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<p>Donald Trump has told anchor Tony Dokoupil that he owes his job to him in his first interview with the president as the host of CBS Evening News</p>

Politics

Trump tells new CBS News anchor Tony Dokoupil that he owes his job to him in first interview

<p>Actor Kiefer Sutherland was arrested in Hollywood early on Monday morning after he allegedly assaulted a ride-share driver</p>

News

Kiefer Sutherland arrested after allegedly assaulting ride-share driver in Hollywood, police say

<p>The move to free prisoners was described as a gesture to "seek peace" following the military operation that deposed Maduro.</p>

Politics

Multiple Americans detained in Venezuela released in what US calls ‘an important step’

<p>The grandmother, who was also hurt in the dog attack, drove herself and her grandson to the emergency room, where he died</p>

NEWS

3-year-old killed by American Bulldog after climbing into animal’s enclosure at grandmother’s house

<p>Donald Trump appeared to mouth an expletive and stick up his middle finger after being heckled at an automotive plant in Michigan</p>

Politics

Trump flips the bird and mouths ‘f*** you’ to Ford heckler who shouted ‘pedophile protector’ at him

<p>A baby calf and its mother, named Karanga, at the Nashville Zoo. The calf was born on New Year's Day 2026, and is the first calf to be born in an AZA-accredited zoo since 2024</p>

News

Nashville Zoo welcomes extremely rare aardvark calf

<p> In the aftermath of the shooting, Trump said the ICE agent killed Good in 'self-defense,' claiming Good 'ran over' the officer</p>

Politics

Personal information of 4,500 ICE and Border Patrol agents is leaked online

<p>Social media users have reacted with astonishment and disgust to a new sign to the White House Rose Garden, as Donald Trump’s controversial remodeling of the space continues</p>

politics

White House adds a new ‘tacky’ sign for Rose Garden as Trump’s makeover continues

<p>Former Olympian Jane Evans, LA28 Chief Athlete Officer, center right, stands next to Casey Wasserman, LA28 Chairperson and President, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum ahead of the launch for ticket registration to the 2028 Summer Olympic Games</p>

Olympic legends unite to launch ticket registration for LA28

<p>Three suspects are on the loose after a 16-year-old boy was found shot dead in the bathroom of a Chipotle restaurant in Philadelphia, according to police</p>

Crime

Three suspects on the loose after teen is found shot dead in bathroom of Chipotle

politics

Senior Minnesota US attorneys quit over DOJ demand they ‘investigate’ widow of motorist shot dead by ICE agent

<p>Former acting US attorney Joseph Thompson, a top federal prosecutor in Minneosta, has reportedly resigned along with three other career prosecutors after the DOJ’s demands surrounding investigations in the aftermath of an ICE officer’s killing of Renee Good</p>

Podcaster Joe Rogan takes issue with President Donald Trump over his social media post about the late movie director Rob Reiner

politics

Joe Rogan says people now see ICE as ‘murderous military people’ and calls fatal shooting of Renee Good ‘horrific’

Over half of GOP believes Renee Good shooting was justified: poll

<p>Timothy Busfield, pictured in New York in 2020, has reportedly surrendered to police as he faces child sexual abuse charges</p>

Missing actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in and vows to fight child sex abuse allegations

<p>Karen Read said during her first in-depth interview since her trial that she plans to write a book about her experience</p>

NEWS

Karen Read reveals she’s working on a book as she gives first interview since acquittal

<p>The entrance sign at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois. A woman is suing Six Flags Great America after she says she fell out of the park’s Superman: Ultimate Flight rollercoaster</p>

News

Six Flags visitor sues park after falling off Superman rollercoaster

<p>Lindsey Halligan defended her title as US attorney in a pugnacious court filing that accused a judge who questioned her of a ‘gross abuse of power’</p>

News

DOJ officials lash out at Trump-appointed judge who asked why Lindsey Halligan still calls herself US attorney

<p>ICE and CBP are responsible for at least 16 shooting incidents over the last year, killing at least four people</p>

politics

Immigration agents have shot more than a dozen people in Trump’s second term

<p>The U.S. East Coast could soon experience rolling summer blackouts as data centers push the electric grid to the limit, according to a new report </p>

politics

East coast could soon get rolling blackouts during summer because data centers have pushed electric grid to the limit

In this photo obtained by The Associated Press, Iranians attend an anti-government protest in Tehran, Iran, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026

LiveWorld

Trump threatens ‘very strong action’ if protesters are hanged after forced confessions

<p>Our hangovers get worse as we age. That’s because of changes in the body</p>

Health

This is the medical reason why your hangovers are so bad after 30

<p>Bill Maher was joined by fellow Golden Globe nominee Joel Edgerton on the latest episode of his 'Club Random' podcast</p>

Bill Maher blames ‘woke’ Hollywood for why he’ll never win another Emmy

Oprah admits she was a ‘major contributor’ to diet culture that led to her own shame

Trump Reshapes The World

<p>President Donald Trump delivers remarks to the Detroit Economic Club at the MotorCity Casino Hotel, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Detroit</p>

Trump uses affordability speech to air grievances and empty boasts

Address to Detroit Economic Club includes few concrete proposals to address cost-of-living concerns

<p>Ex-Fox News Jeanine Pirro presenter appears to be backing down in her investigation into the Federal Reserve. </p>

Jeanine Pirro tries to soften her investigation into fed chair Powell

District of Columbia U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro says subpoenas to the Fed were needed because the central bank ignored a previous request for information

<p>Organizers of Greenland’s annual national dog sled race have questioned who invited Donald Trump’s U.S. envoy to the event, saying that its presence would be ‘wholly inappropriate’ amid ongoing tensions between the two nations</p>

politics

Greenland’s dog sled race is questioning who invited Trump’s envoy to the event

<p>US vice-president JD Vance tours the US military’s Pituffik Space Base in Greenland</p>

JD Vance to join Greenland talks after US takeover threat

<p>Planned Parenthood and other health clinics have received a crucial lifeline as President Donald Trump’s Department of Health and Human Services releases tens of millions of dollars amid legal challenges</p>

Politics

Planned Parenthood recieves crucial lifeline as Trump releases tens of millions amid legal challenges

US President Donald Trump waves as he steps off Air Force One upon arrival at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in Romulus, Michigan, on January 13, 2026

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Trump team works behind the scenes to get Congress to halt restrictions on further Venezuela attacks

Oil tanker with Venezuelan ties seized by US spotted in Scotland

<p>Since returning to the Oval in January, Donald Trump has already seen buildings and federal initiatives named and renamed after himself, including the Trump-class U.S.S. Defiant, TrumpRx, The Trump Gold Card, and the The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts – which has proved controversial</p>

politics

Typically it takes years for a president to get their name on buildings – Trump has done it while still in office

<p>Jon Stewart on 'The Daily Show'</p>

POlitics

Jon Stewart ruthlessly mocks Trump over ‘old man move’ at White House meeting

<p>Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte, who has been described as the ‘driving force’ behind the investigation into the Federal Reserve</p>

Politics

‘Agent of chaos’ Bill Pulte and Jeanine Pirro behind DOJ investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell

<p>US President Donald Trump receives the FIFA Peace Prize from Gianni Infantino</p>

World Cup 2026

Trump’s latest travel ban leaves fans unable to travel to support their World Cup team

<p>California Governor Gavin Newsom has responded to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s claim that Democrats are ‘protecting illegal alien pedophiles’</p>

politics

Newsom uses obvious reference after Karoline Leavitt accuses Democrats of ‘protecting pedophiles’

Switzerland Davos

POLITICS

Who is attending Davos? Trump to lead largest-ever US delegation to 2026 event

Bulletin

<p>Iranian authorities have accused the U.S. and Israel of fomenting the unrest</p>

Iran confirms death toll as Trump warns regime will ‘pay a big price’

<p>Colorado’s infectious disease trackers say wastewater surveillance is the No. 1 way to figure out what infectious diseases are in the community</p>

Health & Families

Why this flu season is hitting so hard, according to an ER physician

<p>Disaster for US bobsled team as three of them fail to board</p>

Heart-stopping moment US bobsled team falls off sled in nasty tumble

<p>Fans will get their first opportunity to get in line for tickets to the 2028 Olympics Games in Los Angeles Wednesday</p>

First chance at LA Olympics tickets is Wednesday. Here’s how to enter

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<p>An undated photo shows residents holding signs calling for improved conditions at the Kashechewan First Nations Reserve in Ontario. Access to clean drinking water has been an ongoing issue for the community, according to local media outlets</p>

NEWS

Canadian Indigenous community told not to consume water after sanitation system fails as evacuations stall

<p>Lucrative As Ever: Meghan Markle has reportedly sold a million jars of jam</p>

The truth about Meghan Markle’s millions and why a return to the UK could make perfect sense

<p>Linda Brown, 53, a special education teacher with Chicago Public Schools, vanished on January 3. Her body was found Monday in Lake Michigan</p>

NEWS

Body of teacher who went missing on her way to acupuncture appointment is found in Lake Michigan

<p>Chris Noth replied to an Instagram comment addressing his former co-star’s recent Carol Burnett award win</p>

Chris Noth ignites Sarah Jessica Parker feud rumors with single-word Instagram comment

<p>Jonathan Gerlach faces nearly 500 charges or allegedly stealing skeletons from graves in Pennsylvania</p>

Crime

Philadelphia cemetery announces security overhaul after man allegedly stole more than 100 skeletons

<p>From February 1, adults without a Real ID or other accepted ID will pay a $45 fee and go through TSA’s Confirm.ID verification to pass security</p>

TSA to charge $45 for travelers without Real ID from next month

<p>A key flu medication is being underutilized in the U.S. during one of the worst seasons in 25 years</p>

The US is underutilizing a key medication against flu amid one of the worst seasons in decades

<p>Stephen A. Smith mistakenly called Christian Kirk, Charlie Kirk, when recapping Monday night’s football game</p>

Stephen A Smith blunder goes viral after host mistakenly names Charlie Kirk as Texans wide receiver

<p>Joel Adrian Florez, 43, is accused of shooting and killing an armed intruder at his home in Texas</p>

CRIME

Householder charged with murder after shooting and killing armed intruder at his home in Texas

<p>Streaming has sparked a wave of <a href="/voices/2026-predictions-bingo-card-future-middle-age-calm-anxiety-nostalgia-b2892843.html" title="On my bingo card for 2026? No alarms and no surprises, please">nostalgia for Disney movies, </a>prompting people to dig through old collections in hopes of striking it rich</p>

Experts reveal the ‘sweet spot’ for the most valuable Disney VHS tapes

<p>George Watts and Derrick Hubbard died from sand collapsing in on them</p>

NEWS

Two middle school students killed after hand-dug hole collapses on them in park

Bari Weiss, the new editor-in-chief of CBS News, changed Tony Dokoupil's script minutes before his awkward evening news debut, according to a new report

POLITICS

Bari Weiss changed anchor Tony Dokoupil’s script minutes before his awkward CBS Evening News debut, report says

<p>Dazzling aurora captured from space just days before ISS crew end mission early</p>

Dazzling aurora captured from space just days before ISS crew end mission early

<p>Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is part of a inspector general investigation that includes allegations she was having an affair with a subordinate</p>

POLITICS

Top aides put on leave after allegations that Labor Secretary was having an affair with a subordinate

<p>Bone appetite: Jack O'Connell plays a sinister cult leader in ‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’</p>

Review

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple – Nia DaCosta’s sequel goes further than its predecessor dared

<p>At the moment, Bam Margera (left) has made it clear he doesn't want to reunite with anyone from 'Jackass' after feeling betrayed by Johnny Knoxville (middle) and Jeff Tremaine (right)</p>

Bam Margera claims he lost out on $5M fee after being shut out of new Jackass movie

<p>New data from the American Cancer Society shows a cancer survival is at a historic high in the U.S. </p>

More Americans are surviving deadly cancer

<p>Residents with dementia participating in a silent disco </p>

Health

New sound therapy found to flush out toxic Alzheimer’s proteins from brain

<p>William Bushey, 61, who lived with his elderly mother in California, allegedly opened fire in August 2024, killing his sister and nephew, who had recently moved in</p>

CRIME

Socially-isolated man fatally shot his sister and injured his elderly mom after Wi-Fi router was moved, court hears

<p>Bill and Hillary Clinton are refusing to testify in a Republican-led congressional probe into investigations surrounding Jeffrey Epstein</p>

politics

Bill and Hilary Clinton refuse to testify in Epstein probe as Republicans threaten contempt charges

<p>Scott Adams announced last year that he had prostate cancer that had spread to his bones</p>

Dilbert creator Scott Adams dies aged 68 after prostate cancer diagnosis

<p>Where a country stands in the ranking — powered by data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) — depends on how many destinations its citizens can visit visa-free
</p>

Travel

US climbs back into top 10 of ‘most powerful passport’ ranking

<p>Oscar-winning actor called out ‘Pulp Fiction’ director and said he would love to work with Dano</p>

Clooney hits out at Tarantino’s Paul Dano criticism: ‘I don’t enjoy watching people be cruel’

<p>Jennifer Lawrence said her husband, Cooke Maroney, is her ‘opposite’</p>

Jennifer Lawrence reveals key to making her marriage work

<p>94 people reported being ill on the Rotterdam ship</p>

Travel

Norovirus outbreak leaves almost 100 passengers sick aboard cruise ship

<p>Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan the Tall in 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms'</p>

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: Game of Thrones fans might baulk at this odd, body fluid-drenched spin-off

<p>Zach Bryan (left) was gifted Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir's (right) guitar</p>

Zach Bryan was gifted Bob Weir’s guitar days before Grateful Dead co-founder’s death

<p>A domestic worker claims she was pressured into having sex with the Spanish singer</p>

News

Spanish star Julio Iglesias accused of sexually abusing two women

<p>Jessie Buckley in Chloé Zhao’s tearjerker, ‘Hamnet’</p>

The real reason Hamnet is making you cry, according to psychologists

<p>You need to generate enough mechanical tension to build muscle – which means you cannot take it easy during your workouts</p>

Fitness and wellbeing

The uncomfortable truth about building muscle and eight golden rules for strength training in midlife

<p>Retirees have a pessimistic outlook about their ability to live comfortably in their golden years</p>

Money

Alarming gap between what retirees believe they need for a comfortable life - and what they actually have saved, report reveals

Money

Alarming gap between what retirees believe they need for a comfortable life - and what they actually have saved, report reveals

<p>Retirees have a pessimistic outlook about their ability to live comfortably in their golden years</p>

<p>Katen Atwell, 15, was shot dead in a car</p>

Crime

Girl, 15, accidentally shoots friend dead during alcohol-fuelled meeting with man, 21, in Lowe’s parking lot, police say

<p>While inflation remained steady, prices in key grocery categories remain high</p>

Finance

US inflation holds steady but most grocery costs increase

<p>Six Flags Qiddiya City opened its doors on 31 December</p>

World

Saudi Arabia opens $1B Six Flags theme park featuring world's longest, tallest and fastest rollercoaster

<p>The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation confirmed on Monday that Ryan Davis, 12, was located by the United Cajun Navy</p>

Crime

Boy, 12, missing for seven days is found alive by Cajun Navy after his mother is charged with ‘crimes against nature’

<p>The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation confirmed on Monday that Ryan Davis, 12, was located by the United Cajun Navy</p>

Crime

Boy, 12, missing for seven days is found alive by Cajun Navy after his mother is charged with ‘crimes against nature’

<p>Former New York Giants star Sam Beal (pictured left) has been missing for seven months, according to his sister</p>

NEWS

Former New York Giants star Sam Beal has been missing for seven months, his sister says

CRIME

Police officer is shot multiple times after being ambushed while sitting in car outside station

<p>Two years ago a mid-cabin door plug missing key bolts blew out from one of Alaska's 737 Max-9 planes at 14,800 feet. Pictured is the carrier's new Dreamliner, unveiled in Seattle</p>

TRAVEL

First Alaska-branded widebody jet debuts as carrier places huge Boeing order two years after 737 door-plug blowout

<p>Security measures are being stepped up for the conservative populist leader.</p>

WORLD

Alleged plot to kill Costa Rica’s president uncovered ahead of elections

<p>Why are people going no contact with their parents, as Brooklyn Beckham allegedly blocked Victoria and David on Instagram </p>

Behind the decision to cut ties with your parents — something even the Beckhams couldn’t escape

<p>Nigerian influencer Esther Thomas has suddenly died after undergoing surgery</p>

Influencer known as ‘Sunshine’ dies after undergoing surgery, family says

Product Reviews

<p>Should you take fiber supplements? And if so, what are the best ones to take? Experts tell all</p>

We asked dieticians the best fiber supplements to take in 2026

<p>I tried and tested a whole host of different options to settle on the top five</p>

5 best walking pads for hitting your 10,000 step goal with ease

<p>The $20 <a href="https://go.linkby.com/CPQXWCKF/products/natural-deodorant?_pos=2&_sid=acdad98e7&_ss=r&variant=44363764924666">aluminum-free deodorant</a> comes in five scents</p>

The natural deodorant that doubles up as a perfume

<p>Wearing both trackers simultaneously, I was able to analyze differences in data and coaching approach</p>

Whoop vs Oura Ring: Which wearable is right for you?

Culture

George Clooney hits out at Quentin Tarantino’s Paul Dano criticism

<p>Scarlett Johansson is now the second highest-grossing movie star of all time</p>

Scarlett Johansson dethroned as highest-grossing movie star

<p>Bone appetite: Jack O'Connell plays a sinister cult leader in ‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’</p>

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple goes even further than its predecessor

<p>BTS performed onstage during the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards in 2022</p>

How K-pop hit the music mainstream

<p>BTS have announced a world tour. (L-R): V, Suga, Jin, Jungkook, RM, Jimin and J-Hope</p>

BTS World Tour 2026: Full list of dates, cities and how to get tickets

<p>Abela was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2020</p>

Industry star feared she’d never speak again after cancer diagnosis

Lifestyle

<p>Brisk walking for an extra five minutes a day can help reduce a person's risk of death, a new study has found</p>

Health & Families

Scientists reveal this five-minute exercise could help you live longer

<p>The South Carolina outbreak, centred in Spartanburg County, has now recorded 434 cases as of Tuesday</p>

Health & Families

State sees massive surge in measles after over 100 cases reported

<p>A sprained ankle occurs when the ligaments around the ankle stretch or tear</p>

Health & Families

The surprising difference between a sprained ankle and a twisted ankle

<p>Matt Damon's wife Luciana Barroso admitted she initially thought Ben Affleck was 'the cute one' after watching 'Good Will Hunting'</p>

Matt Damon’s wife admitted to first having a crush on Ben Affleck

<p>Alcohol has many negative effects on our health</p>

This is what happens to your body when you quit drinking alcohol

<p>While it has scaled back dramatically from its heyday, the auto show still drew 275,000 attendees a year ago</p>

The shift at Detroit Auto Show as it kicks off with visit from Trump

<p>Tired female entrepreneur yawning in office. Horizontal shot.</p>

Health & Families

Three small lifestyle changes found to increase energy

<p>Tips to keep your home warm without breaking the bank</p>

Health & Families

Eight ways to heat your home without spending a fortune

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Disaster for US bobsled team as three of them fail to board

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More returning characters revealed in new Avengers: Doomsday trailer

Travel

<p>Budapest’s lower cost of living means that tourists also find it to be an affordable European city break</p>

The best budget-friendly city breaks in Europe 2026

<p>Countries that come with a 'do not travel' warning can be found across South America and the Middle East. Pictured is Kabul, Afghanistan</p>

The countries the US government says are too dangerous for Americans

<p>The incident occurred on Air Canada Rouge flight AC1502 from Toronto to Moncton</p>

Ground handler shouts after being trapped inside hold

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Air France plane stranded in ‘world’s weirdest city’ after diversion

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