Trump administration says Venezuela has released jailed US citizens - BBC
A US state department official did not confirm the identities or number of prisoners released, but called the move "an important step in the right direction".
LA 2028 Olympics to open ticket raffle - with seats starting at $28 - BBC
If chosen via the draw, fans will be notified via email and will be given a time slot to purchase tickets in April.
Iran's judiciary signals fast trials and executions for detained protesters despite Trump's warning - AP News
Iran's judiciary chief has signaled fast trials and executions for those detained in nationwide protests. This comes despite warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump. The U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency reports at least 2,571 have been killed i…
Horoscope for Wednesday, January 14, 2026 - Chicago Sun-Times
US approves sale of Nvidia's advanced AI chips to China - BBC
Nvidia has been caught in a tug-of-war between the US and China as the countries compete for AI dominance.
Anthony Davis is not expected to need surgery on his hand - NBA
Anthony Davis (hand) will be sidelined about 6 weeks, but the 10-time All-Star won’t need surgery to repair ligament damage.
Japan, South Korea vow stronger ties amid China challenge - dw.com
Japan and South Korea are seeking to strengthen cooperation amid growing geopolitical risks and Tokyo’s worsening relations with Beijing.
Michigan State 81-60 Indiana (Jan 13, 2026) Game Recap - ESPN
Gov. Mike Kehoe wants voters to decide whether Missouri should eliminate its income tax - Missouri Independent
Gov. Mike Kehoe wants voters to determine laster this year whether Missouri should completely phase out its income tax.
Australian Open 2026: Draws, Dates, History & All You Need To Know - ATP Tour
Find out everything you need to know about the 2026 Australian Open including who's playing, draws, dates and more here.
Stock futures are flat as traders look ahead to more bank earnings: Live updates - CNBC
Bank earnings got off to a rocky start. Investors continued to digest several demands made by President Donald Trump.
Canada’s Mark Carney faces delicate balancing act in China visit - BBC
The PM is seeking to deepen trade and repair ties with China after years of tense relations - without compromising national security or provoking the US.
Scott Adams, ‘Dilbert’ creator who poked fun at bad bosses, dies at 68 - The Washington Post
His three-panel comic strip was published in more than 2,000 newspapers, only to fade from view after Mr. Adams made racist comments on a YouTube live stream.
Access to Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service is now free in Iran as regime continues brutal crackdown on protests - CNN
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is now providing free internet access via its Starlink satellite service to users in Iran as the country’s regime continues its bloody crackdown on anti-government protests, according to a tech expert in touch with Iranian Starlink users.
Justice Department accuses judge of abusing power in questioning prosecutor's authority - ABC News
Justice Department officials have accused a federal judge of abusing his power in demanding that Trump loyalist Lindsey Halligan explain why she continues to identify herself as a U.S. Attorney in Virginia despite another judge’s ruling that she was il...
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms review: The new Game of Thrones prequel is 'very funny' and a 'total delight' - BBC
The latest spin-off from Game of Thrones tells the story of an inexperienced knight and his cheeky squire. With its mix of brutal drama and plentiful humour, it's a "nailed-on winner".
'Super flu' confirmed in Calif. as hospitalizations hit season high - SFGATE
A mutated influenza strain has spread across the globe this flu season, worrying medical experts.
Measles Outbreak In South Carolina Still Growing, State Health Department Says - HuffPost
Of those infected in the widening outbreak, the vast majority were unvaccinated.
At least 6 Minnesota federal prosecutors resign amid pressure to treat Renee Good killing as assault on ICE agent - CBS News
At least six career prosecutors in the Minneapolis U.S. Attorney's office have resigned as the office continues to face pressure to treat the investigation of the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an ICE officer as an assault on a federal officer case.
NASA Just Parked a Spacecraft 1 Million Miles from Earth, and Almost No One's Talking About It - The Daily Galaxy
A NASA spacecraft has just arrived at one of the most remote and strategic locations in space, after a journey of over three months and nearly a million miles.