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Bill and Hillary Clinton refuse to testify in House Epstein probe

Bill and Hillary Clinton refuse to testify in House Epstein probe

Bhargav Acharya, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 13 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bill and Hillary Clinton on Tuesday refused to testify in ​a Republican-led congressional investigation of the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, saying it was a partisan ⁠exercise.
'We weren't alone': Family shares miraculous story of survival in Michigan church attack

'We weren't alone': Family shares miraculous story of survival in Michigan church attack

Dan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 11:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

A family who escaped the horrific attack on a Latter-day Saint congregation in Grand Blanc, Michigan, says they believe divine intervention saved their lives.
US to end temporary protected status for Somalis in US, Fox News reports

US to end temporary protected status for Somalis in US, Fox News reports

Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 9:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's administration is ending temporary protected status for ​thousands of Somalis in the United States, Fox News reported on Tuesday, requiring them to leave by March 17.
Nurses strike enters second day at major New York City hospitals

Nurses strike enters second day at major New York City hospitals

The Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 9:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

Thousands of New York City nurses returned to the picket lines Tuesday as their strike targeting some of the city's leading hospital systems entered its second day.
Supreme Court declines to hear bankruptcy settlement case for Boy Scouts

Supreme Court declines to hear bankruptcy settlement case for Boy Scouts

Lauren Irwin, Deseret News  |  Updated Jan. 13 - 9:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up a case related to the Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy settlement and the appeal from a group of childhood sex-abuse victims.
Sen. Mike Lee, Republicans weigh in on Federal Reserve investigation

Sen. Mike Lee, Republicans weigh in on Federal Reserve investigation

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

A number of top Republicans on Capitol Hill are breaking with the Trump administration after the Justice Department announced a criminal inquiry into the Federal Reserve and its top official over the weekend.
US consumer prices increase as expected in December

US consumer prices increase as expected in December

Lucia Mutikani, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 13 - 8:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. consumer prices increased in December as the distortions related to the ​government shutdown that had artificially lowered inflation in November unwound.
Denmark, Greenland to meet Vance, Rubio on Wednesday amid Trump's takeover threat

Denmark, Greenland to meet Vance, Rubio on Wednesday amid Trump's takeover threat

Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

The foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland will meet Vice President JD ​Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the Danish foreign minister said, amid President Donald Trump's push to take control of ⁠the Arctic island.
Trump administration has revoked over 100,000 visas, State Department says

Trump administration has revoked over 100,000 visas, State Department says

Daphne Psaledakis, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 13 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

The State Department said on Monday that it has revoked more than 100,000 visas since President Donald Trump took office last year, setting what it said was a new record as his administration pursues its hardline immigration policy.
Trump prosecutor Smith to give public testimony to congressional panel on Jan. 22

Trump prosecutor Smith to give public testimony to congressional panel on Jan. 22

Kanishka Singh and Ismail Shakil, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 12 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jack Smith, the former Justice Department special ​counsel who brought two criminal cases against President Donald Trump, will give a public testimony before the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee ⁠on Jan. 22.
US officials, Vance urge Trump to try diplomacy before strikes on Iran, WSJ reports

US officials, Vance urge Trump to try diplomacy before strikes on Iran, WSJ reports

Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 9:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Some senior aides ​in President Donald Trump's administration, led by Vice President ⁠JD Vance, are urging Trump to try ‌diplomacy before strikes against Iran, ⁠the Wall Street Journal ‌reported Monday, ‍citing U.S. officials.
Autism advocates celebrate release of 'magical' first-ever Barbie on the spectrum

Autism advocates celebrate release of 'magical' first-ever Barbie on the spectrum

Jacqueline Howard, CNN  |  Updated Jan. 12 - 7:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mattel, Inc. launched the first Barbie doll with autism on Monday.
4 migrants die in ICE custody over first 10 days of 2026

4 migrants die in ICE custody over first 10 days of 2026

Ted Hesson, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 12 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Four migrants died while in custody of U.S. immigration authorities over the first ​10 days of 2026, according to government press releases, a loss of life that followed record detention deaths last year under President Donald Trump.
Trump administration probe of Fed's Powell draws pushback

Trump administration probe of Fed's Powell draws pushback

Howard Schneider and Ann Saphir, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 12 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump administration's opening of a criminal probe of Fed Chair Jerome Powell drew fire from the Fed chief, who called the move a "pretext" to win influence over interest rates.
Sen. Mark Kelly sues Pentagon chief Hegseth over demotion threats

Sen. Mark Kelly sues Pentagon chief Hegseth over demotion threats

Mike Scarcella, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 2:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. Mark Kelly sued Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ​on Monday, saying Pentagon proceedings to demote the Arizona Democrat from his retired Navy captain rank violated Kelly's free speech rights.
Mexico's Sheinbaum says US military intervention ruled out after talks with Trump

Mexico's Sheinbaum says US military intervention ruled out after talks with Trump

Natalia Siniawski and Raul Cortes, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 12 - 12:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she ruled ​out a U.S. military intervention to combat drug cartels, following a "good conversation" on Monday with President Donald Trump on security and drug trafficking.
Thousands of nurses go on strike at several major New York City hospitals

Thousands of nurses go on strike at several major New York City hospitals

Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 11:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Thousands of nurses in three hospital systems in New York City went on strike Monday after negotiations through the weekend failed to yield breakthroughs in their contract disputes.
Trial of former Uvalde police officer Adrian Gonzales begins second week

Trial of former Uvalde police officer Adrian Gonzales begins second week

Shimon Prokupecz, Matthew J. Friedman and Rachel Clarke, CNN  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 11:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

The jury in the case of former Uvalde police officer Adrian Gonzales is back in a Corpus Christi courtroom as the trial enters its second week.
Oklahoma boy found safe after going missing for 9 days

Oklahoma boy found safe after going missing for 9 days

Olivia Hickey, KOCO via CNN  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 10:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

Volunteers with a Texas nonprofit organization found the 12-year-old Oklahoma boy at the center of a "suspicious disappearance" after he was reported missing on Jan. 2.