New video of fatal Minnesota ICE shooting, from officer's perspective, brings fresh scrutiny
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota prosecutor is calling on the public to share with investigators any recordings and evidence connected to the fatal shooting of Renee Good as new video emerged showing the final moments of her encounter with an immigration officer. The Minneapolis killing and a separate shooting in Portland, Oregon, a day later by the Border Patrol have set off protests in multiple cities. The Trump administration has defended the officer who shot Good in her car, saying he was protecting himself and fellow agents.
Minneapolis schools offer remote learning as tensions rise over federal immigration enforcement
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minneapolis school system will offer families the option of remote learning for a month. Officials made the announcement Friday in response to concerns that children might feel unsafe venturing out in the city. Tensions are high in Minneapolis over federal immigration enforcement. Parents and educators say such enforcement in cities around the U.S. has led to dips in attendance. Under the temporary plan, teachers will simultaneously deliver lessons from their classrooms to students in the classroom and at home. It's similar to the way many did during the COVID-19 pandemic. The district says the virtual option will be available until Feb. 12.
The Latest: US military says its forces intercept another sanctioned oil tanker in the Caribbean
U.S. forces have boarded another oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea. The announcement was made Friday by the U.S. military. The Trump administration has been targeting sanctioned tankers traveling to and from Venezuela. The pre-dawn action was carried out by U.S. Marines and Navy, taking part in the monthslong buildup of forces in the Caribbean, according to U.S. Southern Command, which declared “there is no safe haven for criminals” as it announced the seizure of the vessel called the Olina. The Olina is the fifth tanker that has been seized by U.S. forces as part of a broader effort by Trump’s administration to control the distribution of Venezuela’s oil products globally following the U.S. ouster of President Nicolás Maduro.
Trump promises oil executives 'total safety' if they invest in Venezuela after Maduro ouster
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is calling on oil executives to rush to invest in Venezuela as the White House looks to quickly secure $100 billion in private funding to revive the country's ability to fully tap into its expansive reserves of petroleum. Since the U.S. military raid to capture former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, Trump has quickly pivoted to portraying the move as a newfound economic opportunity for the U.S. Trump, as he opened the meeting Friday with oil industry executives, sought to assure them that they need not be skeptical of quickly investing in and, in some cases, returning to the South American country.
US intercepts fifth sanctioned tanker as it exerts control over Venezuelan oil distribution
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military says U.S. forces have boarded another oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea as the Trump administration continues to target sanctioned tankers traveling to and from Venezuela. The pre-dawn action was carried out by Marines and Navy sailors launched from an aircraft carrier that is part of the extensive force the U.S. has built up in the Caribbean. That's according to U.S. Southern Command, which declared “there is no safe haven for criminals” as it announced the seizure of the vessel called the Olina on Friday. The Olina is the fifth tanker seized by U.S. forces as part of a broader effort by President Donald Trump’s administration to control the production and global distribution of Venezuela’s oil products.
Russia uses its new ballistic missile in a major attack on Ukraine and a warning to West
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia has launched a massive overnight attack on Ukraine, using hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles. Officials say at least four people have been killed. For only the second time in the nearly 4-year-old war, it used a powerful, new hypersonic missile that struck western Ukraine in a clear warning to Kyiv’s NATO allies. The attack came days after Ukraine and its allies reported major progress toward agreeing on how to defend the country from further aggression by Moscow if a U.S.-led peace deal is struck. The attack also coincides with a new chill in relations between Moscow and Washington over Venezuela and the U.S. seizure of one of its oil tankers in the North Atlantic.
Iran supreme leader signals upcoming crackdown on protesters 'ruining their own streets' for Trump
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Protests in Iran have continued despite threats from the government to crack down. Online videos show demonstrators protesting Friday night, even after authorities shut down the internet and cut phone lines. The protests, which began over economic issues, have become a significant challenge to the government. Activists say at least 65 people have been killed. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei criticized U.S. President Donald Trump, who has pledged support for peaceful protesters. Iran’s judiciary chief has vowed harsh punishment for demonstrators. European leaders have condemned the violence and urged Iran to allow free expression.
Actor Timothy Busfield accused of child sex abuse in New Mexico
Authorities in New Mexico have issued an arrest warrant for director and Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield to face a child sex abuse charge. An investigator with the Albuquerque Police Department said in a criminal complaint Friday that the child reported that Busfield touched him inappropriately. The acts allegedly occurred on the set of “The Cleaning Lady,” a TV series Busfield directed and acted in. The complaint says the child’s mother told Child Protective Services the abuse occurred between November 2022 and spring 2024. Busfield’s attorney and agent did not immediately respond to email messages seeking comment late Friday.
Trump administration can’t block child care money for 5 Democratic-led states for now, judge says
A judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s administration cannot block child care and other federal social service money from flowing to five states for now. The administration said Tuesday it would not release money for three programs aimed at helping needy children and their families in the Democratic-led states of California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said there was reason to believe there was fraud in those places, though it did not cite any evidence. Under the ruling on Friday, the new requirements are on hold until further court action.
Russia just used its new hypersonic missile again in Ukraine. Here's what to know about the Oreshnik
Russia has used its latest missile against Ukraine for a second time in the nearly 4-year-old war, a forceful signal to Kyiv and its Western allies as peace talks are in a crucial stage. The strike with the hypersonic Oreshnik intermediate range ballistic missile targeted Ukraine’s western Lviv region close to a military base in neighboring Poland that is a key hub for Western military supplies to Kyiv. Some Moscow commentators said the attack was a warning against any European plans to deploy troops to Ukraine as part of a prospective peace deal. Russia has said it won't accept that and views such forces as legitimate targets.
