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Despite Iran’s vulnerable position, any US strikes could risk triggering a protracted conflict, analysts say.

Former Obama ICE Director Sarah Saldaña says Trump's immigration enforcement resembles a "police state" by requiring people to prove citizenship.

DHS arrests criminal illegal aliens during Minnesota Operation Metro Surge, including convicted murderer and drug traffickers amid sanctuary policy dispute with Gov Tim Walz.

A U.S. judge has ruled federal officers in the Minneapolis-area immigration operation can’t detain or tear gas peaceful protesters.

President Donald Trump has issued a series of pardons, including for the father of a large donor to his super PAC and a woman who ended up back in prison after he commuted her sentence during his first term.

Border security reaches record levels as DHS Secretary Kristi Noem declares America's border the 'most secure' in history under Trump, with zero parole releases.

National Unity Platform says opposition presidential candidate seized from his home a day after tense election.

New York City's settlement with A&E Real Estate for $2.1 million covers 14 buildings across three boroughs, with Mayor Zohran Mamdani announcing an agreement forcing repairs of 4,000 violations.

New 370,658-acre national park in Chilean Patagonia offers tourists access to pristine forests, glaciers and coastline on the southern tip of the Americas.

The Justice Department is investigating Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over possible obstruction of federal law enforcement, sources familiar with the matter told CNN.

The US-based rescue team Grey Bull has released a short video showing how they helped Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado escape the country last month.

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, revealed details about the covert Jan. 3 mission targeting Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, describing wounded U.S. soldiers who continued fighting after being shot.

The insanely shocking end to Netflix’s dramatic murder mystery series has everyone talking. So, let’s unpack it.

“Not standing in front of vehicles, especially when the driver is still there, is common sense,” one agent told HuffPost.

Federal prosecutors are investigating Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly impeding law enforcement efforts, sources familiar with the probe confirm.

Georgia's disputed 2024 elections sparked widespread protests as citizens oppose the pro-Russia Georgian Dream party's halt to EU membership efforts.

Former TV anchor Angelynn Mock accused of killing her mother ruled mentally incompetent to stand trial. Judge ordered Mock to state hospital for evaluation.

Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell star in "The Madison," the "Yellowstone" spin-off premiering March 14 on Paramount+. The series follows a New York family in Montana.

Housing affordability crisis in the United States sees median first-time buyer age rise to 40, prompting new 'Make Housing Great Again' policy proposals from Trump allies.

Madonna posted on Instagram Friday supporting Iran as Iranian people protest Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's regime amid economic crisis and government crackdowns.

FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche visited Minneapolis on Friday, according to a post on Patel’s X account.

"She's f**kin' dead. They f**kin' shot her," one 911 caller said after the killing.

Hunter Biden allegedly failed to meet his child support obligations and "ghosted" his daughter Navy Joan Roberts, according to a new paternity suit filing.

Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, is expected to appear in a Utah court Friday afternoon for what could be a consequential hearing in the case.

The judge in Boston accused Trump and his Cabinet officials of engaging in a "targeted" and illegal conspiracy against certain migrants.

ICE arrests four alleged agitators at Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis after they allegedly refused orders to disperse during anti-ICE demonstrations Thursday.

John Mellencamp asks daughter Teddi Mellencamp to move home to Indiana amid her Stage IV melanoma battle that spread to her brain and lungs.

"The View" hosts urge Bill and Hillary Clinton to testify before House committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein connections following unanimous congressional subpoena vote.

Many people interpreted Miller's X post as a variation of "show me you don't understand the point of 'Star Trek' without saying you don't understand the point of 'Star Trek.'"

The conservative commentator delivered what critics called an "unfathomably" dumb misreading of Gov. Tim Walz's clear call for peace in Minnesota.

With the Memphis Grizzlies open to trading Ja Morant, his camp should be focused on one thing if they have any say in the situation, as oftentimes stars do. 

Won’t get fooled again.

American Cancer Society announces record-high cancer survival improvements while projecting 2.1 million new cancer cases in 2026, led by breast and prostate cancers.

In the week and a half since Renee Good’s killing, the Trump administration has committed itself to a sinister new philosophy in Minneapolis.

Former Auburn Tigers basketball coach Bruce Pearl took aim at far-left anti-Israel college protesters for their silence on the unrest that erupted in Iran in recent weeks.

ChatGPT may soon serve up ads for products it thinks you’d like to buy.

The Trump administration took a major step toward giving President Donald Trump’s sweeping new ballroom the green light with the appointment of four new officials to a key Washington, DC, board this week.

Venezuelan opposition leader Machado warns Trump administration that interim President Rodriguez represents Russian, Chinese and Iranian interests.

Rep. Ilhan Omar and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey slammed the Trump administration's immigration enforcement activity in Minnesota on Friday.

Jacksonville Hispanic Outreach Coordinator Yanira "Yaya" Cardona was placed on administrative leave after warning residents about ICE presence during an Instagram livestream.

President Donald Trump said Friday he is considering applying new tariffs on countries that oppose his ambition of annexing Greenland.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado’s presentation Thursday of her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump was instant fodder for ridicule among Trump’s opponents.

"the dialectic is that dogs are cops but wouldn’t if they understood it whereas cats aren’t but would"

Jacob Knudsen would give anything to be an ordinary college freshman.

DNC Chair Ken Martin compares Trump's America to Iran's theocracy, sparking Republican backlash after fatal ICE shooting of Minnesota woman Renee Good.

President Donald Trump intends to pardon former Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez, who pleaded guilty to a campaign finance violation last summer, according to a White House official.

Reza Pahlavi said Friday the Iranian regime is "lashing out like a wounded animal, desperate to cling to power" as anti-government protests are roiling the country.

Pamela Anderson has said she felt “yucky” after being seated close to “Pam & Tommy” producer Seth Rogen at the Golden Globe Awards on Sunday.

Seeking to show Americans that he’s concerned about affordability, President Donald Trump on Thursday released his long-awaited plan to tackle the high cost of health care.

Taco Bell launches a Luxe Value Menu nationwide on Jan. 22, with 10 items priced at $3 or less; it's combining five new offerings with five returning favorites. Fans share thoughts.

Iranian state television aired a threat against President Donald Trump this week, showing a sign referencing his near assassination at the Butler, Pennsylvania, campaign rally in 2024.

Florida authorities said Jennifer Cruz was arrested for allegedly punching a state trooper in the face during an immigration enforcement operation.

Virginia on Friday became the latest state to escalate the nationwide redistricting battle ahead of November’s midterm elections that will determine which party controls the US House during the final two years of President Donald Trump’s time in office.

New film "Sheepdog" explores post-9/11 veteran struggles beyond the battlefield, focusing on mental health and civilian reintegration challenges.

Canada will initially allow in up to 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles at a tariff of 6.1% on most-favoured-nation terms, Prime Minister Mark Carney said.

Chris Redd’s attack was no laughing matter.

Vice President JD Vance will not attend the Munich Security Conference after his 2025 remarks about European censorship sparked backlash from allied leaders.

Kate Whiteman, who first accused Oren Alexander and Alon Alexander of rape, has died in Australia. The news comes less than two weeks before their criminal trial begins.

Reality TV star Farrah Abraham transitions to politics with Austin mayoral bid, creating campaign website and seeking donations years before the actual 2028 race.

Utah electrician Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, seeks to disqualify prosecutors because deputy prosecutor's adult child witnessed the shooting and texted family.

This new year, sleep better through the night with comfortable mattresses, sleep masks, white noise machines and more.

The ACLU launched the "More Than A Game" campaign supporting trans athletes as the Supreme Court hears cases challenging state bans on males in female sports.

Media reports alleged the music icon had sexually and physically assaulted two women who worked at his residences in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas.

Greenland’s location and resources make it vital to US security, Trump argues in his ongoing push for acquisition.

No thanks to the Academy. 

A bipartisan delegation was led by Democratic Sen. Chris Coons.

An Iranian cleric called for death penalty against detained protesters amid nationwide crackdown, claiming 350 mosques and 400 hospitals sustained damage.

American protest violence cycles from the 1960s-70s ended through patriotism in the 1980s under Reagan, offering lessons for today's political unrest.

Renee Good suffered four gunshot wounds when an ICE officer fatally shot her on Jan. 7, according to a Minneapolis Fire Department incident report.

Four-year-old Ellie Rudd – who loved mud and getting dressed up and having dance parties with her brother and sisters – died January 6, after the flu and a co-infection with an adenovirus turned into pneumonia and sepsis.

Looking this good doesn’t come easy.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom appeared to walk back his controversial "state-sponsored terrorism" comment about ICE raids on his podcast with Ben Shapiro.

The Kilauea volcano has erupted again in Hawaii, prompting National Park officials to warn of heavy traffic and busy conditions as visitors flock to see the volcanic activity.

Dos Equis is reviving its famous “The Most Interesting Man” advertising campaign after a decade in an effort to turn around the beleaguered brand.

Melissa Gilbert canceled an event to support husband Timothy Busfield after child sex abuse charges. Gilbert's lifestyle brand cited need for "privacy and space."

Researchers excavated seven mummies along with the bones of 54 other cheetahs from a site near the city of Arar.

Major Supreme Court case on transgender athletes could reshape women's sports nationwide as justices weigh state laws banning trans women from competition.

Democrats push back on immigration enforcement with QR code tracking for ICE agents and calls to abolish the agency entirely after recent controversies.

Donald Trump has boxed himself in by promising to ‘help’ Iran’s protesters. But he has few good options.

U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz warns Iran that President Donald Trump has "all options on the table to stop the slaughter" during emergency United Nations Security Council meeting.

Brendan Banfield allegedly killed wife Christine and Joseph Ryan in elaborate cover-up of affair with family au pair. Investigators testify during third day of murder trial.

In an ideal world, Jaxson Dart would have an SEC get-together of sorts in the Big Apple.

Iranian protests enter third week as Trump takes robust stance supporting demonstrators, while China's influence wanes following alleged military failures.

Michael McKee faces aggravated murder charges in Ohio dentist shooting deaths. The vascular surgeon allegedly killed ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband Spencer Tepe on Dec. 30.

The Trump administration and a consortium of governors from northeastern states are asking PJM, the country’s largest electrical grid operator, to hold a power auction as part of an effort to make technology giants pay for surging power costs from new data centers.

CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez in Caracas on Thursday, according to a US official.

A whopping 97.6 percent of Yale professor donations were made to Democrats in 2025, with zero Republican donations, according to a Yale Daily News analysis.

If you think flu symptoms are worse this year, you're not alone.

From the perch of Mika Zibanejad, this has been different. The Rangers still lost plenty of games at the start of the season. Still unintentionally constructed the shaky foundation that has since cratered all the way to last place in the Eastern Conference.

An independent counsel has requested the death sentence for Yoon on rebellion charges.

Buried in point 25 in the federal indictments of more than a dozencollege basketball players for fixing games is really the crux of it: The fixers targeted for their scheme NCAA basketball players for whom the bribe payments would meaningfully supplement or exceed legitimate NIL opportunities.

The "Late Show" host said the event was like "smoking peyote in a PetSmart."

Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, who was just in Israel in December, noted in a Thursday post on X that he is traveling there.

Sen. Josh Hawley and therapist Adam Lane Smith suggest feminism hijacks masculinity conversations during Fox News interviews about modern culture.

The Yankees are signaling a wiliness to do not just one opt-out, but two opt-outs for Cody Bellinger in continuing efforts to bridge the long-standing issue of length of contract. 

Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd more than five years ago continues to cast a long shadow over the Twin Cities and has colored the response to last week’s killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent.

As critically ill activists begin re-feeding in prison, campaigners and an MP believe the government made ‘concessions’.

National Education Association spending records show the teachers union sent millions to far-left groups including $300,000 to Sixteen Thirty Fund, according to federal filings.

President Donald Trump’s proposal for a one-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates has struck a chord in debates about affordability — and set up a potential clash with Wall Street.