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George Floyd and Renee Good: 5 years between Minneapolis videos, and confusion has increased

Five years after video of George Floyd's killing on a Minneapolis street, video of another law enforcement action in the northern city is central to another American debate. But times have changed. The video images of Renee Good's shooting while protesting against ICE immigration enforcement tell a much murkier story than the politce officer who knelt on Floyd's neck for nine minutes. People are also becoming more desensitized to images of violence, and questioning whether what they see is real or not. It's also clear that the Trump administration and his supporters took lessons from the Floyd case, and moved with lightning speed to try and control the narrative.

Golden Globe highlights: Brazil on a streak, Amy Poehler's pod wins and Seth Rogen comes full-circle

The Golden Globes had its share of surprises and sweet moments. Amy Poehler took home the first podcast award, joking about NPR, and Seth Rogen experienced déjà vu, winning after his show “The Studio” depicted the very ceremony just months before. Rose Byrne had a head-scratching moment when she explained her partner was at a reptile expo instead of attending and Wagner Moura won for “The Secret Agent,” continuing Brazil's recent cinematic hot streak. And “Golden” from “KPop Demon Hunters” won best original song. with co-singer and co-songwriter Ejae encouraging viewers to keep striving.

Venezuelans in the US are torn between joy and worry after ousting of Maduro

For thousands of Venezuelans living in the U.S., the days since the Trump administration ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro have brought a mixture of joy and trepidation. The removal of Maduro is “a first step, but we’re nervous,” said Alejandra Salima, who fled to the U.S. three years ago and assists other Venezuelans at the Miami office of an advocacy group. She and most others are thrilled that Maduro has been removed. But Trump’s move to deport Venezuelans without permanent residency has increased worry among many living in the U.S. At the same time, the fear instilled by the government Maduro left behind makes many wary of returning.

Purdy, 49ers eliminate defending Super Bowl champion Eagles with 23-19 win in wild-card game

Brock Purdy threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Christian McCaffrey, leading San Francisco to a 23-19 victory over defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia in a wild-card game. The 49ers next face top-seeded Seattle next weekend for an NFC divisional playoff game. Purdy threw for 262 yards and had two interceptions. The 49ers might be without star tight end George Kittle, who was injured in the first half. Philadelphia struggled offensively, with Jalen Hurts throwing for only 168 yards. The Eagles' final drive ended with an incomplete pass, sealing their elimination from the playoffs.

The Latest: Golden Globes to kick off Hollywood's 2026 awards season

Hollywood’s awards season is kicking off with the 83rd Golden Globe Awards at 8 p.m. Eastern/5 p.m. Pacific. Comedian Nikki Glaser returns for a second year to host the ceremony at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. It’s a Champagne-soaked party featuring some of the biggest names in film and television, even if the awards won’t exactly forecast the Oscars. “One Battle After Another” topped the list of nominations with nine, closely followed by “Sentimental Value” with eight. The Globes will be broadcast on CBS and available to stream through Paramount+.

A Minneapolis church holds a service of 'Lament and Hope' amid fears over immigration crackdown

A Minneapolis church opened its doors for a special Sunday service of ‘Lament and Hope’ amid the ongoing federal immigration crackdown in the city. The service followed a tumultuous week in a city on edge after the fatal shooting of a woman by an immigration officer. The Rev. Hierald Osorto of St. Paul's-San Pablo Lutheran Church addressed the congregation Sunday. He emphasized the importance of gathering during difficult times. The church is a longtime part of the immigrant community and offers a service in both Spanish and English. Despite fears of federal immigration enforcement actions, worshippers spoke of finding strength and support as a community as immigration agents sweep through the streets.

Matt LaFleur expects to meet with Packers president Ed Policy soon regarding his future

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur is more interested in talking about his team’s future than his own. LaFleur spoke to reporters Sunday, a day after the biggest playoff collapse in the franchise's storied history. He says he spoke briefly with team president and CEO Ed Policy on the flight back to Green Bay after the Packers’ 31-27 loss to the Chicago Bears in an NFC wild-card playoff game Saturday night. But he declined to comment on whether he expected to keep his job after the Packers made their third straight playoff appearance but lost their final five games.

Reference to Trump's impeachments is removed from the display of his Smithsonian photo portrait

References to President Donald Trump’s two impeachments have been removed from his photo portrait display at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery in Washington. It's the latest apparent change at the collections of museums that he's accused of bias as he asserts his influence over how official presentations document U.S. The wall text had summarized Trump’s first presidency and noted his 2024 comeback, as well as the impeachments. That text was available online Sunday. At the museum, a different photo now appears without any accompanying text block. The White House didn't say whether Trump or aides asked for the text to be removed or changed.

'Avatar: Fire and Ash' tops box office for fourth straight week with newcomer 'Primate' second

“Avatar: Fire and Ash” continues to dominate the box office, holding the top spot for a fourth consecutive week. The film earned $21.3 million in North America over the weekend, bringing its total to $342.6 million domestically and $888 million worldwide. Paramount's horror film “Primate” was the top new release, earning $11.3 million domestically. Disney’s “Zootopia 2” remains a global hit, nearing Disney’s highest-grossing animated film record with $1.65 billion globally. Lionsgate's “The Housemaid” also performed well, earning $11.2 million. Hollywood's focus is on the Golden Globe Awards, with “Avatar” and “Zootopia 2” each nominated for two awards.

With Cuban ally Maduro ousted, Trump warns Havana to make a 'deal' before it's too late

There's another warning from President Donald Trump to Cuba in the wake of Nicolás Maduro's ouster in Venezuela. Cuba is a close ally of Venezuela and a major beneficiary of oil shipments from Venezuela. But Cuba has been cut off from shipments as U.S. forces seize tankers. Trump used a social media post Sunday to urge Cuba to make a deal before, as he put it, “IT IS TOO LATE.” He didn't explain what kind of deal. Cuba's president responding by saying “those who turn everything into a business, even human lives, have no moral authority to point the finger at Cuba in any way.”

Minnesota Democrats are demanding a broader investigation into Renee Good's shooting

Two of Minnesota’s leading Democrats say the investigation into the fatal shooting of a woman by a federal immigration officer shouldn’t be handled solely by the federal government. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and U.S. Sen. Tina Smith said in separate interviews Sunday that state investigators need to be included in the investigation. Both say a broader investigation is needed because the Trump administration already has made it clear that they believe the officer who shot Renee Good in her car was protecting himself and fellow agents. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is dismissing the complaints about local agencies being denied any participation in the investigation.

Hamas says it will dissolve its Gaza government when new Palestinian body takes over

Hamas says it will dissolve its government in Gaza once a Palestinian technocratic leadership committee takes over as part of a U.S.-brokered peace plan. The timeline for the change is unclear. A “Board of Peace” led by Trump is set to oversee the committee, but the board's members haven't been announced. Meanwhile, violence continues in Gaza, with hospitals saying Israeli gunfire killed three Palestinians on Sunday. Israeli forces say their actions are in response to ceasefire violations. Separately, Israeli police are questioning a top official from Netanyahu's office related to a leak of classified military information to a German tabloid.

Google teams up with Walmart and other retailers to enable shopping within Gemini AI chatbot

Google is expanding the shopping features in its AI chatbot by teaming up with Walmart, Shopify, Wayfair and other big retailers to turn the Gemini app into a virtual merchant as well as an assistant. An instant checkout function will allow customers to make purchases from some businesses and through a range of payment providers without leaving the Gemini chat they used to find products, according to Walmart and Google. The news was announced Sunday on the first day of the National Retail Federation’s annual convention in New York. The role of artificial intelligence in e-commerce and its impact on consumer behavior are expected to dominate the three-day event.

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