Pentagon readies 1,500 soldiers to possibly deploy to Minnesota, officials say - The Washington Post
Troops with the Army’s 11th Airborne Division in Alaska are preparing after President Donald Trump’s Insurrection Act threat, according to defense officials.
Transcript: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 18, 2026 - CBS News
The following is the transcript of an interview with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 18, 2026.

Deadly Chile fires trigger state of catastrophe in Ñuble and Biobío regions - BBC
At least 16 people are confirmed dead and 20,000 are evacuated as fires rage in two southern regions.

Avatar: Fire and Ash Remains No. 1 Over 28 Years Later: Bone Temple - Variety
"28 Years Later: Bone Temple" proved to be no match for "Avatar: Fire and Ash," which remained No. 1 in its fifth weekend of release.
Trump urges lawmaker to challenge GOP senator who voted to convict him - The Washington Post
The president endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow of Louisiana, who hasn’t announced a Senate run. Sen. Bill Cassidy voted convict in the impeachment trial over the Jan. 6 riot.
GOP Rep. McCaul says a US invasion of Greenland would mean 'war with NATO itself' - ABC News

Source: Azeez Al-Shaair fined for 'stop the genocide' eye black - ESPN
Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair has been fined $11,593 for wearing eye black that contained the message "stop the genocide" during last week's wild-card game, a source told ESPN.

‘Marty Supreme’ Becomes A24’s Highest-Grossing Film at Domestic Box Office With $80 Million - Variety
"Marty Supreme" is A24's highest grossing film at the domestic box office, overtaking "Everything Everywhere All at Once."

What is below Earth, since space is present in every direction? - Space
Which way is ‘down’ has a different answer depending on where you are on Earth, in the solar system, in our galaxy and beyond.

Ketsu Battler adds Narmaya from Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising - Gematsu
Ketsu Battler, the one-on-one butt shaking fighting game, has added Narmaya from Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising as a free guest character today alongside the previously announced Beelzebub via its…

Green Day to open Super Bowl with MVP anniversary ceremony - ESPN
Green Day will kick off the Super Bowl with an opening ceremony at Levi's Stadium that celebrates six decades of the championship's history and helps usher generations of Super Bowl MVPs onto the field.

Trump suffers major losses in his war on offshore wind - Politico
The administration’s arguments that offshore wind farms present a national security risk failed to convince judges in three separate courts.

I've studied over 200 kids—here's the No. 1 'magic phrase' that truly teaches kids emotional intelligence - CNBC
Parents often ask “What’s wrong?” when a child is upset. But Reem Raouda, a child psychologist who has studied more than 200 child-parent relationships, says parents who raise the most emotionally intelligent kids use one key phrase.
CBS News poll finds more Americans say ICE being too tough; Republicans feel protesters have gone too far - CBS News
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.

Syrian army seizes country's largest oil field from Kurdish forces - BBC
The Kurdish-led SDF militia withdrew from the Omar oil field amid an eastward push by government forces.

Why Coinbase derailed the crypto industry’s political future - The Verge
The powerful crypto exchange objected to a draft of the market structure bill at the last minute, infuriating the rest of the industry.

New moon of January 2026 brings prime views of Jupiter, Saturn and winter stars tonight - Space
With the moon out of the way on Jan. 18, bright Jupiter and Saturn become stand-outs in the January night sky.

Lara Trump's Singing Has Been Called a 'Geneva Convention Violation.' She Just Filmed Another Music Video - Yahoo
While Melania Trump's documentary premiere made headlines this month, another member of the First Family has been quietly pursuing a different kind of

Irritable Male Syndrome (IMS) Is An Actual Condition — And It Could Explain A Lot - HuffPost
While not a clinical diagnosis, experts say it’s an accurate description of a cluster of symptoms that often appears in aging men.