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Ukraine reported a large Russian drone-and-missile assault on Kyiv and Kharkiv during U.S.-mediated talks, with casualties and widespread damage. Officials said the timing appeared designed to pressure negotiations even as diplomats signaled additional rounds of talks ahead.
New England faces Denver in the AFC Championship, boosting its offense by activating receiver Mack Hollins from injured reserve as the teams fight for a Super Bowl berth.
A fatal shooting in Minneapolis involving federal agents triggered protests and sharpened a political fight in Washington, with Democrats warning they could block a funding package if it includes money for Homeland Security.
Apple is reportedly preparing a major Siri reboot that would make the assistant more like a chatbot, enabling voice-and-text conversations and positioning the upgrade as a centerpiece software release later in 2026.
Lenders to auto-parts maker First Brands Group are resisting a proposed new loan and increasingly weighing liquidation, after cash dwindled and allegations of financial wrongdoing surfaced.
The CDC says 416 measles cases have been confirmed in the U.S. so far in 2026, with most cases tied to outbreaks that began in 2025; North Carolina and South Carolina officials are urging vaccination amid continued spread.
Anger over a fatal Minneapolis shooting involving federal agents intensified calls for accountability and prompted Democrats to discuss using funding votes to force changes at Homeland Security.
Ukraine and Russia are expected to hold another round of direct talks in Abu Dhabi on Feb. 1, even as attacks continue and Europe investigates a suspected sanctions-evading tanker linked to Russia’s shadow fleet.
Economists expect inflation measures to have picked up as data collection distortions tied to the prior government shutdown unwind, keeping markets focused on whether the Federal Reserve holds rates steady.
A sprawling winter storm is snarling travel, knocking out power and prompting emergency declarations as snow, sleet and freezing rain sweep from the South toward the Northeast.
As a winter storm drives widespread cancellations, airlines and airports rely on apps, flight-tracking systems and automated workflows—while travelers discover the limits of self-service during mass disruption.
A second deadly shooting by federal immigration-related agents in weeks has intensified protests and political pressure over enforcement tactics and accountability.