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Justice Department directs prosecutors to investigate local efforts to obstruct immigration enforcement

The Justice Department is directing its federal prosecutors to investigate for potential criminal charges any state or local officials who stand in the way of beefed-up enforcement of immigration laws under the Trump administration.

ICE arrests nearly 500 in nationwide immigration crackdown that includes Illinois

Federal immigration agents conducted the first large-scale arrest operation under the Trump administration, resulting in nearly 500 arrests.

Fire chief shot, killed after stopping to help driver who struck a deer in Alabama

“We lost one of our brothers, leaders, mentor, and family to a senseless tragedy,” Cauthen's colleagues wrote in a Facebook post.

Trump won't ban immigration arrests at churches. Now clergy are weighing how to resist

Numerous faith leaders across the U.S. say the immigration crackdown launched by President Donald Trump’s new administration has sown fear within their migrant-friendly congregations.

Convicted killer sings in front of victims' families

A man convicted of murdering two women in 1986 interrupted his own sentencing hearing on Tuesday by singing in front of his victims' families.

Colorado DNA analyst appears on forgery charges as validity of more than 500 cases in doubt

A former Colorado Bureau of Investigation DNA scientist appeared in court Thursday to face criminal charges over data tampering that authorities said raises questions about the validity of more than 500 cases.

College enrollment now higher than pre-pandemic levels

Some of the biggest increases were in undergraduate certificate programs, with enrollments 28.5 percent above 2019 levels.

Around the world

Survivor of Nova music festival Hamas terror attack wins slot to represent Israel at Eurovision

Yuval Raphael, survivor of the Nova music festival terrorist attack by Hamas in October 2023, has turned to music to help her process her trauma and will represent Israel in the Eurovision contest.

Russia sounds off on Trump’s threat to retake the Panama Canal

Russia’s foreign ministry has called on Trump to reaffirm the current international agreement surrounding the Panama Canal and to leave it in control of the nation of Panama.

Kim Jones sharpens VIP-filled Dior men's fashion with a structured, masculine recalibration

The Dior's men's fashion show happened inside the historic Ecole Militaire with the Eiffel Tower looming above.

Governor of Congo's North Kivu province dies of his wounds in fighting with rebels, authorities say

GOMA, Congo (AP) — The governor of eastern Congo’s North Kivu province has died from injuries sustained during fighting on the front line, authorities said Friday, as M23 rebels closed in on the provincial capital.

After 80 years, not many Auschwitz survivors are left. One man makes telling the stories his mission

HAIFA, Israel (AP) — Naftali Fürst will never forget his first view of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, on Nov. 3, 1944. He was 12 years old. SS soldiers threw open the doors of the cattle car, where he was crammed in with his mother, father, brother, and more than 80 others.

UN suspends all trips into Houthi-held areas of Yemen over staffers being detained

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Nations on Friday suspended all travel into areas held by Yemen's Houthi rebels after more of their staff were detained by the rebels. The Houthis have already detained U.N. staffers, as well as individuals associated with the once-open U.S.

Detentions in deadly Turkish ski resort fire rise to 14

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says the number of suspects detained in connection with the deadly hotel fire at a ski resort has increased to 14.

Technology

Trump signs executive order establishing crypto working group

President Trump signed an executive order Thursday establishing a working group on digital assets led by David Sacks, the White House czar for artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency.

New Nvidia RTX 5080 benchmark rumor has got me worried that the GPU won't be a major upgrade to the RTX 4080

Claimed Nvidia RTX 5080 graphics benchmarks suggest the GPU won’t quite match the RTX 4090 (unlike the RTX 4080 which easily outgunned the 3090).

That Apple ID disabled message? It's a dangerous scam

Kurt the CyberGuy breaks down why those emails that warn that "Your Apple ID has been disabled" is most likely a scam. Here's how to protect yourself.

How dangerous are 3D printers? Maybe enough for a background check

As 3D-printed gun violence abounds, some lawmakers are looking to cut the problem at the root.  The New York state senate is currently evaluating a bill that would dramatically change the 3D printing market.

Warren sends Musk 30 ideas for DOGE to cut government spending

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) sent tech billionaire Elon Musk 30 ideas for how the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) could cut government spending.

Trump pardons founder of Silk Road website

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he had pardoned Ross Ulbricht, the founder of Silk Road, an underground website for selling drugs.

UK CMA opens investigations into Apple and Google mobile ecosystems

Apple and Google could end up having to make apps and app content “easier” to obtain from elsewhere, and offer fairer terms to app developers hosting their content on its official stores.

Sports News

And now, they hope: Herro among those waiting to see if 1st All-Star nod is coming

Tyler Herro spent All-Star weekend last year vacationing. He would very much like to have other plans this season. And the Miami Heat guard isn't afraid to say that out loud, either.

The ties between soccer and the NBA are real, and they're still growing

PARIS (AP) — San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama stood outside in the rain on a cold Paris night. He wore a parka, a hooded sweatshirt, jeans and sneakers. And then he spent a few seconds showing off his skills. A basketball was not involved.

Jannik Sinner beats Ben Shelton to return to the Australian Open final

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Defending champion Jannik Sinner overcame some third-set cramping and beat Ben Shelton 7-6 (2), 6-2, 6-2 on Friday to return to the Australian Open final as he seeks a third Grand Slam title. The No.

UTMB Health Athlete of the Week: Stafford High’s Maxwell Frels excels in academics and basketball

Maxwell Frels, a standout student-athlete from Stafford High School, has been recognized as the UTMB Health Athlete of the Week.

What emergence of Gui Santos, Quinten Post means for Warriors

Gui Santos and Quinten Post became the first duo in franchise history to each hit at least five 3s off the bench in a game.

Patriots' Jabrill Peppers pleads guilty to cocaine possession as part of domestic incident case

New England Patriots captain Jabrill Peppers pleaded guilty to cocaine possession in court on Thursday, though he is pleading not guilty to assault charges from a Oct. 5 incident.

Montrose girls & boys basketball is rolling and ready to take that next step

With defense, work ethic and belief in themselves, Montrose boys and girls basketball believe the sky is the limit.

Politics News

Immigration top priority for Trump and Florida lawmakers

Solving the illegal immigration crisis is a priority for both President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

5 takeaways as Trump returns to power

President Trump took office again Monday, completing a remarkable political comeback and becoming only the second person to serve nonconsecutive terms as commander in chief.

New York plan would give money to new moms: Who qualifies

NEW YORK (PIX11) – New York would give hundreds of dollars in financial support to low-income parents under a new proposal. Last week, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a proposal to give low-income parents a “birth allowance” during pregnancy and at the birth of their child.

Trump returns to Washington for celebrations ahead of inauguration

Donald Trump returned to Washington Saturday evening to celebrate with family, supporters and political allies ahead of his second inauguration.

House Democrats stick to work closer to home as row with Republicans persists at Minnesota Capitol

Democrats in the Minnesota House are boycotting the Capitol over a disagreement about the power Republicans should hold given a temporary advantage there. They’re doing events in their districts instead.

Nevada state senator takes on gender, sports issue at UNLV, UNR, community colleges

Republican state Senator Carrie Buck is sponsoring legislation that would require Nevada colleges and universities to restrict participation in athletics based on the athlete's gender at birth.

Everything Trump did in the first executive orders and actions of his presidency

President Donald Trump began his second administration with a blitz of policy actions to reorient U.S. government priorities. Some have an immediate policy impact. Others are more symbolic.