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Colorado appeals panel appears skeptical of Tina Peters’ sentence - The Colorado Sun
The three-judge panel was dismissive of many of the arguments made by Peters' attorneys. But they grilled the state's lawyer over the trial judge reciting Peters' false statements about elections in handing down her sentence.
Trump would want military action in Iran to be swift and decisive, sources say - NBC News
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has told his national security team that he would want any U.S. military action in Iran to deliver a swift and decisive blow to the regime and not spark a sustained war that dragged on for weeks or months, according to a U.…
At least 171 measles cases confirmed in 9 states: CDC - ABC News
Maker fight! SparkFun cuts ties with Adafruit in harassment dispute - theregister.com
: Adafruit claims SparkFun aims to shoot the messenger for criticizing corporate tolerance of intolerance
Musk and Hegseth vow to “make Star Trek real” but miss the show’s lessons - Ars Technica
AI weapons systems may annihilate their creators.
Pentagon’s “Arsenal of Freedom” tour borrows name from Star Trek episode—about killer AI - Ars Technica
AI weapons systems may annihilate their creators.
In a win for Democrats, court allows California's redistricting plan to proceed - NPR
In November, California voters approved a new congressional map that could help Democrats win five more House seats and counter the Republican redistricting that President Trump has prompted in other states.
SC measles outbreak has gone berserk: 124 cases since Friday, 409 quarantined - Ars Technica
On Jan. 6, there were 211 cases. The outbreak, which began in October, is now at 434.
Embarrassing floor meltdown has House Republicans questioning their leaders - Politico
A group of pro-labor holdouts handed the GOP its latest setback and underscored the tough path for party-line legislation this year.
Nasa astronauts begin 'bittersweet' medical evacuation from space station - BBC
The crew is expected to splash down off the coast of California in the early hours of Thursday local time.
PS5 And PS4's Most-Downloaded Games Of 2025 Revealed, Including A Call Of Duty Surprise - GameSpot
Sports games reigned in 2025, and Battlefield 6 wasn't far behind.
Niners LB Fred Warner doesn't rule out playing Saturday vs. Seahawks: 'Just taking it day by day' - NFL.com
Niners LB Fred Warner (ankle) isn’t yet ruling out being ready sooner than anticipated for Saturday night’s playoff showdown against the host Seattle Seahawks.
5 takeaways from new polls of the Minneapolis ICE shooting - CNN
After an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot and killed Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis one week ago, reactions on social media and among politicians and political influencers rapidly polarized.
US will suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries over public assistance concerns - AP News
The State Department says it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals are deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States. The department said Wednesday it had instructed consular…
S&P 500 books back-to-back losses as tech sells off, Bank of America slides after earnings: Live updates - CNBC
The three major averages fell for a second consecutive session.
Congressional Bill S. 222 Signed into Law - The White House (.gov)
On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, the President signed into law: S. 222, the "Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025," which modifies the requirements for
Iran signals plans for fast trials and executions while promising 'decisive response' to US, Israel - AP News
Iranian officials signaled that fast trials and executions lay ahead for suspects detained in nationwide protests, while the Islamic Republic promised retaliation if the U.S. or Israel intervened in the domestic unrest. The threats emerged Wednesday as some p…
SpaceX breaks pad turnaround record at Cape Canaveral with midday Starlink launch - Spaceflight Now
Trump administration indefinitely pauses immigrant visa processing for 75 nations - The Washington Post
Authorities said the pause on processing immigrant visas aims to crack down on immigrants the Trump administration believes are likely to become reliant on public benefits.
Weapons found on the property of Illinois surgeon accused of killing ex-wife, Ohio dentist, police say - NBC News
A weapon linked to the deaths of an Ohio dentist and his wife was found at the property of the woman's ex-husband, an Illinois surgeon charged in the fatal shootings, police said Wednesday.