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Every published file in reverse chronological order.
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Videos fuel dispute after Border Patrol agent fatally shoots protester in Minneapolis
Bystander footage reviewed by the AP shows Alex Pretti holding a phone as federal officers grappled with him moments before he was shot. The Trump administration and Minnesota Democrats are drawing sharply different conclusions, and the incident is intensifying protests and a looming funding fight in Washington.
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Atlanta Fed survey shows firms’ year-ahead inflation expectations ease to 2.0% in January 2026
A January 2026 update from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta shows businesses’ year-ahead inflation expectations decreased to 2.0% on average. The reading arrives as markets and policymakers watch whether price pressures are cooling enough to support steadier growth without reigniting inflation.
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Verizon outage disrupted voice, text and data nationwide, highlighting fragility of mobile networks
A widespread Verizon outage in mid-January knocked out wireless calling, texting and mobile data across the U.S., leaving many customers seeing “SOS only” on their phones. The disruption underscores how quickly a single incident can ripple across daily life and critical communications.
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USWNT opens 2026 with 6–0 rout of Paraguay as Trinity Rodman captains and scores
The U.S. women’s national team began its 2026 schedule with a dominant friendly win over Paraguay in Carson, California. Trinity Rodman captained the side and scored, while Ally Sentnor struck twice in a performance that showcased emerging attackers and a deepening pool ahead of upcoming competitions.
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Outrage grows after Minneapolis shooting by federal agents as protests spread and Democrats threaten DHS funding blockade
National anger intensified after a U.S. Border Patrol agent fatally shot Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, in Minneapolis—an incident captured on video that witnesses say contradicts early federal claims. The shooting sparked demonstrations in multiple cities and sharpened a political fight in Washington over Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Department of Homeland Security.
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Ukraine and Russia prepare for more face-to-face talks as Russia hits Kyiv and Kharkiv during negotiations
U.S.-mediated trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States ended without a peace deal but set up another round of direct meetings. As diplomacy continued, Russia launched heavy drone and missile strikes on Kyiv and Kharkiv, damaging infrastructure and leaving large numbers without power in freezing temperatures.
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Schumer signals Democrats could block funding package over DHS as anger grows after Minneapolis killing
Senate Democrats indicated they may use budget leverage to force changes at the Department of Homeland Security after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis. The move highlights an escalating political fight over immigration enforcement, accountability, and federal use of force.
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PAHO warns of simultaneous flu and RSV circulation in the Americas, urges vaccination and hospital preparedness
The Pan American Health Organization issued an alert urging countries across the Americas to prepare for overlapping waves of seasonal influenza and RSV. PAHO emphasized vaccination, surveillance, and readiness measures to prevent hospital overcrowding during the remainder of the Northern Hemisphere winter.
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U.S. completes withdrawal from the World Health Organization, CDC says
The CDC said the United States has completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, ending U.S. funding and personnel participation and shifting global health work to bilateral and other partnerships.
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USWNT opens 2026 with 6–0 rout of Paraguay as Rodman captains and scores
Trinity Rodman scored in her first match as captain and the U.S. women erupted for five second-half goals to beat Paraguay 6–0 in Carson, California, launching a new year of roster evaluation and competition.
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Treasury Secretary projects 4% to 5% U.S. growth in 2026, far above most forecasts
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told audiences around Davos that the administration expects a sharp acceleration in U.S. growth in 2026, while many economists and major forecasting institutions remain far more cautious about the outlook.
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Senate Democrats threaten to block funding package unless Homeland Security money is removed, raising shutdown risk
Senate Democrats say they will block a sweeping government funding package unless the Homeland Security portion is separated or revised, escalating a standoff over immigration enforcement and increasing the risk of a partial shutdown at the end of January.