A Russian man has been convicted in a London court of beating a woman in a crime reported by the youngest son of U.S. President Donald Trump. Barron Trump called London police more than a year ago after witnessing a man assaulting his friend during a short video call. Matvei Rumiantsev was convicted Wednesday of assault with bodily harm but acquitted of rape and choking charges. Trump didn't testify but told police he placed a late night video call to his friend and was startled when it was answered by a bare-chested man who then turned the phone around and he could see the woman being beaten.

For big parts of the United States, the past few days have brought lots of snow and lots of cold. The conditions are ripe for slips, falls and other ice-related injuries. Authorities, first responders and medical professionals say following some common-sense rules may help avoid many of those problems. Experts say slow down while driving on slick roads and adopt the slow, shuffling walk of penguins to avoid accidents and falls. They also advise to never assume lake ice is thick enough to support you. All of these are strategies people can use to keep them out of hospital emergency rooms.

Democratic senators are working on a list of demands for changes to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Their push comes a partial government shutdown looms by week's end. Democrats are hoping to put pressure on Republicans and the White House as the country reels from the deaths of two people at the hands of federal agents in Minneapolis. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer hasn't outlined what his caucus will ask for before a crucial Thursday vote on spending legislation that funds the Department of Homeland Security and a swath of other government agencies. With no evident negotiations underway, a partial shutdown seems increasingly likely starting Saturday.

A groundswell of voices have come to the same conclusion: Kristi Noem must go. Democratic Party leaders, top advocacy organizations and even some of the most centrist lawmakers in Congress are calling for the Homeland Security secretary to step aside after the shooting deaths in Minneapolis of two people who protested deportation policy. It's a defining moment in her tenure at the department. Few Republicans are rising to Noem’s defense. House Democratic leaders said she should be fired or face impeachment proceedings. But President Donald Trump gave no indication Noem's job is in jeopardy. He praised Noem for helping close the U.S. border to illegal entries.

The man who sprayed an unknown substance on Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at a town hall in Minneapolis is a convicted felon who had made online posts supportive of President Donald Trump. Minnesota court records show 55-year-old Anthony Kazmierczak was convicted of felony auto theft in 1989 and has multiple arrests for driving under the influence. Minneapolis police say Kazmierczak used a syringe to spray an unknown liquid at Omar on Tuesday. He was immediately tackled and is charged with third-degree assault. Omar said she is OK and continued speaking. In social media posts, Kazmierczak criticized Democrats, calling them “angry and liars.”

A group of local prosecutors concerned about immigration enforcement tactics and the lack of federal accountability has launched a project to strategize and seek accountability for what they consider federal overreach and unconstitutional behavior. The program is called Fight Against Federal Overreach, a tongue-in-cheek reference to an obscene acronym that is popular in memes and has been used by members of the Trump administration to taunt opponents. The prosecutors say the federal government isn't holding officers accountable for excessive force or other actions, and that the surges are reverberating in their local criminal justice operations.

What can viewers expect from the 2026 Grammys? Recording Academy CEO and President Harvey Mason jr. and executive producers Raj Kapoor and Ben Winston say Sunday will be a night of celebrating music with tons of performances. The 2025 Grammy Awards had to be completely reimagined following the devastating Los Angeles-area wildfires. This year, they're able to focus on maximizing performances and spotlighting potential history-making moments. Expect up to 19 performances. There are also new categories, like best album cover. The awards will air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+.

The six people killed when a private jet crashed during takeoff at a Maine airport included an event planner on her way to Paris for a job and a corporate pilot who had recently joined the Texas law firm linked to the plane. The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday began its investigation while Bangor International Airport remained closed to preserve the scene. All six people aboard died in the Sunday evening crash as the nation’s massive winter storm was beginning to reach the area. They included four passengers and two crew members.

Officials in Mississippi say crews worked through the night to clear stranded vehicles on icy major highways as the eastern U.S. endures what could become its longest period of freezing cold in decades. Mississippi's Department of Transportation dispatched tow trucks and drones late Tuesday to frozen Interstate 55, where three tractor-trailers had stalled and caused a major backup. Gov. Tate Reeves said in social media post that highways remained dangerous Wednesday morning and urged people to stay off the roads. More than 380,000 people, mostly in Mississippi and Tennessee, remain without power days after a winter storm blasted the eastern U.S. with snow and ice. The East Coast could see more snowfall this weekend.

Team USA's Hilary Knight and Canada's Marie-Philip Poulin have gone at it for nearly 17 years and more than 100 games in an intense but friendly rivalry involving two of the greatest players in the history of women's hockey. The two meet for a fifth and potentially last time at the Winter Olympics. At 36, Knight has already announced that the Milan Cortina Games will be her last. At 34, Poulin hasn't shed light on her Olympic future. Knight has the nickname “Captain America” for being the face of women's hockey in the U.S. while Poulin is called “Captain Clutch” for scoring three gold medal-winning goals at the Olympics.

Getting outdoors to enjoy simple pleasures is unlikely to be front of mind for people in a 1,300-mile stretch of the United States where a massive weekend storm brought deep snow and bitter cold. But as communities recover, some residents of lesser-affected areas might be tempted to make snow cones, whip up bowls of “snow cream” or to try “sugar on snow.” But how safe is it to turn snow into a treat? Experts say eating a bit of snow is probably fine if you live someplace with generally clean air, but staying away from plowed snow is a sensible precaution. It might contain deicing chemicals, debris and other contaminants.

A new report warns that the number of soldiers killed, injured or missing in Russia's war in Ukraine could reach 2 million by spring. The report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies estimates that Russia has suffered the largest troop deaths for any major power since World War II. It estimates Russia suffered 1.2 million casualties, including up to 325,000 deaths, since February 2022. It said Ukraine has suffered between 500,000 to 600,000 casualties, including up to 140,000 deaths. Officials said Wednesday that two people were killed near Kyiv after Russian strikes and at least nine were injured in attacks across Ukraine.

ESPN has reported that six-time Super Bowl champion head coach Bill Belichick didn’t get voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. Citing four unidentified sources, ESPN said Belichick didn’t receive the necessary 40 votes from the 50-person panel of media members and other Hall of Famers. ESPN said Belichick received a call from the Hall of Fame last Friday with the news. The Hall of Fame class of 2026 will be announced at NFL Honors in San Francisco on Feb. 5.

With the average cost of a new vehicle hovering around $50,000, buying a new SUV might seem well out of reach if you’re on a tight budget. But automakers have increasingly been selling entry-level SUVs that are smaller and less expensive than all-star SUVs like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. And if you buy used, it’s easy to get one of these small but versatile SUVs for less than $20,000. Edmunds’ auto experts highlight what you’ll want to know about the Chevrolet Trailblazer, Honda HR-V, Hyundai Kona, Kia Soul and Subaru Crosstrek.

Novak Djokovic is back in the Australian Open semifinals after Lorenzo Musetti retired with an injury in the third set of their quarterfinal. The 10-time Australian Open winner next faces two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner. The No. 2-ranked Sinner fended off No. 8 Ben Shelton in straight sets. The fifth-seeded Musetti won the first two sets of the earlier quarterfinal but took a medical timeout for treatment on his upper right leg after being broken in the third game of the third. He played on for another game but couldn’t continue. Djokovic will now continue his bid for an 11th Australian title and a record 25th major but says he was “lucky this time.”