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Huge US winter storm to bring crippling snow, sleet and ice from Texas to Boston Huge US winter storm to bring crippling snow, sleet and ice from Texas to Boston 01/22/2026 10:28pm • DALLAS (AP) — Thousands of power line workers were on standby, flights were canceled and bottled water flew off the shelves Thursday as a huge winter storm that could bring catastrophic damage, widespread power outages and bitterly cold weather barreled toward the eastern two-thirds of the U.S. Th Firefighters face attacks, drones and arsonists while battling deadly blazes in Chile Firefighters face attacks, drones and arsonists while battling deadly blazes in Chile 01/22/2026 10:06pm • FLORIDA, Chile (AP) — Firefighters and security forces battling blazes in Chile that have killed at least 21 people and ravaged swaths of forest this week faced other dangers, too, from attempted attacks to the threat of drone collisions. The flames, among the worst tragedies in the country’s r The Latest: Vance says Insurrection Act not needed ‘right now’ in Minneapolis The Latest: Vance says Insurrection Act not needed ‘right now’ in Minneapolis 01/22/2026 09:49pm • Vice President JD Vance on Thursday said the Insurrection Act wouldn’t be needed “right now” in Minneapolis after meeting with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in the city, which has emerged as a national focal point in the clash over the Trump administration’s immigration crackdow Wary EU leaders seek to preserve transatlantic ties after a week of Trump threats Wary EU leaders seek to preserve transatlantic ties after a week of Trump threats 01/22/2026 09:24pm • BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders on Thursday welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to drop his tariff threats over Greenland but expressed reservations about getting involved in his Board of Peace project. After chairing an emergency summit called to reassess troubled ties with t People in Gaza dig through garbage for things to burn to keep warm — a far cry from Trump's vision People in Gaza dig through garbage for things to burn to keep warm — a far cry from Trump's vision 01/22/2026 09:02pm • CAIRO (AP) — Desperate Palestinians at a garbage dump in a Gaza neighborhood dug with their bare hands for plastic items to burn to fend off the cold and damp winter in the enclave, battered by two years of the Israel-Hamas war. The scene in the Muwasi area of the city of Khan Younis contrasted s Understanding Maternity Hospital Packages and Costs 01/22/2026 07:00pm • Pregnancy and childbirth should be the happiest time of a parent's life. Unfortunately, the financial burden of giving birth can interrupt that joy. "My husband lost his job during my second pregnancy. I did not apply for a gap exception (for insurance coverage) in time, so they would not reimburse How to Choose the Right Senior Living Facility: A Checklist 01/22/2026 07:00pm • Moving aging parents or other loved ones into a senior living facility is a major event in anyone's life. Deciding when to make the move, sifting through all the options and even knowing where to begin can be overwhelming. Here, we'll unpack everything you need to know to search for -- and find -- t Officer's acquittal brings Uvalde attack's other criminal case to the forefront Officer's acquittal brings Uvalde attack's other criminal case to the forefront 01/22/2026 05:55pm • AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — With the acquittal in the first Texas trial over the hesitant police response to the Robb Elementary School mass shooting, prosecutors must now decide how to try their case against the only other officer who was charged. Adrian Gonzales' trial was a rare prosecution of an off Under Armour looking into data breach affecting customers' email addresses Under Armour looking into data breach affecting customers' email addresses 01/22/2026 05:43pm • BALTIMORE (AP) — Clothing retailer Under Armour is investigating a recent data breach that purloined customers' email addresses and other personal information, but so far there are no signs the hackers stole any passwords or financial information. The breach is believed to have happened late last 'All hands on deck': DC area preps for biggest snowstorm in years 'All hands on deck': DC area preps for biggest snowstorm in years 01/22/2026 04:25pm • D.C. is preparing for a hefty dose of snow this weekend. A major winter storm is lining up for the D.C. region, with snow likely breaking out late Saturday and intensifying overnight. To prepare, the National Weather Service issued a winter storm watch through Monday. Forecast models show Why Chile’s wildfires are spreading faster and burning hotter 01/22/2026 01:35pm • BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Chile is reeling from one of its most serious wildfire emergencies in years. Deadly flames sweeping across central and southern parts of the South American country have turned large swaths of forest and towns to ash, killed at least 20 people, forced tens of thousands from Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers 01/22/2026 01:07pm • HOUSTON (AP) — Winter weather brings various hazards that people have to contend with to keep warm and safe. These dangers can include carbon monoxide poisoning, hypothermia and frozen pipes that can burst and make homes unlivable. Public safety officials and experts say there are multiple w The Latest: Davos closes as Trump's diplomacy shifts to fresh Ukraine talks The Latest: Davos closes as Trump's diplomacy shifts to fresh Ukraine talks 01/22/2026 12:47pm • DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump used the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, to unveil a proposed “ Board of Peace ” for Gaza, bringing leaders from more than a dozen countries onstage Thursday, although many top American allies aren’t participating in the board NATO chief Mark Rutte shows he's a 'Trump whisperer' with Greenland diplomacy NATO chief Mark Rutte shows he's a 'Trump whisperer' with Greenland diplomacy 01/22/2026 10:55am • THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — For days it seemed there was no way out of the latest standoff between Europe and the United States: U.S. President Donald Trump insisted he must have Greenland — and would settle for nothing short of total ownership. Even after he dropped the threat of force in a s Gunman at large in Australia after leaving 3 dead and 1 wounded 01/22/2026 08:58am • MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A gunman was at large after a shooting in a town in Australia's New South Wales state on Thursday left three people dead and another wounded, police said. Emergency services were called to two locations at Lake Cargelligo, a town of around 1,500 people, after 4 p.m. Two
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