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• Deputy AG denies 5-year-old, father has asylum claim after family released from ICE detention - Young boy detained by ICE with father returns to Minnesota after judge's ruling, as officials clash over family's immigration status and asylum case.
• ‘Over our ceiling’: Orange County jail flooded with ICE detainees - The number of ICE detainees booked into the Orange County Jail without any local criminal charges has surged more than fourfold in recent months, massively straining facility staff and creating unsafe conditions, county officials say. Many
• Former UK minister Mandelson quits Labour after new Epstein revelations, media say - LONDON, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Former British government minister Peter Mandelson has resigned as a member of Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party after new reports of his ties with disgraced U.S.
• Livvy Dunne faces boyfriend Paul Skenes in 'ultimate test of trust' during bullpen session - Former LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne stepped into the batter's box to help boyfriend Paul Skenes prepare for spring training in this viral Instagram video.
• The Government Published Dozens of Nude Photos in the Epstein Files - The photos, which showed young women or possibly teenagers with their faces visible, were largely removed after The New York Times began notifying the Justice Department.
• Florida Airbnb host arrested after alleged lewd act with vacuum at Disney-area resort community - Vacation rental host Kevin Westerhold charged with indecent exposure after residents reported inappropriate conduct at Windsor Hills Resort near Disney.
• Grammy Awards 2026: Sabrina Carpenter and Addison Rae shine on red carpet - Music's biggest stars dazzled at the 2026 Grammy Awards red carpet. Sabrina Carpenter, Tyla, and more celebrities showcased stunning glamorous gowns.
• ICE arrests over 650 illegal aliens across West Virginia with state, local police backing - ICE arrested over 650 illegal aliens in West Virginia during comprehensive two-week statewide operation conducted with local law enforcement partners.
• Resurfaced photo links Mamdani to Epstein-connected publicist at New York City event - New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's mother Mira Nair named in Jeffrey Epstein documents as a resurfaced photo shows Mamdani at Peggy Siegal's 2017 luncheon.
• Farmers consider leaving staple crops to rot following unexpected crisis: 'What am I supposed to do with 2.2 million pounds of [this]?' - The financial prospects for farming remain bleak, and the appeal for newcomers to come in is waning.
• Trump announces two-year closure of Trump Kennedy Center for major renovations - President Donald Trump said the Trump Kennedy Center will close on July 4, 2026, in order to carry out a two-year renovation project, promising a grand reopening.
• Teenagers charged in Louisiana parade shootings that injured child, 4 others - Authorities in Louisiana said Sunday they have arrested two teenagers in the shootings of a 6-year-old child and four others wounded during a small town's weekend parade. The suspects, ages 19 and 15, are charged with attempted murder, obs
• Grammys 2026 Red Carpet Photos: Looks From Tyla, Sabrina Carpenter and More - See what nominees for the 68th Grammy Awards wore to arrive to the ceremony.
• CNN defends Don Lemon after arrest over anti-ICE protest coverage at St. Paul church - CNN defended former network host Don Lemon after he was arrested over his anti-ICE protest coverage, calling it a threat to press freedom and First Amendment rights.
• Don Lemon quotes Bible while defending arrest for Minnesota church disruption - Don Lemon quoted the Bible and cast himself as a persecuted journalist after his arrest on federal charges tied to an anti-ICE protest that disrupted services at a Minnesota church.
• Massive great white shark detected by researchers off Mississippi coast in rare Gulf migration - A massive great white shark named Ernst is detected in an unusual location off the Mississippi coast, after first being tagged in Nova Scotia by researchers months ago.
• Boston officials say ‘no conflict’ between immigration policy and federal law in lawsuit - Boston officials claim the federal government is attempting to "commandeer" city and state law enforcement for federal immigration operations.
• Warren Buffett Said If He Were 30 Starting Over With $1M, He'd Put It All In A Low-Cost Index Fund Then 'Forget It And Go Back To Work' - Warren Buffett isn't known for overcomplicating things—and when it comes to investing, he doesn't think you should either. At the 2008 Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholders meeting, Buffett was asked, "If you were 30 years old again and ha
• 'Hero' Gaza hospital director and op-ed writer for NYT revealed to have been Hamas colonel - Despite his Hamas rank being well known in Arabic media, Safiya was still invited to write opinion pieces for the NYT. A Gaza doctor and hospital director who criticized Israel in two separate New York Times op-eds has been revealed to be a
• SNL targets ICE with Tom Homan parody sketch of meeting with agents in Minneapolis - "Saturday Night Live" targeted ICE and Border czar Tom Homan in its latest cold open, with Pete Davidson mocking immigration enforcement in sketch of meeting with agents.
• Nvidia's plan to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI has stalled, WSJ reports - Nvidia's plan to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI to help it train and run its latest artificial-intelligence models has stalled ​after some inside the chip giant expressed doubts about the deal, the ‌Wall Street Journal reported on Frid
• Cardinals hire Mike LaFleur as final head coach hire complete across NFL - The NFL coaching carousel concluded on Sunday, as the Arizona Cardinals hired Mike LaFleur from the Rams on a five-year deal, filling the last vacancy in the league.
• Russia strikes Ukrainian energy sector after Trump push for short-lived pause - A Russian attack on coal mining facilities in Ukraine Sunday killed at least 12 miners, according to DTEK, the country’s largest private energy company.
• How Trump Appears in the Epstein Files - The New York Times found more than 5,300 files with references to Mr. Trump and related terms. They include salacious and unverified claims, as well as documents that had already been made public.
• Ex-WWE star, daughter of The Rock, rips Trump administration after departing company - Simone Garcia Johnson, the former WWE NXT wrestler known as Ava and daughter of The Rock, spoke out against ICE and the Trump administraiton.
• Trump shares letter from Yankees legend George Steinbrenner, urging him to run for president - President Donald Trump shared a letter from the deceased New York Yankees team owner George Steinbrenner, urging the real estate mogul to run for office.
• The Secret Egyptian Air Base Powering Sudan’s Drone War - The covert base offers new evidence of how the Sudanese conflict is morphing into a theater for high-tech warfare, driven by foreign interests.
• Goose hunter, 23, dies trying to save his dog after it fell through ice - The 23-year-old was an ‘avid outdoorsman’ and an ‘experienced hunter’
• Move Over, Pub Subs: Publix Is No Longer the Most Beloved Grocery Chain in the U.S. - All thanks to their prices, snacks, and totes.
• Democratic Maine senate candidate Graham Platner confronted by MS NOW host about tattoo controversy - Maine Democratic senate candidate Graham Platner faced questions on Saturday about whether he actually knew about the origins of his controversial tattoo.
• Trump Reportedly Bombed His Speech at Closed-Door Black Tie DC Dinner: ‘Jokes Landed With a Thud’ - Donald Trump's jokes at a closed-door D.C. event bombed so badly that "the room fell silent repeatedly," according to The Washington Post.
• Mavericks coach Jason Kidd unleashes expletive-filled defense of Cooper Flagg usage during press conference - Jason Kidd exploded on reporters with expletives when questioned about using Cooper Flagg at point guard after the Mavericks' disappointing loss.
• Catherine O'Hara discovered rare medical condition during routine doctor visit with husband over 20 years ago - Beloved actress Catherine O'Hara's rare congenital condition meant her heart and organs were positioned on opposite sides, a diagnosis she learned about over 20 years ago.
• Can Tom Homan De-escalate ICE Tensions in Minnesota? - The White House border czar wants to focus more on getting immigrants already in jails. He’ll have to persuade Democrats to do it.
• Northern Arizona University student dies at fraternity 'rush' event, 3 arrested - The student had attended a gathering the previous evening, identified as a “rush” event for the Delta Tau Delta fraternity at Northern Arizona University.
• Man sentenced to 4 years in prison for throwing Molotov cocktail during LA immigration protest - A 23-year-old man was sentenced to four years in federal prison after he admitted throwing a Molotov cocktail at Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies during protests against immigration raids across the region last spring. Emiliano Gardun
• US ambassador to NATO warns the 'ball' is in Iran's 'court' as Trump confirms negotiations taking place - Trump issues ultimatum to Iran as U.S. naval fleet positions off coast. NATO ambassador says Iran must abandon nuclear ambitions, stop killing protesters.
• Fetterman tells Philadelphia DA to 'lighten up, Francis' after heated ICE remarks - Democratic Senator John Fetterman clashes with Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner over controversial remarks, highlighting tensions within party on immigration.
• United Arab Emirates' 'Spy Sheikh' bought secret stake in Trump crypto company: WSJ - “This is corruption, plain and simple," said Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, the top Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee.
• L.A. Mayoral Candidate's Daughter, 22, Dies After She Was Found by Highway in ‘State of Medical Distress’ - “My family has experienced the unimaginable loss of our beloved daughter,” Austin Beutner said of Emily, a college junior
• Police officer killed, another critically wounded in shooting at Georgia hotel - A police officer was killed and another was critically wounded Sunday in a shootout at a hotel in suburban Atlanta. Gwinnett County police said in a statement that gunfire broke out early Sunday after two officers were dispatched on a call
• U.A.E. Firm Quietly Took Stake in the Trump Family’s Crypto Company - The $500 million agreement raises new concerns about the propriety of the president negotiating foreign policy with his own business partners.
• IOC chief laments 'distracting' news cycle ahead of 2026 Winter Olympics - IOC President Kirsty Coventry lamented the intense news cycle ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics as the world talks about ICE and the Epstein files.
• Why This AI Stock's Recent Pullback Could Be a Gift for Long-Term Investors - Broadcom's recent price dip makes the stock worth a close look.
• Meningitis cases rise in major Midwestern city, prompting public health alert - Chicago health officials issue urgent alert after seven meningococcal disease cases, including two deaths. Know the symptoms and warning signs.
• A ‘Historic’ Snowfall Hits the Carolinas - Blanketed beaches. Frozen suburbs. Football fields buried in snow. Everywhere in the region, people felt the storm, which caused two deaths.
• Government shutdowns may be fewer, but they’re increasingly disruptive - U.S. government shutdowns have become longer and more frequent due to partisan rancor, with 22 closures since 1976 affecting federal agencies nationwide.
• Judge Who Ruled Against Trump Administration Cleared of Justice Dept. Complaint - Trump allies have called for Judge James E. Boasberg to be investigated and impeached after decisions that questioned the administration’s respect for the rule of law.
• Syria arrests group behind Mezzeh airport attacks, weapons traced to Hezbollah - DAMASCUS, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Syria said on Sunday it had detained a group behind recent rocket attacks on the Mezzeh military airport in Damascus, with investigators tracing the weapons to Iran-backed
• Who is Melanie McGuire? What to know about the ‘Suitcase Killer’ convicted of killing her husband - The "Suitcase Killer" case returns to spotlight as Netflix streams Lifetime movie about Melanie McGuire's conviction for husband's brutal 2004 murder.