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- ICE AGENT FATALLY SHOOTS WOMAN IN MINNEAPOLIS DURING IMMIGRATION OPERATION: A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, a U.S. citizen, during a federal immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis. The incident occurred on January 7 when agents encountered Good’s vehicle, which was stopped in a residential street amid heightened ICE activity tied to fraud investigations. Video from the scene shows officers approaching the SUV and, as it moved, at least one agent fired into it; Good later died from her injuries. Local leaders, including Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, sharply criticized the shooting and have called for ICE to leave the city, while federal officials and DHS defended the agent’s actions as self-defense against a vehicle threat. The shooting has sparked protests, grief from Good’s family and community, and intensified debate over aggressive enforcement tactics.
- TWO KILLED IN SHOOTING OUTSIDE MORMON CHURCH IN SALT LAKE CITY: Two people were killed and others wounded in a shooting outside a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building in Salt Lake City. Police say the shooting happened near a funeral service, and authorities responded to the scene, where they found multiple victims. The suspect was not immediately identified or in custody at the time of initial reports. Local officials described the violence as devastating and pledged support to the affected families and the community. Investigators are working to determine a motive and monitor ongoing threats.
- U.S. MILITARY SEIZES VENEZUELA-LINKED OIL TANKER IN ATLANTIC: U.S. military forces seized a Venezuela-linked oil tanker in the North Atlantic during operations enforcing sanctions on Venezuelan oil exports. Officials say the vessel was connected to sanctioned shipments allegedly benefiting the Maduro government, and the seizure is part of a broader effort to curb illicit oil trading that U.S. authorities claim undermines sanctions. The move gives the U.S. control of the tanker and its cargo while adding diplomatic pressure on Venezuela. Caracas condemned the action as illegal and hostile.
- ARRAIGNMENT IN NICK REINER PARENTS’ KILLING DELAYED AFTER ATTORNEY WITHDRAWAL: The arraignment hearing for Nick Reiner, charged in the fatal stabbing of his parents—including filmmaker Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner—was postponed after his attorney requested to withdraw from the case. The unusual step delayed the next step in proceedings while Reiner secures new legal representation. Court officials have not set a new arraignment date yet. The delay comes as prosecutors continue building their case ahead of trial.
- EVIDENCE SUGGESTS ACCUSED BROWN UNIVERSITY SHOOTER PLANNED ATTACK FOR YEARS: New evidence indicates the accused shooter who killed multiple people at Brown University had been planning the attack for years. Federal prosecutors say records, communications, and research pointed to a long-term intent to execute a mass shooting, contradicting earlier portrayals of a spontaneous act. Investigators are still piecing together what motivated the shooter and how the planning evolved, and several potential warning signs are under review. Authorities continue to seek tips from the public as the case develops.
- WHITE HOUSE CONFIRMS TALKS ABOUT ALASKA/GREENLAND ACQUISITION OPTIONS INCLUDING MILITARY POSSIBILITIES: The White House confirmed it has discussed various options to acquire Greenland, including diplomatic, economic, and less-conventional ideas that some lawmakers say could extend to military measures. Officials insist no decisions have been made and that discussions are exploratory and long-term, focusing on strategic interests in the Arctic. Lawmakers from both parties have expressed skepticism and concern about the legality and implications of any territorial acquisition proposal. Greenland’s government has not made a formal response
- DILBERT CREATOR SCOTT ADAMS SAYS HE PLANS TO CONVERT TO CHRISTIANITY: Cartoonist Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert, said he plans to convert to Christianity before he dies. Adams, who has been a controversial figure online for years, described his decision as a personal spiritual journey. The announcement prompted mixed reactions online, with some followers expressing support and others criticizing his past remarks and views. Adams did not provide specific details on timing or denominational affiliation.
- USPS POSTMARK RULE CHANGES COULD DELAY TAX, BALLOT, AND BILL DATES: The U.S. Postal Service has changed how it applies official postmarks, now assigning them at regional processing centers rather than when mail is first dropped off at a post office or mailbox. Under the new system, mail may receive a postmark a day or more after it was accepted, which could affect time-sensitive items like tax returns, ballots, bill payments, and charitable donation deadlines. Individuals are advised to use certified mail or request a manual postmark at the counter to ensure timely evidence for deadlines. The IRS and state agencies rely on postmark dates to determine whether filings are on time, and this operational change has drawn warnings from tax and legal experts about potential late filings if mail is dropped off too close to deadlines.
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