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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...

Ginuwine stands with his sons holding hands and smiling together with family photos showing his daughters

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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...

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SNL Returns with Finn Wolfhard, A$AP Rocky

Olivia M. Hartwell January 18, 2026

At a Glance Finn Wolfhard hosts and A$AP Rocky performs on Saturday, Jan. 17 Episode marks the tenth of season 51 and both stars' SNL debuts Show...

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Historic Ocean Treaty Takes Effect

Sophia A. Reynolds January 18, 2026

At a Glance The High Seas Treaty became legally binding on Saturday, covering nearly half the planet's surface 83 countries have ratified the pact,...

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Pi Token Trapped in $0.20-$0.22 Range

Olivia M. Hartwell January 18, 2026

Pi Network's token has spent weeks locked between $0.20 and $0.22, even as the wider crypto market surged at the start of the year. At a...

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Prime Video Confirms Ryan Hurst as Kratos

Daniel J. Whitman January 18, 2026

At a Glance Ryan Hurst has been cast as Kratos in Prime Video's God of War series Production begins March 2026 in Vancouver with a two-season order...