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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

At 21, Laila Edwards is considered the future of the US women's hockey team

Laila Edwards is set to make history as the first Black female to represent the U.S. in Olympic hockey. Before heading to Milan, Italy, next month, the 21-year-old Edwards enjoyed a memorable homecoming in Cleveland. In November, the forward-turned-defender played in a Rivalry Series game against Canada, while having a chance to reconnect with her family. U.S. captain Hilary Knight refers to Edwards as the future of the sport. Her journey included leaving Cleveland at 11 to develop her skills in Pittsburgh and Rochester, New York. Now completing her senior college season at Wisconsin, Edwards has overcome numerous challenges, including being a Black player in a predominantly White sport.

Federal officers shot another person in Minneapolis amid immigration crackdown, governor says

Minnesota's governor says federal officers have shot another person in Minneapolis amid the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.Democratic Gov. Tim Walz said in a social media post that he had been in contact with the White House after the shooting. He called on the President Donald Trump to end the crackdown in his state. The details surrounding the shooting weren’t immediately clear.On Friday, thousands of demonstrators protesting the crackdown on immigrants crowded the city’s streets in frigid weather, calling for federal law enforcement to leave.

US envoys meet with Netanyahu and urge Israel to move into the second phase of Gaza ceasefire

American officials have met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging Israel to advance the ceasefire in Gaza. Netanyahu met with President Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The U.S. is eager to keep the Trump-brokered deal moving, but Netanyahu faces pressure not to progress until Hamas returns the body of the last hostage. Meanwhile, Egypt's foreign minister is pushing for the Rafah border crossing to open. On Saturday, an Israeli strike killed two Palestinian children in Gaza. The children were searching for firewood. The Israeli military said it targeted militants, not children.

Packers offensive tackle Rasheed Walker arrested on gun possession charge at LaGuardia Airport

Green Bay Packers offensive tackle Rasheed Walker has been arrested after police say he presented a firearm for inspection without proper credentials at LaGuardia Airport. Port Authority police said Walker was arrested Friday morning after they responded to a request for a firearms check at LaGuardia’s Terminal C. Arthur Aidala is the lawyer representing Walker. Aidala said his client voluntarily disclosed an unloaded, secured firearm upon his arrival at the airport. Aidala said Walker was arrested because his license wasn’t valid in New York. Aidala said that “we are confident the matter will eventually be dismissed.”

Crockett and Talarico ready for Senate debate as Democrats hope for breakthrough in GOP-heavy Texas

There's a debate set in Republican-heavy Texas where two Democratic politicians are competing to be their party's Senate nominee. Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico are facing off Saturday afternoon during the Texas AFL-CIO’s political convention. Crockett is a 44-year-old Dallas civil rights lawyer and former public defender who's in her second term in Congress. Talarico is a state representative and former teacher. The primary is March 3. They're running for the seat held by John Cornyn. The four-term Republican senator is facing two challengers in the GOP primary. Democrats are trying to regain a Senate majority, but Texas hasn't elected a Democrat to statewide office in 30-plus year.

Toyota recalls 162,000 trucks over faulty screens

Toyota announced Friday it would recall about 162,000 pickup trucks in the United States after it was discovered that the vehicles’ multimedia displays could compromise driver safety. The recall affects the company’s model year 2024-2025 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid line of trucks. Affected customers are currently being notified, according to a statement from Toyota.

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