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Carol Burnett smiles warmly in armchair with vintage photo of Lucille Ball and nostalgic TV props nearby

Carol Burnett Reveals Lucille Ball’s Touching Final Gift

Amanda S. Bennett January 18, 2026

At a Glance Lucille Ball affectionately called Carol Burnett 'Kid' throughout their decades-long friendship Ball guest-starred on Burnett's 1960...

Ryan Garcia landing powerful punch on Zavala with referee stopping fight under bright arena lights

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Boxer Shatters YouTuber in Stomach Punch Video

Amanda S. Bennett January 18, 2026

At a Glance Ryan Garcia delivered a full-force body shot to content creator Zavala during a Jan. 16 YouTube upload Zavala immediately collapsed,...

Frosty palm tree stands with snow-covered buildings and frozen lake showing polar vortex winter storm

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Polar Vortex Slams 170 Million Americans

Daniel J. Whitman January 18, 2026

At a Glance A stretching polar vortex will drive Arctic air across the U.S. for 10-14 days Wind chills of -10°F to -20°F expected in Chicago during...

Lone protester raises fist with Trump new leadership headline and presidential palace silhouette behind

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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...

Andrea Yates stands alone at lake with twisted trees and church steeple behind

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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...

Michelle Obama celebrating her birthday with Barack beside her at lakefront garden with golden sunset light

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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...

Teen boy stands at forest edge with backpack on ground and sunset light filtering through trees

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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...

US soldier watches Al Qaeda fighters flee on motorcycles with desert sunset and distant artillery fire

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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...

Mandy Shanahan smiles warmly beside 49ers helmet with stadium sunset behind and jersey in foreground

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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...

Lone skier lies motionless on avalanche slope with golden sunset light and snow clouds rising

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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...