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Small-town Minnesota hotel shooting kills clerk and 2 possible guests, including suspect, police say

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A shooting at a small-town Minnesota hotel killed an employee and two possible guests, including the suspect, authorities said Tuesday, one day after an active shooter alert was issued. An employee at the Super 8 in Cloquet, Minnesota, called police shortly after 6:30 p.m.

No apology from Aaron Rodgers after threat of lawsuit from Jimmy Kimmel

NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers did not apologize for comments he made last week suggesting late-night host Jimmy Kimmel was "one of the people really hoping that list doesn’t come out," in reference to a list of associates of Jeffrey Epstein.

More delays for NASA's astronaut moonshots, with crew landing off until 2026

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Astronauts will have to wait until next year before flying to the moon and at least two years before landing on it, under the latest round of delays announced by NASA on Tuesday.

Shohei Ohtani's Dodgers deal prompts California controller to ask Congress to cap deferred payments

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Controller Malia M. Cohen wants Congress to change the tax code to cap deferred payments, a change that could ensure the state is owed more money from Shohei Ohtani.

Former gang leader charged in killing of Tupac Shakur is allowed $750K bail and house arrest

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Nevada judge set bail Tuesday at $750,000 for a former Los Angeles-area gang leader charged with orchestrating the killing of hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur in 1996, saying he can serve house arrest with electronic monitoring ahead of trial on a murder charge.

Sheriff's sergeant pranks phone scammer who impersonated him

A sheriff’s sergeant decided to turn the tables on a phone scammer who was impersonating him in an attempt to steal money. The amusing setup was recorded by the York County Sheriff's Office in South Carolina and posted to social media on Jan. 5. In the video, the real Sgt.

Trump lawyers say he should be shielded from criminal charges

Former President Donald Trump was in court in Washington D.C. Tuesday trying to get some of his federal charges dismissed.

Around the world

Blinken calls genocide case against Israel 'meritless'

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday denounced Israel being referred to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for alleged genocide during its war in Gaza, calling the claim “meritless.

US secretary of state rallies Mideast leaders to prepare for Gaza's post-war future

AL ULA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday that four key Arab nations and Turkey have agreed to begin planning for the reconstruction and governance of Gaza once Israel’s war against Hamas ends.

Hezbollah launches drone strike on base in northern Israel but military says there's no damage

GHANDOURIYEH, Lebanon (AP) — Hezbollah said it launched a drone strike at the Israeli army's northern headquarters Tuesday in retaliation for recent strikes in Lebanon that killed top Hamas and Hezbollah officials.

Hezbollah launches drone attack on northern Israel IDF base

Hezbollah said it attacked an Israeli army base Tuesday, in response to recent strikes that killed top Hamas and Hezbollah officials.

Pope Francis calls for a universal ban on surrogacy. He says it exploits mother and child

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis called Monday for a universal ban on what he called the “despicable” practice of surrogate motherhood, as he included the “commercialization” of pregnancy in an annual speech listing threats to global peace and human dignity.

Real-life 'Ratatouille' restaurant reopens, overlooking Paris 2024 Olympics and reborn Notre Dame

The Tour d’Argent already boasts a 320,000-bottle wine cellar, a world-famous duck recipe and a storied 441-year history.

Islamic State group claims responsibility for Iran suicide bombings killing at least 84 people

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Islamic State group claimed responsibility Thursday for two suicide bombings targeting a commemoration for an Iranian general slain in a 2020 U.S. drone strike, the worst militant attack to strike Iran in decades as the wider Middle East remains on edge.

Technology

Meta to hide posts about suicide, eating disorders from teens' Instagram and Facebook feeds

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Meta said Tuesday it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers' accounts on Instagram and Facebook, including posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders.

Don Lemon to launch new show on X

Don Lemon, the longtime CNN host who was fired by the network last year, will launch a new program on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, he and the company announced Tuesday.

How to gain a five star security reputation in hospitality

Achieving and sustaining compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a daunting challenge for hotels because they handle many complex payment business cases.

A judge has temporarily halted enforcement of an Ohio law limiting kids’ use of social media

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A federal judge issued an order Tuesday temporarily halting enforcement of a pending Ohio law that would require children to get parental consent to use social media apps. U.S.

Your hair dryer is terrible for the planet. L’Oréal is giving it a much-needed upgrade

L’Oréal is giving the hair dryer a long-overdue makeover. “Over the last 100 years, since the first invention of the hair dryer, people have been drying their hair in the same way,” says Guive Balooch, global managing director of augmented beauty and open innovation at L’Oréal.

Judges in England and Wales are given cautious approval to use AI in writing legal opinions

LONDON (AP) — England’s 1,000-year-old legal system — still steeped in traditions that include wearing wigs and robes — has taken a cautious step into the future by giving judges permission to use artificial intelligence to help produce rulings.

Meta to hide posts about suicide, eating disorders from teens' Instagram and Facebook feeds

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Meta said Tuesday it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers' accounts on Instagram and Facebook, including posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders.

Sports News

Draymond Green reinstated by NBA after suspension

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- After being handed an indefinite suspension last month, Draymond Green has been reinstated by the NBA, the league announced Saturday afternoon. Green's suspension ended up being 12 games.

Warriors G Chris Paul breaks hand, needs surgery

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The Golden State Warriors will be without Chris Paul for the foreseeable future. The veteran guard suffered a fractured left hand in the Warriors' win over the Detroit Pistons on Friday and will need surgery, the team confirmed.

Michigan cements itself as top-5 program in this era of college football

When Michigan polished off a perfect 15-0 season with a national championship on Monday night, it also cemented itself as one of the sport’s top five programs of the four-team College Football Playoff era.

Reliever Woo-Suk Go agrees to $4.5 million, 2-year deal with San Diego Padres

South Korean reliever Woo-Suk Go and the San Diego Padres agreed Wednesday to a $4.5 million, two-year contract that includes a 2026 mutual option plus bonus and escalator provisions that could make the deal worth $9.4 million over three seasons if he closes regularly.

From Tampa Bay to a National Championship: Michael Penix Jr. has been paving the road to success since high school

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- On Monday night, Tampa Bay's very own Michael Penix Jr. will lead the Washington Huskies in the 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship against the undefeated Michigan Wolverines. For Penix Jr.

Four Giants assistant coaches fired after 6-11 season

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (PIX11) — I don't know who is to blame, and quite frankly, I really don't care. When it comes to Giants head coach Brian Daboll and defensive coordinator Wink Martindale.

Michigan football proved everyone wrong to cap magical 3-year run with national title

Michigan football proved everyone wrong while capping off a magical three-year run with a national championship.

Politics News

DOJ statement of interest: Gender dysphoria falls under ADA

“People with gender dysphoria should be able to seek the full protections of the American with Disabilities Act.

Harry Dunn, officer who defended the US Capitol on Jan. 6, is running for Congress in Maryland

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A former police officer who defended the U.S. Capitol against rioters on Jan. 6 announced Friday that he is running for Congress in Maryland.

Bill would make school meals free for all Florida public school students

Florida lawmakers have filed new legislation that would bring free breakfast and lunch to students in the state.

DeSantis slams Biden, touts policy victories in State of the State address

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to deliver his annual State of the State Address on Tuesday, kicking off the 2024 legislative session.

Nevada GOP congressional candidate leaves tight US House race to defend her state Assembly seat

The establishment-backed Republican candidate for Nevada's most competitive congressional district is dropping out of the race to defend her current seat in the state Assembly.

Councilmember Andrea Cardenas appears in court on fraud charges

Chula Vista Councilmember Andrea Cardenas and her brother Jesus appeared in court Wednesday on fraud charges.

Federal lawsuit challenging Trump eligibility in Nevada dismissed

A federal judge in Nevada dismissed a lawsuit on Monday that challenged former Republican President Donald Trump's run for his old job.