Signs of progress to avert partial government shutdown after DHS funding spat

A U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) sign stands at the agency’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014. Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — There are signs of progress with negotiations over funding
Sean Grayson faces up to 20 years in prison for fatal shooting of Sonya Massey

Donna Massey, the mother of shooting victim Sonya Massey, is comforted during a press conference at New Mount Pilgrim Church on July 30, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson/Getty Images (SPRINGFIELD, Ill.) — Sean Grayson, the former
2 dead in shooting in northern Canada, no active threat: Officials

(NEW YORK) — Two people are dead from a shooting in the Cree First Nation community of Mistissini in northern Quebec, Canada, officials said, adding that it is not considered an active shooter situation. Two men in
How NIH ending funding for human fetal tissue research could affect studies

Jayanta Bhattacharya, director of the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), during a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies hearing in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, June
Sen. Amy Klobuchar announces run for Minnesota governor amid immigration turmoil

Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) attends a field hearing at the Minnesota Senate Building on January 16, 2026 in St Paul, Minnesota. (Jim Vondruska/Getty Images) (NEW YORK)– Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced on Thursday her candidacy for governor of
Iranian ‘fingers on triggers’ amid US military buildup, Trump threats, Tehran says

A huge banner displayed in Revolution Square depicts a missile attack on board a US Carrier painted in US flag colors in the Persian Gulf on January 26, 2026 in Tehran, Iran. (Kaveh Kazemi/Getty Images) (LONDON) —
In brief: ‘DTF St. Louis’ trailer and more

The trailer for the upcoming HBO limited series DTF St. Louis has arrived. The new series, which stars Jason Bateman, David Harbour and Linda Cardellini, premieres on March 1. It centers on a love triangle between three
Protesters clash with law enforcement outside Texas facility where detained 5-year-old is held

People protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement as they march toward the South Texas Family Residential Center, January 28, 2026 in Dilley, Texas. (Joel Angel Juarez/Getty Images) (HOUSTON) — Law enforcement deployed tear gas during a clash
Scoreboard roundup — 1/28/26

(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events: NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUERangers 2, Islanders 5Flyers 3, Blue Jackets 5Avalanche 2, Senators 5 NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONLakers 99, Cavaliers 129Bulls 110, Pacers 113Hawks 117, Celtics 106Magic 133,
Luke Thompson on telling Benedict’s love story in ‘Bridgerton’ season 4

Yerin Ha as Sophie and Luke Thompson as Benedict in ‘Bridgerton’ season 4. (Liam Daniel/Netflix) A certain second son is swept off his feet by a mystery woman at a masquerade ball in Bridgerton season 4. The first