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• Second Georgia lawmaker accused of ripping off taxpayers with pandemic unemployment fraud announces retirement - Georgia Rep. Karen Bennett accused of unemployment fraud, charged with making false statements to collect $13,940 in COVID benefits while working.
• Century-old sausage business in Beaver County getting back to production after fire - A local sausage business damaged by fire last month is getting back to production.
• Pennsylvania man allegedly found with over 100 sets of human remains in home, storage unit: ‘Horror movie' - Jonathan Gerlach, 34, was arrested after "over 100 full or partial sets of human and skeletal remains" were allegedly found in his home and a storage unit.
• Kate Hudson addresses criticism from real family behind her new movie 'Song Sung Blue' - Kate Hudson addresses criticism of "Song Sung Blue" as real-life family members dispute the movie's portrayal of their father's Neil Diamond cover band.
• Inside the frantic global race to find an escape route for Maduro - A previously unreported Christmas Eve meeting in Vatican City was one of many failed attempts to find safe harbor for the Venezuelan leader before the U.S. raid.
• U.S. Hiring Continues at Modest Pace, but Weaknesses Are Evident - The unemployment rate fell in December, but job growth across 2025 was the lowest in five years.
• Tucker Carlson Asks Why Conservatives Can’t View Renee Good Shooting Through ‘Human Lens’: ‘A Woman Got Shot in the Face’ - Tucker Carlson argued reactions from conservatives to the ICE shooting of a mother in Minneapolis is showing just how "desensitized" Americans really are.
• Minnesota schools shut down, teachers union demands ICE leave city - Minnesota schools cancel classes Friday as protests continue over fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by ICE agent Wednesday in Minneapolis area.
• Obama Presidential Center job listings push ‘anti-racism’ pledge ahead of opening - Obama Presidential Center opens June in Chicago with anti-racism commitment for all hires, contrasting President Donald Trump's federal DEI elimination.
• Khamenei says Iran won’t ‘back down’ amid mass protests - In remarks Friday, Iran’s supreme leader derided demonstrators as “vandals” and mocked President Donald Trump’s promise to intervene if protesters were killed.
• Darts phenom Luke Littler signs sponsorship deal worth a reported $27M - Luke Littler has signed what has been described as the biggest sponsorship deal in darts history, worth a reported 20 million pounds (nearly $27 million). The 18-year-old reigning two-time world champion ’s deal with British company Target
• DAVID MARCUS: How Trump's team of former rivals is saving America - Trump's top picks JD Vance, Marco Rubio and RFK Jr. were once harsh critics who now form his most unified team yet, showing political transformation.
• Russian drone strikes hit two foreign vessels in Odesa region, Kyiv says - KYIV, Jan 9 () - Russia has attacked two foreign-flagged civilian vessels with drones in the southern Odesa ​region, killing a Syrian national and injuring another, Ukrainian ‌officials said on Friday. Moscow has stepped up attacks on Ukrai
• Supreme Court plans rulings for January 14 as Trump's tariffs remain undecided - By Andrew Chung WASHINGTON, Jan 9 (Reuters) - The U.S.
• John Mulaney postpones Minneapolis shows after deadly ICE shooting sparks unrest in the city - Comedian John Mulaney postpones Minneapolis shows, citing safety concerns after fatal ICE shooting sparks city-wide demonstrations and widespread unrest.
• Minnesota Leaders Say ICE Shooting Investigation Should Include State Agents - Federal authorities, who have launched an immigration enforcement blitz in Minnesota, said they will re-examine thousands of refugee cases in the state.
• Russia fires new hypersonic missile in massive Ukraine attack, Kremlin says - Russia fired a hypersonic Oreshnik missile at Ukraine in retaliation for an alleged attack on one of Putin's residences that the U.S. and Ukraine have denied.
• Hospital death widow's plea over 'lack of care' - Furness General Hospital chiefs promise changes to the widow of John Hatfield who died in its care.
• Here’s what’s happening now with mortgage rates after Trump's latest push on housing affordability - President Donald Trump posted on social media Thursday that he is instructing mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds.
• Thousands of phone chargers sold at T.J. Maxx and Marshalls under recall for explosion threat - Safety officials reported there have been no injuries linked to the recalled Isla Rae magnetic wireless chargers
• White House Reportedly Suspects Marjorie Taylor Greene Tipped Off Left-Wing Protesters About Trump Dinner Plans - White House officials believe that Marjorie Taylor Greene may have tipped off a far-left protest group about Donald Trump's dinner plans last September.
• I’m 37 with invested $2 million in real estate and $8 million in investments – here’s how I got ahead of my peers - Not too many 37-year-olds have a $10 million net worth, but one Reddit poster has accomplished this amazing feat. The Redditor owns $2 million of real estate, $1 million in retirement funds, and another $7 million in liquid investments. He
• Federal Officials Identify Pair Shot by Border Patrol in Portland, Ore. - The shooting during a traffic stop, a day after the killing of a woman in Minneapolis by an ICE agent, generated angry denunciations by local officials.
• Key Republican negotiator details bipartisan Obamacare fix as abortion dispute remains sticking point - Healthcare plan from bipartisan senators would extend premium subsidies, add income caps, and offer health savings account option backed by President Donald Trump.
• NFL firing wave leaves a quarter of teams without head coaches - After the Miami Dolphins fired head coach Mike McDaniel, a quarter of the NFL is currently looking for new head coaches, as eight teams currently have vacancies.
• CES 2026 Day 3: The most interesting tech that's still on the show floor - Cute robots, lightweight EVs and a surprisingly quiet leaf blower are among the tech that stood out as the show winds down.
• US move on Venezuela sparks Taiwan comparisons as lawmakers debate China threat - Rep. Gregory Meeks warns China sees opportunity to justify Taiwan aggression by pointing to U.S. military action in Venezuela. House Foreign Affairs Committee members debate differences.
• Trump suffers rare back-to-back defeats in Republican-led Congress - The president’s grip on GOP lawmakers is slipping in ways he isn’t used to — and clearly does not like.
• E.U. and South America to Form Free-Trade Zone With 700 Million People - The agreement represents a push for deeper global cooperation, in contrast to the United States turning to coercion in its dealings with other countries.
• Portland agitators clash with police after 2 shot by federal immigration agent - Portland demonstrations erupt near ICE building after Border Patrol shooting, leading to police clashes and more arrests now totally at least 79 people.
• Bear Evicted After Spending 37 Days Living in Tiny Crawl Space Under California Home - BEAR League assisted in removing the animal out from under the house in Altadena
• Fran Drescher says she feared Hollywood ‘blacklist’ after taking on industry power players - Fran Drescher feared being blacklisted after leading the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike but landed a role in "Marty Supreme" with Timothée Chalamet instead.
• UCLA women’s basketball coach instilling community impact amid college sports changes - Amid college sports’ shifting landscape, UCLA women’s basketball strengthens its community ties through a partnership with Wescom Financial that supports wildfire recovery efforts.
• What Is the Oreshnik Ballistic Missile Russia Used in a Strike on Ukraine? - The attack was just the second time that Moscow had launched the nuclear-capable intermediate-range ballistic weapon.
• Republican Senators hit border, touting tougher security and tax cuts, in 2026 kickoff - Senate Republicans visit southern border Friday to showcase border security wins and economic policies ahead of November midterm elections campaign.
• Coast Guard prepares for influx of seized ‘ghost fleet’ oil tankers - U.S. forces on Friday captured another vessel suspected of hauling Venezuelan oil. Many of the ships being seized are in disrepair, however, posing risks for American ports.
• Ram, Kaulig Racing team up with Dana White for unique NASCAR reality series to chose Truck Series driver - UFC's Dana White partnered with Ram and Kaulig Racing for "Race For The Seat," a reality series where 15 drivers compete for a NASCAR truck team spot in the 2026 season.
• ANALYSIS-Putin sends warning to Ukraine and West with weapon not used since 2024 - LONDON, Jan 9 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin's launch of an Oreshnik hypersonic missile appears aimed at intimidating Ukraine and sending a signal of Russian military might to Europe and the United States at a crucial juncture in talk
• Rachel Maddow compares alleged Trump immigration policy to WWII Japanese internment camps - On Thursday, MS NOW host Rachel Maddow appeared on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" where she likened the Trump administration's reported plans to build "relocation camps" to WWII internment camps.
• US forces seize oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea in pre-dawn mission - U.S. forces boarded a tanker known as Olina in ongoing campaign against vessels evading Venezuela sanctions blockade, the U.S. Southern Command said.
• WATCH: New Footage Sheds Light on Renee Good Shooting and Reveals Passenger Leaving Vehicle - CNN obtained a released new footage showing the four minutes leading up to the shooting of 37-year-old mother Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
• Ashley Tisdale’s 'toxic' Hollywood mom group drama: Inside the fallout and celebrity firestorm - Celebrity mom group drama explodes as Ashley Tisdale's essay sparks social media feud with Hilary Duff's husband and fellow Disney stars weighing in.
• Trump Hurled A 2-Word Insult. It Revealed Something Deeply Troubling About Him — And Our Country. - "It is not a passing insult but an alarm bell, reverberating against barriers I have spent my career trying to overcome."
• Katy Perry kisses Justin Trudeau in intimate holiday photos featuring ex Orlando Bloom - Katy Perry's latest Instagram post sparks fan reactions as she shares holiday moments with new beau Justin Trudeau and ex Orlando Bloom in same photo dump.
• Famed NFL agent breaks down Coach John Harbaugh’s best choice for next team - Veteran sports agent Leigh Steinberg believes John Harbaugh is the hottest head-coaching free agent in years, comparable to Bill Belichick, with eight NFL teams currently seeking head coaches.
• U.S. payrolls rose 50,000 in December, less than expected; unemployment rate at 4.4% - Nonfarm payrolls were expected to rise by 73,000 in December as the unemployment rate moved lower to 4.5%.
• Democratic socialist Mamdani ally mounts bid for US House of Representatives - Democratic socialist New York state Assemblymember Claire Valdez, an ally of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, has mounted a bid for U.S. House.
• Meet the London bus driver blowing away troubles one bubble at a time - “A simple thing like a bubble, it makes someone smile,” said driver Ricki Reid, who has found a following on Instagram and TikTok. His mission is to spread joy.
• Six on trial in UK charged with membership of banned PKK - LONDON, Jan 9 () - Six Kurdish people went on trial in Britain on Friday charged with membership of the Kurdistan Workers' ​Party (PKK), a militant group banned in its home country Turkey ‌as well as Britain and elsewhere. Prosecutors say t
• Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr makes stunning reversal after $4M NIL controversy rocks program - Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. reverses transfer portal decision after signing reportedly $4 million NIL deal, sparking major college football controversy.