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Judge says she won't halt the immigration enforcement surge as a lawsuit proceeds

Sat, 01/31/2026 - 11:58

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi praised the ruling on social media, calling it "another HUGE" legal win for the Justice Department.

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Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina defeats No. 1 Aryana Sabalenka to win Australian Open

Sat, 01/31/2026 - 11:22

Saturday's win marks the second Grand Slam title for Rybakina, who took Wimbledon in 2022.

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Opinion: Remembering Catherine O'Hara

Sat, 01/31/2026 - 07:00

Actor Catherine O'Hara, famed for her comedic skill, died Friday at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness. She was 71.

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The U.S. will likely lose its measles elimination status. Here's what that means

Sat, 01/31/2026 - 06:00

The South Carolina measles outbreak is now bigger than last year's Texas outbreak and is happening as the U.S. is poised to lose its measles elimination status.

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Israeli strikes kill 23 Palestinians as Gaza ceasefire inches forward

Sat, 01/31/2026 - 05:13

Hospitals in Gaza said Israeli strikes killed at least 23 Palestinians Saturday, one of the highest tolls since the October ceasefire aimed at stopping the fighting.

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With decades-long restrictions lifted, a Pakistani brewery has started exporting beer

Sat, 01/31/2026 - 04:03

Drinking is illegal for Pakistan's Muslim majority, but Murree Brewery's beer has long been available to non-Muslims and foreigners there. Now it's being exported to the U.K., Japan and Portugal. Is the U.S. next?

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Want to get stronger? Start with these 6 muscle-building exercises

Sat, 01/31/2026 - 04:00

If you're curious about starting a resistance training routine and not sure to begin, start with these expert-recommended movements.

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A red hat, inspired by a symbol of resistance to Nazi occupation, gains traction in Minnesota

Sat, 01/31/2026 - 04:00

A Minneapolis knitting shop has resurrected the design of a Norwegian cap worn to protest Nazi occupation. Its owner says the money raised from hat pattern sales will support the local immigrant community.

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Venezuela announces amnesty bill that could lead to release of political prisoners

Sat, 01/31/2026 - 00:55

Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez on Friday announced an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of hundreds of prisoners detained for political reasons.

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DHS keeps making false claims about people. It's part of a broader pattern

Fri, 01/30/2026 - 23:16

Trump administration officials have falsely linked Alex Pretti and Renee Macklin Good to domestic terrorism. It's part of a larger pattern by the Department of Homeland Security.

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What to know about the partial government shutdown

Fri, 01/30/2026 - 23:01

The Senate passed a measure to avert a shutdown on Friday. But with the House on recess, funding for broad stretches of the federal government has technically lapsed.

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'Melania' is Amazon's airbrushed and astronomically pricey portrait of the First Lady

Fri, 01/30/2026 - 20:20

Amazon paid $40 million to acquire the documentary, and is spending $35 million more to promote it.

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Photos: Thousands once again protest ICE in Minneapolis and across the U.S.

Fri, 01/30/2026 - 20:20

Demonstrators in Minneapolis and other U.S. cities participated in protests as part of a "national shutdown" to end immigration enforcement operations.

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Judge rules Luigi Mangione should not face death penalty

Fri, 01/30/2026 - 16:34

A federal judge dropped two of the charges against Luigi Mangione — the man accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson — making his case no longer eligible for the death penalty.

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Blue Origin pauses space tourism flights to focus on lunar lander

Fri, 01/30/2026 - 15:27

Blue Origin, owned by billionaire Jeff Bezos, says it's stopping human spaceflights for at least two years. The move will allow it to "shift resources" to the company's lunar landing capabilities.

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Tim Walz says Trump administration wants to 'twist reality' in Minnesota

Fri, 01/30/2026 - 15:03

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz about the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in his state.

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Lila Iké learned what "self-love" means with her Grammy-nominated album

Fri, 01/30/2026 - 15:00

Lila Iké's full-length debut album, Treasure Self Love, has been nominated for a Grammy. Iké spoke to All Things Considered about being one of the only women ever to receive a nomination for best reggae album.

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Texas A&M University cancels programs in women's and gender studies

Fri, 01/30/2026 - 14:54

The university said it had also modified hundreds of courses and cancelled six in efforts to eliminate teaching related to diversity, equity and inclusion.

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How American Katie Uhlaender was denied Olympic bid by Canadian coach's point scheme

Fri, 01/30/2026 - 14:53

Sports officials say a Canadian coach manipulated the point system used by athletes to qualify for the Olympics. His move cost American sled racer Katie Uhlaender her trip to the Milan Cortina Games.

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U.S. ultimatum to vaccine group: No more funds unless you stop using thimerosal

Fri, 01/30/2026 - 14:45

This mercury-containing compound, used as a vaccine preservative, is commonly used in lower-income countries — and deemed safe. The U.S. is now demanding that Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance stop using it.

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