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Haley vows to stay in GOP race as Trump seeks commanding victory in New Hampshire

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Nikki Haley, the last major GOP opponent of Donald Trump, insisted she would not drop out if she loses Tuesday's New Hampshire primary to the former president, who aimed for a commanding victory to make a November rematch with President Joe Biden more likely than ever.

World health leaders warn of pandemic 20 times worse than COVID

Scientists say a future pandemic could be caused by an unknown pathogen already circulating in animals.

Live updates | Trump and Haley aim for a strong finish in New Hampshire as voting starts to wrap up

Donald Trump is eyeing a win in New Hampshire’s Republican primary in his first one-on-one contest against Nikki Haley, while President Joe Biden is hoping to avoid embarrassment by prevailing in a Democratic primary where he isn’t even on the ballot.

Memphis, Tennessee, police chief to serve in interim role under new mayor

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis police chief who was in charge when Tyre Nichols was fatally beaten by five officers will serve on an interim basis under a newly elected mayor, officials said Tuesday.

Memphis utility lifts boil water advisory after 5 days

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis' water company lifted a boil-water advisory for more than 600,000 people on Tuesday, five days after the precaution was put in place due to freezing temperatures that caused pipes to break throughout the southern city.

'Star Trek' star Gary Graham dead at age 73

"This was sudden so please pray for our daughter as she navigates through this thing called grief," Graham's former wife wrote in a statement.

Blinken pitches the US as an alternative to Russia's Wagner in Africa’s troubled Sahel

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday pitched the United States as a better security partner for Africa in place of Russia’s Wagner mercenary group, which he accused of exploiting coup-hit and conflict-hit nations in the continent's Sahel region.

Around the world

'Suitcase Killer' sentenced to 26 years in prison for murder of mother in Bali

U.S. District Judge Matthew Kennelly in Chicago sentenced Heather Mack, 28, for conspiring to kill Sheila von Wiese-Mack with her then-boyfriend in 2014 to gain access to a $1.5 million trust fund.

Brazil's official term for poor communities has conveyed stigma. A change has finally been made

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — After decades of delay and pressure, Brazil announced Tuesday that it will henceforth use “favelas and urban communities” to categorize thousands of poor, urban neighborhoods, instead of the previous term “subnormal agglomerates” that was widely viewed as stigmatizing.

Israel says 21 troops killed in deadliest attack since Hamas raid

Israel said 21 soldiers were killed near the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis in the deadliest single loss for the military since the war started in early October.

Italian Jewish leader slams use of Holocaust survivor quote by group planning anti-Israel protest

A Primo Levi quote on flyers for use at a pro-Palestinian demonstration has sparked outrage, and accusations of misusing the words of a Holocaust survivor.

The European Commission launches an in-depth look at competitive costs of the Lufthansa deal for ITA

MILAN (AP) — The European Commission on Tuesday announced an in-depth investigation of German airline Lufthansa’s planned takeover of Italian carrier ITA Airways, citing competitive concerns.

21 Israeli troops are killed in the deadliest attack on the military since the Gaza offensive began

JERUSALEM (AP) — Palestinian militants carried out the deadliest single attack on Israeli forces in Gaza since the Hamas raid that triggered the war, killing 21 soldiers, the military said Tuesday, a significant setback that could add to mounting calls for a cease-fire.

Palace: Kate in hospital after abdominal surgery; King Charles III to get prostate treatment

The Princess of Wales has been hospitalized after undergoing planned abdominal surgery and will remain at The London Clinic for up to two weeks, Kensington Palace said Wednesday.

Technology

AWS expands Marketplace to include third-party services

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has expanded its online marketplace to allow the sale of third-party professional services, making it a one-stop-shop for not only software and applications to run on its cloud but also managed services and other offerings to support their deployment.

Cato Networks extends SASE platform with XDR, EPP capabilities

Cato Networks today announced it expanded its cloud-based SASE platform to also offer extended detection and response (XDR) and endpoint protection platform (EPP) capabilities that will enable security teams to consolidate security tools and streamline security incident detection, prevention, and re

Dean Phillips: Fake robocalls in NH highlight need for regulation

Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) on Monday denounced an AI-generated robocall in New Hampshire that impersonated President Biden and encouraged voters not to cast ballots in Tuesday’s primary.

Apple’s second-user smartphone business is booming

The used smartphone market is booming, with around 309.4 million units sold in 2023, according to IDC. (That's up almost 10% on the preceding year.

Frigid weather can cut electric vehicle range and make charging tough. Here's what you need to know

PITTSFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — For nearly a week, frigid temperatures from Chicago to northern Texas have made life painful for electric-vehicle owners, with reduced driving range and hours of waiting at charging stations.

TikTok is laying off dozens of workers as the tech industry continues to shed jobs in the new year

TikTok is laying off dozens of workers in its advertising and sales unit, becoming the latest tech company to trim jobs in the new year. A spokesperson for the company confirmed Tuesday that the social media platform is cutting 60 jobs. The company did not provide a reason for the layoffs.

The U.S. Geological Survey brings new technology to an old mission

The U.S. Geological Survey has turned to quantum technology to help it with the next generation of challenges in geological science. It established a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with a quantum company called Q-CTRL.

Sports News

Which Tampa Bay Buccaneers are scheduled to become free agents?

With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers season officially over, it's time to start thinking about the future of the franchise, and for the Bucs, several question marks are looming around the locker room.

Nick Dunlap becomes 1st amateur winner on PGA Tour since 1991 with victory at The American Express

Nick Dunlap doesn't possess a false confidence, and he doesn't project a supernatural calm. The University of Alabama sophomore fully understood just how crazy it was to be fending off a field of professionals Sunday while he tried to become the PGA Tour's first amateur winner in 33 years.

Arizona’s AD search: Six names to watch for the Wildcats

The Wildcats cannot afford to hire an athletic director who will learn on the job. They need someone with experience in the big chair.

Left-hander James Paxton agrees to $11 million deal with high-spending Dodgers, AP source says

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that left-hander James Paxton and the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to an $11 million, one-year contract.

Could the Broncos go after a QB in free agency?

We sift through the top options if Denver looks around the league for active quarterbacks to fill the likely Russell Wilson void.

Pioneer Baseball League unveils Oakland Ballers rival, the Yolo High Wheelers

(BCN) -- The Oakland Ballers may have a regional rival before they play their first baseball game. The independent Pioneer Baseball League on Tuesday unveiled the Yolo High Wheelers, the second West Coast team to be added to the minor league this offseason.

Deivon Smith leads Utes past Oregon, 80-77

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) - The Runnin' Utes are missing starting point guard Rollie Worster, but Deivon Smith is making sure the team doesn't skip a beat.

Politics News

Pentagon says Ukrainian soldiers running out of ammunition without US funds

The money is caught up in the extended negotiations between Democrats and Republicans over U.S. border policy.

Biden's abortion rights repeatedly interrupted by protesters

More than a dozen protesters interrupted Biden as he and the vice president campaigned in Virginia for abortion rights.

UPDATE: Trump, VP Harris campaigning in Las Vegas Saturday

Campaigning in Nevada is picking up this weekend as Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have events happening on Saturday, Jan. 27.

New Hampshire voters kick off first-in-the-nation presidential primary

The first-in-the-nation New Hampshire primary will test former President Donald Trump’s Republican front-runner status — though on the Democratic side, the contest may count only for bragging rights.

Fox News Voter Analysis: Immigration tops list of most important issues for NH Republicans

In Iowa, four-in-ten Republicans said immigration was the most important issue, followed by a third saying the economy and jobs. No other issue comes close.

Low energy in New Hampshire may point to depressed turnout

MANCHESTER, N.H. — New Hampshire political insiders are lowering their expectations for turnout in today’s primary, even as the secretary of state predicts record numbers.

Judge expresses disgust with case against Las Vegas woman accused of posing as attorney

A Las Vegas judge recused herself from a case against a woman accused of pretending to be an attorney, accepting money from clients and forging judges' signatures, the 8 News Now Investigators have learned.