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Why the deadliest animal on earth is being forced to feed more on humans
Researchers say findings can help guide disease prevention efforts
1/14/2026, 9:00:00 PM PST
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Zelensky to declare state of emergency for power grid after Russian barrage
He says the strikes, coupled with the bitterly cold winter, are having ‘severe’ consequences
1/14/2026, 8:59:49 PM PST
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Website that leaked thousands of ICE agents’ personal information is down after huge ‘Russian cyberattack,’ founder says
Founder of ICE List believes the ‘sophisticated’ cyberattack could have originated in Russia
1/14/2026, 6:35:08 PM PST
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Elon Musk’s X bans Grok AI tool from creating images of real people undressed
X announced the policy update the same day the state of California launched probe into allegations of nonconsensual AI-generated explicit images on the platform
1/14/2026, 6:16:23 PM PST
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US releases legal memo citing justifications for Maduro’s capture
The document offers new insight into how the administration proceeded with the operation on January 3
1/14/2026, 5:27:12 PM PST
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Liberian man arrested in Minneapolis raid was regularly checking in with authorities, lawyer says
The Liberian man arrested over the weekend after heavily armed immigration agents used a battering ram to break through the front door of his Minneapolis home had been checking in regularly with federal authorities for years, his attorney said
1/14/2026, 5:07:16 PM PST
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Las Vegas prison warden loses job after allegedly biting colleague’s ear during argument at holiday party
The fight took place at the Nevada Department of Corrections holiday party at the Palace Station Hotel and Casino on December 13, 2025
1/14/2026, 4:54:40 PM PST
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Super Greens supplement powder recalled after salmonella outbreak sickens dozens
The products were distributed nationwide, with cases identified in 21 states
1/14/2026, 4:43:28 PM PST
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AOC’s bill to ban deepfake AI porn passed the Senate. What’s taking the House so long?
The bill is a sign of Ocasio-Cortez’s growing influence within the Democratic caucus that once shunned her, writes Eric Garcia
1/14/2026, 4:28:38 PM PST
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A law to remove Nevada’s ‘useless grass’ has killed 100,000 trees and caused $300 million worth of damage, lawsuit claims
The lawsuit alleges that the enactment of Bill 356 has caused the death of the trees throughout the Las Vegas Valley
1/14/2026, 2:57:33 PM PST
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Canadian Indigenous community told not to consume water after sanitation system fails as evacuations stall
The rural community in northern Ontario is only accessible by air most of the year
1/14/2026, 2:32:31 PM PST
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FBI search of Washington Post reporter’s home sparks outrage from journalists and press organizations: ‘Hallmarks of illiberal regimes’
‘Searches of newsrooms and journalists are hallmarks of illiberal regimes, and we must ensure that these practices are not normalized here,’ the Knight First Amendment Institute stated on Wednesday
1/14/2026, 2:13:49 PM PST
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Two men charged with murder after fight during work break at Amazon center turns deadly
Amazon has since increased security at the fulfillment center
1/14/2026, 1:51:19 PM PST
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Four signs the US is heading toward an autocracy, according to an expert
When free speech and independent journalism disappear, citizens are less likely to learn about government corruption or failures
1/14/2026, 1:41:18 PM PST
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Crypto betting site Polymarket under fire for taking direct wagers on wars
In recent weeks the popular crypto-based betting market has added multiple contracts that allow users to gamble on potential geopolitical events
1/14/2026, 1:22:41 PM PST
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Walgreens extends its same-day alcohol delivery service
Shipt already offers same-day alcohol delivery in Canton, Ohio, as well as select cities in Florida, Georgia and Texas
1/14/2026, 1:10:47 PM PST
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‘Master of disguise’ arrested by FBI and tied to 11 robberies in the Atlanta area
Authorities say the suspect targeted female clerks during late-night robberies
1/14/2026, 1:00:14 PM PST
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United Airlines technician with Stage 4 cancer fired during chemotherapy session, lawsuit says
Exclusive : ‘No one should have to choose between their health and their livelihood,’ a lawyer for 737 mechanic Hasan Syed told The Independent
1/14/2026, 12:48:29 PM PST
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Verizon suffers major outage as thousands of users say phones switched to SOS mode
More than 180,000 people have reported having connectivity problems with their Verizon devices, according to Downdetector
1/14/2026, 11:57:31 AM PST
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Worker dies after getting trapped in chemical mixer at Arizona manufacturing plant and suffering horrific injuries
Jose Fernando Partida was trapped for five hours while rescuers worked to free him
1/14/2026, 11:53:36 AM PST
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Denmark declares ‘fundamental disagreement’ after US-Greenland talks as Nato allies ramp up military presence
‘Geopolitical tensions have spread to the Arctic’ said a statement released by Greenland and Denmark
1/14/2026, 11:42:00 AM PST
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Greenland biathlete pursues Olympic dream while anxious about 'terrrifying' threats to her homeland
Greenland biathlete Ukaleq Slettemark is used to the stress of competing on the world stage as she tries to qualify for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics
1/14/2026, 11:27:49 AM PST
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What to know as New York City nurses strike for a 3rd day
New York City nurses are striking for a third day with both sides seemingly digging in for the long haul
1/14/2026, 11:13:12 AM PST
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‘I worry we will be the next Libya or Iraq’: Iranians living under blackout share hopes and fears for future
‘I really think this could be it. This could be the time that Iran is freed’
1/14/2026, 10:58:38 AM PST
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Teen gang smash into dealership and steal 12 motorbikes in two-minute raid
A group of 14 suspects, including several teenagers, made off with 12 motorbikes during a raid on a dealership in Brazil .
1/14/2026, 9:44:47 AM PST
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29 dogs found dead in plastic bags at Alabama home with dozens more malnourished
Three people are facing more than 100 charges between them after cops made the gruesome discovery
1/14/2026, 9:42:54 AM PST
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Top Republicans heckled over Epstein files after Hillary Clinton skips subpoena amid contempt threats
The House Oversight Committee’s attempt to hold Clinton in contempt comes after it subpoenaed the former president and secretary of state
1/14/2026, 9:36:40 AM PST
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Despite CBS News’ hype, Tony Dokoupil’s first week as evening anchor is a ratings dud
Compared to the debut week of the co-anchor duo Maurice DuBois and John Dickerson, who Dokoupil replaced after they spent less than a year behind the desk, CBS Evening News declined 23 percent in adults between 25 and 54 years old
1/14/2026, 8:31:22 AM PST
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Italian influencer Chiara Ferragni cleared of aggravated fraud charges in Pandorogate trial
Italian influencer Chiara Ferragni has been cleared of aggravated fraud charges in the Pandorogate trial
1/14/2026, 8:24:05 AM PST
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The Latest: Iranian judge signals trials and executions as activists say death toll surpasses 2,500
Iran's top judge has hinted that trials and executions are ahead as activists say the death toll from Iran's protests has risen to at least 2,586
1/14/2026, 8:22:12 AM PST
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Six puppies treated for suspected fentanyl overdose after dramatic rescue
Sheriff's deputies tracked down the individuals believed to have dropped off the dogs
1/14/2026, 8:21:55 AM PST
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New maximum social security checks could give some Americans up to $5,251 a month. Here’s who qualifies
The average social security check is $2,071
1/14/2026, 8:04:15 AM PST
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Car stolen with sleeping child inside after mom left vehicle running
A child was located by police in an abandoned car after it had been stolen when her mother left it running with the keys inside.
1/14/2026, 8:04:00 AM PST
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Where are the shadow fleet oil tankers? Vessel seized by US spotted off Scottish coast
Sanctioned oil is transported through international waters using vessels carrying fake flags
1/14/2026, 7:46:55 AM PST
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Plan to include pregnant women in drug trials ‘a generational change’
The World Health Organisation will this year start to work with scientists and drug developers to gather more information about the safety of medicines in pregnancy. Rachel Schraer reports
1/14/2026, 7:40:50 AM PST
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High inflation, currency collapse and soaring food prices: The damning numbers behind Iran’s economic implosion
A currency crash led thousands of Iranians onto the streets late last month. Karl Matchett looks at how Tehran was plunged into economic crisis – and why it is unlikely to improve
1/14/2026, 7:36:50 AM PST
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Secret Service agent assigned to JD Vance put on leave after sharing ‘sensitive details’ on fake date
Agent divulged details to undercover journalist he thought he was on a date with, a report claims
1/14/2026, 7:04:33 AM PST
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Woman dragged from car by ICE agents yells ‘I’m disabled’ in chaotic scene in Minneapolis
Latest clash between federal immigration agents and member of the public caught on video less than a week after the killing of Renee Nicole Good
1/14/2026, 6:42:42 AM PST
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Urgent warning issued over faulty air bags after eight drivers die in crashes
Authorities say the collisions were ‘otherwise survivable’
1/14/2026, 6:40:59 AM PST
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Younger Americans more likely to be antisemitic, new poll finds — and the problem is worse on the right
Concerns of rising antisemitism come weeks after JD Vance denied the prejudice was ‘exploding’ within the MAGA movement
1/14/2026, 5:48:46 AM PST
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Bill and Hillary Clinton refuse to testify in Epstein probe as Republicans threaten contempt charges
Clintons label House Oversight Committee subpoenas ‘legally unenforceable’ in searing letter to GOP chair
1/14/2026, 5:37:05 AM PST
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Where are the main US military bases located in the Middle East?
The Middle East locations where the US has military bases
1/14/2026, 5:32:21 AM PST
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Spanish prosecutors studying allegations of sexual assault by singer Julio Iglesias
Spanish prosecutors are studying allegations that singer Julio Iglesias sexually assaulted two former employees at his residences in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas
1/14/2026, 4:29:53 AM PST
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Three sailors rescued from sea after six hours clinging to a single lifejacket
The men were thrown into water when their aluminium vessel got entangled in a craypot line shortly after leaving shore
1/14/2026, 4:09:32 AM PST
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At least six dead as rainstorms devastate displaced Palestinians in Gaza
Powerful rainstorm has flooded makeshift camps, torn out tents and exposed displaced families to freezing conditions
1/14/2026, 2:56:09 AM PST
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Plane used in Venezuela boat strike ‘painted to look like civilian aircraft’
The Navy’s manual explains that ‘attacking enemy forces while posing as a civilian puts all civilians at hazard’
1/14/2026, 1:23:36 AM PST
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Palestinian writer threatens legal action against Australian politician for linking her to ‘Bondi atrocity’
The Palestinian-Australian author accused the premier of suggesting she was an ‘extreme terrorist sympathiser’
1/14/2026, 12:08:19 AM PST
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Claudette Colvin: Civil rights icon who refused to move seats on segregated bus dies at 86
Colvin's act of defiance occurred months before Rosa Parks gained international recognition for a similar stand
1/13/2026, 11:45:37 PM PST
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How Iran is ‘jamming’ Starlink satellites to stop horror of protest crackdown reaching the outside world
Tehran’s near-total internet blackout has kept the scale of the government’s ruthless crackdown hidden
1/13/2026, 11:34:41 PM PST
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Iran accused of airing nearly 100 forced confessions from protesters
The videos are coming at an unprecedented rate
1/13/2026, 11:19:35 PM PST
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From all-out war with US to the return of an exiled prince: What happens next in Iran?
Regime change, a return to monarchy or a bloody authoritarian crackdown? What are the future scenarios for Iran, asks chief international correspondent Bel Trew
1/13/2026, 10:15:58 PM PST
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Who is Erfan Soltani and why is Iran expected to execute protester today?
Iranian rights groups assess that potentially thousands of people have been killed in the last two weeks of protest
1/13/2026, 5:49:00 AM PST