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• Elvis Presley-themed train departs for Australian tribute festival - By Cordelia Hsu SYDNEY, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Elvis Presley fans and tribute artists kicked off their annual journey to the Elvis Festival in the Australian regional town of Parkes on Wednesday.
• Ground delay and canceled flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor. What to know - A storm system moving through Arizona disrupted flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport on Wednesday, Jan. 7. What to know about the flight impact.
• Prominent Pittsburgh newspaper that previously endorsed Trump to shutter this year - The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, which endorsed President Donald Trump in the 2020 election, announced it will cease operations May 3 after nearly a century.
• Venezuelan politics are a ‘blood sport.’ The U.S. is entering the ring. - Delcy Rodríguez is Venezuela’s new president, but the country’s powerful defense and interior ministers could decide the future of Chavismo — and the nation.
• Walz prepares National Guard after woman killed in ICE operation: 'Never been at war' with federal government - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said the National Guard is prepared to deploy if needed following the fatal shooting of a woman during a federal ICE operation in Minneapolis.
• Westmoreland County woman accused of abandoning multiple cats after getting evicted from apartment - A Westmoreland County woman is accused of abandoning multiple cats after getting evicted from an apartment.
• Familiar groups mobilize immediately after ICE shooting of Minnesota protester - A Minnesota protester was allegedly shot dead after attempting to run over ICE agents, sparking immediate nationwide mobilization by far-left groups.
• Former DHS chief decries Minneapolis mayor's 'unhinged' ICE rhetoric after deadly shooting - Former Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf accuses Minneapolis officials of contributing to chaos after an I.C.E. agent allegedly shot and killed a woman during an enforcement operation.
• Iran on edge as Trump threatens action following Venezuela operation amid protests - Perhaps no nation is alarmed as Iran by the U.S. attack on Venezuela to capture as Nicolás Maduro. Its leaders are facing a fresh bout of anti-government demonstrations and threats from President Trump.
• Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, January 7, 2026: A long stretch of stability - These are today's mortgage and refinance interest rates. The 30-year fixed rate has seen little movement since October. Lock in your rate today.
• Kai Trump reveals surgery to address wrist injury after recent golf competition - Kai Trump's wrist surgery was successfully performed by Dr. Thomas Graham at Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute. President Donald Trump's granddaughter expects months of rehabilitation.
• Fox News Sports Huddle Newsletter: Ravens fire John Harbaugh as NFL coaching carousel spins - Receive your weekly recap of all the happenings around the world of sports.
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• ICE agents fatally shoot woman in Minneapolis, DHS says - A video shows ICE agents approaching a woman in a car on a Minneapolis street and telling her to exit the vehicle. She was shot as she pulls away.
• 3 suspects arrested in $200K burglary of Browns star Shedeur Sanders' home, police announce - The Medina County Sheriff's Office announced the investigation into a burglary at Shedeur Sanders' home resulted in the arrest of three suspects.
• Julia Roberts almost rejected iconic Hollywood role she initially called 'f---ing stupid' - Julia Roberts initially called "Notting Hill" "so f---ing stupid" before falling in love with the romantic script that became a beloved rom-com classic.
• Justice Department sues Connecticut and Arizona as part of effort to get voter data from the states - Officials in Connecticut and Arizona are defending their decision to refuse a request by the U.S. Justice Department for detailed voter information, after their states became the latest to face federal lawsuits over the issue. “Pound sand,
• Former NFL lineman Matt Kalil suing model ex-wife over viral sex life comments: report - Former NFL player Matt Kalil reportedly sued his ex-wife, Haley Kalil, for invasion of privacy after she shared intimate personal details about his genitalia on a livestream.
• Fox News Politics Newsletter: Frey tells ICE to 'get the f--- out of Minneapolis' - Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content.
• Kai Trump reveals 'awkward' reality of dating with Secret Service agents watching from nearby tables - Kai Trump said dating as the granddaughter of a president can be “really awkward," revealing that Secret Service agents are always nearby - even on dates and at parties.
• Mamdani official Cea Weaver says she regrets ‘some’ of her past statements after controversial posts resurface - After her anti-White rhetoric went viral, NYC housing official Cea Weaver expressed regret for "some" of her past statements, but says she is still focused on battling inequality.
• Who is Jacob Frey? Meet the Dem mayor who told ICE to 'get the f--- out' of his city - Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey pushes back against Trump deportation efforts, calling his city a 'safe haven,' prohibiting city property use for immigration operations and demanding ICE "get the f---" out of the city.
• PGA of America CEO steps down after one year to take care of mother and mother-in-law - PGA of America CEO Derek Sprague announced he is stepping down after one year to care for his mother and mother-in-law, prioritizing family following his daughter's wedding.
• GOP lawmaker pushes to free US citizen reportedly detained in Venezuela - Rep. Nicole Malliotakis advocates for New York constituent possibly detained in Venezuela, urging State Department action amid ongoing political crisis.
• Jerry Jones likens Cowboys defensive coordinator search to Trump's remarks about 'running' Venezuela - Cowboys owner Jerry Jones made a Trump-Venezuela comparison while discussing the search for new defensive coordinator after firing Matt Eberflus this week.
• From Caracas to Nuuk: Maduro raid sparks fresh Trump push on Greenland - President Donald Trump renews Greenland acquisition interest, calling Arctic territory strategic asset as European leaders resist U.S. annexation threats against NATO ally Denmark.
• Hungary's Orbán says Budapest is Europe’s safest city for Jews as antisemitism surges - Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán claims Jewish communities are safer in Budapest than elsewhere in Europe, amid ADL reports of sharp rise in antisemitic incidents.
• Noem condemns alleged attack on ICE agents stuck in snow in Minneapolis as 'act of domestic terrorism' - Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said a woman allegedly tried to run over ICE agents with a vehicle before a fatal shooting in Minneapolis Wednesday.
• 'You have failed': Comer clashes with Democrat as Minnesota fraud probe sparks shouting match - Reps. James Comer and Summer Lee engage in heated exchange during House Oversight Committee hearing examining Minnesota daycare and medical fraud schemes.
• Marjorie Taylor Greene firmly rejects 'The View' hosts' pleas to become a Democrat - Former GOP lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene firmly rejected "The View" host's suggestion to become a Democrat, citing immigration policy during an interview on Wednesday.
• Most Travelers Don't Know These Economy-Class Freebies Exist (But Flight Experts Say You Should Ask) - Some in-flight freebies, like basic beverages, are to be expected on many flights, but there are additional complimentary perks you may be able to score.
• Minnesota AG blasts House hearing on fraud scandal in his state: 'A lot of bulls--- from Republicans' - Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison clashes with Republicans as House Oversight and Government Reform Committee holds Minnesota fraud scandal hearing.
• White House says Venezuela’s future 'dictated' by US as Trump embraces ‘American dominance’ - White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday that the U.S. is in "close correspondence" with interim Venezuelan authorities following the toppling of the Maduro regime.
• Florida boater accused of killing teen in crash avoids jail time with plea deal - Carlos Guillermo "Bill" Alonso pleaded guilty in connection with a deadly 2024 incident in which he fatally struck 15-year-old Ella Adler with his boat.
• Slain Ohio dentist's brother-in-law says 'domestic dispute' 911 call came from party guest, not wife - Family clarifies Ohio dentist's wife did not make 911 call months before Columbus couple's alleged murder. Police continue seeking person of interest.
• Mayor Jacob Frey tells ICE to 'get the f--- out of Minneapolis,' rejects DHS self-defense statement - Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey blasted ICE after a fatal shooting during an enforcement operation, as DHS said an officer faced a vehicle attack amid riots.
• Bitcoin hoarder Strategy reveals $17.44 billion unrealized loss in fourth quarter - Michael Saylor's Strategy had a $17.44 billion unrealized loss on ​digital assets in the fourth ‌quarter tied to a decline in the value of ‌the company's cryptocurrency stockpile. Shares of the largest corporate holder of bitcoin slumped a
• Family of Brianna Aguilera sues over alcohol service ahead of death - Family of Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera files $1M wrongful death lawsuit, alleging organizations illegally overserved alcohol before fatal fall.
• U.S. reduces number of warships near Venezuela after Maduro raid - The USS Iwo Jima and the USS San Antonio have been relocated to waters north of Cuba, and the Air Force also has withdrawn some aircraft from the region.
• Minnesota Quality Learning Center featured in Nick Shirley video shuts down, state says - The Minnesota daycare featured in viral YouTube fraud video has closed, state records confirm. Quality Learning Center became infamous after the exposé.
• LeBron James declares himself 'TBD' for back-to-back games for rest of season: 'I'm 41' - After a 30-point game, LeBron James said every back-to-back game this season is “TBD," reminding fans he’s managing his workload at the age of 41.
• GOP lawmaker moves to award congressional medal for journalist who exposed Minnesota fraud - Journalist Nick Shirley uncovered Minnesota fraud operations that allegedly cost the state up to $9 billion, prompting Rep. Eli Crane to propose congressional recognition.
• Maryland recommends $100K payments to descendants of lynching victims after study - The Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission completed a 630-page report documenting state complicity in post-Civil War lynchings, recommending $100K reparations.
• Trump says U.S. to ban large investors from buying homes - "I am immediately taking steps to ban large institutional investors from buying more single-family homes," Trump said.
• San Diego sues to stop border barrier construction - San Diego sues federal government over alleged trespassing and razor wire construction on city land near Mexico border without consent or authority.
• Rubio says he will meet with Denmark about Greenland next week - Greenland is a self-governing territory of Denmark, a NATO ally of the United States. That has not stopped President Trump from saying he wants the island.
• RFK Jr.’s barnyard ringtone interrupts White House MAHA briefing, sparks laughs - Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s phone went off during a press conference focused on unveiling new dietary guidelines Wednesday.
• Trump White House's Jan 6 website draws fierce media reaction - A new official Trump White House website framing the events of Jan. 6, 2021, as a miscarriage of justice against the president's supporters drew howls of outrage.
• WATCH: Missing Florida child recovered after violent traffic stop and high-speed chase - A Florida traffic stop erupts into chaos as a sex offender allegedly fights deputies while a teen flees in a stolen truck, leading to a dangerous high-speed pursuit.
• Trump administration declares 'war on added sugar' in overhaul of food guidelines - The Trump administration overhauled federal dietary guidelines Wednesday, prioritizing protein and healthy fats while limiting added sugars to 10 grams per meal.