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'A cruel joke': Families are missing the child tax credit. What future does it have?Pence's former chief of staff testifies before Jan. 6 committeeUpstate New York DA says no charges against Andrew Cuomo, insists it's 'not an exoneration'Off-duty officer at Washington home dies after deputy fires while pursuing suspect'A serious failure': Boris Johnson sharply criticized over Covid lockdown partiesGeorgia prosecutor investigating Trump asks FBI for security help'The Cleaning Lady' aims to break stereotypes about Asian workers in the U.S.A tale of two cases: Covid infections lay bare Beijing’s wealth disparitySpotify's Covid misinformation plan falls short10 Valentine's Day jewelry gift ideas they'll appreciate in 2022Earthquake in northwest Oklahoma felt in multiple statesPlea deal reached with two of Ahmaud Arbery's murderers in hate crimes trialBiden meets with Qatari emir amid European energy concernsU.S. braces for another storm days after Northeast walloped by snow, freezing tempsDozens of N.D. school districts face milk shortage over lack of delivery drivers'Bridgerton' star Nicola Coughlan is asking people to stop commenting on her bodyConnecticut mayor announces probe into police handling of Black woman's deathFlorida voting law put under the microscope in federal courtCountry Music Hall of Fame member Hargus 'Pig' Robbins dies at 84‘We Need to Talk About Cosby’ director W. Kamau Bell braces for backlashJanet Jackson says she and Justin Timberlake are 'good friends'University in Michigan accidentally tells 5,500 students they received nearly full scholarshipsFDA grants full approval to Moderna's Covid vaccineKia recalls more than 410,000 vehicles; air bags might not work in crashUniversity of Nebraska changes mascot logo to avoid confusion with white power signDNC chair Jaime Harrison strikes back at 'unnamed' criticsU.S. cities honor one-year mark after killing of Vicha Ratanapakdee, Thai grandfatherCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tests positive for CovidRihanna and ASAP Rocky are reportedly expecting their first child togetherHoda Kotb says her engagement has been called off: ‘We’re better as friends’Black neighborhoods at risk as climate change accelerates floodingCiara: Black women can rewrite the narrative around cervical cancerFrom Kabul, pregnant reporter fights New Zealand's strict Covid rules to come homeNew & Notable from Anker, ColourPop and Richer PoorerWhat to expect from the housing market now that the Fed has signaled rate hikesMarijuana use may cause cognitive impairment even when not still highIt's Rams and Bengals in Super Bowl LVIUAE intercepts Houthi missile during Israeli president's first visitTwo New York nurses made $1.5M in fake vaccine card scheme, prosecutors sayMcConnell wants a policy-free midterm campaign. Others in the GOP are less sure.Trump's once dominant hold over politics has faded a year after leaving officeCovid vaccine refusal removes Boston patient from heart transplant waitlist. As it should.Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst dead at 30Trump suggests he might pardon Jan. 6 defendants if he returns to White HouseDNA leads to arrest of teacher in 17-year-old California killingDolce&Gabbana announces it will drop use of animal fur starting this yearFlorida is so cold iguanas are falling out of treesWhite House tries to tamp down Democratic jitters about midterm messagingIn 'South to America,' Imani Perry travels below the Mason-Dixon to shed light on the soul of a nationA Supreme Court confirmation battle adds to busy stretch for CongressTed Cruz still wants to be president. Can he win over the Trump faithful?North Korea confirms test of missile capable of striking GuamChina angered over Kamala Harris meeting with Taiwan vice presidentAustralia to spend additional $35 million to protect koalasHong Kong allows hamster pet stores to resume business after Covid cullTens of thousands left without power as East Coast plunges into deep freezeHoward Hesseman, star of 'WKRP in Cincinnati,' dies at 81Spotify to add a content advisory to podcasts that discuss Covid-19Several hospitalized after high levels of carbon monoxide detected at Ohio hotel poolFlorida man won a trip to space. Then gave the SpaceX ticket to his friend9 dead after speeding car runs red light in North Las VegasCovid predictions? These experts are done with themBiden says U.S. won't consider Taliban's 'aspirations for legitimacy' until hostage is releasedPolice discover 100 bags of fentanyl at home of deceased Connecticut 13-year-oldSenators split on Biden's pledge to pick Black woman for Supreme Court seatMeet the Press - January 30, 2022NATO calls on Europe to diversify energy supply amid standoff with RussiaHow ‘Abbott Elementary’ is making America’s educators feel seenNadal wins Australian Open for record 21st major titleStudents value free speech, but feel theirs is threatenedMan charged with threatening Biden said he was ‘coming to the White House,' Secret Service allegesOil spill sprays crude into Ecuador’s Amazon rainforest13 killed, 10 injured in accident on Mexico highwayNew Showtime Bill Cosby docuseries won't be for everyone. But it's well done.What is Wordle? Only 2022's hottest Covid puzzle trend'SNL' weaponizes propaganda over Ukraine to influence laughterNew York college student dies after he's found outside in subzero temperaturesThousands left without power as nor’easter blankets East Coast with snowJoni Mitchell says she's pulling music from Spotify, joining Neil Young in solidarityIt’s Day 6 of Covid and a rapid test comes back positive. What should you do?Investigators will look at ‘entire history’ of collapsed Pittsburgh bridgeFire that damaged home of California politicians was arson, authorities concludeTom Brady reportedly retires, leaving legacy of unprecedented victory and longevityRussia's military buildup near Ukraine includes blood supplies, officials sayGOP Sen. Wicker compares Biden's Supreme Court pledge to affirmative actionKansas woman who led all-female ISIS battalion faces federal charges, prosecutors saySingle winning Mega Millions ticket with estimated prize of $421 million sold in CaliforniaDNC chair Jaime Harrison has considered early exit amid White House tensions'Don't look up': Why Ukraine is playing down Russia threat as U.S. sounds the alarmNorthern masks, Southern indifference: How Covid precautions differ widely by regionResearchers look to create faster, cheaper Covid tests — with help from smartphonesTrump's rally in Texas can ignore his fake electors scandal. The Jan. 6 committee won't.LGBTQ advocates regroup on paid parental leave after Biden's safety net bill stallsTech companies are already flipping houses — but can they build some too?Peter Dinklage's 'Cyrano' star turn is easy to root for — and sing along withHouse Democrats are retiring in droves. Not Ohio's Marcy Kaptur.Farmers flourish under Biden, see recovery from Trump-era trade warsSuspected shooter, 4 others charged in killing of Texas corporalThousands of flights canceled as 10 million under blizzard warnings along East CoastFour Colorado women were found dead 40 years ago. Their alleged killer was just identified.White House confirms J. Michelle Childs is under consideration for Supreme Court2 of 3 Houston police officers wounded in shooting out of hospital; suspect chargedCollapsed Pittsburgh bridge was rated in poor conditionHiker falls nearly 700 feet to his death attempting a selfie in Arizona state park, officials sayHikers in New Mexico, California rescued in separate incidents on same dayBiden says he will move U.S. troops to Eastern Europe, NATO countries ‘in the near term’Kid Rock says he won't perform at venues that require vaccines or masksAlabama asks Supreme Court to let it use congressional map blocked by federal judges'Swipe left for meth': Florida officials using dating apps to try to find drug dealers'Queen's Gambit' defamation lawsuit against Netflix can move forward, judge saysCraft cannabis industry in California is 'on the brink of collapse,' advocates sayJan. 6 panel issues subpoenas to Trump's 'alternate electors,' former spokesmanGirl Scouts' first Asian American CEO credits her diverse girlhoodPolice release video showing 9 officers fatally shoot man on Tennessee interstateKorean American TikToker goes viral for teaching nephew about MLK Jr.13 years with no answers in 2009 homicide, "This is about as cold as a case gets."Why Germany might be the West's weak link in the Russia-Ukraine standoffAlabama town's traffic ticketing scandal leads to police chief's resignationCovid-19 omicron variant might be weaker, but 'letting it rip' is not a smart ideaWhy the Fed is closely tracking this numberFamed musician Diego Verdaguer dies from Covid complications at 70Biden visits collapsed bridge during Pittsburgh trip to promote infrastructure packagePennsylvania court rejects state's mail voting lawStormy Daniels tells jury she had no choice but to hire Avenatti because other lawyers 'were just afraid'Omicron's Northeast retreat seen in 3 mapsIn blow to telecoms, California’s net neutrality law upheldFAA clears Verizon and AT&T to turn on more 5G cell towersThe best Valentine's Day flowers and arrangements to send in 2022Russia-Ukraine crisis: Severe sanctions could trigger crippling Moscow response10 people injured after snow-covered bridge collapses in PittsburghSearch for clues about Putin's Ukraine plans turns to unlikely source: TikTokDisco roller skates take off after woman repurposes rentals into 'Moon Boots'Parents whose 2 children, niece died when they drove into Arizona floodwaters get probationL.A., NYC killings spark anger, raise risk for homeless peopleAssault-style rifle used by Kyle Rittenhouse in 2020 fatal shootings will be destroyed, Wisconsin judge decidesChris Brown accused in lawsuit of drugging and raping a woman in MiamiGoogle stops serving ads on Fox News host Dan Bongino's websiteStephen Sondheim loved how gay Broadway’s ‘Company’ revival isActivist Jex Blackmore took an abortion pill on live TV. The moment went viral.Jonathan Van Ness wants you to stay curious in new Netflix seriesFamily accuses police of being 'racially insensitive' in investigating woman's deathMayor of Mississippi city accused of withholding $110,000 in funds over LGBTQ+ booksSurvey: Student loan holders are more likely to be women and people of colorReddit and Instagram backlash highlights Asian masculinity movement's toxic rise‘Tiger King’ Joe Exotic resentenced to 21 years in prison for murder-for-hire plotWill Trump’s startup play by Big Tech's rules? Other conservative apps doLatino legal advocates on Breyers' legacy: 'A consistent voice for fairness'Instagram and TikTok pull ads from startup Cerebral linking ADHD to obesityA Nazi officer’s housekeeper hid 12 Jews in the basement. All of them made it out alive.Virginia man accused of crashing car into Taylor Swift's NYC apartment buildingRuth Bader Ginsburg's personal library sells at auction for $2.35 millionMeet the TikTok creator who likes to help people understand Britney Spears' social media postsChicago man released from prison 20 years later after twin brother confesses to murderReparations are for descendants of Black slaves, says California officialMarvel actor Evangeline Lilly shares that she attended anti-vaccine mandate rallyTens of millions under winter storm watches ahead of weekend nor'easterDozens killed by Tropical Storm Ana as second storm brews to Africa’s eastRare portrait of Diana, Princess of Wales, sells for more than $200,000New & Notable from Harry's, prAna and Great JonesVP Harris attends inauguration of Honduras' first female presidentOrganizers refuse to let up after Senate GOP blocks voting rights billsSupreme Court nomination battle will set the stage for court's abortion rulingBidens finally welcome a cat, Willow, to the White House'This is just the beginning': How high heat of 2021 drove catastrophic weather2 teens to be tried as adults over Denver house fire that killed 5 from SenegalBiden seeks help adjusting course as he navigates rough midterm watersBollywood star cleared of obscenity 15 years after Richard Gere kissStates weigh a raft of proposed laws to limit race, sexuality lessons in schoolsGeorgia's abortion pill bill wouldn't only harm women seeking the serviceNevada man charged with threatening state election worker9 officers shoot man with box cutter, shiny object on Tennessee interstate, police sayMan sentenced to 6 months in prison for groping flight attendantSpoiler alert: 'Fight Club' gets a new ending in China — and the police winThree of five teenage escapees back in custody in Washington state4 in custody after 6 found dead in Milwaukee homePossible new victim in 'Doodler' serial killer case announced; San Francisco police raise reward to $200,000Even Picasso's art is an NFT nowTexas dog walker permanently disfigured in 'bloodthirsty' attack by 2 dogs, lawsuit saysLatinos are showing little sign of shifting away from Democrats, Gallup findsMore than 80 pistols and shotguns among items stolen from L.A. freight trainsFederal student loan forgiveness program fulfills an elusive promise: To erase debtsAlabama executes man convicted of killing driver, celebrating later at party in 1996North Korea confirms latest weapons tests as Kim visits ‘important’ arms factoryStormy Daniels tells jury Michael Avenatti 'stole from me and lied to me'Netflix cut from LGBTQ corporate equality report over Dave Chappelle’s ‘The Closer’Family calls death of Black man on trip with ex-co-worker a modern-day lynching1 dead, at least 38 missing after boat suspected in human smuggling capsizes off Florida coastFederal judge cites climate impact in revoking Gulf of Mexico oil lease saleOxford High School shooting suspect to pursue insanity defenseFake poop helps transplanted owls settle in to new, safer neighborhoods$110K reward offered after teen girl found dead on L.A. freewayLast exit in Brooklyn: Funeral home looks to modernize the death care industryStephanie Ruhle set to take 'The 11th Hour' slot, while 'Morning Joe' is expandingSarah Palin returns to NYC restaurant two days after testing positive for CovidNorth Korea slowly reopens border after harsh 2-year lockdown‘Writing With Fire’ tells the story of India’s only female-run newspaperInvestigation into Georgia teen found dead in gym mat is closed without chargesGovernment watchdog says key federal health agency is failing on crisesNew Jersey mom, 2 young kids who had been reported missing are found safeRussia pessimistic after U.S. responds to Putin's demands in Ukraine standoffWhat to know about BA.2, the newest Covid omicron variantA bald eagle nicknamed 'Rover' is circling Manhattan's Central ParkModerna's omicron booster won't be ready before summerHow to shop for a sled, according to medical experts'We are seeing a new level of despair': Latinas decry impact of Texas abortion law'Life of public service': Longtime Latino congressman Esteban Torres dies at 91Ahead of Holocaust Remembrance Day, banning the book 'Maus' is a modern-day tragedyTimnit Gebru is part of a wave of Black women working to change AIBiden announces Breyer's retirement, pledges to nominate Black woman to Supreme Court by end of FebruaryRepublicans eager to align with Trump zero in on restricting drop boxes for mail-in ballotsColleges serving Hispanics provide most economic mobility, report showsJustice Breyer's retirement highlights what's wrong with the Supreme CourtCalls for more Tonga aid, climate efforts from President Biden mountAuto industry could see billions in losses if interest rates spikeActivists are aiming for Sen. Sinema. But she's winning Republican friends.Pennsylvania man followed woman home, shot her after she accidentally bumped into him at store, police sayCoast Guard suspends search for migrants with dozens still missing off Florida coastWorker at Amy’s Kitchen files official complaint over working conditionsRep. Cori Bush's parked car hit by gunfire in Missouri, her office saysJustice Sotomayor honors her mom in 'Just Help! How to Build a Better World'How metabolism slows down when you try to lose weightYes, those tiny dogs descended from wolvesWoman dead, four others hurt in shooting at Days Inn hotel in Washington, D.C.To end Russia-Ukraine tensions, Vladimir Putin needs a way to save faceJohn Leguizamo avoided sun ‘for years’ to stay light skinned for Hollywood rolesMinnie Mouse trades iconic dress for a pantsuit. Not everyone's a fan.Florida district will no longer allow excused absences for kids staying home due to Covid concernsFlorida police chief quits after domestic violence arrestCollege student indicted on over 300 counts after allegedly selling guns to undercover officerJennie Nguyen says she takes 'full responsibility' for her social media posts after removal from 'Real Housewives'New birth trends, including ‘lotus births’ and placenta consumption, come with risks, report saysDouble murderer Donald Grant executed by lethal injection in OklahomaIncarcerated teens assault staff and escape juvenile detention facility, sheriff's office saysComing soon: Nutrition labels, but for your internet serviceAmy Schneider's historic 'Jeopardy!' streak comes to an end after 40 wins'Maus,' Pulitzer Prize-winning book about Holocaust, is pulled from Tennessee school districtSuspect in fatal shooting of Houston deputy arrested in MexicoAlabama man accused of keeping meth-fueled 'attack squirrel' faces new chargesBen Roethlisberger retires from NFL after 18 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers‘Spooky’ object that unleashes periodic bursts of energy detected in Milky WayChinese teenager's reunion with his birth parents ends in tragedyLas Vegas man arrested in attack on Asian American business owner, police sayYouTube permanently bans Fox News host Dan Bongino for evading Covid misinformation suspensionSupreme Court denies Oklahoma inmate's request to halt upcoming executionIn Venezuela, 'impossible' conditions for a presidential recall, critics said'N.C.I.S.' actor Vachik Mangassarian dies of Covid-19 complicationsWhite House expands digital regulations for U.S. water supplyU.S. economy grew by 5.7 percent last year, fastest pace since 1984Houston deputy shot and killed during early morning traffic stopNew & Notable from Canon, Ruggable and Car and DriverSupreme Court fight gives Biden the reset he's been looking forTransportation Department to tackle rising traffic deathsSpotify removes Neil Young's music over Joe Rogan disputeIllinois state trooper, beloved teacher found dead in apparent murder-suicide, officials sayRecord 14.5M sign up for health insurance since November, White House saysLouisiana woman accused of throwing kids in lake charged with murderUkrainian soldier detained after five shot dead at military plantHong Kong cuts quarantine requirement for arrivals to 14 days from 21Democrats to devote resources to 7 more House lawmakers facing tough re-electionsStatue of Kobe and Gigi Bryant placed at crash site on anniversaryNorth Korea fires two suspected missiles in sixth launch this yearJudge orders Oath Keepers founder charged in Jan. 6 riot to remain in custodyFirst flight of American evacuees in months leaves Kabul airport for Qatar16-year-old arrested in Chicago shooting that killed 8-year-old girlMichael Avenatti representing himself at trial in Stormy Daniels case after 'breakdown' with lawyersHospital patient without Covid vaccination denied heart transplantJustice Stephen Breyer to retire from Supreme Court, paving way for Biden appointmentVideo shows Houston patrol vehicle fatally strike 75-year-old man's carN.Y. attorney general moves to dismiss Trump lawsuit challenging probeModerna starts trial on omicron-specific Covid booster in adultsNational LGBTQ group GLSEN appoints first Black, nonbinary executive directorN.J. political consultant pleads guilty in murder-for-hire plot in 2014 slaying of associate, feds sayTeenage girl arrested in New Mexico carjacking that turned fatalCalifornia schools speak out against student’s ‘racist comments’ during basketball game23 people accused in $1M insurance scam based on fake auto accidents in U.S. and CanadaOlivia Munn says she experienced 'Zoombombing' during call with AAPI community members'Walking Dead' actor Alicia Witt says her parents' sudden death 'still doesn't feel real'Prince Andrew wants a jury trial if Virginia Giuffre lawsuit is not dismissedBlack corrections officer sues Walmart, alleges profiling after being handcuffed and mistaken for shoplifterTwitter suspends a Wordle spoiler botU.S. offers Russia 'serious diplomatic path forward' but rejects NATO ban on UkraineSupreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire, avoiding Ruth Bader Ginsburg's mistakeD.A.R.E. says HBO's 'Euphoria' glamorizes drug use, sex and violenceFed points to strengthening economy, signals it will hike interest rates 'soon'U.S.-backed forces retake Syrian prison a week after ISIS assaultKathryn Kates, 'Seinfeld' and 'Orange Is the New Black' actor, dies at 73Here's why Joe Biden should be able to win a Supreme Court fightSan Jose, Calif., to institute first-in-the-nation gun ownership requirementsNeil Young tells Spotify to remove music over Joe Rogan vaccine misinformationNasty nor'easter could slam the Northeast and New England this weekendWhite House ramping up quick selection process for Breyer replacementA Supreme Court vacancy upends politics for fourth election in a rowSenate Democrats eye speedy confirmation process to replace retiring BreyerFlorida state Sen. Lauren Book fights back over nude images stolen from herHot stuff: Fusion power milestone reachedHow Thich Nhat Hanh pioneered modern mindfulness in the WestAs Democrats eye Breyer replacement, some Republicans prepare to fightTexas man charged with selling gun to man who held hostages at synagogueWho is Ketanji Brown Jackson? A likely Biden short-lister for Supreme CourtMillions of kids were thrust back into poverty after the child tax credit expired. What’s next?Can humans regrow limbs? A lab study with frogs offers hopeCardi B wins $4 million YouTube defamation case. But her victory is about more than money.Who will get long Covid? Study may offer cluesTested positive for Covid and at high risk? How to get antiviral pillsOn the hunt for meteorites, researchers look to a data-based 'treasure map'Chart: How long have the Supreme Court justices served?Peter Dinklage pushes back on Disney remake of 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'Republicans tout parts of infrastructure package after voting against the billMeet the 'Drag Race' stars already making a name for themselves on season 14Remittances to Mexico soar during Covid pandemicVirginia woman ordered to stop harassing, stalking Apple CEO Tim CookWhite House announces strategy to boost federal cybersecurity after hacks5 best folding treadmills from top brands to save space in 2022Biden thinks Putin will invade Ukraine. Here's why the West is so worried.Support your children if they are gay, pope tells parentsWhat TikTok's 'West Elm Caleb' says about dating, social media — and usNew & Notable from Tushy, Knix and Sheets & GigglesLGBTQ Afghans face surge of rape, torture after Taliban takeover, report saysU.S. has shared 400 million Covid vaccine doses globally, White House saysFormer Northwestern University professor sentenced to 53 years in jail in boyfriend’s stabbing deathEnding college affirmative action could have ripple effect for Black, Latino studentsRobert F. Kennedy Jr. apologizes for Anne Frank reference in anti-vaccine speechChasten Buttigieg says Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill will push kids 'back into the closet'Crafting YouTuber Melanie Ham dies of cancer at 36Democrats 'aim high' legislative approach hasn't worked, so what comes next?El Chapo's drug conspiracy conviction upheld by appeals courtKids are feeling extra stressed during the pandemic. A new video program teaches them how to manage their emotions.San Francisco reports major rise in anti-Asian hate crimesEPA acts on environmental justice in 3 Gulf Coast statesMeet Methuselah, the aquarium fish thought to be the world's oldestSean Payton to step down as Saints coach after 16 yearsU.K. police arrest two more men over Texas synagogue attackBernie Sanders ally Nina Turner seeks rematch with Rep. Shontel Brown in OhioA pig kidney transplant, and then a pig heart transplant: How GMOs are saving livesRelief efforts ramp up in Tonga after eruption, tsunamiOzzie, the world's oldest male gorilla, dies at 61 at Zoo AtlantaTexas man pleads guilty to trying to smuggle 2 people inside flag-draped coffin22-year-old man arrested in fatal shooting of infant in AtlantaAlec Baldwin, ‘Rust’ producers say fatal shooting was ‘workplace accident’ in seeking to dismiss lawsuitYouTubers call out TikTok's monetization feature for underpaying creatorsNBA player Jaxson Hayes charged with domestic violence in Los AngelesFrom Amex to Walmart, here are the companies mandating the Covid vaccines for employeesKansas governor orders investigation into death of Black teen restrained at juvenile centerAntisemitic flyers found in neighborhoods in at least three cities over the weekendJennie Nguyen removed from 'Real Housewives' cast for offensive postsConnecticut police open investigation into Black woman's deathAppeals court judge temporarily restores New York's mask mandateExperts say framing affirmative action as anti-Asian bias is 'dangerous'Sarah Palin broke Covid rules. Here's why the restaurant she went to should pay.Biden says 'no intention' of moving U.S. forces into UkraineBarry Bonds, Roger Clemens denied Hall of Fame in final year of eligibility on baseball writers' ballotPfizer starts clinical trial for omicron-specific Covid vaccineU.K. police investigating parties held during Covid lockdown, piling pressure on Boris JohnsonNo more pencils: New SAT will be shorter, all online and report scores fasterHouse Speaker Pelosi will run for re-election to CongressThich Nhat Hanh, influential Zen Buddhist monk, dies at 95BNSF unions can't strike over attendance policy, judge rulesCardi B wins over $4 million in libel lawsuit against YouTuber'Batgirl' casts Ivory Aquino as first trans character in a DC Comics feature filmWhat's a market correction? Two charts help explain.Second NYPD officer dies after shooting in HarlemBiden weighing public remarks on Ukraine strategyBiden to use $2 billion from Provider Relief Fund as besieged hospitals push for aidTikTok-famous 'Island Boys' promote Army recruitment in Cameo21-year-old Jaylin Brazier charged with lying to investigators in the disappearance of Zion FosterOver 500 corporations back effort to support Equality Act. Does it matter?Despite surge in hospitalizations, omicron is causing less severe illnessA cop fatally struck a nurse. His actions after the crash shock the victim’s loved ones.Woman arrested after 5-year-old boy dies in Denver-area apartment fireElton John postpones Texas concerts after getting CovidTest Link 01/25 REVISION 4DO NOT USE - Testing 1/25Alex Jones says he spoke to Jan. 6 committee and pleaded the Fifth 'almost 100 times''Reservoir Dogs' actor Michael Madsen’s son dies at 26Biden administration withdraws vaccine-or-test mandate for large employersSome evidence shows omicron appears in your throat first. Should at-home Covid tests change?U.S. shoots down missile in UAE attack as Yemen war drags on. Biden's policy is failing.Authorities identify six found dead with gunshot wounds at Milwaukee duplexCannabis vs. Covid: Lab tests stoke interest but researchers urge cautionDry January not so dry? A slip isn't a fail, experts sayNew & Notable from Madewell, Casper and LevoitTaylor Swift slams Blur frontman's claim that she doesn't write her own songs as false and 'so damaging'Congressional ethics watchdog says Reps. Newman, Lamborn may have violated federal lawFDA halts use of antibody drugs that don’t work vs. omicronMarjorie Taylor Greene endorses GOP Ohio Senate candidate JD VanceRansomware hackers' new tactic: Calling you directlyUAE, U.S. intercept Houthi missile attack targeting Abu Dhabi6-month-old fatally shot in Atlanta, police say'It'll ultimately matter in 2024': Behind Kamala Harris' early Wisconsin visitTonga volcano blast hundreds of times more powerful than Hiroshima, NASA says'Jeopardy' champ Amy Schneider beats Matt Amodio's streak for second-most consecutive winsDid eating meat make us human? New research casts some doubtInvestors fear ‘crypto winter’ is comingAmy Schneider says best part of 'Jeopardy!' success is representing trans communityBob Dylan sells his entire catalog of recorded music to SonyBoth political parties are unpopular — and divided — NBC News poll showsCalifornia redwood forest returned to native tribal groupDrinks at work, pints after: Downing St. parties expose Britain's drinking culturePentagon puts 8,500 troops on 'heightened alert' as U.S. weighs military action against RussiaCameroon stadium stampede kills at least eight at soccer game, government saysShark attacks rise after 3 years of decline, researchers say7 injured in fighter jet's 'landing mishap' on U.S. aircraft carrier in South China SeaGuatemala sentences ex-paramilitaries for rape of Indigenous women during civil war'Tone-deaf': Biden allies in Puerto Rico sound alarm over judicial picksCovid made millions quit their jobs. Many probably should've stayed put a little longer.Pakistan's first female Supreme Court judge is sworn inIn reversal, Peng Shuai T-shirts will be allowed at Australian Open‘William Heavy’ is the Latino TikTok star promoting body positivity in viral videosWartime trauma among Vietnamese refugees subject of new study4 accused of scheme to smuggle 'military-grade firepower' to Mexico’s bloodiest cartelNorth Korea appears to have fired cruise missiles, South saysSuspect in custody after Tennessee deputy found fatally shot inside burning homeEx-Pope Benedict admits he was at meeting about abusive priest3 monkeys that escaped, were captured after Pennsylvania crash have been euthanizedAll loose monkeys accounted for following Pennsylvania highway crashChicago police follow ‘strong leads’ in ‘unspeakable’ slaying of 8-year-old on streetSarah Palin dined at NYC restaurant two days before testing positive for CovidMinnesota Covid patient at center of legal fight to keep him on ventilator dies in Texas hospitalAlabama's new congressional districts map blocked by federal judgesBusinesses expect strong sales this year — but higher prices for almost everythingNew York judge strikes down state mask mandate7 Virginia school districts sue governor over order making masks optionalElectric Winnebago? RV fans will soon be able to 'plug and go' — just not very farU.S. stock indexes rebound from new lows after briefly sinking into correction territoryFlorida International University president abruptly resigns, says he 'caused discomfort' for colleagueBiden caught cursing about Fox News reporter on a hot mic3 Baltimore firefighters dead after partial building collapseFBI searches headquarters of national Covid testing companySix 2-week-old husky puppies stolen from Virginia pet grooming shopFederal judge denies bail for Russian with close ties to PutinGiving low-income families cash can help babies’ brain activityBlack man misidentified and arrested as white felon twice his age sues Nevada policeActor playing Harry Potter on Broadway fired after complaint about conductPatriot Front's anti-abortion advocacy at March for Life sends a clear messageSix people found dead at Milwaukee home3 officers stood by as George Floyd 'suffered a slow and agonizing death,' prosecutor saysBNSF files federal lawsuit to block unions from strikingFree N95 masks arriving at pharmacies and stores around the countryCompanies launch anti-trafficking campaign tied to Super BowlMcConnell is battling Trump for loyalty of Senate GOPSupreme Court affirmative action cases challenging Harvard, UNC policies are overdueNew space telescope reaches final stop million miles outTikTok influencer denies groping allegations made by star of Netflix’s ‘Hype House’ showSoldiers say military junta now controls Burkina Faso; president's whereabouts unknownGeorgia prosecutor granted special grand jury in Trump election probe$3M lotto winner stumbles upon jackpot notification in her spam folderConnecticut man charged following anti-immigrant comment, tirade at smoothie shopSupreme Court denies House Republican leader McCarthy's challenge to proxy votingHBO's 'Gilded Age' isn't a New York 'Downton Abbey' — and that's a good thingPeter Dinklage says he thinks the 'Game of Thrones' prequel will be 'really good'How Jennifer Hudson and ‘Respect’ could set a record for Black women at the OscarsThis steady tripod travels with me around the worldWhy the Ember Mug is my favorite work-from-home accessorySuspect charged in slaying of dad who was carrying daughter's birthday cake to Texas Chuck E. CheeseJoJo Siwa writes loving message to her young fans 1 year after coming outFauci expects most states to reach peak omicron by February. Close to half already have.Texas woman arrested after allegedly trying to buy another woman’s child for $500,000 at WalmartU.S., Russia meet at 'critical moment' in push to stop Putin invading UkraineFlorida school district cancels professor’s civil rights lecture over critical race theory concernsHow misidentifying an Asian man led to a false murder conviction and a movementYes, you can catch the flu and Covid. No, 'flurona' isn't real.Google faces lawsuits over location-tracking practices from U.S. statesModerate non-Trump Republican governors are disappearing from the political landscapeSarah Palin tests positive for Covid ahead of start of New York Times defamation trialU.S. orders embassy families out of Ukraine, says some staff may leave as wellMore officers were charged in fatal police shootings in 2021. Not everyone sees progress.Huge ISIS jail break raises specter of reenergized extremistsA 'Billions' character had a heart attack post-Peloton ride. Peloton is not happy about it.New & Notable from Branch Basics, Grovemade and Stitch FixOnce allies, Stormy Daniels and Michael Avenatti face off at trialWikiLeaks’ Assange can take extradition appeal to U.K.’s top courtStowaway survives 11-hour flight to Amsterdam in wheel section of cargo planeVirginia's new Republican AG fires lawyer working for Jan. 6 committee from state postOff-duty Texas sergeant dies in hit-and-runSeveral wounded, gunman dead, in shooting at German lecture hallCruise ship changes course after U.S. judge orders seizureSupreme Court will consider challenge to affirmative action in college admissions4 killed, 1 hurt in 'ambush' shooting at house party near Los Angeles, official saysDon Wilson, surf music pioneer , dies at 88Man shoved onto NYC subway tracks in latest attack on nation's largest transit systemFrench fashion designer Thierry Mugler dies at 73YouTube banned 'ghost gun' videos. They're still up.Australian admits to abducting Cleo Smith from family tentIn 'Framing Agnes,' filmmaker uses trans history to illuminate current issuesDemocrats face double-digit enthusiasm deficit ahead of midtermsBitcoin slumps below $35,000 as cryptocurrencies extend steep lossesBlind man who rescued 5 after Oklahoma City bombing diesDemocrats make surprising inroads in redistricting fightTaxpayers face overloaded IRS as filing season opens MondayFirefighters gaining control of wildfire that closed scenic California highwayThe agony and ecstasy of Miranda’s coming out in the 'Sex and the City' rebootOxford High School reopening nearly 2 months after deadly shootingArizona Republicans propose major changes to elections after GOP review finds no fraudTaiwan reports new large-scale incursion by Chinese warplanesRussia proposed interim nuclear deal to Iran, with U.S. knowledge, sources sayTonga volcano eruption blamed for huge oil spill in Peru'Indelible mark of shame': L.A. pivots to clearing homeless camps amid Covid surge, housing crisisNew Zealand PM Ardern postpones wedding as she introduces tougher Covid rulesOrganized on Facebook, a ‘who’s who’ of  anti-vaccine activists head to D.C.U.K. accuses Kremlin of trying to install pro-Russian leader in UkraineQueen Elizabeth travels to Norfolk ahead of 70th anniversary of ascension to the throneThoroughbred who portrayed Seabiscuit in 2003 film diesToddler clears out mom's online shopping cart, orders $2,000 worth of items from WalmartU.S. ‘deeply’ concerned over alleged Kremlin plot to install pro-Russian regime in UkraineAdele FaceTimes with fans after postponing Las Vegas residency showsFrench adventurer dies attempting solo Atlantic crossingCheating, croissants, couture: Young Parisians revile cliché-packed 'Emily in Paris'Jan. 6 panel has spoken to former AG William Barr, chairman saysFor Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne, a Sundance full circle that's more than OK17 dead in nightclub fire in Cameroon’s capitalMeet the Press - January 23, 2022Aided by U.S. troops, Syrian Kurdish forces tighten siege after ISIS prison break'SNL': Fox News thrives on a president's woes'Downhill,' 'divisive': Americans sour on nation's direction in new NBC News poll'A Vine-shaped hole in my heart': How Danny Gonzalez's time on Vine helped him grow a following on YouTubeOn Covid, Americans can be stingy with their trustTalks with Taliban begin in Norway as humanitarian crisis worsens in AfghanistanAs Covid surges, health officials must remember that in-person postpartum care is essentialThe Supreme Court Covid mask controversy is missing the pointU.S. shipment of 'lethal aid' reaches Ukraine amid Russia tensionsCalifornia wildfire forces evacuations between Carmel, Big SurCold case team identifies remains as California woman slain in 1977NYPD officer killed, another in critical condition after Harlem shooting, police sayRio de Janeiro postpones Carnival parades as Covid cases surge in BrazilDelta passenger arrested for mooning crew, causing disturbances on flight to New York‘A bright light’: Actor and director Regina King’s son dies by suicideRussia-Ukraine tensions need a unified NATO response. But Biden shook the alliance.Arizona Democratic Party board votes to censure Sinema after pro-filibuster voteStray bullet kills English astrophysicist visiting AtlantaAnti-abortion advocates march in Washington, hoping it's the last time under Roe'I will bring every single gun loaded,' parent tells Virginia school officials during mask mandate meetingParents of Grand Valley State student Brendan Santo who vanished from MSU campus plead for his safe returnNCAA's new trans athlete guidelines sow confusion amid Lia Thomas debate‘An optimistic trend’: Covid cases are falling, but U.S. isn’t out of the woods yetFamily searching for 26-year-old daughter who disappeared 3 weeks ago in Sidney, MontanaConvicted murderer takes top school score, wins scholarshipFirst flights in a month leave Chinese city of Xi'an as travel curbs easeNew Orleans residents prepare for school vaccine mandate for kids as young as 5Trump stays on sidelines in Pennsylvania Senate race — for nowManchin says he's ready to talk. Can Democrats sell him on a new 'Build Back Better'?New York's Trump Org civil case is shaking vital documents out of the Trump family treePlane slides off runway at Raleigh-Durham International Airport, no injuries reportedBrian Laundrie wrote he was responsible for Gabby Petito's death, FBI saysArnold Schwarzenegger involved in vehicle accident in Los AngelesFeds declare hostage standoff at Texas synagogue an act of terrorism, hate crimeFlorida man pleads guilty to threatening to kill, behead Pelosi, Ocasio-CortezBodycam footage released of teen who died after being restrained at Wichita juvenile centerTesla driver charged with manslaughter in deadly Autopilot crash raises new legal questions about automated driving techWall Street has worst week since the start of the pandemicGeorgia pastor, wife charged with false imprisonment after people found in locked basementMcConnell responds to backlash over remark about Black votersWisc. fan removed from Northwestern game for Anti-Asian gesturesA Christian-led caucus 'protecting' Jewish values? No thanks.Wildlife YouTuber discovers new species of tarantulaI Am Vanessa Guillén Act brings 'historic' military reform as calls for justice persistHere's why celebrity TV rewatch podcasts are so popular right nowSupreme Court to weigh limits on its own Oklahoma tribal reservation rulingBoston area Dunkin' customer charged with assault after alleged hot coffee mask fightMiss. bill would block incarcerated people, minors from legally changing their nameNew U.S. guidance could mitigate racial profiling of Asian academics, officials sayEx-Giuliani associate Fruman sentenced to one year in prison in campaign finance caseSplit on Sinema: LGBTQ groups divided over rebuke of bisexual senatorRecreational marijuana sales showered states with cash in 2021Couple arrested after launching hateful rant against family, including 10-year-old boy, on trainTrump draft executive order would have authorized National Guard to seize voting machinesCovid booster shots effective against severe illness from omicron, CDC studies sayReligious women have abortions, too. And many faiths affirm abortion rights.French physicists developed a bubble that didn't burst for more than a yearWoman charged with hate crimes after allegedly spitting on Jewish children in New York CityAt least 17 killed and dozens injured in Ghana mining truck crashPete Davidson, Colin Jost buy decommissioned Staten Island ferry for $280,100Klain under scrutiny as Biden strugglesDozens killed as ISIS gunmen launch major attacks in Iraq and SyriaBiden and Japanese P.M. Kishida discuss threats from China, North KoreaHow close is Puerto Rico to ending its bankruptcy? Here are 3 things to knowChildren among more than 60 killed in airstrikes in Yemen, NGO reportsBiden uses $20B Intel investment in Ohio to push Congress to pass chip billParents share extraordinary story of conjoined twins separated by surgeryTexas man charged with threatening Georgia election officialsSynagogues face a security reckoning in the wake of the deadly Texas standoffSamsung's CES-launched smart projector is back in stockLouie Anderson, stand-up comic and Emmy-winning 'Baskets' star, dies at 68Former South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh indicted on 27 new crimesTeacher tapes mask on student’s face; school district says it was ‘unacceptable’Trump's filing cabinets and Post-It notes: New York AG details new areas of interest in company probeGeorgia deputy resigns after fallout over Ahmaud Arbery ‘criminal’ commentFormer owner of national nursing home chain faces 22 federal tax, labor chargesUSC issues new guidelines for Greek life, including placing security near bedrooms to prevent sexual assaultsKroger workers' strike in Colorado ends after 10 days, tentative deal reachedSupreme Court's Sotomayor calls Texas abortion case a 'disaster' in blistering dissentBiden administration raises minimum wage for federal employees to $15New series seeks 'authentic portrayal' of Asian Americans on the spectrumNew York City judge dismisses 133 felony cases connected to disgraced detectiveNew & Notable from Foxtrot, Partake and VineboxLondon-bound American Airlines flight turns back to Miami over maskless passengerAdele postpones Las Vegas residency due to Covid-19Preteens may be vaccinated without parents' consent under California billLGBTQ dating ban at BYU probed in federal investigationNaomi Osaka knocked out of the Australian OpenFBI raid on Rep. Henry Cuellar's Texas home, office said to be tied to AzerbaijanThelma Sutcliffe, oldest person in U.S., dies at 115Biden finds himself stuck between independents and his baseMeat Loaf, rocker and 'Bat Out of Hell' singer, dies at 74Parts of Southeast await a blast of snow, ice, freezing rainKyle Rittenhouse seeks return of gun used during deadly Kenosha protestChevron, Total exit Myanmar over deteriorating human rightsIs omicron really less severe? ICUs more slammed than ever, doctors sayPatient beware: Some states are still pushing outdated Covid treatmentsNew Zealand ship brings water for Tonga, where supply is tainted by volcanic ashHow omicron pushed Hong Kong to ramp up its ‘zero-Covid’ strategyOfficials vote to fire 3 Pennsylvania officers accused of fatally shooting 8-year-old Fanta BilityWhite House launches hotline for free Covid tests as omicron drives demand'West Elm Caleb' embodies what people resent and fear about online datingCovid deaths in chronically ill people should not be treated as a silver liningBipartisan Senate group hits the gas on modest election overhaul billLife returns to normality in Almaty, Kazakhstan, as Russian troops leave city4 found dead near Canadian border in possible human smuggling operationHamsters and mail: China, Hong Kong identify new Covid threats despite doubtsPeloton to halt production of its Bikes, treadmills as demand wanesThree teens dead in Houston-area home in apparent double murder-suicide, sheriff says'Squid Game' to get second season, Netflix confirmsZara Rutherford, 19, becomes youngest woman to fly solo around the worldFirst aid finally reaches Tonga after eruption, tsunami as tale of man surviving 27-hour swim emergesU.S. gives green light to teen big rig drivers in test apprenticeship programTeen pilot one stop away from her record-breaking flight around the worldU.S. charges Belarus with air piracy in Ryanair flight diversion to arrest journalistAncient and hidden, Machu Picchu's complexity uncovered by archaeologistsU.S. drops case against MIT professor accused of ties to ChinaBook bans in schools are catching fire. Black authors say uproar isn’t about students.Biden’s cybersecurity policies praised despite persistence of ransomwareBlinken tries to clarify U.S., allied stance after Biden’s remarks on RussiaFRIGG pacifiers by Mushie & Co recalled over choking hazardAuthorities asking for tips in disappearance of Zion Foster'Their pain is real': Blinken defends diplomats after CIA casts doubt on Havana SyndromeGhislaine Maxwell requests new sex abuse trial amid concerns over juror's revelationThe M&M’s are getting a new look to become more ‘inclusive’. People jokingly think they should be hotter.Police find 124 caged snakes in dead man's Maryland homeTV reporter struck by car during live broadcast gracefully rebounds to finish shotEx-Pope Benedict failed to act against abusive priests in Germany, report findsFederal inspectors allege Covid testing firm didn't put patients' names on specimensEarly treatment could help ease peanut allergies in young kids, study says'There are no minor incursions': Biden's candid Putin predictions criticized in KyivCold case divers find missing woman's vehicle in Texas riverTexas transgender activist, 11, named Time Kid of the Year finalistIn medical first, kidneys from gene-edited pig implanted into brain-dead patientJury selected for officers' federal trial over George Floyd’s killingEmily's List, NARAL pull support of Sinema over opposition to changing filibusterBiden’s vow to be ‘most pro-union president’ tested in first yearActions of officers who didn't stop Derek Chauvin spur duty-to-intervene laws‘It’s basic human dignity’: Groups work to get books to incarcerated peopleBlack voters in South Carolina voice frustration with Biden's first year in officeWoman spat on group of kids, made antisemitic remarks, NYPD saysTennessee couple sues state after allegedly being denied foster services over Jewish faithCIA says 'Havana Syndrome' not result of sustained campaign by hostile powerSupreme Court deals another procedural setback to opponents of Texas abortion lawSundance 2022 presents a broader queer scope for an expanded global audienceRalph Lauren unveils Team USA’s opening Olympic uniformsBiden's voting rights failure in the Senate is his own doingHack exposes data on 515,000 vulnerable people, Red Cross saysThe government promised 500 million free test kits — but some manufacturers were already struggling to meet demandJan. 6 committee asks Ivanka Trump to give voluntary testimonyBiden says any Russian troop movement into Ukraine will be seen as an invasionGeorgia prosecutor requests special grand jury in Trump election probeSuspect in anti-Sikh attack at JFK airport arrested and charged with hate crimeThey fought critical race theory. Now they’re focusing on ‘curriculum transparency.’‘Definition Please,’ film tackling South Asian stereotypes, heads to NetflixTesla driver charged with vehicular manslaughter in fatal Autopilot crashSocial media plays an unexpected role in Asghar Farhadi's 'A Hero'Otto Warmbier's family awarded $240k in seized North Korean assetsFlorida could shield whites from ‘discomfort’ of racist pastVaseline Lip Therapy Crème Brulee Mini is my go-to dry lip fixerNew & Notable from ghd, Dandylion and Every Man JackDjokovic owns majority stake in firm trying to develop Covid treatmentPenn Law to sanction professor who said U.S. ‘better off’ with fewer AsiansAmong Dominican Americans, a high response to Covid-19 measuresNat Puff on TikTok, becoming Left at London and turning 25 onlineBiden's all-in on hammering the GOP. But passing the buck is a risky strategy.Rep. Henry Cuellar says he'll 'cooperate with any' probe amid reports of FBI raid at Texas homeAsian Americans with disabilities are often overlooked. A new youth-led group aims to change that.Man submitted fake Covid tests for months to collect workers' comp, N.Y. official saysRare, pristine coral reef found off Tahiti coastBiden sends out free Covid tests masks as Americans sour on pandemic responseThe cost of an orange may be going up. Here's why.Convicted killer confesses to 2 cold case slayings in Virginia, Maryland, police sayBiden predicts Russia will invade UkraineBob Saget’s wife speaks out on her grief: 'We valued every single second that we had together''La Fortuna' puts a new spin on the biggest sunken treasure everBiden's approval has declined across the board — from independents to the baseHow sweeping E.U. rules would curb tech companiesMichigan school district defends actions surrounding deadly November shooting in face of two lawsuitsNCAA adopts new policy for transgender athletesPast Covid infection protected against delta, but vaccines safest to prevent dire illness, CDC saysCause of death released after mother and 2-year-old son fall at Petco ParkUniversity of Michigan fires president, citing inappropriate relationshipNYC subway station death of Michelle Go leaves Asian Americans reeling5G flight disruption eases as Emirates blasts U.S. rolloutBiden ends first year as president with 'bleak, discouraging' marks from the publicU.K. police arrest two men over Texas synagogue hostage-takingRepublicans 'all in' for Ron Johnson's Senate re-election fight in Wisconsin'Bachelor in Paradise' alums Raven Gates and Adam Gottschalk had a baby by C-section. Great.One year in, Biden confronts the limits of his powerBritney Spears case drives California bid to limit conservatorshipsAir Force member sentenced to life in prison for kidnapping, killing womanBritney Spears’ lawyer calls Jamie Spears’ attorney a liar in courtroom showdownNorth Korea hints it may resume testing nuclear weapons, long-range missilesHong Kong democracy activist Edward Leung is released from prisonCanadian restaurant ordered to close after accepting dog photos instead of vaccination proofChris Daughtry confirms 25-year-old daughter Hannah Price’s cause of deathManchin, Sinema join Senate GOP in rejecting filibuster rule change, dooming voting billsLusia Harris, the only woman officially drafted by an NBA team, dies at 66U.S. vaccine mandate on freight drivers coming from Canada may worsen auto supply chain shortageTampa Bay coach Bruce Arians fined $50,000 for striking one of his playersFlorida Health Department official suspended after sending pro-vaccine email to employeesBiden's press conference, amid Senate voting rights fail, proves big change is neededTrump and the GOP's biggest voting rights lies — and why they're wrongNY AG says investigation into Trump and his business found ‘significant evidence’ suggesting fraudSynagogue hostage crisis reminds us that neo-Nazis aren't the only ones targeting JewsBritney Spears says father took millions during conservatorshipControversial Teddy Roosevelt statue removed from outside New York City museumJan. 6 committee subpoenas two far right activistsSuspect in custody in stabbing death of student at L.A. furniture storeNew York teen gets 14 to life for the slaying of college student Tessa MajorsSupreme Court won't block release of Trump documents to Jan 6 committeeAdam Rippon reveals he and his fiancé got married on New Year's EveWhite House says it will distribute 400 million free N95 masks to protect against omicronCapitol rioter ordered back to jail after DWI arrest, discovery of AR-15 rifle in carBiden nods to Covid missteps, inflation pain as he caps his first yearJamaica to compete in 4-man bobsled at Olympics for 1st time in over 20 yearsIsraeli police demolish Palestinian family's home after lengthy standoffUniversity of Michigan reaches $490M settlement with sexual abuse accusersThe best budget coffee makers in 2022, according to expertsMexican abortion advocates look to help women in USNoodle the pug is starring in a children's bookDriver charged after rollover crash kills 2 Marines, injures 17 in North CarolinaWe finally know a little more about Amazon's 'Lord of the Rings' seriesWhy are airlines squaring off against wireless companies over 5G?Friends, officials gather to honor Times Square subway victim Michelle GoAirlines scramble to cancel flights, change schedules over 5G rollout fearsPeloton insiders sold nearly $500 million in stock before its big dropIs the 'Zoom ceiling' the new glass ceiling? Experts worry remote work will hold women backBreonna Taylor's memory is being preserved in an augmented reality appU.K. PM Johnson defies calls to quit as ouster bid gathers paceSupreme Court justices deny any friction over masks in the courtroomProsecutor: No charges in Black Kansas teen’s custody deathTexas wildfire that forced evacuations likely a result of planned burn, officials sayCEO who laid off 900 workers over Zoom returns following 'break' from dutiesLithium under a California lake could help U.S. gain energy autonomyNicholas Fraser, the 'Why you always lying?' Vine star, never stopped creating contentSupreme Court appears skeptical of campaign finance rules in Ted Cruz challengeBody camera footage released in 2018 California bar shooting that left 12 deadGaspard Ulliel, French actor and ‘Moon Knight’ star, dies at 37 after ski accidentCardi B offers to pay funeral costs for Bronx fire victimsCalifornia man wanted in deaths of mother, grandfather captured by policeStarbucks nixes vaccine mandate after Supreme Court rulingCEOs are joining the 'Great Resignation,' trading fatigue for family timeEarth's core cooling faster than previously thought, researchers sayTrans-inclusive TV dominates GLAAD Media Award nominations7 bread machines to try in 2022 — and how to pick the right oneAlex Trebek named Laura Coates as his potential 'Jeopardy!’ replacement. She says she was told no.Body found in search for Virginia store clerk who vanished moments after her shift endedEx-Chicago officer who killed Laquan McDonald to be releasedCar prices set to surge again this yearBig banks are making more — but they’re spending more, tooNearly 1 million pediatric Covid cases reported last weekAfter years of 5G hype and investment, Wednesday’s network launch makes it realFlorida woman attacked by bear while walking dog says she's 'lucky to be alive'André Leon Talley, trailblazing fashion journalist, ex-Vogue creative director, dies at 73Chinese Olympic app has serious security flaws, report findsA dating show for single parents? It's as cute and cringey as you thinkThe BabyZen Yoyo2 stroller is the only stroller my child needsSnapchat makes it harder for kids to buy drugsJan. 6 committee set to receive a handful of Trump White House papersCDC warns against travel to 22 destinations over Covid-19Trump sues N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James over investigations into his businessJay-Z's Team Roc puts pressure on DOJ to investigate Kansas City, Kan., policeMeet 2022's most important swing state — GeorgiaNew & Notable from FlexiSpot, Goop and RetrospecAncient 'scepters' were actually straws for communal boozing, researchers sayWorld's oldest man dies at 112, Guinness World Records saysHouston girl, 16, shot 22 times while walking dog; ex-boyfriend charged with murderPardoned Kentucky killer sentenced to 42 years in prisonTed Cruz's Supreme Court case could make it easier to bribe politiciansTonga covered in thick layer of ash, photos show after volcano eruption and tsunamiJan. 6 committee subpoenas Giuliani, 3 other Trump allies, accuses them of pushing election liesSchumer plans Senate rules vote to require 'talking filibuster' for voting billsSidney Poitier died of heart failure, dementia and prostate cancer, death certificate saysSanders says he may back Manchin, Sinema primary challengers1 dead, 8 hurt in Bronx apartment building explosion, fireThree Pennsylvania officers charged in shooting death of girl outside football game1,500 synagogue leaders meet with feds to discuss security in wake of Texas standoffAll Cal State universities add caste to anti-discrimination policyN.J. mandates teaching Asian American and Pacific Islander history in schoolsTrans activists will not be charged for sharing J.K. Rowling’s address on TwitterJoss Whedon denies toxic behavior allegations made by 'Justice League' and 'Angel' cast membersEx-New York police officer indicted in machete death of his 78-year-old motherJim Obergefell, who gave name to landmark Supreme Court case, to run for Ohio HouseOklahoma pastor apologizes for rubbing spit on man's face during sermonTonga volcano and tsunami destruction shows need to secure communications — in spaceComedian Bridget Everett finds her 'world of misfits' in 'Somebody Somewhere'Verizon, AT&T will limit 5G around airports as airlines warn of 'catastrophic' disruptionFauci says it’s too soon to tell whether omicron will end the pandemicBody of missing California woman Missy Hernandez found in aqueduct 40 days after disappearanceTexas synagogue hostage describes what it was like inside temple, shares escape storyYouTube officially shuts down original content groupQueer TikTok could be a haven for teens — if adults let itSenate begins showdown over voting rights as Democrats brace for failureSchools are starting to mandate Asian American studies. More could follow suit.Cleveland Browns' Malik McDowell arrested on charge of public exposure in FloridaMiami rapper Wavy Navy Pooh killed in ambush shooting while driving with childrenCracker Barrel ordered to pay man over $9M after he's served cleaning liquid instead of waterAfter opposition to her MLK Day speech, Nikole Hannah-Jones swapped her words for hisSupreme Court justice blasts Virginia city over refusing tax exemption for churchFrom teachers to cowboys: These L.A. Latinos bring 'vaquero' life to the cityHow to order free at-home Covid tests: White House website goes live15 best January 2022 sales: Kitchen, home, beauty and moreWhite House warns Russian invasion of Ukraine may be imminentTexas synagogue hostage-taker was known to U.K. intelligence before he flew to U.S.Boston appears headed for Supreme Court loss over refusal to fly a Christian flagIllinois man dies after jumping into frozen pond to save his granddaughterMicrosoft to buy Activision in $68.7 billion all-cash dealCold case team shines new light on betrayal of Anne FrankHow the Jabra Elite Active 75t wireless earbuds fit my active lifestyleHow writing a novel about a fictional plague helped this author find peaceEscape from QAnon: How Jan. 6 changed one person’s path5 silicone baking mats to try — and the benefits of using themMinneapolis’ 1st Black police chief leaves quietlyLos Angeles nurse, 70, attacked at bus stop dies at hospital where she served for 38 yearsTwo killed, five injured in blaze near Detroit, authorities sayDaniel Radcliffe set to star as 'Weird Al' Yankovic in a movie made by RokuKentucky candle factory destroyed by deadly tornado is closingLouisiana Senate candidate Gary Chambers smokes marijuana blunt in new ad campaignFor some who recently contracted Covid, an unexpected emotion: ReliefFormer Kazakh leader reappears, denies conflict among ruling elite amid violent unrestConfidence to shine: Drew Gooden says Vine came around right when he needed itNew & Notable from Adidas, Grove Collaborative and BesomaVirginia store clerk disappears moments after the end of her shift; man charged with abductionAndrew Garfield says he even lied to Emma Stone about ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ returnPrince’s estate pegged at $156.4 million in final valuationBefore pullout, U.S. government watchdog warned of Afghan air force collapse'How I Met Your Father' reimagines beloved seriesWarriors investor faces backlash for saying 'nobody cares' about China's UyghursRussia moves troops to Belarus for joint drills amid Ukraine invasion fearsTwin earthquakes in western Afghanistan kill at least 22Poll numbers are pointing to a midterm shellacking for DemocratsBlinken to visit Ukraine as U.S.-Russia tensions escalateTwo Maine radio announcers fired for mocking weight of high school athletes3 teenagers killed in car crash near Los AngelesNorth Korea says it fired tactical guided missiles in latest testHindu extremists in India escalate rhetoric with calls to kill MuslimsFar-right Norwegian mass killer Breivik seeks parole after 10 years in prisonAmy's Kitchen says its food is made with 'love.' Some at the factory say the job has left them injured.White House plots public reset as Biden's agenda flailsThe RNC's presidential debate claims are baseless — but may help get rid of a real problem13-year-old dies from suspected fentanyl overdose in Connecticut, police sayTonga assesses damage after tsunami, with drinking water and ash among concernsBeijing Olympics says tickets will not be sold to general publicAbortion clinics challenging Texas law dealt new setback12 victims of Philadelphia row house fire mourned at mass funeral'She was so joyful': Betty White honored on what would have been her 100th birthdayTrump's advisers point the finger at McConnell as reports of DeSantis feud swirlFamily of Amazon driver, among 6 workers killed in Illinois tornado, sues company'Nothing we could have said to him or done': Family of Texas hostage-taker apologizes as U.K. reactsPowerful winter storm slams East Coast, leaves about 200,000 customers without power as thousands of flights are canceledTexas rabbi says he threw a chair, helping to end synagogue standoffCost of masks and tests deepens a pandemic wedge between the haves and the have-notsMartin Luther King III wants no 'empty promises' when it comes to voting rights'A crucial time': Senators travel to Ukraine to warn against Russian aggressionIsraeli police, Palestinians in standoff over east Jerusalem home evictionAustralia has decided to 'let Covid rip.' Is that a good idea?Who is Aafia Siddiqui, the federal prisoner at the center of the Texas hostage incident?‘I just like being anonymous’: Why Vine star Christine Sydelko left internet fame behindJoint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley tests positive for CovidHow MLK boulevards throughout the country are inspiring changeNovak Djokovic returns home to Serbia after Australia visa cancellationHostage-taker at Texas synagogue identified as British citizenA look back at Vine — the six-second video app that made us scream, laugh and cryGenetic risk factor found for Covid-19 smell and taste loss, researchers sayOn MLK Day, Biden pushes voting rights bills as Senate prepares for fightSalisbury fire: 9-alarm blaze engulfs Massachusetts motelPrince Harry in legal fight to pay for U.K. police protectionIn Arizona, ground zero for 2024, Trump spins lies and conspiracy theoriesNew & Notable from Walmart, EyeBuyDirect and Makeup by MarioHow MLK's 13-year-old granddaughter thinks you should spend the holidayFund to preserve, assist Black churches gets $20M donationOath Keepers leader indictment just the tip of a scary icebergSuspected drone attack in UAE kills 3, wounds 6MLK disobeyed unjust laws. The state of America today requires that we not forget that.In battle against far-right extremists, an old strategy re-emerges: Bankrupt themChina's births fall in 2021, as workforce shrinksSnow, ice blast through the South with powerful winter stormNorth Korea conducts fourth missile test this monthGame, set, match: Djokovic leaves Australia after court ruling to deport himTsunami threat recedes after undersea volcanic eruption in PacificTsunami warning issued in Tonga after undersea volcano eruptsWeeks ahead of Winter Olympics, Beijing records first local omicron case, state media reportsTennis star Djokovic to be deported from Australia after losing appeal against visa cancellationOne of the last Tuskegee Airmen diesOhio siblings face felony charges after 250-year-old walnut tree is chopped downMuslim women in India horrified to find themselves up for ‘auction’ on racist appSnow, ice blast through South with powerful winter stormCeline Dion cancels tour dates because of 'severe and persistent muscle spasms'Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli's Los Angeles-area home burglarizedBritney Spears says she loves sister Jamie Lynn amid social media spatMan holding people in Colleyville, Texas, synagogue dead; hostages released safelyS.D. Gov. Kristi Noem releases national ad targeting transgender student athletesClyburn vows fight on voting rights reform that 'may be on life support'Biden to require private health insurers to pay for at-home Covid-19 testsOmicron surge hasn't hit rural communities … yetMeet the Press - January 16, 2022Senate Democrats probe impact of online degree programs on high student debt loadsBehind Trump's vaccine boosterism, allies see chance for political payoffFlorida gay rights activist found dead in landfillExpanding Medicaid for new moms could save lives. But in Mississippi, it’s a battle.Some Afghan girls can wrestle, play sports, and work — but only if they live as a boy1,700 racist lawmakers highlight the ubiquity of slaveholding in CongressCovid proved that women need stable jobs that have common sense policies in placeRafael Nadal, others a ‘bit tired' of Novak Djokovic Australia sagaWoman pushed to her death in front of oncoming train in NYC, man arrestedAtlanta Falcons cheerleader gets surprise wedding proposal at final gameSix shot outside Oregon music venue, shooter at-large, Eugene police sayMLK's family rallies in Arizona to push for voting rightsAtlanta transit leader CEO Jeffrey Parker diesPassengers stuck at sea after Norwegian cancels Caribbean cruise mid voyage due to Covid-19Tsunami advisory issued for U.S. West Coast after undersea volcanic eruptionJamaica arrests ex-Haiti senator sought in leader’s slayingRepublican Glenn Youngkin sworn in as Virginia governorCalifornia day care workers arrested after baby is hospitalized with skull fractureStates of emergency declared in Southeast ahead of winter snowstormCensus challenges begin in states, cities and tribal nations across U.S.Netflix raises prices on plans in US, CanadaBob Saget’s funeral draws 'Full House' cast, comedians, hundreds moreNorth Korea tests railway-borne missile in latest launch amid rising tension with U.S.Ex-NFL defensive lineman Junior Siavii dies in prison while awaiting trialDirecTV to drop One America News Network in blow to conservative channelFirefighter injured in blaze at chemical plant in Passaic, N.J.Former tennis star Chris Evert diagnosed with ovarian cancerHRH no more: Facing damaging sex abuse suit, queen distances royals from Prince AndrewBlack women look to make historic gains in 2022 midterm electionsStewart Rhodes' Oath Keepers indictment puts January 6 plotters on notice'Nothing has changed': Frustration builds as cannabis reform stallsInside Trump's secretive endorsement operationCovid test anxiety has upped the pandemic misery, and resurfaced my infertility traumaThousands take holy dip in India's Ganges River amid Covid surgeFormer acting Defense secretary meets with Jan. 6 committeeCremated remains of 89 people discovered in vacant Ohio churchPope caught on camera making unannounced stop at Rome record storeAlec Baldwin turns phone over to authorities investigating 'Rust' shootingFlorida substitute teacher resigns after yelling a racial slur at school, officials sayIdaho Supreme Court hears arguments over redistrictingBiden administration names intelligence official to counter election threatsCovid testing company with 300 pop-up sites across U.S. faces multiple probesTiffany Haddish arrested, accused of DUI in GeorgiaVideo shows Florida police sergeant grabbing fellow officer by her throatU.S. intel suggests Russia is preparing a 'false-flag' operation as pretext for Ukraine invasionInside a Seattle-area hospital, the Covid grind wears on staffFormer Obama White House adviser pleads guilty to scamming school he foundedRep. Matt Gaetz’s ex-girlfriend testified to a grand jury. Why prosecutors are loving it.Arizona at risk of losing relief funds over anti-mandate rules, Biden administration warns‘Gentefied’ canceled at Netflix after two seasonsBiden officials divided on message over N95 masks for allRussia arrests ransomware gang responsible for high-profile cyberattacksCDC updates mask guidance, says N95s offer 'highest protection'Supreme Court to hear appeal of high school coach forced out over on-field prayerColorado lawmakers ask for Justice Department probe into police handling of Denver-area gunmanYouth from Cuba’s poorest neighborhoods face decades in jail following protests'Pharma bro no more': Martin Shkreli banned from pharmaceutical business for lifeMixed response from businesses after SCOTUS ruling on vaccine mandatesBiden administration extends public health emergency for Covid-19Whether we'll need yearly boosters remains an open question, Fauci saysFlu hospitalizations rising as doctors battle omicron-fueled Covid surgeWhy Sacramento Kings player Moe Harkless has sent $50,000 back to his hometownIn a win for trans veterans, VA adds gender identity to medical recordsFedEx wants to install anti-missile lasers in its cargo jetsSenate's big voting legislation plans dashed in reminder of limits of Democrats' power6 films to stream in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.Biden administration to start shipping free at-home Covid tests next week'Hope your book does well, Jamie Lynn': Britney Spears responds to sister's 'GMA' interviewGOP Rep. John Katko, who voted to impeach Trump, says he will not seek reelectionFacebook, Google CEOs aware of formal advertising market deal, lawsuit allegesFederal Reserve scrambled to make sense of Trump's 2016 election, transcripts showNavient plans to cancel some student borrowers' loan debt. Who qualifies?Pennsylvania dentist allegedly killed wife on African safari to collect millions in life insurance, FBI saysMajor winter storm to bring heavy snow, rain over MLK weekend'Baby Shark' proves it will be stuck in your head forever as it hits YouTube milestone'Yellowjackets' star Jasmin Savoy Brown to play first queer 'Scream' characterOhio Supreme Court tosses GOP-drawn congressional mapSuspect in deadly Waukesha Christmas parade attack to stand trialAs omicron surges, effort to vaccinate young children stallsCommunal funeral planned Sunday for Bronx fire victimsAdalia Rose Williams, social media star with early-aging disorder, dies at 15Baltimore prosecutor Marilyn Mosby indicted for allegedly lying on mortgage docs for Florida vacation homes4 Arkansas inmates sue after unknowingly receiving ivermectin to treat CovidDenzel Washington wants viewers to look past Macbeth’s raceUkraine hit by cyberattack, Russia moves more troops after talks hit 'dead end'Delta security officer 'viciously assaulted,' repeatedly beaten with his own radio at JFKNorth Korea fires fresh missiles as it warns U.S. over sanctionsFinancial aid lawsuit exposes elite college 'need blind' contradictions'We deserve more': Grocery workers lament extra work, lack of hazard pay as omicron decimates workforce13-year-old in grave condition after apparent fentanyl OD at Connecticut school; campus locked downAustralia cancels Djokovic visa again, sending him back to immigration detentionTwo employees shot during workplace dispute in cargo area near Miami airportNew & Notable from Winky Lux, Leica and RuggablePuerto Rico is mandating booster shots for public school students 12 and upMicrosoft opens harassment investigation sought by investorsJudge finds no probable cause in case of Texas mother who allegedly put her Covid-positive child in trunk‘Home Work’ to return to Chip and Joanna Gaines' Magnolia Network after probeA majority of Trump's 2022 endorsements have questioned the 2020 election resultsAs omicron surges, HealthCare.gov sign-up deadline arrivesBiden rolls out bridge spending, highlight administration's infrastructure effortsAiling Amazon workers struggle to find Covid tests themselves'A slap in the face': Nurses told to use vacation and sick days to stay home if they test positiveJudge allows release of police bodycam video in Jason Walker shooting caseU.K. spy service warns lawmakers over Chinese agent of influenceGoodbye 'godsend': Expiration of child tax credits hits homeNew York City weighs remote learning option amid omicron spreadTrading town, 'exquisite' figure found as dig for new U.K. rail line unearths Roman pastCovid origin conspiracies and other bogus research predatory scientific journals peddleFour charged federally in killing of LAPD officer who was shot while house-huntingVideos show dramatic snapshots of response to Colorado's Marshall FireChinese woman stuck in blind date's home by sudden Covid lockdownCalifornia man wanted in deaths of his mother and grandfather, sheriff saysMissing dog found alive 6 days after landslide destroyed Seattle homeMinnesota judge bars hospital from taking Covid-19 patient off ventilatorVeterans, families urge administration not to release billions in frozen funds to Iran until terrorism cases are settledBiden voices uncertainty about passing voting rights bills after meeting with Democrats'Devastating:' California mom accused of killing her three young childrenNovak Djokovic is included in Australian Open draw as visa saga continuesAustralian man convicted in decades-old gay hate murder of AmericanCouple murdered in Houston in 1981 identified; daughter, now 41, still missingNorth Korea stole a record $400 million in cryptocurrency last year, researchers sayAre shark attacks more likely under a full moon? Study suggests lunar cycles may play a roleWoman killed, children injured in Texas after pursuit of robbery suspect ends in collisionRobert F. Kennedy assassin Sirhan Bishara Sirhan denied parole by California governorOcean heat hit record high in 2021 as Earth warms, NOAA saysArmed Michigan woman who 'wanted to talk' to Capitol Police about Jan. 6 riot is arrested in D.C.Ye, formerly Kanye West, considered suspect in battery investigationNicki Minaj dropped from lawsuit accusing her of harassing husband's sex assault victimJan. 6 committee subpoenas tech giants after 'inadequate responses'Fresno County Sheriff's Office announces arrest in murder of 30-year-old Missy Hernandez, last seen in DecemberMan who faked death to evade U.S. sex assault charges found hospitalized with Covid in Scotland, officials sayBiden plans executive action on police reform to revive stalled issueReport finds Utah police made mistakes in encounter with Gabby Petito, Brian LaundrieIn Puerto Rico, couple face trial after refusing to comply with Covid protocolsOath Keepers leader, 10 others charged with 'seditious conspiracy' in Jan. 6 Capitol attackGerman court finds main suspect guilty of crimes against humanity in landmark Syria torture trialSouth Dakota man arrested after his mom accidentally serves pot brownies to seniorsPrince Andrew stripped of military affiliations by Queen ElizabethTrump allies have knives out for Sen. Thune as he embarks on re-election bidQuietly and over some objections, a national digital vaccine card has emergedWhy the Hasami Porcelain Mug is my favorite coffee cupTrump slams DeSantis over Covid vaccine booster shot. Why that could pay off politically.Schools desperate for substitute teachers are turning to parentsSupreme Court blocks Biden's Covid requirements for businesses, upholds health care workers mandateThis Latino neighborhood wants a Vicente Fernández St. to honor the Mexican legendFilm armorer blames ammo supplier in deadly ‘Rust’ shootingJan. 6 committee pushes back against McCarthy, GOP 'legitimacy' complaintsDenzel Washington on longtime friendship with Sidney Poitier: ‘He was the beacon’Evictions ramp up in states as pandemic moratoriums come to an endNavient agrees to $1.85B student loan settlement with statesCrushing student loan debt prompts parents to postpone their retirementA virus, a party and a lockdown: Why Boris Johnson’s luck may have just run outCritics call to end three-month celibacy requirement for gay, bisexual men amid blood shortageTranscript: Beyond the BubbleTranscript: Protect the TraditionTranscript: The Circus Comes to TownTranscript: The Debate ChannelTranscript: The Not-So-Silent MajorityTranscript: Home of the DragonsSuspension repealed for hockey player who defended teammate against anti-Asian slurTranscript: Just a Word‘Tenants have no choice’: Racism in urban planning fuels high rate of Black fire deathsTikTok comes for Juilliard after the school rejected beloved creator Axel Webber'Alarming reversal' of basic freedoms in Latin America, Human Rights Watch saysInterest rate hike could come as soon as March, Fed's Brainard signals'Because we know it is possible': Japanese Americans join fight for reparationsOmicron is creating a 'crisis, red-tier situation' in health careHow to find the best soft mattress for great sleep in 2022Tearful John Mayer, comedian Jeff Ross remember Bob SagetHBO Max's 'Peacemaker' stars John Cena as a very unlikely anti-heroRNC threatens to bar candidates from participating in official presidential debatesLisa Ling's new HBO Max show looks at hidden gems of Asian cuisine in AmericaAmid labor shortage, Army offers largest enlistment bonus everNew Mexico teen accused of leaving baby in dumpster pleads not guiltyIf Russia launches an attack on Ukraine, what might it look like? Here are some possibilities.The Federal Bureau of Prisons is getting a new leader — and another shot at reformsBiden pledges more tests, masks and federal medical help amid Covid surgePalestinian American man, 80, dies after being detained by Israeli forcesGeorgia deputy faces firing over Facebook comment about Ahmaud ArberyJason Momoa and Lisa Bonet split after 16 years togetherThe VA's new mission: improve health of pregnant military veteransWater vapor found in another planet's atmosphereIllinois judge’s decision to reverse teen's sexual assault conviction sparks outrageNew Orleans police searching for missing woman discover body in freezer on bus'Not enough': Critics say proposed Pa. districts limit Latino representation‘The Young and the Restless’ star Richard Burgi fired after Covid-19 protocol breachHarris says Manchin, Sinema shouldn't be 'absolved' on protecting democracyDelta loses $408 million; 8,000 employees contract Covid over the last four weeksHarris says Biden took 'courageous step' in voting rights speechNew & Notable: Mark Levinson, Malaya Organics and State BagsDozens of El Salvador journalists', activists' phones hacked with spyware, report findsProsecutors add dozens of charges in Wisconsin Christmas parade deathsNigeria lifts its ban on Twitter after 7 monthsChicago teachers narrowly approve Covid deal, keeping kids in schoolPolice used fake DNA reports during interrogations, Virginia attorney general saysHouse GOP Leader McCarthy says he won't cooperate with Jan. 6 committeeWhat's in Democrats' latest voting legislation, and what would the bills do?U.S. imposes sanctions after series of North Korean missile testsFlorida woman accused of throwing glitter containers at man faces felony caseOff-duty LAPD officer fatally shot while house-hunting with girlfriend, police say2 women were strangled exactly two years apart in Utah. The suspect in their killings was just extradited to the U.S.Get ready for 'frustrating' tax season as IRS battles historic backlogs and staff shortagesCreator of Wordle copycat app says he 'crossed a line' following backlashRed Cross pleads for blood donations, says hospitals may face shortagesParents of 'Jeopardy!' contestant Brayden Smith sue hospital, alleging wrongful death‘Squid Game’ makes history as 1st non-English TV show nominated for SAG AwardPa. Legislature ignored bill that might have prevented deadly Philladelphia fireIn a baseball first, New York Yankees name a woman to manage minor league team'It pays to vote': Behind the Venezuelan opposition's victory in Chavismo's cradleEarly access to gender-affirming hormones linked to better mental health, study findsTwo men are accused of vandalizing a Key West landmark. A bartender recognized one of them who didn't tip.Latino lawmaker: Jan. 6 investigation is about defending democracy at homeTexas man accused of distributing performance-enhancing drugs to OlympiansDjokovic admits Australia travel form 'mistake,' not isolating after positive testLawsuit says administrators knew Michigan school shooting suspect was dangerousSchumer eyes final reckoning over voting rights and filibuster rule'Encanto' is thriving on TikTok weeks after its theatrical release. Here's why.Booms and a bubble: How supernovas shaped our galactic neighborhoodNo charges to be filed in death of Justin King, Black man fatally shot by white neighbor in Missouri'Hero rat' renowned for record-breaking Cambodia land mine detection diesHere's why store shelves are empty again in parts of the U.S.Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly are engagedPipeline spills 300,000 gallons of diesel near New Orleans, killing fish, other animalsJoe Jonas goes trainspotting with TikTok creator Francis Bourgeois in an unexpected collabRonnie Spector, ’60s pop icon and ‘Be My Baby’ singer, dies at 78Chip and Joanna Gaines' Magnolia Network pulls show after homeowners complain of 'nightmare' renovations‘Arbitrary’ cutoffs of THC levels make it difficult to measure impaired driving5G rollout expected to continue after two-week delayChild Covid vaccinations off to uneven start as Southern states lagDavid McCormick files paperwork to run as GOP Senate primary in Pa. heats upAs Covid deaths rise, many still caused by delta variant, CDC saysOhio Supreme Court rejects GOP's newly drawn district maps, orders fix in 10 daysWhy the Zeroll Ice Cream Scoop is the expert pickMcConnell calls Biden's voting rights speech 'profoundly unpresidential'GOP Rep. Davidson compares vaccine mandates to the HolocaustDr. Fauci and Sen. Rand Paul's recent tense exchange over Covid sends a messageMembers of Congress honor Harry Reid as he lies in state in Capitol RotundaNo Ukraine breakthrough as NATO and Russia eye more talksCarrie Bradshaw's 'Diwali' outfit fails to rewrite racist 'Sex and the City' past, fans sayU.S. judge rejects Prince Andrew's bid to dismiss sexual abuse lawsuitWhite House vows to provide 10 million Covid tests for schools each monthConsumer prices rose by 7 percent in December over previous year, marking third straight month of high inflationTrump calls politicians who refuse to say they received Covid boosters 'gutless'Matt Gaetz's ex-girlfriend testifies to grand jury in sex trafficking probeCovid-19 omicron variant spread shows urgent need for global pathogen tracking networkAll 17 Bronx fire victims identified; youngest was 2 years oldSAG Awards 2022: The complete nominations listBone found in Ohio River belonged to woman who disappeared with 2 kids 20 years agoU.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson fighting to save job over Covid party scandalWest Virginia governor says he feels ‘extremely unwell’ after Covid diagnosisKim Kardashian and Floyd Mayweather sued by investors over alleged crypto scamOlympic champion and Texas A&M track coach Deon Lendore dies in car crash at 29Naya Rivera’s sister talks of how she got out of a ‘dark place’ after the star’s deathAs climate warms, athletes flag the dangers of manmade snowDeadly Bronx fire puts focus on space heaters some see as ‘symbols of inequity’Process debates are turning Democrats against one anotherReese Witherspoon posted tips for 2022. Ina Garten responded with her own relatable list.New & Notable from Echelon, NordicTrack and PepperSlain 6-year-old Illinois boy had partially frozen organs, coroner saysTraveler enters cockpit, causes damage on Miami-bound plane, American Airlines saysSenate passes bill to honor Emmett Till and his motherOff-duty deputy in North Carolina says on 911 call he fatally shot pedestrian who jumped on his truckPlane hit power lines before deadly San Diego crash, report saysWith omicron surge, some wonder whether Covid contact tracing still worksHow the 'Cheer' family handled the Jerry Harris news in season twoAstronomers witness the explosive death of a giant star for first timeItalian Catholic, Jewish leaders condemn Nazi flag placed on coffin at church funeralFlorida lawmakers introduce bill to ban abortion after 15 weeksBig bucks flow into state races for election officialsLaw enforcement fatalities spiked in 2021. Covid-19 was the leading cause of death.Retrial date set for man charged with killing 18 in Dallas areaNorth Korea says Kim Jong Un observed latest missile launchOne suspect arrested, another man indicted in rapper Young Dolph's slaying in MemphisDeath of Black Missouri man shot by white neighbor is ruled a justifiable homicideU.S. reports record 1.3M Covid cases in a day as hospitalizations soarGrand Ole Opry faces criticism after Morgan Wallen performanceDemocrat Cherfilus-McCormick wins special election to fill House seat in FloridaBiden speech backing voting rights bill is what activists needed. Why are they boycotting?Bank of America to roll back overdraft fees, drop bounced check penaltyBomb incidents and bomb-making surge in U.S., officials warnDoorDash driver finds toddler in diaper and socks wandering Detroit's 8 Mile Road'Absolute miracle': 4 people, including infant, survive helicopter crash near PhiladelphiaJan. 6 committee dismisses Ray Epps conspiracy theory, issues new subpoenasOscars will have a host again in 2022Netflix's new 'Hype House' reality show 'fabricated' storylines, two stars sayRobert Durst is dead at 78. The convicted killer and I shared a doctor, and I'm glad.West Coast flights paused at roughly same time as North Korea missile launchMichigan man accused of killing longtime boyfriend during fight over video gameN.J. high school students charged in hazing investigation involving football playersMissouri woman seen with Pelosi nameplate pleads guilty in Capitol riotBiden's tough talk hints at re-election effortNeo-Nazi leader sentenced to 7 years for plot to intimidate Jews, journalistsJudges uphold North Carolina's new congressional map in win for GOPU.S. willing to dismiss Ghislaine Maxwell perjury case if sex abuse conviction standsFauci says Sen. Paul's attacks 'kindle the crazies' who have threatened his lifeThird suspect arrested in the death of Philadelphia teen shot 18 timesMedicare plans to pay for controversial Alzheimer’s drug, if patients enroll in trials'Trans Handy Ma'am' goes viral on TikTok after sharing home improvement tipsLeaning San Francisco skyscraper is tilting 3 inches per year as engineers rush to implement fixBiden calls for end to filibuster to pass voting rights legislationMillions locked in a deep freeze as arctic air leads to coldest day since 2019Parents of Latina teen killed in police shooting mourn their 'exemplary daughter'Andrea Jenkins makes history as 1st openly transgender city council presidentIsraeli scientists teach goldfish to drive a robotic car on landPayday lenders can send borrowers into tailspin. How one woman broke free.CES 2022: Best tech products from CES that are worth the buyAt 85, artist Shirley Woodson has no plans to put down her paintbrushZendaya says season 2 of 'Euphoria' will be 'far more emotional'Lawmakers of both parties slam Texas GOP candidate who called for ban on Chinese studentsIn Cuba, people arrested during protests go on trial; some face 30-year sentencesCovid vaccines prevented nearly a quarter-million deaths last springChild rape suspect may have victims in 10 states, Tennessee prosecutor saysInside the lasting friendship between Bob Saget and Norm MacdonaldSenators unveil legislation to crack down on bear poachingMap: Covid hospitalizations double in more than a dozen states in two weeksThe most entertaining and binge-worthy queer content arriving in JanuaryFed Chair Powell grilled on inflation, economy during confirmation hearingUnited CEO says vaccine mandate appears to have ended weekly deaths of employees from CovidCourt upholds firing of two LAPD officers who ignored robbery call, played Pokémon GoU.S. announces fresh $308 million in humanitarian aid for struggling AfghansU.S. diplomacy with Russia on Ukraine has been careful. With Kazakhstan, not so much.As high court signals Roe v. Wade reversal, states eye same-sex marriage protectionsMaya Angelou first Black woman to appear on U.S. quarter as Mint rolls out coinsCésar Chávez's march that changed it all is the topic of a new graphic novelFull return to office is 'dead,' experts say — and remote is only growingAmid trans athlete debate, Penn’s Lia Thomas loses to trans Yale swimmerTrump wants the Jan. 6 suits against him dismissed. Why he's on shaky ground.Oklahoma death row inmates seek firing squad as alternativeOmicron on track to infect more than half of Europe, WHO saysEuropean Parliament President David Sassoli dies at 65U.K. PM Boris Johnson under fire over 'bring your own booze' lockdown partyU.S. issues ‘Do Not Travel’ warning for Canada amid Covid risePope Francis: Vaccinating against Covid is a 'moral obligation'Daniel Ortega sworn in for 4th straight term as Nicaragua’s leaderTeen who left baby in New Mexico dumpster didn't know she was pregnant until day before birth, police sayNew & Notable from Samsung, Belkin and EzpzSmart guns finally arriving in U.S., seeking to shake up firearms marketArizona mom slams Delta for lack of gender options for her nonbinary child18-year-old mother confesses to leaving baby in New Mexico dumpster, police sayGruyere cheese can still be called gruyere even if not from Switzerland, judge rulesBiden's voting rights push comes after months spent on other issues