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DOJ releases tranche of Epstein files, says it has met its legal obligations

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks during a press conference at the Department of Justice on Jan. 30, in Washington, D.C.

The Department of Justice on Friday released more than 3 million pages, more than 2,000 videos and 180,000 images in its files tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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'Washington Post' journalists plea to Bezos: Don't gut our newsroom

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Members of the newspaper's union say they have been warned the company could cut as many as 300 jobs, although no announcement has been made.

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Skier Lindsey Vonn's Winter Olympic comeback dream is in jeopardy after a crash

Skier Lindsey Vonn of the United States winces after crashing in the women

Vonn was seen clutching her left knee after crashing in a race in Switzerland on Friday, the last before the Winter Olympics. Her comeback after retiring in 2019 was one of Team USA's biggest stories.

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Feds arrest 4, including Don Lemon and Minnesota journalist over church protest

Journalist Don Lemon interviews Rep. Al Green (D-TX) (L) at a rally at Columbus Circle near Union Station on September 2, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Lemon was taken into custody by federal agents in Los Angeles, where he was covering the Grammy awards, his attorney, Abbe Lowell, said in a statement posted on social media.

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'ChatGPT saved my life.' How patients, and doctors, are using AI to make a diagnosis

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Hundreds of millions of people are turning to chatbots to help figure out what's wrong with them. Doctors say that's not always a bad thing. In fact, many are using it themselves.

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Homan plans to pull agents from Minnesota. And, Senate strikes short-term funding deal

Border czar Tom Homan speaks during a news conference about ongoing immigration enforcement operations on Jan. 29 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. President Trump announced Homan would take over the lead of Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in Minnesota after federal agents shot and killed a second U.S. citizen during Operation Metro Surge.

Border czar Tom Homan has suggested possibly pulling some federal immigration agents out of Minnesota. And, Senate leaders struck a short-term funding deal to keep most of the government running.

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Trump taps Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve

Kevin Warsh (center) is President Trump

Trump plans to nominate Kevin Warsh to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve, when Jerome Powell's term expires in May. The president has been pushing the central bank to slash interest rates.

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Are you on a high-deductible health plan? What do you wish you knew?

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People with ACA health insurance just saw prices surge and many switched to plans with high deductibles and health savings accounts. If that's you, what do you wish you knew about how your plan works?

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U.S. life expectancy is going up. Think how many more news quizzes you can do!

From left: a legend, a clue, and part or all of an answer.

When the news gets too heavy, the quiz is forced to turn to pop culture questions — so there are a lot this week. Let's see how you do!

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Kari Lake promotes Trump on Voice of America. Does that break the law?

Trump administration official Kari Lake praised the president effusively in a January 2026 appearance on Voice of America

Critics say U.S. Agency for Global Media's Kari Lake risks making Voice of America sound like a propaganda outlet in her remarks on the air praising President Trump.

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Trump thinks a weaker dollar is great for America. Is he right?

President Trump said he welcomes the weaker dollar despite concerns about some of its effects on the U.S. economy.

The president said this week that the value of the dollar is "great" despite a sharp tumble since last year. That may be true for certain parts of the economy — but not others.

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For U.S. figure skating, grief over the D.C. crash makes for a bittersweet Olympics

At the Ashburn Ice House, a memorial was created with photos and information honoring a coach, three skaters and their parents who died in the crash.

In the wake of the Jan. 2025 plane crash, some young skaters weren't sure they could continue. A year later, many have found that's the best way to honor those they lost.

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FAQ: What is wind chill, and why is it dangerous?

A person walks across a street during a winter storm in Philadelphia on Jan. 25. High winds and frigid weather can lead to dangerous wind chill conditions.

Strong winds can make it feel a lot colder than the thermometer suggests. Protect yourself by covering exposed skin and sheltering inside.

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Want to be part of a village? You might need to get out of your comfort zone

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If you've always dreamed of having a village but feel disconnected from your community, try these five tips. Plus: We want to hear from you. Tell us how you cultivate community where you live.

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A year after deadly midair collision near Washington, families push for safety changes

Rachel Feres (left) and other family members speak at a memorial event at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. for the 67 people who were killed in the midair collision of a U.S. Army helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet a year ago.

On the anniversary of the midair collision near Washington, D.C., families of the victims are still working for laws to prevent future disasters. And they say they're ready for a long fight.

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Kalshi in court over 19 federal lawsuits. What's the future of prediction markets?

Advertisements for Kalshi in New York City predicted a victory for Zohran Mamdani in the city

Apps that let people wager on current events have experienced explosive growth in Trump's second term. But one of the leading markets is tied up in lawsuits that cloud the industry's future.

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Can you save a public parking spot after a snowstorm? The debate rages on

People shovel snow along a residential street in in Boston, Massachusetts on January 26, 2026.

After the snowstorm this weekend dumped snow across large parts of the country, a key debate is raging on the streets: Can you save a public parking spot after you've dug your car out of it?

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For this married couple, romance wasn't always fun

Leslie and Alan Burger have been in love since they were kids. They reflect on their sometimes strange relationship.

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A man impersonating an FBI agent tried to get Luigi Mangione out of jail, authorities say

FILE - Luigi Mangione appears in Manhattan Criminal Court for an evidence hearing, Dec. 18, 2025, in New York.

A man claiming to be an FBI agent showed up to a federal jail in New York City on Wednesday night and told officers he had a court order to release Luigi Mangione, authorities said.

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Trump says he will announce his Federal Reserve chair nominee on Friday morning

President Donald Trump arrives for the premiere of first lady Melania Trump

President said he plans to announce new Federal Reserve chair choice Friday, after criticizing incumbent Jerome Powell for not cutting interest rates more aggressively.

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Trump sues IRS and Treasury for $10 billion over leaked tax information

The Internal Revenue Service building May 4, 2021, in Washington.

President Trump is suing the IRS and Treasury Department for $10 billion, accusing them of failing to prevent a leak of his tax information to news outlets.

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How Democrats want to reform DHS – and why some Republicans are open to their demands

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., waits to speak to reporters following a closed-door meeting with fellow Democrats on Wednesday.

A spending agreement under consideration in the Senate would temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security while lawmakers negotiate provisions to rein in federal immigration agents.

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With his first Grammy nomination, Destin Conrad embraces personal evolution

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Destin Conrad went from teen social media star to a musician touring the world on some of its biggest stages. In 2025, he put out both an R&B and jazz album and earned his first Grammy nomination.

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How the West was won: K-pop's great assimilation gambit

In a breakthrough year like no other, crossover K-pop like the girl group Katseye, Rosé

The crossover hits stacking Grammy nods this year have little in common with the culture that birthed them — but they're winning the chart game.

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Medicare Advantage insurers face new curbs on overcharges in Trump plan

Dr. Mehmet Oz leads the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. A CMS plan to keep payments to Medicare Advantage flat in 2027 roiled health insurance stocks this week.

Federal officials have a plan that could curb billions of dollars in overpayments to Medicare Advantage plans. But will they follow through on it?

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Border czar says he plans to "draw down" ICE and CBP operations in Minnesota

Border czar Tom Homan speaks during a news conference about ongoing immigration enforcement operations on Thursday in Minneapolis, Minn. President Trump announced Homan would take over the lead of Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in Minnesota after federal agents shot and killed a second U.S. citizen during Operation Metro Surge.

Tom Homan, who took over leadership of the surge in Minneapolis, says he is working on a plan to reduce the force of federal agents in the Twin Cities.

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Senate fails to advance spending bills as Democrats push for DHS reforms

Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., stands back as fellow Democrats talk to reporters at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.

Senators blocked a package of six spending bills that includes funding for the Department of Homeland Security as Democrats continue to push for reforms to immigration enforcement.

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Why these women break the law to sell their eggs for IVF

From left to right, Devi, Jhansi and Abirami at their homes in a slum in the southern Indian city of Chennai. These women, at different times, sold their eggs for around $270.

Women in India were told they couldn't be paid for their eggs. The result: a black market for eggs from women in need of money to survive.

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DHS funding battle risks shutdown. And, Fed holds rates steady despite Trump pressure

Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) talks to reporters following the weekly Senate Democratic policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 28 in Washington, DC. A partial federal government shutdown looms as Senate Democrats have threatened to hold up funding for the Department of Homeland Security after two U.S. citizens were murdered by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minneapolis.

Senate Democrats threaten a partial government shutdown over DHS funding. And, the Fed defies President Trump's pressure and holds rates steady to fight inflation.

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Saying Minnesota has 'been through a lot,' Klobuchar announces bid for governor

Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota speaks during a hearing on Capitol Hill on December 3, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced her run for Minnesota governor early Thursday. There is already a crowded field of Republicans in a race where immigration enforcement has become a key issue.

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