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Sunday, Jan 11th, 2026 -
Iranians took to the streets in new protests against the clerical authorities overnight despite an internet shutdown, as rights groups warned on Sunday that authorities were committing a "massacre" to quell the demonstrations. The protests, initially sparked by anger over the rising cost of living, have now become a movement against the theocratic regime that has ruled Iran since the 1979 revolution and have ...
Source: digitaljournal.com
Sunday, Jan 11th, 2026 -
After killing of Renee Nicole Good, city braces for what the agency describes as its largest enforcement operation yet Minneapolis protesters – already outraged by Wednesday's fatal shooting of a woman by an immigration officer – braced for a new onslaught as the Department of Homeland Security sent more agents in to the area, carried out what it called its largest enforcement operation ever. On Sunday, ...
Source: theguardian.com
Sunday, Jan 11th, 2026 -
WASHINGTON — Sen. Chris Murphy said in an interview on NBC News' "Meet the Press" that if the U.S. annexed Greenland, "it would be the end of NATO." The Connecticut Democrat's comments came in response to a question about whether the move floated by the Trump administration would effectively end the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a defensive alliance created in the years after World War II. "NATO would ...
Source: nbcnews.com
Sunday, Jan 11th, 2026 -
Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Swipe for next article The Trump administration has ramped up its campaign, reportedly using 90 precision munitions on more than 35 targets The US military carried out airstrikes against ISIS in Syria on Saturday in another retaliatory strike over an attack that killed American service members. US ...
Source: independent.co.uk
Sunday, Jan 11th, 2026 -
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump on Sunday fired off another warning to the government of Cuba as the close ally of Venezuela braces for potential widespread unrest after Nicolás Maduro was deposed as Venezuela's leader. Cuba, a major beneficiary of Venezuelan oil, has now been cut off from those shipments as U.S. forces continue to seize tankers in an effort to control the ...
Source: military.com
Sunday, Jan 11th, 2026 -
Like many of his teammates, Packers safety Evan Williams was shaken after the Bears rallied with 25 fourth-quarter points for a 31-27 victory in their wild-card playoff game Saturday night at Soldier Field. Shaken but not necessarily surprised. Even the Packers know by now, this is what the Bears do. Ben Johnson's Bears, anyway. "We came in at halftime, we know they've made a season out of comeback victories," ...
Source: chicago.suntimes.com
Sunday, Jan 11th, 2026 -
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's photo portrait display at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery has had references to his two impeachments removed, the latest apparent change at the collection of museums he has accused of bias as he asserts his influence over how official presentations document U.S. history. The wall text, which summarized Trump's first presidency and noted his 2024 comeback ...
Source: bostonglobe.com
Sunday, Jan 11th, 2026 -
Religious leaders and civil rights activists condemned what authorities said Sunday was an act of arson that heavily damaged a historic Mississippi synagogue that had been bombed decades ago for its congregation's role in the civil rights movement. One person was arrested for investigation of arson, authorities said. The fire ripped through the Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson shortly after 3 a.m. on Saturday, ...
Source: news4jax.com
Sunday, Jan 11th, 2026 -
A Ukrainian drone strike killed one person and wounded three others in the Russian city of Voronezh, local officials said Sunday. Meanwhile, thousands of residents were still without power in Kyiv, following an intense Russian bombardment. A young woman died overnight in a hospital intensive care unit after debris from a drone fell on a house during the attack on Saturday, regional Gov. Alexander Gusev said on ...
Source: apnews.com
Sunday, Jan 11th, 2026 -
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By MARK LONG JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Josh Allen took a pounding and doled out punishment — looking every bit like the reigning MVP. He carried Buffalo to its first road playoff win in more than three decades, 27-24 over Jacksonville in the AFC's wild-card opener Sunday. Tough and tenacious, Allen did what he does best. With linebacker Devin Lloyd bearing down ...
Source: orlandosentinel.com
Sunday, Jan 11th, 2026 -
( The Hill ) – President Trump signed an executive order to protect Venezuelan oil revenue from being used in judicial proceedings, a week after U.S. forces initiated a covert operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The executive order, signed Friday and made public on Saturday , declared a national emergency to ensure Venezuelan oil revenue held in U.S. Treasury accounts won't be ...
Source: wfla.com
Sunday, Jan 11th, 2026 -
– First responders on Sunday entered a contested neighborhood in s northern city of Aleppo after days of deadly clashes between government forces and Kurdish-led forces. Syrian state media said the military was deployed in large numbers. The clashes broke out Tuesday in the predominantly Kurdish neighborhoods of Sheikh Maqsoud, Achrafieh and Bani Zaid after the government and the Syrian Democratic Forces, the ...
Source: news4jax.com
Sunday, Jan 11th, 2026 -
The Norwegian Nobel Institute has said the prize cannot be revoked, transferred or shared once announced. The US president has openly expressed interest in receiving the award. The organisation that oversees the Nobel Peace Prize has dismissed claims that Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado could give her recent award to President Donald Trump. The Norwegian Nobel Institute said Friday that once ...
Source: news.sky.com
Sunday, Jan 11th, 2026 -
Matthew Stafford is a first-team All-Pro and a favorite to win the NFL most valuable player award. He's also an acknowledged soul-stealer and heart-snatcher. No ballots required. Stafford proved it again Saturday at Bank of America Stadium. In the moments before Stafford took the field with 2 minutes 34 seconds left in an NFC wild-card game against the Carolina Panthers, he made a casual comment to receiver Davante ...
Source: latimes.com
Saturday, Jan 10th, 2026 -
did not mince words when giving his opinion of President Donald Trump's call for a temporary cap on credit card rates. said late on Friday that Trump's call for a 10% cap on credit card interest for one year was a "mistake" that could lead to millions having their cards canceled. "This is a mistake President," Ackman wrote. "Without being able to charge rates adequate enough to cover losses and to earn an adequate ...
Source: insider.com