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Russia says it used new Oreshnik ballistic missile against Ukraine

Russia says the military has used the new Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile in a strike on Ukraine. Russia's Defense Ministry said Friday that the overnight attack was a retaliation to what Moscow said was a Ukrainian drone strike on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence last month. Ukraine and U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected the Russian claim of the attack on Putin’s residence. The ministry said the latest strike also involved other ground- and sea-launched missiles to target Ukraine’s critical infrastructure. Four people were killed and at least 22 wounded in the capital, Kyiv.

Federal immigration officers shoot and wound 2 people in Portland, Oregon, authorities say

Federal immigration officers have shot and wounded two people in a vehicle outside a hospital in Portland, Oregon. Thursday's shooting comes a day after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a driver in Minnesota. The Department of Homeland Security described the vehicle’s passenger as “a Venezuelan illegal alien affiliated with the transnational Tren de Aragua prostitution ring” who had been involved in a recent shooting in Portland. The statement said that when agents identified themselves to the vehicle occupants, the driver tried to run them over and an agent shot. There was no immediate independent corroboration of those events. The FBI’s Portland office says it is investigating.

Anthony Edwards, the 3rd-youngest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 career points: 'It's cool.'

Anthony Edwards became the third-youngest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 career points when the Minnesota Timberwolves star swished a 13-foot fadeaway jumper from the baseline in the fourth quarter against Cleveland. Edwards at 24 years and 156 days old was beaten to the mark by LeBron James and Kevin Durant. He is one of seven players who’ve hit 10,000 points before age 25. Kobe Bryant, Luka Doncic, Tracy McGrady and Carmelo Anthony are also in that group. Edwards had 25 points, nine assists and seven rebounds as the Timberwolves beat the Cavaliers 131-122.

Luigi Mangione heads to court as he fights to block death penalty, murder charge and key evidence

Luigi Mangione is due in federal court for a pivotal hearing in his fight to bar the government from seeking the death penalty against him in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Garnett has said she also plans to set a trial date during Friday's proceeding. Mangione’s lawyers contend that authorities prejudiced his case by turning his December 2024 arrest into a “Marvel movie” spectacle and by publicly declaring their desire to see him executed even before he was formally indicted. The charge that has enabled the government to seek the death penalty is murder by firearm. His attorney's say it's legally flawed. Federal prosecutors say Mangione’s lawyers are wrong.

Patrick Kane becomes 50th player in NHL history to reach 500 goals

Patrick Kane became the 50th player in NHL history to reach 500 goals, scoring his second goal of the game into an empty net with 3:53 left to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-1 on Thursday night. The 37-year-old Kane is the fifth U.S.-born player to reach the milestone, following Mike Modano (561), Keith Tkachuk (538), Jeremy Roenick (513) and Joe Mullen (502). Brett Hull, a dual citizen who was born in Canada and played internationally for the United States, had 741 goals. Kane opened the scoring on a two-man advantage with 29 seconds left in the first period. Kane has 1,369 points, five behind Modano for the U.S.-born mark.

Tarik Skubal asks for record $32 million in arbitration while Detroit Tigers offer $19 million

Two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal asked for a record $32 million in salary arbitration while the Detroit Tigers offered the left-hander $19 million. Skubal was the most prominent of the 18 players who swapped figures with their teams. Those without agreements face hearings before three-person panels from Jan. 26 to Feb. 13. A two-time All-Star, the 29-year-old Skubal will be eligible for free agency after the World Series. He is 54-37 with a 3.08 ERA in six major league seasons. Seattle outfielder Randy Arozarena was among 148 players reaching deals, agreeing at $15.65 million).

ICE shooting reinforces Minnesota's grim role as Trump's target

This week's fatal shooting of a 37-year-old woman by an immigration agent had grim echoes in Minnesota. It took place in a state that's seen daily conflicts with the Trump administration. And it happened only a few blocks from the site of the police killing of George Floyd in 2020. That slaying sparked the biggest civil unrest of Trump's first term. The president often talks about how protests over Floyd's death needed to be met with more force. That approach is what led to the administration announcing the launch of its biggest immigration operation ever in Minnesota this week.

Photos of the latest tech at the CES trade show in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The annual CES trade show displays the latest from tech companies at a multiday event in Las Vegas. The show highlights consumer products in robotics, health care, vehicles, wearables and gaming. This is a photo gallery…

Vance calls killing of Minneapolis woman by an ICE officer 'a tragedy of her own making'

Vice President JD Vance is blaming a federal immigration officer’s fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman on “a left-wing network,” Democrats, the news media and the woman who was killed. Vance said Thursday he wasn’t worried about prejudging the investigation into the death of 37-year-old Renee Good. He said the videos he’d seen of the Wednesday incident show that “What you see is what you get in this case.” He said he was sad about her death but called her “brainwashed” and “a victim of left-wing ideology.” Vance also said the administration would name a prosecutor to investigate fraud in government assistance programs, starting in Minnesota.

North Carolina may lose $50M in federal funds over flawed immigrant trucker licenses

The U.S. Transportation Department says North Carolina could lose nearly $50 million in federal funding if the state doesn’t revoke commercial driver’s licenses from immigrants who aren't qualify to hold them. North Carolina is the ninth state to be targeted since Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy launched the nationwide review last year to make sure only qualified drivers hold licenses to drive semitrailer trucks or buses. The issue started to generate headlines after a truck driver who was not authorized to be in the U.S. made an illegal U-turn and caused a crash in Florida that killed three people in August. An audit of 50 commercial driver’s licenses that North Carolina had issued to immigrants found that there were problems with more than half of them.

Lions have reached out to Mike McDaniel about their offensive coordinator opening, AP source says

The Detroit Lions have reached out to Mike McDaniel about their offensive coordinator opening. That's according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because the team’s interest in the former Miami Dolphins coach has not been publicly disclosed. Detroit fired offensive coordinator John Morton on Tuesday in a move that was expected after the team missed the playoffs and coach Dan Campbell took over play-calling duties midway through the season. The Lions are looking for their third offensive coordinator in three seasons.

NASA cuts space station mission short after an astronaut's medical issue

NASA is cutting a mission aboard the International Space Station short after an astronaut had a medical issue. The space agency said Thursday the U.S.-Japanese-Russian crew of four will return to Earth earlier than planned. NASA canceled its first spacewalk of the year because of the health issue. The space agency did not identify the astronaut or the medical issue, citing patient privacy. The crew member is now stable. Seven astronauts are currently living and working aboard the space station. The latest crew arrived in August after launching from Florida.

House heading toward vote to extend health care subsidies in a rebuke of GOP leadership

The House is pushing toward a vote on renewing subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans. It's a remarkable rebuke of House Speaker Mike Johnson, who tried to stop it. But renegade Republican lawmakers joined with Democrats on a so-called “discharge petition” to force action. The health care tax breaks have lowered health insurance costs for roughly 22 million people, but expired last month. The Congressional Budget Office said the proposed three-year extension would increase the nation’s deficit by about $80.6 billion over the decade, and increase the number of people with health insurance by millions. Members of the Senate are working on an alternative bill.

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