epic from its monthlong perch atop the box office.

A man is under arrest for assaulting U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost at the Sundance Film Festival

January 25, 2026

By LINDSEY BAHR - AP Film Writer

A man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting Florida Congressman Maxwell Frost at a party during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. Frost writes on X that he was punched by a man who claimed President Trump would deport him. The altercation occurred Friday night at a private party hosted by the talent agency CAA. Frost is thanking venue security and police for their help. The suspect, identified as Christian Young, reportedly crashed the party. The Sundance Film Festival is condemning the assault and emphasizing attendee safety. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is expressing horror at the attack.

Some Republicans call for investigation after fatal shooting in Minneapolis

January 25, 2026

By STEVEN SLOAN - Associated Press

Some Republicans are calling for a deeper investigation into federal immigration tactics after a U.S. Border Patrol agent fatally shot a man in Minneapolis. And those calls are an early sign that the accounting of events by President Donald Trump’s administration may face bipartisan scrutiny. The Republican congressman who heads the House Homeland Security Committee is seeking testimony from leaders at Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Two Republican senators are pressing for more information about the shooting. Meanwhile, administration officials remain firm in their defense of the hard-line immigration enforcement tactics in the Minnesota city,

Democrats vow to oppose homeland security funding bill. That increases the chance of a shutdown

January 25, 2026

By KEVIN FREKING and MARY CLARE JALONICK - Associated Press

Democratic senators are vowing to oppose a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security following the shooting death of a man in Minnesota. And that opposition increases the prospect of a partial government shutdown by week’s end. Six of the 12 annual spending bills for the current budget year have been signed into law. Six more await Senate action. If senators fail to act by midnight Friday, funding for agencies covered under those remaining six bills will lapse. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer says what’s happening in Minnesota is “appalling” and he’s pledging that Democrats will block a funding package that includes homeland security money.

Carney says Canada has no plans to pursue free trade agreement with China as Trump threatens tariffs

January 25, 2026

By ROB GILLIES - Associated Press

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says his country has no intention of pursuing a free trade deal with China. He was responding to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 100% tariff on goods imported from Canada if America’s northern neighbor went ahead with a trade deal with Beijing. Carney says he merely cut some tariffs on a few sectors that were recently hit with tariffs. He says under the free trade agreement with the U.S. and Mexico there are commitments not to pursue free trade agreements with nonmarket economies without prior notification.

Massive winter storm across the US brings ice, frigid temperatures and widespread power outages

January 25, 2026

By KATE BRUMBACK and JULIE WALKER - Associated Press

A massive winter storm continues to hit large parts of the country, dumping snow, sleet and freezing rain. Frigid temperatures, power outages, and treacherous road conditions were widespread. The National Weather Service says the storm is expected to continue through Monday. Heavy snow is forecast from the Ohio Valley to the Northeast, while ice threatens the Lower Mississippi Valley to the Southeast. The number of customers without power was approaching 800,000, according to poweroutage.us, and the number was rising. More than 10,000 flights have been canceled. President Donald Trump approved emergency declarations for at least a dozen states by Saturday.

American rock climber Alex Honnold reaches top of Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes

January 25, 2026

By KATIE TAM - Associated Press

American rock climber Alex Honnold has ascended the Taipei 101 skyscraper without any ropes or protective equipment. Cheers erupted from a street-level crowd as he reached the top of the spire of the 1,667-foot tower about 90 minutes after he started on Sunday. Wearing a red short-sleeve shirt, he waved his arms back and forth over his head. Honnold’s free solo climb of the iconic building in Taiwan’s capital was being broadcast live on Netflix. The ascent was delayed for 24 hours due to rain.

Sleep-tracking devices have limits. Experts want users to know what they are

January 25, 2026

By R.J. RICO and EMILIE MEGNIEN - Associated Press

Millions of people rely on wearable devices to monitor how well they’re sleeping. Sleep trackers don’t necessarily measure sleep directly but instead infer states of slumber from signals like heart rate and movement. Experts say it’s therefore important to understand what the devices can and cannot measure. A University of Michigan math professor who researches the science behind sleep wearables says the algorithms used by major brands are highly accurate in determining when someone is asleep and somewhat helpful for estimating sleep stages. But a neurologist at the Morehouse School of Medicine says some wearers become fixated on their sleep scores. There’s even a medical term for an unhealthy obsession with ideal sleep: orthosomnia.

How Americans are using AI at work, according to a new Gallup poll

January 25, 2026

By MATT O'BRIEN and LINLEY SANDERS - Associated Press

A new Gallup poll finds that American workers have adopted artificial intelligence into their work lives at a remarkable pace over the past few years. Some 12% of employed adults say they use AI daily in their job, while nearly half say they’ve used it at least a few times a year. That compares with 21% who were using AI at least occasionally a few years ago. The findings point to the impact of the widespread commercial boom that ChatGPT sparked for generative AI tools that can write emails and computer code, summarize long documents or help answer questions. The Gallup Workforce survey of more than 22,000 U.S. workers was conducted last fall.

Getting to ‘no’: Europe’s leaders find a way to speak with one voice against Trump

January 25, 2026

By LAURIE KELLMAN - Associated Press

European leaders are finding a way to speak with one voice against President Donald Trump and they’re increasingly willing to say “no” to his demands. Trump’s insistence on U.S. control over Greenland has sparked strong opposition from European leaders. During a showdown in Davos, Switzerland, last week, the prime ministers of Britain and Norway issued sharp warnings against Trump’s threats. That European unity marks a shift from appeasing Trump to defying him, and Denmark’s prime minister emphasized the importance of standing together. Trump’s transactional approach to diplomacy has created a disconnect with European leaders.

People brace themselves for the winter storm moving across the US, in photos

January 25, 2026

The Associated Press

A monster storm is expected to wreak havoc across much of the United States. The storm threatens to knock out power for days and snarl major roadways. Roughly 140 million people were under a winter storm warning from New Mexico to New England. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Categories: US & World News

Aryna Sabalenka beats 19-year-old Mboko, faces 18-year-old Jovic in Australian Open quarterfinals

January 25, 2026

By JOHN PYE - AP Sports Writer

Aryna Sabalenka held off 19-year-old Vicky Mboko 6-1, 7-6 (1) to advance to an Australian Open quarterfinal against another teenager, 18-year-old Iva Jovic. The 29-seeded Jovic overwhelmed Yulia Putintseva 6-0, 6-1 in 53 minutes as she moved into the last eight in a Grand Slam for the first time. She’s been getting some good advice from 24-time major winner Novak Djokovic during the tournament. Coco Gauff, 21, is into the Australian Open quarterfinals for the third straight year. And so is men’s No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, who had a 7-6 (6), 6-4, 7-5 win over No. 19-seeded Tommy Paul. He’s also been looking to Djokovic for inspiration on his serve.

Federal immigration enforcement focusing on Iron Range Mexican restaurant again

January 25, 2026

Matt McConico,

Cazadores Mexican Restaurant Logo VIRGINIA, Minn. – Federal court records show Homeland Security were “conducting surveillance near the Cazadores Mexican restaurant” in Virginia. In October 2025, agents from Border Patrol and Enforcement Removal Operations raided El Charro Mexican Bar and Grill and La Tequila Taco Shop. Both of those restaurants are in Hibbing. The new revelation comes from federal court…

The man killed by a US Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis was an ICU nurse, family says

January 25, 2026

Matt McConico,

Alex Jeffrey Pretti MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Family members say the man killed by a U.S. Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis on Saturday was an intensive care nurse at a VA hospital who cared deeply about people and was upset by President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown in his city. Alex Jeffrey Pretti, 37, was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed getting in adventures with Joule, his…

Charles Bediako makes immediate impact for No. 17 Alabama in his return to college basketball

January 24, 2026

By KENNINGTON LLOYD SMITH III - Associated Press

Alabama’s Charles Bediako had four dunks, two steals and two blocks in his first college action in nearly three years against Tennessee. Playing two days after a Tuscaloosa judge temporarily reinstated his college eligibility and blocked the NCAA from retaliating for his return, the 7-footer finished with 13 points and three rebounds in 25 minutes in a 79-73 loss to the Volunteers. Bediako checked into the game amid a rousing ovation with 16:11 to play in the first half and helped the 17th-ranked Crimson Tide score 26 points in the paint while building a 39-36 lead at the break. The 23-year-old center added an inside presence that Alabama had been missing all season.

Videos show deadly Minneapolis shooting and political leaders reach different conclusions

January 24, 2026

By HANNAH FINGERHUT - Associated Press

A second fatal shooting in Minneapolis again led tensions to boil over as local, state and national leaders weighed in with conflicting accounts of how the situation unfolded. On the frigid Saturday morning, a Border Patrol agent shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Jeffrey Pretti after a scuffle. The shooting occurred amid daily protests in the Twin Cities. Numerous videos posted online offered different perspectives, and political leaders reached different conclusions from the footage. Democratic leaders say it showed the deadly encounter was the result of untrained federal officers overreacting, and the Trump administration saying the man provoked the violence.

From frigid quiet to outraged sorrow, a few hours on Minneapolis street where agents killed man

January 24, 2026

By JACK BROOK and MARK VANCLEAVE - Associated Press

The morning started frigid and quiet on Minneapolis’ “Eat Street,” a stretch of road south of downtown famous for its small coffee shops and restaurants ranging from New American to Vietnamese. But around 9 a.m. Saturday, a federal immigration officer shot and killed a man there, about 1.5 miles from the scene of another fatal shooting of a local woman observing immigration operations earlier this month that sparked outrage and daily protests. And in just over an hour, anger exploded again in the city already on edge, where even before the current immigration enforcement surge networks of thousands of residents had organized to monitor and denounce it.

NBA postpones Timberwolves-Warriors game in Minneapolis after fatal shooting by federal officer

January 24, 2026

AP

The NBA game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors has been postponed following another fatal shooting by a federal officer in Minneapolis. The league announced the decision was made Saturday to “prioritize the safety and security of the Minneapolis community” after 37-year-old Alex Pretti was killed in a confrontation with officers on a street in a commercial district less than two miles from Target Center, the downtown arena where the Timberwolves play. The game was rescheduled for Sunday afternoon. The Timberwolves and Warriors are also scheduled to play on Monday night.

The man killed by a federal officer in Minneapolis was an ICU nurse, family says

January 24, 2026

By MICHAEL BIESECKER, TIM SULLIVAN and JIM MUSTIAN - Associated Press

Family members say the man who was killed by a federal officer in Minneapolis was an intensive care nurse at the Veterans Administration who cared deeply about people and was upset by President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown in his city. Thirty-seven-year-old Alex Jeffrey Pretti was an avid outdoorsman who loved getting in adventures with his dog. He had participated in protests following the killing of Renee Good by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Law Enforcement officer earlier this month. Court records showed he had no criminal record. His family said he had never had any interactions with law enforcement beyond a could traffic tickets.

READ IT: Gov. Walz statement following Border Patrol killing Minnesota man

January 24, 2026

Matt McConico,

Gov. Tim Walz news conference following January 24, 2026 deadly shooting by federal officials ST. PAUL, Min – Governor Tim Walz today issued the following statement in response to a third shooting involving federal law enforcement agents in Minnesota. “The federal occupation of Minnesota long ago stopped being a matter of immigration enforcement. It is a campaign of organized brutality…

Saturday developments in deadly fed shooting

January 24, 2026

Matt McConico,

A person holds a Minnesota state flag as federal immigration officers deploy tear gas Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP) – Federal officers shot and killed a 37-year-old man in Minneapolis amid the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, according to a hospital record obtained by the Associated Press. Minneapolis Gov. Tim Walz, a Democrat, said in a social media post that…

READ IT: Initial statement from the Department of Homeland Security following deadly shooting

January 24, 2026

Matt McConico,

Picture released from Department of Homeland Security follow January 26, 2026 deadly shooting Below is the initial statement from the Department of Homeland Security following a deadly shooting on January 24, 2026: At 9:05 AM CT, as DHS law enforcement officers were conducting a targeted operation in Minneapolis against an illegal alien wanted for violent assault, an individual approached US…

Governor: A person has been shot, killed by federal officers in Minnesota amid immigration crackdown

January 24, 2026

By The Associated Press

Federal officers shot and killed a 51-year-old man in Minneapolis amid the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, according to a hospital record obtained by the Associated Press.Minneapolis Gov. Tim Walz, a Democrat, said in a social media post that he had been in contact with the White House after the shooting. He called on President Donald Trump to end the crackdown in his state. The details surrounding the shooting weren’t immediately clear.

Man shot during Minneapolis immigration crackdown has died

January 24, 2026

Matt McConico,

Man shot by federal agents has died, say Minneapolis police chief (January 24, 2026) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Federal officers shot and killed a 37-year-old man in Minneapolis amid the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, according to a hospital record obtained by the Associated Press. Minneapolis Gov. Tim Walz, a Democrat, said in a social media post that he had been in contact with the…