Anti-ICE protesters assemble across the US after shootings in Minneapolis and Portland, Oregon
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota leaders are urging protesters to remain peaceful as demonstrators converge on a Minneapolis park to protest the fatal shooting of a woman. The protests across the country on Saturday follow that death and the shooting of two people in Portland, Oregon, by federal officers enforcing a Trump administration immigration crackdown. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara says a protest Friday night turned violent when people threw ice, snow and rocks at officers. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey faults “agitators that are trying to rile up large crowds.” The demonstrations come as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security pushes forward in the Twin Cities with what it calls its biggest-ever immigration enforcement operation.
Iran warns it will target US troops and Israel if America strikes over protests
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Protests challenging Iran’s theocracy have reached the two-week mark, with demonstrators flooding the streets in Tehran and Mashhad. Activists say at least 116 people have died, and 2,600 have been detained. The internet blackout makes it hard to gauge the situation. Iran's parliament speaker warned the U.S. and Israel could be targets if the U.S. strikes Iran. President Trump has expressed support for the protesters, hinting at possible military action. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has signaled a crackdown, with protesters facing severe penalties. The unrest began over economic issues but has grown into a broader challenge to the government.
Greenland’s harsh environment and lack of infrastructure have prevented rare earth mining
Greenland’s harsh environment, lack of key infrastructure and difficult geology have prevented anyone from building a mine to extract the sought-after rare earth elements that many high-tech products require. Those challenges won't go away even if President Donald Trump takes control of the Arctic island. Trump has made it a priority to break China’s stranglehold on the global supply of rare earths and has invested hundreds of millions of dollars to do that. Now the president is again pitching that taking over Greenland could solve the problem. But Greenland may not ever produce many rare earths because of the inherent challenges.
Ukrainian drone attack in Russia kills 1 following Moscow's intense bombardment
A Ukrainian drone strike has killed one person and wounded three others in the Russian city of Voronezh. Russian officials said Saturday's attack damaged more than 10 apartment buildings, private houses and a high school. Regional Governor Alexander Gusev said air defenses shot down 17 drones over the city. Voronezh is about 155 miles from the Ukrainian border. The strike follows Russia's intense bombardment of Ukraine with drones and missiles that killed at least four people in Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said talks with the U.S. are ongoing about defending Ukraine from further aggression.
Millions of Venezuelans scattered across Latin America cautiously watch what comes next
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Many of the 8 million Venezuelans scattered across the Americas received the news of their president's capture with caution. After fleeing political and economic crises over the past decade many say they do not foresee a quick return to their homeland. But some politicians in the countries where they are now living are already talking like it is time for Venezuelans to go home. Experts say it is unlikely there will be sufficient improvement in Venezuela to tempt many to return in the near future. But pressure on Venezuelan migrants to move again could put at risk an already vulnerable population.
Congress is debating the possible consequences for ICE and even Noem after Renee Good's killing
WASHINGTON (AP) — Members of Congress are considering the possible consequences for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and even Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after an ICE officer shot Renee Good to death in Minnesota. Her killing is reverberating across Capitol Hill, where Democrats and some Republicans are vowing an assertive response as President Donald Trump’s aggressive deportation operations. Lawmakers are demanding a range of actions. That includes a full investigation of the shooting death and policy changes over law enforcement raids. Some lawmakers want funding cuts to ICE operations and even Noem's impeachment, though that's unlikely to happen.
Slow-moving prisoner releases in Venezuela enter 3rd day after government announces goodwill effort
SAN FRANCISCO DE YARE, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan detainee Diógenes Angulo has been released from prison after a year and five months. He was detained for posting a video of an opposition demonstration. As he left the prison Saturday, he learned that former President Nicolás Maduro had been captured by U.S. forces on January 3rd. Venezuela’s government pledged to release a significant number of prisoners, but only 16 have been freed so far. Meanwhile, Venezuelans aligned with the government have been marching, demanding Maduro's return. The U.S. and Venezuela are evaluating the restoration of diplomatic relations, broken since 2019.
Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir dies at 78
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bob Weir, guitarist, singer and founding member of the Grateful Dead, has died at 78. Weir’s death was announced Saturday in a statement on his Instagram page. The statement says Weir had beaten cancer but succumbed to underlying lung issues. Weir joined the Grateful Dead in 1965 at just 17 years old. He would spend the next 30 years playing on virtually nonstop tours alongside fellow singer and guitarist Jerry Garcia, who died in 1995. Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on classics including “Sugar Magnolia” and “Mexicali Blues.” In the decades since, he kept playing with other projects including Dead and Company.
The Golden Globes are tonight. Here's what to look for and how to watch and stream the show
The Golden Globes bill themselves as Hollywood’s booziest bash. Whose ready to party? Political tension and industrywide uncertainty are the prevailing moods heading into Sunday's 83rd Golden Globes. Hollywood is coming off a disappointing box-office year and now anxiously awaits the fate of Warner Bros. But through their ups and downs, the Globes have always tried to put pomp over politics. The Golden Globes kick off at 8 p.m. on CBS while streaming live for Paramount+ premium subscribers. The favorite going in is Paul Thomas Anderson's “One Battle After Another.” The leading TV nominee is “The White Lotus.” Timothée Chalamet could win his first Globe. And podcasters will get an award for the first time.
Caleb Williams rallies Bears from 18 points down for 31-27 playoff win over rival Packers
CHICAGO (AP) — Caleb Williams came through in his playoff debut, throwing a go-ahead, 25-yard touchdown pass to DJ Moore with 1:43 remaining, and the Chicago Bears rallied from an 18-point deficit to beat the rival Green Bay Packers 31-27 in a wild-card playoff game. The NFC North champion Bears extended their resurgent first season under coach Ben Johnson with their seventh fourth-quarter comeback victory. Chicago trailed 21-3 at halftime and 21-6 through three quarters, only to outscore Green Bay 25-6 in the fourth on the way to its first playoff win in 15 years.
