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Trump Demands Iran Regime Change

Daniel J. Whitman January 18, 2026

At a Glance President Trump told Politico "it's time to look for new leadership in Iran." Ayatollah Khamenei labeled Trump "a criminal" and said...

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Doc Exposes Preacher’s Role in Yates Tragedy

Jonathan P. Miller January 18, 2026

A new three-part Investigation Discovery docuseries examines how preacher Michael Woroniecki's teachings may have influenced Andrea Yates to drown...

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Obama Reveals Sweet Birthday Tribute

Olivia M. Hartwell January 18, 2026

At a Glance Michelle Obama turned 62 on Saturday, Jan. 17 Barack Obama posted a photo and loving caption on Instagram The couple has been married...

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Missing Teen Found Alive After 2-Day Freeze

Amanda S. Bennett January 18, 2026

At a Glance Gideon Ferguson, 14, was found safe on Jan. 17 after vanishing from his Cleveland, N.C., home on Jan. 14 The teen survived two nights...

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U.S. Strike Kills Qaeda Boss Linked to ISIS Ambush

Jonathan P. Miller January 18, 2026

At a Glance A U.S. drone strike in northwest Syria killed Bilal Hasan al-Jasim, an Al-Qaeda-linked planner tied to the Dec. 13 ambush that killed...

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NFL Coach’s Wife Shaped His Career

Jonathan P. Miller January 18, 2026

At a Glance Kyle Shanahan met wife Mandy in high school and credits her strength during her mother's cancer battle for showing him "who she...

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Avalanches Sweep Austrian Alps, Kill Five

Jonathan P. Miller January 18, 2026

At a Glance Two avalanches struck western Austria on January 17, about 90 minutes apart Five people died and two were injured in the Salzburg...

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82-Year-Old Rebuilds Fireproof Home After Blaze

Amanda S. Bennett January 18, 2026

At a Glance Sue LaBella's new house is made of steel, tempered glass, and ignition-resistant wood Gardena-based Cover pre-builds sections in a...

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Ginuwine Reveals His Nine Kids

Daniel J. Whitman January 18, 2026

At a Glance Ginuwine is father to nine children from multiple relationships. Four of his kids are from his 12-year marriage to ex-wife Solé. Two...

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Djokovic Admits Sinner and Alcaraz Rule Tennis

Sophia A. Reynolds January 18, 2026

Novak Djokovic can still crack a joke when discussing the Carlos Alcaraz-Jannik Sinner rivalry that for two years has prevented him from becoming the...